News for 'Nawab'

MAK Pataudi : Indian cricket's visionary and charming captain

MAK Pataudi : Indian cricket's visionary and charming captain

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

A 'Tiger' on the field and a Nawab off it, Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was unarguably one of India's best captains ever and a batsman par excellence even though damaged vision didn't allow him to realise his potential statistically.

Raja Sen's Most Memorable Characters of 2015

Raja Sen's Most Memorable Characters of 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Who were the ones we'd have liked to see more of, or ones we wouldn't mind running into again?

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

In one of the clips, an unknown person accompanying Mahajan is seen taking selfie video as they rode through water in parts of Kolhapur in western Maharashtra.

Have you tasted these ancient Indian curries?

Have you tasted these ancient Indian curries?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

These recipes by chef Kunal Kapoor will take you back in time and taste.

'5 terror camps along LoC, Pak Army gives help'

'5 terror camps along LoC, Pak Army gives help'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Mohammad Saleem Rahmani alias Abu Saad, hailing from Nawab Shah in Pakistan, said the camps were located at Chamb, Keel, Athmuqam and the Lepa Valley on the Pakistani side.

Heavy stone pelting resumes in Srinagar

Heavy stone pelting resumes in Srinagar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Security forces used tear smoke and baton charges to disperse stone pelting protestors in several localities of the bandh hit Jammu and Kashmir capital Srinagar on Wednesday.

Revisiting 1857: Satyajit Ray's vision

Revisiting 1857: Satyajit Ray's vision

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Shatranj Ke Khilari remains an accessible, yet deep period film.

Reader Review: Panipat

Reader Review: Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A cheap version of his opus Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat falls flat on its face at every end, with lacklustre writing and terrible character definition proving to be the movie's ultimate undoing, feels Rediff reader Anu Gopinath.

After World crown, Sushil eyes C'wealth gold

After World crown, Sushil eyes C'wealth gold

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

After breaking an almost six-decade jinx with his gold medal-winning feat at the World Wrestling Championships, wrestler Sushil Kumar has set his eyes on next month's Commonwealth Games, where he believes India can produce about 15 champions.

'Will kidnap the girl you like': Maha BJP MLA tells youngsters

'Will kidnap the girl you like': Maha BJP MLA tells youngsters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

I will help, 100 per cent. Come (to me) with your parents, the MLA said.

UP polls: 3 expelled Congress MLAs jump ship to join BSP

UP polls: 3 expelled Congress MLAs jump ship to join BSP

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

A Samajwadi Party MLA and a Bharatiya Janata Party leader too joined Mayawati's party, BSP General Secretary Naseemuddin Siddiqui told a press conference in Lucknow.

Fadnavis made CM to 'protect' Rs 40K-cr, says BJP MP; sparks row

Fadnavis made CM to 'protect' Rs 40K-cr, says BJP MP; sparks row

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Fadnavis also dismissed Hegde's claim as 'absolutely wrong' and said nothing of that sort happened.

Child labour case against Suchita Krishnamoorthi

Child labour case against Suchita Krishnamoorthi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Following the rescue of a minor domestic help from her house, the Maharashtra Government on Tuesday filed cases against Bollywood actress Suchita Krishnamoorthi.

Ileana, Deepika, Kareena: Saif's hottest heroine? VOTE!

Ileana, Deepika, Kareena: Saif's hottest heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

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Cong-NCP inch closer to stitch alliance with Sena

Cong-NCP inch closer to stitch alliance with Sena

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The Congress-NCP will now hold talks with Shiv Sena in Mumbai to "finalise the architecture of alliance".

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Sikhs love a good fight, and that's what the Modi government has given them.

Musharraf booked in Bugti assassination case

Musharraf booked in Bugti assassination case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Following the Balochistan High Court's order, the Dera Bugti police has registered a case against former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in connection with Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti's assassination.

Sena to lead 3-party alliance govt, says NCP

Sena to lead 3-party alliance govt, says NCP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

They have already prepared a draft common minimum programme (CMP).

Congress-NCP go into a huddle over common programme

Congress-NCP go into a huddle over common programme

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Once the two parties finalise the common minimum programme, it would then be shared with the Shiv Sena which is then expected to add issues that are close to its heart, reports Prasanna D Zore.

Baloch opposition to CPEC should worry China

Baloch opposition to CPEC should worry China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'The separatist resurgence in Balochistan is thwarting Pakistan's plans to build CPEC projects to optimally utilise Balochistan's energy reserves,' points out Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

SP, BJS legislators join BSP

SP, BJS legislators join BSP

Rediff.com23 May 2007

SP legislator from Swar Tanda (Rampur), Nawab Kazim Ali, and Ram Sewak Singh Patel, BJS MLA from Binawar (Badaun) joined the BSP in Lucknow.

Adityanath, 2 deputy CMs take oath as MLCs

Adityanath, 2 deputy CMs take oath as MLCs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Two other ministers Swantradev Singh and Mohsin Raza also took oath.

Christians are 'angrez', didn't help in freedom struggle: BJP MP

Christians are 'angrez', didn't help in freedom struggle: BJP MP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Gopal Shetty's comment was slammed by the Congress, which sought an apology and the NCP saying the remark was a "deliberate attempt to polarise people" in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Bugti's son files murder case against Musharraf

Bugti's son files murder case against Musharraf

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti's son Jamil Akbar Bugti has filed a petition in the Sibbi district and sessions court seeking an order to register a case against former President General Pervez Musharraf and other senior officials in connection with his father's death.

NCP attacks ex-CM Chavan over poll rout

NCP attacks ex-CM Chavan over poll rout

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Nationalist Congress Party blamed former chief minister of Maharashtra Prithviraj Chavan for the poor showing by the party and also Congress in the assembly polls.

Musharraf to face trial for Bugti murder in Pak

Musharraf to face trial for Bugti murder in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

If former dictator Pervez Musharraf returns to Pakistan to participate in the country's politics, the ruling Pakistan People's Party government will put him on trial in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case as well as for illegal detentions in the Supreme Court judges case, sources aware of the 'exit deal' have revealed. In case the former dictator breached the clandestine deal, the law would take its own course and he would have to surrender himself to the courts, say sources.

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Thackeray, 59, became the third Sena leader after Manohar Joshi and Narayan Rane to occupy the top post.

Pak court rejects plea filed against Musharraf

Pak court rejects plea filed against Musharraf

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

A Pakistani court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking the registration of a police case against former president Pervez Musharraf and his close aides for the "murder" of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti.

Which jodi will be EXCITING on Koffee with Karan 6? VOTE!

Which jodi will be EXCITING on Koffee with Karan 6? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Varun-Katrina or Saif-Sara?

Cong-NCP meet to discuss Sena alliance called off

Cong-NCP meet to discuss Sena alliance called off

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Malik said Congress leaders requested that the meeting be postponed to Wednesday.

Maha to levy cess on construction above Rs 10 lakh

Maha to levy cess on construction above Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

In line with central legislation, Maharashtra government will soon levy a cess on all public and private construction in the state costing over Rs 10 lakh (Rs 1 million) expecting to generate Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 million) anually for rolling out schemes for construction labour. The welfare measures include insurance, healthcare and education with the aim of providing security and well-being of labourers.

'Saif doesn't have to pretend to be a hero'

'Saif doesn't have to pretend to be a hero'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Hum Tum director Kunal Kohli tell us how Saif has evolved as an actor over the years at the actor on his 40th birthday.

'I don't envy Saif and Soha's prominent careers'

'I don't envy Saif and Soha's prominent careers'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Jewellery designer Saba Ali Khan, daughter of the Nawab of Pataudi and sister of Saif and Soha Ali Khan, recently tied up with luxury diamond brand Opulence. Here are excerpts from an interview with Abhilasha Ojha.

Thaw in sight? Maha BJP leader says 'good news' soon

Thaw in sight? Maha BJP leader says 'good news' soon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Sena MP Sanjay Raut, however, said his party was firm on a written assurance from the senior alliance partner over power sharing, including rotating CM's post for 2.5 years.

Why Rampur always elects Azam Khan

Why Rampur always elects Azam Khan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Outside Rampur, Azam Khan's name may be an alias for controversy. But Rampur's voters believe that all the improvements in their constituency has been accomplished only by the man they have elected 8 times to the state assembly.

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Meet the Bollywood royals.

Happy Father's Day, daddy!

Happy Father's Day, daddy!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Television stars share their fond memories with Rajul Hegde.

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The ED has summoned Raj in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities related to Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services loan to Kohinoor CTNL.

Straying tiger killed in UP

Straying tiger killed in UP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

The stray tiger that had been on the prowl in parts of Uttar Pradesh for the last four months, was shot down on Tuesday evening. The three-year old animal that had lost its way after stepping out of its natural home in the forests of Pilibhit on the Himalayan foothills , traversed across nearly five districts including Lucknow to finally met its end in the Bachuna forests near Kumarganj in Faizabad district.