News for 'Aligarh'

Hooch tragedy hits Aligarh again; 5 dead, 22 hospitalised

Hooch tragedy hits Aligarh again; 5 dead, 22 hospitalised

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

This is the second liquor tragedy in this district in recent days.

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Bypolls to 10 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh will be a litmus test for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)'s unity after the group's success in the recent Lok Sabha polls when they won more than 40 seats, significantly contributing to the Bharatiya Janata Party's failure to win a simple majority in parliament.

Don't want to politicise but...: Rahul meets Hathras stampede victims' kin

Don't want to politicise but...: Rahul meets Hathras stampede victims' kin

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

A total of 121 people, mostly women, died in the stampede at self-styled godman Baba Bhole's satsang in Hathras on Tuesday.

History In Minutes: World's First Airmail Flew Over Kumbh

History In Minutes: World's First Airmail Flew Over Kumbh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

In 1911, French pilot Henri Pequet flew the world's first official airmail, carrying over 6,500 letters and postcards, during the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, now Prayagraj. The flight, which covered five miles in 13 minutes, marked a significant milestone in aviation and postal history. The mail included letters to Jawaharlal Nehru and King George V, and special commemorative postcards signed by Pequet are now prized collector's items. The event, which coincided with the Kumbh Mela, highlights the intersection of spiritual and technological advancements in India's history.

Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Two suspects have been arrested and police say the case is a fallout of a monetary dispute.

Aligarh to be screened at JNU

Aligarh to be screened at JNU

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The film will be screened on March 4.

Kumbh stampede: Many still missing even after 36 hours

Kumbh stampede: Many still missing even after 36 hours

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Several families continue their desperate search for their loved ones.

Rahul Meets Hathras Stampede Victims

Rahul Meets Hathras Stampede Victims

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met family members of the tragic Hathras stampede at Pilakhna in Aligarh on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Why Aligarh is a very important film

Why Aligarh is a very important film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Aligarh is a milestone in the history of Indian cinema that should start the much needed conversation about how India treats gays and lesbians, feels Aseem Chhabra.

New bench to decide on AMU's minority status, rules SC

New bench to decide on AMU's minority status, rules SC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the question of Aligarh Muslim University's minority status to a fresh bench and overruled the 1967 judgment that said the university cannot be considered a minority institution since it was created by a central law.

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'

When Aligarh remained mute to a crime in its midst

When Aligarh remained mute to a crime in its midst

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

What does one deduce from this silence? That the minorities in the BJP era have been muted, perhaps even coercively, asks Sajad Ahmad Dar.

Can rising temple-mosque disputes shape UP polls in 2027?

Can rising temple-mosque disputes shape UP polls in 2027?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls scheduled for 2027, political experts are observing an increasing trend of temple-mosque disputes in the state, leading to heightened polarization. Recent bypolls saw the use of divisive slogans, and analysts believe this trend will intensify as the 2027 elections approach. The recent surge in claims about the existence of Hindu temples at the sites of mosques in various cities has fueled this polarization. The BJP-led government has been accused of promoting communal polarization, while opposition parties like the SP have criticized the ruling party's actions. The RSS chief has called for restraint in raising new temple-related disputes. Experts predict that communal polarization is likely to escalate in the coming days.

Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports

Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

To curb raw material imports from China and promote textiles, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to set up nearly a dozen private textile parks in the state. The textile parks would be established under the UP Textile and Garmenting Policy 2022.

AMU order: Dissenting judge flags lack of time, non-exchange of ideas

AMU order: Dissenting judge flags lack of time, non-exchange of ideas

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Aligarh Muslim University is not a minority educational institution, Supreme Court's Justice Dipankar Datta said on Friday and noted had it not been a "race against time" he would have articulated better in his dissenting opinion. The judge also flagged a non-exchange of ideas and opinions in a "true democratic spirit" to build a consensus.

PIX: Tabu, Shriya watch Manoj Bajpayee's Aligarh

PIX: Tabu, Shriya watch Manoj Bajpayee's Aligarh

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Here's taking a look at pictures from the screening.

Cop beats women protesting children's arrest in Aligarh

Cop beats women protesting children's arrest in Aligarh

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A woman sub-inspector allegedly beat women who were protesting the arrest of their minor children outside a police station in Aligarh, triggering a probe.

UP bypolls: Is SP's seat snub to Cong linked to Haryana rout?

UP bypolls: Is SP's seat snub to Cong linked to Haryana rout?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Despite this setback, Pandey emphasised that discussions regarding ticket distribution are ongoing and solutions will be found through timely communication.

AMU can't be a minority institution because ..., Centre tells SC

AMU can't be a minority institution because ..., Centre tells SC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

It said AMU is not and cannot be a university of any particular religion or religious denomination as any university which has been declared an institution of national importance cannot be a minority institution.

Modi repeats 'redistribution' charge, but without mentioning Muslims

Modi repeats 'redistribution' charge, but without mentioning Muslims

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress again of planning to redistribute people's property if it is voted to power, but stopped short of saying that the wealth would go to Muslims.

Hathras stampede: Bhole Baba not named in 3200-page chargesheet

Hathras stampede: Bhole Baba not named in 3200-page chargesheet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A total of 121 people, mostly women, died in the stampede after a satsang of Surajpal alias Bhole Baba alias Narayan Sakar Hari on July 2 in Fulrai village in Hathras' Sikandra Rao area.

Why should Dalits not get reservation in Aligarh, asks Adityanath

Why should Dalits not get reservation in Aligarh, asks Adityanath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Adityanath said there was no discrimination in the schemes being run by the central government and they were meant for the welfare of all including Dalits and backwards.

Aligarh: Stranded students blame university

Aligarh: Stranded students blame university

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Parents of several students -- particularly girls -- had to rush to Aligarh to take their wards back home.

BJP blames Aligarh violence on state policy

BJP blames Aligarh violence on state policy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Party vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi accused the Samajwadi Party government in the state of "fomenting" communal trouble and demanded the President's rule in Uttar Pradesh.

What ails Aligarh Muslim University?

What ails Aligarh Muslim University?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

There is apprehension that the recent crisis could have been created in response to the 1997 Mathew Commission report that was made public two months ago.

Minorities don't need 'safe haven' for education: SC judge

Minorities don't need 'safe haven' for education: SC judge

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The judge further underlined that the minorities of the country had not only joined the mainstream but also were an important facet of it.

Sambhal violence: Focus shifts to Turk-Pathan rivalry

Sambhal violence: Focus shifts to Turk-Pathan rivalry

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The communal violence in Sambhal that claimed four lives and left over 20 people injured has now sparked a debate over a purported rivalry between the Turk and Pathan communities, with political and administrative figures weighing in on the cause of the unrest.

Aligarh farmers' protest is in disarray

Aligarh farmers' protest is in disarray

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Even after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's special envoy Shashank Shekhar Singh struck a midnight deal with protesting farmers in Aligarh, sharp divisions have developed among the agitators on the issue of enhanced compensation for their land acquired to build the Noida-Agra Yamuna expressway.

Farmers give 7-day ultimatum as march to Delhi stopped

Farmers give 7-day ultimatum as march to Delhi stopped

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Farmers from different parts of Uttar Pradesh demanding adequate compensation for their lands acquired by the government marched towards Delhi on Monday but were stopped at the Noida-Delhi border where they sat on a dharna.

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Rinku's form a worry as India look to seal series in Jo'burg

Rinku's form a worry as India look to seal series in Jo'burg

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

India have used 12 out of their 15 players in the first three games and it would be interesting to see if one among the two uncapped pacers Yash Dayal or Vysakh Vijaykumar gets a debut cap in case the pitch warrants an extra specialist speedster.

Security breach as UP man enters Parl Annexe premises; held

Security breach as UP man enters Parl Annexe premises; held

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The suspect scaled the wall and jumped inside the Parliament Annexe building premises around 2:45 pm.

'We Attribute Success To The Star, Failure To The Director'

'We Attribute Success To The Star, Failure To The Director'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'Our analysis of success, like failure, is so reductive and so one dimensional that we don't look at the bigger picture.'

Review: Aligarh is a refreshing and respectful take on homosexuality

Review: Aligarh is a refreshing and respectful take on homosexuality

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Manoj Bajpayee gives his character a lot soul and sensitivity in Aligarh, feels Sukanya Verma.

No ban on movie say Aligarh district authorities

No ban on movie say Aligarh district authorities

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

District authorities categorically denied having imposed any "ban" on the controversial film Aligarh, based on the life of a gay AMU professor.

Student violence: Aligarh Muslim University closes

Student violence: Aligarh Muslim University closes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Aligarh Muslim University on Monday closed sine die following student violence after the killing of an death of an engineering student.