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Srinagar Celebrates Christmas!

Srinagar Celebrates Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Glimpses of Christmas being celebrated in Srinagar.

Not only in Ramzan, but...: Omar on Gulmarg fashion show

Not only in Ramzan, but...: Omar on Gulmarg fashion show

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Amid controversy over the Gulmarg fashion show held during the month of Ramzan, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government would have never given permission for such an event in any month of the year.

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach.

'We have no option but to strike back'

'We have no option but to strike back'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'If they aim to remain aligned with the public sentiment, as any democratic government should, then they must respond. Why else would the prime minister have cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia? And why would he have instructed the home minister himself to travel to Srinagar to assess the situation firsthand? This suggests that something is indeed being planned. I am quite certain of that, although the exact form it will take remains to be seen.'

Forgotten Hero! Shardul Thakur Shines for Mumbai

Forgotten Hero! Shardul Thakur Shines for Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur emerged as the unlikely hero for Mumbai on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A

Designers apologise for fashion show in Gulmarg during Ramzan

Designers apologise for fashion show in Gulmarg during Ramzan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Designer duo Shivan and Narresh, who are facing backlash for displaying 'obscene' garments at a fashion show in Gulmarg last week, have said their sole intention was to celebrate creativity and regret any hurt caused by the event during the holy month of Ramzan.

5 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J-K

5 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Kadder in the Behibagh area of the district on Wednesday night following information about the presence of suspected terrorists there, an official said.

Bigg Boss 15: Pratik SUPPORTS Umar

Bigg Boss 15: Pratik SUPPORTS Umar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Pratik Sehajpal defends Umar Riaz in the elimination task, fights with good friend Devoleena Bhattacharjee.

Karun Nair sets new List A world record

Karun Nair sets new List A world record

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Karun Nair created a new world record for the most runs in List A cricket without being dismissed while guiding Vidarbha to an eight-wicket victory over Uttar Pradesh.

Modi Bows To Kashmir's Voters

Modi Bows To Kashmir's Voters

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses from Narendra D Modi's election rally in Srinagar on Thursday.

No difference between India and Bangladesh if...: Mehbooba

No difference between India and Bangladesh if...: Mehbooba

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti drew comparisons between the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh and minorities in India, sparking criticism from the BJP. Mufti expressed concerns about the alleged oppression of Hindus in Bangladesh and criticized recent surveys of mosques in India. She called for a united front against forces dividing people on religious lines and warned of a potential repeat of 1947-like riots.

I-League: SC Bengaluru stop slide, hold Churchill Brothers

I-League: SC Bengaluru stop slide, hold Churchill Brothers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The Golden Tigers, with nine points, are out of the bottom spot for the first time in two months. Delhi FC now occupy the 12th and last place.

Opposition members suspended from panel on Waqf Bill

Opposition members suspended from panel on Waqf Bill

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

All opposition members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill were suspended for a day on Friday amid continuous protests and accusations against Chairman Jagdambika Pal of steam-rolling through the proceedings.

Spine-Chilling Cold Grips Kashmir

Spine-Chilling Cold Grips Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Srinagar recorded its third lowest December temperature in 133 years on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: J&K captain Dogra lashes out at umpires

Ranji Trophy: J&K captain Dogra lashes out at umpires

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra expressed frustration with the umpiring standards during their Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai.

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Mumbai Captain Ajinkya Rahane was unexpectedly recalled from the dressing room by the on-field umpires after being given out caught down the leg side on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir.

Ranji: Rohit, Jaiswal's promising knocks end abruptly

Ranji: Rohit, Jaiswal's promising knocks end abruptly

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma's fiery knock was cut short by Yudhvir Singh, as he was caught at midwicket for a fluent 28 runs off 35 balls.

Umar Khalid discharged in case linked to Delhi riots

Umar Khalid discharged in case linked to Delhi riots

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala passed the order while directing that charges be framed against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Tahir Hussain and 10 others in the case related to alleged rioting, vandalism and arson at a parking lot in February 2020.

SC judge recuses from hearing Umar Khalid's bail plea

SC judge recuses from hearing Umar Khalid's bail plea

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Khalid's petition challenging the October 18 last year order of the Delhi High Court, which had rejected his bail plea in the matter, came up for hearing before a bench of Justices A S Bopanna and Prashant Kumar Mishra.

Bigg Boss 15: Who Is Dr Umar Riaz?

Bigg Boss 15: Who Is Dr Umar Riaz?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Namrata Thakker takes a look at his Instagram account and finds out.

How Weak Rupee Affects Your Travel Plans

How Weak Rupee Affects Your Travel Plans

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Many travellers are now opting for domestic destinations like Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Lakshadweep, Himachal Pradesh, and the North East.

Ranji Trophy: Perform or perish for Mumbai against Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Perform or perish for Mumbai against Meghalaya

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Mumbai will have to beat Meghalaya by a big margin to win with a bonus point in their last league match while also needing other results to go their way.

Thousands At Terror Victims' Funerals

Thousands At Terror Victims' Funerals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Thousands attended the funerals of Indian Army porters Zahoor Ahmad Mir and Mushtaq Ahmad Chaudary who were murdered by terrorists who attacked an army vehicle in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

A Women's Boat Race On Dal Lake!

A Women's Boat Race On Dal Lake!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Over 150 women competed in the first-ever traditional women's boat race on Dal Lake.

Mirwaiz Meets The Moulvis

Mirwaiz Meets The Moulvis

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's meeting with Muttahida Majlis Ulmma at his residence in Srinagar, July 23, 2024.

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after snowfall; flight services resume

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after snowfall; flight services resume

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

The 270-km Jammu-Srinagar highway reopened on Sunday after a day-long closure due to heavy snowfall, allowing stranded vehicles to proceed to their destinations. However, several other important inter-district routes, including the Mughal Road, Sinthan Pass, Sonamarg-Kargil inter-UT road, and Bhaderwah-Chamba inter-state road, remained closed for vehicular traffic due to heavy snowfall.

Ranji: Thakare's 4-wicket burst rattles Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Thakare's 4-wicket burst rattles Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Aditya Thakare's impressive four-wicket haul left Tamil Nadu struggling at 159 for six after the second day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match against Vidarbha.

Umar Khalid released from jail to attend sister's wedding

Umar Khalid released from jail to attend sister's wedding

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Khalid was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and provisions of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly being a mastermind of the February 2020 riots, which had left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured.

11 hurt in grenade attack on CRPF bunker in Srinagar

11 hurt in grenade attack on CRPF bunker in Srinagar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The attack, which took place near a heavily guarded complex housing All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra near the Tourist Reception Centre, comes a day after security forces eliminated a top Pakistani commander of Lashkar-e-Tayiba in the Khanyar locality of downtown Srinagar.

End INDIA alliance if...: Omar amid AAP vs Cong in Delhi

End INDIA alliance if...: Omar amid AAP vs Cong in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern about the lack of clarity regarding the INDIA bloc's leadership and agenda, suggesting the alliance should be dissolved if it was only formed for parliamentary elections. He called for a meeting of the alliance members after the Delhi Assembly elections to discuss the bloc's future and decide on a collective strategy. Abdullah also highlighted the need for a clear vision and leadership within the INDIA bloc. His remarks come amid speculation about the alliance's future and its ability to effectively challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

'When Durga Died, We All Felt The Loss'

'When Durga Died, We All Felt The Loss'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'I often wondered while watching the film/trilogy, what if Durga had lived. What if Ray made The Durga Trilogy.' Sandip Roy looks back at Pather Panchali's Durga and the woman who brought her alive, Uma Dasgupta.

J&K's Ranji Victories Have Stunned India

J&K's Ranji Victories Have Stunned India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Facing Kerala in the quarter-finals in Pune from February 8, J&K will be looking to script history as they aim to make it to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals for the first time ever.

'You can't demolish, demoralise Umar Khalid, what he stands for'

'You can't demolish, demoralise Umar Khalid, what he stands for'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Umar is being targeted because he is emerging as educated, knowledgeable leader of the Muslim community and, unlike popular perceptions that many harbour about Muslims, took to peaceful means to protest against the NRC and CAA.' 'They (the State) are scared of educated Muslim leadership.'

Their Lives Will Be Avenged

Their Lives Will Be Avenged

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Security personnel atop a vehicle on the Tangmarg-Gulmarg Botapathri road during search operations to locate the terrorists.

Massive brawl, Jai Shree Ram slogans: High drama inside J-K assembly

Massive brawl, Jai Shree Ram slogans: High drama inside J-K assembly

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

At least three MLAs were marshalled out on the directions of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather but the brawl ensued due to resistance put up by the opposition members.

Polls won't solve Kashmir issue, need dialogue: Hurriyat chairman

Polls won't solve Kashmir issue, need dialogue: Hurriyat chairman

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Delivering the sermon, he said election and "resolution of the Kashmir issue" were two different things.

Court defers order on Umar Khalid's bail plea

Court defers order on Umar Khalid's bail plea

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat, who was scheduled to pronounce the order on Monday, posted the matter for Wednesday, saying it was not ready.

UP labourer shot at by terrorists in Kashmir's Tral

UP labourer shot at by terrorists in Kashmir's Tral

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

This is a third attack on non-local labourers in Kashmir in the past one week.

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir caused a major upset in the Ranji Trophy as they shocked defending champions Mumbai by five wickets on Saturday.

Dr Singh asked JNU VC to be lenient with protesting students

Dr Singh asked JNU VC to be lenient with protesting students

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh was shown black flags at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) by Left-backed students who were staging a protest during his visit to the campus in 2005. The incident led to show-cause notices to students by the university with few of them getting detained by the Delhi Police. However, a day later Dr Singh intervened, suggesting to the then vice chancellor (VC) B B Bhattacharya to be lenient with students.