News for 'Majid'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'

Shoppers Stop's MD quits, panel to run retail group

Shoppers Stop's MD quits, panel to run retail group

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Rajiv Suri's resignation is effective August 25, the company said in a stock exchange filing. Suri quit for personal reasons and would pursue a career outside India, it added.

Kashmir:Terrorists injure two in Sopore

Kashmir:Terrorists injure two in Sopore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Terrorists struck twice in north Kashmir's apple rich town of Sopore on Tuesday wounding two civilians. A police spokesman said the terrorists shot at and injured a shopkeeper identified as Majid Bashir Khan in the Chottabazzar area of Sopore town on Thursday morning."Majid was taken to hospital for treatment with a bullet injury in his left leg", the spokesman said. Security forces rushed to the spot and the area was searched.

Ton before lunch: Warner emulates Bradman and other greats

Ton before lunch: Warner emulates Bradman and other greats

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Australia's David Warner cracked a quick-fire century - his fastest at the Sydney Cricket Ground - against Pakistan, on Day 1 of the 3rd Test on Monday.

7/11 blast suspect an LeT operative: Police

7/11 blast suspect an LeT operative: Police

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Majid was part of a group of LeT operatives who used to take order from their western India commander S K Faisal, sources said.

The men convicted for Godhra carnage

The men convicted for Godhra carnage

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Following is the list of those convicted by the special court in the Godhra train burning case on Tuesday:

Forced to retain N-power due to India: Pak army

Forced to retain N-power due to India: Pak army

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The retention of an essential nuclear capability is a "compulsion" for Pakistan because of the growing imbalance created by India's massive military build-up and "assertive posturing", a top Pakistani military commander has said.

Kashmiri youth visiting Pak infiltrating back as terrorists: Officials

Kashmiri youth visiting Pak infiltrating back as terrorists: Officials

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Security agencies made a quick estimate of passports issued between 2015 and 2019, and found that out of the 40 youth who had gone to Bangladesh or Pakistan for studies, 28 had infiltrated back into the country as trained terrorists, the officials said.

Janhvi roots for her Dhadak co-star Ishaan

Janhvi roots for her Dhadak co-star Ishaan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Fun time with family and friends.

PM chairs Cabinet meet amidst tension in Kashmir

PM chairs Cabinet meet amidst tension in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The cabinet normally meets on every Wednesday and the reasons for convening a meeting on Monday has not been disclosed by the government yet.

Why you must know who Malavika Mohanan is

Why you must know who Malavika Mohanan is

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

One, she's Majid Majidi's latest muse. Two, she has a cool Instagram account :)

2 floors of BSF HQ sealed as staffer contracts COVID-19

2 floors of BSF HQ sealed as staffer contracts COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The eight-storeyed BSF head office is located in the CGOs complex on Lodhi road that also houses the Central Reserve Police Force headquarters, which was placed under similar sealing on Sunday after two staffers tested positive.

Living in fear, says FIFA whistleblower

Living in fear, says FIFA whistleblower

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

FIFA whistleblower Phaedra Al-Majid, who accused Qatar of corruption in its successful bid to win the right to host the 2022 soccer World Cup, said on Wednesday she was living in fear after receiving threats against her family.

India should not underestimate our might: Pakistan

India should not underestimate our might: Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

India should not underestimate Pakistan's military power because it is 'capable of thwarting any aggression from the east', President Asif Ali Zardari said at a meeting with Gen Tariq Majid, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, in Islamabad on Tuesday night.

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Shikhar Dhawan became the first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket before lunch on the opening day, joining an esteemed list of former cricketers, including the legendary Don Bradman.

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Judge Vyas observed that it was for the first time that a dozen persons were being convicted for conspiring in a terror attack before they could do any damage.

What's Pakistan's Afghan Plan?

What's Pakistan's Afghan Plan?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Pakistan is making efforts at multiple levels for the Taliban government to have a soft landing, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: Malavika Mohanan's EXOTIC travel diary!

PIX: Malavika Mohanan's EXOTIC travel diary!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Malavika vacationed in California and Vietnam.

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Oscars is prestigious and all artists covet it but ultimately, the business of winning is ruthless and political. And India has seldom risen to the challenge, argues Sukanya Verma.

Review: Ki Mu

Review: Ki Mu

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Yako Movies' Ki Mu, directed by A Majid of Thamizhan fame is a mediocre re-hash of Kaadhal and other trend-setters.

Fear over Kashmir: Terrorists gun down 2 teachers in Srinagar school

Fear over Kashmir: Terrorists gun down 2 teachers in Srinagar school

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Two government school teachers, including a woman, were shot dead by terrorists in Eidgah area of Srinagar amid increasing attacks on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Hyderabad blasts: Bilal's brother, friend arrested

Hyderabad blasts: Bilal's brother, friend arrested

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The Hyderabad city police has arrested Mohammed Abdul Majid, brother of city bomb blasts mastermind and Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami south India chief Shahid alias Bilal, and his childhood friend Mohammed Shakeel, on charges of criminal conspiracy.

'Dawood funded Hyderabad blasts'

'Dawood funded Hyderabad blasts'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

The investigation into the three bomb blasts at Hyderabad has taken a new turn with the narco analysis test of an accused revealing that fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim funded both the Mecca Masjid and twin blasts in Hyderabad earlier this year. The revelation that Dawood spent crores of rupees on the blasts was made by Majid, the youngest brother of Shahid Bilal, the HuJI operative, who is a prime suspect in the blasts.

Revealed: The man behind Hyderabad blasts

Revealed: The man behind Hyderabad blasts

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Harkat-Ul-Jihadi Islami commander Shahid alias Bilal was the mastermind behind the August 25 twin blasts and May 15 Mecca Blasts in Hyderabad, which claimed over 50 lives, his brother Majid confessed to the police.

Ready for Ishaan Khatter's Beyond The Clouds?

Ready for Ishaan Khatter's Beyond The Clouds?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Like the posters? Do let us know.

2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Handwara

2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Handwara

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

An official said that the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists fired upon the forces.

4 7/11 accused confess to roles: ATS

4 7/11 accused confess to roles: ATS

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

The Anti-Terrorism Squad of Mumbai police on Thursday claimed that four of the six accused in the July 11 Mumbai train blasts confessed to the exact roles played by them in the incidents.

AFC U-16 C'ship: UAE scrape past India in opener; Iran beat Saudi

AFC U-16 C'ship: UAE scrape past India in opener; Iran beat Saudi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

India began their campaign AFC U-16 football championships campaign on a disappointing note, losing 2-3 to United Arab Emirates at the Nehru Stadium in Margao on Thursday.

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Keeping trusted men in key positions at Lahore, Rawalpindi and Peshawar has become vital for Bajwa, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Abu Salem sent to jail for 7 years in extortion case

Abu Salem sent to jail for 7 years in extortion case

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

It was alleged that Salem had demanded Rs 5 crore as protection money from businessman Ashok Gupta, a resident of Greater Kailash in south Delhi, in 2002.

Amethi: The house where the Gandhis live

Amethi: The house where the Gandhis live

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

'I know a lot of gossip, but I will take these secrets to my grave,' Majid, who owns a paan-beedi shop across the road from the guesthouse that Rahul Gandhi stays at in Munshiganj when he visits Amethi, tells Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com

Has Janhvi forgotten her Dhadak hero?

Has Janhvi forgotten her Dhadak hero?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

A glamorous start to the weekend!

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

England, Pakistan semis in World jr. squash

England, Pakistan semis in World jr. squash

Rediff.com7 Dec 2002

James Willstrop will take on Khayal Muhammad while Peter Barker crosses swords with Majid Khan in the 12th edition of the event in Chennai on Sunday.

Rani, Ranveer, Shraddha's day out

Rani, Ranveer, Shraddha's day out

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

...At restaurants, airport and gyms...

Pak to invite Manmohan to Kartarpur opening ceremony

Pak to invite Manmohan to Kartarpur opening ceremony

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Pakistan is scheduled to open the Kartarpur corridor for Indian Sikh pilgrims on November 9.

'Godfather of Taliban' Maulana Samiul Haq killed in Rawalpindi

'Godfather of Taliban' Maulana Samiul Haq killed in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

He was the chief of the hardline political party Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Sami.

Factbox: Fastest centuries in Tests

Factbox: Fastest centuries in Tests

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Following is a list of the fastest centuries in test cricket after Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq reached the mark in 56 balls against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Lucknow turns vegetarian as meat sellers go on strike

Lucknow turns vegetarian as meat sellers go on strike

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The meat sellers are miffed over the crackdown on slaughter houses which has adversely hit the livelihood of lakhs of people, Qureshi said.