News for 'R Rahman'

Afghanistan bolstered by Naveen-ul-Haq return for WC

Afghanistan bolstered by Naveen-ul-Haq return for WC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Middle-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the side.

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Religion and extremism is going to be a big force, a very important force, in Bangladesh's politics.'

Looking at Rahman's recent hits, through video

Looking at Rahman's recent hits, through video

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Here's why A R Rahman is the musical genius that he is.

Rahman to be declared WBC heavyweight champion

Rahman to be declared WBC heavyweight champion

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Hasim Rahman will be declared World Boxing Council heavyweight champion, filling the void left by the retirement of Vitali Klitschko.

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party would oppose the Centre's move to bring a bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards, and accused the BJP of trying to snatch the rights of Muslims.

Dhoni Plays Through Pain

Dhoni Plays Through Pain

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'We are virtually playing with our 'B' team. Those who are criticising Dhoni don't know the sacrifice that he is doing for this team.'

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The actress got emotional as she accepts the award for Best Actress for her Gujarati film, Kutch Express.

Suryakumar's boys look to seal series in New Delhi

Suryakumar's boys look to seal series in New Delhi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Bangladesh bowlers have the ability to spice up things but against India's formidable lineup, they would need plenty of runs on the board.

Laapataa Ladies Actor Goes To Cannes

Laapataa Ladies Actor Goes To Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Actress Chhaya Kadam, best known for her films Fandry and Nude, has joined the India brigade in Cannes!

From Berkelee to singing for Rahman

From Berkelee to singing for Rahman

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Sriram, 22, who sings jazz, blues and Carnatic music equally well, has just graduated from the Berkeley College of Music in the US.

Rahman working with Mick Jagger, Joss Stone

Rahman working with Mick Jagger, Joss Stone

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Mick Jagger and Joss Stone have reportedly joined hands once again to compose sweet music, and this time they are being helped by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman.

T20 WC: Shakib keeps Bangladesh alive for Super 8 spot

T20 WC: Shakib keeps Bangladesh alive for Super 8 spot

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Shakib Al Hasan rose to the occasion in a crucial Group D match, scoring an unbeaten 64

Rahman's off the mark in Lakeer

Rahman's off the mark in Lakeer

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

A R Rahman launches biggest talent hunt

A R Rahman launches biggest talent hunt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Maverick music maestro AR Rahman's journey through fifteen states of India hunting for music talent will be aired on Doordarshan early this December.

'I am a very proud nephew of Rahman'

'I am a very proud nephew of Rahman'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

A R Rahman's double Oscar win has his family back home ecstatic. His nephew -- 21-year-old budding music composer G V Prakash, son of Rahman's older sister, Reihana -- has obviously taken after his famous uncle.

Rahman dedicates Oscars to god and his mother

Rahman dedicates Oscars to god and his mother

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

This was how music maestro A R Rahman reacted to his double-Oscar feat. Besides God, the 'Mozart of Madras' also dedicated his Oscars to his "loving" mother Kareema Begum, who was seated among the audience at the Kodak Theatre.

This is LEGENDARY! Kohli, AR Rahman work together for Premier Futsal

This is LEGENDARY! Kohli, AR Rahman work together for Premier Futsal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's music maestro AR Rahman and India's Test cricket captain Virat Kohli will join forces to compose the official anthem for the inaugural season of the star-studded Premier Futsal League.

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman, observes Divya Nair.

Explained: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Explained: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Section 6A, which was incorporated in the Citizenship Act 1955 following the signing of the 1985 Assam Accord, was upheld by the Supreme Court.

Afghanistan's star players' NOCs revoked; is IPL 2024 in jeopardy?

Afghanistan's star players' NOCs revoked; is IPL 2024 in jeopardy?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Afghanistan unlikely to give NOCs for Mujeeb, Naveen and Farooqi, putting IPL participation in doubt

Hand over Sheikh Hasina to B'desh to face trial: BNP to India

Hand over Sheikh Hasina to B'desh to face trial: BNP to India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Talking to reporters after placing a wreath at the grave of former president and BNP founder Zia-ur Rahman in the city, Fakhrul said India is seemingly not keeping its commitment towards democracy by providing shelter to her.

When Rahman brought smiles to ailing Vajpayee

When Rahman brought smiles to ailing Vajpayee

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The golden run of "Slumdog Millionaire" at the Oscars and A R Rahman's double win brought smiles on the face of ailing former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who watched the awards at the AIIMS' ICU and even gestured to the staff to have a look at the television.

Bangladesh pick Shakib for T20 World Cup; Shanto captain

Bangladesh pick Shakib for T20 World Cup; Shanto captain

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Shakib Al Hasan made his comeback to T20 international cricket after a gap of nearly a year this month in the home series against Zimbabwe.

AR Rahman: Jai Ho, MJ!

AR Rahman: Jai Ho, MJ!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

A poignant tribute from the Oscar-winning musician.

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

New Zealand find themselves in the a difficult group with two-time champions West Indies and Afghanistan also vying for the the top two spots.

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Bypolls to 10 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh will be a litmus test for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)'s unity after the group's success in the recent Lok Sabha polls when they won more than 40 seats, significantly contributing to the Bharatiya Janata Party's failure to win a simple majority in parliament.

Tehsin, Zia-Ur-Rahman 'still conspiring' terror acts: NIA

Tehsin, Zia-Ur-Rahman 'still conspiring' terror acts: NIA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

National Investigation Agency on Friday told a special court that suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists Tehsin Akhtar and Zia-Ur-Rahman are "still conspiring" to carry out terror strikes at various prominent places in India, especially the national capital, with the aid of Pakistan-based handlers.

Rahman could not say no to Husain

Rahman could not say no to Husain

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

A R Rahman, as you didn't know him

A R Rahman, as you didn't know him

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The struggles and celebrations of A R Rahman's life will be documented in his first ever biography, titled A R Rahman: The Musical Storm, which releases June 10. It has been penned by Chennai-based Kamini Mathai, who has worked in newspapers like Indian Express and The Times of India. This is Mathai's first book.

Rahman returns amid much fanfare

Rahman returns amid much fanfare

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The 43-year-old musician, who won the Oscars for Best Original Music and Best Song for his compositions in Slumdog Millionaire at the 81st Academy Awards, arrived at the Chennai airport from Dubai by an Emirates Airways flight at around 2.30 am.

Hasina's son says she will be back in Bangladesh once...

Hasina's son says she will be back in Bangladesh once...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, who quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh, will be back in the country as soon as democracy is restored, his son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said on Thursday and blamed Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, for fuelling the ongoing unrest in the country.

RR add Keshav Maharaj in place of Prasidh Krishna in their squad

RR add Keshav Maharaj in place of Prasidh Krishna in their squad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Prasidh recently underwent a surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon and is currently recovering.

Sridevi, Rahman pay tribute to Balu Mahendra

Sridevi, Rahman pay tribute to Balu Mahendra

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Spotted: A R Rahman in New York

Spotted: A R Rahman in New York

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Reader Vijay Shah has sent us a photograph with a star.

Ek Hasina Thi: End Of An Era In Bangladesh

Ek Hasina Thi: End Of An Era In Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

As news of Hasina's departure spread, hundreds broke into Hasina's residence, vandalising and looting the interiors, providing dramatic expression to the anti-government protests that have killed more than 100 people in the last two days. At the centre of people anger is the Hasina government's controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent jobs for families of veterans who fought the 1971 liberation war. With volatile crowds taking to the streets -- some clambering on Hasina's father and Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue and smashing it with hammers in a lasting image underscoring the fickleness of history -- Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that the 76-year-old prime minister has resigned.

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

CSK Vs SRH: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

CSK Vs SRH: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Bhuvaneshwar Kumar or Pat Cummins?

9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

With the arrests of nine men, including four Bangladeshi nationals, the Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have busted an international racket that used to send people to European countries on the basis of illegal documents.

Spotted: A R Rahman at Chennai airport

Spotted: A R Rahman at Chennai airport

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Reader Renjit Ravi has sent us a photograph.

Rahman wins Golden Globe nomination for 127 Hours

Rahman wins Golden Globe nomination for 127 Hours

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

The 44-year-old singer-composer had won his first Golden Globe in 2009 in the same category for Slumdog Millionaire, the Mumbai-based potboiler, which was again directed by British filmmaker Boyle.