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Singing demolishes moral fabric of society: Grand mufti

Singing demolishes moral fabric of society: Grand mufti

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Kashmir's first all-girls band has become the subject of a major controversy that has pitted mainstream political parties against the valley's grand Mufti and separatist groups.The band called Pragaash, which had performed in Srinagar at a music festival recently, had drawn major condemnation on several social networking sites.

First all-girls Kashmiri band faces threats; Omar steps in

First all-girls Kashmiri band faces threats; Omar steps in

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Having defied convention, Kashmir's first all-girls rock band is facing a challenge of online threats and abuses from conservative sections of the society.

No plans to reimpose lockdown: Delhi health minister

No plans to reimpose lockdown: Delhi health minister

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

He further said that stern action will be taken against people who do not wear masks and do not follow social distancing norms in the national capital.

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Maxwell closer to return, trains with Victoria

6 terrorists, 1 soldier, 1 civilian killed in Shopian encounter

6 terrorists, 1 soldier, 1 civilian killed in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The official said five civilians received bullet injuries in the cross-firing near the gunfight site.

Low-speed mobile internet restored in Kashmir after 6 months

Low-speed mobile internet restored in Kashmir after 6 months

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

But the service can only be used to access 301 websites approved by the administration. The approved sites include search engines and those associated with banking, education, news, travel, utilities and employment.

Selectors dropped Afridi with 2015 WC in mind

Selectors dropped Afridi with 2015 WC in mind

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The naming of Pakistan's Twenty20 and ODI squads for this month's tour to India was not without disagreements as the selectors overruled captain Misbah-ul-Haq while axing experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi for the series.

We were resolute and strong: Jaishankar on border issue

We were resolute and strong: Jaishankar on border issue

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Talking about dealing with the border issue faced by India, Jaishankar, without naming any country or going into details, said, "You know again we did what we had to do. There was a very active debate which still continues to this day. It is natural for people to offer advice, often on matters which they may not have particular knowledge of, that are a human trait. But again if there was what came through it was that we were resolute, we were strong about protecting our interests."

Vijay Hazare: In-form Iyer slams ton; Mumbai face exit

Vijay Hazare: In-form Iyer slams ton; Mumbai face exit

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The left-hander smashed a 113-ball 151 (8x4, 10x6) to power Madhya Pradesh to victory.

Britain not to intervene in resolving Kashmir issue

Britain not to intervene in resolving Kashmir issue

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Britain has ruled out any third party intervention in resolving the Kashmir issue saying that it was for India and Pakistan to find a lasting resolution which takes into account the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Pakistan team from cricket World Cups.

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The latest case of 'love jihad' concerns a Christian woman from Kochi, who left her husband and married the driver of a school bus. She was later arrested for allegedly supplying SIM cards to Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Thadiyantavide Nazir, who is currently in prison.

Pace bowling remains a concern for Pak skipper Hafeez

Pace bowling remains a concern for Pak skipper Hafeez

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Despite making the Super Eights of the ICC World Twenty20 with a clinical win over Bangladesh, Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez conceded that there is still room for improvement in the pace bowling department.

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The Chinese thought India would back off. 'They did not expect such a firm Indian response to their expansionist manoeuvre.'

'Good' Taliban orders 'bad' Taliban out of their area

'Good' Taliban orders 'bad' Taliban out of their area

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Tension prevails in South Waziristan, after a jirga (assembly of elders) of the dominant Wazir tribe set December 5 as a deadline for Mehsud tribesmen, who live as refugees, to vacate the area. But the Mehsuds are in no mood to yield. Tahir Ali reports

Will show the right path to Kashmiri youth: Wani's wife

Will show the right path to Kashmiri youth: Wani's wife

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'If I see anyone taking the wrong path, I will stop him or her.'

Exhibition T20: Pakistan XI beat World XI by 84 runs

Exhibition T20: Pakistan XI beat World XI by 84 runs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Pakistan All Star XI demolished International World XI by 84 runs in a Twenty20 exhibition match at the National Stadium here that marked the return of international cricket in the country after a hiatus of more than three years.

US drone strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

US drone strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

At least 15 militants, including two Taliban commanders, were killed when US drones struck twice in the restive South Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan on Tuesday.

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We look back at how one of the biggest days in Indian cricket panned out...

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The protesting MPs did not accept the tea and snacks offered by the deputy chairman.

Saeed serves legal notices on journos; seeks Rs 10 crore

Saeed serves legal notices on journos; seeks Rs 10 crore

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has served legal notices on two Pakistani journalists for allegedly concocting a report about his secret meeting with United States Ambassador Cameron Munter, seeking Rs 10 crore as damages.

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Nazir Karigar, 64, who claimed he paid the bribe to supply a facial-recognition security system to Air India has reportedly been charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, a law that prohibits the payment of bribes abroad

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Nazir Karigar, an Ottawa-based Indo-Canadian entrepreneur, claimed to have bribed India's Minister of Heavy Industries in 2005, to get a $100 million contract for his company CryptoMetric, says a report in The Globe and the Mail.

Situation at friction points in eastern Ladakh unchanged: Sources

Situation at friction points in eastern Ladakh unchanged: Sources

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The sources also said both the Indian and Chinese troops are firmly holding on to their respective positions at the Line of Actual Control.

British peer who put bounty on Obama sacked

British peer who put bounty on Obama sacked

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The Pakistani Express Tribune said that Ahmed put up the bounty in retaliation of the US reward for the capture of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed.

Bangalore serial blast case: SC grants interim bail to Madani

Bangalore serial blast case: SC grants interim bail to Madani

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday granted one-month bail to Abdul Nazir Madani, prime accused in 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blast case, on health ground.

VIDEO: This 'One Pound Fish' song may beat Gangnam style

VIDEO: This 'One Pound Fish' song may beat Gangnam style

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

A Pakistani fish seller in the UK may soon be as popular as Gangnam Style star Psy, with his catchy song to attract customers notching up more than 3.6 million views on Youtube and landing him a record music deal.

Option of an early election in Pakistan is open: Gilani

Option of an early election in Pakistan is open: Gilani

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said the option of an early general election "is open" but political elements wanting polls ahead of schedule would have to take up the issue with him after the budget session of Parliament in May.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Is Lashkar training women for suicide bombings in India?

Is Lashkar training women for suicide bombings in India?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

According to a military intelligence report, it appears that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba is readying itself to carry out an all-women attack in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Pakistan's border most DANGEROUS place in the world: US

Pakistan's border most DANGEROUS place in the world: US

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Pakistan's border region remains the most dangerous place in the world and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas remains the epicentre of the world's worst of global jihad, a top Pentagon official has said.

PDP MP's house attacked, 2 security guards injured

PDP MP's house attacked, 2 security guards injured

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

A group of several hundred people pelted stones at the house of PDP MP Nazir Ahmad Laway and injured two security guards, a police officer said.

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

India have emerged winner in all five matches against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, starting from the inaugural World T20 in 2007.

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

"Four policemen, three Central Reserve Police Force personnel and four civilians were injured in the terror attack."

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state with 41,642 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,967 cases), Gujarat (12,905 cases), and Delhi (11,659 cases).

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'We don't have any agenda in that, there will be no discrimination against anyone. Constitution will be Gita in that'

Dileep in Vellaripravinte Changathi

Dileep in Vellaripravinte Changathi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The film takes us back to the era of filmmaking in the 1960s.

Jayaram plays a yesteryear hero in Nayika

Jayaram plays a yesteryear hero in Nayika

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema.

Shopian encounter: Captain charged with attempt to destroy evidence

Shopian encounter: Captain charged with attempt to destroy evidence

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Captain Bhoopendra Singh had also provided wrong information to his superiors and the police about the recovery made during the staged encounter, the charge sheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police before the chief judicial magistrate in Shopian said.

With 1,490 new cases, India's Covid-19 tally at 24,942

With 1,490 new cases, India's Covid-19 tally at 24,942

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Of the 56 deaths reported since Friday evening, 18 were in Maharashtra, 15 in Gujarat, nine in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Delhi and West Bengal, two each in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh and one each in Punjab and Kerala.