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5 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter; Professor among them

5 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter; Professor among them

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Saddam Padder is also believed to be among the slain terrorists.

Pay tribute to Rafisaab

Pay tribute to Rafisaab

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

It's been 26 years since Mohammed Rafi left us.

'Nusrat faced flak for Afreen'

'Nusrat faced flak for Afreen'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

'I am more interested in human drama'

'I am more interested in human drama'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Mahipal, who has worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.

SBT thrash Vasco 4-1

SBT thrash Vasco 4-1

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

The victory lifted the bankmen from the bottom to 11th place in the 12-team National Football League.

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Dates are known to be a good source of fibre and since the ordinary eating pattern is restricted to two big meals during Ramzan, dates ensure one doesn't get constipation and there is clear urination. It also has enough calories to satiate the peak of hunger after the fast ends.

Top cop shot in Baghdad

Top cop shot in Baghdad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

Baghdad's deputy police chief and his son were shot outside their home in southern Baghdad on Monday.

WATCH Brijesh Sandliya SING!

WATCH Brijesh Sandliya SING!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'If somebody remixes my song Banno 20 years later, why would I feel bad about it?'

Haqeeqat: The reality of war

Haqeeqat: The reality of war

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

Israel co plans R&D unit in India

Israel co plans R&D unit in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Israel-based ECI telecom is mulling opening a subsidiary in India for research and development, to cash in on the talent pool and low cost of operations.

Sly takeover of Air-India hurt JRD

Sly takeover of Air-India hurt JRD

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

JRD even suspected that the airline was deliberately bad-mouthed so that it could be acquired after its value came down

Lenovo K8 Note: Not a head turner, but a stock Android experience

Lenovo K8 Note: Not a head turner, but a stock Android experience

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Lenovo K8 Note: What's good, what's not

PHOTOS: Shah Rukh beats Saina Nehwal in badminton!

PHOTOS: Shah Rukh beats Saina Nehwal in badminton!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

With a badminton racquet in hand and a song on mind, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh met Indian ace badminton player Saina Nehwal on the sets of his upcoming film Dilwale.

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Dheeraj, whose performance under the woodwork during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India earned him accolades, is the third player after skipper Amarjit Singh and defender Anwar Ali from that squad, to get a call in the senior team camp.

Quake in southern Pakistan kills 32, tremors felt in Delhi

Quake in southern Pakistan kills 32, tremors felt in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Thirty-two people were killed and dozens injured when a major 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, with most damage and casualties reported near the epicentre in Balochistan.

'What a beautiful singer!'

'What a beautiful singer!'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'There are hardly singers who could put life into a song the way Mohammad Aziz did.' Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Rajesh Roshan and Anu Malik remember the versatile singer who passed into the ages on November 27.

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Hindi lyrics are no bar to the global appeal of his music.

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Delhi Police has asked commuters to avoid Rajpath and its connecting roads on Friday morning as nearly 30,000 people are expected to throng the Red Fort on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, traffic officials said.

A 58-year-old film that speak to Indians of 2015

A 58-year-old film that speak to Indians of 2015

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'India was 10 years old when Guru Dutt made Pyaasa, but even at that young age, its poets -- including the film's lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi -- appeared disappointed with the direction the country was taking.'

ISL: Kerala notch up 1st win in 7 matches

ISL: Kerala notch up 1st win in 7 matches

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Kerala Blasters put up a dominating performance to beat table toppers FC Pune City 2-0 and notch up their first win in seven matches in the Indian Super League football tournament, in Kochi, on Wednesday.

Veterans over newbies for Fahadh Faasil

Veterans over newbies for Fahadh Faasil

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'You like trash, so we make trash for you'

'You like trash, so we make trash for you'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'Nobody is sustaining and the movie goers are responsible for it.' When Rishi Kapoor lets loose, all you can do is listen.

DD ready for 'mega event' with 23 hi-end cameras on Yoga Day

DD ready for 'mega event' with 23 hi-end cameras on Yoga Day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

National broadcaster Doordarshan has made elaborate arrangements for the live telecast of International Yoga Day from Rajpath.

Bollywood's Top 10 Qawwalis!

Bollywood's Top 10 Qawwalis!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Bhar Do Jholi Meri is Salman's favourite song. Here's looking at other smashing qawwalis through time.

Pakistan earthquake toll rises to 80

Pakistan earthquake toll rises to 80

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

At least 80 people have been killed so far in the quake that struck Awaran district in Balochistan province on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson of Frontier Corps, Balochistan.

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

He won the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in reaching an interim peace agreement with the Palestinians.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

'The new singers can't sing good'

'The new singers can't sing good'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'There were no singers like Lata, Kishore, Rafi or Mukesh. And until now, there is nobody. Nobody with that kind of voice, nobody with that kind of brain to learn. Not only to learn, but to improvise. We improvised music, we improvised the songs. Nowadays, they just listen and copy.'

Atletico squander home advantage to draw goalless with FC Goa

Atletico squander home advantage to draw goalless with FC Goa

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Atletico de Kolkata spurned the golden opportunity of making best use of home advantage as they were held to a goalless draw by FC Goa in the first-leg semi-final of the Hero Indian Super League in Kolkata.

Meet Chess Uncle

Meet Chess Uncle

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

The future is uncertain and the past painful. So, Abdul Samad chooses to focus on the present, taking one day at a time, seeking solace in a game of chess in a bustling city.

Ranji Roundup: Gujarat in command against Goa

Ranji Roundup: Gujarat in command against Goa

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

NC to boycott panchayat polls unless Centre protects Article 35A

NC to boycott panchayat polls unless Centre protects Article 35A

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The state government last week announced the schedule for holding elections to local bodies and panchayats in the state.

Odd, curious, heartwarming: What Bollywood tweeted in 2014

Odd, curious, heartwarming: What Bollywood tweeted in 2014

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

From odd to heartwarming, the best of Twitter conversations in 2014.

#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

If you have a Parsi friend, don't ever let her/him go... because you won't find someone so amazing.

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.