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Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

A close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday confirmed that a 'proposal' to make the Janata Dal-United president convener of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) came up at the meeting of coalition leaders through virtual mode.

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'The BJP is racing against its opponents by putting a chain on their legs.'

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Must read: A Hindu's battle to preserve Urdu!

Must read: A Hindu's battle to preserve Urdu!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

In four years, Rekhta has become the largest online repository for Urdu poetry and literature in the world, says Veenu Sandhu.

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

With the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good biopic of a personality like Savarkar could be made. But this film is lost in polemics, as is the case with almost every biopic and period drama today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Aditi Sings Ang Laga De, Noodle Sa Dil

Aditi Sings Ang Laga De, Noodle Sa Dil

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'There must have been some wonderful genetic disorder due to which I was attracted towards filmi songs.'

Govt to simplify Urdu syllabus

Govt to simplify Urdu syllabus

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The ministry has gone through the entire syllabus and reached a conclusion that there are some words that are not in use by the regular Urdu speakers.

Urdu-medium UG, PG programmes

Urdu-medium UG, PG programmes

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (A central university established by an Act of Parliament in the year 1998) invites applications.

K'taka teacher tells students to 'go to Pakistan', shunted

K'taka teacher tells students to 'go to Pakistan', shunted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The sources also said the teacher was upset with the noise in the class. In a fit of rage, she scolded the children and asked them to go to Pakistan if they did not want to study.

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast.

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party which won the third largest number of seats in the National Assembly in the elections appears to be split on whether to join a coalition government or sit on Opposition benches.

Alert: Diploma in Urdu language

Alert: Diploma in Urdu language

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Alert: Diploma in Urdu language

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'We will teach them about our idol Mohammad Sahab and all the great men of other religions as well -- about Shri Ram, Krishna, Yeshu, Bhagwan Mahavir.' 'We want children from the madrasas to become doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers and walk in the footsteps of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.' 'That is why we have named the modern madrasas after Dr Kalam.'

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

On Tuesday, the 6' 6" Pakistan fast bowlers was bowled over yet again by Ansha Afridi, whose dad Shahid played some cricket in his day :)

Urdu is Benazir's Achilles' heel now

Urdu is Benazir's Achilles' heel now

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Oxford-educated Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto's clumsy speeches in Urdu, sprinkled with English words, have become a good way to pep up party conversations in Pakistan.

'People will forget everyone when they hear you'

'People will forget everyone when they hear you'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'The credit for giving me my first major break goes to Master Ghulam Haider.'

BJP releases manifesto in Urdu for DDC polls in Kashmir

BJP releases manifesto in Urdu for DDC polls in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The manifesto claims that while the BJP has unified the country by abrogating provisions of Article 370 and Article 35A that provided special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration -- an amalgam of several mainstream political parties, including the Ntional Conference and the People's Democratic Party -- was working against the national interest for vote bank politics.

NY cops eavesdrop on Urdu, Bengali speakers

NY cops eavesdrop on Urdu, Bengali speakers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

With memories of the 9/11 attacks etched in the psyche of New Yorkers, city police say they give particular attention to Urdu and Bengali speakers when they eavesdrop in restaurants and stores to gather information on terrorists.

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

India has also taken note of reports of Saeed's son Talha contesting elections in Pakistan and said the "mainstreaming" of radical terror outfits in the neighbouring country is nothing new and that it has been part of its State policy for a long time.

Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

He also wrote the lyrics of Hosh waalon ko khabar kya from Sarfarosh.

Maha to issue Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas

Maha to issue Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The decision comes a day after Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said a government-appointed committee scrutinised 1.72 crore old documents (including those of Nizam-era) and among them, 11,530 records were found where Kunbi caste was mentioned.

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.

Maratha quota: Panel examining Nizam-era documents gets extension till Dec 24

Maratha quota: Panel examining Nizam-era documents gets extension till Dec 24

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The development comes in the wake of an indefinite hunger strike launched by activist Manoj Jarange in Jalna district on Wednesday to demand reservation for the Maratha community.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Urdu writer Qurratulain Haider passes away

Urdu writer Qurratulain Haider passes away

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Haider, author of 12 novels and several short stories, is credited with instilling a new sensibility in Urdu literature.

First recipient returns Kunbi certificate: 'Can't feed me and starve my brothers'

First recipient returns Kunbi certificate: 'Can't feed me and starve my brothers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A Maratha community member from Dharashiv in Maharashtra, who was the first one to be given the Kunbi caste certificate in the district as part of the ongoing survey exercise, has decided to return the document to the authorities, saying he wants all Marathas in the state to be given this benefit.

'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!''

'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'As we grow older, we fight much less with each other.' 'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!'' 'I would recommend it for all relationships.' 'In anger, we can say many hurtful things that can leave a deep scar, so dropping it is the healthy way of preventing that from happening.'

Wasim Akram's new wife learning Urdu

Wasim Akram's new wife learning Urdu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Pakistani pace legend Wasim Akram has revealed that his newly-wedded Australian wife has converted to Islam and is learning Urdu.

Kalam's poems now in Urdu

Kalam's poems now in Urdu

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Engineer poet Shakil Shifai, who authored the book titled 'Mera Safar' from the English version of 'My Journey' recited one of the poems of the book in Urdu after presenting it to the President.

Nida Fazli, the last of the great Urdu poets

Nida Fazli, the last of the great Urdu poets

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

For generations to come it will be difficult for any other Urdu poet to attain such high standards as Nida Fazli, who passed into the ages on Monday, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com.

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'When Fadnavis takes our help, it was sabka saath.' 'But when we support his rival, the latter is branded as appeasing Muslims.'

Maha district begins issuing Kunbi certificates to facilitate Maratha quota

Maha district begins issuing Kunbi certificates to facilitate Maratha quota

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Amid a fresh wave of protests in Maharashtra over the Maratha quota demand, authorities in Dharashiv district of the state on Wednesday started distributing Kunbi caste certificates to the eligible Maratha community members, paving the way for their inclusion in the OBC category.

Maratha quota: Jarange's ultimatum as CM holds all-party meet

Maratha quota: Jarange's ultimatum as CM holds all-party meet

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday reiterated that he will stop drinking water from Wednesday evening if his demand for reservation to the Maratha community is not fulfilled by the Maharashtra government.

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

Govt withdraws controversial curbs on Urdu writers

Govt withdraws controversial curbs on Urdu writers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The HRD ministry on Thursday said, after the body drew flak for seeking an undertaking from writers that the content will not be against the government or the country.

Govt favours Maratha quota, says Shinde after all-party meet

Govt favours Maratha quota, says Shinde after all-party meet

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Leaders at an all-party meeting on Maratha quota chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday passed a resolution asking activist Manoj Jarange to call off his indefinite fast.

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.