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Ensure action against broadcast of TV channels not permitted in India, states told

Ensure action against broadcast of TV channels not permitted in India, states told

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

An advisory, by the information and broadcasting ministry to the states said there have been reports of "security threats due to TV content" aimed at inciting communal and terrorist violence.

Austin celebrates a champion  of Indian classical

Austin celebrates a champion of Indian classical

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain will join the Indian-American community in Austin and leading Texas lawmakers March 6 to honor Arunachala 'Raj' Nagarajan for his nearly four-decade-old commitment to Indian classical music in the United States.

UK bans controversial Muslim Indian scholar

UK bans controversial Muslim Indian scholar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Britain's Home Secretary Theresa May has banned controversial Islamic scholar Zakir Naik from entering the United Kingdom.May banned the entry of the Indian scholar on the grounds of his 'unacceptable behaviour'. The renowned Islamic scholar was scheduled to address lectures at Wembley Arena and Sheffield.

Meet the 7-year-old who mesmerised Games audience

Meet the 7-year-old who mesmerised Games audience

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Keshav, the child prodigy who endeared himself to millions of viewers through his spectacular jugalbandi with 1000-odd drummers at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, is just an ordinary seven year-old who is 'happy' to be playing the tabla.

Now, operate home appliances via SMS

Now, operate home appliances via SMS

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The device will allow users to operate electrical appliances at their home from anywhere in the world at any time at a very low cost, a college spokesman said.

Bangalore assassination plot: LeT operative arrested

Bangalore assassination plot: LeT operative arrested

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The National Investigation Agency has picked a key Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative who was allegedly planning the assassination of prominent Hindu leaders. Known as the Bangalore assassination plot, the case made headlines when several persons were picked up allegedly for plotting the assassination of pro-Hindu journalists and other leaders.

'Punjab police has busted 16 terror modules in 6 months'

'Punjab police has busted 16 terror modules in 6 months'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'You bust one module and another one comes up.'

PCB stops Kaneria from joining Test squad

PCB stops Kaneria from joining Test squad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Pakistan leg spinner Danish Kaneria has been refused clearance from the country's cricket board to join the squad in Dubai for the Test series against South Africa.

Rekha, Hema, Waheeda at Shashi's prayer meet

Rekha, Hema, Waheeda at Shashi's prayer meet

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Bollywood says goodbye to Shashi Kapoor.

How boxer Thapa bounced back in 2019...

How boxer Thapa bounced back in 2019...

Rediff.com1 May 2019

India's boxer Shiva Thapa says throwing caution to the wind and hurting rivals from the very first second is helping him rediscover himself after enduring an erratic season last year.

Muslim leader moves HC against ban on UK entry

Muslim leader moves HC against ban on UK entry

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Furious at the United Kingdom for barring his entry, controversial Muslim leader Dr Zakir Naik has decided to initiate legal proceedings challenging the revocation of his visa and the 'maligning' of his character by Britain's department of home affairs. Dr Naik, a resident of Mumbai, was scheduled to leave for UK on June 18. A day before his departure, the British high commission hand delivered an order revoking his visa that was valid till 2013.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

On top of Asia: Indian boxers aim to continue marauding run in semis

On top of Asia: Indian boxers aim to continue marauding run in semis

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Thirteen of the country's boxers -- seven men and six women -- are assured of at least bronze medals after advancing to the last-four stage of the marquee continental championship.

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Sarita, Nikhat also enter semis

'Now, people want to know who is playing the tabla'

'Now, people want to know who is playing the tabla'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Ustad Zakir Hussain gets candid.

E-mail threatens blasts in Kerala on I-Day

E-mail threatens blasts in Kerala on I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Police are investigating an e-mail message, circulated to the media on Friday, warning that bombs would go off all over Kerala on Independence Day. The message was put out in the name of one 'Zakir Hussein' claiming to be the commander of 'Militia Malabar Mujahadeen', police sources said. The message claimed that it was being sent from a country in the Middle East, the sources said. Inspector General of North Zone Tomin Thanchankari has been entrusted with the investigation.

Ansari,Sabauddin guilty of 26/11 conspiracy: Nikam

Ansari,Sabauddin guilty of 26/11 conspiracy: Nikam

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The prosecution on Monday told the 26/11 trial court that accused Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed had provided maps of targets to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba to carry out attacks in Mumbai and insisted that both of them be held guilty, along with Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, for causing the death of 166 people.Faheem and Sabauddin had been commissioned by LeT leader Zakir-ur-Rehman Lakhvi to prepare road maps of terror targets.

Maharashtra ATS arrests suspected Islamic State recruiter from Kalyan

Maharashtra ATS arrests suspected Islamic State recruiter from Kalyan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

According to a senior ATS official, the man identified as Rizwan Khan was arrested from his residence at Kalyan in Thane district on Friday night.

Indulge in cow smuggling and you'll be killed: Raj BJP MLA

Indulge in cow smuggling and you'll be killed: Raj BJP MLA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Gyan Dev Ahuja said people resent cow smuggling and slaughter.

PIX: Varun-Yami, Nargis, Sonakshi, Huma watch Badlapur

PIX: Varun-Yami, Nargis, Sonakshi, Huma watch Badlapur

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

NIA team in Lanka to help in Easter bombings case

NIA team in Lanka to help in Easter bombings case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The NIA had alerted the island nation that ISIS terrorists were planning to carry out strikes there.

Mumbai cops arrest 5 for Ahmedabad blasts

Mumbai cops arrest 5 for Ahmedabad blasts

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

The Mumbai police on Wednesday arrested 5 persons in connection with the serial blasts in Ahmedabad. All the 5 arrested hail from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh.

Their master's voice

Their master's voice

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Tabla pioneer Ustad Zakir Hussain presents a series of concerts at Carnegie Hall.

Nephew of 26/11 mastermind among 6 terrorists killed in J-K encounter

Nephew of 26/11 mastermind among 6 terrorists killed in J-K encounter

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

An army soldier was also injured in the encounter.

List of Bharat Ratna awardees

List of Bharat Ratna awardees

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

List of Bharat Ratna awardees

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

SEE: New video shows cops using force in Jamia library

SEE: New video shows cops using force in Jamia library

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The 48-second video purportedly shows some seven to eight paramilitary and police personnel entering the Old Reading Hall and beating students with lathis.

Younis gets clearance to play in Australia

Younis gets clearance to play in Australia

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Pakistan batsman Younis Khan will leave early next month to play for South Australia in their domestic season. Younis has decided to skip the national Twenty20 championship beginning on Oct. 4 in Lahore and is doubtful for the international Twenty20 event in Toronto which also features Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Canada.

Bihar: MBA student kidnapped

Bihar: MBA student kidnapped

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

In yet another instance of kidnapping in Bihar, a 23-year-old MBA student Pratibha Anand was kidnapped from Patna for ransom, police sources said on Saturday. Pratibha, a student of MBA at Patna-based Zakir Hussain Management Insitutute, was kidnapped from Digha police station area on Thursday when she was returning to her residence after depositing college fees.

Perspectives from a legend

Perspectives from a legend

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Tabla pioneer Ustad Zakir Hussain presents a series of concerts at Carnegie Hall.

A'bad blasts: Scriptwriter's nightmare comes true

A'bad blasts: Scriptwriter's nightmare comes true

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Prashant Pandey, the script and dialogue write of Contract, talks about the similarity between the blasts and a scene from his film.

Isha Ambani's wedding in Mumbai: All the details

Isha Ambani's wedding in Mumbai: All the details

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The wedding, which is billed as the India Inc's most expensive yet, was held at Antilla.

Melody across the seas

Melody across the seas

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Saluting Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. A true Indian treasure.

SIMI announces comeback with blasts

SIMI announces comeback with blasts

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

With the five escapees from Khandwa jail set on a terror mission, a state of alert has been sounded in Gujarat.

Three members of bikers gang arrested in Delhi

Three members of bikers gang arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Three members of the notorious bikers gang, which allegedly killed five people in four recent attacks, were arrested in Delhi.Two of the gang members, including their leader Om Prakash alias Bunty, are still absconding. The Delhi police had declared a reward of Rs 50,000 each on the five members of the gang.The gang has been involved in four shootings in south and east Delhi.

Letter warns AP police of attacks on Sept 25

Letter warns AP police of attacks on Sept 25

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The unidentified informant said one Zakir, a resident of Hafeezbaba Nagar in the old city having links with Bangladesh-based terror outfit Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami , was entrusted with the job of carrying out attacks targeting government offices.

PCB bans Yousuf for joining ICL

PCB bans Yousuf for joining ICL

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The Pakistan Cricket Board banned Mohammad Yousuf after the veteran batsman announced his tie-up with the rebel Indian Cricket League. 'He is now contracted to the ICL and just like the other players who joined the league, our policy is clear he can't play for or in Pakistan,' PCB Director of Cricket Operations Zakir Khan told media persons on Wednesday.

Lifter Asdullah claims silver

Lifter Asdullah claims silver

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

India's Mohammed Zakir Asdullah won the silver in the men's 77 kg weightlifting event

Pakistan invite Whatmore, Lawson, Done

Pakistan invite Whatmore, Lawson, Done

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

Dav Whatmore, Geoff Lawson and Richard Done have been shortlisted for the coaching job.