News for 'Sufis'

Pari-Raghav's Shaadi Festivities Begin!

Pari-Raghav's Shaadi Festivities Begin!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

On Wednesday, the couple hosted a Sufi night for family and friends at Raghav's residence in New Delhi.

BJP minority wing launches Muslim outreach with eye on 2024 LS polls

BJP minority wing launches Muslim outreach with eye on 2024 LS polls

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

In the run-up to the 2024 parliamentary elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party's minority morcha on Wednesday launched a year-long Muslim outreach programme -- "Sufi Samvad" -- with a special focus on the Muslim-dominated districts in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala and Telangana.

Balochistan: Sufi shrine blast toll rises; Islamic State says we did it

Balochistan: Sufi shrine blast toll rises; Islamic State says we did it

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The death toll is feared to rise with women and children casualties in the deadly blast.

Court dismisses plea on Mahabharat-era 'Lakshagriha' after 50-yrs

Court dismisses plea on Mahabharat-era 'Lakshagriha' after 50-yrs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A court in Baghpat on Monday dismissed a decades-old plea filed by a Muslim side over a site that Hindu devotees say is the Mahabharat-era 'Lakshagriha' but the petitioners maintain is a graveyard and dargah of Sufi saint Sheikh Badruddin.

Parineeti-Raghav's Grand Welcome

Parineeti-Raghav's Grand Welcome

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The wedding festivities will be spread over September 23 and 24.

Kashi, Mathura disputes must...: Ajmer Shrine Chief

Kashi, Mathura disputes must...: Ajmer Shrine Chief

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

On the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Ajmer Dargah chief also said that in the last few years, Muslims have been misled about the CAA law.

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

You can tuck into everything from spicy chaats to flavourful snacks to kebabs and, of course, desserts!

Sanjay Dutt's Special Kashmir Connection

Sanjay Dutt's Special Kashmir Connection

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

It was a sweet homecoming of sorts for Sanjay Dutt when he visited Kashmir to shoot his Tamil film, Leo.

'We must reject any link between terrorism and religion,' PM Modi at World Sufi Forum

'We must reject any link between terrorism and religion,' PM Modi at World Sufi Forum

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Asserting that there are terror groups that are instruments of state's policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said terrorism uses diverse motivations cannot be justified.

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of former Union minister Sushma Swaraj, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from the New Delhi seat and incumbent MP Manoj Tiwari from Northeast Delhi as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced the names of five candidates from the national capital, dropping four MPs -- Meenakshi Lekhi, Harsh Vardhan, Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri.

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ustad Rashid Khan has left an enduring legacy with his soul-stirring notes, his melodious voice echoing through time and leaving an indelible imprint on the rich heritage of Hindustani music.

'The Purest Love I've Ever Known'

'The Purest Love I've Ever Known'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Star mums celebrate Mother's Day with cute pictures of their children.

No place for hate against any religion in India: Doval

No place for hate against any religion in India: Doval

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

"Every religion of the country has contributed to the growth of the nation. It is our responsibility to correct this atmosphere. We have to think as to what kind of India we will give to our future generations. You (religious leaders) are the most capable and you have bigger responsibilities to shoulder," Doval said.

Palat, Pooja, Palat!

Palat, Pooja, Palat!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world.

Modi, Egypt's grand mufti discuss social, religious harmony

Modi, Egypt's grand mufti discuss social, religious harmony

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The MEA said the Grand Mufti appreciated the Prime Minister's leadership in fostering inclusivity and pluralism.

Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The simple 1,500 square feet house will be in some contrast to the spacious 12, Tughlaq Lane Lutyens Delhi bungalow that was Rahul Gandhi's home for 19 years.

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'

Watch out for this Sufi rocker!

Watch out for this Sufi rocker!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Singer Falu caps tour with a stint in the Big Apple.

'Circumstances made me learn Sufi singing'

'Circumstances made me learn Sufi singing'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Kailash Kher on his music and more.

Vaani Rocks The Denim Look

Vaani Rocks The Denim Look

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Esha says cheers... Lisa spends time with her daughters...

Muslim candidate wins election from Ayodhya's Ram Abhiram Das ward

Muslim candidate wins election from Ayodhya's Ram Abhiram Das ward

Rediff.com13 May 2023

An independent Muslim candidate has secured a surprise victory in a ward in the Hindutva nerve centre of Ayodhya in the civic election results declared on Saturday.

Office Boy Hopes to Win Indian Idol

Office Boy Hopes to Win Indian Idol

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'I haven't learnt singing professionally, but Indian Idol is my dream.'

Brave Bikers And The Maut Ka Kuan

Brave Bikers And The Maut Ka Kuan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The annual Mahim Fair is back!

This 'sufi rocker' performed for Michelle Obama

This 'sufi rocker' performed for Michelle Obama

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Columbia University professor of medicine Gaurav Shah and his wife Falu are emerging as a high-profile singing couple. Arthur J Pais reports.

Sufi singer Abida Parveen, live in Chennai!

Sufi singer Abida Parveen, live in Chennai!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The Pakistani singer held everyone spellbound at a recent event to celebrate the best of music the world over.

Lalu's kidney transplant in Singapore successful: Tejashwi

Lalu's kidney transplant in Singapore successful: Tejashwi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Yadav, who has been by his ailing father's side for the past few days, expressed delight that both Prasad and Rohini Acharya, his elder sister who has donated one of her kidneys to the 74-year-old, were fine after the surgery.

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In this age of OTT, where you are overdosed on content with violence, crime, sex and lust, this love story is refreshing,' notes Divya Nair.

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.

Hindu outfit says Ajmer dargah was also a temple, clergy rejects claim

Hindu outfit says Ajmer dargah was also a temple, clergy rejects claim

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Claiming the mausoleum of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer was once a temple, a Hindu outfit has demanded a survey of the premises by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Bhajan for Krishna Kanhaiya at a Sufi saint's shrine

Bhajan for Krishna Kanhaiya at a Sufi saint's shrine

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Aseem Chhabra stumbles on one of the hidden secrets of Delhi

What's Alaya dreaming about?

What's Alaya dreaming about?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Bollywood stars are still in a holiday mood, either on vacation or missing recent getaways.

Amravati pharmacist murder: Vet seeks bail, claims no Tablighi Jamaat link

Amravati pharmacist murder: Vet seeks bail, claims no Tablighi Jamaat link

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

It further claimed the prosecution has not been able to establish Khan had any intention to cause the murder (of Kolhe) in order to invoke UAPA or IPC provisions.

Lisa Ray welcomes twin daughters

Lisa Ray welcomes twin daughters

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'Luminous souls Sufi and Soleil are expanding us in ways we never thought possible.'

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to visit India from Sep 5 to 8

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to visit India from Sep 5 to 8

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The two sides are expected to ink an agreement on interim sharing of water of the Kushiyara river during Hasina's visit.

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Dulat, who was advisor on Jammu and Kashmir to the central government during the tenure of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, also advocated the need for starting a dialogue with Pakistan.

Ajmer dargah cleric arrested for call to 'behead' Nupur Sharma

Ajmer dargah cleric arrested for call to 'behead' Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The cleric announced that he would gift his house to anyone who brings Sharma's head to him.

'The world of music lost its mother'

'The world of music lost its mother'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'

Top cleric detained ahead of march to gutted Sufi shrine

Top cleric detained ahead of march to gutted Sufi shrine

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Life across Kashmir Valley remained disrupted for the fifth day on Friday due to a strike called by Grand Mufti of the state over gutting of the 200-year-old Dastageer Sahib shrine even as restrictions continued on movement of people in the old city.

How cute! Lisa Ray at Durga Puja with her twins

How cute! Lisa Ray at Durga Puja with her twins

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The actress is making most of the festive season.