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Shivaji's slaying of Afzal Khan: Who struck first?

Shivaji's slaying of Afzal Khan: Who struck first?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

An illuminating excerpt from T C A Raghavan's History Men: Jadunath Sarkar, G S Sardesai, Raghubir Sinh And Their Quest For India's Past.

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The wagh nakh is likely to be housed in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Sanghralaya (museum) in south Mumbai.

Imran Khan Loses His Bat

Imran Khan Loses His Bat

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The Election Commission of Pakistan stripped Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, of its electoral symbol -- a cricket bat -- on technical grounds on Sunday January 14, 2024.

'Shivaji, Sambhaji Were Secular, Visionary Kings'

'Shivaji, Sambhaji Were Secular, Visionary Kings'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

'Shivaji and Sambhaji followed the gospel of humanity. 'They did not discriminate based on religion, caste, or colour.' 'That is the beauty of Shivaji and Sambhaji's Hindvi Swaraj.'

Row over Shivaji's 'wagh nakh'; Maha minister clarifies

Row over Shivaji's 'wagh nakh'; Maha minister clarifies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Nobody has claimed that the wagh nakh being brought to the state from London was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar told the legislative assembly.

Can RSS Put Aurangzeb's Ghost To Rest in Maharashtra?

Can RSS Put Aurangzeb's Ghost To Rest in Maharashtra?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Senior RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi's call to drop the Aurangzeb tomb controversy challenges decades of communal rhetoric in Maharashtra, igniting hopes for unity and a balanced historical narrative.

Rahul, Priyanka win from Kerala as it is 'mini-Pakistan': Maha min

Rahul, Priyanka win from Kerala as it is 'mini-Pakistan': Maha min

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe Patil lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and questioned the need for Rane to remain part of the cabinet.

Stop reading history on WhatsApp: Raj Thackeray on Aurangzeb row

Stop reading history on WhatsApp: Raj Thackeray on Aurangzeb row

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

"Religion should remain within the four walls of your home. A Hindu identifies as a Hindu only when Muslims take to the streets or during riots; otherwise, Hindus are divided by caste," he said.

AAP's win makes me imagine how Shivaji would have defeated Afzal Khan

AAP's win makes me imagine how Shivaji would have defeated Afzal Khan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Prathamesh Murkute explains why he has volunteered his personal time and money to support a movement called the Aam Aadmi Party.

Confusion grows over Dhanbad 'mine collapse'; NDRF op yet to begin

Confusion grows over Dhanbad 'mine collapse'; NDRF op yet to begin

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

An NDRF team is deployed to rescue miners allegedly trapped in an abandoned coal mine in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, but operations are delayed as the exact location remains unidentified. Officials claim no signs of an incident have been found, while local residents and politicians allege a mine collapse during illegal mining activities.

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The MoU, expected to be signed on Tuesday, coincides with Maharashtra's 350th anniversary celebrations of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is then expected to be dispatched to India later this year for an agreed period.

Shivaji's tiger claw brought to Mumbai, to go on display in Satara

Shivaji's tiger claw brought to Mumbai, to go on display in Satara

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The 'wagh nakh' or tiger claw-shaped weapon used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was brought to Mumbai from a London museum on Wednesday, state Culture Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said.

Mukhtar Ansari gets 10-yr jail in murder case, MP brother Afzal gets 4

Mukhtar Ansari gets 10-yr jail in murder case, MP brother Afzal gets 4

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

"The court of Additional Sessions Judge/First MP-MLA Court Durgesh also imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on Mukhtar and Rs 1 lakh on Afzal," ADGC Criminal Neeraj Srivastava said.

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Simran Shaikh stays in a tiny 12 by 12 feet room along with her grandmother, parents and siblings. On Sunday, her life changed perhaps forever when she became the most expensive hire at the Women's Premier League auction.

World Cup Qualifiers: Oman beat UAE, Ireland all but out of contention

World Cup Qualifiers: Oman beat UAE, Ireland all but out of contention

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Scotland stunned Ireland as Oman beat UAE in the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers.

Why Chhaava Has Become Controversial

Why Chhaava Has Become Controversial

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Loud music, bombastic action scenes, over-the-top dialogues that don't have any ring of truth to it followed by scenes of blood-oozing bodies floating in a river definitely don't make for a magnum opus!' exclaims Prasanna D Zore after watching the Chhaava trailer.

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

As part of the celebrations, Govindas or Dahi Handi participants form multi-tiered human pyramids to break 'Dahi Handis' (claypots filled with curd) suspended in mid-air.

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The Battle of Pratapgad can be termed the turning point in Indian history as it interrupted the continuous chain of Muslim successes on the battlefield.

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason Gillespie will no longer have a say in selection matters after the PCB selectors cut down their powers, according to a source.

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Will Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who gets his orders from New Delhi, call the shots or allow a democratically elected government to independently govern, questions Ramesh Menon.

Ashwin replaces Bumrah as World No 1 Test bowler!

Ashwin replaces Bumrah as World No 1 Test bowler!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

This is Ravichandran Ashwin's sixth stint at the top of the rankings. He first became number one in December 2015.

World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka, Scotland register big wins

World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka, Scotland register big wins

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

A dominant Sri Lanka thrashed Oman by 10 wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier to climb to the top of Group B at the Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo on Friday.

Now, Wardha police arrests Kalicharan Maharaj

Now, Wardha police arrests Kalicharan Maharaj

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The seer was brought here around 5 am from Raipur in Chhattisgarh, where he was lodged in a jail in connection with a similar case registered against him there, sub-divisional officer of police Piyush Jagtap said.

Pune hate speech case: Kalicharan gets judicial custody

Pune hate speech case: Kalicharan gets judicial custody

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

A court in Pune on Thursday remanded religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj, arrested for allegedly making inflammatory speeches during an event in December 2021 in the city, in judicial custody.

BJP MLA in UP gets 25-year jail for raping minor, faces disqualification

BJP MLA in UP gets 25-year jail for raping minor, faces disqualification

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Ahsan Ullah Khan, the additional district and session judge of the MP-MLA court in Sonbhadra, also imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Gond which would be used in the rape survivor's rehabilitation.

Just Who Are Our Top Actresses Romancing?

Just Who Are Our Top Actresses Romancing?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Here's introducing a whole new batch of actors.

Pak crisis deepens, Qadri issues 48-hour deadline to govt

Pak crisis deepens, Qadri issues 48-hour deadline to govt

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Pakistan's political crisis deepened on Monday with cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri giving a fresh 48-hour ultimatum to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step down after a former top election commission official backed protesters' allegations of rigging in last year's polls.

Pak's EC decides not to disqualify Rehman Malik

Pak's EC decides not to disqualify Rehman Malik

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

In a major relief for Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Election Commission on Tuesday decided not to disqualify him as a legislator, weeks after the Supreme Court had said that he may lose membership of the Senate for making a false declaration about his citizenship.

Hindu seer, 5 right wing leaders booked for hate speeches in Pune

Hindu seer, 5 right wing leaders booked for hate speeches in Pune

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Pune police registered a case against Hindu seer Kalicharan Maharaj, right-wing leader Milind Ekbote and four others for allegedly making inflammatory speeches during an event in Pune and hurting religious sentiments, officials said on Wednesday.

Terrorists gun down man in heart of Srinagar

Terrorists gun down man in heart of Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Monday's shooting in Lal Chowk triggered panic, sending tourists and shopkeepers in a tizzy with everyone running for cover in the adjoining by-lanes.

Three men arrested for attack on Pak girl Malala

Three men arrested for attack on Pak girl Malala

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

In an "important breakthrough", three men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the near-fatal attack on teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai in Swat, a former stronghold of the Taliban in northwest Pakistan, police said on Friday.

Maha registers 12 cases across 6 districts over social media posts, 6 booked

Maha registers 12 cases across 6 districts over social media posts, 6 booked

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The arrested person is identified as a 29-year-old man from Kolhapur who allegedly used Tipu Sultan's image with the caption 'Bharat Ka Raja' on social media, which caused enmity between two communities, he said.

RS, LS adjourned over Afzal issue

RS, LS adjourned over Afzal issue

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Both Houses have been adjourned for some time.

Gilani may face second contempt case: Pakistan SC

Gilani may face second contempt case: Pakistan SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Adding to woes of Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday warned him that a second contempt case could be initiated against him if he failed to act on its verdict that annulled a graft amnesty issued by former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.

T20 World Cup qualifiers: Sri Lanka thrash UAE to stay alive

T20 World Cup qualifiers: Sri Lanka thrash UAE to stay alive

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 qualifiers played between Sri Lanka and the UAE on Tuesday.

PML-N leader shot dead in northwest Pakistan

PML-N leader shot dead in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Suspected militants shot and killed a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader in the erstwhile Taliban stronghold of Swat in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, police said.

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Australia booked their place in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 Super League semi-finals with a 119-run win over Pakistan thanks to some fine top-order batting.

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In a war of guerrilla resistance from 1682 to 1707, the Marathas destroyed the foundations of the Mughal empire.' 'Shivaji was dead, but his example and ideals survived and were the main source for inspiration for the Marathas in their desperate struggle with the mighty Mughal empire,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), the well known military historian.

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan on Tuesday as top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to agree on a power-sharing deal in their latest round of talks, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape.