News for 'Mughal'

UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj

UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The decision came a day after the Allahabad high court asked the Centre and the state government to file counter affidavits within a week on a petition challenging the decision to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj.

Rasbhari review

Rasbhari review

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

You are neither entertained nor enticed in Rasbhari, complains Joginder Tuteja.

PHOTOS: Jammu and Kashmir receives season's first snowfall

PHOTOS: Jammu and Kashmir receives season's first snowfall

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The road, the alternative link between Kashmir and rest of the country, was closed after the season's first heavy snowfall in the Jammu region.

Now BJP leader wants Delhi's Shahjahan Road renamed; says emperor was 'symbol of lust'

Now BJP leader wants Delhi's Shahjahan Road renamed; says emperor was 'symbol of lust'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Close on the heels of row over rechristening of Aurangzeb Road here, a Delhi BJP spokesperson has demanded that Shahjahan Road should be renamed as Dashrath Manjhi Road, as the Mughal emperor was a "symbol of lust".

Bride Isha wore Nita Ambani's wedding sari

Bride Isha wore Nita Ambani's wedding sari

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Nita Ambani had worn the sari nearly 35 years ago, on her wedding day.

The Empire review

The Empire review

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Kunal Kapoor's bland portrayal cannot bring out Babur's fascinating persona or self-deprecating temperament, feels Sukanya Verma.

115 families in isolation as COVID-19 case found at Prez's Estate

115 families in isolation as COVID-19 case found at Prez's Estate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The detection of the COVID-19 case from the premises of the President's Estate prompted Rashtrapati Bhavan to issue a statement in which they clarified that 'no employee of the President's secretariat has tested positive for COVID-19 and the secretariat along with the local administration is taking all the preventive measures required under the government guidelines'.

Madhubala at Madame Tussauds

Madhubala at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The legendary actress will be the first figure from the classical world of Indian cinema to be displayed at the waxworks museum.

Babri demolition verdict on Sept 30; Advani, Joshi told to be present

Babri demolition verdict on Sept 30; Advani, Joshi told to be present

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The Babri mosque in Ayodhya was demolished by karsevaks on December 6, 1992.

UP govt allots 5 acres of land to Sunni Waqf Board

UP govt allots 5 acres of land to Sunni Waqf Board

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Would have constructed Ram temple on 5 acre land if given to us: UP Shia Central Waqf Board

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Get a slice of history or spend some time with nature.

President Kovind completes 3 years in office

President Kovind completes 3 years in office

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique, President Kovind, along with the First Lady and other members of the family, joined the fellow citizens and expressed their gratitude towards all those who are safeguarding the health of the nation in spite of grave risk to them and their families. President Kovind also donated one-month salary to PM-CARES fund and has decided to forego 30 per cent of his salary for a year, it said in a series of slides mentioning various initiatives and work done during the third year of his presidency.

Will Amarinder's Malerkotla move help Cong in UP, Gujarat?

Will Amarinder's Malerkotla move help Cong in UP, Gujarat?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'Congress will try to use Malerkotla to woo Muslim votes in UP. Muslims across the country have definitely taken note of this move in Punjab. But they vote only for a party that can defeat the BJP. The Congress doesn't seem to be capable of doing that'

Punjabis, Jats physically strong but have less brains: Tripura CM

Punjabis, Jats physically strong but have less brains: Tripura CM

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Earlier, too, Biplab Deb has courted controversies on several occasions. In 2018, he said internet and satellite television existed in the time of the Mahabharata.

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar 'got annoyed and was about to leave the stage before things were brought under control'.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

RSS' Muslim wing says Ram temple will be built with consensus

RSS' Muslim wing says Ram temple will be built with consensus

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

The Manch said it is making efforts to make Muslims aware of the 'truth' that Lord Ram is at the centre of faith for Hindus, while the Mughal emperor Babur does not claim similar space for them.

10 OTT shows to watch

10 OTT shows to watch

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Fresh off the OTT oven, Sukanya Verma picks 10 hot new treats for you.

A Salman Rushdie novel in clothes at New York Fashion Week

A Salman Rushdie novel in clothes at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Stacey Bendet's Alice + Olivia presentation at the New York Fashion Week was inspired by Salman Rushdie's The Enchantress of Florence.

Mumbaikar Runs For US Congress

Mumbaikar Runs For US Congress

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'Mumbai turned me into a fighter, always hustling to keep up with the world.' 'Now, I hustle for the poor and the ones who don't have a voice because I feel they are poor for no fault of their own.'

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The Battle of Pratapgad can be termed the turning point in Indian history as it interrupted the continuous chain of Muslim successes on the battlefield.

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'I have only this to say to those who talk about Mewar rulers and Akbar's brutality -- do you expect a king to not expand his kingdom?' 'You have entire cities named after Muslim rulers. It's time our heroes got their due.'

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Drop dead gorgeous

Drop dead gorgeous

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Fashion designer Gaurang Shah presented a stunning collection at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

Sonam Kapoor, doing that sexy thing she does

Sonam Kapoor, doing that sexy thing she does

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Isn't she gorgeous?

'No need to take visa from Babar's followers to pray at Ram temple'

'No need to take visa from Babar's followers to pray at Ram temple'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

His remark came during a visit to Ayodhya in adjoining Faizabad district where he sought blessings of Ram Lalla at the makeshift temple.

Ayodhya mosques spread message of harmony ahead of bhoomi pujan

Ayodhya mosques spread message of harmony ahead of bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

"It is the greatness of Ayodhya that the mosques surrounding the Ram temple are giving a strong message of communal harmony to the rest of the world," Haji Asad Ahmad, the corporator of the Ram Kot ward, told PTI.

BJP condemns PM's minority remark

BJP condemns PM's minority remark

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday sought to compare Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Mughal rulers for his reported remarks that the first right on the nation's resources belonged to the minority communities. "The statement is objectionable and most condemnable. By saying this, the prime minister is behaving like Mughal rulers," party leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra said at a press conference in Delhi.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

Kamal Haasan: Dilip Kumar had no right to retire so early

Kamal Haasan: Dilip Kumar had no right to retire so early

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'I'm very upset with Dilipsaab for retiring 40 years too early.' Kamal Haasan talks about his idol Dilip Kumar.

Mumbai lawyer's killer who jumped parole arrested

Mumbai lawyer's killer who jumped parole arrested

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

In 2016 he was released on parole after which he was absconding, said police.

Veteran actor Viju Khote passes away

Veteran actor Viju Khote passes away

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The actor succumbed to multiple organ failure, and died in his sleep.

Tabbar review

Tabbar review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

There's the excitement of watching minor people commit major crimes and watching how that becomes their second nature, almost. Just when you think the show is extending outwards, it implodes. And with the ethical hinges off totally, you, the viewer, wouldn't know quite how to react, observes Sreehari Nair.

Controversy puts an end to Aurangzeb exhibition

Controversy puts an end to Aurangzeb exhibition

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Trouble started when some Muslim organisations and Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali took up cudgels against some portraits, claiming it would disturb peace in the state and demanded the expo 'Aurangzeb as he was according to Mughal records' be cancelled.

A 400-yr-old alternative to the Jammu highway

A 400-yr-old alternative to the Jammu highway

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

One of the oldest routes of the country, the highway has been cleared of all roadblocks and work will be starting to connect the Valley with Poonch and Rajouri districts as the Supreme Court gave its nod.

Officer probing attack on Bhutto sacked

Officer probing attack on Bhutto sacked

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

A senior police official probing the suicide attack on former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto's convoy in Karachi has been removed in the wake of objections raised by her Pakistan People's Party. DIG (Investigation) Manzoor Mughal, who was heading the probe, has applied for leave and will no longer be handling the probe, Interior Ministry spokesman Javed Iqbal Cheema said.

Now, you can meet Madhubala

Now, you can meet Madhubala

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The timeless beauty has been waxed at Madame Tussauds, New Delhi.

Taj towers above all controversies

Taj towers above all controversies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'

President Kalam on the drums!

President Kalam on the drums!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

President Abdul Kalam jams with percussionist Sivamani at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

WINTER IS HERE! Kashmir receives season's first snowfall

WINTER IS HERE! Kashmir receives season's first snowfall

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Tourists in Jammu and Kashmir were in for a pleasant surprise on Sunday as the upper reaches of the valley received the season's first snowfall.