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I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'I think I have a better DNA than the Left'

BJP, Sena counter Rahul's Savarkar attack with Indira letter

BJP, Sena counter Rahul's Savarkar attack with Indira letter

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde wondered whether Indira Gandhi was also anti-Constitution as she had praised Savarkar as a "remarkable son of India".

'Jamaat Wants To Be Nitish, Naidu In Kashmir'

'Jamaat Wants To Be Nitish, Naidu In Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'We want to ensure that no government in J&K will be formed without our support.'

Shibani-Farhan Usher In 2025 With A Kiss

Shibani-Farhan Usher In 2025 With A Kiss

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

How did Bollywood's power couples celebrate NYE? We take a look.

PM assures Kashmiri Pandits of new Kashmir in Houston

PM assures Kashmiri Pandits of new Kashmir in Houston

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

"Kashmir mein naee hava bah rahee hai (New winds are blowing in Kashmir) and we will all build a new Kashmir together that will be for everyone," he told the delegation.

Black Warrant Review: Excellent!

Black Warrant Review: Excellent!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh have created an excellent but grim series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take place is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution.

'There Will Never Be Another Zakir Hussain'

'There Will Never Be Another Zakir Hussain'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Zakir bhai always said, 'koi chala nahi jata hai', he believed even after death, you left something of yourself behind and he has left so much of himself behind.'

Who Janhvi Brought To Radhika's Mameru Ceremony

Who Janhvi Brought To Radhika's Mameru Ceremony

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

How can Bollywood not make its presence felt at an Ambani event?

Manoj, Rajkummar Party With Shah Rukh Khan

Manoj, Rajkummar Party With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Power couples and STARS at a wedding reception.

Will seek asylum if govt doesn't protect us, say Kashmiri Pandits

Will seek asylum if govt doesn't protect us, say Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Kashmiri Pandit employees on Monday threatened to appeal to international human rights organisations for asylum if the central government failed to relocate them from the Valley in the wake of attacks on minorities.

Mamta Kulkarni takes sanyas, does own 'pind-daan'

Mamta Kulkarni takes sanyas, does own 'pind-daan'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Actor Mamta Kulkarni has renounced the worldly life at the Maha Kumbh and will be consecrated as a Hindu nun under the Kinnar Akhara. She performed her own 'Pind Daan' and will be consecrated as 'mahamandaleshwar'.

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The killing of a Rajput driver by a terrorist has generated a sense of fear and uncertainty among members of the tiny community in Kakran village in Kulgam district who have stayed on in Kashmir Valley despite decades of militancy but are now considering leaving for a safer place.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Shardul Pandit entered Bigg Boss 14 as a wild card contestant and has been getting along well with almost all the housemates.

'Only Kashmiri Pandits can bring peace back'

'Only Kashmiri Pandits can bring peace back'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

"Whether we are back or away, if they put Kashmiri Pandits in isolation, they will never see peace in Kashmir."

President Murmu to lead celebrations to mark 75 years of Constitution

President Murmu to lead celebrations to mark 75 years of Constitution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

A special website has also been created to mark the year-long celebrations, Union Culture Secretary Arunish Chawla told reporters during a briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.

Could this surprise choice lead RCB in IPL 2025?

Could this surprise choice lead RCB in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Rajat Patidar's name is doing rounds within RCB circles as their prospective captain for IPL 2025.

Kashmiri Pandits offer prayers during Kheer Bhawani mela after 2 yrs

Kashmiri Pandits offer prayers during Kheer Bhawani mela after 2 yrs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Amidst Covid scare, hundreds of pilgrims paid obeisance at the famous Ragnya Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Friday for the annual Kheer Bhawani mela, praying for peace in the union territory and for the pandemic to end.

Last-minute drama! Jamshedpur stun FC Goa in ISL opener

Last-minute drama! Jamshedpur stun FC Goa in ISL opener

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Substitute Jordan Murray struck in stoppage time as Jamshedpur FC rallied to prevail over FC Goa 2-1 in their Indian Super League match in Margao on Tuesday.

'Shreyas will definitely fight, perform'

'Shreyas will definitely fight, perform'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'Knowing Shreyas, I don't think it will affect him.'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Pandit, who is known as a disciplinarian, had taken over as KKR coach ahead of IPL 2022 after Brendon McCullum accepted England's head coach job.

Will Venkatesh Iyer captain KKR in IPL 2025?

Will Venkatesh Iyer captain KKR in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Bought back by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday, Venkatesh Iyer said he would be "more than happy" to take on the captaincy challenge and step into Shreyas Iyer's shoes.

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

The protest was organised by All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), whose delegation led by its president Ravinder Raina later submitted a memorandum to the Lt Governor G C Murmu, highlighting various demands with special thrust for return and rehabilitation in their homeland.

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Some British Hindus have taken to social media to voice their objections over a lack of proper consultation ahead of a Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Stramer at 10 Downing Street in London, where reportedly non-vegetarian snacks and alcohol were included on the menu.

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"' For the last time, in Army uniform and much to his surprise, I replied, "Sir, I am not from Kodagu.".'

No difference between India and Bangladesh if...: Mehbooba

No difference between India and Bangladesh if...: Mehbooba

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti drew comparisons between the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh and minorities in India, sparking criticism from the BJP. Mufti expressed concerns about the alleged oppression of Hindus in Bangladesh and criticized recent surveys of mosques in India. She called for a united front against forces dividing people on religious lines and warned of a potential repeat of 1947-like riots.

Aus, Argentine clubs add foreign flavour to Bandodkar Memorial

Aus, Argentine clubs add foreign flavour to Bandodkar Memorial

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

All matches of the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy 2024 will be broadcast live on Sportscast India's YouTube channel and live-streamed on FIFA+.

Properties of 610 Kashmiri Pandits restored in J-K: Govt

Properties of 610 Kashmiri Pandits restored in J-K: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said in the Rajya Sabha that 3,000 state government jobs were created for Kashmiri migrants under the Prime Minister's Development Package-2015 (PMDP-2015) with an outlay of Rs 1,080 crore.

Hurriyat condemns killing of Kashmiri Pandit, 2 others

Hurriyat condemns killing of Kashmiri Pandit, 2 others

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The separatist amalgam appealed to the international community to intervene in putting an end to the daily violence and tragic loss of life in Kashmir by "pushing for the resolution of the lingering Kashmir conflict, which is the root cause of all this suffering".

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.

In RS Sitharaman pins Kashmiri Pandit killings on Farooq-Cong govt

In RS Sitharaman pins Kashmiri Pandit killings on Farooq-Cong govt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday rebutted the Opposition's charge that the Bharatiya Janata Party too shared the responsibility for the failure to check the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990 as it was supporting the then V P Singh-led government at the Centre.

Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Diwali festivities with Bollywood stars and their little ones continue in full swing.

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'When I realised that I was to take the pictures of Pandit Nehru, I was very nervous and scared.'

1 arrested in Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse incident

1 arrested in Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse incident

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Chetan Patil, the structural consultant, had claimed that he was not the structural consultant for the project.

Are KKR's Overseas Players Unhappy?

Are KKR's Overseas Players Unhappy?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Chandrakant Pandit 'liked to do things a certain way and that didn't sit well with certain players. It caused a little bit of tension in the changing room.'

When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'The security guards at the stadium did not recognise him. He kept saying he was Zakir Hussain but they did not permit him to enter.' 'Zakir bhai was calm and told me it is not their fault. They were doing their job.'

India granted over 1 lakh patents in FY24

India granted over 1 lakh patents in FY24

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

India granted 1.03 lakh patents in financial year 2023-24, Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks Unnat Pandit said on Thursday, as he assured that there will be "no delay" in the Intellectual Property Office as it prioritises timely clearance of applications. Addressing an Assocham event here, he shared that 40 per cent of the applications were disposed of within 30 months of the request for examination. "We are going to have no delay in the IP office, that's the motive with which we have .. that IP should be granted and under Chapter 8 of the Act it should also be utilised by the applicant ... that will generate the economic value of IP," Pandit said.

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.

J-K statehood, rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits among Cong's demands

J-K statehood, rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits among Cong's demands

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Congress put up five demands at the all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leaders of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday including early statehood, conducting polls to restore democracy and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits.