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Dimple Kapadia Seeks Blessings

Dimple Kapadia Seeks Blessings

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Devotees at the dargah thronged around the actor and clicked selfies with her.

Mum:Rs 3 lakh compensation to Khwaja Yunus' mother

Mum:Rs 3 lakh compensation to Khwaja Yunus' mother

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The Maharashtra government has decided to give a compensation of Rs three lakh to the mother of Khwaja Yunus, an accused in the 2002 Ghatkopar bus blast, who died in police custody in Mumbai. The decision to give the compensation to Aasiya Begum was conveyed to the Bombay High Court by the government on Wednesday.

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel stole the show in India's record-breaking victory in the Rajkot Test.

Hindu outfit says Ajmer dargah was also a temple, clergy rejects claim

Hindu outfit says Ajmer dargah was also a temple, clergy rejects claim

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Claiming the mausoleum of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer was once a temple, a Hindu outfit has demanded a survey of the premises by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Way To Go, India!

Way To Go, India!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia in Nagpur.

Khwaja in, Warner goes on paternity leave

Khwaja in, Warner goes on paternity leave

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Top-order batsman Usman Khawaja has been drafted into the Australia squad for the ongoing ODI series against India in place of opener David Warner whose wife is expecting the couple's second child. Khawaja will join the squad in Brisbane and, at this stage, will remain for matches two and three of the five-game series, at the Gabba on January 15, and at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 17 respectively, Cricket Australia said. National selector Rod Marsh said Warner would be welcomed back into the squad when circumstances allow.

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Three fielders on the off and three on the on, all close to the stumps, designed to intimidate the batter and get him out.

Javed Ali's MAGICAL Concert!

Javed Ali's MAGICAL Concert!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

For two hours, Javed Ali sang. And his fans went crazy.

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Only two batters have managed to achieve this unique record before him.

Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The simple 1,500 square feet house will be in some contrast to the spacious 12, Tughlaq Lane Lutyens Delhi bungalow that was Rahul Gandhi's home for 19 years.

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to back the candidature of New Zealand's Greg Barclay over Singapore's Imran Khwaja in the elections for ICC chairman, a post vacated by India's Shashank Manohar after two terms in July this year.

Khawaja, not Warner, the real threat for India

Khawaja, not Warner, the real threat for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

With a massive 1,608 runs in the WTC 2021-2023 cycle, Khawaja was the major reason Australia qualified for the WTC final.

Mamata 'shocked' at guv's unilateral announcement of Bengal's foundation day

Mamata 'shocked' at guv's unilateral announcement of Bengal's foundation day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Banerjee pointed out that the pain and trauma of Partition was such, that people in the state have never commemorated any day as foundation day since India's Independence.

Sufi spiritual guru from Afghanistan shot dead in Nashik

Sufi spiritual guru from Afghanistan shot dead in Nashik

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A 35-year-old Muslim community religious leader hailing from Afghanistan was shot dead by a group of four unidentified persons in Yeola town of Maharashtra's Nashik district on Tuesday, the police said.

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Tolerant Muslims can be counted on fingers. I think their number is not even in the thousands, the Union minister of state for law and justice said.

Yami's Lost In Chicago And Lovin' It

Yami's Lost In Chicago And Lovin' It

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Where were Bollywood stars travelling last weekend?

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.'

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

What you need to know about Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the 8th Nizam, who will be laid to rest in Hyderabad today.

Meet new ICC chairman

Meet new ICC chairman

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Greg Barclay has been elected as the International Cricket Council's new independent chairman

Is Imran Khan's PTI Party Imploding?

Is Imran Khan's PTI Party Imploding?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

These are obviously not 'organic' desertions but brought about under intense military pressure, post the 9/5 arrests. It seemed as if the party was being dismantled the same way it was brought into power!, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Wanted a few guys to stand up but it didn't happen: Rohit

Wanted a few guys to stand up but it didn't happen: Rohit

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday said his team was not brave and lacked application in the third Test against Australia in Indore.

Ajmer dargah cleric arrested for call to 'behead' Nupur Sharma

Ajmer dargah cleric arrested for call to 'behead' Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The cleric announced that he would gift his house to anyone who brings Sharma's head to him.

PHOTOS: Khawaja's ton gives Australia upper hand on Day 1

PHOTOS: Khawaja's ton gives Australia upper hand on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Usman Khawaja hit an unbeaten century to give Australia the upper hand on Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against India in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

'Mr Khan, is that you?'

'Mr Khan, is that you?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities.

Mangaluru blast accused 'inspired' by global terrorist outfit

Mangaluru blast accused 'inspired' by global terrorist outfit

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Police found materials that go into making bomb from the rented house in Mysuru of Mangaluru autorickshaw blast accused Mohammed Shariq, who was 'influenced and inspired' by a global terrorist organisation, a senior police officer said on Monday.

Mob barges into heritage madrasa site in Karnataka, performs puja

Mob barges into heritage madrasa site in Karnataka, performs puja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

According to the complainant Mohammed Shafiuddin, who is a mosque committee member, the incident took place when a procession to immerse a 'Durga' idol was passing near the place in the early hours of Thursday.

Pak PM's cabinet sworn-in amid Prez's refusal to administer oath

Pak PM's cabinet sworn-in amid Prez's refusal to administer oath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The ceremony was scheduled to be held on Monday, but President Alvi had refused to administer the oath to the lawmakers, compelling the government to postpone it.

Mysuru native, man from Nilgiris picked up for Mangaluru blast

Mysuru native, man from Nilgiris picked up for Mangaluru blast

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The police investigating into the Mangaluru blast case on Monday picked up a person from Bengaluru who was allegedly in touch with the blast accused Shariq while another was detained in Nilgiris in neighbouring Tamil Nadu and brought to Karnataka.

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'William Mustoe, the director of horticulture during British rule, named the Presidential Palace garden after the Mughals.' 'He simply kept the name because it was made on the pattern of a Mughal garden.''He simply kept the name Mughal gardens because it was made on the pattern of Mughal garden.'

Sufi saint remark: SC refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor

Sufi saint remark: SC refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Several FIRs were lodged against Devgan for using a derogatory term for the Sufi saint in the news debate show called '"Aar Paar'" on his channel on June 15.

Bombay HC has a query on custody death victim's mother's plea

Bombay HC has a query on custody death victim's mother's plea

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Bombay high court on Tuesday sought to know if a complainant in a case can ask for a particular advocate to be appointed as a special public prosecutor in the case.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Mumbai cop Sachin Waze suspended

Mumbai cop Sachin Waze suspended

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The National Investigation Agency arrested Waze on Saturday night in connection with its probe into the recovery of a Scorpio containing 20 gelatin sticks near Mukesh Ambani's home on February 25.

Hiran death case: Vaze transferred to CFC

Hiran death case: Vaze transferred to CFC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Reinstated in service in June 2020, he was handling several high-profile cases, including the TRP rigging scam, fake social media followers case and a car scam involving Dilip Chhabria.

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

According to a media release sent by the ICC, Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja will take over as interim chairman till the election process is set in motion.

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

If General Asim Munir, Pakistan's new army chief, wants to help defuse the current polarised atmosphere and shepherd civilian politicians towards negotiations on an acceptable date for elections, he may need to distance himself from any perception of needless hostility to Imran Khan, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Cow breathes oxygen in and out, say scientists: Allahabad HC

Cow breathes oxygen in and out, say scientists: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

In an order dismissing the bail plea of a man accused of cow slaughter, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court also said that 'Panchgavya' prepared using cow's milk, curd, ghee, urine and dung helps in treating several incurable diseases.

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Ramiz Raja part of ICC working group formed to review cricket in Afghanistan

'Sanju remembers her only for the love that she showered on him'

'Sanju remembers her only for the love that she showered on him'

Rediff.com3 May 2022

'I don't think my troubles would have happened if she was with me. I kind of lost my way after she was gone,' Sanjay Dutt once told Subhash K Jha about his mother Nargis, the legendary actress who passed away this day 41 years ago.