News for 'sufi'

How Bollywood Celebrated Halloween

How Bollywood Celebrated Halloween

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Bollywood marked Halloween with imaginative costumes and posts.

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'

Furfura Sharif cleric floats new political outfit in Bengal

Furfura Sharif cleric floats new political outfit in Bengal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The pirzada said that the newly launched outfit might contest state elections from all 294 assembly seats.

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf speaks to Haji Syed Salman Chisti, Gaddi Nashi, Dargah Ajmer Sharif, the hereditary custodian of the dargah and the 26th generation descendant of Khwaja Garib Nawaz (as the Pir is known) to understand the meaning and significance of the gesture.

Heropanti 2 Review

Heropanti 2 Review

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Idiocy is the source of Heropanti 2's outdated thrills, observes Sukanya Verma.

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The blast targeted a van carrying police officers outside the Data Darbar shrine, the largest Sufi shrine in South Asia.

20 Kg Of Mehendi for KatVic Wedding

20 Kg Of Mehendi for KatVic Wedding

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

While the couple has kept mum about their relationship, according to sources close to the development, the wedding festivities -- starting with sangeet and mehendi followed by the marriage ceremony -- will be held from December 7 to 9.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

WATCH: Soulful music from Kutch

WATCH: Soulful music from Kutch

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Songs from the Rann.

Sonia Gandhi offers 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif

Sonia Gandhi offers 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif

Rediff.com13 May 2013

All India Congress Committee President Sonia Gandhi on Monday offered a chadar at the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti on the occasion of the 801st Urs.

Like Ranbir-Aishwarya's chemistry in Bulleya? VOTE!

Like Ranbir-Aishwarya's chemistry in Bulleya? VOTE!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

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Kejriwal woos Goans with free pilgrimage if AAP comes to power

Kejriwal woos Goans with free pilgrimage if AAP comes to power

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday promised free pilgrimage to various religious centres, including Ayodhya and Ajmer Sharif, if his party is voted to power in Goa in the assembly polls due in next February, which he said is a 'third guarantee' being given by AAP to Goans.

Son of Swat peace negotiator killed in Pak

Son of Swat peace negotiator killed in Pak

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The son of Sufi Muhammad, a hardline cleric who negotiated the controversial peace deal between Pakistani authorities and Taliban, has been killed in shelling in the Dir district of North Western Frontier Province, where security forces are conducting operations against the militants. Kifayatullah, the son of Sufi Muhammad, was killed while another relative was injured in the shelling at the cleric's hometown of Maidan in Dir.

Mumbai's Haji Ali dargah bars women in tomb area

Mumbai's Haji Ali dargah bars women in tomb area

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The management of Mumbai's iconic Sufi shrine Haji Ali Dargah has restricted the entry of women.

6 killed in terrorist attacks in two Pak cities

6 killed in terrorist attacks in two Pak cities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

At least six persons, including a child, were killed and more than 30 others injured in two bomb attacks targetting a Sufi shrine and a mosque in the Pakistani cities of Peshawar and Quetta on Thursday.

Elderly Buddhist monk hacked to death in B'desh

Elderly Buddhist monk hacked to death in B'desh

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Assailants slit his throat sometime on Friday night, they said.

Meet Bollywood's HOT MUMS in their 40s

Meet Bollywood's HOT MUMS in their 40s

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Namrata Thakker takes a look at Bollywood's batch of hot mamas in their 40s.

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

It is astonishing, even for many of us who may have wide exposure to music, to see how such world-class performers are so little known in their own land, notes Aakar Patel.

Implement Places of Worship Act strictly: Waqf board

Implement Places of Worship Act strictly: Waqf board

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 provides for maintaining the 'religious character' of holy structures as it existed on August 15, 1947.

Must watch: How Palash Sen and Euphoria rocked Goa

Must watch: How Palash Sen and Euphoria rocked Goa

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Almost two decades later, the 90s pop band haven't lost their charm...or music.

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'Irrfan was known in his friend circles as a Sufi-esque man who was never detached from any incident, person or situation,' remembers Rajesh Abhay, a friend of the actor since their days at NSD.

Fire damages historic shrine in Srinagar

Fire damages historic shrine in Srinagar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

As many as 22 fire tenders along with pumps were dispatched to the spot immediately to douse the flames.

What's keeping star kids busy? Take a look!

What's keeping star kids busy? Take a look!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Just how have Bollywood's star kids been entertaining themselves in the lockdown?

'For Me, Love Is...'

'For Me, Love Is...'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'In this day and age when love is just a swipe away, Shiddat talks about love in its purest, most honest form.'

Lisa Ray on the JOYS of Motherhood

Lisa Ray on the JOYS of Motherhood

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Janhvi, Sara workout together... Ayushmann celebrates nine years of Vicky Donor...

Scorching summers leave India hot and sweaty!

Scorching summers leave India hot and sweaty!

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Melting roads, deserted streets, exhausted pedestrians, and thirsty animals is what the scorching summer has left Indians with. Severe heat wave conditions currently prevail over many parts of the nation with temperatures in central and western India soar beyond 45C. Take a look!

Taliban leader hints it may not fight for Kashmir

Taliban leader hints it may not fight for Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Pakistan's Taliban leader Maulana Sufi Mohammed has indicated that Tehrik Nifaz Shariat-e-Mohammedi, which signed a peace deal with Pakistan government in restive Swat region, would not wage a struggle for Kashmiris.

Salim-Suleiman: Scoring for Kurbaan

Salim-Suleiman: Scoring for Kurbaan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Composer duo Salim-Suleiman tell us how they made music for Kurbaan.

The truth about Dhawan's SRK touch celebration style

The truth about Dhawan's SRK touch celebration style

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who is in a sublime form in the ongoing Champions Trophy, has narrated interesting moments of his career.

18 killed in suicide attack at Shia shrine in Pakistan

18 killed in suicide attack at Shia shrine in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

No group claimed responsibility for the attack but the Taliban usually target shrines as they consider it un-Islamic.

PIX: Aniruddh Dave, Shubhi Ahuja's royal wedding

PIX: Aniruddh Dave, Shubhi Ahuja's royal wedding

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

A look at the pictures.

COVID-19: Here's how Bollywood is chilling at home

COVID-19: Here's how Bollywood is chilling at home

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Film folk have erased their busy work schedules, thanks to the coronavirus health scare, and are enjoying some time out indoors.

Shiv Sena workers disrupt Pak band's press conference

Shiv Sena workers disrupt Pak band's press conference

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Shouting anti-Pakistan slogans, dozens of Shiv Sena activists on Tuesday disrupted the press conference of a Sufi music band from that country at the Mumbai Press Club, the police said.

'We have become a corrupt people'

'We have become a corrupt people'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'What kind of education have we had if we can't treat another human being with equal respect?'

Tourist trains to connect pilgrim centres

Tourist trains to connect pilgrim centres

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Private participation in the pilgrim sector will also be encouraged, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda said while presenting Rail Budget 2014-15.

J&K: 2 cops martyred in separate terror attacks

J&K: 2 cops martyred in separate terror attacks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

One cop killed near the revered Chrar-e-Shareef shrine and another outside the residence of a Hurriyat leader, in the Kashmir Valley officials said.

Ranbir Kapoor's TOP 10 HITS

Ranbir Kapoor's TOP 10 HITS

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Joginder Tuteja celebrates Ranbir's birthday by looking at his top 10 hits.

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Tune in to the desert

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Tune in to the desert

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Every year, Mehrangarh Fort comes alive with folk music from across the world. The author soaks in the lilting melodies of Jodhpur RIFF.