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'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'If you want to win you need to perform.' 'Governments have found a way to buck anti-incumbency, but one policy intervention will not pay in all elections.'

Stage set for counting of votes in J-K, Haryana today

Stage set for counting of votes in J-K, Haryana today

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Political parties and leaders wait with bated breath for the Haryana and Jammu-Kashmir assembly poll results on Tuesday.

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Asserting that "music has no boundaries", the Delhi government on Thursday invited Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali to perform in the national capital after his concert in Mumbai was cancelled due to protests by the Shiv Sena.

Ghulam Ali's concert called off following Shiv Sena's opposition

Ghulam Ali's concert called off following Shiv Sena's opposition

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali's concert in the city on Friday was on Wednesday cancelled after Shiv Sena threatened to disrupt it.

'Guru Duttji was miscast in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

'Guru Duttji was miscast in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Waheeda Rehman reveals some lesser known facts about Guru Dutt's Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam in an interview excerpt from Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam: The Original Screenplay.

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Karra, who became the J&K Congress chief last Friday replacing Vikar Rasool Wani, said a call is already there for all secular parties who are opposed to the "hegemonic attitude" of the BJP to unite.

War crime charges pressed against JI leader Ghulam Azam

War crime charges pressed against JI leader Ghulam Azam

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Bangladesh government on Monday pressed war crime charges against fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Ghulam Azam at the International Crimes Tribunal, calling him a "key collaborator" of the then Pakistani regime during the 1971 Liberation War.

Ghulam Bhat elected first mayor of Srinagar

Ghulam Bhat elected first mayor of Srinagar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Bhat was declared elected unopposed as his was the only nomination to the post, they said.

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ansar Burney, a top Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, said that Ghulam Haider, Seema's Pakistani husband, had approached him for help in getting custody of his four children.

'We enjoy Ghulam Ali's songs, but cultural ties, terror can't be mingled'

'We enjoy Ghulam Ali's songs, but cultural ties, terror can't be mingled'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Ghulam Ali's concert in Mumbai was cancelled on Wednesday after the Sena threatened to disrupt it.

Ghulam Nabi Azad wins RS polls in Jammu-Kashmir

Ghulam Nabi Azad wins RS polls in Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Besides Azad, two PDP and one BJP candidate won.

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Incidentally, 164 of the total 356 candidates in the fray from the 43 assembly seats of Jammu region got less votes than none of the above, which gives an option to voters to reject all candidates in a constituency.

What changes does Rahul see in Modi after June 4

What changes does Rahul see in Modi after June 4

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Striking an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he considers himself their soldier in New Delhi, and added his doors are always open for party workers -- 'the lions of the Congress'.

The '90s Special Bollywood Quiz

The '90s Special Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Ghulam Ali accepts 'fan' Kejriwal's invite; will perform in Delhi in December

Ghulam Ali accepts 'fan' Kejriwal's invite; will perform in Delhi in December

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali has accepted Delhi government's invitation to perform in the national capital in December, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday, amid a row over cancellation of his events in Mumbai and Pune in the face of threats by the Shiv Sena.

PM Modi breaks silence, says Dadri lynching, Ghulam Ali incidents 'really sad'

PM Modi breaks silence, says Dadri lynching, Ghulam Ali incidents 'really sad'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

"Incidents like Dadri and Ghulam Ali are really sad but what is the role of the Centre in these incidents?" PM Modi told the newspaper.

Yoga officially makes debut in Pakistan

Yoga officially makes debut in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Yoga is normally linked with India and there are not many formal institutions in Pakistan to teach yoga. Though privately people like the physical part of yoga exercises.

'Can't demolish accused's house': SC questions 'bulldozer justice'

'Can't demolish accused's house': SC questions 'bulldozer justice'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With several state administrations flattening the houses of those involved in criminal cases with bulldozers, the Supreme Court on Monday questioned how can anybody's house be demolished just because he is an accused.

Ghulam Nabi Azad: Congress insider's biggest test

Ghulam Nabi Azad: Congress insider's biggest test

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Azad was always a reluctant chief minister; coping with the swine flu scare might make him yearn for his former job.

Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera

Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina, seeking re-election from Nowshera assembly constituency of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, is facing a major challenge from his former party colleague Surinder Choudhary.

Militants attack Ghulam Nabi Azad's brother

Militants attack Ghulam Nabi Azad's brother

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Gulam Abbas Azad was on his way to Doda city from Soti village in Doda district at the time of the attack.

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.'

Cong, NC to contest 3 seats each in J-K, Ladakh

Cong, NC to contest 3 seats each in J-K, Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The Congress and the National Conference on Monday announced they will fight the Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, in alliance, with both parties contesting three seats each.

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Delhi police has arrested an alleged member of Lashkar-e-Tayiba module operating in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, officials said on Tuesday.

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Every trick in the trade is being tried unabashedly.
In simple arithmetical terms every possible 'arrangement' is being made to deny a majority to its rivals. A split verdict would hand a vital advantage to the BJP which is adept at extracting the best out of such a situation, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The lack of opportunities here remains the biggest worry.' 'We have seen investment summits, but if you look around, much of it is only on paper and not on the ground.'

Will work for cause of Kashmir from jail: Ghulam Nabi Fai

Will work for cause of Kashmir from jail: Ghulam Nabi Fai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

On the eve of his imprisonment last month defiant Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai said that charges leveled against him for being a ISI agent have been withdrawn. Aziz Haniffa reports

Pak Army Chief's Swift Reshuffle

Pak Army Chief's Swift Reshuffle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Apart from partly meeting the resentment which may have built among 80th PMA officers, the appointments would seem to be based on sound professional considerations, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at R&AW, India's external intelligence agency.

Ghulam Nabi Azad moves SC to visit his home in J-K

Ghulam Nabi Azad moves SC to visit his home in J-K

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

He had tried to visit the state after the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status but was sent back from the airport by authorities.

After Doda, homes develop cracks in Srinagar due to land subsidence

After Doda, homes develop cracks in Srinagar due to land subsidence

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The locals believe the homes began to develop cracks after some portions of the land began to sink.

'Will BJP Be In A Majority Forever?'

'Will BJP Be In A Majority Forever?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'If the country felt very strongly about the BJP, then why did the country not put money where the mouth is?'

Will ensure security to Ghulam Ali if he wishes to perform here: Fadnavis

Will ensure security to Ghulam Ali if he wishes to perform here: Fadnavis

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

In a veiled attack at the Sena, Fadnavis said that it is wrong to relate Ghulam Ali to any religion or to a country, as he is an artist.

Pakistan's Ghulam Shabbir wins hammer throw gold

Pakistan's Ghulam Shabbir wins hammer throw gold

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Pakistan's Ghulam Shabbir won the men's hammer throw with an effort of 59.16 metres and clinched his country's first gold, on the opening day of the South Asian Athletics Championship in Kochi. India's Madhukumar (56.26m) and Jithender Singh (55.61m) had to settle for silver and bronze medals respectively.

When Rafi woke up Ustad Ghulam Ali

When Rafi woke up Ustad Ghulam Ali

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Shankar Mahadevan questions Ustad Ghulam Ali at his first radio interview.

Mehbooba Mufti Faces An Uphill Task In Anantnag

Mehbooba Mufti Faces An Uphill Task In Anantnag

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The change in Anantnag's demographic after delimitation has added layers of political complexities to the constituency with Pahari-Gujjar, Jammu versus Kashmir dimensions.

PHOTOS: Illaiyaraja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 41 others given Padma awards

PHOTOS: Illaiyaraja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 41 others given Padma awards

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Keeping its promise of honouring 'unsung heroes', the government this year honoured with Padma awards several personalities who served the poor, set up free schools and popularised tribal arts globally.

One nation, one election: Kovind panel may submit report today

One nation, one election: Kovind panel may submit report today

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The panel may recommend amending at last five articles of the Constitution to enable holding of simultaneous polls in the country.

The Magic Of Zakir Hussain And Hariharan

The Magic Of Zakir Hussain And Hariharan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain and singer Hariharan performed ghazals alongside Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan's grandson Faiz Mustafa Khan.

Ghulam Nabi Azad files nomination for Udhampur seat

Ghulam Nabi Azad files nomination for Udhampur seat

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Union health minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the Udhampur-Doda parliamentary constituency.