News for '-asif'

Preview: Rejuvenated CSK brace for Delhi Capitals test

Preview: Rejuvenated CSK brace for Delhi Capitals test

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Whether it was promoting Sam Curran to the opener's slot or finishing pacer Deepak Chahar's quota upfront while using seven bowlers to dry up runs, every move produced desired result.

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The middle-order continues to remain a concern for CSK with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni himself not being at his best.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Take your pick from these four releases.

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

KKR have plenty of resources in bowling but Karthik, it seems, has not been able to manage them well

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for his role in a fixing scandal, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The former Test opener was banned for 10 years by an anti-corruption tribunal in 2018 for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2017.

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad (since inception) have traditionally been two of the most balanced sides in most IPL editions but both have ensured scratchy starts this year

Three England-bound Pak cricketers COVID-19 positive

Three England-bound Pak cricketers COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The infected players will go into self-isolation.

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mattis also warned Pakistan of global "diplomatic isolation" and losing its Non-NATO ally status if it failed to take action against safe havens to terrorists on its soil.

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

'India can secure its borders,' Parrikar's reply to Pak nuke threat

'India can secure its borders,' Parrikar's reply to Pak nuke threat

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday dismissed his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif's statement on use of nuclear weapons.

Can Dhoni's CSK bounce back this year?

Can Dhoni's CSK bounce back this year?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Chennai Super Kings will be determined to erase their IPL 2020 nightmare when they failed to make it to the IPL play-offs for the first time.

From IPL player to net bowler: Life comes full circle for Sangwan

From IPL player to net bowler: Life comes full circle for Sangwan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Exactly 13 years after he impressed with his incisive swing bowling in the Under-19 World Cup and the inaugural edition of IPL, left-arm seamer Pradeep Sangwan will now be a designated "net bowler" for Delhi Capitals in the UAE along with five others.

2nd Test PIX: Pakistan in control after Abbas wrecks Australia batting

2nd Test PIX: Pakistan in control after Abbas wrecks Australia batting

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Having dismissed Australia for a paltry 145 in their first innings, Pakistan stretched their lead to a daunting 281 by stumps on day two with Zaman's 66 and an unbeaten 54 by Ali taking them to 144-2.

Pro-Khalistan leader seen with Pak army chief at Kartarpur ceremony

Pro-Khalistan leader seen with Pak army chief at Kartarpur ceremony

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Indian media taking a myopic view is selectively showing Mr Gopal Singh meeting COAS. Army Chief met all guests at the venue irrespective of identity. A peace initiative should not be subjected to propaganda'

Army man arrested on charge of aiding ISI agent in Lucknow

Army man arrested on charge of aiding ISI agent in Lucknow

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

An army man was arrested for allegedly helping an Inter-Services agent nabbed in Meerut a week ago, the police said on Saturday. The Special Task Force of the UP police arrested Sunit Kumar from Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, a STF spokesman said.

10 OTT shows to watch

10 OTT shows to watch

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Fresh off the OTT oven, Sukanya Verma picks 10 hot new treats for you.

Will CSK play spoilsport as desperate KKR eye victory?

Will CSK play spoilsport as desperate KKR eye victory?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

KKR with 12 points from 12 games would like to win the next two encounters to ensure a smooth passage while CSK, currently at the bottom of the eight-team table, are only playing for pride.

'Nabbed madrasa teacher sheltered extremists from Pak'

'Nabbed madrasa teacher sheltered extremists from Pak'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Investigators also found that the accused, Abdul Rahman, 37, was closely related to one of the persons held in connection with the 2007 GlasgowInternationalAirport attack, but failed to gather further leads in this line of inquiry.

Clerics, who went missing in Pakistan, to return to India on Monday

Clerics, who went missing in Pakistan, to return to India on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said she had spoken to one of the clerics.

Embattled CSK face uphill task against rampaging RCB

Embattled CSK face uphill task against rampaging RCB

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

After eight defeats in 11 outings, Chennai Super Kings will look to give their forgettable campaign a semblance of respectability when they take on in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League in Dubai on Sunday.

'There were days of absolute despair'

'There were days of absolute despair'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'You realised there was a struggle outside and now your struggle is to survive, live in prison, to retain your feelings, your humanity, and collectively continue doing inside what you were doing outside.'

Struggling for survival, CSK face fierce rivals Mumbai Indians

Struggling for survival, CSK face fierce rivals Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians have been in ominous form and the varied bowling attack could prove a challenge for the CSK batters, who are low on confidence.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Struggling CSK, Royals in battle for survival

Struggling CSK, Royals in battle for survival

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have failed to live up to expectations in the IPL so far and are placed sixth and seventh respectively on the points table in the eight-team competition.

40-yr-old arrested as 1 killed in firing at AAP MLA's convoy

40-yr-old arrested as 1 killed in firing at AAP MLA's convoy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The hunt for the remaining two accused persons is on, Additional DCP (southwest) Ingit Pratap Singh said. Police said there was no political angle behind the incident.

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Keeping trusted men in key positions at Lahore, Rawalpindi and Peshawar has become vital for Bajwa, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pakistan's ex-army chief to head Saudi-led military coalition

Pakistan's ex-army chief to head Saudi-led military coalition

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The Saudi-led coalition is also engaged in a military operation in Yemen since March 2015 when Houthis drove out the government led by President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who is believed to be in exile in Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India's external intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing of involvement in "whipping up terrorism" in the country.

Nazriya to make her comeback

Nazriya to make her comeback

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The lab is run at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and becomes the fifth biomechanics lab to be approved by ICC.

Dhoni-led CSK seek turnaround against Kings XI Punjab

Dhoni-led CSK seek turnaround against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

CSK have better resources but they must utilise them to the hilt. Teams:

Eid celebrations at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Eid celebrations at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

It is about prayers and piety, but also about food and festivity.

Manju Warrier to play a super cop

Manju Warrier to play a super cop

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.

ICC to react after jury's final verdict on 4th charge

ICC to react after jury's final verdict on 4th charge

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The International Cricket Council reserved its reaction on the conviction of Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammed Asif on spot-fixing charges till the jury decides on the fourth accusation of latter's acceptance of corrupt payments.

Spot-fixing: Butt appeals against jail sentence

Spot-fixing: Butt appeals against jail sentence

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Jailed Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt has filed an appeal against his 30-month sentence, a media report has claimed.

Meet Prithviraj's daughter, Alamkritha

Meet Prithviraj's daughter, Alamkritha

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.

Come forward with fresh mind for peace talks: Pak tells India

Come forward with fresh mind for peace talks: Pak tells India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Ahead of the first-ever National Security Advisor-level talks, Pakistan on Monday asked India to end the blame game and come forward with a fresh mind for the dialogue.

Pak considering legal options for Jadhav case review

Pak considering legal options for Jadhav case review

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Ghafoor said the reports of the amendment in the Pak Army Act to implement ICJ verdict regarding Jadhav are 'incorrect'.

Spot-fixing: Judge slaps fines too on convicted Pak trio

Spot-fixing: Judge slaps fines too on convicted Pak trio

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

The three Pakistani cricketers -- Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who were handed jail sentences for their involvement in spot-fixing, were also ordered by Justice Jeremy Cooke to pay up the prosecution cost of the case.