News for 'forgiveness'

On the ruins of Mosul, Pope says hope more powerful than hatred

On the ruins of Mosul, Pope says hope more powerful than hatred

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Standing amid the rubble left by the now defeated Islamic State terrorists in Iraq, Pope Francis on Sunday said that hope is 'more powerful than hatred and peace more powerful than war'.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Won't talk to Khattar until he apologises for 'inflicting brutality' on farmers: Amarinder

Won't talk to Khattar until he apologises for 'inflicting brutality' on farmers: Amarinder

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The Punjab CM's reaction has come after Khattar alleged on Saturday alleged that despite wanting to talk to him over the issue, he did not respond even when telephone calls to his office were made for three days.

Swann says England underestimated WI, erred by dropping Broad

Swann says England underestimated WI, erred by dropping Broad

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'If you want to know how to beat anybody as an England team, you pick Stuart Broad and James Anderson, together. While they are still working, still walking, pick them together for goodness sake.'

Sukhbir Badal urges President not to sign farm bills

Sukhbir Badal urges President not to sign farm bills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The Shiromani Akali Dal chief said the passage of the Bills marks a 'sad day' for the 'country's millions and for democracy'.

Tejashwi apologises for 'mistakes' during RJD's 15-yr tenure

Tejashwi apologises for 'mistakes' during RJD's 15-yr tenure

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Yadav, who is now leading his party as its chief ministerial candidate for the assembly polls due in a few months, made the charm offensive at a party function.

Gujarat will march ahead after me, says an emotional Modi

Gujarat will march ahead after me, says an emotional Modi

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Narendra Modi on Wednesday fought back tears again as he wished Gujarat to "surge ahead" after his departure from the state and sought forgiveness if he had done "anything wrong".

RJD VP, ex-Union minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh quits party

RJD VP, ex-Union minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh quits party

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

In a letter to jailed RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, the veteran leader wrote he was quitting the party. "Since the death of Jannayak Karpoori Thakur, I stood behind you for 32 years, but not now," he wrote in his brief one-line resignation letter to Prasad, who is serving sentences in four fodder scam cases in Ranchi.

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Once Mazar-i-Sharif falls, some isolate pockets of resistance may remain, which the Taliban would tackle through political work or coercion, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Have you fallen out of love? READ THIS!

Have you fallen out of love? READ THIS!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'There is no one way of being in love and there is no one way of feeling it.'

2024: Modi is going nowhere

2024: Modi is going nowhere

Rediff.com24 May 2021

It is too early to write Narendra Modi's political obituary, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Are you eating moderately? Or over-eating?

Are you eating moderately? Or over-eating?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The more people like a food, the more forgiving their definitions of moderation are, the study revealed.

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's success in reaching the final of the Champions League has been built on a very distinct tactical approach but it is one that carries big risks against Paris St Germain, leaving coach Hansi Flick with a major dilemma.

Author Chetan Bhagat apologises for flirtatious WhatsApp chat

Author Chetan Bhagat apologises for flirtatious WhatsApp chat

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The conversation was shared on the Twitter by a multimedia journalist, who has been collecting various stories of women.

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

In a blow to the prestige of the saffron brigade, Bharatiya Janata Party's national vice president Mukul Roy along with son Subhranshu, rejoined the Trinamool Congress on Friday, with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other leaders of the state's ruling party welcoming the prodigal back to the fold.

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

Coronavirus spreading in Delhi, won't relax lockdown: Kejriwal

Coronavirus spreading in Delhi, won't relax lockdown: Kejriwal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Kejriwal said the government will assess the situation again after one week.

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Sanjay B Jumaani, India's leading astro-numerologist, makes his predictions.

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Afghanistan will remain a frontline state for Washington for a foreseeable future in terms of the potential threats to US national security from terrorist groups, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

When Bollywood did housework!

When Bollywood did housework!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Sukanya Verma shows us how Bollywood has depicted housework on the big screen.

Nadda pulls up Pragya Thakur for toilet remarks

Nadda pulls up Pragya Thakur for toilet remarks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The Bhopal MP was pulled up and asked to refrain from making statements that go against the party's programmes and ideology

'Archer needs a bit of support over the next 5 days'

'Archer needs a bit of support over the next 5 days'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is doubtful if pacer Jofra Archer will take any further part in the ongoing three-match Test series against West Indies after he was dropped for "selfishly" breaching the bio-secure bubble.

IN PHOTOS: World immersed in holy Ramzan fervour

IN PHOTOS: World immersed in holy Ramzan fervour

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Muslims across the globe are observing Ramzan -- the month-long celebration of self-purification, restraint, sacrifice and forgiveness. Rediff.com present photographs of Ramzan festivities from across the world.

'Working with Irrfan changed my life'

'Working with Irrfan changed my life'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'I learnt how generous an actor can be to a co-star and that long-lasting friendships can be made even in this professional industry.'

Remark aimed at Udham Singh, not Godse: Pragya

Remark aimed at Udham Singh, not Godse: Pragya

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

"Storm of lies becomes so big at times that even day appears to be night but the Sun does not lose its light. People should not be swayed by this storm. Truth is that I did not tolerate insult to Udham Singh yesterday," the Bhopal MP tweeted.

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said there is no alternative to the Trinamool Congress, and no other party can take its place in the state.

Waqar offers to quit as Pak coach after World T20 exit

Waqar offers to quit as Pak coach after World T20 exit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has offered to resign after his team were knocked out of the World Twenty20 at the Super 10 stage, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Pakistan exited the tournament after winning just one of their four games in Group Two. The team, captained by Shahid Afridi, beat Bangladesh, but lost to New Zealand, Australia and arch-rivals India. "I place my hands together and beg forgiveness from the nation. If my leaving makes things better, then I would do it without delay," Younis told a news conference.

Raghuvansh Singh: An astute lawmaker

Raghuvansh Singh: An astute lawmaker

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

It was under his stewardship of the Union Rural Development Ministry that NREGA, the flagship rural livelihood scheme, was implemented.

Convicts can't challenge death penalty endlessly: SC

Convicts can't challenge death penalty endlessly: SC

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

"The finality of death sentence is extremely important and a condemned prisoner should not be under the impression, that the death sentence remains open ended and can be questioned by them all the time," the SC said.

'Big guys r**e the economy'

'Big guys r**e the economy'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'When you forgive a farmer's loans there is this ideological economists lobby which says: 'That's socialism. And that's bad'.' 'But to forgive the loans of big people, so that they will be interested to invest further is capitalism and is good.'

Canterbury Archbishop apologises for Jallianwala massacre

Canterbury Archbishop apologises for Jallianwala massacre

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

'It is deeply humbling and provokes feelings of profound shame to visit this place that witnessed such atrocities hundred years ago'

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo Pinto was known for his dynamic, bold and aggressive leadership in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 War. Lieutenant General B T Pandit -- who was awarded a Vir Chakra for his courage during that battle -- salutes the Victor of Basantar who passed into the ages last week.

Zampa's name comes up in ball-tampering murmurs

Zampa's name comes up in ball-tampering murmurs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

A few pictures of Zampa showed him putting his hand in his pocket just before a delivery and social media was abuzz with talk of ball tampering.

'Sushant felt very lucky to be playing Dhoni's character'

'Sushant felt very lucky to be playing Dhoni's character'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's close friend and co-producer of his biopic, Arun Pandey on Sunday recalled the unforgettable moments they both spent with Sushant Singh Rajput when the lead actor constantly battled the "enormous pressure" of replicating the iconic cricketer's magic on the big screen. While it is almost impossible to gauge what goes in the mind of enigma that Dhoni is, Sushant left no stone unturned to do justice to his character.

'We are into a shit era'

'We are into a shit era'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'There was an inherent goodness in our parents' generation. That's lost.'

The speech Modi should have given

The speech Modi should have given

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'The coronavirus has provided each one of us a chance to press the 'reset' button. I take this National Medical Emergency to announce a process of national healing.' 'As of midnight tonight, my government will drop all talk of NRC and NPR, and my Muslim brethren should sleep peacefully that this is as much their country as mine.'

DMK protests against Jallikattu ban, Stalin slams PM

DMK protests against Jallikattu ban, Stalin slams PM

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

DMK working president and Opposition Leader MK Stalin, who pressed the Centre to immediately promulgate an ordinance to hold the sport and that AIADMK should also press Centre for it, said that "Tamils will not forgive" the two if such an urgent step was not taken.

Siddhartha talks of harassment by IT officer in letter

Siddhartha talks of harassment by IT officer in letter

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Siddhartha alleged in his letter that there was a lot of harassment from the previous DG Income Tax in the form of attaching "our shares on two separate occasions to block our Mindtree deal and then taking possession of our Coffee Day shares, although revised returns have been filed by us".