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Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Heavy rains lashing Mumbai since Sunday have thrown rail, air and road traffic out of gear, with several trains and flights being cancelled. With IMD forecast of heavy rains for Tuesday, the authorities declared a holiday in the city and adjoining regions, asking people to avoid stepping out of their houses.

Victoria & Abdul trailer: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal and a rare friendship

Victoria & Abdul trailer: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal and a rare friendship

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Victoria & Abdul tells the true story of the unexpected friendship between Queen Victoria and her young Indian servant.

Kashmir remains paralysed: Here are the latest developments

Kashmir remains paralysed: Here are the latest developments

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Ten days after Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani was eliminated by the armed forces, Kashmir continues to see massive unrest, with the violence claiming over 40 lives.

Is dragging a person for 28 km bravery, asks Kashmiri who was tied to a jeep

Is dragging a person for 28 km bravery, asks Kashmiri who was tied to a jeep

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Farooq Ahmed Dar said he was yet to be called by the police or the army -- which has instituted a court of inquiry into the incident of April 9 -- for his side of the story.

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

At some point, it became evident to the audience that a subtle musical duel was taking place. By the time the faster taans started, the notes had become sharp arrows shot with the intention to annihilate. A revealing excerpt from Namita Devidayal's The Sixth String Of Vilayat Khan.

Legendary bhajan singer Juthika Roy passes away

Legendary bhajan singer Juthika Roy passes away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Iconic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru were among her fans.

7 reasons why you must watch Befikre

7 reasons why you must watch Befikre

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who grew up in the 1980s, tells us why Befikre is a must watch to understand the new generation.

SC transfers Kathua gang rape case to Pathankot

SC transfers Kathua gang rape case to Pathankot

Rediff.com7 May 2018

However, a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra refrained from handing over the probe to the CBI and directed that the trial be fast-tracked to ensure there was no delay.

'If he moved to India, he could never return to Pakistan'

'If he moved to India, he could never return to Pakistan'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'The biggest advantage for India was its seasoned and experienced political leadership who had spent decades struggling against the Raj and had spent years behind bars.' 'Not a single prominent leader of the Muslim League spent one day in jail.' 'Gandhiji, Nehru and Sardar Patel were intelligent, shrewd men with their hands on the popular pulse.'

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

Happy 70th, Javedsaab: A life in pictures

Happy 70th, Javedsaab: A life in pictures

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

As he turns 70 on January 17, we present a glimpse into his world.

Pathankot attack: Several arrested in raids in Pak's Punjab

Pathankot attack: Several arrested in raids in Pak's Punjab

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Pakistani authorities have conducted raids in some cities of Punjab province and arrested several suspects in connection with the attack on the Pathankot air base last month, a media report said.

Dreaded terrorist Malik Ishaq released by Pakistan govt

Dreaded terrorist Malik Ishaq released by Pakistan govt

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Malik Ishaq, dreaded chief of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi that has carried out attacks on minority Shias and the mastermind of the assault on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009, has been released after 3 years in jail with the Pakistan government not seeking an extension of his detention.

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