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With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

South Africa, already qualified for the Super Eights, will face the United Arab Emirates in their final Group D fixture of the T20 World Cup. South Africa would expect big-hitting youngster Dewald Brevis to regain his form against a struggling United Arab Emirates.

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

It is the first time that the JMI has been placed among the top 10 universities in the (HRD) Ministry's National Institutional Ranking Framework rankings.

Delhi riots: SC flags 'planning and mobilisation' role of Khalid, Imam

Delhi riots: SC flags 'planning and mobilisation' role of Khalid, Imam

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing prosecution material suggesting their involvement in planning and strategic direction. The court granted bail to other activists but emphasized the seriousness of the allegations against Khalid and Imam.

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

In May, 40 Rohingyas were blindfolded and flown to the Andaman and Nicobar islands and then thrown into the sea and made to swim to an island in Myanmar. And after the Pahalgam attack, at least 300 Muslims were 'pushed back' to Bangladesh from Assam.

'I'm Dying, But Don't Let Our Territory Fall To Enemy'

'I'm Dying, But Don't Let Our Territory Fall To Enemy'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Pakistanis were so fearful of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, the 'Lion of Naushera', that they announced a Rs 50,000 bounty on his head.

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'I wanted to go for the heart, and at the same time, open the audience's mind.'

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

How former India batter-keeper Vijay Dahiya discovered a gangly leg-break bowler -- Digvesh Singh Rathi -- with a high-arm action.

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach is under scrutiny following a string of disappointing results and reports of discontent within the team.

Delhi riot accused Sharjeel Imam moves court, claims threat to life in jail

Delhi riot accused Sharjeel Imam moves court, claims threat to life in jail

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The application alleged that the assistant superintendent of jail recently had entered his cell along with eight-ten people in the garb of a search, assaulted him and called him a terrorist and anti-national.

Students in Mumbai carry out anti-CAA protests

Students in Mumbai carry out anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Students in large numbers hit the streets in Mumbai on Monday to express solidarity with the students of the Jamia Milia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University protesting against the amended Citizenship Act as agitation against the new law in other parts of the country found resonance in the metropolis.

2020 Delhi riots: Court denies interim bail to Sharjeel Imam

2020 Delhi riots: Court denies interim bail to Sharjeel Imam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Imam is accused of making inflammatory speeches against the government on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens,

Jamia violence: Court queries police delay in handing over file to prosecutor

Jamia violence: Court queries police delay in handing over file to prosecutor

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The court said special public prosecutor Madhukar Pandey was appearing in the matter for the first time and, as the case file was handed to him recently, he sought an adjournment to prepare his submissions.

'Report exposes Delhi police special cell in court of law'

'Report exposes Delhi police special cell in court of law'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

A report prepared by the Jamia Milia Islamia University looks at cases in which youngsters from Kashmir were arrested and accused of being terrorists, but were acquitted by court. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Delhi Police to clear road blocked by CAA protesters

Delhi Police to clear road blocked by CAA protesters

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The move came after the Delhi high court directed the police to look into the traffic restrictions on this stretch.

'Goondagardi most important asset for politics

'Goondagardi most important asset for politics

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

'Ideology bought a degree of content and dignity to student politics as well as general politics. Now the absence of ideology has given rise to lumpenism,' says Professor Mushirul Hasan.

British MP's to face Delhi veterans

British MP's to face Delhi veterans

Rediff.com3 Jan 2005

The friendly match, organised by World Cricket Academy and Veterans Cricket Association of Delhi will play at Jamia Milia Islamia ground in New Delhi on Tuesday.

CAA unrest: Cricketer Harbhajan appeals for peace

CAA unrest: Cricketer Harbhajan appeals for peace

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Harbhajan Singh appealed for peace in the wake of protests against the amended citizenship act.

IMA, Jamia, IIT-D among 5,789 entities losing FCRA licence

IMA, Jamia, IIT-D among 5,789 entities losing FCRA licence

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

These entities did not apply for renewal of their FCRA licence. In addition, the Union home ministry also rejected renewal applications of 179 organisations, officials said.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

'Govt wants anti-CAA protests to be suppressed'

'Govt wants anti-CAA protests to be suppressed'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'All political parties have exploited the police. The current government at the Centre is blatant and unapologetic about it.'

CAA protests: 'We don't make India great by silencing their voices'

CAA protests: 'We don't make India great by silencing their voices'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said images of students clashing with police at various institutions over the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are deeply disturbing and crushing voices of dissent will only turn the agitators against India.

PHOTOS: Wearing 'Kanhaiya' T-shirts, students march for JNU leader's release

PHOTOS: Wearing 'Kanhaiya' T-shirts, students march for JNU leader's release

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Thousands of students from universities and colleges across Delhi staged a massive protest in New Delhi on Thursday.

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

Umar Khalid's speech 'obnoxious, inciteful, unacceptable': Delhi HC

Umar Khalid's speech 'obnoxious, inciteful, unacceptable': Delhi HC

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'It is very easy to invoke Bhagat Singh but difficult to emulate him... There was a gentleman who was eventually hanged .... He stayed there..., he did not run away. You are saying you weren't even there'

Opposition unites against move to strip AMU, JMI of minority status

Opposition unites against move to strip AMU, JMI of minority status

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Eight Opposition parties joined hands to corner the government over its alleged "sinister" move to "strip" the AMU and the JMIU of their minority status.

Sharjeel Imam's brother questioned by cops in Bihar

Sharjeel Imam's brother questioned by cops in Bihar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

He had been involved in organising the protests at Shaheen Bagh but came into limelight after a video clip went viral wherein he could be heard making some disturbing comments while addressing a gathering at Aligarh Muslim University, following which he was booked under the sedition charge in the UP town.

Jamia students' feminist protest draws university's ire

Jamia students' feminist protest draws university's ire

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Four Jamia Milia Islamia students have been served with a show-cause notice by the varsity's administration for putting up sanitary napkins with written messages across the campus

De-recognition row: Protest held outside HRD ministry office

De-recognition row: Protest held outside HRD ministry office

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A protest over the issue of de-recognition of an Indian Institute of Technology-Madras students' group was on Monday held outside the human resource development ministry's office in New Delhi.

Beware jihadists, Maoists in student activism: FM

Beware jihadists, Maoists in student activism: FM

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

She hit out strongly against the "misguided" Congress party for backing "fringe groups" at universities which have shown Maoist or separatist tendencies.

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

On December 15, Mohammed Mustafa, an MBA student and IAS aspirant from Jamia Milia Islamia University, was among the students who were dragged out of the library and lathi-charged by policemen. In a conversation with Rediff.com's Divya Nair, the 26 year old recounts the ordeal he faced for a protest he says he didn't participate in or volunteer for.

Sahir Ludhianvi's priceless notes, poems found in scrap shop!

Sahir Ludhianvi's priceless notes, poems found in scrap shop!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Mumbai-based Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit NGO, found these items recently amid a dump of newspapers and magazines at the scrap shop in Juhu and now plans to preserve and exhibit "the archives".

Gheraoed by students, Jamia V-C promises action

Gheraoed by students, Jamia V-C promises action

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The students barged into the V-C office after breaking the lock on the main gate and demanded an FIR against the Delhi Police. V-C said the varsity administration will explore the possibility of moving court for registration of an FIR against the 'police brutality'.

Delhi police names Yechury, Yogendra Yadav as riot conspirators

Delhi police names Yechury, Yogendra Yadav as riot conspirators

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

They have been accused of asking anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters to go to 'any extreme', spreading discontent in the community by calling CAA/National Register of Citizens anti-Muslim, and organise demonstrations to 'malign the image of the Government of India'.

Why this 20-yr-old set out on a 4,200 km journey on a cycle

Why this 20-yr-old set out on a 4,200 km journey on a cycle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The planned 43-day-long campaign called 'Raise your Voice Against Child Sexual Abuse' will see Muhammed Shahid cover 11 states and 96 districts.

Naseeruddin, Mira Nair, others pen letter against CAA

Naseeruddin, Mira Nair, others pen letter against CAA

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Over 300 eminent personalities from the creative and scholarly community of India, including actor Naseeruddin Shah, filmmaker Mira Nair, vocalist TM Krishna, author Amitav Ghosh and historian Romila Thapar have expressed solidarity with the students and others protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens. Writers Anita Desai, Kiran Desai, actors Ratna Patak Shah, Jaaved Jafferi, Nandita Das, Lillete Dubey, sociologist Ashis Nandy, activists Sohail Hashmi and Shabnam Hashmi were also among the signatories.

19 arrested in UP for violence during anti-CAA protest

19 arrested in UP for violence during anti-CAA protest

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Protesters had vandalised a police station and torched vehicles in Mau. Internet services have been suspended in the district.

How to make education accessible and affordable for all

How to make education accessible and affordable for all

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Dr Talat Ahmad, vice chancellor of Jamia Milia Islamia suggests important reforms in the Indian education system.

'We don't talk politics-religion. It spoils friendships'

'We don't talk politics-religion. It spoils friendships'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'The mandir-masjid issue led to a lot of blood, pain and anguish on both sides. It scarred this nation.' 'It is time to educate ourselves and move on.'