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The woman behind the success of Agni-V

The woman behind the success of Agni-V

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Breaking the glass ceiling to enter a field dominated by men, Tessy Thomas has had to walk the tightrope as a defence scientist and homemaker to achieve what very few women have. Mohammed Siddique reports

CBI grills Jagan aide Vijay Sai Reddy on financial dealings

CBI grills Jagan aide Vijay Sai Reddy on financial dealings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Vijay Sai Reddy is facing serious charges, which include cheating and money laundering. Mohammed Siddique reports.

CM's house within state territory, Assam govt clarifies

CM's house within state territory, Assam govt clarifies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The Assam government has told the state assembly that the chief minister's residence atop Koinadhara Hills at Khanapara in Guwahati city, bordering Meghalaya, lies within the territory of Assam.

Pro-Telangana candidates sweep Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Pro-Telangana candidates sweep Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

In a clear message that the people of Telangana want a separate state, both the Congress and Telugu Desam Party were rejected by the electorate in the region, reports Mohammed Siddique

Andhra Pradesh govt announces new liquor licence policy

Andhra Pradesh govt announces new liquor licence policy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Licence to liquor shops will be issued on a fixed licence fee and licences will be granted through the draw of lots. Mohammed Siddique reports

Why Congress MUST re-think its gameplan in AP

Why Congress MUST re-think its gameplan in AP

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

With the YSR Congress delivering a crushing blow to the Congress in the Andhra Pradesh by-polls, the latter will have to do some quick re-thinking to prevent itself from being booted out of the state, says Mohammed Siddique

Rs 20,000 crore treasure hidden in Hyderabad cave?

Rs 20,000 crore treasure hidden in Hyderabad cave?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

The hunt for a reported treasure trove in the heart of Hyderabad city by the State Archaeological Department was suspended on Monday afternoon after a two-day digging operation did not yield any results. Mohammed Siddique reports.

Can't shift Mumbai violence probe to CBI: HC

Can't shift Mumbai violence probe to CBI: HC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Refusing to transfer probe in the recent violence in south Mumbai to the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Bombay high court on Monday said even if it is accepted that the police firing on the mob was wrong, it cannot be said that the investigations conducted are biased.

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'I could see the silhouettes of three men on the sixth floor.' 'I pointed them out to the NSG personnel standing beside me and suggested they take them out.' 'They did not have the clearance to fire.'

Pix: Telangana protestors take fight to secretariat on Day 17

Pix: Telangana protestors take fight to secretariat on Day 17

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Telangana supporters on Thursday intensified their protests as part of the ongoing general strike that began on September 13. Mohammed Siddique reports

Lanco hills land Waqf property rules AP high court

Lanco hills land Waqf property rules AP high court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The YSR government had allotted Waqf land worth Rs 32,000 crore to Lanco group and other companies ignoring the protest by the Waqf Board and other Muslim organisations. Mohammed Siddique reports

Pune ATS files report over IM moule's death in jail

Pune ATS files report over IM moule's death in jail

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Over a month after suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Mohammed Qateel Siddique was found strangled in a Pune jail, the city's Anti Terrorism Squad on Tuesday filed before a Delhi court its report explaining the sequence of events leading to his death.

Review: Ustad Hotel offers a delicious meal

Review: Ustad Hotel offers a delicious meal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Paresh C Palicha feels that director Anwar Rasheed serves us a delicious meal with Ustad Hotel

'Proud Indians' to walk 5000 km to fight corruption

'Proud Indians' to walk 5000 km to fight corruption

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

A group of youngsters will embark on a walkathon from Kanyakumari to Delhi to create awareness about the perils of corruption. Mohammed Siddique reports from Hyderabad.

Is Pranayam being remade in Hindi?

Is Pranayam being remade in Hindi?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Blessy is contemplating a Hindi remake of his Onam release.

Suicide blast kills 18 in northwest Pak

Suicide blast kills 18 in northwest Pak

Rediff.com26 May 2011

A suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden vehicle near a court complex and government offices at Hangu in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing 18 people, including policemen and injuring nearly 40 others, officials said.

Mortaza recalled for Aus ODI series

Mortaza recalled for Aus ODI series

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Bangladesh rang the changes in a 14-man squad named on Sunday for next month's one-day series against Australia following their disappointing World Cup campaign.

Furfura Sharif cleric's outfit joins Congress-Left alliance in Bengal

Furfura Sharif cleric's outfit joins Congress-Left alliance in Bengal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

In a new political alignment in poll-bound West Bengal, state Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday announced the inclusion of newly formed Indian Secular Front (ISF) of Furfura Sharif cleric Abbas Siddiqui in the Left Front-Congress alliance.

It's Ramadan time

It's Ramadan time

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The holy month of Ramadan -- the 9th month in Islamic calendar -- when more than 1.5 billion Muslim across the globe observe fasting during the day and offer special prayers during the night -- today reached its pinnacle when believers turned out in lakhs to congregate on the last Friday of the month.

Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan

Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Ekaveera Creations' Kavalan, starring Vijay and Asin, and directed by Siddique, brings back the romantic Vijay of old, even if the story has nothing new to offer.

What do you think of the Salman-Katrina item song?

What do you think of the Salman-Katrina item song?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Look at Salman, Katrina sizzling chemistry in the item song Bodyguard

Maha polls: Maximum City gives minimum seats to Cong

Maha polls: Maximum City gives minimum seats to Cong

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

In 2014, the Congress had won five seats in Mumbai, which has 36 assembly segments.

20 Indian-Americans in Biden administration, 17 at key WH positions

20 Indian-Americans in Biden administration, 17 at key WH positions

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

It is also for the first time ever that so many Indian-Americans have been roped into a presidential administration ever before the inauguration. Biden, a Democrat, is still quite far away from filling all the positions in his administration.

Review: Bodyguard music is average

Review: Bodyguard music is average

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The soundtrack has nothing great to write home.

Review: Uppukandam Brothers offers nothing new

Review: Uppukandam Brothers offers nothing new

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Why did Srikanth choose such a B-grade film as Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action to make his debut in Malayalam films?

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here!

Mammootty and Prithviraj team up in Pokkiri Raja

Mammootty and Prithviraj team up in Pokkiri Raja

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The two actors are currently shooting for their latest Malayalam movie.

Is the BJP inching closer to Bengal?

Is the BJP inching closer to Bengal?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'With sufficient gaps between polling dates, the BJP will have time to convert the 'fence-sitter' votes,' observes Payal Mohanka.

Will Kiran Reddy's govt survive the Jagan shocker?

Will Kiran Reddy's govt survive the Jagan shocker?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The spectre of political instability has raised its head in Andhra Pradesh with the Kadapa Member of Parliament YS Jaganmohan Reddy quitting the Congress party. Now all the eyes are riveted on him to see how many Congress MLAs in the state will follow in his footstep, reports Mohammed Siddique.

PIX: Sonam, Anushka, Ranveer attend Filmfare party

PIX: Sonam, Anushka, Ranveer attend Filmfare party

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

A look at the arrivals.

PML-N, JuD leaders seek jihad in Kashmir

PML-N, JuD leaders seek jihad in Kashmir

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League and hard-line religious parties joined a rally in Islamabad organised by a front of the outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah, during which speakers called for a jihad to resolve the Kashmir issue. PML-N spokesman Siddique-ul-Farooq, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Syed Munawar Hasan, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam leader Maulana Samiul Haq and representatives of the All Parties Hurriyet Conference joined the rally organised by the Tehrik Azadi-e-Kashmir.

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

However, nothing is definitively known about the motivation behind this mass shooting, he told reporters at the White House on Sunday afternoon.

Rains bring respite to sweltering Hyderabad

Rains bring respite to sweltering Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

If the news of monsoon setting over Kerala a day in advance was not good enough for ears, Hyderabadis tasted the first bountiful splash of the season on Tuesday, brining cheer to the city that was almost roasted by the unprecedented heat waves.

Asin: Kaavalan is not like Sivakasi or Pokri

Asin: Kaavalan is not like Sivakasi or Pokri

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Asin shares her shooting expreience of the film Kaavalan which release's today.

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In a short span of time, with the help of Amazon, Cloudtail was able to devise a model that could protect it from the vagaries of online retail business.

Bangladesh axe Zunaed, Enamul for Tri-series

Bangladesh axe Zunaed, Enamul for Tri-series

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Bangladesh axed opening batsman Zunaed Siddique and left-arm spinner Enamul Haque Jr. from an 18-man squad announced on Tuesday for next month's home Tri-series against India and Sri Lanka.

IS likely to announce Bangladesh 'affiliate'

IS likely to announce Bangladesh 'affiliate'

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The Institute for the Study of War said the radical group was preparing for a global surge of activities before and during the Ramzan, which falls between June 6 and July 5.

Lal scores a hattrick with In Ghost House Inn

Lal scores a hattrick with In Ghost House Inn

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Lal has mixed a lethal combination of horror and comedy in his Malayalam offering In Ghost House Inn.

Sambhavna, Dolly Bindra back in Bigg Boss house?

Sambhavna, Dolly Bindra back in Bigg Boss house?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Contestants from the previous seasons will be added to the popular reality show.

Bangla court sends HuJI chief police custody

Bangla court sends HuJI chief police custody

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

A Bangaldesh court has remanded Sheikh Abdus Salam, founder of banned Harkatul Jihad al Islami, to six-day police custody after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2004 grenade attack on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.