News for 'Jahan'

'Rahul Gandhi missing' posters surface in Amethi

'Rahul Gandhi missing' posters surface in Amethi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Missing persons posters featuring Rahul Gandhi's image pop up in Amethi.

Retired post office clerk builds his own 'Taj Mahal'

Retired post office clerk builds his own 'Taj Mahal'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Unlike the Mughal emperor's monument that is a popular tourist destination, Faizul Hasan Qadri wants his Taj to remain just a shrine of his love for his wife.

Ishrat case: Why CBI charge-sheet does not name Modi, Amit Shah

Ishrat case: Why CBI charge-sheet does not name Modi, Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The charge-sheet contains the testimony of senior Gujarat police official who claimed that he had heard former DIG D G Vanzara telling his junior about permission from the two leaders to go ahead with the encounter. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In a war of guerrilla resistance from 1682 to 1707, the Marathas destroyed the foundations of the Mughal empire.' 'Shivaji was dead, but his example and ideals survived and were the main source for inspiration for the Marathas in their desperate struggle with the mighty Mughal empire,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), the well known military historian.

Headley testimony: Rajnath demands Oppn apologise to BJP

Headley testimony: Rajnath demands Oppn apologise to BJP

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Union Home minister Rajnath Singh asked Opposition parties if they were prepared to apologise to the nation for their "malicious campaign" against PM Modi over the killing of Ishrat Jehan.

What was Durex thinking?!

What was Durex thinking?!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Durex took liberties and posted: 'Congrats Deepika and Ranveer for officially putting a ring on it', along with the caption, 'We have got you covered'. Any high-profile event these days, says Veer Arjun Singh, is also a fast-action marketing exercise for brands.

BCCI announces new contracts; Dhoni and Ashwin relegated

BCCI announces new contracts; Dhoni and Ashwin relegated

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators announced a new category 'A+' with an annual retainership of Rs. 7 crore. The top category includes the likes of captain Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah.

Which film are you looking forward to?

Which film are you looking forward to?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

This summer, infact the first half of this year has been quite dry with hardly any hits.

The MBA who became a playback singer

The MBA who became a playback singer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Aanchal Shrivastava took a huge risk when she quit a well paying job to become a full-time singer.

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Rediff.com16 May 2019

In a first such action in India's electoral history, the Election Commission had Wednesday ordered campaigning in the nine West Bengal constituencies to end at 10 pm on Thursday, instead of 6 pm on Friday, in the wake of violence between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata during Amit Shah's roadshow.

Michael Radford set to direct  Taj

Michael Radford set to direct Taj

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Radford will be helming the pic from a script penned by Krishna Shan, reports Variety.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

A morning with the first Indian in space

A morning with the first Indian in space

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The remarkable story of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, will be seen in a film featuring Aamir Khan.

The Mind of Karan Johar

The Mind of Karan Johar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Bolly Woods column captures the man behind the camera.

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

BJP attacks Congress, Chidambaram on Ishrat affidavit

BJP attacks Congress, Chidambaram on Ishrat affidavit

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the government on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over the Ishrat Jahan case

Video of boys molesting a girl in UP goes viral; one held

Video of boys molesting a girl in UP goes viral; one held

Rediff.com28 May 2017

While the girls are seen pleading with them to let them go, the boys are seen laughing and a few of them shooting the incident.

Sohrabuddin case gives hope to Ishrat's family

Sohrabuddin case gives hope to Ishrat's family

Rediff.com2 May 2007

No one listened to us when we had said it in 2004. But now that the truth has been exposed with the fake encounter case , we hope that proper investigations will be conducted in the matter and justice will be done'

Sena plays name game with Aurangabad in drought-hit Marathwada

Sena plays name game with Aurangabad in drought-hit Marathwada

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In drought-hit Marathwada region, the focus has shifted to renaming the city of Aurangabad, with BJP and Shiv Sena raising a pitch to rename the city as 'Sambhajinagar'.

PIX: Abhishek, Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Abhishek, Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Happy Rakhi!

Highlights from 1st day of Budget session

Highlights from 1st day of Budget session

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Budget session of Parliament is all set for a stormy start on Tuesday with major opposition parties planning to corner the government.

Former cricketers come to Shami's defense over trolls on wife

Former cricketers come to Shami's defense over trolls on wife

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Former cricketers have come to defense of ace Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who came under sharp criticism of Muslim fanatics for posting his wife Hasin Jahan's pictures on social media. On December 23, Shami posted a picture along with his wife after which he was viciously trolled, with some even abusing him for the outfit of his wife. Shami was reminded of his religion, with some even asking why his wife was not wearing a hijab.

Desh bhakti in Bollywood

Desh bhakti in Bollywood

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Abhishek, Ajay, Alia, Anushka, Karan, Karthik, Ranveer, Richa, SRK, Shilpa, Sonakshi, Sonam, Varun... celebrate Independence Day.

Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Party leaders and workers will try to build up public opinion against the alleged anti-national activities in the central varsity and in support of action against people involved in it.

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'People have already given a verdict against Himesh Reshammiya.' 'If people watch my performance with an open mind, then there is a chance that they will accept me.'

SC allows Guj govt to accept DGP PP Pandey's offer to stepdown

SC allows Guj govt to accept DGP PP Pandey's offer to stepdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The bench recorded that Pandey, in the letter, expressed willingness to step down and urged the state government to revoke the notification appointing him till April 30.

10 Things We LOVE About Alia Bhatt

10 Things We LOVE About Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Happy birthday, Alia!

CBI reward for info on terror suspects killed with Ishrat

CBI reward for info on terror suspects killed with Ishrat

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for anyone providing information on Zishan Johar and Amjad Ali Rana, the two persons who were killed in an encounter along with Ishrat Jahan in June 2004.

Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty welcome Eiffel Tower on Twitter

Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty welcome Eiffel Tower on Twitter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The Taj Mahal joined New York's Empire State Building in welcoming the tall Paris tower to the world of microblogging.

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

With organic kitchen gardens, Goa's luxury holiday homes are raising the bar The ease of reaching the destination, the mix of party culture and quietude are some of the reasons why individuals are increasingly investing in Goa

Sandeep Acharya album to hit stores

Sandeep Acharya album to hit stores

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to suspended Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rajkumar Pandian, who was arrested in connection with the alleged fake encounter killings of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kauserbi.

Taj set to enter new Seven Wonders' list

Taj set to enter new Seven Wonders' list

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The new wonders of the world will be announced at a official declaration ceremony at Lisbon in Portugal on July seven.

Chai Pani sells Brand India

Chai Pani sells Brand India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

AAP's LS candidate Savita Bhatti opts out of race

AAP's LS candidate Savita Bhatti opts out of race

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party's candidate Savita Bhatti on Sunday opted out of Lok Sabha polls from the lone Chandigarh parliamentary seat. Savita, widow of comedian and satirist Jaspal Bhatti shot off an e-mail to the AAP office in Delhi mentioning that she is "not interested" in contesting the general elections.

Tension in Mumbra as Ishrat's body arrives

Tension in Mumbra as Ishrat's body arrives

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

The 19-year-old student and three other men, two of them believed to be Pakistani nationals, were intercepted and killed in an encounter by the Ahmedabad police on the outskirts of city on June 15.

Ishrat case: Non-bailable warrant issued against PP Pandey

Ishrat case: Non-bailable warrant issued against PP Pandey

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad issued a non-bailable warrant against Additional Director General of Police PP Pandey, named as one of the accused in the CBI charge-sheet in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case.

Cong leader courts controversy over Rahul's marriage, regrets

Cong leader courts controversy over Rahul's marriage, regrets

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

All India Congress Committee secretary Shyoraj Jivan Valmiki stirred a controversy on Wednesday by saying Rahul Gandhi had vowed not to marry to prevent "dynastic rule" but apologised soon for the gaffe.