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Thousands mourn for Iranian general Soleimani in Baghdad

Thousands mourn for Iranian general Soleimani in Baghdad

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Thousands of mourners on Saturday joined the formal funeral procession for Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, the head of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, who was killed a day before near Baghdad's international airport in an air strike ordered by United States President Donald Trump.

Ramzan Pics: The faithful observe the spirit of oneness

Ramzan Pics: The faithful observe the spirit of oneness

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

We invited you to share your Ramzan photographs -- here's a fresh set of responses.

Musharraf confined to 2 rooms of sprawling farmhouse

Musharraf confined to 2 rooms of sprawling farmhouse

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

The 69-year-old former military ruler's farmhouse was declared a sub-jail hours after an anti-terrorism court on Saturday remanded Musharraf to judicial custody for a fortnight.

'Tomorrow, you will attack a filmmaker and a writer'

'Tomorrow, you will attack a filmmaker and a writer'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The Bombay high court on Friday slammed the Mumbai police for arresting cartoonist Aseem Trivedi on "frivolous" grounds and "without application of mind", saying its action breached his freedom of speech and expression.

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Would Thakur and Gabbar be squabbling over WIFI and Twitter trends?

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

WT20: Shahzad, Shafiullah steer Afghanistan to easy win over Hong Kong

WT20: Shahzad, Shafiullah steer Afghanistan to easy win over Hong Kong

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Half-centuries by opener Mohammed Shahzad and Shafiullah steered Afghanistan to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong in a Group B match to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the ICC World Twenty20, in Chittagong, on Tuesday.

Fatwa against 'Le Gaya Saddam', director defends film

Fatwa against 'Le Gaya Saddam', director defends film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

A fatwa has been issued by a Jaipur Mufti against the film 'Le Gaya Saddam' which deals with Muslim divorce system following protests.

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The security agencies in Pakistan are clueless about the whereabouts of these 19 most wanted terrorists. Some of them have been hiding in Pakistan and others are believed to have fled the country.

'Rajesh Khanna did not care for anyone'

'Rajesh Khanna did not care for anyone'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Journalist Ali Peter John, a close friend of Rajesh Khanna, followed his career closely and kept in touch till the very end. He shares some interesting facts about the superstar with Patcy N.

2 more IB terror suspects identified as Pak traders

2 more IB terror suspects identified as Pak traders

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Earlier, the three other men named as terror suspects -- Mehtab Ahmed Butt, Atif Butt and Babar Shabbir -- too were identified as traders and a security guard at Hafeez Centre.

U-18 Asia Cup: India trounce Pakistan 3-1 to enter final

U-18 Asia Cup: India trounce Pakistan 3-1 to enter final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1 to enter the final of the 4th Men's Under-18 Asia Cup tournament in Dhaka on Thursday.

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

There was music, dance, workshops and lots to be entertained and be inspired from.

Ishrat case: Rana stayed with Javed as his friend 'Bunty'

Ishrat case: Rana stayed with Javed as his friend 'Bunty'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has included the statement of Sheikh's wife Sajida as witness number 42 in its charge sheet wherein she identified the photograph of Rana as her husband Sheikh's friend Bunty who had stayed with them at their house in Mumbai.

Champions Trophy finger gesture: Pak hockey coach alleges 'victimisation'

Champions Trophy finger gesture: Pak hockey coach alleges 'victimisation'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Pakistan hockey chief coach Shahnaz Shaikh has claimed that there was a conspiracy plotted against his team following the suspension of Mohammad Tousiq and Amjad Ali meted out in the recently held Champions Trophy in Bhubaneswar.

26/11 attack trial: New judge takes over in Pakistan

26/11 attack trial: New judge takes over in Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

A Pakistani court on Saturday summoned four witnesses for cross- examination in the trial of seven Pakistanis, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks, for July 6.

3 cops involved in Ishrat encounter transferred

3 cops involved in Ishrat encounter transferred

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

The Gujarat government on Wednesday transferred Indian Police Service officers P P Pande, G L Singhal and Assistant Commissioner of Police Tarun Barot following a suggestion by the high court bench hearing the 2004 police encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Key Pakistani witness quizzed in Mumbai attacks trial

Key Pakistani witness quizzed in Mumbai attacks trial

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Karachi-based port worker, who had seen 10 lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists leaving in a boat hours before the brazen Mumbai terror attacks of 2008, was cross-examined in a Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Wednesday.

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Before Akshay Kumar takes centrestage in the courtroom this Friday, here's looking at filmi lawyers before him.

World Cup 2015: Know the United Arab Emirates cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the United Arab Emirates cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Take a look at the United Arab Emirates squad.

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot choose its geography and devise regional strategies to dovetail into the Western Indian Ocean hypothesis conceived in the Pentagon, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ishrat fake encounter case: CBI opposes Vanzara's bail plea

Ishrat fake encounter case: CBI opposes Vanzara's bail plea

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday opposed bail application moved by suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, an accused in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, saying he may tamper with evidence as he is "politically well-connected".

Pak hasn't nabbed majority of 26/11 suspects

Pak hasn't nabbed majority of 26/11 suspects

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Pakistani authorities have made no progress in tracking down 20 suspects, including Karachi-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Muhammad Amjad Khan, who were named in a chargesheet filed in an anti-terrorism court a year ago for playing a key role in facilitating the Mumbai attacks.

Sarod maestro lights up Sai Baba's 85th birthday

Sarod maestro lights up Sai Baba's 85th birthday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Puttaparthi, the abode of Sri Satya Sai Baba, on Monday witnessed a beautiful symphony of sound and spirit as thousands of devotees from across the world, important dignitaries and well renowned artists gathered to join the 85th birthday of the renowned spiritual guru.

Misbah to lead Pakistan in Sydney Test

Misbah to lead Pakistan in Sydney Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who had hinted at calling it quits after his side's crushing defeat by an innings and 18 runs in the second Test against Australia in Melbourne, will play in the third and final Test in Sydney and will lead the team, an official confirmed on Sunday.

Anushka's nude dress made us go wow!

Anushka's nude dress made us go wow!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

We can't take our eyes off the dress, what about you?

Why Kashmir isn't in UN dispute list, asks Pak

Why Kashmir isn't in UN dispute list, asks Pak

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Pakistan has objected to the exclusion of Jammu and Kashmir from a list of disputes under the observation of the Security Council in a speech made by UK's top diplomat in an annual debate on UNSC reforms in New York.

Kashmir removed from UN list of disputes

Kashmir removed from UN list of disputes

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir has been removed from the UN list of unresolved disputes, giving a setback to Pakistan which has been asking the world body to intervene on the issue.

49 killed in suicide attack in Pak tribal belt

49 killed in suicide attack in Pak tribal belt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

At least 49 people were killed and over 70 injured when a motorcycle-borne suicide bomber targeted a government office in a crowded market in Pakistan's restive tribal belt on Friday, the latest in a wave of terror attacks that have rocked the country. The attacker detonated his explosives outside the office of the assistant political agent at Yakaghund village in Mohmand Agency.

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN decolonisation meet

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN decolonisation meet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Pakistan on Saturday raised the Kashmir issue at a committee of the United Nations, saying that the "decolonisation agenda" of the world body would be incomplete without resolution of the problem.

The black and white story in Yaarana

The black and white story in Yaarana

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Reader Nitin N Hodar shares with us a blooper that he spotted in the movie.

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Quite a few Hindi movies have explored different shades of the landlord-tenant relationship in passing or purposefully.

26/11 perpetrators in Pak jails 'know' they won't be punished

26/11 perpetrators in Pak jails 'know' they won't be punished

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Saeed's release has virtually 'boosted up the morale' of the six suspects facing the trial in Pakistan for the last eight years, believe Saeed's supporters.

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Asia Cup to be played in Bangladesh from February 24, will be played in the T20 format for the first time in the tournament's history. The tournament which precedes the vital World T20 to be held in in India in March, has a rich history with India and Sri Lanka winning it five times each. Pakistan have been victorious on two occasions while Bangladesh's best finish has been their runner-up performance in the 2012 edition. Team India will be led by MS Dhoni and the tournament will also see Virat Kohli returning after taking a break from the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Dhoni will be chasing history to become the most successful skipper in the tournament history. The Indian skipper and former Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga have both recorded same number of nine victories and four defeats in the Asia Cup All the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. The qualifying rounds involving Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Oman has begun from Friday.

'The world of music dims without Kishori Amonkar's light'

'The world of music dims without Kishori Amonkar's light'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'She was a modern-day Tansen among the female classical vocalists of the country.' Musicians and film folk pay rich tribute to Kishori Amonkar.

Terrorists taking battle to Pakistan's urban areas

Terrorists taking battle to Pakistan's urban areas

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Pakistanis woke up to three terror attacks in Lahore on Thursday morning that killed at least 30 people -- including 16 security personnel, 12 militants and two civilians in a second attack in five days.

Taliban takes responsibility for Rawalpindi attack

Taliban takes responsibility for Rawalpindi attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the brazen attack on the Pakistan Army's Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Saturday, which left four of its militants and eight soldiers dead.

'Grammy award is important for the sarod'

'Grammy award is important for the sarod'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is nominated for a Grammy Award in the Traditional World Music category for his album Ancient Sounds. He talks about what the award means to him.

Cooper's all-round show guides Dutch to convincing win over UAE

Cooper's all-round show guides Dutch to convincing win over UAE

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Tom Cooper took two wickets in a space of four balls before smashing an unbeaten 34 as Netherlands began their ICC World Twenty20 qualifying campaign with a comfortable six-wicket win over United Arab Emirates in a Group B match in Sylhet on Monday.

Amid power tussle, Fadnavis, Sena leader meet Guv

Amid power tussle, Fadnavis, Sena leader meet Guv

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Both parties claimed they wanted to extend Diwali greetings to the governor and denied that any political discussion took place during the meeting.