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The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Preferring to play down the controversy stirred by Shoaib Akhtar's recently released autobiography 'Controversially Yours', in which he has made some tall claims, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik said, there was no point in giving much importance to the pacer's book.

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Preferring to play down the controversy stirred by Shoaib Akhtar's recently released autobiography 'Controversially Yours', in which he has made some tall claims, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik said, there was no point in giving much importance to the pacer's book.

5 Chinese nationals killed in suicide attack in Pak

5 Chinese nationals killed in suicide attack in Pak

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

At least five Chinese nationals were among the six persons killed on Tuesday when an explosive-packed vehicle rammed into their bus in Pakistan's troubled northwestern province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, officials said.

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Two ministers who raised the banner of revolt with former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot during the political crisis also find their names in the list.

Shoaib Akhtar gets away with warning

Shoaib Akhtar gets away with warning

Rediff.com8 May 2004

A medical commission report found his injury during the third and final Test against India "inconclusive".

I was offered lead role in Bollywood movie Gangster: Shoaib

I was offered lead role in Bollywood movie Gangster: Shoaib

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Shoaib Akhtar revealed that he was approached for the Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt's crime-drama movie Gangster, which released in 2005 with the offer to play the lead role.

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, once a nemesis of many a top Indian batsman, is now ready to offer advice to his arch-rivals saying that Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron will be key to India's 2015 World Cup defence.

What's On Pooja Hegde's Mind?

What's On Pooja Hegde's Mind?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Tara enjoys a candle light dinner... Vijay prays for new beginnings... Mahesh Babu promotes his film...

'Why are they interested only in Gujarat fake encounters?'

'Why are they interested only in Gujarat fake encounters?'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The Gujarat government told the Supreme Court on Thursday that the petitioners who have sought a probe into the alleged fake encounters in the state from 2002 to 2006 need to explain the reasons for their "selective public interest" in raising the issue.

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Akhtar ignores PCB notices

Akhtar ignores PCB notices

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Temperamental fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has gone on the warpath with the Pakistan Cricket Board insisting he will not respond to any notices sent to him by the PCB over his recent critical statements in the media.

Akhtar, Kaneria to attend disciplinary hearing

Akhtar, Kaneria to attend disciplinary hearing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Shoaib Akhtar and Danish Kaneria will appear before a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disciplinary committee on Tuesday to respond to charges of violating the players' code of conduct. The duo were charged with criticising PCB policies following the board's announcement of the new central contracts in January.

Iqbal defends Akhtar's inclusion

Iqbal defends Akhtar's inclusion

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Faisal Iqbal, who was included in place of injured skipper Shoaib Malik, rallied behind pacer Shoaib Akhtar, saying his aggression was a plus point for Pakistan.

PCB slaps legal notice on Akhtar

PCB slaps legal notice on Akhtar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Shoaib Akhtar's woes were further compounded on Thursday when the banned pacer was served a legal notice by Pakistan cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf for making defamatory statements about him and the PCB.

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The PML-N, however, rejected the demand and claimed that it was winning Thursday's elections.

Shoaib Akhtar hospitalised with chest infection

Shoaib Akhtar hospitalised with chest infection

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Shoaib Akhtar, who was running high temperature, was diagnosed with chest infection, team media manager Ehsan Malik said on Tuesday evening.

Farhan Akhtar Can Do That!

Farhan Akhtar Can Do That!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'I don't get bothered by other shows, hosted by celebrities. The only pressure I feel is to run my own show well, and make sure it is fun and entertaining.' Farhan Akhtar gets ready for television.

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar still harbours hopes of playing for Pakistan and is keeping himself fit for any call-up to the national side in the future. The maverick pacer was banned for five years by Pakistan Cricket Board on six counts of code of conduct violations and the uproar over the decision prompted the Senate Standing Committee on Sports to hold a hearing with Akhtar in Islamabad on Monday.

China offers to ease tension between Pakistan, Iran

China offers to ease tension between Pakistan, Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

China Thursday offered to play a 'constructive role' to ease tension between Pakistan and Iran following their missile strikes against each other over the last two days and asked the two countries to 'exercise restraint and calmness and avoid escalation'.

After Iran's strike, China vows to protect Pakistan

After Iran's strike, China vows to protect Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

As China's Foreign Minister Sun Weidong visited Pakistan on a mediation mission, a statement from Foreign Ministry on Monday said it is maintaining close contacts with Pakistan and Iran to 'bridge their differences'.

Shoaib Akhtar signs with Indian Premier League

Shoaib Akhtar signs with Indian Premier League

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

The suspended Pakistan fast bowler said he signed with the IPL after receiving permission from the PCB.

Look Who's Back To Make You Laugh

Look Who's Back To Make You Laugh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The highly anticipated trailer of the third installment of Fukrey, starring Richa Chadha, Varun Sharma, Pulkit Samrat, Pankaj Tripathi and Manjot Singh, is out, and its cast can't keep calm.

Shoaib Akhtar again caught on camera tampering

Shoaib Akhtar again caught on camera tampering

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Pakistan cricket was embroiled in another controversy after pacer Shoaib Akhtar was caught on camera tampering with the ball during England's Rose Bowl win on Wednesday.

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'If Modi is re-elected again, we can forget these things for a long time.'

Zoya Akhtar to work with Ranveer Singh?

Zoya Akhtar to work with Ranveer Singh?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Looking forward to duel with Tendulkar: Akhtar

Looking forward to duel with Tendulkar: Akhtar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has lot of reasons to look forward to the upcoming World Cup, having missed the previous edition due to a doping ban, and one of them is the possibility of a duel with Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar.

Shoaib Akhtar to skip dope test

Shoaib Akhtar to skip dope test

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The Pakistan bowler is in England and will miss the PCB dope test to be held in Lahore on Friday.

Akhtar in Pakistan World Cup squad

Akhtar in Pakistan World Cup squad

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Pakistan included injured fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul in their 15-man squad for next month's World Cup.

Akhtar likely to be appointed as Pakistan's bowling consultant

Akhtar likely to be appointed as Pakistan's bowling consultant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is mulling over approaching former speedster Shoaib Akhtar for the bowling consultant role as it continues its search for big names to mentor cricketers at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Akhtar's name has come into consideration because of the unavailability of former pacer Aqib Javed, whose name was earlier finalized for the role.

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in New Delhi

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in New Delhi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Reader Anuj sends us a picture.

Shoaib Akhtar available for Asia-Africa series

Shoaib Akhtar available for Asia-Africa series

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The Pakistan fast bowler said he's fit and training hard.

Javed Akhtar gets death threat over fatwa issue

Javed Akhtar gets death threat over fatwa issue

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Lyricist and Rajya Sabha member Javed Akhtar on Saturday lodged a case with the Mumbai police after he received an e-mail threat for criticising a fatwa banning women working with men.In the complaint, Akhtar said that he received an email in which it was stated that the countdown to his end has begun. The email also dared Akhtar to try to save himself if he could.On Tuesday, the Darul Uloom Deoband, in a Talibanesque fatwa, decreed that it is 'haram' and illegal.

Is the ban on Akhtar, Asif justified?

Is the ban on Akhtar, Asif justified?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Message board on the ban on Shoaib Akhtar and mohammad Akthar.

Javed Akhtar gets Indira Gandhi Prize

Javed Akhtar gets Indira Gandhi Prize

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Noted lyricist, poet and screenplay writer Javed Akhtar was on Tuesday presented the Indira Gandhi Prize for National Integration at a function where post-Godhra riots in Gujarat issue figured.

PCB slams Akhtar for having liposuction surgery

PCB slams Akhtar for having liposuction surgery

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has again rubbed Pakistan Cricket Board the wrong way by opting to have liposuction surgery without consulting or informing the authorities.

Let fast bowlers show raw emotion on field: Akhtar to ICC

Let fast bowlers show raw emotion on field: Akhtar to ICC

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) would kill off cricket by trying to stifle fast bowlers with rules and regulations.

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Yes, there have not been any express fast bowlers that are coming from the MRF Pace Foundation that we used to have back in the years.' 'But that's not going to happen anymore. Now, in the next few years, you are gonna see a lot of really good fast bowlers coming out from the MRF Pace Foundation again.'