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Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Pakistan is playing with fire

Pakistan is playing with fire

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'By annoying the Arabs and cozying up to Iran, Pakistan may end up losing Arab economic support, annoying the Americans and increase Shia-Sunni tensions domestically,' Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) points out.

Quiz Time: Who gave Dilip Kumar his first break?

Quiz Time: Who gave Dilip Kumar his first break?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

India seeks rights to operate Iran oil field

India seeks rights to operate Iran oil field

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Besides IOC, ONGC Videsh Ltd has also sought two discovered fields from the 16 fields that Iran is likely to put on auction shortly

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.

US prohibits flights over Iraq, Iran and the Gulf

US prohibits flights over Iraq, Iran and the Gulf

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The direction comes hours after Iran fired over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting at least two American bases in response to the killing of its General Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike.

Trump triumphs! India plans to cut oil imports from Iran

Trump triumphs! India plans to cut oil imports from Iran

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Replacing Iran, which is India's third largest oil supplier behind Iraq and Saudi Arabia, will not be a problem but margins will be hit as Tehran offers the best commercial terms

Of Mughals, Taj Mahal and 'traitors'

Of Mughals, Taj Mahal and 'traitors'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The British were in India for over 300 years but they never became Indians. The East India Company sent all its loot back to London and the British empire continued that tradition. On the contrary, the Mughals did not send a single rupee outside India. So by what right does one call them traitors, asks A Ganesh Nadar.

The secret to cooking the perfect biryani

The secret to cooking the perfect biryani

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

This burst of flavours is as much a delight to eat as for the chefs to dish out a perfect pot of biryani.

Curve-tastic! Have you seen Kat's washboard abs

Curve-tastic! Have you seen Kat's washboard abs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

We dare you to take your eyes off them!

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities in the near term

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities in the near term

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

There is positive correlation between crude oil prices and Indian equities and investors can expect more upside after the recent rally in Brent crude price.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

India, Iran sign strategic Chabahar port pact

India, Iran sign strategic Chabahar port pact

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The inking of the commercial contract to build and run the strategic port will help India win access to Afghanistan, Russia and Europe

India sends first wheat shipment to Afghanistan via Chabahar port

India sends first wheat shipment to Afghanistan via Chabahar port

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The Chabahar port, located in the Sistan-Balochistan province on the energy-rich Persian Gulf nations southern coast, lies outside the Persian Gulf and can be easily accessed from India's western coast, bypassing Pakistan.

The youngest and first Indian to swim across 10 seas

The youngest and first Indian to swim across 10 seas

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Sufyan Shaikh, the first Indian to complete swimming in ten seas takes us through the spectacular moments that defined his life and career.

Pakistan moves up the power ladder on world stage

Pakistan moves up the power ladder on world stage

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Pakistan is once again becoming a frontline State in big-power rivalry. But this time around, Pakistan stands to gain out of its geography, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India-Iran-Afghan alliance ominous, say Pakistani hawks

India-Iran-Afghan alliance ominous, say Pakistani hawks

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The trilateral alliance between India, Afghanistan and Iran on the strategic Chabahar port is a security threat to Pakistan, defence experts in Islamabad have said and asked the government to use diplomatic manoeuvres to avert falling into an "abyss of isolation".

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'India would not like to see Pakistani domination and tutelage of Afghanistan against Indian security and economic interests.'

Trust, non-aggression key for regional peace: Rajnath at SCO meet

Trust, non-aggression key for regional peace: Rajnath at SCO meet

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

In his address at a ministerial meeting of the SCO in Moscow in the Russian capital, Singh also referred to the Second World War and said its memories teach the globe the 'follies of aggression' of one state upon another that brings 'destruction' to all.

3 healthy salad recipes to make at home

3 healthy salad recipes to make at home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Salads are a great option when you want to boost your immune system. Presenting three salad recipes you can cook while you are working from home.

IN PIX: Animals that wore a SPACESUIT

IN PIX: Animals that wore a SPACESUIT

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Take a look at some of the animals that went where no human had ever gone before.

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

Insurers back out; India may stop importing Iran oil

Insurers back out; India may stop importing Iran oil

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Western sanctions aimed at crippling Iranian finances by drying up buyers for its crude oil, had last year banned insurance cover to ships carrying Iranian oil.

Coronavirus: Govt in talks with Iran to bring back Indians

Coronavirus: Govt in talks with Iran to bring back Indians

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

A ferry flight will soon reach the national capital from Tehran with around 300 swab samples of Indians suspected of having coronavirus infection.

America's message to India in a warship

America's message to India in a warship

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'Movement of naval forces at sea is often more than just perfunctory deployment -- reading the messages that they send is important,' alerts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

India may get fresh US waiver on business with Iran

India may get fresh US waiver on business with Iran

Rediff.com24 May 2013

India has long been a leader in non-proliferation, stood side by side with all of us in the international community to say that Iran should not acquire a nuclear weapon," US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman told reporters in New Delhi.

India's Chabahar port plan is to buffet China's plans in Gwadar

India's Chabahar port plan is to buffet China's plans in Gwadar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

To this end, India has recently committed USD 400 million in steel to construction of the railway connecting Chabahar and Zahedan, near Afghan border, the report said.

Michelle Obama's 'too revealing' Oscar dress photoshopped

Michelle Obama's 'too revealing' Oscar dress photoshopped

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

An Iranian news agency has digitally altered an image of US First Lady Michelle Obama announcing the Oscar in a bid to make her look more modest.

India cuts oil import from Iran by 26.5%

India cuts oil import from Iran by 26.5%

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

India has slashed import of crude oil from Iran by over 26.5 per cent in the financial year ended March 31 as US and European sanctions made it difficult to ship oil from the Persian Gulf nation.

Video: Rohit Bal's ash-inspired beauties

Video: Rohit Bal's ash-inspired beauties

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The designer's collection named Khakastari, which translates from Persian as 'colours of ash' included western as well as traditional-wear, including long gowns, dresses, tunics, saris and lehengas. Check out the video!

PM talks dosti as India-Iran sign historic Chabahar pact

PM talks dosti as India-Iran sign historic Chabahar pact

Rediff.com23 May 2016

India and Iran on Monday decided to jointly combat terror, radicalism and cyber crime as the two strategic partners signed 12 agreements including a "milestone" pact on developing the key Chabahar port for which India will provide $500 million.

India may cut oil import from Iran by 27%

India may cut oil import from Iran by 27%

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

US, EU have shut down the use of their financial systems for Iranian crude trade.

We may NOT carry out unilateral attack on Iran: Israel

We may NOT carry out unilateral attack on Iran: Israel

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Emphasising its right to act independently to safeguard security interests, Israel has expressed hopes that it may not have to unilaterally carry out an attack against Iran to foil its nuclear ambitions due to an unprecedented concentration of United States forces in the Persian Gulf.

How the Indian Navy can DOMINATE the Indian Ocean

How the Indian Navy can DOMINATE the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

India is busy building up its naval fleet, might add frigates, aircraft carriers, planes, submarines

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'It looked as if India had been a major player in science at that time, raising the question when and why things changed,' says distinguished aerospace scientist Professor Roddam Narasimha.

Navy shooting: US to share probe details with India

Navy shooting: US to share probe details with India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The United States has said it will share with India transparently the results of its probe into the naval ship shooting incident that killed an Indian fisherman in the United Arab Emirates waters, even as the survivors disputed the Pentagon's claim that they were forewarned.