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Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Shaheen Bagh is no longer a mere ghetto of lower middle class Muslims.' 'Now, it is a metaphor for resistance, secularism and struggle,' notes Md. Zeeshan Ahmad.

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the 'instigators of violence' to get away and said they should act as per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

Death penalty belongs to medieval ages: VP nominee Gandhi

Death penalty belongs to medieval ages: VP nominee Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

His comment came after the Shiv Sena attacked him for petitioning the president to save Mumbai blast convict Yakub Memon from the gallows.

Chopping of Kerala prof's hand: Quantum of punishment on May 8

Chopping of Kerala prof's hand: Quantum of punishment on May 8

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A special National Investigative Agency court, which convicted 13 people in the sensational hand chopping case of a college professor in Kerala in 2010, will pronounce the quantum of punishment on May 8.

BJP bags 41 of 90 'minority-concentration' seats

BJP bags 41 of 90 'minority-concentration' seats

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The Congress's share has almost halved, down from 12 in 2014 to six now.

Court rejects challenge against Musharraf's trial for treason

Court rejects challenge against Musharraf's trial for treason

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

A Pakistani court on Thursday rejected an appeal against the formation of a special court to try former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on a charge of high treason.

Number crunching: India set new highs vs UAE

Number crunching: India set new highs vs UAE

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Statistician Rajneesh Gupta has interesting numbers from India's Asia Cup match against the UAE. Check them out.

Asia Cup MVP: India triumph but Bangladesh come of age

Asia Cup MVP: India triumph but Bangladesh come of age

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmdullah finished as the MVP in the recently-concluded Asia Cup T20 tournament ahead of compatriot Sabbir Rahman, who was named as the man of the series. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present the latest edition of the MVP rankings.

Football: Why Leeds allowed Villa to score unchallenged

Football: Why Leeds allowed Villa to score unchallenged

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa asked his players to allow the visitors to score unchallenged when the game was restarted.

Review: Bhaag Johnny music has something for everyone

Review: Bhaag Johnny music has something for everyone

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Starting from a chartbuster song despite its below-the-belt essence and ending with a forgettable number, Bhaag Johnny demonstrates quite some range, says Aelina Kapoor.

Pak court rejects Indian lawyer's petition for Geeta's custody

Pak court rejects Indian lawyer's petition for Geeta's custody

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A Pakistani court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by an Indian lawyer and social worker seeking custody of a deaf and mute Indian girl stuck in Pakistan for over a decade, refusing to issue orders for her "forced repatriation".

Wasim, Shoaib slam Pakistan captain Sarfaraz

Wasim, Shoaib slam Pakistan captain Sarfaraz

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Former captain Wasim Akram led Pakistan's cricket community in lambasting the team for "going down without a fight" against arch-rivals India.

UAE players won't face loyalty issue against India

UAE players won't face loyalty issue against India

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The UAE team is a mix of local players as well as players of India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan origin. The skipper feels that having a number of Indians pitted against India isn't a problem at all.

Khadim's thumb chopped off in clash at Ajmer Sharif

Khadim's thumb chopped off in clash at Ajmer Sharif

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Within a fortnight of the clash at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, warring members of two Khadim groups from the Ajmer Dargah clashed on Monday, using swords, which led to injuring one person.

Who will Pakistan army chief promote?

Who will Pakistan army chief promote?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

General Bajwa gets inputs from his senior officers, but he has the final word, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Muhammad Irfan back in Pakistan's ODI squad

Muhammad Irfan back in Pakistan's ODI squad

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A fit-again Muhammad Irfan returned to the Pakistan cricket squad announced on Friday.

MTV Roadies winners: Where are they now?

MTV Roadies winners: Where are they now?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Wondering where most of them disappeared?

Pakistan announces release of 40 Indian prisoners from Karachi jail

Pakistan announces release of 40 Indian prisoners from Karachi jail

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Pakistan on Friday released 40 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, from a jail in karachi, officials said.

Review: Kumbasaaram is an overdose of drama

Review: Kumbasaaram is an overdose of drama

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Kumbasaaram is an over the top which has nothing new to offer.

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The bomb was planted along the side of the road and exploded as the Anti-Terrorism Force vehicle passed by.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over soaring prices of pulses, vegetables

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over soaring prices of pulses, vegetables

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As per latest government data, retail inflation inched up to a 22-month high of 5.77 per cent in June.

MNS workers attack toll booths after Raj's diktat; MLA held

MNS workers attack toll booths after Raj's diktat; MLA held

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

At least half a dozen toll plazas were vandalised on Monday by suspected Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists in Thane after party chief Raj Thackeray asked workers not to pay toll tariff and "crush" the toll gates.

Sharad Yadav is all set to float new party

Sharad Yadav is all set to float new party

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

'Sharad Yadav was deeply hurt by Nitish Kumar's decision, taken without consulting the senior party leaders at a time when opposition unity was to be strengthened against the BJP. He felt ignored and is likely to take a final stand soon.'

Panama Papers scandal: Pakistan SC orders probe against Sharif

Panama Papers scandal: Pakistan SC orders probe against Sharif

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Pakistan's apex court said it was ready to appoint a probe commission headed by a judge and armed with powers of the Supreme Court.

Indian terror recruit killed in suicide bombing in Syria

Indian terror recruit killed in suicide bombing in Syria

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Umer Ahmed, a member of the Al Qaeda-backed Al Nusra, was killed in a suicide bombing in Syria.

Pakistan court dismisses Kohli fan's bail plea

Pakistan court dismisses Kohli fan's bail plea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Notwithstanding a clean chit from the police, a Pakistani court dismissed the bail plea of a young die-hard fan of India's ace batsman Virat Kohli who was arrested on treason charges for hoisting the Indian flag atop his home.

India's Asia Cup 2018 wins over Pakistan are historic

India's Asia Cup 2018 wins over Pakistan are historic

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the dazzling numbers.

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The crisis will strengthen Nitish Kumar's position as Lalu's troubles erodes his bargaining power within the ruling coalition in Bihar.

The unsung heroes who made GST a reality

The unsung heroes who made GST a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As many as 30 sub-groups and committees worked tirelessly to devise rules and laws as well as fix tax rates for over 1,200 goods and services.

'I feel most loved when my dad slaps me'

'I feel most loved when my dad slaps me'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Bollywood remembers their daddies on Father's Day.

IS suspect planned to attack Mother House in Kolkata, kill foreigners: NIA

IS suspect planned to attack Mother House in Kolkata, kill foreigners: NIA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

The Mother House in West Bengal capital is the headquarters of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.

Does Owaisi hold sway over Muslim voters?

Does Owaisi hold sway over Muslim voters?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

In 2014, young Muslims became Owaisi fans. But five years of BJP rule and a weakening Opposition have drawn older Muslims too towards the AIMIM chief. Not enough, though.

The 'P-factor' is crucial in an Indo-Pak tie: Bhajji

The 'P-factor' is crucial in an Indo-Pak tie: Bhajji

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

'At the end of the day, an India-Pakistan game has got more to do with pressure than anything else. The team that handles the 'P-factor' better on the day is more likely to win' 'Shoaib Malik is the danger man in the Pak squad'

Sports shorts: Chennai Open, Asian Games tennis, ISL...

Sports shorts: Chennai Open, Asian Games tennis, ISL...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.'

Abu Dhabi ODI: Williamson ton helps New Zealand level series

Abu Dhabi ODI: Williamson ton helps New Zealand level series

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Kane Williamson hit a brilliant 123 as New Zealand staved off Pakistan's spirited challenge to eke out a series-levelling seven-run victory in the fourth one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Video shows Hizbul commander speaking of establishing IS-like caliphate in J&K

Video shows Hizbul commander speaking of establishing IS-like caliphate in J&K

Rediff.com12 May 2017

While confirming that the voice in the slideshow was that of Moosa, senior police officials did not rule out the possibility that the banned IS terror group was trying to create a base in the Valley.

IT industry confident of meeting BIS deadline

IT industry confident of meeting BIS deadline

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

An order, issued last year, makes it mandatory for certain electronic products being sold in the Indian market to comply with BIS specifications

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Yaadhum is a documentary that talks about how Islam spread in South India because of trade and not through invasion.

Pakistan team leaves for World T20 in India

Pakistan team leaves for World T20 in India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

A 27-member Pakistan cricket contingent left for India to take part in the Twenty20 World Cup, finally ending days of uncertainty over their participation in the mega event. The team will be reaching Kolkata via Abu Dhabi. The Pakistan squad including 15 players, 12 officials and support staff reached the Allama Iqbal international airport amidst tight security and boarded a flight hours after the Pakistan government finally gave the PCB the green signal to fly to India to take part in the ICC event. Due to a long stay in Abu Dhabi the squad will reach Kolkata later this evening. Head coach Waqar Younis, before departing for India, left a message on his Twitter account calling for unity in the team. "Come on together we can do it," he tweeted a message aimed at motivating the players. He told the media that though the departure of the team for India had been hit by uncertainty and security issues, the focus of the players now would only be on cricket and doing well in the world event.

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday