News for 'Kashmiri'

Pak win: Agra lawyers refuse legal help to Kashmiri students charged with sedition

Pak win: Agra lawyers refuse legal help to Kashmiri students charged with sedition

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The students were booked under the Act that dates back to the British era allegedly for posting a WhatsApp status praising Pakistan players after the team's victory against India in a T20 cricket match on October 24.

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.

'They See Me As A Villain'

'They See Me As A Villain'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'I want to break the notion that models can't act.'

Hurriyat condemns killing of Kashmiri Pandit, 2 others

Hurriyat condemns killing of Kashmiri Pandit, 2 others

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The separatist amalgam appealed to the international community to intervene in putting an end to the daily violence and tragic loss of life in Kashmir by "pushing for the resolution of the lingering Kashmir conflict, which is the root cause of all this suffering".

In RS Sitharaman pins Kashmiri Pandit killings on Farooq-Cong govt

In RS Sitharaman pins Kashmiri Pandit killings on Farooq-Cong govt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday rebutted the Opposition's charge that the Bharatiya Janata Party too shared the responsibility for the failure to check the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990 as it was supporting the then V P Singh-led government at the Centre.

Communication blockade strikes at the heart of Kashmiri life

Communication blockade strikes at the heart of Kashmiri life

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Those who have not lived and imbibed the social and cultural patterns of Kashmir cannot quite fathom the importance of inter-personal communication in Kashmiri society,' says David Devadas.

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tried to buy a house on his recent visit to Srinagar.

Biden picks Kashmiri-origin Sameera Fazili in WH team

Biden picks Kashmiri-origin Sameera Fazili in WH team

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

In December, Aisha Shah was named as Partnerships Manager at the White House Office of Digital Strategy.

Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba claims house arrest

Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba claims house arrest

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and several other regional party leaders on Monday claimed that they have been placed under house arrest on the fifth anniversary of the reading down of Article 370 of the Constitution that provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

SEE: Sarfaraz Khan marries Kashmiri girl in Shopian!

SEE: Sarfaraz Khan marries Kashmiri girl in Shopian!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Mumbai cricketer Sarfaraz Khan has married a girl from Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Govt not letting us leave: Kashmiri Pandit organisation moves HC

Govt not letting us leave: Kashmiri Pandit organisation moves HC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Citing media reports, KPSS chief Sanjay K Tickoo claimed that the Hindus living in Kashmir wanted to leave the Valley but the government was not allowing them to do so.

Viral video: Delhi Police says no direction to deny lodging to Kashmiris

Viral video: Delhi Police says no direction to deny lodging to Kashmiris

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The statement comes after a purported viral video on social media shows a man allegedly being denied reservation in hotel as he is from the union territory.

Art 370 fueled separatism in J-K, Modi govt ended terrorism: Amit Shah

Art 370 fueled separatism in J-K, Modi govt ended terrorism: Amit Shah

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 was crucial in ending terrorism in Kashmir. He stated that the provision fostered separatism among Kashmiri youth and impeded the region's full integration into India. Shah also highlighted the development initiatives undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir post-Article 370, including a reduction in terrorism, successful local body elections, and an increase in tourism and film production. He emphasized the significance of writing India's history with facts and evidence, countering narratives that had obscured the country's rich heritage.

What Anushka Loves To Play With

What Anushka Loves To Play With

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication' for the Alyad Palyad actor.

Kashmiri rifleman Rana leaves behind broken heart, shattered dreams

Kashmiri rifleman Rana leaves behind broken heart, shattered dreams

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A soldier's family in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar was preparing for his marriage in December but fate had something else in store as the braveheart laid down his life fighting terrorists in Rajouri district.

'Shine On, Gudda, The LEGEND'

'Shine On, Gudda, The LEGEND'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Nikita Sahay, a former captain in the Indian Army who has worked with Rohit Bal, shares fond memories of the legendary designer who passed away into the ages on November 1, 2024.

'Lady Don' wanted in Delhi Burger King murder case held in UP

'Lady Don' wanted in Delhi Burger King murder case held in UP

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Annu Dhankar, who police referred to as 'Lady Don', was nabbed near the Indo-Nepal border in Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

J-K statehood, rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits among Cong's demands

J-K statehood, rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits among Cong's demands

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Congress put up five demands at the all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leaders of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday including early statehood, conducting polls to restore democracy and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits.

'Will BJP Be In A Majority Forever?'

'Will BJP Be In A Majority Forever?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'If the country felt very strongly about the BJP, then why did the country not put money where the mouth is?'

A Kashmiri success story you MUST read!

A Kashmiri success story you MUST read!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Irrespective of their politics, people feel happy.' 'One of the best compliments I have received is that I have made it from Kashmir to Karnataka.'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?'

UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

He said the incident occurred on August 12 at the busstahd and the police were informed about it Saturday evening.

'Kashmiris are not secessionists or terrorists'

'Kashmiris are not secessionists or terrorists'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'The people of the state can be won over by love, and not by swords.'

Pushkar priest reveals Rahul's gotra, says he's Kashmiri Brahmin

Pushkar priest reveals Rahul's gotra, says he's Kashmiri Brahmin

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Kaul claimed that he possessed old records, or 'pothi', in which the record of his family tree is registered and the priest's ancestors had made Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru and other members of the family do puja at the Pushkar Sarovar.

Temple Reopens In Kashmir After 30 Years

Temple Reopens In Kashmir After 30 Years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Anandeshwar Bhairav temple reopens after 30 years at Maisuma in the heart of Srinagar. The area is the stronghold and residence of JKLF chief Yasin Malik.

Transfer requests unheeded: Slain Kashmiri teacher's husband blames govt

Transfer requests unheeded: Slain Kashmiri teacher's husband blames govt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Bala and Kumar were transferred to another school in a safer area only on Monday night. Tuesday was supposed to be the last day for Bala at her old school.

9 properties of Kashmiri Pandits restored to owners: Govt

9 properties of Kashmiri Pandits restored to owners: Govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Rai said as per the information provided by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, after the abrogation of Article 370, a total of 520 migrants have returned to Kashmir for taking up the jobs under the Prime Minister's Development Package-2015.

What Is On Tara's Mind?

What Is On Tara's Mind?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Nimrat does something for the first time... Diljit meets some monks... Rhea goes on a holiday...

Republic Day Celebrated In Kashmir With Gusto!

Republic Day Celebrated In Kashmir With Gusto!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The glimpses when for the first time, thousands of Kashmiri people attend the 75th Republic Day celebration function parade, at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Kashmiri Pandits offer prayers during Kheer Bhawani mela after 2 yrs

Kashmiri Pandits offer prayers during Kheer Bhawani mela after 2 yrs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Amidst Covid scare, hundreds of pilgrims paid obeisance at the famous Ragnya Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Friday for the annual Kheer Bhawani mela, praying for peace in the union territory and for the pandemic to end.

'Kashmiris are going nowhere'

'Kashmiris are going nowhere'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'Their redemption is here. Definitely not in Pakistan.' 'They know if they step 20 steps on the other side of the Line of Control they will never return.' 'They will be ill treated.'

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

The protest was organised by All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), whose delegation led by its president Ravinder Raina later submitted a memorandum to the Lt Governor G C Murmu, highlighting various demands with special thrust for return and rehabilitation in their homeland.

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Whether she is in power or not, she always makes it a point to visit us. This is her best quality as a leader.'

CRPF asks Kashmiris to use its helpline if threatened

CRPF asks Kashmiris to use its helpline if threatened

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

They can call on 24x7 toll free number 14411 or send an SMS at mobile no: 7082814411 'for speedy assistance in case they face any difficulties or harassment'.

'Kashmir Needs A Bal Thackeray'

'Kashmir Needs A Bal Thackeray'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'Afzal Guru became a victim of Pakistan's conspiracy. He was used as a means, just like all other innocent Kashmiris.'

Electoral roll errors bar scores of displaced KPs from voting in Jammu

Electoral roll errors bar scores of displaced KPs from voting in Jammu

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Even as KPs lined up across special polling stations in Jammu amid tight security, several of them had to return without casting their vote.

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.

Kashmiri migrant employees will be posted in secure locations by June 6

Kashmiri migrant employees will be posted in secure locations by June 6

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

In view of increased threat perception, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday decided to immediately post Kashmiri migrants employed under prime minister's special package and other employees belonging to the Jammu division in "secured locations'' in the Valley by June 6, officials sources said.