News for 'urdu'

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If you want Ranbir to get the girl, this film isn't for you.

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Wasim Akram backs Babar Azam to take over Test captaincy, urges him to be assertive

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

While the brand was accused of 'defacing' the Hindu festival of Diwali by naming its festive collection as Jashn-e-Riwaaz (celebration of tradition), the company insisted that it is not a Diwali collection, which will be soon launched under 'Jhilmil si Diwali' promo.

Nitish's party criticises Yogi for 'abba jaan' remark

Nitish's party criticises Yogi for 'abba jaan' remark

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

"Terms like 'unity in diversity' are used for our country. The country belongs to all. No remarks should me made that harm the country," Singh, a confidant of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, told reporters when asked for his reaction to the BJP leader's comments.

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

Amid Maha turmoil, Raut tweets about 'naya mausam'

Amid Maha turmoil, Raut tweets about 'naya mausam'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Politics in Maharashtra took an unexpected turn after the Shiv Sena walked away from its longtime ally the Bharatiya Janata Party over sharing the chief ministerial post after the assembly results were declared on October 24.

'BJP's game plan': Uddhav rejects AIMIM alliance offer

'BJP's game plan': Uddhav rejects AIMIM alliance offer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

'The BJP has ordered the AIMIM to defame the Shiv Sena, to raise questions on Shiv Sena's Hindutva'

Mob stones man to death in Pak for desecrating religious book, 62 held

Mob stones man to death in Pak for desecrating religious book, 62 held

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

According to eyewitnesses, the police arrived in the village before the incident took place, but the mob seized the victim from the SHO's custody and tied him to a tree, after which he was lynched to death.

'Manto's predictions of Pakistan are shockingly accurate'

'Manto's predictions of Pakistan are shockingly accurate'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

'Manto is the only writer to grasp what the project of Pakistan would eventually mean,' says Aakar Patel, who has translated a collection of Saadat Hasan Manto's essays in a just-released book Why I Write.

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Initial information from a reliable police source said that the two women killed in the blast were Chinese nationals and may have been the target of the blast.

'He never changed religion, is Qazi above Constitution', asks Wankhede's wife

'He never changed religion, is Qazi above Constitution', asks Wankhede's wife

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

"Is that Qazi above the Constitution? He should produce papers to show Sameer Wankhede had converted (to Islam) to marry his first wife," Redkar said, adding Wankhede had performed the 'nikah' in 2006 only to fulfil the wish of his late mother, who was Muslim.

Has China occupied Indian territory in Ladakh? Rahul asks Rajnath

Has China occupied Indian territory in Ladakh? Rahul asks Rajnath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Once RM is done commenting on the hand symbol, can he answer: Have the Chinese occupied Indian territory in Ladakh,' he asked on Twitter. Singh had on Monday hit out at Gandhi with a couplet of noted Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib, saying when there is pain in the hand, one takes medicine, but what does one do when the hand itself is a pain.

Hijab row: Angry parents protest, girl refuses to write exam

Hijab row: Angry parents protest, girl refuses to write exam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Scenes of angry parents of such children arguing with police and school authorities and an instance of a student trying to flaunt a saffron scarf as an apparent retaliation were also reported.

'Why did Tom Alter have to go?'

'Why did Tom Alter have to go?'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

'If he was unwell in May, he gave no indication of it at all. Tom was his usual cheerful, helpful, kind and generous self.'

Savarkar wrote mercy petitions on Gandhi's request: Rajnath

Savarkar wrote mercy petitions on Gandhi's request: Rajnath

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

"He was an icon of the Indian history and will remain so. There can be a difference of opinion about him, but to look down on him as inferior is not appropriate and justifiable. He was a freedom fighter and a staunch nationalist, but people who follow the Marxist and Leninist ideology are the ones who accuse Savarkar of being a fascist...," Singh said, adding that the hatred towards Savarkar is illogical and unplaced.

2 Kashmir residents held for Sunjwan terrorist attack

2 Kashmir residents held for Sunjwan terrorist attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

As per one of the arrested persons, the slain terrorists were Pashto-speaking either from a village in Pakistan bordering Afghanistan or from Afghanistan itself, the Jammu police chief told reporters in Jammu in the evening.

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

'Women have 100 per cent inclusion in the health sector. They are also teaching in the education sector. They are working in each and every one of those sectors where they are required'

'I wondered whether I would ever get to act again'

'I wondered whether I would ever get to act again'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

'I have great friends in film industry but professionalism and friendship are two different cups of tea. When it comes to producing a movie, every producer thinks of saleable actors,' says Dino Morea.

Wankhede was Muslim at the time of his 1st marriage, claims Qazi

Wankhede was Muslim at the time of his 1st marriage, claims Qazi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

'I had performed the 'nikah' of Sameer Wankhede and Shabana Qureshi. Her father had approached me to perform the marriage in the Lokhandwala complex area of Mumbai. The groom's name was Sameer Dawood Wankhede who married Shabana Qureshi'

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Vinod Dua was a Hindi broadcast journalism pioneer with stints in Doordarshan and NDTV.

Gujarati in JEE: Mamata alleges bias, calls for protest

Gujarati in JEE: Mamata alleges bias, calls for protest

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

She claimed states were not consulted about it, a charge dismissed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the examination.

Won't allow any interference: Taliban after ISI chief's visit

Won't allow any interference: Taliban after ISI chief's visit

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The Taliban have confirmed that Pakistan's powerful intelligence chief Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has met its de facto leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, amidst efforts by the insurgent group to finalise a government in Afghanistan.

Pakistan's Ali to invite Indian cricketers to wedding

Pakistan's Ali to invite Indian cricketers to wedding

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

'The contest is on the field and not off it. In the end, we are all professional cricketers and must share happiness'

Balloons, pigeon part of Pak armoury in psy-war against India

Balloons, pigeon part of Pak armoury in psy-war against India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Pakistan wants to unsettle those living in hamlets along the International Border in Jammu and Punjab, say security personnel.

Sitharaman delivers 2.17 hr-long Budget speech, earns praises

Sitharaman delivers 2.17 hr-long Budget speech, earns praises

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Her speech was laced with Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit and even Tamil verses.

Will raise human rights: US envoy-designate to India

Will raise human rights: US envoy-designate to India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

"Few nations are more vital to the future of American security and prosperity than India," Garcetti told the committee.

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad profiles Professor Riazur Rahman Sherwani, 94, versatile mind, intrepid intellectual.

National Awards: Ayushmann, Vicky share Best Actor

National Awards: Ayushmann, Vicky share Best Actor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The 66th National Awards have been announced, and Hindi cinema has emerged a major winner.

Chintan Shivir: 'High on optics, low on delivery'

Chintan Shivir: 'High on optics, low on delivery'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'It was disappointing on two counts. One is on the leadership issue and second is how the Congress must win elections.'

NEET-UG to be conducted in 13 languages; centre in Kuwait

NEET-UG to be conducted in 13 languages; centre in Kuwait

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The languages which are now being offered are Hindi, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Urdu and English.

Saluting *THE* Voice

Saluting *THE* Voice

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar was my introduction, the beginning, the basic, the identity of film music. Sukanya Verma salutes The Legend.

Hafiz Saeed pens column in Pakistani newspaper as 'contributing writer'

Hafiz Saeed pens column in Pakistani newspaper as 'contributing writer'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'Illegal aggression of India on East Pakistan... Why Pakistan is avoiding advocating for Kashmiri people' written by "Professor Hafiz Mohammad Saeed" appeared in Daily Dunya (an Urdu publication of Dunya media group of Mian Amer Mahmood) on Sunday.

The Man Who Changed Lives

The Man Who Changed Lives

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

This Teacher's Day, students remember Syed Feroze Ashraf, 'Uncle' who changed the lives of many children forever.

'You'll never know a decision is right until you make it'

'You'll never know a decision is right until you make it'

Rediff.com24 May 2013

His love for the language, his grit to fight the odds, helped Subramani Ramachandran realise his dream of publishing his book on Urdu poems.

Here's what keeps Katrina busy on Phantom sets

Here's what keeps Katrina busy on Phantom sets

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The actress is busy working on her Urdu and Hindi diction.

When 2 balloons put Punjab on high alert

When 2 balloons put Punjab on high alert

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

The balloons were first seen by a villager near his house on Friday and when he found the note written in Urdu, he handed them over to the police.

Mumbai man gets lifer for hijack scare on Jet flight

Mumbai man gets lifer for hijack scare on Jet flight

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Salla was accused of creating a hijack scare by planting a threat note written in English and Urdu in the tissue paper box of the aircraft's toilet.

Here's what the Mirzapur stars are up to!

Here's what the Mirzapur stars are up to!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Mirzapur 2 has been entertaining everyone on Amazon Prime Video, and inviting interesting conversations.

Govt launches 24X7 toll free mental rehabilitation helpline

Govt launches 24X7 toll free mental rehabilitation helpline

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The helpline 'KIRAN' (1800-599-0019) was launched by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot. The helpline will offer mental health rehabilitation services with the objective of early screening, first aid, psychological support, distress management, mental well being, promoting positive behaviour and psychological crisis management, the minister said.

Kasab had pleaded for 'daya' in a four-line plea

Kasab had pleaded for 'daya' in a four-line plea

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Ajmal Kasab, the face of the dastardly 26/11 terror strike on Mumbai who was hanged on November 21, had begged for 'daya' (mercy) from the President through his four-line clemency plea written in elementary Urdu, which was rejected.