News for 'Mughal'

Bihar@100: It's time to revive the heart of India

Bihar@100: It's time to revive the heart of India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

As Bihar celebrates its centenary, Gopal Krishna hopes the state can conserve, restore and manage its natural resources and desist from imitating a cannibalistic and toxic model of development

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The farmers' tractor rally - Kisaan Parade - against the farm laws was expected to be held after 12 pm. However, huge crowds gathered on the borders at around 8 am.

10 feared dead in Khardung La avalanche

10 feared dead in Khardung La avalanche

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Bodies of five of the deceased have been recovered so far, while efforts are on to find the remaining five persons, whose chances of survival are bleak, a police official said in Srinagar.

A love story in miniatures

A love story in miniatures

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Ritika Kochhar finds out how Indian miniatures, which were once buried in manuscripts, ended up drawing collectors the world over.

Now, watch Umrao Jaan on stage

Now, watch Umrao Jaan on stage

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'Umrao Jaan has a beautiful soundtrack, and has been very dear to us right from our childhood days. We felt it had the perfect story to recreate for a stage musical.'

At 56 minutes, PM Modi delivers his shortest I-Day speech

At 56 minutes, PM Modi delivers his shortest I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

In his radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' last month, Modi said he had received letters from people complaining that his Independence Day speeches were "a little too long" and promised to make a shorter speech.

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The highway was closed on Saturday due to heavy snowfall and landslides.

'Vanvaas' to continue for BJP in Uttar Pradesh. Here's why

'Vanvaas' to continue for BJP in Uttar Pradesh. Here's why

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Last week, Nazarwala, our columnist who correctly predicted the 2007 Uttar Pradesh election outcome, said Chief Minister Mayawati's tally in the current assembly election would fall to double digits. Here he outlines what awaits the BJP in UP.

Delhi HC stays construction of mosque near Jama Masjid

Delhi HC stays construction of mosque near Jama Masjid

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Construction of a mosque near the historic Jama Masjid was on Friday stopped by the Delhi high court which directed the local civic authority to immediately hand over the site to the ASI to ascertain if there were any remains of Mughal era structure there.

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'We want the Commission to finish its work; the issue it is investigating is too crucial for its work to be left incomplete.'

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'While they claim to cherish Bapu's ideals, they cherish Godse as fervently.'

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

'There was no fear of failure when I made Bajirao Mastani'

'There was no fear of failure when I made Bajirao Mastani'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Sanjay Leela Bhansali celebrates the success of his dream project.

IIFA 2018: Rekha, Shraddha, Ranbir perform

IIFA 2018: Rekha, Shraddha, Ranbir perform

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top performers of the night.

Shivaji revived Indian naval power

Shivaji revived Indian naval power

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'Shivaji was among a handful of Indian rulers to realise the importance of sea power... Not much attention is paid to his remarkable achievement: Building a modern navy and the revival of Indian maritime power.'

Advani's yatra finally gets green signal from UP govt

Advani's yatra finally gets green signal from UP govt

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

The brakes applied on Bhartiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani's much-hyped Jan Swabhiman Yatra were finally released by the Uttar Pradesh government, as it finally gave the state's nod for holding a rally at Mughal Serai in Varanasi district, about 300 km from Lucknow, late on Wednesday evening.

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Kriti Sanon is a superb actress, she looks Maharashtrian, and has not done a historical either.' 'Sanjay Dutt has gone to another level of persona. He hasn't done a historical either.'

The 'Mahatma' at the Taj

The 'Mahatma' at the Taj

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Bollywood's Life Lessons

Bollywood's Life Lessons

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

10 things Bollywood can teach you.

Is it a bhoomi puja for a Hindu Rashtra?

Is it a bhoomi puja for a Hindu Rashtra?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Interestingly, the choice of August 5 as the day of the bhoomi pujan coincides with the abolition of Kashmir's special status on the same day a year ago. Perhaps the RSS-BJP wants August 5 to be remembered as the date on which the foundation stone of their cherished Hindu rashtra was laid, notes Amulya Ganguli.

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'Does a secular nation not believe in its ancestry? The Constitution has a photo of Ram also.'

PIX: Taj Mahal's love affair with the West

PIX: Taj Mahal's love affair with the West

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently paid a visit to the historical monument during his visit to India.

Bollywood's Top 10 Qawwalis!

Bollywood's Top 10 Qawwalis!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Bhar Do Jholi Meri is Salman's favourite song. Here's looking at other smashing qawwalis through time.

A walk to remember: Kareena wraps up LFW

A walk to remember: Kareena wraps up LFW

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Kareena Kapoor walked for Sabysachi at the grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016.

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The apex court also directed the state government to explain why there was a sudden flurry of activities in and around the Taj Mahal and the Taj Trapezium Zone and why leather industries and hotels were coming up there.

Relation with Lord Ram or Babur? Yogi hits out at Cong over Ram temple issue

Relation with Lord Ram or Babur? Yogi hits out at Cong over Ram temple issue

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

He also alleged that the Congress toyed with national security and actively and covertly supported Naxalism in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand for political gains.

Jauhar is part of our history. Why are we ignoring it?

Jauhar is part of our history. Why are we ignoring it?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Jauhar is a recurrent theme in the history of that period. And Khilji was hardly the only Muslim invader whose onset forced women to self-immolate. Nearly the entire Mughal clan, including the benevolent Akbar, forced jauhar on the defeated, says Vikram Johri.

'Under Modi, the middleman has disappeared'

'Under Modi, the middleman has disappeared'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'In Rajiv Gandhi's time, out of every Re 1 spent by the government only 15 paisa reached the public.' 'At this moment, I cannot say that the entire Re 1 reaches the common man's pocket, but yes, two-thirds of that money definitely reaches the common man.' 'And the rest of the money will also reach soon.'

2,500 lamps illuminate Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

2,500 lamps illuminate Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

It is the first ever illumination of the historic monument's front fortification wall and its two important gateways -- Lahori Gate and Delhi Gate.

PM Modi likely to visit Kabul on Christmas Day

PM Modi likely to visit Kabul on Christmas Day

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

PM Modi is likely to visit Kabul on December 25 where he will inaugurate the new building of the Afghan Parliament constructed by India at a cost of about USD 90 million.

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Heavy snowfall has blanketed Kashmir, bringing relief to the residents from dry weather. The snowfall, which began in the late afternoon on Friday, has continued in most parts of the valley, said officials, adding it is one of the heaviest snowfalls in the recent years in the plains of Kashmir.

Delhi: Dalhousie Road renamed after Aurangzeb's brother

Delhi: Dalhousie Road renamed after Aurangzeb's brother

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The municipal body passed a proposal, put forward by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi who is also a council member, to this effect at a special meeting convened by its chairman Naresh Kumar.

Mother's Day Special: Different varieties of Bollywood's Ma

Mother's Day Special: Different varieties of Bollywood's Ma

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Celebrating Mother's Day by remembering a variety of such movie maatajis and her impassioned assertions.

Vladimir Putin showers Dr Singh with gifts

Vladimir Putin showers Dr Singh with gifts

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Surprising even his own protocol men, Putin gave Dr Singh an artwork about Tsarevich, who later became Nicholas II, which was a work of art of the Maharajas of Benares reflecting the connection of two royalties.

TV actor Ankit Gera holidays in Russia

TV actor Ankit Gera holidays in Russia

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

A look at the cool travel pictures.

The story of Kasimbazar's networks

The story of Kasimbazar's networks

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

If you do not know much about Kasimbazar, I would not hold it against you; after all it has a population of only 10,000 and lies in one of the most neglected corners of the state of West Bengal.

Lashkar commander's kin held in Kishtwar

Lashkar commander's kin held in Kishtwar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

The father, brother and an associate of Lashkar commander Habib Gujjar alias Salman were arrested during raids in Keshwar belt of Kishtwar district on Tuesday night, Kishtwar Superintendent of Police Haseeb Mughal said. The arrested persons have been identified as Jamal-ud-Din and Khair Din, brother and father of LeT commander Salman, and Shahid Baro, an associate, he said.

A Sufi shrine which shows what makes India work

A Sufi shrine which shows what makes India work

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

'The Hindu couple praying at an Islamic shrine illustrates what makes India work,' says writer Mayank Austen Soofi.

India Couture Week: Alia, Ranveer walk for Manish Malhotra

India Couture Week: Alia, Ranveer walk for Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The fashion designer's grand finale saw a parade of ridiculously stylish and extravagant outfits.