News for 'Mughal'

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'How can the monument where the prime minister unfurls the flag on Independence Day, in a ceremony broadcast and telecast nationally, be maintained by a private entity?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the perfect girlfriend

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the perfect girlfriend

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Pay a little more attention and there's a lot she can teach you about romantic relationships.

Clive's treasure fetches £ 4.7 m

Clive's treasure fetches £ 4.7 m

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

The collection, sold by Clive's descendants, fetched more than three times Christie's estimate.

Hrithik Roshan teases fans with Mohenjo Daro poster

Hrithik Roshan teases fans with Mohenjo Daro poster

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Take a look at Hrithik Roshan's film Mohenho Daro's poster.

Kerala did disastrous thing by electing Rahul: Ramachandra Guha

Kerala did disastrous thing by electing Rahul: Ramachandra Guha

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'If Rahul Gandhi disappears, Modi has to talk about his own policies and why they failed'

Battle of Malegaon: The Maratha army's Muslim Heroes

Battle of Malegaon: The Maratha army's Muslim Heroes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

At the Battle of Malegaon, Muslim soldiers in the Maratha army defied the British army for a full month when they had no hope of victory as the Chhatrapati and Peshwa had already surrendered.

How govt banks aided the rise of India's crony capitalism

How govt banks aided the rise of India's crony capitalism

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Government banks have repeatedly failed to take quick action against defaulters. They only raise an alarm when the loan turns into a non-performing asset. A fitting example of this attitude is Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher.

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Having made your point and got bail, it might be useful to reflect and reinvent your brand of journalism that am sure would still be unique, advises Sanjeev Nayyar.

Tales of our toilets: Modi has put potty before piety

Tales of our toilets: Modi has put potty before piety

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Akbar is rumoured to have once asked the navratnas of his court what the greatest pleasure in the world was. The stock answers came back: wealth, power, women, food, wine and so on, with the emperor's own contribution being hunting. Birbal was the outlier; he asserted that the greatest pleasure in the world was surely a good bowel movement.

Why these Indian films are BANNED in Pakistan

Why these Indian films are BANNED in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Chennai Express and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag are among those banned in Pakistan. We take a look at the reasons.

Strike hits normal life in Kashmir, Amarnath yatra suspended

Strike hits normal life in Kashmir, Amarnath yatra suspended

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Restrictions have been imposed in five police station areas of Srinagar, a police official said.

Asia's largest tulip garden in full bloom

Asia's largest tulip garden in full bloom

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A treat for eyes and the soul -- that is the tulip festival in Srinagar! Tourists have been flocking the famous tulip garden in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar ever since it opened for visitors last Sunday.

Deepika's beautiful tribute to Madhubala

Deepika's beautiful tribute to Madhubala

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The first song released from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani is a tribute to the immortal dance number Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya from K Asif's Mughal-E-Azam, which was picturised on Madhubala and Dilip Kumar.

Pakistan bans 'immoral' condom advertisement

Pakistan bans 'immoral' condom advertisement

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A Pakistan's media regulator on Tuesday barred television channels from airing a racy condom commercial featuring actress Mathira, saying such "immoral" content should not be beamed during the holy month of Ramzan.

Lawyer murder: Attempt to rape charge against watchman

Lawyer murder: Attempt to rape charge against watchman

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Over four months after the murder of the city-based lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha, allegedly by the watchman of her building, the prosecution on Thursday slapped attempt to rape charge against him.

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.

IN PICS: The amazing history of Delhi's Purana Qila

IN PICS: The amazing history of Delhi's Purana Qila

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Purana Qila may be a regular weekend haunt for many locals but the history behind the landmark is as fascinating as it is bloody finds out Nirdesh K Singh.

The Telangana story

The Telangana story

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

A brief history of Telangana

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'Why do visas require the intervention of India's Union ministers? Does any civilised nation assure visas like this over Twitter?'

Mallika Sherawat's Biggest HITS and FLOPS

Mallika Sherawat's Biggest HITS and FLOPS

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

We may not have seen a Mallika Sherawat movie in a while now, but she has given us some good films in her 13-year film career.

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon for a 36-hour visit to India. On the agenda for day 1 of his whirlwind tour was the Sabarmati Ashram, the address to thousands at the Motera Stadium and then a lovely tour of one of the wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are some of the best pictures of Day 1.

'Congress will be dead, CPM will also break'

'Congress will be dead, CPM will also break'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'Only when you are close to the party, will you understand what the BJP stands for.'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

Foreign envoys wasting time on Kashmir junket

Foreign envoys wasting time on Kashmir junket

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'If the envoys are satisfied, it will either mean they are naive or that they are not serious about their trip, which they probably regard as some kind of a picnic, a much-needed break from their dreary routine in Delhi,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

The GREATEST Hindi film of ALL TIME? Tell us!

The GREATEST Hindi film of ALL TIME? Tell us!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Send in YOUR movie titles!

Has BJP bungled in Kashmir?

Has BJP bungled in Kashmir?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If the National Conference and PDP make handsome electoral gains in the valley and call for the restoration of the former state's lost status, how will the rulers in Delhi respond?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Here is a timeline of the second-lengthiest case in the apex court history:

Pak court acquits 4 aides of Times Square bomber

Pak court acquits 4 aides of Times Square bomber

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

Four men accused of involvement in the botched Times Square bombing carried out by Pakistani- American terrorist Faisal Shahzad in 2010 have been acquitted by a Rawalpindi court as the prosecution failed to prove its case against them. The anti-terrorism court in the Pakistani garrison city on Saturday acquitted Muhammad Shoaib Mughal, Muhammad Shahid Hussain, Humbal Akhtar and Faisal Abbasi.

Delhi mosque row: No excavation yet, ASI tells HC

Delhi mosque row: No excavation yet, ASI tells HC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The Archaeological Survey of India Friday told the Delhi high court that it has not yet started excavation on a site near Red Fort to ascertain whether remains of a Mughal-era mosque existed there in view of lack of clarity on an apex court order on status quo.

Start-ups: Five common mistakes entrepreneurs make

Start-ups: Five common mistakes entrepreneurs make

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Most great ideas fail due to lack of vision and execution, writes Bharati Jacob, founder-partner, Seedfund, one of India's leading early stage investors.

'No fear of India turning authoritarian'

'No fear of India turning authoritarian'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The objective is not to make India into a one religion place, but to ensure that there is harmonious and peaceful co-existence of all faiths with each of them having their cultural personality.'

Army opens Akbar's fort for Maha Kumbh visitors

Army opens Akbar's fort for Maha Kumbh visitors

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The all-embracing spirit of Maha Kumbh has caught on with the armed forces which have thrown open up parts of a fort built by Mughal Emperor Akbar at the holy Sangam, giving pilgrims and tourists access to the historic Patalpuri Temple and the Saraswati Koop.

ASI allowed to demolish illegal structure near Jama Masjid

ASI allowed to demolish illegal structure near Jama Masjid

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Warning miscreants rpt miscreants against giving communal overtone to the issue of disputed structure near Jama Masjid, the Delhi high court on Monday permitted the Archaeological Survey of India to demolish illegal constructions in the area to ascertain whether remains of a Mughal-era structure existed.

HC asks Delhi police to help razing illegal mosque

HC asks Delhi police to help razing illegal mosque

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

In a jolt to city police, the Delhi high court on Friday dismissed the plea to modify an earlier order asking it provide help and security to the Archeological Survey of India in razing an illegal mosque built in a park in national capital to ascertain whether remains of Mughal-era Akbarabadi masjid existed there.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Dilip Kumar

Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

'Dilipsaab touched something deep within me as an actor,' says Kamal Haasan in his tribute.

'Aurangzeb Raj': PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul's elevation

'Aurangzeb Raj': PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul's elevation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'The Congress has gone bankrupt, as it is going to make a person who is out on bail in corruption case its president'