News for 'Mehdi'

Kin seeking bodies of slain JK civilians removed from protest site, detained

Kin seeking bodies of slain JK civilians removed from protest site, detained

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The protesting families were on a sit-in since Wednesday morning and held a candlelight vigil after the daylong protest.

PICS: Bayern oust Barca; Liverpool, Porto, Inter advance

PICS: Bayern oust Barca; Liverpool, Porto, Inter advance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Cop receives threats after IS Twitter account handler remanded to custody

Cop receives threats after IS Twitter account handler remanded to custody

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

The alleged handler of the most influential pro-Islamic State Twitter account Mehdi Masroor Biswas has been remanded to five-day police custody.

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.

Bengaluru executive operated Islamic State's top Twitter account

Bengaluru executive operated Islamic State's top Twitter account

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

An executive living in Bengaluru has been identified has one of the biggest online recruiters of the terror group Islamic State, according the Britain's Channel 4 News.

AFC Champions League: FC Goa suffer first loss, go down to Iranian club

AFC Champions League: FC Goa suffer first loss, go down to Iranian club

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The second half saw Persepolis create a number of chances yet again, but were thwarted on each occasion thanks to some excellent rear-guard action from the FC Goa defence.

#InstaNews: Five years of English Vinglish!

#InstaNews: Five years of English Vinglish!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Two pretty ladies in a frame!

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Ronaldo's dream run ends as Juve held at Sassuolo

Ronaldo's dream run ends as Juve held at Sassuolo

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Juventus are on 77 points, seven ahead of Atalanta, who thumped Brescia 6-2 on Tuesday, with five matches remaining.

Champions League PIX: Porto down Juve; Dortmund win

Champions League PIX: Porto down Juve; Dortmund win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

IMAGES from Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Rocket Boys Review

Rocket Boys Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Jim Sarb and Ishwak Singh are a force to reckon with and deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Paris St Germain reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich as they progressed on away goals

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

IS' Twitter 'jihadi' might not be in Bengaluru

IS' Twitter 'jihadi' might not be in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The suspect behind a pro-Islamic State Twitter account followed by foreign jihadis might not be based in Bengaluru as claimed by a British media report.

Why the Afghans LOST the War

Why the Afghans LOST the War

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

When corruption eats into the vitals of a nation, the State structures decompose and collapse. And when the leadership loses respect of the people, the war is lost, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's systemic dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

'I call Rocket Boys an emotion'

'I call Rocket Boys an emotion'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'It was so nice to see that someone of her stature, where she came from and whose family she was married into and how she held herself in spite of everything that was thrown at her.'

Psst! This is what Ayushmann does in his spare time

Psst! This is what Ayushmann does in his spare time

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Apart from his acting work, he is a voracious reader too!

Worry about 'your ISIS', BJP's Ram Madhav tells Muslim Al Jazeera Anchor

Worry about 'your ISIS', BJP's Ram Madhav tells Muslim Al Jazeera Anchor

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Madhav raised eyebrows when he told journalist Mehdi Hasan, 'your ISIS' when he was trying to make a point about his apprehensions about the dreaded militant group -- the Islamic State.

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

IS Twitter ID case: 'My son's account was hacked'

IS Twitter ID case: 'My son's account was hacked'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The father of Mehdi Masroor Biswas, the alleged handler of the pro-Islamic State Twitter account who was arrested in Bengaluru on Saturday, said that he did not know about it and claimed that his son's internet account was hacked.

Expelled Cong leaders urge Sonia to 'rise above family affinity'

Expelled Cong leaders urge Sonia to 'rise above family affinity'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The letter from the Uttar Pradesh veterans comes days after 23 senior Congress leaders wrote to Gandhi, saying uncertainty over the party leadership has 'demoralised Congress workers'.

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, observes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Serie A: Ronaldo scores, misses penalty as Juve win ninth straight title

Serie A: Ronaldo scores, misses penalty as Juve win ninth straight title

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the Serie A match played between Juventus and Sampdoria on Sunday.

Microsoft unveils Xbox in China after 14 years ban

Microsoft unveils Xbox in China after 14 years ban

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The Microsoft move comes as it faced anti-monopoly probe.

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Though he went back to writing "beautiful scenes" for other Bollywood directors, his deep interest in the lives of ordinary citizens never slackened, evident from the way he made himself available to human rights groups whenever they called him.

Ranji cricketer hospitalised after being hit on head

Ranji cricketer hospitalised after being hit on head

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Hyderabad opener Tanmay Agarwal was taken to hospital after being hit on the head while fielding in his team's Ranji Trophy Group C match against Chhattisgarh. Agarwal was fielding at forward short leg when Manoj Singh's pull off spinner Mehdi Hasan found the fielder's helmet. According to information received, he remained conscious but was stretchered off the field.

'Dasari Narayana Rao was on a different level'

'Dasari Narayana Rao was on a different level'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Jeetendra remembers one of his favourite directors.

Europa League PIX: Chelsea too strong for Kiev, Arsenal lose

Europa League PIX: Chelsea too strong for Kiev, Arsenal lose

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

Building collapse: 3 builders, photographer arrested

Building collapse: 3 builders, photographer arrested

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Four more persons, including three co-owners of the construction firm, were on Monday arrested in connection with the building collapse in Thane district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 21, police said.

Politicians have no business to hoard stocks of COVID-19 medicines: HC

Politicians have no business to hoard stocks of COVID-19 medicines: HC

Rediff.com17 May 2021

"Just because some political figures are involved, you will not investigate, we will not allow this," said the court adding that it would have appreciated if the police had enquired into specific allegations levelled against each person and then filed the report.

English Vinglish picks up at the box office

English Vinglish picks up at the box office

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

India's social media headache

India's social media headache

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Unhappy with response to queries following Mehdi Biswas' arrest, Bengaluru Police summon Twitter India marketing head.

Bengaluru executive behind IS Twitter ID arrested, confesses

Bengaluru executive behind IS Twitter ID arrested, confesses

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The suspect behind a pro-Islamic State Twitter account followed by foreign jihadis has been arrested in Bengaluru, senior police officials said.

'Khayyamsaab was like my father'

'Khayyamsaab was like my father'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Among those who are deeply saddened by music composer Khayyam's passing is ghazal maestro Talat Aziz.

Delhi sticky bomb plot hatched in 2011

Delhi sticky bomb plot hatched in 2011

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The conspiracy to bomb the Israeli diplomat's car in New Delhi was hatched in early 2011 when two Iranian nationals came to India to conduct recce of the embassy besides monitoring the entry and exit timing of diplomats, official sources said in New Delhi on Thursday.

Car blast: 'Iran doesn't accept or deny allegations'

Car blast: 'Iran doesn't accept or deny allegations'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Iran on Wednesday said it would neither accept nor deny Israeli allegation that Tehran was behind the attack on its mission employee in New Delhi and expressed hope that India will verify the case and clarify the real position.

Let India verify Israel's allegation in car blast: Iran

Let India verify Israel's allegation in car blast: Iran

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Iran on Wednesday refused to "accept" or "deny" its role in the bomb attack on an Israeli car in New Delhi but questioned the basis of the allegations, saying it should be left to India to verify the real position.