News for 'Mughal'

Aditi Cheers For Rajkummar-Dia

Aditi Cheers For Rajkummar-Dia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

More than a week after its release in theatres, Bheed Director Anubhav Sinha organised a get-together in Mumbai. The cast of the Web series Taj: Divided by Blood mingled with them too.

Majority of Indian Muslims converted from Hinduism: GN Azad

Majority of Indian Muslims converted from Hinduism: GN Azad

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Asserting that religion should not used to get political mileage, Azad said whoever takes refuge in religion in politics is weak.

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Aurangzeb supported construction of the Kumarswamy math and the reconstruction of the Kedar temple and supported the Jangambadi math in Banaras.'

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'If we do this, we will see that the true history of India will be established and the lies will end spontaneously'

Deconstructing the Mughal rule

Deconstructing the Mughal rule

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Yoginder Sikand reviews Salman Khurshid's Sons of Babur -- A play in search of India.

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.

More than 360 booked in Maha over violence during Maratha quota stir

More than 360 booked in Maha over violence during Maratha quota stir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The protesters, led by Manoj Jarange, had been staging a hunger strike demanding reservation for the Maratha community at the village since Tuesday.

Anxiety Behind Modi's Banswara Speech?

Anxiety Behind Modi's Banswara Speech?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

In the coming days, unless Modi tones down the communal spiel, it will be clear that anxiety continues to drive his mind and clouds his judgment, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Rajnath claims Modi spoke to Putin, Zelensky and stopped war to...

Rajnath claims Modi spoke to Putin, Zelensky and stopped war to...

Rediff.com14 May 2023

"PM Modi spoke to (Russian president Vladimir) Putin and (Ukraine president Volodymyr) Zelensky. He also spoke to (US president Joe) Biden when needed. The war stopped briefly so that more than 22,000 students stuck in Ukraine could be rescued and they returned home. Parents of these students were demanding that PM Modi rescue them."

Cong suspends Aiyar for calling PM 'neech'; Modi says it's 'Mughal mentality'

Cong suspends Aiyar for calling PM 'neech'; Modi says it's 'Mughal mentality'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

A chastised Aiyar did proffer a conditional apology, but that did not apparently smooth the ruffled feathers of the troubled Congress leadership.

Modi breaks from tradition, to address nation from Red Fort at night

Modi breaks from tradition, to address nation from Red Fort at night

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort on Thursday night to mark the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the first prime minister to deliver a speech at the Mughal-era monument after sunset.

HC nod to continue puja in Gyanvapi mosque cellar, says 1993 action illegal

HC nod to continue puja in Gyanvapi mosque cellar, says 1993 action illegal

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The high court has dismissed the Gyanvapi mosque management committee's appeal.

Delhi govt seeks court warrant to hang Red Fort attack convict

Delhi govt seeks court warrant to hang Red Fort attack convict

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The Delhi prisons department has written to a city court to issue a death warrant against the guilty in the 2000 Red Fort attack case, officials said on Monday.

After meeting Shah, Fadnavis says Maha cabinet expansion soon

After meeting Shah, Fadnavis says Maha cabinet expansion soon

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

He also said Shiv Sena, led by Shinde, and BJP will fight all elections together, which was discussed during their meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.

CBSE drops Islamic empires, NAM lessons; not to teach Faiz's verses too

CBSE drops Islamic empires, NAM lessons; not to teach Faiz's verses too

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Similarly, in the class 10 syllabus, the topic 'impact of globalisation on agriculture' from a chapter on 'Food Security' has been dropped.

Exclusive: Mesmerising Padma Lakshmi 'I felt like a Mughal bride'

Exclusive: Mesmerising Padma Lakshmi 'I felt like a Mughal bride'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera recounts the brief moments of interaction and conversation he had with the international celebrity.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

A Selfie In The Garden Of Joy

A Selfie In The Garden Of Joy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Glimpses of visitors enjoying the majestic beauty of maple trees at the Nishat Garden in Srinagar on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Hindu women move SC for ASI survey of 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Hindu women move SC for ASI survey of 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The plaintiffs submitted that the exact nature of the 'Shivling' can be determined after removing the artificial/modern walls/floors surrounding it and by undertaking a survey of the entire sealed area by excavation and using other scientific methods.

Security forces launch operation to neutralise 3 terror groups hiding in J-K

Security forces launch operation to neutralise 3 terror groups hiding in J-K

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Admitting the presence of about three splinter terror groups in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said security forces are making efforts to neutralise them.

Kharge skips I-Day event at Red Fort, cites eye problem

Kharge skips I-Day event at Red Fort, cites eye problem

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Kharge, however, unfurled the national flag at his residence and later at the Congress headquarters where the Independence Day function was also attended by Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders.

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Bharat is the core value that has to be lived by and if you deny it, then the people will discard you.'

Some Candidates Have More Than One Wife

Some Candidates Have More Than One Wife

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Under India's laws bigamy is disallowed and those in breach of the law don't submit affidavits testifying to this status.

After Kolhapur and Beed, Maharashtra's another town tense over FB post

After Kolhapur and Beed, Maharashtra's another town tense over FB post

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'A 14-year-old boy kept a status message in praise of Aurangzeb on a social media platform on Thursday. A complaint was received in this connection, based on which an offence was registered at Ashti police station'

'What a disgrace': Tharoor on Maulana Azad's omission from NCERT

'What a disgrace': Tharoor on Maulana Azad's omission from NCERT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

References to freedom fighter and India's first education minister Azad have been removed from the new class 11 political science textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

Why Malaika Makes Our Hearts Beat Faster!

Why Malaika Makes Our Hearts Beat Faster!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

These outfits are comfortably casual, yet too cool to be homebound.

The Chaiwalas Who Drive An Audi

The Chaiwalas Who Drive An Audi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

This enterprising duo sell tea from the boot of an Audi.

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

When Dilip Kumar spoke to Rediff

When Dilip Kumar spoke to Rediff

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'If a film was good, it would always work.'

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

This visit by the prime minister comes weeks ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.

Rename Ahmednagar as Ahilya Nagar: Maha BJP leader

Rename Ahmednagar as Ahilya Nagar: Maha BJP leader

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Ahilyabai Holkar, the hereditary noble queen of the Maratha Empire, was born in Chondi village of Ahmednagar district.

Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The simple 1,500 square feet house will be in some contrast to the spacious 12, Tughlaq Lane Lutyens Delhi bungalow that was Rahul Gandhi's home for 19 years.

Centre gives okay for Aurangabad, Osmanabad name change

Centre gives okay for Aurangabad, Osmanabad name change

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The Union government has approved the renaming of Maharashtra's Aurangabad city as 'Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar' and the Osmanabad city as 'Dharashiv'.

Nature Paints Kashmir In Vermilion

Nature Paints Kashmir In Vermilion

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The arrival of autumn in Srinagar marks its presence by changing the chinar leaves to orange-red.

Krishna Janmabhoomi row: Mathura court orders survey of Shahi Idgah mosque

Krishna Janmabhoomi row: Mathura court orders survey of Shahi Idgah mosque

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The "compromise" between Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan and Shahi Masjid Idgah made in 1968 was also challenged in the suit, according to lawyers.

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The BJP enters challenging times where it has been given a task to hold onto the values of Ram in running the country as defined by Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, notes Sheela Bhatt.

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The raids were carried out in Padder, Keshwan and Thakrai in Kishtwar and Khari and Banihal in Ramban to scuttle attempts by these terrorists to revive terrorism in the Chenab valley region, they said.

What Pranab Mukherjee thought about Rahul Gandhi

What Pranab Mukherjee thought about Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'If Rahul couldn't persuade his colleagues without resorting to theatrics, then maybe politics wasn't his calling

Zafaryab Jilani: Lawyer who fought for a lost cause

Zafaryab Jilani: Lawyer who fought for a lost cause

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In an interview, he recalled how Hashim Ansari, one of the original litigants in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, took him to the mosque on his bicycle.

Ram Temple: Can Congress Surprise Modi?

Ram Temple: Can Congress Surprise Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Modi believes that the Congress leadership does not have the political sagacity to undertake a course correction because of its preoccupation about not losing its current gains in the voter base, observes Shekhar Iyer.