News for 'Mughals'

'Safe zones' set up for fruit dealers in Shopian

'Safe zones' set up for fruit dealers in Shopian

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

These zones are on the main roads of the district and closer to police, army and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force establishments, the official said.

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

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.

Making Hrithik-Aishwarya look gorgeous in Jodhaa Akbar

Making Hrithik-Aishwarya look gorgeous in Jodhaa Akbar

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Costume designer Neeta Lulla on her fabulous work on the film, which won her a National Award.

Taj towers above all controversies

Taj towers above all controversies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'

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.

Ludo review

Ludo review

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Between that constant feeling of I've seen it all before and inability to balance comedy and darkness, Ludo wobbles towards its finish, sighs Sukanya Verma.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

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.

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.

Muslim body plans mosque, hospital, cultural centre in Ayodhya

Muslim body plans mosque, hospital, cultural centre in Ayodhya

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The idea is to have a place where people can come together and bridge the gap. It will be a contemporary design for the future, and not have the shadows of the past' Ritwik Sharma reports.

Will India ever get its treasures back?

Will India ever get its treasures back?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Does a thousand-year-old sculpture worshipped in a thriving religion belong to a foreign museum or the temple from which it was extracted?' Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asked angrily. 'They legitimately belonged to India and people of past, present and future generations are interested in re-possessing them,' a central information commissioner declared last month.

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.

'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.'

#BeingBebo! Kareena's jaw-dropping moment

#BeingBebo! Kareena's jaw-dropping moment

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Is it hot in here? No! It's just the Kareena effect.

PIX: Kangana, Varun, Vivek at movie summit

PIX: Kangana, Varun, Vivek at movie summit

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Stars and film-makers debate the current state of Bollywood.

India should have been declared a Hindu country, says Meghalaya judge

India should have been declared a Hindu country, says Meghalaya judge

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Justice S R Sen also wants Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, Christians, Khasis, Jaintias and Garos who have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to be made Indian citizens without any questions. Aashish Aryan/Business Standard reports.

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.

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.

'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.'

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.

PM resumes trend of delivering long I-Day speeches

PM resumes trend of delivering long I-Day speeches

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Modi had last year spoken for 57 minutes, his shortest Independence Day speech in five years.

'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.'

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.

India became global superpower 'due to Lord Ram': UP min

India became global superpower 'due to Lord Ram': UP min

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

"As soon as a grand Ram temple is built in Ayodhya, it will restore the glorious history of Ayodhya," he said.

These pics of India will take your breath away

These pics of India will take your breath away

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

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.

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

For those who aren't lucky enough to visit the iconic grounds, here's a stroll through the beautiful gardens.

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.

The Big Bollywood Mash-up Meme

The Big Bollywood Mash-up Meme

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Have a look! :)

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'

President Kalam on the drums!

President Kalam on the drums!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

President Abdul Kalam jams with percussionist Sivamani at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

Now, govt to use MNREGA for rescue of cows

Now, govt to use MNREGA for rescue of cows

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

'Farmers love cows but find it uneconomical to afford fodder expenses'

Photos! Tabu's tribute to Rajasthan

Photos! Tabu's tribute to Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

She looked resplendent as a Rajasthani royal bride.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Nothing in India can be accomplished without Ram: Adityanath

Nothing in India can be accomplished without Ram: Adityanath

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The issue of Lord Rama grabbed headlines again on Monday when Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said he would travel to Ayodhya and open talks with stakeholders in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute on November 16.

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.

Shraddha Kapoor is Rahul Mishra's bride

Shraddha Kapoor is Rahul Mishra's bride

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The Bollywood star was the face of the 'Rahul Mishra for Project Eve' collection at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.