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Madani writes to President for 'honest' probe

Madani writes to President for 'honest' probe

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Kerala-based People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, arrested in connection with the 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blasts, has petitioned President Pranab Mukherjee for an investigation by a team of 'honest officers' into charges against him and clear his name if found innocent.

PIX: Bayern Munich are undisputed kings of Europe

PIX: Bayern Munich are undisputed kings of Europe

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich won the Champions League for a sixth time by beating Paris St Germain 1-0 in Sunday's final

First Look: Balakrishna's 99th film Dictator

First Look: Balakrishna's 99th film Dictator

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

An action film, Dictator will release in January.

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Qataris have been barred from attending matches as the UAE, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt, cut political and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017 over allegations Doha supports terrorism -- a charge Qatar denies.

Barcelona confirm Neymar release clause has been paid

Barcelona confirm Neymar release clause has been paid

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Neymar's legal representatives had paid his 222 million euros (200 million pounds) release clause and French television station RMC Sports said the Brazilian had signed a five-year contract with Paris St Germain.

Battle lines drawn for the Nadigar Sangam Elections

Battle lines drawn for the Nadigar Sangam Elections

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The elections were recently postponed.

Hussain to help England for ODIs

Hussain to help England for ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

England will use the retired ODI skipper's experience during their upcoming one-day campaigns.

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Paris St Germain on Tuesday issued a terse "no comment" following reports in England that the French champions had approached Jose Mourinho to become their new manager.

Swiss open criminal probe into ex-FIFA official Valcke, Qatar businessman

Swiss open criminal probe into ex-FIFA official Valcke, Qatar businessman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Valcke, the banned former FIFA secretary general, and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the chief executive of Qatar's beIN Media, over World Cup broadcasting deals.

England's Archer sets sight on Kohli's scalp in World Cup

England's Archer sets sight on Kohli's scalp in World Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'I'd quite like to get Virat out, because I was not able to get him in the IPL because I think a leggie got him in every game he played'

Smith made me feel stale as captain: Hussain

Smith made me feel stale as captain: Hussain

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

The former England captain said 'Smith has the energy which I like to think I had when I started'.

Hussain leaves strong legacy: English media

Hussain leaves strong legacy: English media

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

The England captain's resignation was greeted with a mixture of surprise and regret.

PSG turn down Real Madrid move for Ancelotti

PSG turn down Real Madrid move for Ancelotti

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Paris St Germain have rejected a bid by Real Madrid to hire coach Carlo Ancelotti, club president Nasser al Khelaifi said on Monday.

England end victory drought

England end victory drought

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

Half-centuries by Nasser Hussain and Alec Stewart and an improved all-round bowling performance helped England win their first match after 13 without victory and beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs on Tuesday.

Ongoing break a 'welcome rest' for India players: Shastri

Ongoing break a 'welcome rest' for India players: Shastri

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Sport coming to a standstill owing to the COVID-19 pandemic is a 'welcome rest' for India cricketers, feels head coach Ravi Shastri, who has spent barely 10-11 days at home since leaving for the World Cup last May.

Harmanpreet 'manipulative, undeserving captain': Mithali's manager

Harmanpreet 'manipulative, undeserving captain': Mithali's manager

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur faced backlash from Mithali Raj's manager.

Hussain says 'brilliant' Panesar deserves more chances

Hussain says 'brilliant' Panesar deserves more chances

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar deserves more chances to play for England in Test cricket, having once again proved his doubters wrong, says former Test captain and cricket commentator Nasser Hussain.

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Endrendrum Punnaga certainly succeeds in entertaining the audience.

Beckham's PSG salary to be donated to children's charity

Beckham's PSG salary to be donated to children's charity

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

David Beckham's salary at Paris St Germain will be donated to a children's charity in Paris, the former England captain said on Thursday.

Beckham signs up for last tango in Paris

Beckham signs up for last tango in Paris

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

David Beckham is poised to join Ligue 1 club Paris St Germain, Sky Sports News reported on Thursday.

No viable alternative to Dhoni, says Dravid

No viable alternative to Dhoni, says Dravid

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The clamour for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's removal as India's captain might be becoming shriller by the day but former skipper Rahul Dravid feels he is the man to take the team forward as there is no viable alternative in sight.

10 Indian CEOs among world's most-influential chief executives

10 Indian CEOs among world's most-influential chief executives

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon came first in the CEOWORLD magazine's global ranking of the best chief executives across all industries for 2019.

Mercurial Pakistan chase consistency and World Cup in England

Mercurial Pakistan chase consistency and World Cup in England

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Sarfraz and his men must heed the advice from someone who famously galvanised a traditionally fractious side to World Cup glory in 1992.

Joe Root's captaincy in trouble?

Joe Root's captaincy in trouble?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Root cut a rather forlorn figure as Australia celebrated moving 2-1 ahead in the series but insists he is still the right man to lead England forward.

Delhi Belly remake to be called Naughty in Tamil

Delhi Belly remake to be called Naughty in Tamil

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The Tamil remake is set to release early next year.

Cricket Buzz: Buttler gets praise from Roy, Hussain

Cricket Buzz: Buttler gets praise from Roy, Hussain

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Buttler blasted a 50-ball century, his eighth in one-dayer, in Saturday's second ODI against Pakistan, prompting former England captain Nasser Hussain to rank the 28-year-old among the all-time greats in this format.

India, Qatar sign agreements on visas, cyberspace, investments

India, Qatar sign agreements on visas, cyberspace, investments

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Modi and the Qatari Prime Minister, who is in New Delhi on his first visit, discussed enhancing cooperation in defence and security, in particular in cyber security and agreed on joint action to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing.

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Smith's condition worsened and Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed he is not fit to play in the third Test, which starts on Thursday.

Aggressive Jamshed drives Pakistan past Australia

Aggressive Jamshed drives Pakistan past Australia

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Pakistan, led by an aggressive 97 from opening batsman Nasser Jamshed, cruised to a seven-wicket win in the second One-Day International against Australia.

Blanc parts ways with PSG

Blanc parts ways with PSG

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Coach Laurent Blanc parted ways with Paris St Germain, putting pen to paper on a 22-million-euro ($25 million) severance deal.

Review: Dammu is strictly for NTR Jr fans

Review: Dammu is strictly for NTR Jr fans

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

The film highlights all the predictable potboiler elements that an average film boasts of.

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

The exercise to add the inmates' names to the electoral roll was initiated in February this year.

First look: NTR, Trisha and Karthika come together for Dammu

First look: NTR, Trisha and Karthika come together for Dammu

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The film is scheduled to release on April 27.

Suspected ISIS operatives sent to 7-day NIA custody

Suspected ISIS operatives sent to 7-day NIA custody

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Eleven suspected ISIS operatives arrested from across the country were today remanded in seven days NIA custody by a Delhi court.

Modi reaches Doha, economic cooperation high on agenda

Modi reaches Doha, economic cooperation high on agenda

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

On his arrival, Modi was warmly received by Qatar's Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani at the airport.

Would like to know what selectors think about Dhoni's future: Ganguly

Would like to know what selectors think about Dhoni's future: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Ganguly also said that he would like to speak to Dhoni and know what he wants.

Watch out for Mahesh Babu this Sankranti

Watch out for Mahesh Babu this Sankranti

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Directed by Puri Jagannadh, The Businessman will see Mahesh Babu and Kajal Agarwal in the lead.

Deiva Thirumagal wins two awards at Osaka Asian Film Festival

Deiva Thirumagal wins two awards at Osaka Asian Film Festival

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Starring Vikram in the lead the film is inspired by the Hollywood film I am Sam.

Irked BCCI to discuss Hussain issue with ECB

Irked BCCI to discuss Hussain issue with ECB

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Taking strong objection to former England captain Nasser Hussain's comparison of Indian cricketers to 'donkeys', the BCCI on Monday decided to take up the issue with the English Cricket Board (ECB).

'Dravid has shown exceptional mental strength'

'Dravid has shown exceptional mental strength'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said the senior batsman has shown some of his own team-mates what it takes to be an international cricketer.