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Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Had it been know that Jinnah suffered from tuberculosis and did not have much time to live, there is a possibility Partition could have been averted.

Jinnah secret that could have stopped Partition: Why Pak honours 2 Mumbai docs

Jinnah secret that could have stopped Partition: Why Pak honours 2 Mumbai docs

Rediff.com6 days ago

Pakistan is set to bestow its highest civilian honour, Nishan-e-Imtiaz, upon two Mumbai-based Parsi doctors. The award recognises their crucial role in maintaining the secrecy surrounding Muhammad Ali Jinnah's terminal illness, a secret that a federal minister suggests was pivotal in the creation of Pakistan.

'What have I done?': Jinnah's words after seeing Partition horror

'What have I done?': Jinnah's words after seeing Partition horror

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Journalist Kuldip Nayar's autobiography recounts Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah's despairing remark, "What have I done?", after witnessing the mass displacement during the 1947 Partition. The article also details Nayar's own grim experiences of the communal violence and human tragedy at the time, highlighting the immense upheaval that accompanied the division of the subcontinent, now commemorated as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.

AICC 'Vande' row: Bankim Chandra's descendant seeks Sonia Gandhi's apology

AICC 'Vande' row: Bankim Chandra's descendant seeks Sonia Gandhi's apology

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee, a descendant of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, has demanded an unconditional apology from Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. This demand follows an alleged incident at the AICC headquarters on Independence Day, where Chatterjee claims there were attempts to prevent the full singing of "Vande Mataram," which he described as a "shameless repetition of a historical mistake."

From Widow's Bay to Raakh: Must Watch Shows of 2026 to Fill the Post-World Cup Void

From Widow's Bay to Raakh: Must Watch Shows of 2026 to Fill the Post-World Cup Void

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

As the FIFA World Cup concludes, we give you a curated list of the most impressive Hindi and English shows from 2026 to fill the OTT void.

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

'I thought this generation was no good, will not be able to do much with all this social media etc. But then, they surprised us.'

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'I have no idea why I was so many film-makers' choice for Jinnah. I assume it is because I was born and bred in Mumbai and speak English.' 'There's also my name, people tend to believe that a Muslim character can best be played by a Muslim actor.'

'Nehru And Patel Were Like Jai And Veeru'

'Nehru And Patel Were Like Jai And Veeru'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

'Gandhi was Thakur and Gabbar was Jinnah.'

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to delve into the enduring trauma of the 1947 Partition, continuing Bollywood's complex cinematic journey of depicting one of history's most violent and impactful events.

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Chouhan Accuses Bengal Government of Sheltering Infiltrators

Chouhan Accuses Bengal Government of Sheltering Infiltrators

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised the West Bengal government over law and order and accused the TMC of sheltering infiltrators and manipulating demographics.

Lessons that opposition party needs to learn after Bengal elections

Lessons that opposition party needs to learn after Bengal elections

Rediff.com5 May 2026

What lessons opposition parties need to learn post defeat of Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal elections? The election saw spectacular victor of BJP which rose from 3 seats in 2016 to 206 seats in 2026 assembly elections.

Jinnah's heir claims Jinnah House

Jinnah's heir claims Jinnah House

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

According to Wadia, the (then) State of Bombay took over the property, because Jinnah's sister Fatima was the trustee of Jinnah's will, and had been declared an evacuee (those who migrated to Pakistan post-partition) in 1949.

Now Akhilesh ally Rajbhar says no Partition if Jinnah was made PM

Now Akhilesh ally Rajbhar says no Partition if Jinnah was made PM

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday said there would have been no Partition had Mohammed Ali Jinnah been made the first prime minister, adding to the row on a remark by Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav.

After Jinnah praise, Akhilesh ally Rajbhar blames RSS for partition

After Jinnah praise, Akhilesh ally Rajbhar blames RSS for partition

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

A day after saying that there would have been no partition if Muhammad Ali Jinnah was made the first prime minister of the country, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar blamed the RSS on Thursday for the historic event.

Indian History Congress slams NCERT modules on Partition

Indian History Congress slams NCERT modules on Partition

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Indian History Congress (IHC) has criticized NCERT's new Partition Horrors Remembrance Day modules, alleging they spread falsehoods with communal intent by depicting the Congress as complicit in Partition while absolving the British.

Owaisi is Jinnah's new avatar, says Tejasvi Surya

Owaisi is Jinnah's new avatar, says Tejasvi Surya

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Surya accused Owaisi of speaking the language of "rabid Islamism, separatism, and extremism" saying that this was also used by Jinnah.

Read books: Akhilesh on controversy over his Jinnah remark

Read books: Akhilesh on controversy over his Jinnah remark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday sought to defend his widely criticised statement equating Muhammad Ali Jinnah with Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru and saying they helped India get freedom even as an Uttar Pradesh minister suggested a narco test for him for 'glorifying' the founder of Pakistan.

'BJP will take action against Jinnah supporters'

'BJP will take action against Jinnah supporters'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

Singh said, "If anyone dares to praise Mohammed Ali Jinnah, who was responsible for the partition of our country, along with all the horrific incidents that followed, strict action will be taken against them."

'We needed to make a demon of Jinnah...'

'We needed to make a demon of Jinnah...'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh's biography of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, out on Sunday, promises to be much discussed.

Advani's Jinnah never existed

Advani's Jinnah never existed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

Taliban alien to the spirit of Jinnah: US envoy

Taliban alien to the spirit of Jinnah: US envoy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

"There seems to be a growing recognition that the Taliban and other miscreants, to use the Pakistanis own word for this, are a threat to the entire country and are alien to the spirit of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the founders of Pakistan," Holbrooke said at a press conference after the meeting of Friends of Democratic Pakistan at the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday.

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing 'Vande Mataram' will be made compulsory in every school and educational institution of the state.

Gujarat bans Jaswant's book on Jinnah

Gujarat bans Jaswant's book on Jinnah

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The Gujarat government on Wednesday banned expelled BJP leader Jaswant Singh's controversial book on Pakistan founder Mohammed Ali Jinnah which allegedly defamed the image of Vallabbbhai Patel, officials in the Chief Minister's Office said.

Jaswant says wrong to demonise Jinnah

Jaswant says wrong to demonise Jinnah

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh, who was last year expelled from his party for praising Mohammad Ali Jinnah in his book, said it was wrong to demonise Pakistan's founder.

Now Vajpayee calls Jinnah secular

Now Vajpayee calls Jinnah secular

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Yogi's latest jibe at SP: 'Jinnah followers'

Yogi's latest jibe at SP: 'Jinnah followers'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the country has to decide if the sweetness of sugarcane will grow or the followers of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah will cause mischief in the state, in a veiled attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP).

Jaswant Singh releases his book on Jinnah

Jaswant Singh releases his book on Jinnah

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

A book on the founder of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah titled, - "Jinnah: India - Partition - Independence" penned by senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh, was released in New Delhi on Monday.

Vajpayee rallies behind Advani on Jinnah

Vajpayee rallies behind Advani on Jinnah

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

The former PM added that Advani's remarks on Jinnah were 'misinterpreted'.

Centre stakes claim on Jinnah House

Centre stakes claim on Jinnah House

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Mohammad Ali Jinnah's daughter Dina Wadia filed a petition in the Bombay High Court, in August this year, for acquiring possession of Jinnah House, the late leader's residence in plush Malbar Hill locality of South Mumbai.

Jaswant praises Jinnah again, likens him to Gandhi

Jaswant praises Jinnah again, likens him to Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Former Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh's enormous love for Mohammed Ali Jinnah was once again on show during the launch of his controversial, yet popular book, 'Jinnah India, Partition, Independence' on Thursday.

Was Jinnah secular?

Was Jinnah secular?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

Was Jinnah really secular?

BJP won't be able to put single blot on Nehru: Cong

BJP won't be able to put single blot on Nehru: Cong

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Congress on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to 'rewrite history' and giving a 'political colour' to the Vande Mataram debate, and asserted that no matter how much the Bharatiya Janata Party tries, it will not be able to put a single blot on the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Khamenei killing: Protests spread in Pak, 10 killed in US consulate firing

Khamenei killing: Protests spread in Pak, 10 killed in US consulate firing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The two policemen were injured by "hard and blunt instruments", while "two protesters with firearm injuries" were also brought to JPMC, the surgeon told Dawn.

Look what Jinnah is doing in Mumbai

Look what Jinnah is doing in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Pak govt flayed for neglecting Jinnah's descendant

Pak govt flayed for neglecting Jinnah's descendant

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

A local TV channel recently revealed that Jinnah's granddaughter was living in abject poverty in Karachi.

Indian History Could Have Changed If...

Indian History Could Have Changed If...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'Had these leaders known that Jinnah was dying...'

Jaswant lobbied for Jinnah's grandson Wadia: RSS

Jaswant lobbied for Jinnah's grandson Wadia: RSS

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh on Monday came under fresh attack by the right-wing, when an article in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh mouthpiece accused him of conniving with Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah's grandson Nusli Wadia, to help the latter get possession of a prime property in Mumbai.

RSS disagrees with Jaswant's contention on Jinnah

RSS disagrees with Jaswant's contention on Jinnah

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh disapproved of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh's praise of Pakistan's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah