News for 'Daniel Pearl'

Daniel Pearl's life to be filmed

Daniel Pearl's life to be filmed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

Warner Bros paid in 'high six figures' for the rights to Mariane Pearl's memoir on her husband.

Two movies on Daniel Pearl

Two movies on Daniel Pearl

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Indian American bags Daniel Pearl internship

Indian American bags Daniel Pearl internship

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Banerjee, the editor-in-chief of The Stanford Daily newspaper, is working toward a bachelor's degree in Management science and engineering with a concentration in technology and policy, which he expects to complete in 2011.

Musharraf's book may help Daniel Pearl's killer

Musharraf's book may help Daniel Pearl's killer

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Omar Sheikh's lawyer Rai Bashir said he might use extracts from the book to seek a fresh hearing and trial for his client, a British citizen of Pakistani origin.

Pak court postpones Daniel Pearl case hearing

Pak court postpones Daniel Pearl case hearing

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The court adjourned the case indefinitely after the public prosecutor said the appeal needed to be heard by a full Bench instead of the existing two-man bench of the high court.

Pak: Militant accused of killing Daniel Pearl held

Pak: Militant accused of killing Daniel Pearl held

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

In a major catch, Pakistani authorities on Saturday nabbed a top militant suspected of beheading the Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002.

After Daniel Pearl, another Jew becomes Qaeda's target

After Daniel Pearl, another Jew becomes Qaeda's target

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Warren Weinstein, the first American citizen to be taken hostage by Al Qaeda linked terrorists in Pakistan since Daniel Pearl, is also a Jewish American like the ill-fated journalist. Amir Mir reports

Did US, Pak botch up Daniel Pearl's murder probe?

Did US, Pak botch up Daniel Pearl's murder probe?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

A new report on American journalist Daniel Pearl's killing presents fresh evidence that 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed executed the reporter in Pakistan nine years ago and four men imprisoned for the crime were convicted on the basis of perjured testimony.

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Pearl, the 38-year-old South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, was abducted and beheaded while he was in Pakistan investigating a story on the alleged links between the country's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Al Qaeda.

Golden Globes 2026: Rose, Mia, Jenna On The Red Carpet

Golden Globes 2026: Rose, Mia, Jenna On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The 83rd Golden Globes were held at Beverly Hills, California, and Hollywood's A-listers made the show even more glamorous.

Pakistan foils attempt to free Daniel Pearl murderer; 97 terrorists held

Pakistan foils attempt to free Daniel Pearl murderer; 97 terrorists held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Pakistan Army on Friday said it has arrested nearly 100 terrorists and foiled an imminent jailbreak attempt to free top Al Qaeda leader Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, sentenced to death for the murder of Wall Street Journal correspondent Daniel Pearl in 2002.

Misri blasts Pak for blaming India for attacks on places of worship

Misri blasts Pak for blaming India for attacks on places of worship

Rediff.com9 May 2025

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's recent drone attacks on Indian cities and civilian infrastructure, calling it a "deranged fantasy" and a desperate attempt to deceive the world. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also accused Pakistan of attacking religious sites, including a gurdwara in Amritsar, in an attempt to give a communal color to the situation. Misri criticized Pakistan's "blatantly farcical denial" of the attacks and said the country is resorting to disinformation tactics.

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Indrani Mukerjea, in pure white, sporting dancing pearl jhumkas, bobbed about the accused box, occasionally floating up front to whisper urgent suggestions to her lawyer Ranjeet Sangle as retired cop and prosecution witness Dinesh Kadam gave her a long look. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel returns to cover the Sheena Bora murder trial after 18 months.

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

In a post on X, Sherman said that he 'emphasised to the Pakistani delegation the importance of combatting terrorism, and in particular, the group Jaish-e-Mohammed, who murdered my constituent Daniel Pearl in 2002'.

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

Wikileaks: Mohammed killed Pearl despite warnings

Wikileaks: Mohammed killed Pearl despite warnings

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, was warned by a senior Al-Qaeda military commander not to kill Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002 and that he should be "freed" but the American was killed anyway, according to leaked WikiLeaks documents.

Pearl's widow denied 9/11 compensation

Pearl's widow denied 9/11 compensation

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

Marianne Pearl has asked the Congress to consider drafting a new law that would grant eligibility to her and her son.

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Joining the debate on the controversy over the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, the father of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was beheaded by militants in Pakistan, has said the mosque should not be built there and should be moved to another location.

We are at war with...: Indian Ambassador to US

We are at war with...: Indian Ambassador to US

Rediff.com9 May 2025

India is at war with terrorists and will bring justice to victims of the Pahalgam attack by holding the perpetrators accountable, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra has said. He underscored that India launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, striking terror factories at nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Kwatra also criticized Pakistan for its continued support of terrorism and said that the world should be concerned about this.

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Authorities in Pakistan have claimed to have cracked a clandestine terror network set up by Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh, the jailed killer of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The terror network was operating inside the Central Jail at Hyderabad in Sindh and the provincial government has suspended senior police and jail officials after a large number of cell phones, SIMs and other equipment were found in the prison, The News reported on Thursday.

Discrimination among Brangelina crew?

Discrimination among Brangelina crew?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Indian and foreign crew are treated differently on the sets of A Mighty Heart.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Angie, Dan enjoy a train ride

Angie, Dan enjoy a train ride

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

The Hollywood couple shoot for their new film in Mumbai.

What Irrfan learned from Angelina

What Irrfan learned from Angelina

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Irrfan Khan talks about his methods of acting, and what makes Angelina Jolie such a great actress.

The curious case of Khalid Sheikh

The curious case of Khalid Sheikh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Who wanted Amjad Farooqi dead?

Who wanted Amjad Farooqi dead?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com15 May 2006

A look at the top movies stories last week.

13/7 accused met Osama, Lakhvi in Pak: ATS

13/7 accused met Osama, Lakhvi in Pak: ATS

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Haroon Naik, an arrested accused in 13/7 Mumbai blasts, had met Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and was present at an "inspirational" lecture by slain al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan just a month before the 9/11 attack.

Pak overlooking Jaish-e-Mohammad's power surge

Pak overlooking Jaish-e-Mohammad's power surge

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

JeM, which counts Atlantic Airline bombing plotter and Al-Qaeda suspect Rashid Rauf as a member, has occupied a 4.5 acre-land outside the populated town of Bahawalpur to train jihadists in warfare, The Telegraph reports.

The week's best in news

The week's best in news

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Best of columns, interviews, specials and slide shows.

Tulia, where art thou?

Tulia, where art thou?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

A few years ago, reports from Hollywood indicated that Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry was to play the Indian-American activist-lawyer Vanita Gupta, who won the 2004 India Abroad Publisher's Special Award, in a film called Tulia.

Angelina Jolie boards Mumbai local train!

Angelina Jolie boards Mumbai local train!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

The actress shoots for her new film, A Mighty Heart.

Al Qaeda threat to Jolie and Pitt

Al Qaeda threat to Jolie and Pitt

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

After assessing the inputs on threat perception from various intelligence agencies, India has provided the desired security to the international stars, sources told UNI.

Brad & Angelina arrive in India!

Brad & Angelina arrive in India!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are now in Pune to shoot A Mighty Heart.