News for 'M J Akbar'

Student from Hyderabad shot at in US; family seeks help from Sushma Swaraj

Student from Hyderabad shot at in US; family seeks help from Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Mohammed Akbar, doing his masters in computer sciences, was injured when a bullet hit his right cheek on December 6.

Hrithik's Biggest Hits!

Hrithik's Biggest Hits!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Joginder Tuteja looks at Hrithik's biggest hits over the years.

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'Given that he would have a good understanding of how many jobs the economy can create at the moment, was Modi hailing the modest pakoda-seller to infuse some charm in self-employment?' asks Udit Misra.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Toofaan review

Toofaan review

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Despite all its drawbacks, I was engrossed in Toofaan and the intensity Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra imbues it with for most part, observes Sukanya Verma.

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.

Sania's sister dating Azharuddin's son?

Sania's sister dating Azharuddin's son?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The two have been spotted together at a few dos and have been putting up loved up pictures with each other on their social media pages.

Kachori seller earning Rs 60 lakh a yr gets tax notice

Kachori seller earning Rs 60 lakh a yr gets tax notice

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

On May 20, more than half dozen officials from Commercial Tax Department raided Kumar's shop which had been running for the past several years.

A film named Bastards!

A film named Bastards!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Geethu Mohandas's third film will look at gangsterism from a female gaze.

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'This is a fascinating side to Sonia Gandhi, the way she disarms her opponents.'

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

On his 46th birthday on January 10, Sukanya Verma lists 10 impressive Hrithik scenes.

ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Senior government sources said the charge of carrying out a Pulwama scale terror attack bigger was given to the Jaish-e-Mohammed headed by Maulana Masood Azhar by Pakistan Army's Inter-Services Intelligence.

Kapil blames India captain, coach for U-19 WC final brawl

Kapil blames India captain, coach for U-19 WC final brawl

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Former India captain Kapil Dev termed the unsavoury incident involving India and Bangladesh players after the ICC Under-19 World Cup final in Potchefstroom on Sunday as "horrible", saying cricket is no more a "gentleman's game". The 1983 World Cup-winning India captain urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to take strong action against the erring cricketers to set an example.

Security of 18 separatists, 155 political persons withdrawn

Security of 18 separatists, 155 political persons withdrawn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

This is in addition to the four separatists whose security was withdrawn on Sunday.

PIX: Guess who Urmila is partying with?

PIX: Guess who Urmila is partying with?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Baba Siddique's grand Iftar party.

Bugti's son files murder case against Musharraf

Bugti's son files murder case against Musharraf

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti's son Jamil Akbar Bugti has filed a petition in the Sibbi district and sessions court seeking an order to register a case against former President General Pervez Musharraf and other senior officials in connection with his father's death.

Start-ups: Five common mistakes entrepreneurs make

Start-ups: Five common mistakes entrepreneurs make

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Most great ideas fail due to lack of vision and execution, writes Bharati Jacob, founder-partner, Seedfund, one of India's leading early stage investors.

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Officials say many politicians and retired bureaucrats make every effort to stay in these government bungalows.

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Given that the RGF is a family-controlled trust, why would the Congress defend it every time someone accuses it of wrong-doing?' asks Virendra Kapoor.

'The case was meant to create a chilling effect on women that they would not speak out'

'The case was meant to create a chilling effect on women that they would not speak out'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'There are tremendous personal, economic and emotional costs to bear in a case.' 'And those costs were suffered by Priya and Priya alone.' 'Nobody goes happily to court and you wouldn't wish that on anyone.'

Get ready for the Third Battle of Panipat!

Get ready for the Third Battle of Panipat!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The historical drama will soon unfold on the big screen.

PIX: Rekha, Tabu watch Manisha's film

PIX: Rekha, Tabu watch Manisha's film

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Dear Maya screening sees a big star turnout.

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Look at the aggressive way in which a campaign against Friday namaz is going on in North Indian cities.' 'Even the Union home minister is part of this vicious campaign.'

Case against Azam Khan for violating poll code

Case against Azam Khan for violating poll code

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

In his speech on April 25, SP leader Azam Khan allegedly referred to Kargil war and also used religious slogans.

3 dead in France hostage, carjack attacks

3 dead in France hostage, carjack attacks

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

French prosecutors say they are treating the hostage-taking as terror incident.

This painting sold for Rs 19 crore!

This painting sold for Rs 19 crore!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

'Greek Landscape' is now the most expensive painting by Akbar Padamsee.

'Modi will definitely pull a rabbit out of his hat'

'Modi will definitely pull a rabbit out of his hat'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'Cultural nationalism or the victim card that you play is okay when people are well fed.' 'But if you are not well fed, then it puts a question mark (on your leadership).'

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The quantum of sentence for the convicted Indian Mujahideen operatives, Aneeq Shafique Sayeed and Mohammed Akbar Ismail, will be announced next Monday.

10 historical performances!

10 historical performances!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.

#MeToo: Women compromise for personal gains, says MP BJP MLA

#MeToo: Women compromise for personal gains, says MP BJP MLA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Vice president of Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party, Usha Thakur, said Monday that problems like sexual harassment arise because of the compromise with "moral values" and resorting to "short-cuts".

Akshay, Hrithik, Tiger: Top 10 At Box Office

Akshay, Hrithik, Tiger: Top 10 At Box Office

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Also featuring Salman Khan, Ayushmann Khurana, Shahid Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Vicky Kaushal, Karthik Aryaan, John Abraham.

8 journalists who became politicians

8 journalists who became politicians

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A list of prominent journalists who also became successful politicians.

The stars who came to see the Modi film

The stars who came to see the Modi film

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Chalo Jeete Hain is a film based on Narendra Damodardas's childhood.

Books: Netflix's shuddh desi inspiration

Books: Netflix's shuddh desi inspiration

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

What's driving their Indian journey?

Pak religious parties secure over 9% votes in polls

Pak religious parties secure over 9% votes in polls

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Hafiz Saeed-backed Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek (AAT) had fielded 265 candidates -- including 13 women -- countrywide.

'Pakistan has become a toxic jelly state'

'Pakistan has become a toxic jelly state'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Reputed author and journalist M J Akbar says that one has to look at the Muslim world through a 'kaleidoscope and not through a telescope' in order to better understand it.

Under-19 WC final: It's India vs Bangladesh!

Under-19 WC final: It's India vs Bangladesh!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Bangladesh stormed into their maiden ICC Under-19 World Cup final with a comprehensive six-wicket victory over New Zealand, in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Thursday, setting up the title clash with record four-time champions India.

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

How much do you know about Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal?

Talks and guns don't go together: India's message to Pak

Talks and guns don't go together: India's message to Pak

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Glorification of Burhan Wani by Pak PM at the world forum is an act of self-incrimination, says M J Akbar.

Bollywood's YOUNG HIT-MAKERS

Bollywood's YOUNG HIT-MAKERS

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Say hello to Bollywood's hit brigade!