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Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

Tension in PoK over rape of woman

Tension in PoK over rape of woman

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

Sectarian violence and the rape of a woman, allegedly by Pakistan army officials, have set off tension in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), according to international and Pakistani media reports.\n\n

Review: Jaanisaar music is strictly for lovers of classical music

Review: Jaanisaar music is strictly for lovers of classical music

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Jaanisaar soundtrack is worth a listen but it may not be everyone's cup of tea, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Aamir Khan slams Narendra Modi

Aamir Khan slams Narendra Modi

Rediff.com14 May 2006

During an interactive interview to the BBC Asian Network's new Hindi/Urdu show, Khan also criticised US president George Bush for his Iraq policy.

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.

When the South rose against Hindi

When the South rose against Hindi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'In the hands of a majoritarian government, with utter contempt for the cultural plurality and diversity of our great nation, the pipe dream of making Hindi the sole official language takes on nightmarish proportions.'

SC stays trial in Kathua rape-murder case till May 7

SC stays trial in Kathua rape-murder case till May 7

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Senior advocate Indira Jaising said the case should be transferred to Chandigarh due to proximity to Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir and the incidents of obstruction of police personnel by lawyers of the local court.

Sharif calls for peace during talks with Modi

Sharif calls for peace during talks with Modi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that India and Pakistan must put aside differences and work for peace.

PHOTOS: Welcome to Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir

PHOTOS: Welcome to Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

With 20 lakh tulips of 46 varieties in its lap, Asia's largest Tulip garden overlooking the world famous Dal Lake in Srinagar was on Saturday thrown open to visitors, marking the beginning of new tourism season in the valley.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan ka namaste, aapko!'

Bajrangi Bhaijaan ka namaste, aapko!'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Uncle' has educated the poorest of the poor

'Uncle' has educated the poorest of the poor

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

'I've seen the craze for English education even among the poorest. But that is only for their sons. Parents feel thrilled when they see their sons going to school wearing a tie. They don't mind paying for their sons' private tuitions too.' 'But daughters are sent to municipal schools, madarsas, small schools where teachers with no teaching skills are paid Rs 2,000 or Rs 4,000. That's why more girls come to my class.' Syed Feroze Ashraf, who has sent 500-odd girls (and a few boys) -- all first generation learners, children of grave-diggers, hawkers, rickshaw-drivers, tailors and watchmen -- to college, speaks to Jyoti Punwani. A Rediff.com Special.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

We are ashamed over Muzaffarpur incident: Nitish Kumar

We are ashamed over Muzaffarpur incident: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The CM said the alleged sex abuse of girls at the shelter home "has left us with a sense of shame and guilt".

'I always wanted to sound sexy in my films'

'I always wanted to sound sexy in my films'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'I don't watch my films more than once, otherwise I will fall in love with myself.'

Why this Muslim leader quit Owaisi to join Mamata

Why this Muslim leader quit Owaisi to join Mamata

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I will not say that the AIMIM is a 'B' team of the BJP. But due to the AIMIM, the BJP benefits for sure'

'Arnab has not been provided any security, Y, Z or otherwise'

'Arnab has not been provided any security, Y, Z or otherwise'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'To safeguard himself he moves around with his personal security. That's it.'

'Mohd Rafi's work will be loved by people for thousands of years'

'Mohd Rafi's work will be loved by people for thousands of years'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The late legend would have turned 90 today.

Advani not involved in conspiracy to kill Jinnah

Advani not involved in conspiracy to kill Jinnah

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

A newspaper in Pakistan has reported that BJP Chief Advani was 'not involved' in the conspiracy to kill Jinnah.

Lashkar parent unit Jamaat-ud-Dawa splits

Lashkar parent unit Jamaat-ud-Dawa splits

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

Two important office bearers, Abu Shoib and Maulana Qari Abdul Hafeez, left the outfit with their supporters after negotiations with their hardline founder-leader Hafeez Mohammed Saeed failed.\n\n\n\n

Advani not involved in conspiracy to kill Jinnah

Advani not involved in conspiracy to kill Jinnah

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

A daily in Pakistan has reported that BJP Chief L K Advani was not involved in a conspiracy to kill Jinnah.

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Bharatvani, when it is complete, will revive languages in India that are on the verge of extinction.

No eviction till Nov 22: Centre assures HC on National Herald building case

No eviction till Nov 22: Centre assures HC on National Herald building case

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The publisher had approached the high court on November 12 challenging the October 30 order of the urban development ministry, ending its 56-year-old lease and asking it to vacate the premises in the press enclave at ITO by November 15.

Judge flummoxed by lovey-dovey msgs

Judge flummoxed by lovey-dovey msgs

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

No urgency in plea against Centre's order: HC on moving National Herald

No urgency in plea against Centre's order: HC on moving National Herald

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The publisher had approached the high court on Monday challenging the October 30 order of the urban development ministry, ending its 56-year-old lease and asking it to vacate the premises in the press enclave at ITO in Delhi.

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The International Crisis Group said that security forces were allowing 'anti-India outfits... to operate madrasas and charity fronts'.

Fight is against terrorism, not against any religion: Modi

Fight is against terrorism, not against any religion: Modi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Modi said India had been a "cradle of all major religions in the world".

'India is such a fantastic country'

'India is such a fantastic country'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

'I was brought up in a Brahmin Hindu family. I was brought up in places where the majority was Muslim, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. There was a mosque next to my house, but I never saw communal tension.' 'I am not worried. This country's religious roots are very strong. They know how to take care of themselves.'

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

PM wraps up Myanmar trip with visit to Bahadur Shah's grave, puja at temple

PM wraps up Myanmar trip with visit to Bahadur Shah's grave, puja at temple

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

I thank the people and Government of Myanmar for their exceptional hospitality, Modi tweeted.

India-born Mamnoon Hussain elected as Pak's new president

India-born Mamnoon Hussain elected as Pak's new president

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Polling started in Pakistan's National Assembly and four other provincial centres on Tuesday to elect a new president who will replace incumbent Asif Ali Zardari in September.

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Colonel Tahir of the Rangers said that the intelligence-based raid was launched after reports that people involved in crimes were hiding there.

Nawaz and Nandita Das present Manto in Cannes

Nawaz and Nandita Das present Manto in Cannes

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Check out what's happening in Cannes!

Jinnah remarks in Indian people's interest: Advani

Jinnah remarks in Indian people's interest: Advani

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Bharatiya Janata Party President L K Advani has said that his remarks on Mohammad Ali Jinnah during his visit to Pakistan were in the "interest" of the people of the two countries.

SA Indians irked over language issue

SA Indians irked over language issue

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The South Africa government wants to phase out Indian languages from the school curriculum for want of sufficient enrollment.

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

'Nothing lasts forever'

'Nothing lasts forever'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'I don't get attached to my success,' Ayushmann Khurrana tells Kavita Chowdhury.

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

While there is no denying that certain sections of the community deserve aid, the politics of reservation can be suicidal for India.

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'For Muslims, India is now a Hindu Rashtra, no matter what kind of Constitution is still in place,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Please don't blame Bangalore molesters, Mr Akshay Kumar

Please don't blame Bangalore molesters, Mr Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

On what moral ground is the actor lecturing others?

Terror group vows revenge for Batla house encounter

Terror group vows revenge for Batla house encounter

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

On the sixth anniversary of the 2008 Batla House encounter on Friday, terror group Ansar-ul-Tawhid Fi Bilad Al Hind has issued a threat to avenge the killings of Indian Mujahideen members who died in the encounter.