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The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Pakistan still has to acquire the patience you need in a democracy. The patience to accept that even if I do not like the government I have, I must wait till the next election to change it, explains Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The win clinched Egypt a long-awaited spot in Russia for the 2018 World Cup finals, where the Arab world's most populous country will compete on football's ultimate stage for the first time since Italy in 1990.

Egypt: Pro-Morsi Islamist marchers hit streets, 3 killed

Egypt: Pro-Morsi Islamist marchers hit streets, 3 killed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Thousands of angry supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, chanting slogans like "down with military rule", today took to the streets after Friday prayers demanding his reinstatement, as soldiers opened fire to chase them away, killing at least three people.

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Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The best of India and the Middle East, now at the Dharamsala Film Festival.

Egypt court orders detention of ousted president Morsi

Egypt court orders detention of ousted president Morsi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's detention was ordered by a court on Friday for questioning over charges of colluding with Palestinian militant group Hamas, even as the Muslim Brotherhood slammed the decision as engineered by a "fascist military regime".

After protests, its clean-up time in Cairo

After protests, its clean-up time in Cairo

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

A group of young Egyptians recently took to the streets of Cairo on a clean up mission after its historical Tahrir Sqaure witnessed 18 days of continuous protests demanding ouster of President Hosni Mubarak.

Risk needs to be taken in Kashmir

Risk needs to be taken in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'The return of violence in Kashmir justifies government precautions, but risk has to be taken.' 'We need to act and ensure that risk is converted to gain through direct interaction with Kashmir's public,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Cairo Diary: Arrest and freedom in new Egypt

Cairo Diary: Arrest and freedom in new Egypt

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Two Indian journalists find themselves in the midst of action the moment they stepped foot in revolution-hit Cairo. They share their experiences.

In PHOTOS: March of the millions

In PHOTOS: March of the millions

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Some snapshots of the protests in Cairo against President Hosni Mubarak

Mubarak dismisses deadline, Egypt enraged

Mubarak dismisses deadline, Egypt enraged

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Thousands of Egyptians converged in Cairo on Friday to stage a 'day of departure' for embattled President Hosni Mubarak, who ignored the global clamour for him to step down immediately, saying that such a move will plunge the Arab state into 'chaos'.

Terrific films at the Toronto Film Festival

Terrific films at the Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

'At a festival that has shown so many brilliant films, I cannot be more thrilled to receive this award,' said Slave's director Steve McQueen.

6 killed, scores injured as deadly blasts hit police in Cairo

6 killed, scores injured as deadly blasts hit police in Cairo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

A huge explosion on Friday hit the police headquarters in the Egyptian capital, killing three persons and wounding 40 others.

Dangerous to be a journalist in today's world

Dangerous to be a journalist in today's world

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Journalists all over the world have been disappearing and some have never been heard again, says Narain D Batra.

Marion Cotillard, Clooney, Gaga: Humanitarians of Hollywood

Marion Cotillard, Clooney, Gaga: Humanitarians of Hollywood

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Ever wondered what happens when Hollywood A-listers turn protestors? Take a look.

There's a group far more dangerous than ISIS!

There's a group far more dangerous than ISIS!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Hizb-ut-Tahrir has cleverly avoided any intense global scrutiny while spreading its ideology and support base in nearly 50 countries

The many faces of Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri

The many faces of Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Where does the religious preacher and theologian want to take Pakistan?

Geneva deal: Is Iran ready to get back into world mainstream?

Geneva deal: Is Iran ready to get back into world mainstream?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The Geneva agreement is a signal, which at least Saudi Arabia and Israel are so reading, that normalisation of relations between US and Iran is not merely about the nuclear fuel cycle, says K C Singh.

10 most DANGEROUS nations in the world

10 most DANGEROUS nations in the world

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The rankings were prepared after examining the volume of terrorist and rebel alerts, messaging traffic, videos, photos, incidents and the number of killed and injured in a country over the past 30 days.

'Modi has an attitude like Alexander for Kashmir'

'Modi has an attitude like Alexander for Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'Modi has missed the bus in Kashmir.'

'Who can prove ISIS is popular?'

'Who can prove ISIS is popular?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'If ISIS was popular, they don't need to use violence.' 'The strategy of violence is a false interpretation of Islam.' 'The main victims of ISIS violence are Muslims.'

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