News for 'Imam'

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar Jadhav claimed three wickets each followed by Rohit Sharma's quickfire half-century as India registered a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against Pakistan.

Muslim groups stay away from Boston suspect's funeral

Muslim groups stay away from Boston suspect's funeral

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The funeral of one of the Boston blast suspects is posing a challenge for the Muslim community in the city as dozens of mosques and Islamic groups have distanced themselves from conducting the service fearing retaliation

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric mourns Thackeray's death

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric mourns Thackeray's death

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

While top politicians shirked from making any comment on Bal Thackeray stature, a leading Islamic cleric did not hesitate to praise the Shiv Sena supremo for carving out an unparalleled stature for himself.

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Dawood Ibrahim is wanted in India to face the law of the land for carrying out serial blasts in Mumbai in 1993 in which scores of people were killed and injured.

Australia sniff victory over Pakistan after late strikes

Australia sniff victory over Pakistan after late strikes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Pakistan, who have lost 13 consecutive Tests in Australia, were in big trouble at 39 for three when rain forced an early end

Jama Masjid shahi iman snaps ties with Samajwadi Party

Jama Masjid shahi iman snaps ties with Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Severing ties with the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari has sent resignations of his supporters, including his member of Legislative Assembly son-in-law, from all positions in the state government.

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Mulk tells Indian Muslims they have to ensure that their children don't get involved in jihad, and at the same time tells Hindus not to doubt the patriotism of Indian Muslims, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Four persons arrested in Pandya murder case

Four persons arrested in Pandya murder case

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

One of them is a cleric from Karimnagar district.

One arrested in Ranchi over Hyderabad twin blasts

One arrested in Ranchi over Hyderabad twin blasts

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

A man has been arrested in Ranchi in connection with the twin Hyderabad blasts which claimed 16 lives on February 21, the police said on Monday.

World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge to enter Bigg Boss 6

World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge to enter Bigg Boss 6

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The 18-year-old girl will enter the house on November 22.

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania released a statement on Saturday wishing "warm greetings" to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

Message prompted Mamata to act against Rushdie: Cleric

Message prompted Mamata to act against Rushdie: Cleric

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

A Muslim cleric claimed on Friday that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had ordered Kolkata police to block the visit of controversial author Salman Rushdie to the metropolis on Wednesday at his instance.

Steyn surpasses Pollock; Olivier takes six to skittle Pakistan

Steyn surpasses Pollock; Olivier takes six to skittle Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Dale Steyn become South Africa's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Pakistan have dropped out-of-sorts pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 17-man squad for next month's two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, with left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz earning a recall.

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'I don't celebrate my success and that's why I don't moan my failures.'

Is the IM setting up new terror camps in Jharkhand?

Is the IM setting up new terror camps in Jharkhand?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Indian Mujahideen terror suspect Manzar Imam may have been the man the police was looking for in the Students Islamic Movement of India training camp case in Vagamon, Kerala. However, his interrogation has revealed that the IM may have plans to set up a base camp in Jharkhand, and this has sent officials into a frenzy. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Bukhari stopped, later allowed to go to slain cop's home

Bukhari stopped, later allowed to go to slain cop's home

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Delhi's Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari was stopped in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh on Monday afternoon for nearly two hours while he was on way to the native village of DSP Zia-ul-Haq who was killed by a mob last Saturday.

No evidence of Christian girl's blasphemy: Pak police

No evidence of Christian girl's blasphemy: Pak police

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

The Pakistan police on Saturday said they had found no evidence that young Christian girl Rimsha Masih had committed blasphemy by desecrating pages of a religious text.

Bali bomb mastermind sentenced to death

Bali bomb mastermind sentenced to death

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

An Indonesian court on Wednesday sentenced Islamic militant Imam Samudra to death for masterminding the Bali bombings which killed 202 people in October, 2002.

Genelia D'Souza returns to the small screen!

Genelia D'Souza returns to the small screen!

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Bigg Boss's Urvashi: I've never earned so much money

Bigg Boss's Urvashi: I've never earned so much money

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Winner Urvashi Dholakia, and finalists Imam and Sana talk about their stint in Bigg Boss 6.

Urvashi Dholakia wins Bigg Boss 6

Urvashi Dholakia wins Bigg Boss 6

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Urvashi Dholakia won the sixth season of the popular reality TV show Bigg Boss. The actress, who was very popular as the vampish Komolika in the soap Kasautii Zindagii Kay, was clearly a favourite among the viewers.

Review: Dear Maya: For the love of Manisha Koirala

Review: Dear Maya: For the love of Manisha Koirala

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Watching the mild-mannered actress return to screen after a personally difficult time resonates with the headway she makes as Maya, says Sukanya Verma.

UP Hindu political outfit chief murdered at home

UP Hindu political outfit chief murdered at home

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Kamlesh Tiwari, 45, was earlier associated with a faction of the Hindu Mahasabha, they said.

1st Test: Patel scythes down Pakistan as Kiwis seal four-run win

1st Test: Patel scythes down Pakistan as Kiwis seal four-run win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel claimed five wickets in the second innings as New Zealand beat Pakistan by four runs on a dramatic fourth day of the opening Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Owaisi's entry into Bengal likely to unsettle TMC

Owaisi's entry into Bengal likely to unsettle TMC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The TMC, which is yet to fully recover from the 2019 Lok Sabha poll setback, when the BJP's tally soared from two to 18, is apprehensive that the AIMIM may act as "spoiler" in several assembly segments.

There is chronic famine in India, says Binayak Sen

There is chronic famine in India, says Binayak Sen

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Dr Sen, 62, who is currently facing charges of sedition in India, came to England, with his wife Illina, to receive the Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award 2011. Naomi Canton caught up with him in London during his trip.

2 Indians among 26 killed in suicide attack in Kuwait mosque

2 Indians among 26 killed in suicide attack in Kuwait mosque

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Both the victims -- Rizwan Husain, 31, and Ibne Abbas, 25, -- were taking part in the prayers when they died.

'Modi's refusal of skull cap is an insult to Islam'

'Modi's refusal of skull cap is an insult to Islam'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi refused to put on a 'skull cap' offered by a Muslim cleric during his sadbhavana fast in Ahmedabad.

'Bigg Boss wasn't easy'

'Bigg Boss wasn't easy'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

'I am here to stay!' Priya Malik tells Rajul Hegde.

PHOTOS: Best moments from the World Cup so far...

PHOTOS: Best moments from the World Cup so far...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

There were close matches, acrobatic fielding, some sharp bowling and big runs scored in the round-robin phase. Here are some memorable moments from the World Cup so far

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, win ODI series 2-0

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, win ODI series 2-0

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

A century opening stand between Abid Ali and Fakhar Zaman guided Pakistan to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final One-Day International in Karachi on Wednesday. The victory enabled the hosts clinch the series 2-0.

What Pakistan MUST do to seal semis spot in World Cup

What Pakistan MUST do to seal semis spot in World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The road to the knockout stage for Sarfaraz Ahmed and his men is just an improbable mathematical calculation and that too provided Pakistan win the toss and bat first.

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Will these contestants dance into your screen when the show starts later this month?

Osama bin Laden was blind in one eye: Zawahiri

Osama bin Laden was blind in one eye: Zawahiri

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was blind in one eye since an accident during his youth and was a one-time member of the Muslim Brotherhood, his successor has claimed in a new video tribute to the terror mastermind.

Mamata woos Muslims for panchayat polls

Mamata woos Muslims for panchayat polls

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

With an eye on next year's panchayat polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday showered more sops on the Muslim community, including new loan schemes and an employment bank. The announcement comes days after she declared a monthly honorarium and housing subsidy for imams in the state.

Touring Argentina with Khatron Ke Khiladi

Touring Argentina with Khatron Ke Khiladi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

No fear, only laughs here!

'Sania unlucky to cop unnecessary criticism'

'Sania unlucky to cop unnecessary criticism'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has come to the defence of Sania Mirza, saying the Indian tennis star is unlucky to find herself in the firing line of fans every time arch-rivals India and Pakistan play an international match. Sania is married to former skipper Shoaib Malik, who is currently a part of Pakistan's cricket team competing in the ongoing World Cup in England.

Propaganda war takes over Teheran's showpiece summit

Propaganda war takes over Teheran's showpiece summit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport is located 30 miles southwest of the city, but the drive from the airport to the downtown area where the hotels are located is a smooth drive despite the traffic.