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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

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.

What Lies Ahead For J&K

What Lies Ahead For J&K

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

For the last four years since abrogation of Article 370, Kashmir-based political parties have been struggling to forge an alternate narrative to the one forcibly snatched from them. The BJP is bound to go hammer and tongs at them now that their armoury is reinforced with the Supreme Court judgment, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

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.

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proctor Rajnish Kumar Mishra issued a notification saying the document on rules and discipline of JNU students is withdrawn, citing administrative reasons.

Modi to launch projects worth Rs 50,000cr in 4 states

Modi to launch projects worth Rs 50,000cr in 4 states

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Rajasthan on July 7 and 8 during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of about 50 projects worth around Rs 50,000 crore, official sources said Tuesday.

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.

Alia Wears Wedding Sari To National Awards

Alia Wears Wedding Sari To National Awards

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Alia Bhatt won hearts when she wore her wedding sari at the 69th National Film Awards at the Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The ivory embroidered drape was designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

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.

Moosewala shooter's aide recced Mumbai to kill Salman Khan: Punjab DGP

Moosewala shooter's aide recced Mumbai to kill Salman Khan: Punjab DGP

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

An aide of the sixth shooter arrested in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case had conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai to draw up a strategy to kill actor Salman Khan at the behest of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Punjab Police chief Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday.

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Rediff.com27 May 2023

"Is it any surprise that the new Parliament is being consecrated with typically false narratives from WhatsApp University? The BJP-RSS distorians stand exposed yet again with maximum claims, minimum evidence," Congress general secretary communications Ramesh said in his tweet.

'Govt's biggest failure': Mehbooba on Jammu encounter

'Govt's biggest failure': Mehbooba on Jammu encounter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

She said the encounter in Jammu's Sidhra area in the morning, where four terrorists were killed, belied the government claims of uprooting terrorism in J and K.

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

In the last three years, the Union Territory administration has invoked 311 (2)(c) of the Constitution to sack more than 50 employees, who were allegedly operating in shadows within the government and drawing a salary from the public exchequer, however, they were helping Pakistani terror outfits, providing logistics to terrorists, propagating terrorists' ideology, raising terror finances and furthering secessionist agenda, officials said.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

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.

'Kashmir Files is not about vulgarity, it's reality'

'Kashmir Files is not about vulgarity, it's reality'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'This movie gives a message to live in harmony and make this world a better place to live in.'

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Behind its high-decibel campaign, powered by well-organised party machinery, the BJP also appears to have made a slight departure from its 'next generation' approach to stay ahead of an aggressive Congress and enhance its prospects of securing a majority of seats.

Rahul capable to be PM, no 3rd front without Cong: Sanjay Raut

Rahul capable to be PM, no 3rd front without Cong: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

He said the purpose of Gandhi's Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir is to remove the hatred and fear and not to unite the opposition parties under the banner of his party.

Was paraphrasing Ambedkar: JNU VC explains her 'caste of Gods' remark

Was paraphrasing Ambedkar: JNU VC explains her 'caste of Gods' remark

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

A day after her remarks during a lecture in which she had said that anthropologically Gods do not belong to the upper caste, Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit said it is to the credit of Hinduism that great dissenters from Gautam Buddha to Dr B R Ambedkar are celebrated.

'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.

'Rahul Gandhi Has Learnt Nothing'

'Rahul Gandhi Has Learnt Nothing'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'Rahul should have learnt so much in the last 20 years. But give him a mic and he begins to talk without thinking about its consequences.'

Rahul Bhat Murder: The Faces Of Grief

Rahul Bhat Murder: The Faces Of Grief

Rediff.com12 May 2022

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, Rahul Bhat, a government employee belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community, was murdered by terrorists at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam in Srinagar.

Reservations to continue as long as there's inequality: RSS chief

Reservations to continue as long as there's inequality: RSS chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Speaking at an event in Nagpur, he also said the 'Akhand Bharat' or undivided India will become a reality before today's youngsters become old, as those who separated from India in 1947 are now feeling that they made a mistake.

Jaspal Rana makes sensational comeback to revive Manu Bhaker's shooting career

Jaspal Rana makes sensational comeback to revive Manu Bhaker's shooting career

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Manu's split with Rana was being attributed as the main reason for her forgettable performance in Tokyo

MP peeing victim seeks release of accused, says he realised his mistake

MP peeing victim seeks release of accused, says he realised his mistake

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The police on Wednesday arrested Pravesh Shukla, accused of urinating on the victim, Dashmat Rawat, who belongs to a tribal community.

MP Brahmin body to move HC against demolition of pee accused's house

MP Brahmin body to move HC against demolition of pee accused's house

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Madhya Pradesh unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Brahmin Samaj said it will move the high court against the demolition at the house belonging to his father.

View: Understanding The Kashmir Files Phenomena

View: Understanding The Kashmir Files Phenomena

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The Kashmir Files has done a commendable job in highlighting the plight of Kashmiri Pandits, but has dealt only with the local factors. The cover-up has multiple reasons and it is time that a debate is begun to unmask the culprits who hid the truth, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces new party, to work for J-K statehood

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces new party, to work for J-K statehood

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Ghulam Nabi Azad, in his first public meeting in Jammu after quitting Congress, announced to launch his own political outfit that will focus on the restoration of full statehood.

Quiz: Can You GUESS These Movies?

Quiz: Can You GUESS These Movies?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

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

'Pran jaye par...': Mehbooba invokes Lord Ram over Art 370

'Pran jaye par...': Mehbooba invokes Lord Ram over Art 370

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

In Hindu mythology, the 'Raghu clan', to which Lord Ram belonged, believed in the principle that you must never break your promise even if you have to lose your life keeping it.

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.

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

As controversy grew, BJP leaders, actors also joined the discourse against him.

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.

Twinkle Khanna faces social media ire over jibe at Kashmir Files

Twinkle Khanna faces social media ire over jibe at Kashmir Files

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Author and former Bollywood actor Twinkle Khanna is being criticised on social media for making a tongue-in-cheek remark about the film The Kashmir Files in her Sunday column for a leading daily.

'Every boy in love sings this song'

'Every boy in love sings this song'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'When I heard the tune for Abhi Na Jao I was bowled over.' 'Of course, I never knew it would be such a timeless rage.'

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

'Kashmir Files' merely stated brutal truth: BJP on IFFI row

'Kashmir Files' merely stated brutal truth: BJP on IFFI row

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'For the longest time, people even denied the Holocaust and called Schindler's List a propaganda, just like some are doing to Kashmir Files. Truth eventually triumphs, no matter what'

Modi unveils 29 projects worth Rs 12,000 cr in Varanasi

Modi unveils 29 projects worth Rs 12,000 cr in Varanasi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Addressing a public rally in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, Modi said the schemes earlier were meant for a select few and the past governments did not get seek feedback from the ground.