News for '-shias'

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Gods of different religions haven't warred, so we shouldn't either.'

US airdrops aid, conducts airstrikes in besieged Iraqi town

US airdrops aid, conducts airstrikes in besieged Iraqi town

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

The United States military has conducted a humanitarian air drop in the besieged Iraqi town of Amrili, home to thousands of Shia Turkomen who have been cut off from receiving food, water, and medical supplies for two months by the militants of the Islamic State, the Pentagon said.

Suicide attack on Yemen mosque during Eid prayers; 29 dead

Suicide attack on Yemen mosque during Eid prayers; 29 dead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

At least 29 people have been killed and many others wounded in a suicide bomb attack that ripped through a Shia mosque in Yemen's capital Sanaa.

BSP's poor show: Maya can't be an RS member next year

BSP's poor show: Maya can't be an RS member next year

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The BSP, which fielded nearly 100 Muslim candidates, won only four out of the 77 assembly seats dominated by Muslim voters.

Ayodhya's sadhus to host iftar party

Ayodhya's sadhus to host iftar party

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The iftar will be attended by Shia cleric and religious leader Maulana Kalbe Sadiq, Christian priest Anand John, Sikh leader Gurcharan Jeet Singh and Sandip Pandey, Magsaysay award winner and convenor of National Alliance for People's Movement

Designate Pak as 'country of particular concern': US Senators to Tillerson

Designate Pak as 'country of particular concern': US Senators to Tillerson

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Senators said Pak's discriminatory laws continue to result in prosecution of individuals due to their faith.

Review: Eagle Eye

Review: Eagle Eye

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

It's no Dark Knight, but it's fun as hell.If you have been a fan of D J Caruso's earlier gems [Disturbia, Taking Lives), then you should definitely check out his latest crystal offering that comes with lots of eye-catching CGI and some fine performances. Seemingly, this Enemy of the State inspired saga has just the right amount of thrills, action, mystery, drama and all the makings of a summer blockbuster.

J&K: Stone-pelting during Muharram procession

J&K: Stone-pelting during Muharram procession

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Despite stray incidents of violence in the old city area of Srinagar, the main Muharram procession was carried out here peacefully on Sunday.

Review: Eagle Eye

Review: Eagle Eye

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

It's no Dark Knight, but it's fun as hell.If you have been a fan of D J Caruso's earlier gems [Disturbia, Taking Lives), then you should definitely check out his latest crystal offering that comes with lots of eye-catching CGI and some fine performances. Seemingly, this Enemy of the State inspired saga has just the right amount of thrills, action, mystery, drama and all the makings of a summer blockbuster.

Kashmir is stuck in a time warp

Kashmir is stuck in a time warp

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Both the separatists in the Valley and the Indian establishment have failed to fathom that the world's alignments have changed, writes Col Dr Anil Athale (retired).

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'In India foreign policy is generally handled by the prime minister.' 'One can clearly see the Vajpayee stamp on all this.' 'Only a person with poetic imagination can weave such a complex web,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

2020: Storm signals ahead for India!

2020: Storm signals ahead for India!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Our modern icons have assumed infallibility and think course correction or admission of a mistake as taboo.' 'Much will depend on the sagacity of the national leadership to show humility that our Gods showed.' 'Else, we are doomed in the coming year to divert our attention to firefighting rather than the task of nation building,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Muslim groups allege harassment of community

Muslim groups allege harassment of community

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

All India Ulema Council treasurer Maulana Syed Athar said, "No sane person would support those behind the blasts which claimed lives of Hindus, Muslims, Christians and the like.

J&K: Shiite Muslims protest Iraq mosque blast

J&K: Shiite Muslims protest Iraq mosque blast

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

First Look on J&K protest over Iraq mosque blast.

Ayodhya case: SC gives mediators time till Aug 15

Ayodhya case: SC gives mediators time till Aug 15

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The counsel appearing for both the Hindu and Muslim parties expressed confidence over the ongoing mediation proceedings and said they are fully cooperating with the process.

Review: Fury is intense and raw

Review: Fury is intense and raw

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Fury serves as a great reminder of the devastation wars bring with them, says Paloma Sharma.

No yoga classes, Iraqi cleric tells Sri Sri

No yoga classes, Iraqi cleric tells Sri Sri

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The cleric was the only Shia leader to have objected to Shankar's plans for holding meditation classes.

'World can't be fooled': India takes Pak down at UNHRC

'World can't be fooled': India takes Pak down at UNHRC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

"They cry victim when they actually are the perpetrators," she said, rejected Pakistan's charges against India on the issue at the 42nd session of the UNHRC.

Legendary artist S H Raza laid to rest in native village

Legendary artist S H Raza laid to rest in native village

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

People paid their last respect to Raza who had wished to be buried in this tribal-dominated district where he once lived.

SC to hear Ayodhya case if mediation panel fails to find solution

SC to hear Ayodhya case if mediation panel fails to find solution

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bench said after perusing the report, if it came to a conclusion that an amicable solution through mediation was not possible, then the apex court would commence day-to-day hearing in the matter from July 25.

10 killed in suicide blast in Peshawar

10 killed in suicide blast in Peshawar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The attacker, a youth aged about 18 years who was clad in black, detonated his explosives at the entrance of the Mirza Kasim Imambargah at Kohati in the congested old quarters of Peshawar, the capital of North West Frontier Province, at 6.55 pm (local time).

Explosion rips through Pakistan's football ground, 5 killed

Explosion rips through Pakistan's football ground, 5 killed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

At least five people, including some football players were killed and 11 injured on Sunday in a bomb attack in Pakistan's restive north western tribal region during a match, officials said.

American sins come to haunt Iraq, Syria

American sins come to haunt Iraq, Syria

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Iraq is on the verge of collapsing and foreign military intervention is inevitable. But for those who follow the developments in Iraq and the Middle-East will understand the current situation is nothing but a culmination of US and western policies toward the region, says Dr Waiel Awwad

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Saddam execution: What happens now? Tell us

Saddam execution: What happens now? Tell us

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Will Iraq be torn apart by more violence?

'Bury COVID-19 victims away from residential areas'

'Bury COVID-19 victims away from residential areas'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I am more worried about the rainy season from June.' 'If you don't bury the COVID-19 dead properly, then rainwater will seep into the dead bodies and it will come to our locality where I fear more than 2,000 people will be affected.'

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Given all the turbulence created by Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi's unexpected tirade against Saudi Arabia, it is likely to be business as usual between the two countries, albeit with a bit of caution on the part of both, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Islam not at conflict with modernisation

Islam not at conflict with modernisation

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

He said Muslim nations needed to work for reconciliation with the world.

Soleimani should have been eliminated years ago: Trump

Soleimani should have been eliminated years ago: Trump

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Pompeo defended the killing of Soleimani saying he was making efforts for an attack on Americans in the region.

3 Indians killed in Iraq blast

3 Indians killed in Iraq blast

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The three, hailing from Mumbai, were part of a 12-member group on a pilgrimage to the Shia holy place.

In Iraq, militia await 'mother of all targets'

In Iraq, militia await 'mother of all targets'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

"We are awaiting the arrival of the young, handsome, spoilt prince with baited breath. We will be generous with him. For he will return him to his grandmother (the Queen) but without ears."

Sunni insurgents encircle Baghdad

Sunni insurgents encircle Baghdad

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

'As America prepares its exit strategy, the fear in Iraq is of a genocidal conflict between the Sunni minority and the Shias in which an entire society implodes,' warns The Independent.

10 killed, over 40 hurt in Pak clashes

10 killed, over 40 hurt in Pak clashes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

The fighting has also spread to adjoining areas of the city with both sides using heavy weapons, according to local reports.

Disturbia: Good thriller

Disturbia: Good thriller

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

The film is a good version of Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window.

UP: Curfew-bound areas normal

UP: Curfew-bound areas normal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Tension prevailed in the area after clashes broke out between Shia-Sunni groups during a Milad-un-Nabi procession on April 1.

UP: Toll in communal violence rises to 2

UP: Toll in communal violence rises to 2

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Curfew was clamped on Sunday night in two police circles covering several Muslim dominated localities, where tension between Shias and Sunnis has, often in the past, led to major violence.

Why I salute Azim Premji

Why I salute Azim Premji

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'Azim Premji has given away about one-and-a-half lakh crore rupees of his wealth.' 'Most of us will not even know what that sum actually means.' 'To put it into context, it can fund India's health budget and education budget,' points out Aakar Patel.

Bus blast in Balochistan province kills 11

Bus blast in Balochistan province kills 11

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

At least 11 people were killed and many more wounded on Monday when a powerful bomb exploded in a passenger bus in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, local officials said.