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An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Jyoti Punwani pays tribute to Syed Feroze Ashraf, the eternal do-gooder who changed the lives of many children.

'I am not aware EC has passed order on my Amit Shah complaint'

'I am not aware EC has passed order on my Amit Shah complaint'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

'Apparently, the EC deals with such communications as mine in a summary manner, and it has no intention to conduct its affairs, as a quasi-judicial authority ought to.'

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This committee underscores the Indian State's longstanding conventional approach to leverage top-down conflict management in North East India in general and Manipur in particular.' 'Trying to 'manage' violent conflicts top-down has not worked in the past, and apparently does not seem to work this time either.'

PIX: Abrar claims seven on debut, Babar leads Pakistan's reply in Multan

PIX: Abrar claims seven on debut, Babar leads Pakistan's reply in Multan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Abrar Ahmed made a stunning Test debut claiming seven for 114 to bowl out England for 281

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'Deeply hurt by Modi's conspicuous silence for over a month-and-a-half since the outbreak of violence, people in Manipur came on the roads and crushed their radio sets to express their frustration and anger.' 'The fact that Modi's Mann Ki Baat did not have a single reference to the Manipur violence further accentuated this hurt and anger.'

1st T20I: All-round Kiwis beat Pak by five wickets

1st T20I: All-round Kiwis beat Pak by five wickets

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

For Pakistan, Rauf clinched three wickets while Afridi grabbed two scalps.

'Rahul Gandhi is creating a bad image in the eyes of the public for Savarkar'

'Rahul Gandhi is creating a bad image in the eyes of the public for Savarkar'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'The Opposition thinks since the ruling party is following Savarkar's Hindutva philosophy, they want to regain their lost political mileage (by attacking Savarkar).' 'By doing so, they think they will get their power back.'

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The central government forces are supporting one group and the state government forces are supporting another group and this is resulting in non-stop cross-firing, which has resulted in the killing of many innocent people.'

'It's aar-paar ki ladaai between chacha-bhatija'

'It's aar-paar ki ladaai between chacha-bhatija'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

'Ajit Pawar's speech leaves no room for reconciliation.'

Pak convinced Taliban to talk to US: Minister

Pak convinced Taliban to talk to US: Minister

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Pakistan's efforts for the peace process in Afghanistan would be remembered for long, he said.

PIX: Multan Test well poised after England wrest control

PIX: Multan Test well poised after England wrest control

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between Pakistan and England in Multan on Sunday.

'Inflation in the kitchen defeated the BJP'

'Inflation in the kitchen defeated the BJP'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

'The wife will not only abuse her husband for giving her less money, but also abuse the government.' 'Look at the price of a cooking gas cylinder, it is Rs 1,200.'

2nd Test: Jamieson takes 5 as Pak all out on 297 on Day 1

2nd Test: Jamieson takes 5 as Pak all out on 297 on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

New Zealand bundled out Pakistan on 297 in 83.5 overs.

New Hurriyat chief's son joins Hizbul Mujahideen

New Hurriyat chief's son joins Hizbul Mujahideen

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

A photo of Junaid Ashraf holding an AK 47 assault rifle and wearing an armour vest went viral on social media on Saturday.

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Had it not been for the complicity of the state and Biren Singh's leadership, these riots would not have spread this far and for so long.'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Therefore, these people want Imran Khan out of the elections whenever it is held.' 'For this, he will have to be disqualified from contesting on the basis of cases against him, declaring that he is not sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous).'

'Siddaramaiah's politics won Karnataka for Congress'

'Siddaramaiah's politics won Karnataka for Congress'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Siddaramaiah was openly taking on the BJP's communal agenda, which very few non-BJP politicians do.'

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The man, who declined to be named, said he charges "the most dedicated supporters" a 1,000% markup for tickets to sought-after matches featuring stars like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Terrorist involved in attack on civilian killed in Shopian encounter

Terrorist involved in attack on civilian killed in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

A terrorist who involved in a firing incident on Wednesday night has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Thursday.

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The man who fired the first shot at Umesh Pal, a key witness in the killing of former Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Raju Pal, was gunned down in an encounter with Prayagraj police early Monday, officials said.

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'Since I was held at gunpoint I had no option but to give them the car keys.' 'They took the car and drove away.'

Does This Budget Do Enough For Health?

Does This Budget Do Enough For Health?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'For free supply of drugs and medicines itself, almost Rs 20,000 crores would be required.'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.'

'A simple guy despite being a billionaire'

'A simple guy despite being a billionaire'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'He was the most thoughtful corporate person I encountered.'

'Amritpal should not have run away'

'Amritpal should not have run away'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'All this while he has been maintaining that he is innocent and, if that is the case, why will he run away?'

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'...to address the serious faultlines that had got exposed during the pandemic.' 'If the economy is looking up this year, we could have been allocated an increase of at least 20%.'

The Man Who Gave Pathaan Its Heartbeat

The Man Who Gave Pathaan Its Heartbeat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'Writers are always nervous.' 'If you go to a party, you will notice that the writers are always in a corner of the party, looking anxious, sweating and tense about something or the other.' 'I am that kind of person.'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

Bowlers put New Zealand in control of against Pakistan

Bowlers put New Zealand in control of against Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The tourists had resumed on 30-1 on Monday and then lost four wickets for 13 runs before Rizwan and Fawad Alam stopped the rot with a cautious partnership of just 28 runs in 17 overs.

Sridevi 'looked like a sleeping beauty'

Sridevi 'looked like a sleeping beauty'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Ashraf Thamarassery was among the few who were present in the embalming room in Dubai.

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

As Kabul falls, President Ghani leaves Afghanistan

As Kabul falls, President Ghani leaves Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

The development came soon after Ghani left Afghanistan following the Taliban advance into the capital city, Sputnik reported.

'Collegium Is Better System To Appoint Election Commissioners'

'Collegium Is Better System To Appoint Election Commissioners'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'The collegium system will remove any such doubts from the minds of people and the political parties.'

WT20: Rashid quits as Afghanistan captain after squad announced

WT20: Rashid quits as Afghanistan captain after squad announced

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The 22-year-old leg-spinner said on social media that he was not consulted by the ACB, who earlier named an 18-member squad and two reserve players for the tournament in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'They are both very individualistic and have similar personalities.'

All J-K parties to meet delimitation panel, except PDP

All J-K parties to meet delimitation panel, except PDP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The PDP led by former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has decided to stay away from the delimitation process, saying the body lacks 'constitutional and legal mandate' and is part of the overall process of political disempowerment of people of Jammu and Kashmir.

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'A slum free Mumbai cannot happen with Dharavi at the centre of the city.'

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'As soon as the violence broke out, they should have stepped in and sent a message that the state is there to stop this violence.' 'Had they done it right there, the situation would not have gone out of control.'