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Nitish Kumar, The King Of Somersaults

Nitish Kumar, The King Of Somersaults

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Wait for a while before he does another somersault... But one thing is reasonably certain -- the twice betrayed BJP may not embrace him again, predicts Virendra Kapoor.

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

People came out of homes in large numbers, offered namaz at mosques, greeted each other with hugs and exchanged food and gifts across the length and breadth of India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Sunday.

Tribunal confirms extension of ban on Zakir Naik's foundation

Tribunal confirms extension of ban on Zakir Naik's foundation

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

A tribunal of the Delhi high court has confirmed the extension of a five-year ban imposed on Islamic Research Foundation, set up by fugitive Zakir Naik who is accused of inspiring Muslim youths in India and abroad to commit terror acts.

In 'constant touch' with Taliban, says Pak army official

In 'constant touch' with Taliban, says Pak army official

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Pakistan is in 'constant touch' with the Afghan Taliban for safeguarding the country's security interests, a top military official has said.

OUTRAGEOUS! Can you study like this?

OUTRAGEOUS! Can you study like this?

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

BSF demands FIR against Pakistani pigeon

BSF demands FIR against Pakistani pigeon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'As the pigeon is a bird, I don't think an FIR can be registered against it. But we have referred the matter to our legal experts for their opinion', said SSP Dhruv Dahiya

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

'The hardest part was to get the best out of Alia'

'The hardest part was to get the best out of Alia'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'Alia's chemistry with Shefali was great, and you can't rehearse chemistry.'

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Will it promote a CUET-centric coaching culture causing students to focus on the entrance rather than the Class 12th exams?

Why Arundhati Roy will never defend her novels

Why Arundhati Roy will never defend her novels

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

But the famous author will defend her essays.

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Some important simple truths about the issue may be more helpful than high sounding debates, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

UAPA tribunal seeks Zakir Naik's physical presence at next hearing

UAPA tribunal seeks Zakir Naik's physical presence at next hearing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

After Islamic evangelist and preacher Zakir Naik showed the inability to go to the Indian embassy in Malaysia for authentication of his credentials for vakalatnama, the UAPA tribunal said, "He is bound to file a vakalatnama in proper format with proper authentication or he may remain physically present on the next date of hearing."

'Surekhaji gave her life to acting'

'Surekhaji gave her life to acting'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

'To actually get to work with her was a dream come true.'

Talat Aziz's genius elevates Majaz

Talat Aziz's genius elevates Majaz

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Majaz, based on the life of Asraul Haq Majaz, the John Keats of Urdu poetry, marks Talat Aziz's debut as a composer in Hindi cinema. The film could have been an excellent biopic had it stuck to the poet's poetic self rather than his unfulfilled love, says Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'

As Muslims we have the right to raise our voice for Kashmir: Taliban

As Muslims we have the right to raise our voice for Kashmir: Taliban

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Amid India's concerns that Afghanistan's territory might be used for anti-India activities under the Taliban regime, the terror group has said that it has the right to raise its voice for Muslims anywhere, including in Kashmir. However, it added that the group does not have a policy of raising arms against any country.

'BJP's game plan': Uddhav rejects AIMIM alliance offer

'BJP's game plan': Uddhav rejects AIMIM alliance offer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

'The BJP has ordered the AIMIM to defame the Shiv Sena, to raise questions on Shiv Sena's Hindutva'

Want to maintain trade, political ties with India: Taliban leader

Want to maintain trade, political ties with India: Taliban leader

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"We attach great importance to our trade, economic and political relations with India and want to maintain that relation," Stanekzai said.

PIX: Shah Rukh gets an honorary doctorate

PIX: Shah Rukh gets an honorary doctorate

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

A look at pictures from the event.

Mob stones man to death in Pak for desecrating religious book, 62 held

Mob stones man to death in Pak for desecrating religious book, 62 held

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

According to eyewitnesses, the police arrived in the village before the incident took place, but the mob seized the victim from the SHO's custody and tied him to a tree, after which he was lynched to death.

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

While the brand was accused of 'defacing' the Hindu festival of Diwali by naming its festive collection as Jashn-e-Riwaaz (celebration of tradition), the company insisted that it is not a Diwali collection, which will be soon launched under 'Jhilmil si Diwali' promo.

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Initial information from a reliable police source said that the two women killed in the blast were Chinese nationals and may have been the target of the blast.

'I love all living beings': Rahul hits back at BJP over 'Muslim' remark

'I love all living beings': Rahul hits back at BJP over 'Muslim' remark

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

"I stand with the last person in the line. The exploited, marginalised and the persecuted. Their religion, caste or beliefs matter little to me," Gandhi said.

Nitish's party criticises Yogi for 'abba jaan' remark

Nitish's party criticises Yogi for 'abba jaan' remark

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

"Terms like 'unity in diversity' are used for our country. The country belongs to all. No remarks should me made that harm the country," Singh, a confidant of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, told reporters when asked for his reaction to the BJP leader's comments.

Happy birthday Ismat Chugtai, says Google

Happy birthday Ismat Chugtai, says Google

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Indian author was born August 21, 1915.

Gau rakshaks, Nehru and a poet's migration to Pakistan

Gau rakshaks, Nehru and a poet's migration to Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Little has changed in Digital India. The issue that rocked the nation 100 years ago still creates a furore in Indian society, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Wasim Akram backs Babar Azam to take over Test captaincy, urges him to be assertive

New biography on PM Modi released

New biography on PM Modi released

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The book, "Narendra Modi -- Harbinger of Prosperity & Apostle of World Peace", was released by justice (retd) K G Balakrishnan, former chief justice of India, to mark the completion of six years of Modi as the prime minister.

Hijab row: Angry parents protest, girl refuses to write exam

Hijab row: Angry parents protest, girl refuses to write exam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Scenes of angry parents of such children arguing with police and school authorities and an instance of a student trying to flaunt a saffron scarf as an apparent retaliation were also reported.

2 Kashmir residents held for Sunjwan terrorist attack

2 Kashmir residents held for Sunjwan terrorist attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

As per one of the arrested persons, the slain terrorists were Pashto-speaking either from a village in Pakistan bordering Afghanistan or from Afghanistan itself, the Jammu police chief told reporters in Jammu in the evening.

'He never changed religion, is Qazi above Constitution', asks Wankhede's wife

'He never changed religion, is Qazi above Constitution', asks Wankhede's wife

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

"Is that Qazi above the Constitution? He should produce papers to show Sameer Wankhede had converted (to Islam) to marry his first wife," Redkar said, adding Wankhede had performed the 'nikah' in 2006 only to fulfil the wish of his late mother, who was Muslim.

Savarkar wrote mercy petitions on Gandhi's request: Rajnath

Savarkar wrote mercy petitions on Gandhi's request: Rajnath

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

"He was an icon of the Indian history and will remain so. There can be a difference of opinion about him, but to look down on him as inferior is not appropriate and justifiable. He was a freedom fighter and a staunch nationalist, but people who follow the Marxist and Leninist ideology are the ones who accuse Savarkar of being a fascist...," Singh said, adding that the hatred towards Savarkar is illogical and unplaced.

Sharif faces contempt case in Pakistan for English speech at UN

Sharif faces contempt case in Pakistan for English speech at UN

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

But contempt petitions against sitting prime ministers are nothing new in Pakistan.

Amid Maha turmoil, Raut tweets about 'naya mausam'

Amid Maha turmoil, Raut tweets about 'naya mausam'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Politics in Maharashtra took an unexpected turn after the Shiv Sena walked away from its longtime ally the Bharatiya Janata Party over sharing the chief ministerial post after the assembly results were declared on October 24.

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

'Women have 100 per cent inclusion in the health sector. They are also teaching in the education sector. They are working in each and every one of those sectors where they are required'

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If you want Ranbir to get the girl, this film isn't for you.

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Vinod Dua was a Hindi broadcast journalism pioneer with stints in Doordarshan and NDTV.

Has China occupied Indian territory in Ladakh? Rahul asks Rajnath

Has China occupied Indian territory in Ladakh? Rahul asks Rajnath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Once RM is done commenting on the hand symbol, can he answer: Have the Chinese occupied Indian territory in Ladakh,' he asked on Twitter. Singh had on Monday hit out at Gandhi with a couplet of noted Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib, saying when there is pain in the hand, one takes medicine, but what does one do when the hand itself is a pain.