News for 'allegiance'

Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Frances all the way!

Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Frances all the way!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Frances McDormand's thumping central performance is a masterclass in how to sock the screen with flawless outrage, notes Sukanya Verma.

Pathankot attack: NIA court issues proclamation orders against Azhar

Pathankot attack: NIA court issues proclamation orders against Azhar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

An National Investigation Agency court in Punjab on Tuesday issued proclamation notice against Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Maulana Masood Azhar and three others, asking them to appear before it on March nine in connection with last year's brazen attack on Pathankot IAF base.

Firangi Review: Kapil Sharma is not funny at all

Firangi Review: Kapil Sharma is not funny at all

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

At best, a serviceable buffoon with a flair for repartee, Kapil Sharma is awfully limited in his humour and screen presence to perk up this half-decent premise, feels Sukanya Verma.

Nationality, a confused issue

Nationality, a confused issue

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Nationality in sport has become muddied following the break-up of the Soviet bloc and the transfer of talent from poor to rich countries.

No rift between me and my son, says Mulayam

No rift between me and my son, says Mulayam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

In an apparent reference to Ramgopal, Mulayam Singh said "one person has influenced his son" which has led to "problems in the party".

Ranveer: I would wait all my life for Deepika

Ranveer: I would wait all my life for Deepika

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Rumour2d couple and Bajirao Mastani stars are currently promoting their new film.

Jagmohan Dalmiya elected BCCI President

Jagmohan Dalmiya elected BCCI President

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

This will be his second term at the helm in the Indian cricket board, more than a decade after his first term ended.

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Caste-based power politics made him think that he can get away with murder.'

35 Air-India pilots report for duty

35 Air-India pilots report for duty

Rediff.com1 May 2003

More than 35 Air-India pilots, owing allegiance to the now derecognised Indian Pilots Guild, have reported for duty, the airline said on Thursday.

2 suspected LeT ultras nabbed in Thane

2 suspected LeT ultras nabbed in Thane

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

Police is interrogating the duo to find out about the terrorist outfit's activities in Mumbai.

More than 5,500 Iraqis killed so far

More than 5,500 Iraqis killed so far

Rediff.com24 May 2004

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

As we eagerly wait to see what 'farq' it makes when it hits the screens on June 28, Sukanya Verma looks at the few occasions caste came up in Hindi movies.

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Brazil held 10 presumed Islamist militants in isolation cells at a maximum security jail on Friday as police combed their computers and mobile phones for information about possible threats to next month's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Google to launch email service

Google to launch email service

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Internet search giant Google is likely to launch its electronic mail service -- Gmail -- on Thursday, says The New York Times.

US drone strike kills IS Afghanistan-Pakistan chief

US drone strike kills IS Afghanistan-Pakistan chief

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The chief of the Islamic State militant group in Af-Pak region has been killed in a US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan, three days after another top leader of the terror outfit died in a similar American air assault, a media report said on Saturday.

Maha polls: BJP looks to improve tally; Sena, Oppn for political space

Maha polls: BJP looks to improve tally; Sena, Oppn for political space

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The BJP has been inducting leaders from the NCP and the Congress since the last few months to expand its footprint in the regions where the party lacks organisational base.

AIADMK MPs meet President, seek CBI probe into Jayalalithaa death

AIADMK MPs meet President, seek CBI probe into Jayalalithaa death

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The 12-MPs delegation, led by Rajya Sabha member V Maitreyan, submitted a memorandum in this regard to the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In their memorandum, they sought steps for instituting a probe which can be a judicial inquiry or a CBI probe. It can be decided by the President, Maitreyan said after meeting Mukherjee.

Trump's in-laws become US citizens using 'chain migration', which he criticises

Trump's in-laws become US citizens using 'chain migration', which he criticises

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

CHAIN MIGRATION must end now, Trump had tweeted ion November.

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Security has been heightened at the Israeli embassy, consulates and other Jewish establishments in several states following intelligence inputs that terror groups like Lashker-e-Tayiba may target them.

Where did Digvijay go wrong?

Where did Digvijay go wrong?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

Sebi gave clean chit to Choksi, claims Antigua

Sebi gave clean chit to Choksi, claims Antigua

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

However, the Indian capital markets regulator rejected the claim saying it neither received any such request, nor provided any such information to the concerned department in Antigua.

Champions Trophy: Famous Pakistan fan turns India supporter

Champions Trophy: Famous Pakistan fan turns India supporter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

With the gradual decline in Pakistan's performance, the Karachi-born Mohammad Bashir has shifted allegiance to the 'formidable' Indian team ahead of the marquee ICC Champions Trophy clash later this week.

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

"We must also look beyond this terrible moment and decide what we as a nation are willing to do to prevent hatred, gun violence and domestic terrorism," said Congressman Ann Kirkpatrick from Arizona.

Four arrested for Sharad Shetty's murder

Four arrested for Sharad Shetty's murder

Rediff.com26 Jan 2003

The arrested were identified as Karan Singh Narsingh Rajit, Manoj Muddanna, Amar Bahadur Bam and Sumit Vazhakkulath Ponnappan, a senior official of the Dubai police said.

They stitched my mouth shut: Slain Pak governor's son recounts torture

They stitched my mouth shut: Slain Pak governor's son recounts torture

Rediff.com17 May 2016

I was flogged about 500 in 3 days, they cut my back with blades and removed nails from my hands and feet," said Shahbaz Taseer of the ordeal he endured.

Raghunath Jha quits, split in Samata averted

Raghunath Jha quits, split in Samata averted

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Basistha Narain Singh has been appointed interim convenor of a committee to oversee the organisational elections in Bihar due in another two months.

AIADMK feud escalates amid suspense over Sasikala's swearing-in

AIADMK feud escalates amid suspense over Sasikala's swearing-in

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Madusudanan had been removed from all posts besides the primary membership for going against the party principles and bringing disrepute to it, she said in a statement in Chennai.

Hizb formally splits: Report

Hizb formally splits: Report

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

The faction owing allegiance to the Abdul Majid Dar has joined the Hizb-e-Islami, according to Daily Times.

Australia: Indian-origin lawmaker will be 1st politician to take oath on Gita

Australia: Indian-origin lawmaker will be 1st politician to take oath on Gita

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Mookhey, 32, was elected by the Labor to replace Steve Whan in the New South Wales upper house.

Beware of Vajpayee's peace moves!

Beware of Vajpayee's peace moves!

Rediff.com31 May 2003

Banks to strike work on May 21

Banks to strike work on May 21

Rediff.com17 May 2003

Banking operations will be hit for the second time this month on May 21 with employees owing allegiance to various unions going on strike to protest Centre's "anti-labour" policies.

Why your family jeweller is losing the battle to big brands

Why your family jeweller is losing the battle to big brands

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Here's why consumers are shifting to large brands.

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

What does Rahul Dravid need to do to be able to join NCA without carrying the blemish of perceived or potential 'conflict of interest'? Sudhir Bisht attempts an answer.

What BJP has and Congress doesn't

What BJP has and Congress doesn't

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'One goal of the Congress would surely have been to rebuild its organisation so that it begins to match that of the BJP.' 'However, this has not happened, though Rahul Gandhi has been in the party for 15 years now,' says Aakar Patel.

'Al Qaeda is serious about expanding in India'

'Al Qaeda is serious about expanding in India'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

'India can certainly be counted on to ensure that Al Qaeda's influence doesn't grow to the point that it carves out sanctuaries.' 'The nations where Al Qaeda has built a strong presence have either suffered complete breakdowns in stability, sponsored militancy, or been failing States. None of this, of course, applies to India.'

Stalin indicates legal means, mobilising people to 'topple' AIADMK govt

Stalin indicates legal means, mobilising people to 'topple' AIADMK govt

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Stalin, whose party has a strength of 89 members in the 234-member house, claimed his efforts were not aimed at taking DMK to power nor was there any intention of enjoying posts.

Shiv Sena MP: BJP asked for it

Shiv Sena MP: BJP asked for it

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'Whatever happens, we have decided to go alone.' 'This is the Shiv Sena's word and we will never go back on it.'