News for 'Shalimar'

Rushdie blames Islamic terrorists for J&K problems

Rushdie blames Islamic terrorists for J&K problems

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Rushdie, whose latest book Shalimar the Clown is set against the backdrop of Kashmir, said terrorists have brought 'an intolerant Islam into the Kashmir valley'.

COVID-19 cases in India top 20,000; toll reaches 652

COVID-19 cases in India top 20,000; toll reaches 652

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 15,859. While 3,959 people have been cured and discharged, and one patient has migrated, the ministry said.

Mumbai-Kolkata trains running very late

Mumbai-Kolkata trains running very late

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Kurla Express, which was scheduled to leave Shalimar station at 3.00 pm, was cancelled for the day.

Panel on baby being wrongly declared dead finds Max Hospital guilty

Panel on baby being wrongly declared dead finds Max Hospital guilty

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The three-member panel in its report said that no ECG tracings were done to check if the child was alive. The body was handed over without written instructions.

Modi, the Winter Fashionista

Modi, the Winter Fashionista

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Thank you, Mr Prime Minister, for bringing colour to our colourless, drab, despair-ridden lives.

Northern Railway cancels several trains

Northern Railway cancels several trains

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

There were over 3000 passengers stranded at the Jammu railway station when reports last came in.\n\n

Rushdie nominated for Whitbread Award

Rushdie nominated for Whitbread Award

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The Awards recognise books written last year by writers based in the UK and Ireland.

Recipes: Kale Chane Ke Pakode, Cheese Corn Golgappa

Recipes: Kale Chane Ke Pakode, Cheese Corn Golgappa

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

We bring you three delicious recipes to add some cheer to a dull, boring rainy day.

Woman to search Pak jails for husband

Woman to search Pak jails for husband

Rediff.com30 May 2007

She said one Manohar Lal from Ranbir Singh Pura, who was released from a Pakistani prison in 1988, had sought her out and told her husband was languishing in the jail.

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

PM has been regularly seeking people's inputs through mygov.in and his app, to assess the mood of the nation.

2 stocks you could buy

2 stocks you could buy

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

Deccan Gold Mines is a speculative pick in the gold mining sector

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

AAP's Atishi, who had unsuccessfully contested last year's Lok Sabha polls from the East Delhi constituency, was fielded from Kalkaji in place of sitting MLA Avtar Singh Kalka. She won the seat by a margin of over 11,300 votes.

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Do you know tanning beds emit UVA rays and cause skin cancer?

Fortis lines up Rs 730cr IPO

Fortis lines up Rs 730cr IPO

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Summer books for you!

Summer books for you!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Medical shocker! Delhi hospital operates youth's wrong leg, family fumes

Medical shocker! Delhi hospital operates youth's wrong leg, family fumes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

In an alleged case of medical negligence, doctors at a private hospital New Delhi have wrongly operated upon the left leg of a 24-year-old youth instead of the injured right leg.

Does breast cancer affect men?

Does breast cancer affect men?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Though breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but can rarely occur in males, because of the presence of mammary tissue in males.

Akhnoor encounter resumes; 2 dead

Akhnoor encounter resumes; 2 dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

AAP and Congress end BJP domination of Delhi's MCD

AAP and Congress end BJP domination of Delhi's MCD

Rediff.com17 May 2016

In a setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party which dominated the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the party managed to win only from three seats while the Aam Aadmi Party made its debut by winning five seats and the Congress wrested four seats in the bypolls to 13 wards.

How painkillers, salt and diabetes affect your kidney

How painkillers, salt and diabetes affect your kidney

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The right amount of sodium intake, medication and water consumption can help manage your kidneys.

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

BJP tops the list with 27 tainted candidates

Government should not ostracise writers, others: Zubin

Government should not ostracise writers, others: Zubin

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Backing writers and others over the issue of "growing climate of intolerance" in the country, music maestro Zubin Mehta today said government should not ostracise them as doing so would amount to "cultural dictatorship".

'Bought at 21, now at 49. Hold or sell?'

'Bought at 21, now at 49. Hold or sell?'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Scramble for hospital beds in Delhi exposes govt claims

Scramble for hospital beds in Delhi exposes govt claims

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Though the government claims there are more beds than needed, the national capital's COVID-19 reality, retold through social and other media, is also about the anguish of sons, daughters, wives and others trying desperately to get medical help for their unwell family members.

India sees jump of 61,000 Covid-19 cases in 1 week

India sees jump of 61,000 Covid-19 cases in 1 week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

India's COVID-19 curve has been steadily rising throughout the lockdown period with a massive spike in cases in the fourth phase of the lockdown that ended on May 31 and afterwards.

Migraine vs headache: What you must know

Migraine vs headache: What you must know

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A family history of migraine is the most potent and consistent risk factor for migraine, warns Dr Jaideep Bansal.

Authorities to go ahead with Zubin Mehta concert in Srinagar

Authorities to go ahead with Zubin Mehta concert in Srinagar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Brushing aside the strong opposition to it from separatist leaders, religious heads and some civil society groups, authorities have decided to go ahead with the high profile Zubin Mehta concert in Srinagar on September 7.

I don't have anything to say to those opposing music: Zubin

I don't have anything to say to those opposing music: Zubin

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Mehta, an Indian-origin maestro in western classical music who conducts the Bavarian State Orchestra, refused to comment on the controversies surrounding the performance of his troupe in Shalimar Bagh gardens, saying he was just here to play music.

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The United States leads the world with more than 1.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Fresh violence keeps Valley on tenterhooks

Fresh violence keeps Valley on tenterhooks

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Security forces were on Sunday deployed in strength in parts of Srinagar in the wake of fresh violence following death of a teenager, even as normal life remained affected elsewhere in the Valley for the 121st consecutive day due to separatist-sponsored strike.

12 injured in clashes in Srinagar following death of 16-year-old boy

12 injured in clashes in Srinagar following death of 16-year-old boy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

At least 12 people were injured on Saturday in fresh clashes between protesters and security forces, following death of a 16-year-old boy due to alleged poisoning in Eidgah area of the city.

AAP MLAs meet President, demand fresh polls in Delhi

AAP MLAs meet President, demand fresh polls in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party, led by its National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday met President Pranab Mukherjee and demanded dissolution of Delhi Legislative assembly and fresh polls in the national capital.

Amid BJP's move to form Delhi govt, AAP calls MLAs' meet

Amid BJP's move to form Delhi govt, AAP calls MLAs' meet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Amid reports that Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to form government in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party has called a meeting of its MLAs on Thursday to discuss future course of action.

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The CBSE had announced that it had rationalised the syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 for the 2020-21 session by up to 30 per cent to make up for the academic loss caused due to COVID-19. However, it was the decision to drop topics related to Social Sciences which drew sharp reaction from opposition parties like the Congress, Left, Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena.

Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The EC had found no merit in the plea.

Fresh clashes in Kishtwar; 2 cops among 4 injured

Fresh clashes in Kishtwar; 2 cops among 4 injured

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Four persons, including two policemen, were injured in fresh clashes which broke out in Kishtwar on Monday as locals defied the curfew to protest against the arrest of a youth for his alleged involvement in Friday's communal violence in the area.

Vijender Gupta to take on Sheila Dikshit in Delhi poll

Vijender Gupta to take on Sheila Dikshit in Delhi poll

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

After intense confabulations and consensus-building lasting over eight hours, BJP on Wednesday announced the names of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly elections and decided to field former state unit president Vijendra Gupta against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.