News for 'Partition'

Babur neither visited Ayodhya nor constructed mosque: Hindu body tells SC

Babur neither visited Ayodhya nor constructed mosque: Hindu body tells SC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Mir Baki was not the commander who had led the invasion on Ayodhya, Mishra said leading the bench to ask him as to what he was trying to prove by referring to these historical books.

Karnataka won't ban Jaswant's book

Karnataka won't ban Jaswant's book

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said the state has no plans to follow in Gujarat's footsteps and ban the book. He was speaking at a press conference on the just concluded by-elections in Karnataka.

Questions asked only to us: Muslim parties to SC in Ayodhya case

Questions asked only to us: Muslim parties to SC in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The submission was vehemently opposed by senior advocate C S Vaidyanathan, representing deity 'Ram Lalla', who said: "This is totally unwarranted".

Hyundai staff begin sit-in strike

Hyundai staff begin sit-in strike

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Hyundai had signed a wage settlement on Thursday with a pay rise of 21-24 per cent over a three-year period. HMIEU had earlier gone on strike from April 20 to May 7 saying the management had not recognised the Union and had dismissed 80 employees, suspended 20 workers and transferred nine employees. The strike was called off after the meeting held by the labour commissioner on May 17.

Why this Muslim wants to ban green flag with crescent and star

Why this Muslim wants to ban green flag with crescent and star

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'Tension is being created in society because of this green flag, which is not even an Islamic flag.' 'There is no history of such a green flag being used in the Muslim world.'

A MUST read for all property sellers

A MUST read for all property sellers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Besides LTCG tax relief, permitting taxpayers to declare two houses as self-occupied brings a huge relief.

Archeological proof refers to existence of temple at Ayodhya: Ram Lalla to SC

Archeological proof refers to existence of temple at Ayodhya: Ram Lalla to SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The submissions were made during the eighth day hearing in the case before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

If the spouse is the guarantor of husband's business loans, banks can hold her liable for default. Here are ways to ring-fence her assets.

Pakistan launches probe into MQM's alleged ties with RAW

Pakistan launches probe into MQM's alleged ties with RAW

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The FIA has been tasked with probing various allegations of funding by Research and Analysis Wing to MQM.

Temple existed before Babri Masjid came up: Ram Lalla to SC

Temple existed before Babri Masjid came up: Ram Lalla to SC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

These images of deities on pillars of the structure are not found in mosques and found in temples, the counsel for the deity told SC.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The Nizam's descendants, Prince Mukarram Jah -- the titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad -- and his younger brother Muffakham Jah, joined hands with the Indian government in the legal battle against Pakistan for possession of over around 35 million pounds lying with NatWest Bank plc in London.

99% agree to say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', we'll convince the rest: Amit Shah

99% agree to say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', we'll convince the rest: Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The BJP chief also said there is no need to say 'Bharat Maata Ki Jai' under pressure from the RSS or the BJP.

Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The ASI, which had found artefacts, idols, pillars and other remains, stated in its report about the existence of a massive structure beneath the 'alleged Babri Masjid'.

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The Muslim parties also attacked 2003 ASI report which had found certain remains, idols and artefacts suggesting existence of a structure before Babri Masjid.

Black money: Can BJP bring it back?

Black money: Can BJP bring it back?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Vote for the BJP if you have to, but not because they're going to bring back Rs 25,00,000 crore and use this to develop roads or provide piped water to India's villages. That's a pipe dream.

Stone pelters not satyagrahis but aggressors: Jaitley in Jammu

Stone pelters not satyagrahis but aggressors: Jaitley in Jammu

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

As unrest continues in Kashmir, the central government on Sunday outlined its priorities, asserting that there will be no compromise with those indulging in violence even efforts will be made for development of the state which was "denied" for the last 60 years.

Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

He also wrote the lyrics of Hosh waalon ko khabar kya from Sarfarosh.

'If India doesn't give protection to Hindus, who will?'

'If India doesn't give protection to Hindus, who will?'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'With the Citizenship Amendment Bill, Hindus from Pakistan can come to India. They have got a way,' says Gurumukh Jagwani who came to India on his honeymoon, loved the country so much that he stayed back and got Indian citizenship.

Ranjan Kapur: End of an era at O&M

Ranjan Kapur: End of an era at O&M

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

An astute advertising professional, he took Ogilvy & Mather India to the number one position after coming on board as managing director in 1994

Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'In Kejriwal's re-election, we are finally seeing someone who has successfully bridged his Hindu identity with ground-level development triumphing over the BJP,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Congress protected 1984 riots accused: Modi in Punjab

Congress protected 1984 riots accused: Modi in Punjab

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Modi also attacked the Congress for charging him with corruption in the Rafale deal.

Why birth place of Ram can't have legal rights: SC

Why birth place of Ram can't have legal rights: SC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The bench questioned as to how the belief of Hindu worshippers can be challenged with regard to existence of 'janmasthan' and said the "sanctity of belief" that Lord Ram took birth there and whether it was genuine or "frivolous" can only be tested under Hinduism.

When will this hatred end?

When will this hatred end?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Junaid was my son. He was son and brother also to the people on the train compartment of his last journey. He was son or brother also of those at the railway station where he breathed his last breath. This moving excerpt from Harsh Mander's Partitions Of The Heart: Unmaking The Idea Of India reveals why we must immediately end the hatred surging across north India before it consumes us all.

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

Idols surreptitiously put inside Babri masjid, Muslim parties tell SC

Idols surreptitiously put inside Babri masjid, Muslim parties tell SC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'The appearance of idols of deities inside Babri was not a miracle. It was a planned and surreptitious attack to put them on the intervening night of December 22-23, 1949'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

'Dalit vote will divide in 2019'

'Dalit vote will divide in 2019'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

'Modi is the first BJP leader to try to include Dalits in its fold.' 'But the rank and file of his party is backward and want to bash up Muslims and Dalits whenever they have a chance.'

Difficult to judge Babur's intention after 500 yrs: SC

Difficult to judge Babur's intention after 500 yrs: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

SC was requested to judicially scrutinise whether Babur dedicated the disputed structure in Ayodhya to 'Allah'

RSS-backed Iftar serves up advice for Pakistan

RSS-backed Iftar serves up advice for Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

After an RSS affiliate withdrew the invitation to Pakistani High Commissioner in New Delhi for an iftar, senior Sangh leader Indresh Kumar on Saturday told Pakistan to worry about calls for freedom emerging within that country and stop interfering in Kashmir.

Not opposing 'Ram Lalla' plea for land title: Nirmohi Akahara

Not opposing 'Ram Lalla' plea for land title: Nirmohi Akahara

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'Akahara' apprised a 5-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, of its stand following a direction whether it opposes the plea of the deity in view of the fact that its right as 'shebait' (devotee) over the property can only stand if the lawsuit of 'Ram Lalla Virajman' is allowed.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

No one can claim ownership right over the sacred place by merely putting up a structure like a mosque, a counsel for 'Ram Lalla' told the Supreme Court.

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'No other leader in our history, or that of our neighbours, has been able to produce anything of the quality that Nehru did,' says Aakar Patel.

Gandhi@150: BJP, Oppn battle to claim Mahatma's legacy

Gandhi@150: BJP, Oppn battle to claim Mahatma's legacy

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The Congress, which has seen over the years a gradual appropriation of some of its stalwarts by the BJP, launched a counter-drive and projected the saffron party as an unworthy champion of the ideals of the father of the nation.

Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross in 1944. This honour is equivalent to today's Param Vir Chakra. The Arjan Singh Trust for needy air force personnel was set up out of the proceeds of his farm house in Delhi being sold. He was a charismatic leader of men and lived up to the fine traditions of soldiering, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Review: Sahasam is engrossing

Review: Sahasam is engrossing

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The film has good action sequences and gripping treasure hunt sequences especially towards the climax.

Former India cricketer Deepak Shodhan passes away

Former India cricketer Deepak Shodhan passes away

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Deepak Shodhan, who was the first Indian to score a hundred on Test debut against Pakistan at Eden Gardens, has died aged 87.

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