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Muzaffar Ali: Farooque and I shared a mutual passion for cinema

Muzaffar Ali: Farooque and I shared a mutual passion for cinema

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who worked with Farooque Sheikh in Umrao Jaan, Gaman and Anjuman, remembers his long association with the late veteran that goes back way before their days in the film industry.

Musharraf acquitted in Baloch leader Bugti's murder case

Musharraf acquitted in Baloch leader Bugti's murder case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Bugti, former chief minister of Balochistan and head of his tribe, was killed in 2006 in a military operation ordered by Musharraf who was president and army chief at the time.

Calls from Dawood's house: ATS to probe charges against Khadse

Calls from Dawood's house: ATS to probe charges against Khadse

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Days after they claimed that no calls were made or received on Maharashtra Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse's phone number from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's number, the Mumbai police on Wednesday said a probe into the matter is still on as some "new elements" have emerged in the case.

Taimur Pataudi's glorious cricket heritage

Taimur Pataudi's glorious cricket heritage

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

His great grandfather played Test cricket for both England and India. His grandfather was arguably the most charismatic captain India has had.

Sanjay Dutt at BJP event, eyebrows raised in political circles

Sanjay Dutt at BJP event, eyebrows raised in political circles

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Ironically, many in the BJP were critical of repeated paroles and furloughs granted to Dutt while he was serving the sentence at Yerwada jail in Pune.

Neetu Chandra slams Alia's Bihari look in Udta Punjab

Neetu Chandra slams Alia's Bihari look in Udta Punjab

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Baloch leaders thank PM Modi for I-Day speech

Baloch leaders thank PM Modi for I-Day speech

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Brahumdagh Bugti, president of the Baloch Republican Party hoped that the Indian government, Indian media and the whole Indian nation would not only raise their voices for the Baloch nation, but also strive to help practically the Baloch independence movement.

UP Phase II: A test of minority outreach

UP Phase II: A test of minority outreach

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Polling in Phase II of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections consists of 67 constituencies spread across 11 districts.

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Police arrested four people for the assault on Wednesday.

'Relax son, it's just advertising'

'Relax son, it's just advertising'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

'Cynics don't make it big in advertising.' 'Often, the medium calls for a rock-like commitment to puny, easily digestible ideas.' 'Here's a text that understands this facet of advertising and one that keeps its tone breezy and reporter-like; that's set across a wide canvas but one that never overstates its own importance,' says Sreehari Nair.

Rahul says he is ready for PM's post; BJP likens him to Mungerilal

Rahul says he is ready for PM's post; BJP likens him to Mungerilal

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The Congress president also said that he was 'pretty confident' that Narendra Modi would not be the next prime minister.

LeT opens fire in hospital, frees Pak terrorist and kills 2 cops

LeT opens fire in hospital, frees Pak terrorist and kills 2 cops

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The attack by the LeT to free "hardcore" Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Mohammed Naveed Jhatt took place around 11.35 am inside the busy SMHS hospital complex in a high security area of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital.

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Colonel Anil Athale (retd) recalls how the Battle of Panipat, 258 years ago, changed the history of India for the next century and half.

LoC killings: Martyr cremated with state honours at Kolhapur

LoC killings: Martyr cremated with state honours at Kolhapur

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Naik Kundalik Mane, one of the five soldiers killed in Pakistan army's attack along the Line of Control on Monday night, was cremated with full state honours in his native village Pimpalgaon Khurd in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district on Thursday. However, a political controversy erupted soon after as Nationalist Congress Party condemned the statement of Bharatiya Janata Party's leader Gopinath Munde.

Dead suspects in Malegaon blast shown as living: Suspended ATS cop

Dead suspects in Malegaon blast shown as living: Suspended ATS cop

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In a sensational claim, a suspended Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad officer has told a Solapur court that two of the absconding accused in 2008 Malegaon blasts case are in fact dead but falsely shown as "alive" by high ranking police officers.

Saamna office stone-pelting: Cartoonist regrets hurting Maratha sentiments

Saamna office stone-pelting: Cartoonist regrets hurting Maratha sentiments

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The rallies have evoked huge response, compelling all political parties to take note the grievances of the community, a dominant force in the state.

When celebs got Modi-fied

When celebs got Modi-fied

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a huge fan following with a legion of supporters. However, in the recent past, B-Town celebrities have jumped on to the Modi bandwagon, with many of them being very vocal about their support for the PM.

AAP's office in Mumbai attacked; NCP hand suspected

AAP's office in Mumbai attacked; NCP hand suspected

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party office in suburban Andheri was on Saturday allegedly vandalised by a group of some 20-25 persons with the party claiming that the attack was the handiwork of the Nationalist Congress Party.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

Pak SC overturns decision to lift travel ban on Musharraf

Pak SC overturns decision to lift travel ban on Musharraf

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Monday overturned a High Court ruling to lift a travel ban slapped on Pervez Musharraf last year, a setback to the former military ruler facing multiple trials including one for high-treason.

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Care for the vintage vibe? Learn from Bollywood.

Centre plans Rs 2,000-cr package for PoK refugees

Centre plans Rs 2,000-cr package for PoK refugees

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The Jammu and Kashmir government has already identified 36,348 families for distribution of the package under which each family will get around Rs 5.5 lakh.

Fresh ED searches at Bhujbal's premises, NCP alleges political vendetta

Fresh ED searches at Bhujbal's premises, NCP alleges political vendetta

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

ED officials said the nine premises covered under the action included properties and offices belonging to Bhujbal, son Pankaj, nephew and former member of Parliament Samir and a few others.

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Congress wants the 28 seats it won in 2012 plus 20 seats where the party was runner-up plus 57 seats where it was ahead of the SP in 2012.

Case registered against parents of 'love jihad' victim

Case registered against parents of 'love jihad' victim

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

A case of assault and threatening to murder has been registered against the parents of the 22-year-old girl who was at the centre of the 'love jihad' controversy and has gone back on her statement that she was gang-raped and forcibly converted.

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Pakistani election on July 25 has a strong Indian flavour and connection, says Vivek Shukla.

Why Sharmila Tagore is so impressed with Sara Ali Khan

Why Sharmila Tagore is so impressed with Sara Ali Khan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

'I am very impressed by Sara though I don't see why her self confidence should surprise me.' 'Whether it was Koffee With Karan, Rajeev Masand, BBC... her confidence, humility and charm made me so happy.' 'It's so heartwarming to see the way she has turned out.'

Soha Ali Khan is not afraid to mock herself

Soha Ali Khan is not afraid to mock herself

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Soha Ali Khan's look at her self in her debut book, The Perils Of Being Moderately Famous, may seem indulgent but is not, says Manavi Kapur.

Mumbai: BJP MP Kirit Somaiya booked for assaulting cop

Mumbai: BJP MP Kirit Somaiya booked for assaulting cop

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

A first information report has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Kirit Somaiya for allegedly assaulting and threatening an inspector inside a police station in suburban Mulund, the police said on Monday.

Lucknow votes to elect first woman mayor in 100 years

Lucknow votes to elect first woman mayor in 100 years

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

All the parties fielded women candidates after the Lucknow mayoral seat was reserved for women.

Congress, NCP to commence alliance talks today

Congress, NCP to commence alliance talks today

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The commencement of negotiations is close on the heels of the recent decision taken by the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party high commands, to continue alliance during the state assembly election.

Kohli's team has bowling attack to win overseas: Sehwag

Kohli's team has bowling attack to win overseas: Sehwag

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Former India opener Virender Sehwag is confident that the current Test team under Virat Kohli has the quality in its pace attack to win outside the sub-continent just like Sourav Ganguly's team did during 2000-2004. The Test team under Kohli has been invincible at home, having thrashed South Africa and New Zealand by identical margins of 3-0 and is also on a roll against England leading 2-0 in a five-match series.

Cong workers enthused by Priyanka's entry; BJP says 'dynastic politics'

Cong workers enthused by Priyanka's entry; BJP says 'dynastic politics'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'All appointments are from one family. And this is the fundamental difference between the Congress and the BJP'

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The 37-year-old also said that he would always remain thankful to Ganguly for backing and giving him the opportunity during his Test debut against South Africa in 2001.

How Bollywood has treated Muslims

How Bollywood has treated Muslims

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

So many films have been made with Muslim characters. But how many have actually got them right?

SP nominates Amar Singh to Rajya Sabha

SP nominates Amar Singh to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The party also nominated six others, including former Union minister Beni Prasad Verma, an influential Kushwaha leader who recently quit Congress and returned to the Samajwadi Party, and realtor Sanjay Seth for the biennial polls scheduled next month.

Posters supporting IS appear near Nawaz Sharif's Lahore residence

Posters supporting IS appear near Nawaz Sharif's Lahore residence

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Posters, stickers and wall-chalking supporting Islamic State terror group have appeared some 15 kilometres from Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Lahore farmhouse, prompting authorities to launch a probe into the possible presence of the dreaded militant outfit in the city.

Meeting the Tere Sheher Mein girls

Meeting the Tere Sheher Mein girls

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Hooked to the Star Plus show Tere Sheher Mein? You might want to check this out!

'BJP taking exit route from self-created tumult'

'BJP taking exit route from self-created tumult'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that the 'opportunistic BJP-PDP alliance' set fire to Jammu and Kashmir, killing many innocent civilians and brave soldiers, and that the damage would continue even if the state was put under central rule.

Stats: He is the BEST Test batsman in the world at the moment!

Stats: He is the BEST Test batsman in the world at the moment!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Statistical highlights on Day 2 of the third cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka