News for 'Nawab'

'NCP to abstain if BJP seeks trust vote in Maharashtra'

'NCP to abstain if BJP seeks trust vote in Maharashtra'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra will abstain from voting in the Legislative Assembly if a minority government headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party seeks trust vote.

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Meet the Bollywood royals.

Of brands and advertising 2008

Of brands and advertising 2008

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Celebrity craze has been a part of advertising-dom for years, but 2008 saw brands upping the ante on stars to go bigger and larger in numbers

Baloch leader Bugti to file FIR against Musharraf

Baloch leader Bugti to file FIR against Musharraf

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Nawabzada Talal Akbar Bugti, who heads a faction of the Jamhoori Watan Party, submitted an application to Quetta city police station for lodging an FIR against Musharraf in connection with the murder of his father and 66 other people of his tribe.

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.

India's series wins away from the sub-continent

India's series wins away from the sub-continent

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

The 1-0 win against New Zealand is India's only eighth series win away from the sub-continent.

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.

BCCI to felicitate batting legend Sehwag

BCCI to felicitate batting legend Sehwag

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to felicitate Virender Sehwag during the upcoming four-match Test series against South Africa.

Saba Ali Khan's bond with Kareena

Saba Ali Khan's bond with Kareena

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Saba Ali Khan is her father's choice as trustee of their royal properties, a position of considerable responsibility. She is also Saif's choice as jewellery designer of a special gift for ladylove, Kareena.

No difference with Dhoni: Sehwag

No difference with Dhoni: Sehwag

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Virendra Sehwag, the Nawab of Najafgarh, who scored 319 during the Chennai Test against South Africa has said that there was no difference between him and one day captain of the Indian team Mahindra Singh Dhoni.

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.

My best Test innings, says Sehwag

My best Test innings, says Sehwag

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Virender Sehwag, who stole the limelight on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa with an unbeaten 309, said the knock was even better than the maiden triple hundred he scored against Pakistan at Multan in March 2004.

Bachchans get a taste of India in Toronto!

Bachchans get a taste of India in Toronto!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

The family along with their entourage, who are currently globetrotting around the world as part of their Unforgettable tour, got a taste of India when they halted at the Nawab Authentic Indian Cuisine restaurant in Toronto recently.

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.

Part 2: FANTASTIC movies coming up in 2017!

Part 2: FANTASTIC movies coming up in 2017!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Which one are you looking forward to?

Lucknow prey to Chinese designs

Lucknow prey to Chinese designs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Unable to keep up with international trends, the chikan industry struggles to reinvent itself.

Lucknow: Shia woman performs nikah of Sunni couple

Lucknow: Shia woman performs nikah of Sunni couple

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Carrying out a nikah might be regarded as the exclusive privilege of only a male qazi. But back in Lucknow -- the city of the Nawabs -- a well educated Muslim woman did the qazi's job to create history. It was late Tuesday evening when Dr Saeeda Hameed, a member of the State Planning Commission, performed the nikah of young Naish Hasan and Imran at a Lucknow hotel.

Jaitley justifies govt giving I-T rebate in interim Budget

Jaitley justifies govt giving I-T rebate in interim Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Goyal's move was criticised by the Opposition saying with general election months away, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government had mandate only to present a vote on account and a Budget containing direct tax proposals.

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.

Excited & happy: Aaditya Thackeray files nomination from Worli

Excited & happy: Aaditya Thackeray files nomination from Worli

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

He was accompanied by his father, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, and mother Rashmi while filing nomination papers.

'Why does India need 9 consulates in Afghanistan?'

'Why does India need 9 consulates in Afghanistan?'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

"One would like to know why India needs to have nine consulates in a small country like Afghanistan, where it did not even have big trade and economic stakes," Azeem said.

Rift within Pawar family helped BJP execute its plan

Rift within Pawar family helped BJP execute its plan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The dramatic swearing-in of BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister and Pawar's nephew Ajit Pawar as his deputy was preceded by days of talks between key party leaders and the junior Pawar, who was facing probe in corruption cases being investigated by central agencies.

Pataudi was best at handling pressure, reveals study

Pataudi was best at handling pressure, reveals study

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Ahead of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's third death anniversary in November, a website claims to have unearthed an unheralded aspect of the former Indian captain's game -- he was the best when it came to handling pressure.

Non-bailable warrant against Musharraf in cleric murder case

Non-bailable warrant against Musharraf in cleric murder case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A Pakistani court on Friday issued non-bailable arrest warrant against former military dictator Pervez Musharraf and ordered police to present him in the court in the murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Rashid Ghazi, who was killed in a military operation in 2007.

Sameer Bhujbal arrested on money laundering charges

Sameer Bhujbal arrested on money laundering charges

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Sameer Bhujbal was arrested after over six hours of questioning under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act at the agency's office in Ballard Tiar here. He will be produced in court on Tuesday, official sources said.

Oops! Maha state banner says it's 65th Republic Day instead of 66th

Oops! Maha state banner says it's 65th Republic Day instead of 66th

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

In a faux pas on the part of the state administration, a banner at the site of the Republic Day celebration in Mumbai erroneously said '65th Republic Day' instead of '66th Republic Day'.

UP: Muslim votes hold key to Rampur

UP: Muslim votes hold key to Rampur

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Muslims, who constitute over 60 per cent of the total electorate of 2.53 lakh, hold the key in this constituency.

Farewell, Nimmi

Farewell, Nimmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.

Neighbouring country helped Bugti: Pak

Neighbouring country helped Bugti: Pak

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Without naming any nation, Pakistan on Thursday said a "neighbouring country" had supplied a large quantity of ammunition and money to slain Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti.

Pak: Opposition rallies for Balochs

Pak: Opposition rallies for Balochs

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Balochistan: Musharraf talks tough

Balochistan: Musharraf talks tough

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Musharraf told a public meeting that strict action would taken against anti-state elements.

Pak charges 2 Baloch leaders for year-old blast

Pak charges 2 Baloch leaders for year-old blast

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The two are also planning to approach the International Court of Justice against Islamabad's alleged violation of a 1947 agreement on merger of Balochistan province.

Magnificent 7: Most Memorable Characters, 2015

Magnificent 7: Most Memorable Characters, 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

'Of the countless protagonists I encountered at the movies in 2015,' says Sukanya Verma, 'these seven are enduringly unique and notable. They possess that extra something that's not always on paper but earns distinction on the silver screen.'

Quit or face consequences, LeT warns J&K sarpanches, political workers

Quit or face consequences, LeT warns J&K sarpanches, political workers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba on Thursday warned mainstream political workers and sarpanches of dire consequences if they fail to resign within a week.

Katrina's frock at Ajmer Sharif raises eyebrows

Katrina's frock at Ajmer Sharif raises eyebrows

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The actress wore a skirt that managed to infuriate religious heads.

MCC stamp on India's 75th Test anniversary

MCC stamp on India's 75th Test anniversary

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

The Marylebone Cricket Club, in association with the Bletchley Post Office, released a special stamp commemorating the 75th anniversary of India in Test cricket.

Amid uneasy calm, students appeared for exams in riot-hit Delhi

Amid uneasy calm, students appeared for exams in riot-hit Delhi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

There was also no fresh incident of violence and there is a heavy deployment of security personnel