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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.

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Haryana government's 'Gau Sewa Ayog' said the step will prevent unscrupulous elements from extorting money and harassing people in the name of cow protection.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

There has always been a risk-taking edge to Imran Khan. Like him or hate him, it had to be someone like him to finally threaten to demolish the Pakistani establishment, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Lord Jagannath rath yatra commences amid COVID concerns

Lord Jagannath rath yatra commences amid COVID concerns

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Instead of the usual cavalcade of around 100 trucks, decked up elephants, akhadas and singing troupes, this year's procession consisted of only three chariots, pulled by nearly 100 youths from the Khalasi community, and four to five other vehicles.

When will the ISI get a new boss?

When will the ISI get a new boss?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

There were reports of lobbying within the Pakistan army for the ISI DG's post, which falls vacant in June, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Haryana cops have a new job: Sampling Biryanis

Haryana cops have a new job: Sampling Biryanis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

After it received complaint that beef was being added to biryani, police and cow vigilantes in Mundaka village in Mewat, Haryana are keeping close vigil to avoid any such incident in view of Eid al-Adha to be celebrated next week.

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Devulkar had a certain abnormal vagueness about him that was unreal and defied belief. That came across in both his slightly too easy-going, extra-cooperative manner and the ragged nature of his testimony.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on the Sheena Bora Trial.

Sheena Bora Trial: The man with the pistol

Sheena Bora Trial: The man with the pistol

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'He had a carry bag made of plastic. One pistol came out of it. There was also a magazine which had three rounds. And a mobile and a Rs 100 currency note.' No prizes for guessing who that was...

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?

Pakistan army chief promotes 6 generals

Pakistan army chief promotes 6 generals

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

How Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa deals with the ensuing reshuffle of lieutenant generals would be interesting to watch, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ever since Mekhail had first entered the courtroom, he had, it would seem, never once looked at his mother, though they were a few metres away from each other. Curiosity, residual regard, memories, anger, none of it, could make him even look at the woman who gave birth to him. Was his hatred so overpowering?

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

General Bajwa remains in command as army chief and Prime Minister Imran Khan did not play any role in the reshuffle, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter the Actor

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter the Actor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Balbinder Singh Dhami, who has played an inspector, for over a year, in The Zee Horror Show, took on the role of a witness on Monday. It was a part he had no experience of.

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Though on the face of it appeared Pasbola was asking a series of odd questions that would be difficult for anyone to answer, there was, it gradually emerged, it seemed, a method to the questioning. Somehow, somewhere instinctively, Pasbola knew there was something not right with Riyaz's account.

Lt Gen Asim Munir is new ISI chief

Lt Gen Asim Munir is new ISI chief

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Munir replaces Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar.

In PHOTOS: Pakistan plunges into darkness

In PHOTOS: Pakistan plunges into darkness

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Cities across Pakistan, including the capital, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, plunged into darkness on Sunday after a major breakdown in the national power grid, officials said.

Finish Sheena murder probe in 10 days: Court tells CBI

Finish Sheena murder probe in 10 days: Court tells CBI

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A special court on Tuesday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its investigation in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case in the next 10 days and also allowed prime accused Indrani Mukerjea's plea to get copies of statement of witnesses recorded before the magistrate.

Cairn India to invest $5 bn in Barmer block

Cairn India to invest $5 bn in Barmer block

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Cairn India had written to the petroleum ministry about its plans for the block, said a person close to the development.

Indrani alleges she was beaten up in Byculla jail, moves court

Indrani alleges she was beaten up in Byculla jail, moves court

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Taking note of her complaint, a Central Bureau of Investigation court, which is hearing the Sheena murder case, directed the prison authorities to produce Indrani before it on Wednesday.

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the other prominent faces for the ruling BJP who tasted defeat in the elections was its state president Subhash Barala.

Will Pakistan's army chief stay on?

Will Pakistan's army chief stay on?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'Already, there is talk of a possible extension for Raheel Sharif in the context of his perceived sterling, but incomplete work in the war against terror, as also the cleansing of crime and extortion networks in Karachi,' says Rana Banerji.

Meet the new boss of Pakistan's powerful ISI

Meet the new boss of Pakistan's powerful ISI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar, considered a close confidante of army chief Gen Raheel Sharif, was appointed on Monday as the new head of Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

RCom plans Rs 20,000 cr expansion

RCom plans Rs 20,000 cr expansion

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Speaking at a press conference in Kolkata organised by TDSAT, N K Mangla, head of the regulatory department of Reliance Communication, said, "We plan to have a customer capacity of 8 million or 55 per cent of the population in 2008." Reliance also plans to cover 95 per cent of highways, 93 per cent of railways, 6,000 towns and five lakh villages in 2008. Currently, the company has 22,000 towers.

PHOTOS: Historic Rath Yatra held in Puri under curfew

PHOTOS: Historic Rath Yatra held in Puri under curfew

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The elaborate rituals, which commenced early in the morning, concluded after the three wooden chariots of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Goddess Subhadra reached their destination at Gundicha Temple from Sri Mandir well before evening.

Lalu granted 3 days parole to attend son's marriage

Lalu granted 3 days parole to attend son's marriage

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The IG Prison was not categorical about the effective date of parole and said it depended upon when the jail authorities would release him.

Sheena Bora trial: And Peter sat next to Indrani...

Sheena Bora trial: And Peter sat next to Indrani...

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Much to his surprise, Peter finds Sanjeev indicating he should sit in the middle, next to Indrani. This spot is normally occupied by Sanjeev, Indrani's former husband, who has probably found himself a willy-nilly barrier between the warring couple. The Mukerjeas, clearly, had matters to discuss.

Chhattisgarh police give clean chit to Nandini Sundar in murder case

Chhattisgarh police give clean chit to Nandini Sundar in murder case

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The complainant had claimed that Sundar and others had visited Nama village and asked Shamnath to support the naxal cause

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Indrani was cheering Pasbola on from the back, with little, happy whoops, that she muffled with her chunni. Indrani was in her element on Friday. The defence's cross-examination was clearly going her way and Indrani was delighted.

Sheena Bora Trial: What's wrong with Peter?

Sheena Bora Trial: What's wrong with Peter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

He is, at the closing of 2018, a man quite different from the Peter Mukerjea who entered judicial custody three-and-a-half years ago. He is a man not yet convicted of a crime, but already suffering for it, like the hundreds that enter these courts every day and the thousands Peter shares jail space with in a central Mumbai prison.

Tips to save money while travelling abroad

Tips to save money while travelling abroad

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Multi-currency pre-paid cards are a good option while travelling abroad.

'Pak to go ahead with all projects in PoK with China'

'Pak to go ahead with all projects in PoK with China'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Notwithstanding India's objections to China-assisted developmental projects in PoK, Pakistan asserted it will go ahead with its plans there, including the multi-billion dollar Sino-Pak economic corridor.

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The close-onto four years (since November 2015) Peter has spent in Arthur Road jail, central Mumbai, in judicial custody, have taken their toll, lending him a bit of a melancholy stoop, a laborious gait and a tired face, turning him prematurely into a much older man than his nearly 64 years. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Sheena Bora Case: And then Sheena disappeared...

Sheena Bora Case: And then Sheena disappeared...

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

In just 18 frames, the photograph of the dainty Sheena, with her winsome smile and starry eyes, dissolved, flesh falling off her facial bones, into what the CBI alleged was her corresponding yellowed, morose-looking skull with hollow, haunting eye sockets.

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Khattar, Dushyant and some ministers will be sworn-in at 2.15 pm at the Haryana Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

139th Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Ahmedabad

139th Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The total length of rath yatra procession stretches up to 1.5 km. It will return to the temple after almost 11 hours of journey.