News for '-abbas'

Sohail Abbas set to return to Pakistan team

Sohail Abbas set to return to Pakistan team

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

Drag flick specialist Sohail Abbas is expected to make his return to international hockey in the proposed Test series against India early next year. The 31-year-old penalty corner specialist holds the record for the highest number of goals scored in international hockey. He has scored 274 goals, surpassing Dutch legend Paul Litjens's record a few years back.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Pakistan are dangerous opponents for the best of teams in major tournaments but they could face a rocky road in their quest

Crew Sees Competition From Godzilla!

Crew Sees Competition From Godzilla!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

After being in theatres for 10 days, Crew and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have similar box office collections.

Google apps, Facebook, Instagram face network outage

Google apps, Facebook, Instagram face network outage

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Many users of Gmail, YouTube and social networks Facebook and Instagram faced problems in logging into their accounts in several parts of the world, including India on Tuesday evening.

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.' 'She centralised power to the extent that you would see her representatives or her party office bearers having overly represented in these institutions.' 'That perhaps would have been the biggest blunder that she committed.'

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi convicted for poll code violation; gets bail

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi convicted for poll code violation; gets bail

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

A local court on Wednesday sent Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to one year in jail for violating prohibitory orders during the 2009 Lok Sabha polls. Judicial magistrate Manish Kumar held Naqvi guilty under sections 143 (unlawful assembly), 341 (wrongful restraint) and 342 (wrongful confinement) of the Indian Penal Code, 7 Criminal Law Amendment Act and Section 144 of CrPC.

Why Is Salman Wearing Torn Pants?

Why Is Salman Wearing Torn Pants?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

It's the season for glamorous Diwali parties, and after Manish Malhotra's fashionable bash, Varsha and Producer Ramesh Taurani threw a grand party at their residence.

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama. Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.

Sonakshi Gets Naughty In Egypt!

Sonakshi Gets Naughty In Egypt!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The New Year has started, and many film folk have resumed work. But for many others, the holiday isn't over just yet!

'Have asked Zaheer Abbas to help us out with Indo-Pak series'

'Have asked Zaheer Abbas to help us out with Indo-Pak series'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Encouraged by a recent ICC statement on the importance of Indo-Pak cricket ties, the PCB has now sought the assistance of the ICC President Zaheer Abbas to convince India to play in December.

India urges Iran to release 40 sailors detained from 4 ships

India urges Iran to release 40 sailors detained from 4 ships

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal made the request during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran on Monday.

Saba-Hrithik On A Movie Date

Saba-Hrithik On A Movie Date

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Bollywood couples didn't mind a midweek date, as they stepped out to watch Zoya Akhtar's new OTT film, The Archies at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Pakistan's Super 8 qualification chance hinges on winning big in their last two games against Canada and Ireland.

Pakistan drop Usama Mir, bring back Haris Rauf for England, Ireland T20s

Pakistan drop Usama Mir, bring back Haris Rauf for England, Ireland T20s

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Pakistani selectors on Thursday dropped leg-spinner Usama Mir for the T20 series in Ireland and England while recalling fast bowler Haris Rauf.

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Biden, in his call with Netanyahu, updated him on US military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, according to a readout of the call.

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Is Our Take On Avengers'

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Is Our Take On Avengers'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'All the action you will see is primarily live... Akshay sir and I running through fire, through bomb blasts, using actual weaponry... all the action scenes are real.'

Recognise These Bollywood A-Listers?

Recognise These Bollywood A-Listers?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Shanaya ticks off her bucket list... Anjali-Nivin take their film to Rotterdam... Shehnaaz asks for some divine intervention...

Pak Prez makes U-turn on 'Palestine solution' after row

Pak Prez makes U-turn on 'Palestine solution' after row

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Alvi's comments walking back on the earlier stance came during a meeting with Dr Saleh bin Abdullah Humaid, Imam Khatib at Masjid Al-Haram, and adviser at Saudi Royal Courts of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, according to a report in the newspaper Dawn.

Pak Prez calls for 'one-state solution' to Palestine, retracts later

Pak Prez calls for 'one-state solution' to Palestine, retracts later

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has stirred a controversy by proposing a 'one-state solution' to the Palestine problem in a significant departure from established policy, prompting the caretaker government to distance itself from the remarks and calls for his resignation.

Will strike back, Pak FM had warned Iranian counterpart

Will strike back, Pak FM had warned Iranian counterpart

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday night targeted two bases of the Balochi militant group Jaish al Adl in Pakistan's border town of Panjgur in Balochistan province.

'I Don't Think I've Made It'

'I Don't Think I've Made It'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

'It's taken me very long to get my foot into the door. But the kind of work or central roles that I want are still few.'

Jat Pat Times For Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Jat Pat Times For Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'We start shooting in January and will complete in April.'

'It was pagalpan!'

'It was pagalpan!'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'I was mad, I was crazy to do something like that. I shouldn't have done it. I would never do it again.'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'

Afghan pacer Naveen slapped with 20-month ban

Afghan pacer Naveen slapped with 20-month ban

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq was on Monday handed a 20-month ban from participating in the International League T20

Action Time For Alaya!

Action Time For Alaya!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Amyra attends a wedding... Ali has an announcement... Mahesh Babu goes trekking...

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Anu Malik reveals how Baazigar revived his career.

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'There is one way to defeat the intention behind this directive: To patronise Muslim establishments that have been forced to identify themselves.' 'This is one opportunity for the Congress to show that the 'mohabbat ki dukaan' its leader talks about does exist.' 'Can Akhilesh Yadav, who has asked the court to take note of this directive, order his party members to do this?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Does Shahid Get Paid 40 Crore?

Does Shahid Get Paid 40 Crore?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Kam bola aapne.'

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.

Top Pak Gen seeks early retirement after appointment Army chief

Top Pak Gen seeks early retirement after appointment Army chief

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Lt Gen Abbas -- commissioned in 1987 by Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in the 41 Baloch Regiment -- has formerly served as the personal secretary to the chief of former army chief Gen Raheel Sharif.

Mitchell, Williamson slam 50s as NZ outclass Pakistan

Mitchell, Williamson slam 50s as NZ outclass Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson hit fifties as New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 46 runs in the first T20 International.

India sends medical aid among 38.5 tonnes of relief materials to Palestine

India sends medical aid among 38.5 tonnes of relief materials to Palestine

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The consignments were sent in a C-17 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

Pak poll: Rejected ballots exceed win margin in 24 constituencies

Pak poll: Rejected ballots exceed win margin in 24 constituencies

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

According to a report in the Dawn newspaper, 22 constituencies with a greater number of rejected votes than the margin of victory fell in Punjab, with one each in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh province.

Salman Parties With Shah Rukh, Aamir

Salman Parties With Shah Rukh, Aamir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

When Aamir Khan parties, he makes sure the entire film industry parties with him!

When Nita Ambani Got An Award...

When Nita Ambani Got An Award...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson, Reliance Foundation, was presented the Global Leadership Award by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in New Delhi on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series