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Singing demolishes moral fabric of society: Grand mufti

Singing demolishes moral fabric of society: Grand mufti

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Kashmir's first all-girls band has become the subject of a major controversy that has pitted mainstream political parties against the valley's grand Mufti and separatist groups.The band called Pragaash, which had performed in Srinagar at a music festival recently, had drawn major condemnation on several social networking sites.

'5 Sundarikal is a result of our friendship'

'5 Sundarikal is a result of our friendship'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

'UK terror suspects travelled to Pak for training'

'UK terror suspects travelled to Pak for training'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Two terror suspects, who allegedly plotted suicide bombings in Britain, have been accused of travelling to Pakistan for terrorist training, making suicide videos and buying chemicals to make home-made bombs.

Meet Sajna, the new leader of Pakistan Taliban

Meet Sajna, the new leader of Pakistan Taliban

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

The Pakistani Taliban on Saturday named Khan Syed Mehsud alias Sajna as its new chief, a day after a US drone strike killed its former leader Hakimullah Mehsud in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4: Does it live up to its immense potential?

Xiaomi Mi TV 4: Does it live up to its immense potential?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Khalid Anzar lists the pros and cons.

Muslim outfits doubt possibility of out-of-court settlement

Muslim outfits doubt possibility of out-of-court settlement

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

"Let them hear us, we are prepared. But we are not ready for out-of-court settlement," Jilani said.

Suicide attack on security checkpoint in northern Baghdad claims 15 lives

Suicide attack on security checkpoint in northern Baghdad claims 15 lives

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack which bore the hallmarks of the Islamic State group.

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

A third man has been arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into possible corruption in Pakistani cricket, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said.

Blow to UP govt: Court refuses to drop terror cases

Blow to UP govt: Court refuses to drop terror cases

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's plan to woo Muslim voters has run into rough weather with a local trial court rejecting the Samajwadi Party government's decision to withdraw terror cases against two youths from the minority community, allegedly involved in blasts at three differ places in the state.

Mi Band 3: More than a fitness tracker

Mi Band 3: More than a fitness tracker

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The reasonably-priced Mi Band 3 has a lot to offer to fitness enthusiasts, says Khalid Anzar.

Witnesses testify against LeT in Pak's 26/11 case

Witnesses testify against LeT in Pak's 26/11 case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Details about the distribution of weapons to the Mumbai attacks' terrorists were among the "huge quantity" of incriminating items recovered during a raid on two Lashkar-e-Tayiba training camps in Sindh province, a court conducting the trial of seven men charged with involvement in 2008 attacks was told on Saturday.

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric mourns Thackeray's death

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric mourns Thackeray's death

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

While top politicians shirked from making any comment on Bal Thackeray stature, a leading Islamic cleric did not hesitate to praise the Shiv Sena supremo for carving out an unparalleled stature for himself.

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

A students' march against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Saturday featured issues beyond free speech, with "simmering discontent" against the Narendra Modi government finding expression through colours, posters and poetry.

Bloomsbury withdraws book on Delhi riots after backlash

Bloomsbury withdraws book on Delhi riots after backlash

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The publishing house faced massive backlash online on Friday after an advertisement of the book launch on Saturday with Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra as a guest of honour did the rounds on social media.

First all-girls Kashmiri band faces threats; Omar steps in

First all-girls Kashmiri band faces threats; Omar steps in

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Having defied convention, Kashmir's first all-girls rock band is facing a challenge of online threats and abuses from conservative sections of the society.

ABVP, AISA clash at DU College; many, including cops, injured

ABVP, AISA clash at DU College; many, including cops, injured

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The ABVP members did not allow the AISA march to proceed and allegedly locked the students and teachers inside Ramjas College.

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

Licence of 2 Jet Air pilots suspended

Licence of 2 Jet Air pilots suspended

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

An official of the aviation regulator DGCA had said that the pilots aborted the take off after they were informed about a 'barrier' on the runway

Osama's son married daughter of lead 9/11 hijacker: Report

Osama's son married daughter of lead 9/11 hijacker: Report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Hamza, 29, has assumed a senior position within Al Qaeda and was aiming to avenge the death of his father, who was shot dead during a covert US military raid in Pakistan's Abbottabad seven years ago, Osama's half-brothers Ahmad and Hassan al-Attas were quoted as saying.

Fawad Khan, wife Sadaf welcome second child

Fawad Khan, wife Sadaf welcome second child

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The actor will next be seen in Karan Johar's directorial venture Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Victory march on JNU campus, all eyes on Kanhaiya's release

Victory march on JNU campus, all eyes on Kanhaiya's release

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Celebrations erupted on the JNU campus after JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar was granted interim bail in the sedition case, with supporters awaiting his release from jail.

At 42k, this powerful speaker has a problem

At 42k, this powerful speaker has a problem

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Priced at Rs 42,500, this speaker unit might seem a bit overpriced, but you are for experience, this one is a perfect choice for you, says Khalid Anzar

Review: Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Review: Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The OnePlus, so dominant in the premium mid-range segment, finally has competition.

'We laid foundation for alternative to Modi'

'We laid foundation for alternative to Modi'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'The Congress should have accepted our demands.' 'Gone are the days when it could decide how many crumbs to throw at us.' 'Now, we make the demands.'

Man shot at while cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Aligarh

Man shot at while cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Aligarh

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Following the violence, the administration also suspended internet services in Aligarh till midnight as a precautionary measure.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 will impress multimedia enthusiasts.

Kai Po Che's Raj Kumar's uncanny resemblance to Shahid

Kai Po Che's Raj Kumar's uncanny resemblance to Shahid

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Hansal Mehta's film Shahid -- based on lawyer Shahid Azmi, who was gunned down in his Mumbai office in broad daylight in 2010 -- is scheduled for release in April.

No evidence of Christian girl's blasphemy: Pak police

No evidence of Christian girl's blasphemy: Pak police

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

The Pakistan police on Saturday said they had found no evidence that young Christian girl Rimsha Masih had committed blasphemy by desecrating pages of a religious text.

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The first club from Jammu and Kashmir to qualify for the I-League is slowly building up

UK was also on Brussels bombers' hit list

UK was also on Brussels bombers' hit list

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

he bomber referred to striking Britain, the La Dfense business district in Paris, and the ultra-conservative Catholic organisation, Civitas, in a folder titled Target, written in English, according to the source.

Amitabh Bachchan releases Mohammad Rafi's biography

Amitabh Bachchan releases Mohammad Rafi's biography

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Rafi's daughter-in-law Yasmin has showcased his life in words, in her book titled Mohammad Rafi, My Abba- A Memoir, which was launched on November 25.

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ansari, a 33-year-old Mumbai resident, was lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail after being sentenced by the military court on December 15, 2015.

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Portugal inexplicably lost control of the game despite managing to beat Morocco 1-0 in the World Cup Group B match on Wednesday and were lucky not to get themselves in more trouble, coach Fernando Santos said.

Review: Moto G8 Plus

Review: Moto G8 Plus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Moto G8 Plus brings together the best of the Motorola One-series and Moto G-series, says Khalid Anzar.

Is the LG G8X ThinQ mobile phone worth Rs 49,999?

Is the LG G8X ThinQ mobile phone worth Rs 49,999?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Try the LG G8X to experience something fresh, but do not keep your expectations too high, says Khalid Anzar.

Youth held for hoax call of terror attack on Obama in Goa

Youth held for hoax call of terror attack on Obama in Goa

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

They had a van and two bullet motorcycle, and Coutinho said he overheard them talking about a terrorist act on Rajpath, New Delhi, on January 26 and 'to kill the DM' and bring 'Khalid Faisel, as in-charge' and to see 'who can save India'.

Special: Excerpts from Mohammed Rafi's life

Special: Excerpts from Mohammed Rafi's life

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

On his birth anniversary on December 24, we present excerpts from the book written by his daughter-in-law Yasmin K Rafi called Mohammed Rafi My Abba A Memoir.

After Wani's death, Hizb appoints Ghaznavi as new commander

After Wani's death, Hizb appoints Ghaznavi as new commander

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Ghaznavi will succeed Burhan Wani, whose death in an encounter last week triggered a wave of violent protests in Jammu and Kashmir.