News for 'Humayun'

Dawood Ibrahim in Karachi, got married again, reveals nephew

Dawood Ibrahim in Karachi, got married again, reveals nephew

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Alishah laid down the family tree of Dawood Ibrahim and said that the gangster's first wife gets in touch with people through WhatsApp calls.

'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.'

The Crown Season 5 Review

The Crown Season 5 Review

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The new season of The Crown is a bit of a dreary watch, observes Deepa Gehlot.

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'Rani made it very clear when she signed the film that she would shoot only during her daughter's summer vacation so as not to disturb her role as a real life mother.'

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Modi government has to embrace the history of Tamil conquests in South East Asia and stop obsessing about Babar/Humayun, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Cow breathes oxygen in and out, say scientists: Allahabad HC

Cow breathes oxygen in and out, say scientists: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

In an order dismissing the bail plea of a man accused of cow slaughter, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court also said that 'Panchgavya' prepared using cow's milk, curd, ghee, urine and dung helps in treating several incurable diseases.

Trump faces backlash for comments about parents of slain soldier

Trump faces backlash for comments about parents of slain soldier

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Donald Trump's own party leaders came out openly against the Republican presidential nominee.

B'desh court bars publication of novel on 1975 coup

B'desh court bars publication of novel on 1975 coup

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Bangladesh's high court on Tuesday banned the publication of a political novel by popular writer Humayun Ahmed for "distortion of historical facts" about the assassination of the country's founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of his family members in the 1975 coup.

Now, book your entry ticket to the Taj Mahal online

Now, book your entry ticket to the Taj Mahal online

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Now you can book online your entry tickets to the Taj Mahal in Agra and Humayun's Tomb in the national capital.

A history lesson for the Obamas

A history lesson for the Obamas

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

K K Mohammad, who took the US First Couple around Humayun's Tomb while explaining its history, tells Sheela Bhatt that the tour was a crash course in architecture and history for the Obamas.

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Rediff.com23 May 2018

How many of these have you visited?

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Three TMC leaders Amit Mitra, Bratya Basu and Rathin Ghosh were sworn-in virtually. Mitra is unwell and both Basu and Ghosh are recuperating from COVID-19.

UP SIMI chief arrested

UP SIMI chief arrested

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The Uttar Pradesh chief of the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India outfit, who had been absconding since 2001, has been arrested, officials said on Monday. Humam Ahmad alias Humayun was arrested by the Special Task Force and Anti-Terrorist Squad of the Uttar Pradesh police from Gorakhpur district on Sunday

When will Indians stop killing each other for the cow?

When will Indians stop killing each other for the cow?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'The cow can always be the CAUSE.' 'Cause for murder. Cause for setting India's people against each other.' 'Not recognising the fact that this can tip the country into an unending spiral of civil strife and set the much-vaunted 'India story' back by years is the ultimate stupidity of all,' says Shuma Raha.

No AIMIM or no ISF; Muslims reposed faith in TMC

No AIMIM or no ISF; Muslims reposed faith in TMC

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Interestingly, the Muslim representation in West Bengal assembly has dropped this time when compared to what it was in 2016, even as members of the community voted en masse for the Mamata Banerjee camp.

Obama reunites with labourer's son he inspired during 2010 visit

Obama reunites with labourer's son he inspired during 2010 visit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The US president met the teen when he visited Humayun's Tomb in 2010.

Food pics! A dawat on Delhi streets

Food pics! A dawat on Delhi streets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com gives us a glimpse of her delightful gastronomical adventure in Delhi.

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The Republic nominee said, 'I created lot of jobs, built great structures. Sure those are sacrifices.'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'

All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

Centre not disbursing PM-Kisan funds in Bengal: Mamata

Centre not disbursing PM-Kisan funds in Bengal: Mamata

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre was not disbursing funds under the PM-Kisan scheme to peasants in the state despite the Trinamool Congress administration having sent the verified names of farmers to it.

10 photos that will inspire you to travel to Delhi

10 photos that will inspire you to travel to Delhi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

We've been asking you to share your most interesting #India-Photos and travel stories.

How this Delhi blogger found her bikini body

How this Delhi blogger found her bikini body

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Radhika Bose turned her love for travel and fitness into a way of life.

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Unable to visit the monument during his first visit to India, US President Barack Obama made enquiries about it with ASI guide. Kavita Chowdhury reports.

Mamata's reshuffles ministry, inducts 8 new faces

Mamata's reshuffles ministry, inducts 8 new faces

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Reshuffling her 18-month-old ministry in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday inducted eight new faces, mostly from rural Bengal, with an eye on the coming panchayat elections in the state.

IN PICS: The amazing history of Delhi's Purana Qila

IN PICS: The amazing history of Delhi's Purana Qila

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Purana Qila may be a regular weekend haunt for many locals but the history behind the landmark is as fascinating as it is bloody finds out Nirdesh K Singh.

The Empire review

The Empire review

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Kunal Kapoor's bland portrayal cannot bring out Babur's fascinating persona or self-deprecating temperament, feels Sukanya Verma.

'If BJP comes to power, Muslims will be in trouble'

'If BJP comes to power, Muslims will be in trouble'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'I have interacted with Muslim women in rural Bengal, they are scared of the BJP.'

Google's doodle honours India's diversity, harmony for R-Day

Google's doodle honours India's diversity, harmony for R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The multi-hued doodle, with a dominant blue tone, depicts iconic monuments interspersed with images of famous music instruments and dance forms. The six letters of the word Google have been portrayed colourfully and using images of India's national bird and an iconic south Indian dance form.

Bengal set for second phase polling, all eyes on Nandigram

Bengal set for second phase polling, all eyes on Nandigram

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are contesting in all the 30 seats, while the Communist Party of India-Marxist is in the fray in 15 and its alliance partners of Sanjukta Morcha the Congress and ISF are competing in 13 and two seats respectively.

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Keeping trusted men in key positions at Lahore, Rawalpindi and Peshawar has become vital for Bajwa, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Why Pakistan cricketers are retiring in large numbers

Why Pakistan cricketers are retiring in large numbers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'If they want us to announce our retirements we will do it, but we can't waste an opportunity to earn good money.'

Delhi, Mumbai among world's richest cities

Delhi, Mumbai among world's richest cities

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

There are some cities in the world where earnings are really high.

Snipers, 2000 troopers to guard Obama in Delhi

Snipers, 2000 troopers to guard Obama in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

An unprecedented ground-to-air security apparatus has been put in place in New Delhi, which prepares to host US President Barack Obama on Sunday.

Obama's daughters to miss out on India trip

Obama's daughters to miss out on India trip

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

While First Lady Michelle will accompany Barack Obama during his India trip, school will prevent their daughters Sasha and Malia from visiting the country along with their parents.

Pak film 'Main Hoon Afridi' set for Eid release in India

Pak film 'Main Hoon Afridi' set for Eid release in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Pakistan's first sports film 'Main Hoon Afridi' is all set for release on Eid.

Distributed millions among Pak politicians: ISI

Distributed millions among Pak politicians: ISI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

In a startling disclosure, Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence has admitted in the court that it had distributed huge amount of money to political parties and leaders including former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif, Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, Zafarullah Jamali and Mohammad Khan Junejo.

Tum bohot accha kar rahe ho, Obamaji told them

Tum bohot accha kar rahe ho, Obamaji told them

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

A group of kids met US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama when the couple was visiting Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi. They may not know how big a leader they had met, but they sure feel proud and counted. They share their experience with rediff.com's Sahim Salim.

'Have some dignity': SC to Congress's Adhir Chowdhury on bungalow eviction row

'Have some dignity': SC to Congress's Adhir Chowdhury on bungalow eviction row

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The apex court rejected the plea of Chowdhury when his counsel mentioned the matter for urgent hearing and said that it is not going to list it and rather dismissed it at the threshold.

Forces consolidate position in Ramgarh

Forces consolidate position in Ramgarh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

"We are going to villages surrounding Ramgarh and consolidating our position and reassuring the people that they were now free from the fear of Maoists," Burdwan Assistant Superintendent of Police Humayun Kabir told PTI.