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Money Is At The Heart Of Sharifs' Power

Money Is At The Heart Of Sharifs' Power

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The Shahbaz Sharif family (his two wives and their children) invested PkRs 277 crore in 13 companies without having known sources of income.

Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Ramadan is a time when people join forces in pursuit of hope, tolerance and peace. It is in this spirit that we come together tonight for Iftaar, the traditional Ramadan meal that breaks the daily fast,'

Woman killed by in-laws; family says she didn't accept triple talaq

Woman killed by in-laws; family says she didn't accept triple talaq

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Police says a case of dowry death has been registered against eight persons.

Centre keen to hold talks with 'right-minded' people in Kashmir: Rajnath

Centre keen to hold talks with 'right-minded' people in Kashmir: Rajnath

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Singh appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to come forward for bringing back peace in the state.

2 boys hanged by Islamic State for eating during Ramzan

2 boys hanged by Islamic State for eating during Ramzan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Militants hanged signs on the children's neck, which said 'not fasting in Ramadan.

NC cries foul as Omar Abdullah is questioned by ED in J&K Bank case

NC cries foul as Omar Abdullah is questioned by ED in J&K Bank case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Enforcement Directorate questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah for five hours on Thursday in connection with a case related to the purchase of a building by the J&K Bank about 12 years ago when he was in office, officials said in New Delhi.

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The killing of a Rajput driver by a terrorist has generated a sense of fear and uncertainty among members of the tiny community in Kakran village in Kulgam district who have stayed on in Kashmir Valley despite decades of militancy but are now considering leaving for a safer place.

Soldiers Do The Khukuri Dance

Soldiers Do The Khukuri Dance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

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Eid celebrations at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Eid celebrations at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

It is about prayers and piety, but also about food and festivity.

Pakistani Taliban ban tight and thin clothes during Ramzan

Pakistani Taliban ban tight and thin clothes during Ramzan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

A Pakistani Taliban group on Saturday banned the use of "tight or thin" clothes both for men and women in the holy month of Ramadan and warned of one month imprisonment for not fasting.

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Opposition parties need 172 members in the 342-member house to orchestrate the downfall of Prime Minister Khan.

5 of family killed in Pakistani shelling in Poonch

5 of family killed in Pakistani shelling in Poonch

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti expressed anguish over the loss of lives and stressed the need for peace "if we want to save the people of the state".

Terrorists injure 4 of family, including 2.5-yr-old in Baramulla

Terrorists injure 4 of family, including 2.5-yr-old in Baramulla

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Unidentifiable terrorists barged into a house at Dangerpora village late on Friday and fired indiscriminately at the inmates.

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Strongly rebutting the charges, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the Gulf countries are deeply committed to friendly relations with India and they are even seeking bilateral talks on the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Talking about India's close and traditional ties with the Arab countries, he said New Delhi is ensuring uninterrupted supply of food and essential commodities to the region during Ramzan as part of its deep-rooted friendship.

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Shehbaz, the younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, received 174 votes -- two more than the simple majority of 172.

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Anita Aikara encounters a culinary adventure on an iftar food walk.

Navratra: Meat shops shut as south, east Delhi mayors urge to suspend sale

Navratra: Meat shops shut as south, east Delhi mayors urge to suspend sale

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

However, in some markets of the city meat is anyways not sold on Tuesdays as this day of the week is considered auspicious by many Hindus.

At whom was Irfan Pathan's tweet directed?

At whom was Irfan Pathan's tweet directed?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'Every prominent Indian cricketer knows exactly what @IrfanPathan means but they will dare not utter a word in support'.

UP bans all public gatherings till June 30

UP bans all public gatherings till June 30

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The restriction will have a direct impact on Eid festivities, apart from other religious gatherings.

Joy and devotion mark Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations

Joy and devotion mark Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the country on Tuesday. Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and it culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.

Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting and holy month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Tendulkar, Bhajji, Kumble wish the nation Eid Mubarak

Tendulkar, Bhajji, Kumble wish the nation Eid Mubarak

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday, wished the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fir.

Moon sighted in Hyderabad; Eid to be celebrated on Saturday

Moon sighted in Hyderabad; Eid to be celebrated on Saturday

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across the country on Saturday.

Islamic holy month sees violence continue in Pakistan

Islamic holy month sees violence continue in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

On the occasion of Ramzan a hitherto unknown organisation with the name of 'The Base of Jihad', while claiming responsibility for the terrorist attack against Israeli tourists in Burgas, said: 'The month of Ramzan is a month of holy war and death for Allah; it is a month for fighting the enemies of Allah'. Pakistani militants, following the same ideology, intensified their attacks during Ramzan

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Nine members of a family were among the deceased in the first incident which took place around 11.15 pm on Wednesday, when Mumbai experienced heavy rains throughout the day, at the New Collector Compound on Abdul Hamid Road in the Malwani area of suburban Malad, the officials said.

Rajnath, Jaitley, Sonia attend President's Iftar, Modi gives it a miss

Rajnath, Jaitley, Sonia attend President's Iftar, Modi gives it a miss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

As indicated earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend the get together at the Rashtrapati Bhawan like last year.

ISIS and the period of anarchy

ISIS and the period of anarchy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Everything about ISIS had indicated that this would be a violent Ramzan. A violent, divisive Ramzan sends out exactly the message that ISIS wants to send to religious Muslims outside its folds: It plays on their faith and fears, says writer Tabish Khair.

This Ramzan, will there be ceasefire in Kashmir?

This Ramzan, will there be ceasefire in Kashmir?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

An Islamist outfit has said said it will consider ceasefire only if an offer is made from responsible quarters of the Indian government.

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

From Jammu and Kashmir to Andhra Pradesh, consumers are facing power cuts ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours.

RSS's Muslim wing will serve milk at iftars to spread 'save cow' message

RSS's Muslim wing will serve milk at iftars to spread 'save cow' message

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The RSS will also offer special prayers to protect cows.

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Get prepared to be floored by their architecture.

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The modern world will not accommodate bigotry of the sort India is showing the world today, argues Aakar Patel.

Rajnath reaches out to Pak shelling-hit border dwellers

Rajnath reaches out to Pak shelling-hit border dwellers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

As many as 47 people, including 20 security personnel, have been killed and over 130 injured in the R S Pura sector in Pakistan shelling and firing this year.

Terrorists attack army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier martyred

Terrorists attack army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier martyred

Rediff.com28 May 2018

One civilian was also killed after he caught in the crossfire.

Separatist leaders not to call for strike on Martyrs' Day

Separatist leaders not to call for strike on Martyrs' Day

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

For the first time in 25 years since the start of militancy in Kashmir, the separatists have not called for a general strike on Martyrs' Day on Monday in view of the fasting month of Ramzan.

Here's why there will be no Iftar at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year

Here's why there will be no Iftar at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Diwali celebrations also did not take place last year though the monument was lit with multi-coloured LED bulbs.

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Major mosques and idghas, which see tens of thousands of people offering namaz on Eid and then embracing each other, remained mostly empty perhaps for the first time on the festival as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

The holy month of fasting begins

The holy month of fasting begins

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Share your special photographs of the holy month of Ramzan with us. Mail your photographs to citizen.reporter@rediffmail.com and we will publish the best images right here on rediff.com.

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

After a pious month of fasting and prayers, Muslims across the world celebrated Eid with great fervour.

EC on change in WB poll schedule: Sorry, no can do

EC on change in WB poll schedule: Sorry, no can do

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The Election Commission on Wednesday ruled out any change in the schedule of the West Bengal assembly polls and told the Trinamool Congress that its suggestion to club the last three of the eight phases is "not feasible".