News for 'Rahman'

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.

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.

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

AR Rahman and Kailasa?

AR Rahman and Kailasa?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The composer trio of popular band Kailasa are now expanding their domain into Bollywood and are in talks with the Mozart of Madras, A R Rahman, who may sing for them.

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and renowned music composer A R Rahman dished out enthralling performances, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday.

Vote! The best AR Rahman film score

Vote! The best AR Rahman film score

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The maestro has scored music for an impressive number of Hindi films, each one of them a gem in itself.

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.

Spotted: AR Rahman in Los Angeles

Spotted: AR Rahman in Los Angeles

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Reader Ramesh sends us a photograph.

Pix: Taking on the world, Rahman-style!

Pix: Taking on the world, Rahman-style!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The music maestro embarks on the journey of a lifetime.

Spotted: AR Rahman in New York

Spotted: AR Rahman in New York

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Reader Anand Sharma sends us his photograph with AR Rahman.

'Fatwa against AR Rahman is so silly'

'Fatwa against AR Rahman is so silly'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

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.

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.

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.

What did you think of Rahman's Oscar performance?

What did you think of Rahman's Oscar performance?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

The music composer sings If I Rise at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

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.

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.

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

AR Rahman's music band debuts at GiMA

AR Rahman's music band debuts at GiMA

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The band was launched last month to mark Rahman's 48th birthday

Photo: Rahman casts his vote

Photo: Rahman casts his vote

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Rahman cast his vote in the ongoing general elections, and holds up his finger as proof.

Meet the woman who will dress up Rahman

Meet the woman who will dress up Rahman

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Ritu Beri will design LED outfits for the musician and his team for the Jai Ho: The Journey Home World Tour 2010.

UN team to visit Bangladesh next week to probe killings of protesters

UN team to visit Bangladesh next week to probe killings of protesters

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This will be the first time the UN is sending a fact-finding mission to Bangladesh since its independence in 1971 to investigate widespread human rights abuses in the country, according to a UN official.

'When AR Rahman calls, you go'

'When AR Rahman calls, you go'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

A behind-the-scenes look at AR Rahman's massively successful New York concert.

Rahman launches theme song for Delhi CWG

Rahman launches theme song for Delhi CWG

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Oscar winning music composer A R Rahman on Saturday launched the theme song of the Commonwealth Games with a rendering of "Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya" at a glittering ceremony in Gurgaon.

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.

What's going on in the name of mass uprising is absolute madness

What's going on in the name of mass uprising is absolute madness

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Several Bangladeshis, who have come to Kolkata either for medical treatment or education or other purposes, are now stranded in the city and concerned about the ongoing violence and abrupt change of regime in their country.

Spotted: A R Rahman in Japan

Spotted: A R Rahman in Japan

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Reader Dhananjay sends us a picture.

Met A R Rahman? Share your experience!

Met A R Rahman? Share your experience!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Here's your chance to share your experiences

CWG theme song is unique but simple: Rahman

CWG theme song is unique but simple: Rahman

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

It will be another 10 days before the Commonwealth Games theme song is officially launched but Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman on Monday promised it would be worth the wait as his 'Yaaro India bula liya' would be unlike anything that has happened before.

AR Rahman is Toyota Etios' brand ambassador

AR Rahman is Toyota Etios' brand ambassador

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

The car has been been specifically developed for the Indian market and the company is investing Rs 3,200 crore (Rs 32 billion) at its second plant in Bangalore to produce its units.

T20 World Cup: India aim to continue winning run vs Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: India aim to continue winning run vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

India will be aiming for another comprehensive performance against Bangladesh before the all-important game against Australia on June 24.

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?

Rahman's music for Rajni's animation film soon

Rahman's music for Rajni's animation film soon

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The album is expected to be released in April in 18 different languages, including English, Tamil, and Hindi.

A R Rahman begins his journey home

A R Rahman begins his journey home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

A R Rahman's world tour called the "A R Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour," is his first international tour after winning two Oscars and two Grammy awards for the score of the worldwide multiple Oscar winning hit, Slumdog Millionaire.

A R Rahman to debut in Mumbai

A R Rahman to debut in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

When Rahman met Sharon Stone!

When Rahman met Sharon Stone!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

A look at what the Bollywood stars are tweeting.

Rahman: Islam has been hijacked by the extremists

Rahman: Islam has been hijacked by the extremists

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

The double Oscars and two Grammies winner A R Rahman, a practising Muslim, has taken it upon himself to promote love and unity through his music.

Spotted: A R Rahman in Mumbai

Spotted: A R Rahman in Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Reader Miriam Marchon caught the composer at a Mumbai hotel.

Bangladeshi actor Shanto Khan, father killed during unrest

Bangladeshi actor Shanto Khan, father killed during unrest

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The Kolkata-based actors, several of whom have worked with Shanto Khan in Bangladeshi film projects, however, did not want to comment on the reasons for the killing, saying those were internal matters of another country.

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.