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Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Modi's absence from an event to mark the centenary of a definitive moment in Indian history puzzles Utkarsh Mishra.

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

"The tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh of 1919 is a shameful scar on British Indian history," May said.

'Cost of freedom mustn't be forgotten': Rahul pays tribute at Jallianwala Bagh

'Cost of freedom mustn't be forgotten': Rahul pays tribute at Jallianwala Bagh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Rahul, who was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, state minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and some other Congress leaders, paid floral tributes at the memorial inside the Jallianwala Bagh in the morning.

Would've to take military action against Pak if...: Manmohan told UK PM

Would've to take military action against Pak if...: Manmohan told UK PM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has mentioned in his memoir that Manmohan Singh had told him after the July 2011 Mumbai bombings that in case of another such attack, India would have to take military action against Pakistan.

100 years of Jallianwala massacre: Amarinder, victims' kin seek UK apology

100 years of Jallianwala massacre: Amarinder, victims' kin seek UK apology

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Singh and Punjab Governor V P S Badnore led hundreds of people from all walks of life who took out a candle march to pay homage to the martyrs.

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Before he plays a lawyer in Kesari 2 next, Sukanya Verma looks at the professions Akshay has acted on screen before.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The Pm He also inaugurated the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, (museum on the Jallianwala Bagh and World War I), the Museum on 1857, India's first war of Independence, and Drishyakala-Museum on Indian Art within the Red Fort complex.

Reminded of Jallianwala: Uddhav on Jamia crackdown

Reminded of Jallianwala: Uddhav on Jamia crackdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Thackeray said an "atmosphere of fear" was being created with such actions.

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week.

Lest We Forget: Jallianwala Bagh, 94 years later

Lest We Forget: Jallianwala Bagh, 94 years later

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

For Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, the granddaughter of a freedom-fighter, Jallianwala Bagh is the most important pilgrimage. The spot where 94 years ago more than 1,000 people were killed in cold blood, was a must-do on her life's itinerary, she writes after a recent visit to the hallowed garden

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

I can't see what purpose can be served by an apology by a British government that cannot in any way be blamed for one sadistic man running amok 100 years ago, argues Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Your March OTT Watchlist, Right Here

Your March OTT Watchlist, Right Here

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

So much to watch on OTT this March!

Cameron pays tribute to Jallianwala victims

Cameron pays tribute to Jallianwala victims

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday described as 'deeply shameful' the killing of peaceful protesters in Jallianwala Bagh in 1919 during British rule, but stopped short of a public apology.

Punjab CM wants flight with deportees to be diverted

Punjab CM wants flight with deportees to be diverted

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized the Centre over the landing of US planes carrying illegal Indian immigrants at Amritsar airport, calling it a "deport centre." He stated that the holy city is known for its religious sites and should not be used for deportations. Mann has also questioned the choice of Amritsar as the landing site, suggesting that other airports in the country could have been used instead. The second US flight carrying 119 illegal Indian immigrants is slated to land in Amritsar on Saturday night. The Punjab government has made arrangements to take the residents of Punjab from among the second batch of deportees to their hometowns.

'All Your Money Goes In Keeping Up This Lifestyle'

'All Your Money Goes In Keeping Up This Lifestyle'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'When there is a money crunch in the industry, actors like us are the ones who face budget cuts. Not the big actors.'

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Culture Minister Prahlad Patel asserted that national memorials cannot be 'political memorials' and they should be kept away from politics.

Will apologise for Jallianwala if voted to power: UK's Labour Party

Will apologise for Jallianwala if voted to power: UK's Labour Party

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The manifesto also commits Labour to constitute a judge-led inquiry into Britain's "injustices of the past", including a public review of the country's role in Operation Blue Star -- referred to as the "Amritsar massacre".

Ananya's Bikini Pix She Forgot About

Ananya's Bikini Pix She Forgot About

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Ananya Panday treated her fans to pictures from her camera that she had forgotten about.

PIC: We must never forget, says UK PM at Jallianwala

PIC: We must never forget, says UK PM at Jallianwala

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday described as deeply shameful the killing of peaceful protesters in Jallianwala Bagh in 1919 during British rule but stopped short of a public apology.

President Murmu At Golden Temple

President Murmu At Golden Temple

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'This holy place with beautiful architecture and divine serenity around it evokes feelings of calmness and harmony,' the President wrote in the visitor's book at Sri Harmandir Sahib.

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Mumbai's historic tryst with the Lord of Wisdom began at the Keshavji Naik Chawl in 1893.

1993 police firing on Mamata rally worse than Jallianwala Bagh: Probe

1993 police firing on Mamata rally worse than Jallianwala Bagh: Probe

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In a huge embarrassment for the Left Front, a Commission of Inquiry into the police firing on a Youth Congress movement in 1993 killing 13 persons on Monday said that it was worse than the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Will help every Indian in trouble: Modi on Afghanistan

Will help every Indian in trouble: Modi on Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Even though it is faced with numerous challenges, India is evacuating its people from the war-ravaged Afghanistan and will continue to do, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday while unveiling the renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial through video conferencing.

So Many Movies Coming Up In 2024!

So Many Movies Coming Up In 2024!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Joginder Tuteja lists the Bollywood arrivals in theatres later this year.

Mahatma Gandhi was 'quite a complicated being': Union minister

Mahatma Gandhi was 'quite a complicated being': Union minister

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Puri said that Gandhi's "initial life" in the UK, his education prepared him for an "English-style barrister".

Vicky Kaushal was born to play Udham Singh

Vicky Kaushal was born to play Udham Singh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Regardless of its commercial success, as an Indian, one needs to watch the story of this unsung hero, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Uddhav's Sena to launch agitation against refinery in Maha

Uddhav's Sena to launch agitation against refinery in Maha

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

More than 100 women were among the protesters who tried to block a road in Barsu and Solgaon areas of the district, around 400km from Mumbai, by lying on the ground to stop government vehicles from entering the proposed site of the refinery, he said.

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

He said that due to unfortunate circumstances such a significant and impactful event of the freedom struggle could not find its place in history books.

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.

Queen Elizabeth II admired richness, diversity of India

Queen Elizabeth II admired richness, diversity of India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 on Thursday, was the first British monarch to accede to the throne after India's Independence from colonial rule in 1952 and admired the 'richness and diversity' of India where she made three State Visits over the course of her reign -- in 1961, 1983 and 1997.

India's warmth and hospitality touched Queen Elizabeth II

India's warmth and hospitality touched Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II made 3 State visits to India -- in 1961, 1983 and 1997.

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

For Sikhs, they say, honour is the bottom line; and whatever the state of the SAD's political fortunes today, arrogance will not be helpful in the negotiation.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Some believe that, as prime minister, Sunak will be particularly friendly to India and that he would return the Kohinoor and do similar gestures to his motherland. Such wishful thinking is not likely to materialise as he will act in the best interests of the UK and will not even appear to favour India, argues Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Rahul is visiting the poll-bound state for the first time after the election dates were announced on January 8 by the Election Commission of India.

Won't allow Abdullahs, Muftis to divide India: PM

Won't allow Abdullahs, Muftis to divide India: PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Modi said the wave in favour of the BJP was stronger this time than in 2014.

Proposed refinery triggers protest in Maharashtra, 111 detained

Proposed refinery triggers protest in Maharashtra, 111 detained

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Amid protests against a proposed oil refinery in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, state industries minister Uday Samant on Tuesday said the current site for the mega project was suggested by then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, while the Opposition urged the government to stop soil survey work and be sensitive in handling the situation arising out of the agitation.

'Sikandra and Bayana are our Jallianwala Bagh'

'Sikandra and Bayana are our Jallianwala Bagh'

Rediff.com28 May 2008

'If the army does take any action against us, we will not retaliate. It shall be one-sided. Again nobody knows this better than the Army. So, they will think twice before doing anything. Having said that, I would also add that we are determined to see this fight off. We are not budging'

Channi meets Amit Shah, seeks sealing of Punjab border

Channi meets Amit Shah, seeks sealing of Punjab border

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

This was Channi's first meeting with Shah after becoming the chief minister of the state.

1406 km through Punjab: A pilgrimage of another kind

1406 km through Punjab: A pilgrimage of another kind

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Here is part four of Deepak Kirpalani's Punjab travelogue.