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Two Kashmiri Pandits get back to their roots via e-commerce

Two Kashmiri Pandits get back to their roots via e-commerce

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Pandits are missing Kashmir more than ever, and KashmirOneStop.com is their window to Kashmir.

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was elected deputy chief minister of Rajasthan along with Prem Chand Bairwa, is a member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and a two-time MLA.

An hour before being named CM, Bhajan Lal Sharma sat in the last row

An hour before being named CM, Bhajan Lal Sharma sat in the last row

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

A group photo taken at the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Jaipur ahead of Tuesday's legislature party meeting showed Bhajan Lal Sharma in the very last row.

Vinesh accuses WFI chief of conspiring to end her Olympic quest

Vinesh accuses WFI chief of conspiring to end her Olympic quest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'Will we face politics even before we go to play for the country because we raised our voice against sexual harassment? Is this the punishment for raising voice against wrong in our country?'

PM's Kashmir roundtable doesn't excite Pandits

PM's Kashmir roundtable doesn't excite Pandits

Rediff.com24 May 2006

The Pandits say a rahabilitation is the way to go.

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'You don't have to be screaming and making faces to be evil.'

Have ticked the boxes in every way possible so I am in high spirits: Iyer

Have ticked the boxes in every way possible so I am in high spirits: Iyer

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

He has had a rough one month leading up to the IPL but KKR captain Shreyas Iyer wants to put all those negative thoughts in the back-burner as he focuses on what's there in store for him.

Take The Super Filmi Quiz

Take The Super Filmi Quiz

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

2 local Lashkar terrorists attacked Bihar workers in J-K: Police

2 local Lashkar terrorists attacked Bihar workers in J-K: Police

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Kashmir police chief Vijay Kumar has directed personnel to apprehend those responsible for the attack as soon as possible.

'Song Of Life is not Pandit Ravi Shankar's story'

'Song Of Life is not Pandit Ravi Shankar's story'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

'It just pays tribute to the greatness of music, which knows no barriers," claims Dev Anand, about his dream project, Song Of Life.

Ecosystem that aids, abets terrorism in J-K needs to be dismantled: Amit Shah

Ecosystem that aids, abets terrorism in J-K needs to be dismantled: Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

In the pre-scheduled meeting, the home minister reviewed the prevailing security situation in the Union Territory and steps taken to deal with the Pakistan-backed terrorists and maintain peace.

Citi chief Vikram Pandit's pay stays at $1

Citi chief Vikram Pandit's pay stays at $1

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Citigroup chief executive Vikram Pandit will take home a salary of only $1 this year. He had in January said that he would accept only $1 as pay till the bank turned in profits. He will also not get any stock options this year, even as the beleaguered banking major labours under the burden of a government bailout.

Amit Shah doesn't know history: Rahul slams HM over Nehru rant

Amit Shah doesn't know history: Rahul slams HM over Nehru rant

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

"This is all about distraction, basic issue is of caste census and participation, in whose hands is the money of the country going. They (BJP) don't want to discuss this issue, they are afraid of it and run away from it," Gandhi told reporters outside Parliament.

Rajkummar-Patralekha Are Wedding-Ready

Rajkummar-Patralekha Are Wedding-Ready

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Producer Madhu Mantena wed girlfriend and yoga guru Ira Trivedi in Mumbai.

Quake the final straw for Kashmiri pandits

Quake the final straw for Kashmiri pandits

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

As the dust settles down on the ruins of their homes in the worst-affected areas of Uri and Tangdhar, the despondent Pandits here are realising that this time they have truly lost everything, with little hope for future.

He's far from underperforming: Ferguson backs KKR teammate

He's far from underperforming: Ferguson backs KKR teammate

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Ahead of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Lockie Ferguson backed Andre Russell to put on a strong show with the willow.

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Braving the heat, hundreds of protesters, including women and children, gathered at the Jantar Mantar to protest against the killings of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley.

Hurriyat to hold 2nd round of talks with Pandits

Hurriyat to hold 2nd round of talks with Pandits

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

Geelani, who is visiting Jammu on November 12 and 13 to finalise the modalities of the talks, said the amalgam also plans to hold seperate meetings with Dogras of Jammu and Buddhists of Ladakh at a later date.

Day after violence, Kolhapur remains calm; 36 held

Day after violence, Kolhapur remains calm; 36 held

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The situation in Maharashtra's Kolhapur is gradually returning to normal, a day after violence during a demonstration against the alleged use of Tipu Sultan's image along with an objectionable audio message as social media 'status' by a few locals, a senior police official said on Thursday.

Why Alia-Kriti Are So Happy

Why Alia-Kriti Are So Happy

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Film folk were in a celebratory mood, as they prepared to attend the 69th National Film Awards ceremony.

PICS: Juhi can't stop gushing over 'five star' Rinku

PICS: Juhi can't stop gushing over 'five star' Rinku

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The 25-year-old, who hit fives sixes to take KKR to a three-wicket win, was the toast of the evening with franchise co-owner Juhi Chawla gushing with joy!

Article 370 Review: Get Your Patriotic Fix

Article 370 Review: Get Your Patriotic Fix

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Article 370 is not as crude as some of the openly propagandist films made in recent times. It could at least open up a discussion on what is to be done to heal the wounds of the people of Kashmir, which years of shrieking TV debaters could not do, feels Deepa Gahlot.

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

Sonia arrives in Jaipur to escape Delhi pollution

Sonia arrives in Jaipur to escape Delhi pollution

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The visit comes amid the campaign for the November 25 assembly polls in Rajasthan, where the Congress hopes to return to power.

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ustad Rashid Khan has left an enduring legacy with his soul-stirring notes, his melodious voice echoing through time and leaving an indelible imprint on the rich heritage of Hindustani music.

'Terrorism in J-K is an Islamist extremist venture'

'Terrorism in J-K is an Islamist extremist venture'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'The expulsion of Kashmiri Pandits -- and all other non-Muslims -- is its clear objective.'

We are losing our property in Kashmir: Pandits

We are losing our property in Kashmir: Pandits

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The grabbed properties include religious places like cremation ghat and temple land of Karihama-Gutingu in Kupwara district, Batpura and Kapalmochan temples in Shopian district and Shiv temple at Thejiwara.

Kajol, Shah Rukh, Katrina Console Aditya Chopra

Kajol, Shah Rukh, Katrina Console Aditya Chopra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on the morning of April 20, and film folk arrived at the Chopra residence to offer their condolences.

KKR skipper Nitish Rana seeks blessings!

KKR skipper Nitish Rana seeks blessings!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Following his appointment as Kolkata Knight Riders stand-in skipper, Nitish Rana visited the Kalighat temple in Kolkata, along with coach Chandrakant Pandit.

Delhi LG okays Arundhati's Roy's prosecution in 'provocative speech' case

Delhi LG okays Arundhati's Roy's prosecution in 'provocative speech' case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction for the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy and a former Kashmiri professor in a 2010 case related to alleged provocative speeches, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday.

JK police reopens 1989 Justice Ganjoo murder case

JK police reopens 1989 Justice Ganjoo murder case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The spokesperson said the identity of all such persons shall be kept secret and protected, besides all useful and relevant information shall be suitably rewarded.

Mirwaiz released, calls for dialogue, reconciliation in J-K

Mirwaiz released, calls for dialogue, reconciliation in J-K

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

In his first public appearance following his release from four-year house arrest on Friday, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reiterated the stand of his separatist amalgam that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir has to be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means.

9 properties of Kashmiri Pandits restored to owners: Govt

9 properties of Kashmiri Pandits restored to owners: Govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Rai said as per the information provided by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, after the abrogation of Article 370, a total of 520 migrants have returned to Kashmir for taking up the jobs under the Prime Minister's Development Package-2015.

Tying India to Constitution ignores history: JNU VC

Tying India to Constitution ignores history: JNU VC

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Pandit said history is 'his' story, but 'her' story "also has to come".

Govt doing its best for Kashmiri Pandits: Patil

Govt doing its best for Kashmiri Pandits: Patil

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Patil admitted that some Pandits were still suffering, but assured the Lok Sabha that attempts were being made to help them live more a secured and peaceful life.

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

There is very little chance that Rajat Patidar will make it to the playing eleven during India's opening Test against England unless the hosts decide on going a bowler short.

BCCI Awards: Meet The Winners!

BCCI Awards: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Shubman Gill was conferred with the Polly Umrigar Best Men's International Cricketer of the Year award for 2022-23.

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'There was trust, but perhaps there was also this apprehension that given the supreme post of prime minister, Sonia Gandhi felt her authority may be a challenged.'