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IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Pak foreign minister disqualified by court for holding UAE work permit

Pak foreign minister disqualified by court for holding UAE work permit

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif now unable to hold public or party office after the verdict.

'Desperate' Imran 'begged' military to save his govt: Maryam Nawaz

'Desperate' Imran 'begged' military to save his govt: Maryam Nawaz

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Maryam told the charged workers that the days of trouble for Khan had begun.

SIX Reasons to watch Uyare

SIX Reasons to watch Uyare

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

It stirs up your emotions and you end up feeling attached to each of the characters in Uyare like you've known them forever, feels Divya Nair

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The high court said "foisting extremely grave and serious penal provisions", engrafted under the UAPA, "frivolously" upon people would undermine the intent and purpose of the Parliament in enacting a law that is meant to address threats to the very existence of our nation.

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'

Setback for Imran Khan as Pak PM's son takes oath as Punjab CM

Setback for Imran Khan as Pak PM's son takes oath as Punjab CM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Hamza was re-elected to the post by just three votes amidst high drama.

T20 World Cup: India staring at league stage exit

T20 World Cup: India staring at league stage exit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

With the Indians scheduled to play the last game of the league stage, against Namibia, they might get an opportunity to improve their net run rate, provided other results favour them.

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

Rediff.com11 May 2022

CSK will be eliminated if they lose to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Shehbaz Sharif, the joint opposition's candidate for the post of prime minister, on Sunday vowed that the new government in Pakistan want to 'move forward' and not indulge in 'politics of revenge'.

Bollywood's Ticket To Hollywood

Bollywood's Ticket To Hollywood

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Desi sightings in Western fare are no longer a rarity.

Imran gets a reprieve as Pak parliament session put off to Monday

Imran gets a reprieve as Pak parliament session put off to Monday

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Pakistan National Assembly's crucial session on a no-trust motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan was adjourned on Friday without tabling of the resolution, amid vociferous protests from opposition lawmakers.

Struggling CSK, Punjab Kings in battle for survival

Struggling CSK, Punjab Kings in battle for survival

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Punjab Kings are placed eighth while Chennai Super Kings occupy the penultimate slot in the 10-team IPL points table.

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

At least 40 people, including 20 police personnel, were injured during the clashes, the police said on Saturday.

IPL 2022: Can battered CSK rediscover old magic vs RCB?

IPL 2022: Can battered CSK rediscover old magic vs RCB?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings would need to lift themselves after a nightmarish start to the season as they target their first win of IPL 2022 when they take on a high-flying Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday.

IPL: Delhi aim to solve opening conundrum vs CSK

IPL: Delhi aim to solve opening conundrum vs CSK

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Delhi Capitals will aim to solve their opening conundrum quickly and boost their chances of making it to the IPL play-offs when they take on a lacklustre Chennai Super Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Eyes on Dhoni, Kohli as CSK, RCB seek redemption

Eyes on Dhoni, Kohli as CSK, RCB seek redemption

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Chennai Super Kings's fragile bowling vis-a-vis Royal Challengers Bengaluru's struggling batting line-up put them on even keel when they face-off in an important mid-table clash of the IPL match in Pune on Wednesday.

PIX: Narine stars again as Knight Riders win to go top

PIX: Narine stars again as Knight Riders win to go top

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

A fine all-round bowling display saw Trinbago Knight Riders win the battle of the unbeaten teams and go to the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) table. Glenn Phillips was the only standout for the Jamaica Tallawahs as the power-hitters struggled for fluency, and Sunil Narine's second consecutive 50 did the bulk of the work even as the Knight Riders took their time about the chase.

IPL Preview: What CSK, Lucknow must do to win

IPL Preview: What CSK, Lucknow must do to win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

CSK, LSG seek improvement in top-order batting after opening losses

IPL 2022: Royals seek another Buttler show to clinch play-offs spot

IPL 2022: Royals seek another Buttler show to clinch play-offs spot

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Jos Buttler would be eagerly waiting to pounce on an inexperienced Chennai Super Kings attack in order to clinch a play-offs berth for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022 match on Friday.

Gujarat Titans eyeing top-2 finish with win over CSK

Gujarat Titans eyeing top-2 finish with win over CSK

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Gujarat Titans are currently at the top of the IPL table with 18 points from 12 games and a win on Sunday will more or less secure them a top-2 finish. That would mean an extra chance of making it to the final.

IPL 2022: Battle for survival as Mumbai take on CSK

IPL 2022: Battle for survival as Mumbai take on CSK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will be aiming to register their first win of IPL 2022 and keep their slim chances alive when they face Chennai Super Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

IPL: Focus on Jadeja, Pandya as CSK, Gujarat clash

IPL: Focus on Jadeja, Pandya as CSK, Gujarat clash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

It will be a test of wits between two new captains in Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya when defending champions Chennai Super Kings clash with debutants Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Pune on Sunday.

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan down New Zealand for second win

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan down New Zealand for second win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between New Zealand and Pakistan, in Sharjah, on Tuesday.

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While Robin Uthappa had scored a fifty in one of the games, the likes of Moeen Ali and Ambati Rayudu have failed to capitalise on their starts.

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

After a lifetime of showing us what it means to 'act at the top of one's bent and never hit a false note', Mammootty had the good sense, in the third act of his career, to pare down his style, become less mannered, draw directly from life. And getting a performer like that to play characters who seem 'completely dead inside', is, in my view, a betrayal of his legacy, his still-burning ambition, and his still-sharp feelers, observes Sreehari Nair.

Yeh Ballet review

Yeh Ballet review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sooni Taraporewala makes us root for her young characters even if we aren't entirely sure about the depth of their feelings, feels Sukanya Verma.

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Malik has been the find of the season as he outsmarted the top batters of the world with his brutal pace.

Will Pakistan beat Australia Tonight?

Will Pakistan beat Australia Tonight?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Pakistan players's T20 Internationals records updated after the game against Scotland in the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq was named interim head coach following the resignation of Misbah ul-Haq.

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chennai Super Kings have so far failed to display the stuff that won them the IPL last season, and new skipper Ravindra Jadeja must seek improvement on multiple fronts against Punjab Kings when they meet at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

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.

Reading down UAPA has nationwide ramifications: SC in students case

Reading down UAPA has nationwide ramifications: SC in students case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The high court judgments will "not to be treated as precedent by any court" to give similar reliefs, the apex court said while hearing Delhi police's appeal against the bail granted to 3 Delhi students.

Meet Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

Meet Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Pakistan players at the T20I World Cup and their T20 Internationals records.

Shehbaz Sharif: From being exiled to potential PM

Shehbaz Sharif: From being exiled to potential PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Shehbaz, the 70-year-old younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, has served as chief minister of the country's most populous and politically crucial Punjab province thrice.

Tadap Review

Tadap Review

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Tadap makes sure that it reaches out to the youth, observes Joginder Tuteja.

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The blast occurred at an Imambargah located near the Qissa Khwani Bazaar area of Peshawar when the worshippers were offering Friday prayers.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

Delhi riots: Release of student activists further deferred

Delhi riots: Release of student activists further deferred

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Student activists Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha will remain in jail despite being granted bail by the high court here in the North East Delhi riots 'conspiracy' case as a lower court on Wednesday deferred its order on a plea for immediate release.

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The charged PTI supporters, including women and children, showed their solidarity with Khan during the rally that started at 9 pm on Sunday and lasted till 3 am on Monday.