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Dawood keeps shifting bases in Pak; UAV terror threat is real: Govt

Dawood keeps shifting bases in Pak; UAV terror threat is real: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Inputs available from different agencies suggest that Dawood, a prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, has bases in Pakistan and keeps changing his location from time to time, Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary told the House.

India urges ICJ to annul Jadhav's death sentence

India urges ICJ to annul Jadhav's death sentence

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

India questioned the functioning of Pakistan's notorious military courts.

Khadse likely to get clean chit by cops in Dawood call case

Khadse likely to get clean chit by cops in Dawood call case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

On Friday, Khadse made a futile bid to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval as well as senior party leaders in New Delhi.

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The oil mafia sheltered the 10 Pakistani terrorists in Machhimarnagar in Colaba and in fact a woman even showed Ajmal Kasab and his accomplice the way to Cama and Albless Hospital. The many theories floated before the Ram Pradhan committee, that looked into the attacks.

Sheena Bora Trial: Time, that has us handcuffed, is of no consequence in courtrooms

Sheena Bora Trial: Time, that has us handcuffed, is of no consequence in courtrooms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

How much more gray or bald would Inspector Alaknure have become when we see him next? Will Peter still be wearing white shirts and khaki trousers and eating large lunches? Will Judge Jagdale be still in charge of the case? Who will be the prime minister when Alaknure appears in court next?

Chhota Rajan, 8 others get life in jail for 'cold-blooded' killing of J Dey

Chhota Rajan, 8 others get life in jail for 'cold-blooded' killing of J Dey

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Vora and Paulson Joseph were acquitted due to lack of evidence.

Sanju review: Tears, cheers, bias and a brilliant Ranbir

Sanju review: Tears, cheers, bias and a brilliant Ranbir

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Under Rajkumar Hirani's light touch and unwavering optimism, the darkness of Sanjay Dutt's life acquires the spirit of a sportsman, grit of a soldier, humour of a rascal and regrets of a son, notes Sukanya Verma.

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Sanjay Dutt's relationship with Madhuri Dixit, the break up and heartache that followed.

Why Bollywood is giving Sunny Leone full marks!

Why Bollywood is giving Sunny Leone full marks!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Munde: Trigger-happy home minister, Marathi music buff

Munde: Trigger-happy home minister, Marathi music buff

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com recalls his encounters with the late Gopinath Munde many years ago, when he was Maharashtra's home minister.

Sacred Games: The action is fast and furious

Sacred Games: The action is fast and furious

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

If one drops the book-versus-series chatter, is Sacred Games watchable? Very much so, promises Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The Malayali Christian who built a mosque in the UAE

The Malayali Christian who built a mosque in the UAE

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'It made me sad that these people had to spend a minimum of 20 dirhams from the meagre 800 dirhams they get, to pray.' 'God had helped me many times in my life, it was my duty to help these people.' The incredible story of Saji Cherian.

'Dawood has nine houses in Pak, three Pakistani passports'

'Dawood has nine houses in Pak, three Pakistani passports'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Pakistan has been consistently saying that Dawood is not living in Pakistan

When Bollywood got jailed

When Bollywood got jailed

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bollywood's many run-ins with the law.

'For how long can old actors play romantic heroes?'

'For how long can old actors play romantic heroes?'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Former Censor Board chief and Julie 2 producer Pahlaj Nihalani takes on the film industry.

India reiterates 3 conditions for engagement with Pak

India reiterates 3 conditions for engagement with Pak

Rediff.com31 May 2015

India on Sunday reaffirmed adherence to three conditions including having an atmosphere "free of terror and violence" as a precursor to any engagement with Pakistan and demanded action against terrorists including Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Why sting operations have failed in India

Why sting operations have failed in India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'The idea of moral responsibility is not particularly strong in our parts. Showing that people are corrupt or immoral through stings doesn't have the required effect in such a culture,' says Aakar Patel.

'When all doors were open, I didn't walk through them'

'When all doors were open, I didn't walk through them'

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'But it is a choice I have made, not something forced upon me.'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'James Cameron raved about my film'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'James Cameron raved about my film'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Vidhu Vinod Chopra takes stock of his Bollywood career and explains why he thought of foraying into Hollywood.

'I could never sell myself'

'I could never sell myself'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Pavan Malhotra, one of our finest actors, shows us another side of Bollywood.

Modi holds talks with Sharif; raises terror, 26/11 trial

Modi holds talks with Sharif; raises terror, 26/11 trial

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif. Modi was accompanied by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh among others during the talks with Sharif, who arrived in New Delhi to attend Modi's swearing-in on Monday.

Expect sabotage, but talks should go on: Imran tells Modi

Expect sabotage, but talks should go on: Imran tells Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Friday night said he told Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expect sabotage by "vested interests", but stressed that talks between India and Pakistan should go on "uninterrupted".

Why Bollywood cannot be neutral about Salman

Why Bollywood cannot be neutral about Salman

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Three or four stars are disproportionately powerful in the industry. All the others in Bollywood, no matter how talented, must be aligned to one of these stars or be reconciled to doing small movies with the others, says Aakar Patel.

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth and his Rajasthan Royals team mate Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila were on Sunday cleared of charges by a Delhi court in the spot-fixing and betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013. A flashback of the events that unfolded in the episode.

Expect *this* from Pataaka, Manto, Sui Dhaaga

Expect *this* from Pataaka, Manto, Sui Dhaaga

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Sreehari Nair introduces you to three promising movies coming up.

The four faces of Sanjay Dutt

The four faces of Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Actor, boring interviewee, bomb blast accused and warm, open-hearted man who made peace with the problems in his life...

Why I support Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chief

Why I support Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chief

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The opposition to Gajendra Chauhan's appointment has more to do with his background and less with anything else, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Sooner or later, we will hear news about Dawood's end'

'Sooner or later, we will hear news about Dawood's end'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'After Rajan is back in India, our resident dons are almost down. I won't say that they are out. So, now the obvious question is about Dawood, and the present government, I think, is more than willing to address that issue.' 'I think the political system made this kind of people; the corporate world made this kind of people. I have mentioned in my book that even the banks were using these outlaws to get their money back.'

Gambling to be legal? Maharashtra to take a call

Gambling to be legal? Maharashtra to take a call

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The present legislative framework on betting and gambling in India is sketchy, at best.

'God and I are this close,' Salman told me

'God and I are this close,' Salman told me

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com examines how Salman Khan went from a reviled, spoilt Bollywood brat to being a well-loved superstar.

'India's position on Dawood vindicated our stand, he is not in Pak'

'India's position on Dawood vindicated our stand, he is not in Pak'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

India has never sought Dawood's extradition, the Pak high commissioner has said.

Drishyam, Talaash: Bollywood's best investigations?

Drishyam, Talaash: Bollywood's best investigations?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Here looking at 10 of Bollywood's best-known crime movies.

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

More Indians are watching films across screens, TV, online and other platforms than ever before. Whether it is by tackling costs, processes or revenues, the trick is to find a way of making money from all of them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

14 sensational murders that shook India

14 sensational murders that shook India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Rediff.com looks at other sensational murder mysteries that left India shell-shocked.

'I am not secular, I am a Hindu'

'I am not secular, I am a Hindu'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

'As a governor, I have every right to speak my mind if I feel the security of my country is at stake.' 'Why is it that we would have to shed tears when Muslims are killed or tortured, but have to keep mum when the Hindus receive the same treatment?'

Review: Gunday is a mess!

Review: Gunday is a mess!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

'For all its swagger and insolence, the script is full of silly loopholes, annoying clichs and glaring superficiality.'

Why Salman Khan's Muslim fans are angry

Why Salman Khan's Muslim fans are angry

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Salman Khan's latest, Jai Ho, didn't set the cash registers ringing, and one reason could be that his diehard Muslim fans were put off by his support for Narendra Modi, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

As the legendary actor turns 60 today, we look at his finest performances in the last six decades.

'If I don't get a film, I will start a canteen in Film City'

'If I don't get a film, I will start a canteen in Film City'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

'I don't know about being superstar, but one day if I become like Shah Rukh Khan, I will not mind that. If I get the kind of films that I really want to do, and if I manage to survive in this industry, I will become somebody like that.' Sushant Singh Rajput talks movies.

'Modi will continue the engagement with Pakistan'

'Modi will continue the engagement with Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

'Diplomatic engagement will continue even as India keeps all its options open with respect to discretely targeting the Pakistani military and its terrorist proxies.'