News for 'Humayun'

'We wouldn't mind calling Jashn a Mahesh Bhatt film'

'We wouldn't mind calling Jashn a Mahesh Bhatt film'

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Director duo Raksha Mistry and Hasnain Hyderabadwala on their latest movie, a musical, starring Adhyayan Suman, Shahana Goswami, Anjana Sukhani and Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed.

Ban on 6 more Pakistan ICL players off

Ban on 6 more Pakistan ICL players off

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The Sindh high court today lifted the domestic ban on six Pakistani players who had joined the Indian Cricket League, thus clearing 17 'rebel' players to play in local tournaments. Imran Farhat, Imran Nazir, Humayun Farhat, Taufiq Umar, Riaz Afridi and Arshad Khan thus joined 11 other Pakistani players who got a similar reprieve from the court last week, PCB lawyer Shan Gul said.

Security forces enter Lalgarh, 4 Maoists killed

Security forces enter Lalgarh, 4 Maoists killed

Rediff.com21 Jun 2009

The first group of securitymen arrived at Lalgarh police station, which had been cut off by the tribals since November last year, with the police saying that it was a 'partial victory'.

Pakistan scrambles fighter jets over major cities

Pakistan scrambles fighter jets over major cities

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

The aircraft roared over Islamabad, the nearby garrison city of Rawalpindi and other cities this afternoon as Air Force spokesman Air Commodore Humayun Viqar Zephyr said in a statement: "in view of the current environment, PAF has enhanced its vigilance."

Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination

Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Taj Mahal is popular among virtual travellers.

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'By convention, the prime minister is technically kept in the loop for the DG, ISI's appointment.' 'It remains to be seen if Prime Minister Imran Khan is able to indicate any preference by then,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Saqlain on ICL radar

Saqlain on ICL radar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

The Indian Cricket League has zeroed in on seven Pakistani players, including former spinners Mushtaq Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq.

India, Pak form JWG on local governance

India, Pak form JWG on local governance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

The group will recommend schedules of activities for bilateral exchanges between the two countries.

'Babur could be really brutal'

'Babur could be really brutal'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'Physically, he was a strong man, but given to moments of emotional weakness.' 'He had to be put back on the right track by the women in his life.'

Nazir, Musthaq shine in Badshahs' victory

Nazir, Musthaq shine in Badshahs' victory

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Imran Nazir's brilliant batting coupled with disciplined bowing by Mushtaq Ahmed helped Lahore Badshahs thrash Delhi Giants by eight wickets in the ICL Twenty20 match in Gurgaon on Sunday night. Chasing, 105 to win, Badshahs overhauled the target with 31 balls to spare, as Nazir hit an unbeaten 60 off 47-balls.

10 #India-Photos that will take your breath away!

10 #India-Photos that will take your breath away!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Why travel overseas when you can travel in India? The latest in our series on #India-Photos!

After Red Fort, govt plans to put more monuments under 'private care': Alphons

After Red Fort, govt plans to put more monuments under 'private care': Alphons

Rediff.com2 May 2018

However, many historians, conservationists and artists have slam move to 'entrust' Red Fort to cement company.

BSF man killed in Bangla firing

BSF man killed in Bangla firing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

A Border Secrurity Force personnel and two civilians, one Bangladeshi and one Indian, were killed as Bangladesh Rifles and the BSF exchanged gunshots at Padma Shakhra frontier in the Bangladesh's western frontier.

Delhi: Mayawati has arrived with a bang

Delhi: Mayawati has arrived with a bang

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Mayawati has arrived with a bang. Her Lutyen's bungalow in a bylane of Humayun Road is decorated as if some Rajasthani maharaja of old has returned from the battleground after winning enemy territory.

'All the vaccines, so far, seem to be protecting from severe illness'

'All the vaccines, so far, seem to be protecting from severe illness'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'The immune protection may well wane somewhat, and that's what we have to monitor.' 'Should it wane to the point where vaccinated individuals are getting severe disease, then we really will need to give them booster shots and that'll apply regardless of what vaccine they've got the first time.'

What is going on in Pakistan?

What is going on in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

His ministers's conduct may lead to a distancing between the army leadership and Prime Minister Imran Khan reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Hangover? Here's a herbal solution

Hangover? Here's a herbal solution

Rediff.com5 May 2005

FICCI team to visit Pak in May

FICCI team to visit Pak in May

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

To reap the benefits following India and Pakistan governments' decision to further bilateral trade ties, a high-powered 70-member delegation of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Pak rules out MFN status to India

Pak rules out MFN status to India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Dampening hopes of economic ties receiving a boost during President Pervez Musharraf's visit, Pakistan has ruled out granting the Most Favoured Nation status to India and said that bilateral trade was linked to 'substantial political dialogue.'

Remove tariff barriers for MFN status: Pak

Remove tariff barriers for MFN status: Pak

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Pakistan has said it could grant Most Favoured Nation status to India if New Delhi ensured a level playing field by removing tariff and non-tariff barriers on Pakistan's finished goods.

Why this Obama image was nothing but a good photo-op

Why this Obama image was nothing but a good photo-op

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

US president was unaware that the son of a manual labourer had to abandon studies

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'How can the monument where the prime minister unfurls the flag on Independence Day, in a ceremony broadcast and telecast nationally, be maintained by a private entity?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

'Would Muslims have a place in your America?': Slain soldier's dad to Trump

'Would Muslims have a place in your America?': Slain soldier's dad to Trump

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Khizr Khan, 66, father of Army Captain Humayun Khan, hit the campaign trail for the first time along with Hillary Clinton to make an emotional endorsement of the Democratic nominee.

Pak softens stance on MFN to India

Pak softens stance on MFN to India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

As India and Pakistan agreed to resume talks at political level, Islamabad has said it is ready to discuss bilateral trade, including the grant of most favoured nation status to India

Pak willing to talk on MFN issue

Pak willing to talk on MFN issue

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Pakistan minister says move part of confidence building measures.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The iconic hotel opens after Rs 6-billion revamp

HC allows Kanshi Ram's kin to meet him

HC allows Kanshi Ram's kin to meet him

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

The BSP founder is recuperating in Mayawati's Humayun Road residence in Delhi after being discharged from Batra Hospital on July 1.\n\n

No movement of migrants, tourists outside govt guidelines: MHA

No movement of migrants, tourists outside govt guidelines: MHA

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Asked during a press briefing if special trains and private vehicles will also be allowed to transport these people as demanded by some states and others, Joint Secretary in the Union home ministry Punya Salila Srivastava said the orders issued at present were for 'using buses and for group of persons'.

Olympic torch to reach Delhi on June 10

Olympic torch to reach Delhi on June 10

Rediff.com17 May 2004

The sacred flame will pass through 34 cities in 26 countries in 35 days before returning to Greece on July 9.

End of the road for Pak army chief?

End of the road for Pak army chief?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'A six month extension, if not extended further, would make General Bajwa a lame duck chief, altering the balance of his equations with the senior peer group of lieutenant generals,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pak ready to resume trade with India

Pak ready to resume trade with India

Rediff.com13 May 2003

In a significant turnaround, Pakistan has said it is ready to resume trade relations with India on bilateral level as well as under the SAARC umbrella as soon as dialogue between the two countries begins

Govt to roll out Wi-Fi in 25 cities by June 2015

Govt to roll out Wi-Fi in 25 cities by June 2015

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The government is looking for a speedy roll out of Wi-Fi services at select public places in top 25 cities with population of over 10 lakh by June 2015.

Re-christen all roads, monuments named after Mughals, says VHP

Re-christen all roads, monuments named after Mughals, says VHP

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday demanded that all roads and monuments named after Mughal emperors be re-christened, claiming that the country should not drag on with "signs of slavery".

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Readers share their best travel pics!

30 Srinagar girls ignore terror warning, head out for tour

30 Srinagar girls ignore terror warning, head out for tour

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Ignoring the warning of women's outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat, a group of 30 girl students from various schools in Srinagar have embarked on an Army-sponsored educational tour.

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Given the past practice in the Pakistan army, this delay is most unusual,' notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

'After it was finished, Shah Jahan visited the Taj only twice.' 'There is a letter from Aurangzeb to him after a visit, reporting that the dome was leaking and needed to be fixed.' 'Shah Jahan wasn't bothered: He had moved on to designing his next project, Shahjahanabad,' reveals Aakar Patel.

WB govt reinstates officials removed by the EC

WB govt reinstates officials removed by the EC

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The West Bengal government on Monday reinstated its seven senior officials who were removed from their posts early last month on the directive of Election Commission, to their previous postings.