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Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The opposition alliance that will take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and an 11-member committee will be set up for coordination, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced after a meeting of the parties in Bengaluru.

Mehbooba Mufti claims she is under house arrest

Mehbooba Mufti claims she is under house arrest

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said the Centre's "callous policies" have led to target killings of Kashmiri Pandits.

KKR captain Rana fined for slow over-rate vs Punjab

KKR captain Rana fined for slow over-rate vs Punjab

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL 2023 match against Punjab Kings.

Private funeral service for Pandit Ravi Shankar on Sunday

Private funeral service for Pandit Ravi Shankar on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

The funeral service for legendary sitar virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar will be held on Sunday near his home in Encinitas in San Diego, California. Ravi Shankar passed away on December 11 near his home in Encinitas. He was 92.

Fraud: Cops not to question Citibank CEO Pandit

Fraud: Cops not to question Citibank CEO Pandit

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The Gurgaon police on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of questioning Citibank's global CEO Vikram Pandit and other top honchos in connection with the Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) fraud at a bank branch in Gurgaon, near Delhi.

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

In a searing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government, Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut also said that in view of Kashmiri Pandits once again fleeing from the Valley, 'Kashmir Files 2' should be made to show who is responsible for their current plight.

Modi vows to work for Kashmiri Pandits, victims of terror

Modi vows to work for Kashmiri Pandits, victims of terror

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pledged to work for the welfare of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, refugees from West Pakistan and kin of those killed in terrorist violence, saying the days of their neglect are over.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Death of a princess, deadly Godzilla and detectives galore on OTT this week.

Two Kashmiri Pandits get back to their roots via e-commerce

Two Kashmiri Pandits get back to their roots via e-commerce

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Pandits are missing Kashmir more than ever, and KashmirOneStop.com is their window to Kashmir.

9 properties of Kashmiri Pandits restored to owners: Govt

9 properties of Kashmiri Pandits restored to owners: Govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Rai said as per the information provided by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, after the abrogation of Article 370, a total of 520 migrants have returned to Kashmir for taking up the jobs under the Prime Minister's Development Package-2015.

Kashmiri Pandits seek US help to regain homeland

Kashmiri Pandits seek US help to regain homeland

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

An international body of Kashmiri Pandits has sought the help of US Government and its lawmakers in the rehabilitation of the community by creation of a separate homeland for them in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from going.' 'He must pacify Mamata Banerjee if he has a cause of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan.' 'He should bring this Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on the political canvas.'

Censor board staffer asked Rs 6.5 lakh bribe: Actor Vishal Krishna

Censor board staffer asked Rs 6.5 lakh bribe: Actor Vishal Krishna

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Tamil star Vishal Krishna opened a Pandora's box by releasing a video where he alleges that a staffer at the Central Board Of Film Certification in Mumbai allegedly asked him for Rs 650,000 before issuing a censor certificate for the Hindi version of his Tamil blockbuster Mark Antony.

'The world has turned a blind eye to...'

'The world has turned a blind eye to...'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'...One of the biggest human tragedies and still not acknowledged the atrocities this community had to go through!'

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The old Parliament building will now be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan', Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Tuesday as the functioning of Parliament shifted to its new building in New Delhi.

See: Anup Jalota, V M Bhatt honour Pt Birju Maharaj

See: Anup Jalota, V M Bhatt honour Pt Birju Maharaj

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

As Pandit Birju Maharaj, one of the giants in the world of Kathak, passed into the ages today, artistes from various classical genres expressed their grief.

PM's Kashmir roundtable doesn't excite Pandits

PM's Kashmir roundtable doesn't excite Pandits

Rediff.com24 May 2006

The Pandits say a rahabilitation is the way to go.

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

'Song Of Life is not Pandit Ravi Shankar's story'

'Song Of Life is not Pandit Ravi Shankar's story'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

'It just pays tribute to the greatness of music, which knows no barriers," claims Dev Anand, about his dream project, Song Of Life.

Citi chief Vikram Pandit's pay stays at $1

Citi chief Vikram Pandit's pay stays at $1

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Citigroup chief executive Vikram Pandit will take home a salary of only $1 this year. He had in January said that he would accept only $1 as pay till the bank turned in profits. He will also not get any stock options this year, even as the beleaguered banking major labours under the burden of a government bailout.

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

Determined Akash Deep is learning the ropes at RCB

Determined Akash Deep is learning the ropes at RCB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

As for the home side, Kolkata Knight Riders' quality might appear thin on paper in absence of their captain Shreyas Iyer and Shakib Al Hasan, but coach Chandrakant Pandit firmly backed the team to do well.

'Pamela was the force behind Yash Chopra's empire'

'Pamela was the force behind Yash Chopra's empire'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

'When Ghar Aaja Pardesi was recorded, we made Lata ji hear the song.' 'Lataji praised Pamji's singing and said, 'Aapko aur gaana chahiye, kitna achchha gaaya hai aapne.'

Protests against Rahul Bhat's killing continue, govt's effigies burnt

Protests against Rahul Bhat's killing continue, govt's effigies burnt

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Scores of Kashmiri Pandits assembled at Tulmulla in Ganderbal district to protest against the killing of their community member, the officials said.

IPL 2023: Nitish Rana to lead KKR

IPL 2023: Nitish Rana to lead KKR

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The 29-year-old middle-order batter was bought by KKR ahead of the 2018 season and has been retained by the franchise ever since.

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Jawan is disproportionately extolled for making political comments, but it is a small film like Bhagwan Bharose that usually sticks its neck out, notes Deepa Gahlot.

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Nehama village of Kulgam following information about the presence of terrorists in the area on Thursday, the officials said.

Terrorism alive in J-K, can be finished only by...: Farooq Abdullah

Terrorism alive in J-K, can be finished only by...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Abdullah said both Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims suffered and even his workers and ministers were killed in large numbers since the eruption of terrorism.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

Amid tight security, over 200 KPs leave for Kheer Bhawani mela

Amid tight security, over 200 KPs leave for Kheer Bhawani mela

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

However, the usual rush of the devotees was missing due to the recent targeted killings in the valley.

Quake the final straw for Kashmiri pandits

Quake the final straw for Kashmiri pandits

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

As the dust settles down on the ruins of their homes in the worst-affected areas of Uri and Tangdhar, the despondent Pandits here are realising that this time they have truly lost everything, with little hope for future.

Ready For This Super Fun Bollywood Quiz?

Ready For This Super Fun Bollywood Quiz?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Hurriyat to hold 2nd round of talks with Pandits

Hurriyat to hold 2nd round of talks with Pandits

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

Geelani, who is visiting Jammu on November 12 and 13 to finalise the modalities of the talks, said the amalgam also plans to hold seperate meetings with Dogras of Jammu and Buddhists of Ladakh at a later date.

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Late on Thursday, chief proctor Rajnish Kumar Mishra issued a notification saying the document on rules and discipline of JNU students is withdrawn, citing administrative reasons.

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Biographies of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati, and writer and freedom fighter Pandit Shriram Sharma have been included in the curriculum.

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

As the old Parliament building hosted a session one last time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday bid a poignant farewell recalling the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic 'tryst with destiny' speech for continuing to inspire everyone and another predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'governments may come and go' remark.