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What Indian Music Should Airlines Play?

What Indian Music Should Airlines Play?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

So should airlines play the keening, trance-like Siddi folk music from the Kutch peninsula? The Sufiana Kalam of Kashmir? Carnatic music? Rabindra Sangeet? Bihu melodies? Classical music from the Hindustani gharanas? Ghazals? Bhajans? Bollywood hits?... asks Kanika Datta.

Heritage buildings won't be demolished under Central vista: Govt

Heritage buildings won't be demolished under Central vista: Govt

Rediff.com31 May 2021

While the main building of the National Archives will remain intact, its annexe will be demolished and a new building will be constructed, officials said.

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Rainbow flags could be taken from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights

No VIP protocol to 'influential people' at Pak airports

No VIP protocol to 'influential people' at Pak airports

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The interior ministry has directed the Federal Investigation Agency that no government official or other VIPs would be given protocol at airports.

Cop killer shot dead in police standoff outside Paris

Cop killer shot dead in police standoff outside Paris

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Neighbours calling police claimed they heard the man chanting Islamist slogans.

25 killed in IS-claimed twin blasts in Kabul

25 killed in IS-claimed twin blasts in Kabul

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Six journalists were among the killed. At least 49 people were injured.

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Pakistani security forces on Thursday raided the house of the father of the woman suicide bomber from Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) who blew herself up in Karachi University that killed three Chinese teachers and injured another.

Rehman Malik named Pak PM's advisor after suspension

Rehman Malik named Pak PM's advisor after suspension

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Rehman Malik has been appointed as an advisor on interior affairs to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, a day after Pakistan Supreme Court suspended former interior minister's membership of Parliament on the grounds of dual nationality.

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ansari, a 33-year-old Mumbai resident, was lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail after being sentenced by the military court on December 15, 2015.

Pak govt slammed for delaying new visa pact with India

Pak govt slammed for delaying new visa pact with India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

A Pakistani parliamentary panel on Friday criticised the interior ministry for the delay in implementing a new visa agreement with India, with its members passing a resolution that called on the cabinet to ratify the pact at the earliest.

Pakistan arrests US national blacklisted for 'spying'

Pakistan arrests US national blacklisted for 'spying'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

An American national, who was blacklisted and deported from Pakistan in 2011 after he was allegedly caught spying on sensitive installations, has been arrested after he arrived at the airport in Islamabad.

No violation of law in Hafiz Saeed's detention: Pak government tells court

No violation of law in Hafiz Saeed's detention: Pak government tells court

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The government also told the court that it has reasons to believe that Jamaat-ud Dawah and its sister organisation Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation were engaged in activities which can be prejudicial to peace and security.

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.'

At least 18 dead in Kabul hotel attack; Taliban claims responsibility

At least 18 dead in Kabul hotel attack; Taliban claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

At least 18 people including 14 foreigners were killed in a bloody Taliban-claimed attack.

Pak to review 'lenient' visa policy for Chinese citizens

Pak to review 'lenient' visa policy for Chinese citizens

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The decision comes weeks after killing of two Chinese nationals who entered the country on business visa.

63 dead, over 180 injured in suicide blast at Kabul wedding hall

63 dead, over 180 injured in suicide blast at Kabul wedding hall

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

"Women and children are among those killed and wounded in the blast," Rahimi said.

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 398 at 11 am, worsening from 357 at 4 pm on Friday. It was 354 on Thursday, 271 on Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday and 312 on Monday (Diwali).

Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

These coaches, officials said, will be "economical" and in between the current AC three-tier and non-AC sleeper class.

Hafiz Saeed's MML to contest Pakistan polls under banner of AAT

Hafiz Saeed's MML to contest Pakistan polls under banner of AAT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The decision was taken after the ECP again dismissed the MML's application for registration on Wednesday.

6 dead, 200 injured in clashes between Pak police, protesters

6 dead, 200 injured in clashes between Pak police, protesters

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Pakistan called in the Army to restore order after violent clashes.

Hafiz Saeed's outfits no longer in Pak's 'banned' list

Hafiz Saeed's outfits no longer in Pak's 'banned' list

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

JuD and FIF were proscribed under an ordinance that has been lapsed.

95 killed in ambulance bomb explosion in Kabul's posh area

95 killed in ambulance bomb explosion in Kabul's posh area

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

The attack is claimed by the Taliban.

US wants probe into Pak jihadis in Afghan

US wants probe into Pak jihadis in Afghan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

The United States has asked Pakistan's interior ministry to conduct a probe into Pakistani jihadis, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives, joining militant groups in Afghanistan to attack North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and allied forces, a media report said on Tuesday.

Champions League final: Paris police to hand out masks

Champions League final: Paris police to hand out masks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Paris' Champs Elysee avenue will be pedestrianised on Sunday evening and wearing face masks will be compulsory, officials said on the eve of Paris St Germain taking on Bayern Munich in soccer's Champions League final.

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Indian Parliament's new building will have a triangular shape to reflect the importance of triangles being a sacred geometry in various religions, while its interiors will have three national symbols as their main themes -- Lotus, Peacock and Banyan Tree.

Pakistan freezes accounts of 5,100 terror 'suspects', including Masood Azhar's

Pakistan freezes accounts of 5,100 terror 'suspects', including Masood Azhar's

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Authorities in Pakistan have frozen bank accounts with more than Rs 400 million of over 5,100 terror suspects, including JeM chief Masood Azhar who is under "protective custody" after the terror attack on the Pathankot air base, officials said.

American held for spying on Pak's nuke facilities

American held for spying on Pak's nuke facilities

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Matthew Craig Barrett, 27, was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by a court in Islamabad on Saturday following his arrest from sector I-11 of Islamabad on Friday.

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The suicide bombing near the diplomatic post was the first of three targeting Saudi Arabia on Monday -- including one outside the the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site -- that killed four Saudi security troops and wounded five.

Coup attempt foiled in Iraq?

Coup attempt foiled in Iraq?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Iraqi counter-terrorism squad has arrested up to 35 Iraqi Interior Ministry officials, including four generals, for plotting a coup to reinstate the Baath Party of former dictator Saddam Hussein, a media report said on Thursday.

Indians, Israelis won't get Pak relief work visas

Indians, Israelis won't get Pak relief work visas

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

India and Israel are the only two countries whose aid workers will not be granted special visas by Pakistan to join relief efforts for the millions of people affected by the country's worst floods.

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Police produced Saeed and his four aides before the board at Lahore registry of the apex court.

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Pakistan Army on Wednesday withdrew a tweet that had rattled the civilian government over a media report about a rift between them over combating militancy in the country.

Hope for 'open, inclusive' Islamic govt in Afghanistan: China

Hope for 'open, inclusive' Islamic govt in Afghanistan: China

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

China on Monday expressed the hope that the Taliban will stand by its commitment of establishing an "open and inclusive" Islamic government in Afghanistan and will ensure a peaceful transition of power without violence and terrorism.

'Respond decisively' to any Indian 'aggression': Khan to Pak army

'Respond decisively' to any Indian 'aggression': Khan to Pak army

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Khan said the Pakistan government was 'determined to demonstrate' that it is capable of protecting its people.

Pak rangers raid NYT scribe's house in search of 'terrorist'

Pak rangers raid NYT scribe's house in search of 'terrorist'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Masood said he talked to senior police officials who said a routine search operation was going against the terrorists.

'Taliban will ignore India'

'Taliban will ignore India'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'It will remain hostile to Indian interests owing to its close proximity to China.'

'Swadeshi' goods: Paramilitary canteens put procurement on hold '

'Swadeshi' goods: Paramilitary canteens put procurement on hold '

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The Union home ministry on May 13 had declared that these canteens will only sell indigenous or "swadeshi" products from June 1 in a bid to give fillip to domestic industries.

Hafiz Saeed's party barred from taking part in Pakistan polls

Hafiz Saeed's party barred from taking part in Pakistan polls

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The interior ministry had opposed enlisting of the MML as a political party, arguing that it is an offshoot of the banned JuD.

Pak plans permanent ban on Hafiz Saeed's JuD: Report

Pak plans permanent ban on Hafiz Saeed's JuD: Report

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The powerful military establishment, which enjoys considerable influence over policy decisions in Pakistan, was also on board to ban JuD and other terror groups.

Terror threat: Mobile services suspended in 4 Pak cities

Terror threat: Mobile services suspended in 4 Pak cities

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Cellular services were on Sunday night suspended in four major Pakistani cities, including Lahore and Karachi, to prevent terrorist attacks using bombs triggered with mobile phones, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said.