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Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

Bollywood gets VERY PATRIOTIC!

Bollywood gets VERY PATRIOTIC!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at Bollywood's patriotic films, coming up.

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The bureau hopes the updated images -- rendered using Adobe's Photoshop programme to show what the men might look like now -- will generate new leads and encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI directly or submit a tip online.

Home Minister Shinde on maiden visit to Kashmir

Home Minister Shinde on maiden visit to Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

The meeting was attended by Ladakh Affairs Minister Abdul Rahim Rather, CAPD Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon and officers of the district administration.

PICS: The fascinating history of the Khan-i-Khanan Tomb

PICS: The fascinating history of the Khan-i-Khanan Tomb

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

The tragic and endearing tale of Abdul Rahim Khan's tomb.

2 killed in terrorist attack on police post near Sopore mosque

2 killed in terrorist attack on police post near Sopore mosque

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The terrorists struck at the police picket in Tujjar Sharief area of Sopore in Baramulla by opening fire.

Consider ban on drinking before 5 pm: Kerala HC to govt

Consider ban on drinking before 5 pm: Kerala HC to govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Observing that it was not desirable to encourage consumption of liquor, the Kerala high court on Tuesday asked the government to consider prohibiting its consumption before 5 pm and inform the court about its views before September 10.

Muslim body flays communal violence bill

Muslim body flays communal violence bill

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

"If the bill were to be taken up in its present form, it would fail to serve any purpose; it would seem that the government's objective was to further make lives of innocent citizens more difficult rather than providing any respite to them."

'Work fatwa is to protect Muslim women'

'Work fatwa is to protect Muslim women'

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Many persons were up in arms following a fatwa by the Dar ul-Uloom Deoband, which many believed prevented Muslim women from working. The members of the seminary who issued the fatwa say that it has been misinterpreted and it was aimed at offering protection to working women from the Muslim community.

Kashmir an integral part of India, asserts Deoband

Kashmir an integral part of India, asserts Deoband

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

In a significant development, the Deoband school of Islamic thought on Sunday formally declared the troubled state of Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India. This was the first time that the leading Islamic seminary of north India endorsed what was the official stand of the Indian government.

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Hakim won the Santosh Trophy for Services in 1960 and continued to be a part of the squad till 1966. At club level, he played for City College Old Boys (Hyderabad) and Indian Air Force.

'Omar talks less and is focused on delivery'

'Omar talks less and is focused on delivery'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

'We have lots of expectations from Omar Abdullah. He is dynamic, very sharp, intelligent and has the zeal to work for the people. He has a fire in him and he wants to do something concrete for the people. Besides, he is soft-spoken, not arrogant and has tonnes of patience,' says Abdul Rahim Rather

Omar Abdullah in Delhi to finalise modalities

Omar Abdullah in Delhi to finalise modalities

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister designate Omar Abdullah left for New Delhi, on Thursday to join senior leaders of the National Conference, to work out the modalities of the coalition government with their Congress counterparts.

Saif: Leave Taimur alone!

Saif: Leave Taimur alone!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Why Ajay Devgn will play football... Did Mahesh Bhatt fling a chappal at Kangana... Breaking Bollywood news from Subhash K Jha.

Shopian case: JK govt orders CBI probe

Shopian case: JK govt orders CBI probe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday decided to order a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the infamous Shopian rape and murder of two young women, after seeking permission from the state high court where the matter is sub judice.

Omar Abdullah sworn in, Tara Chand to be deputy CM

Omar Abdullah sworn in, Tara Chand to be deputy CM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was on Monday sworn in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir situation grave: NC

Kashmir situation "grave": NC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

Former NC minister and leader of opposition Abdul Rahim Rather was addressing a convention of party's youth wing at Akad-Pahalgam.

J&K Assembly passes Shariat Bill

J&K Assembly passes Shariat Bill

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The Bill shall establish the supremacy of Muslim Personal Law in the State and abolish customary law prevalent in some parts of the state.

Observe Dec 6 as 'Black Day': AIMPLB to Muslims

Observe Dec 6 as 'Black Day': AIMPLB to Muslims

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

It urged Muslims to express their anguish by observing a peaceful bandh, but prevent vested interests from taking advantage of the situation to create trouble.

'Our friend can't be the Beer Man'

'Our friend can't be the Beer Man'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Friends say Abdul Rahim was a pious Muslim, who had severed his underworld contacts.

Militants target hospital in J&K

Militants target hospital in J&K

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Many big Bollywood's big movies have been pushed forward to 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Among them are quite a few bio-pics.

'Chuni Goswami will forever remain golden boy of Indian football'

'Chuni Goswami will forever remain golden boy of Indian football'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

In a heart-warming tribute to his former teammate, Franco Fortunato recalls that "The team that won the Gold Medal in the 1962 Asian Games was a fantastic bunch. But Chuni was above all. He was a treat to watch. He was pure entertainment, a complete package. He was our captain, our darling".

Shah Rukh Khan turns hostile in Bharat Shah case

Shah Rukh Khan turns hostile in Bharat Shah case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

The prosecution alleged that actor was threatened by producer Nasim Rizvi alias Raja Saheb and his assistant Abdul Rahim Allahbaksh to act in their film and was also persuaded by them to speak to Pakistan-based gangster Chhota Shakeel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Four arrested in Mumbai blasts case

Four arrested in Mumbai blasts case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Three of them were produced in the Special Court of A P Bhangale and remanded to police custody till September 15.

Former J-K finance minister to launch new party on Sunday

Former J-K finance minister to launch new party on Sunday

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

A new political party called the 'Jammu and Kashmir Apni (own) Party' (JKAP) will be launched on Sunday and will be led by former state finance minister Syed Altaf Bukhari, with the primary aim of proving "relief to people who have been facing uncertainty since August 5 last year". This will be the first political activity in Jammu and Kashmir after August 5 last year, when the Centre withdrew the special status of the erstwhile state and bifurcated it into Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

'It is possible to have GST by 2014'

'It is possible to have GST by 2014'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers got its new chairman on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir's Abdul Rahim Rather.

Kerala FM is new chairman of GST Empowered Committee

Kerala FM is new chairman of GST Empowered Committee

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The GST, an indirect tax regime, is to be rolled out from April 2016.

Muslims, Christians uncomfortable under Modi rule: Muslim body slams govt

Muslims, Christians uncomfortable under Modi rule: Muslim body slams govt

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday launched a frontal attack on the Narendra Modi government and announced a nationwide campaign to counter right wing forces.

GST: What played out behind the scenes

GST: What played out behind the scenes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The largest challenge for the gigantic exercise between the Centre and the 29 states was to keep the latter interested over the years.

National Geographic's Travel Photo contest's most spectacular entries

National Geographic's Travel Photo contest's most spectacular entries

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jaw-dropping entries for the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest keep on coming. Here are 10 more that have impressed the judges -- and it's clear they've got their work cut out. The grand prize winner will win $7,500 (Rs 5.2 lakh) and will be featured on the @natgeotravel Instagram account which boasts 30 million followers.

GST Bill set to be tabled as states' key demands met

GST Bill set to be tabled as states' key demands met

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

After securing Congress support for a rise in the foreign investment cap in the insurance Bill, this is another key reform Bill where the Centre has managed a broad consensus.

ISIS trying to expand influence in Pakistan

ISIS trying to expand influence in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Dreaded Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is trying to expand its influence in Pakistan, with pamphlets being distributed in Peshawar and border provinces of Afghanistan, seeking support for jihad.

AIADMK candidates' list out, Jaya to re-contest R K Nagar seat

AIADMK candidates' list out, Jaya to re-contest R K Nagar seat

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Allotting seven seats to smaller allies, AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Monday released the list naming candidates for the rest of 227 seats for which she held interviews for ticket aspirants from across Tamil Nadu in the past two weeks.

Amit Mitra named chairman of GST panel

Amit Mitra named chairman of GST panel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

He will succeed Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani.

Flood-hit J-K civil secretariat reopens, yet to become operational

Flood-hit J-K civil secretariat reopens, yet to become operational

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Civil Secretariat, the seat of Jammu and Kashmir here, opened on Thursday after 11 days but could not become operational as the ground floor of the seven-storey building is still under three feet of water.

Unsung heroes: Youth risk their lives to save others in Kashmir

Unsung heroes: Youth risk their lives to save others in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Among tales of misery in the flooded city, there are stories of many "unsung heroes" who risked their lives to save many stranded persons.

Petroleum and alcohol should be kept out of GST

Petroleum and alcohol should be kept out of GST

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The central government, in its revised draft of the constitution amendment bill, had proposed that fuel and liquor should be brought under the ambit of GST.