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The Pakistani who helped Indian students in Ukraine

The Pakistani who helped Indian students in Ukraine

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'In many cases, I didn't take money because the Indian students had run out of cash.' 'The biggest high was the blessings that these students's parents used to give me on the phone or send messages thanking me on WhatsApp.'

Cops trace driver of car whose passenger asked about Antilia's location

Cops trace driver of car whose passenger asked about Antilia's location

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The driver of that car, a private cab, was brought to the Azad Maidan police station for questioning after the vehicle were traced to neighbouring Navi Mumbai late Monday night, the official said.

CWG: This Pakistani champion weightlifter is a Mirabai fan

CWG: This Pakistani champion weightlifter is a Mirabai fan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

As soon as Nooh Dastagir Butt won Pakistan's first gold medal at the Birmingham Games, one of the first persons to lend a congratulatory hand was none other than Indian superstar Mirabai Chanu.

Muslims realise only Modi, Yogi will work for their growth: UP min Ansari

Muslims realise only Modi, Yogi will work for their growth: UP min Ansari

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Ansari said the Muslim community is now shedding the 'illusion' created by opposition parties like the Samajwadi Party, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Congress.

Lahore Confidential review

Lahore Confidential review

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Kunal Kohli's Lahore Confidential isn't a patch on his Fanaa, asserts Moumita Bhattacharjee.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Furore over 'Rashtrapatni' remark reignites gender debate

Furore over 'Rashtrapatni' remark reignites gender debate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the last 75 years, there have been multiple calls for a gender-neutral term for the head of the State and debates over it.

Lockdown blues: Hemaji hasn't met Dharamji even once

Lockdown blues: Hemaji hasn't met Dharamji even once

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'He is happily isolated at his farmhouse, doing gardening, listening to old Hindi songs and writing Urdu poetry.'

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.

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The last rites will be held at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Friday.

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.

Now Shivraj Chouhan joins 'pawri' brigade with jibe at land mafia

Now Shivraj Chouhan joins 'pawri' brigade with jibe at land mafia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Speaking an event in Indore on Tuesday, Chouhan added his 'pawri' take while commenting on the fear among land mafia due to the actions of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government. "Yeh main hoon, yeh meri sarkar hai, yeh meri prashasanik team hai aur aap dekho bhu mafia bhaag rahe hai," (This is me, this is my government, this is my administrative team and you see the land mafia running away), Chouhan said.

'Opposing the Gandhis for the sake of proving one's independence just doesn't make any sense'

'Opposing the Gandhis for the sake of proving one's independence just doesn't make any sense'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Why should Khargeji work against the Gandhis for the sake of proving his independence?'

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.

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

States can declare religious or linguistic community as minority: Centre

States can declare religious or linguistic community as minority: Centre

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Upadhyay, in his plea, challenged the validity of section 2(f) alleging that it gives unbridled power to the Centre terming it "manifestly arbitrary, irrational, and offending".

Samrat Prithviraj Review

Samrat Prithviraj Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Akshay Kumar plays the part with enthusiasm, like he was just waiting to get into the costume of a historical hero, observes Deepa Gahlot.

G-23's Shashi Tharoor has a vision for Congress, will others see it?

G-23's Shashi Tharoor has a vision for Congress, will others see it?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

By filing his nomination as Congress president on Friday, Shashi Tharoor has shown he is no 'quockerwodger' -- a word he introduced into our lexicon which means someone acting on the instructions of an influential third party.

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.

The Magic Of Lucky Ali, Live!

The Magic Of Lucky Ali, Live!

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Why everyone must attend one Lucky Ali concert before they die!

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 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.

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.

Hijab Case: Why Muslim Liberals Will Lose

Hijab Case: Why Muslim Liberals Will Lose

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The educated, respectable and established Muslims voices, that were on the modernising side on the Shah Bano issue, are fighting on the opposite side now, mostly because they worry about Narendra Modi, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As the people of Pakistan woke up to a new dawn on Sunday, the details of the gruelling and murky political activities in the preceding day and night have emerged, showing the country may have averted a damning showdown between ousted prime minister Imran Khan and the powerful Army.

'I paid Rs 10 a night to sleep in stations...'

'I paid Rs 10 a night to sleep in stations...'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

'These experiences were necessary for my journey.'

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

Happy birthday Ismat Chugtai, says Google

Happy birthday Ismat Chugtai, says Google

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Indian author was born August 21, 1915.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

'Muslims know they cannot defeat the BJP, why then come in its firing range?' 'And they know, ultimately it is the BJP MLA who is going to get elected and only he or she can do their work.' 'The BJP may do a different kind of politics for Muslims, but when they sit in the chair they work for Muslims too.'

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?

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.