News for 'Adnan'

'Afzal Guru Sang A Song Before He Was Hanged'

'Afzal Guru Sang A Song Before He Was Hanged'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'...an hour before he was hanged from the film Badal, 'Apne liye jiye toh kya jiye'... 'I saw eight hangings -- Ranga and Billa, Maqbool Bhat, Kartar Singh and Ujagar Singh (Dr N S Jain murder case), Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh (Indira Gandhi assassination case) and Afzal Guru.'

India's services sector eases; employment growth fastest since 2005

India's services sector eases; employment growth fastest since 2005

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

India's services PMI marginally dipped to 58.4 in November while employment in the segment recorded robust growth, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity Index was down marginally to 58.4 from 58.5 in October as sales increased at a softer pace. Last month, the country's services PMI recovered from its 10-month low.

Best Colleges To Study Computer Science

Best Colleges To Study Computer Science

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar counsels students about how to pursue a successful career in science, medicine and technology.

Auto retail sales rise 9% in 2024 despite multiple headwinds: FADA

Auto retail sales rise 9% in 2024 despite multiple headwinds: FADA

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Automobile retail sales grew 9 per cent year on year in 2024 riding on the back of robust demand for two-wheelers and passenger vehicles amid challenging business environment, dealers' body FADA said on Tuesday. Overall vehicle registrations stood at 2,61,07,679 units last year as compared to 2,39,28,293 units in the 2023 calendar year, recording a growth of 9 per cent.

Delhi has become Aapda-mukt: Modi in victory speech

Delhi has become Aapda-mukt: Modi in victory speech

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Hailing the Bharatiya Janata Party's Delhi assembly polls victory as 'historic', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a stinging attack on the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, saying the country needs a serious political transformation and not politics of 'dhoort-ta (deceit) and moorkhta (foolishness)'.

Will The Farmers Make It To Delhi?

Will The Farmers Make It To Delhi?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Scenes from the farmers' Delhi Chalo march and protest.

Rohit's knee injury not serious, says pacer Akash Deep

Rohit's knee injury not serious, says pacer Akash Deep

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

India pace bowler Akash Deep played down concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma's knee injury in the build-up to the fourth Test against Australia this week after the batsman was hit during a practice session on Sunday.

INDIA: What's Cooking?

INDIA: What's Cooking?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

After they met in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, INDIA bloc leaders decided to sit in the Opposition for now...

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Top-ranked Netherlands reached the men's hockey final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday with a much more comfortable 4-0 win over Spain than in the pool stage

What's Nirmalaji Queueing For?

What's Nirmalaji Queueing For?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Celebs and commoners cast their votes in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election on Friday, April 26, 2024

Wholesale price inflation rises to 4-month high on food price spike

Wholesale price inflation rises to 4-month high on food price spike

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Wholesale price inflation rose to a 4-month high of 2.36 per cent in October as prices of food items, especially vegetables, and manufactured goods turned dearer, as per the government data released on Thursday. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was 1.84 per cent in September 2024. It was (-) 0.26 per cent in October, last year.

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back in the Champions Trophy, expressing confidence in their ability to lead India to success.

Did Orkut friends kidnap and kill Adnan?

Did Orkut friends kidnap and kill Adnan?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

As news of his death flashed across television channels, hundreds of condolence messages poured into his scrapbook from fellow Orkutians.

'Round Trip To Prayagraj Costs Rs 70,000'

'Round Trip To Prayagraj Costs Rs 70,000'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'The cost of flying to Prayagraj has gone up six times due to the Kumbh Mela.'

A farewell fit for a king: Sreejesh bids adieu

A farewell fit for a king: Sreejesh bids adieu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The 36-year-old from Kerala, whose illustrious career spanned 18 years, had announced before the Olympics that he would call it quits at the end of India's campaign.

Olympics Hockey: Harmanpreet's late strike saves India

Olympics Hockey: Harmanpreet's late strike saves India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a late equaliser to salvage a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Argentina.

Kishan called up to India A team for Aus tour

Kishan called up to India A team for Aus tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Kishan, who was dropped from the BCCI central contracts earlier this year due to concerns that he was "prioritising" the cash-rich Indian Premier League over domestic cricket, made his return to the India A setup.

Raina predicts! Gill to replace SKY as T20 captain?

Raina predicts! Gill to replace SKY as T20 captain?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Suresh Raina sees vice-captain Shubman Gill leading the team for a long time. Raina is also excited about Rishabh Pant's return to Test cricket after close to two years.

BJP Celebrates Modi's Third Term

BJP Celebrates Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Celebrations had already begun at BJP headquarters before the full announcement of results.

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The China threat continues to resonate in the strategic partnership between India and the USA, points out Rup Narayan Das.

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

... resulting in a Rs 2 trillion economic spinoff.

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Over 100 Indian immigrants, including 33 each from Haryana and Gujarat, 30 from Punjab, and several from other states, were deported from the US after undertaking perilous journeys filled with extortion and hardship. The returnees landed in Amritsar in a US military plane and are now back home, facing huge debts and emotional trauma. Many of them were lured by promises of a better life in the US but fell victim to human trafficking and extortion rings. The families of the deportees are demanding strict action against the travel agents who facilitated their illegal journeys.

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

This Is For Shri Ram!

This Is For Shri Ram!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

January 22, 2024 has passed into history. Scenes from a day of religious fervour in many parts of India.

Lucky has Adnan's style

Lucky has Adnan's style

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Dilli Ab Door Nahin!

Dilli Ab Door Nahin!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Delhi's streets were not alleys but an artist's canvas,' the eminent poet Mir Taqi Mir noted more than 150 years ago. Syed Firdaus Ashraf savours the sights and cuisine of the national capital.

PHOTOS: Ashwin stars as India thump England in Dharamsala

PHOTOS: Ashwin stars as India thump England in Dharamsala

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Having conceded a lead of 259, England were all out for 195 in the second session on day three of the contest.

ED summons singer Adnan Sami

ED summons singer Adnan Sami

Rediff.com23 May 2009

Bollywood singer Adnan Sami, who has been facing trial in a matrimonial dispute, has been asked by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to furnish documents regarding eight luxurious flats owned by him in suburban Andheri.

Pakistan refuses to revoke Adnan Sami's nationality

Pakistan refuses to revoke Adnan Sami's nationality

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Singer Adnan Sami's efforts to become an Indian citizen have been jolted after Pakistani officials refused to issue "renunciation of citizenship certificate" to him over his alleged "disrespectful behaviour" towards his national identity, according to a media report.

ICC delegation to Pakistan: Will India play in CT?

ICC delegation to Pakistan: Will India play in CT?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

An ICC delegation, which is due to visit Pakistan this month to ascertain the preparations for the Champions Trophy, will also discuss the tentative schedule of the event with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'Mrs Gandhi had nothing to do in the day-to-day working of Dr Singh's government.' 'People say Mrs Gandhi's office used to give orders, which is nonsense.'

Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8

Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The Indian men's hockey team beat Ireland despite a few defense lapses to more or less secure its passage into the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics.

PCB selectors under pressure to include Adnan Akmal

PCB selectors under pressure to include Adnan Akmal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Pakistani selectors are under pressure from skipper Misbah ul Haq to include glovesman Adnan Akmal and an extra pacer in the touring squad for the Test series in South Africa.

'Came for hockey gold, but bronze is better than nothing'

'Came for hockey gold, but bronze is better than nothing'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

India's hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh and veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed disappointment at not being able to realise their goal of winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, but said a bronze will be at least better than returning home empty-handed.

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India batter Ishan Kishan on Wednesday returned to the Jharkhand Ranji team as its captain, following his controversial pullout last season

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The BEST images from Day 2 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Just when you think you have seen enough of him, the genial goalkeeper from Kerala conjures up something special and leaves you pleasantly surprised.

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'

Can I Prepare For UPSC, CAT, IIT-JEE?

Can I Prepare For UPSC, CAT, IIT-JEE?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Union Public Service Commission entrance and Common Admission Test are completely different from each other and require different approaches, says rediffGURU Mayank Chandel.