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How Karim Lala Helped Helen...

How Karim Lala Helped Helen...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A new book reveals how Bollywood star Helen sought help from the Mumbai underworld after being evicted from her home by her ex-husband.

Rakesh Maria reveals how don Karim Lala helped Helen

Rakesh Maria reveals how don Karim Lala helped Helen

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A new book reveals how Bollywood dancer Helen sought help from the Mumbai underworld after being evicted from her home by her ex-husband.

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'This game against Tottenham will be important for us... to be (around) the top of the league.'

Sher-Khan, Kabuliwalla: Modi's Afghanistan address had it all

Sher-Khan, Kabuliwalla: Modi's Afghanistan address had it all

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

The memorable portrayal of a pathan 'Sher Khan' by actor Pran in Bollywood movie 'Zanjeer' on Friday found its way into diplomacy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned it to underscore how Indians view Afghans as true and magnanimous friends.

50 Years On: Relive India's 1975 hockey World Cup title

50 Years On: Relive India's 1975 hockey World Cup title

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

March 15, 2025, Saturday, marks the 50th anniversary of India's landmark victory over Pakistan in the final of the 1975 hockey World Cup.

Aslam Sher Khan calls for boycott of CWG

Aslam Sher Khan calls for boycott of CWG

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Former Hockey Olympian Aslam Sher Khan called for boycott of the Commonwealth Games as he feels the event is a "colossal waste" for a country like India.

After 25 years, Pak army admits role in Kargil War

After 25 years, Pak army admits role in Kargil War

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

In his speech, General Munir highlighted the role of the army in defending the motherland with the support of the people of Pakistan and also touched upon various conflicts with India, including the Kargil War.

Has Ed Sheeran Got SRK's Pose Right?

Has Ed Sheeran Got SRK's Pose Right?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The British singer is in Mumbai currently for a gig, and met up with SRK on Wednesday.

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pakistan may want to undertake a 'false flag' operation in J&K to divert attention from the situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but infiltrating one SSG battalion into J&K and having two SSG battalions waiting to follow suit means war, which Pakistan cannot afford in its current economic crisis, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

8-feet tall Afghan cricket fan struggles to find accommodation

8-feet tall Afghan cricket fan struggles to find accommodation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

8 feet and two-inch tall Afghan cricket fan struggled to find a hotel room in Lucknow

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Hockey India's situation is expected to be reviewed again in FIH's next executive board meeting.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

In his communication, Batra also pointed fingers towards the team management without specifying anything.

PIX: Meet Salman Khan's latest heroine

PIX: Meet Salman Khan's latest heroine

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Salman Khan will launch Angela Jonsson a fresh young face in his new film, Sher Khan.

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

On May 25, Batra was removed as IOA chief after the Delhi High Court struck down the post of 'life member' in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body elections back in 2017.

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra quit his positions as International Hockey Federation president and also gave up IOC membership, hours after CBI conducted multiple raids at his residence and offices in New Delhi and Jammu.

Why India risks losing next year's hockey World Cup

Why India risks losing next year's hockey World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

If Hockey India does not adopt a Sports Code-compliant Constitution at the earliest, the country runs the risk of losing the hosting rights of the Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held from January 13 to 29.

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run its day-to-day affairs

Pak army remembers Kargil martyr

Pak army remembers Kargil martyr

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

The army held a special ceremony at the grave of Captain Karnail Sher Khan, of the Northern Light Infantry regiment, at his native town Karnail Sher Khan Kili in NWFP on Monday.

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A worn-out fantasy of shallow wisdom and unspectacular effects, perhaps it's time to close the book on the Mowgli legend, feels Sukanya Verma.

Congress fields Kamal Nath's son from Chhindwara

Congress fields Kamal Nath's son from Chhindwara

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The party also announced that Kamal Nath will contest the bypoll for the Chhindwara assembly constituency.

Two top HuJI ultras arrested

Two top HuJI ultras arrested

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Few hours after their escape from police custody in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, two top militants of Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami were on Thursday arrested from Doda district.

OAI advices Shah Rukh to disassociate from IPL

OAI advices Shah Rukh to disassociate from IPL

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The Olympians Association of India (OAI) has advised bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan to disassociate himself from the IPL and rather promote a sport that brings glory to the nation.

'It's impossible to get an appointment with Sonia'

'It's impossible to get an appointment with Sonia'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Fourteen ex-MPs of the Congress party have slammed the coterie around Congress president Sonia Gandhi and blamed senior managers and party general secretaries for the widening gap between the leadership and the workers and the lack of communication and interaction.

Review: Telugu Zanjeer, Toofan, lacks soul

Review: Telugu Zanjeer, Toofan, lacks soul

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Thoofan, the Telugu remake of Zanjeer as a separate film on account of its contemporary theme rather than compare it with the cult classic Zanjeer.

The many avatars of Mowgli!

The many avatars of Mowgli!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Mowgli, over the years!

Indian hockey is run on the whims of the FIH: Khan

Indian hockey is run on the whims of the FIH: Khan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Hockey Olympian Aslam Sher Khan is of the opinion that Indian hockey is run on the whims of FIH and there was no need to have a foreign coach on board.

Magadheera is technically brilliant

Magadheera is technically brilliant

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Rajamouli has effectively directed this Telugu reincarnation story starring Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan Teja.

IOA suspends IHF

IOA suspends IHF

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday suspended the Indian Hockey Federation and said it will be replaced by an ad-hoc commission, comprising five former Olympians.

Indian origin boy to play Mowgli in Disney's Jungle Book

Indian origin boy to play Mowgli in Disney's Jungle Book

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

To be directed by Jon Favreau, the film is set for an October 2015 release.

Pargat named Indian team manager

Pargat named Indian team manager

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Former Olympian Pargat Singh has been named the Indian team's manager for the Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Aslam Sher promises transparency in selection

Aslam Sher promises transparency in selection

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

The former Olympian, who heads the Indian Olympic Association-appointed five-member selection committee following the dissolution of the Indian Hockey Federation, says he wants the national hockey team to be a united and powerful force as depicted in the Bollywood film Chak de India.

Pakistani girl axed to death in 'honour killing'

Pakistani girl axed to death in 'honour killing'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

The girl was killed after her father became suspicious that she was having an affair with a youngster in Jhang tehsil in Punjab province. Seeing them together, he, along with relatives, axed the girl to death, while the boy managed to escape.

Kargil war hero promoted from traffic constable to ASI

Kargil war hero promoted from traffic constable to ASI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Kargil war hero and Vir Chakra awardee Satpal Singh works as a traffic constable in Punjab's Bhawanigarh town. He was a part of the Indian Army's Operation Vijay. He was an important figure in the Battle of Tiger Hill which took place between India and Pakistan during the Kargil war in 1999.

Aslam Sher resigns from IHF

Aslam Sher resigns from IHF

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

The former India full-back quit the selection committee, saying it indulges in discrimination and high-handedness while selecting players.

IHF appoints selection committee

IHF appoints selection committee

Rediff.com13 May 2004

Former Olympians Gurbux Singh, B P Govinda, Aslam Sher Khan and Surinder Singh Sodhi were named in a seven-man team.

Aslam Sher flays KPS Gill

Aslam Sher flays KPS Gill

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

The former hockey ace said the IHF chief must take the 'blame and responsibility' for the team's dismal show in the recent Rabobank Trophy.

It's a great honour: Ajitpal Singh

It's a great honour: Ajitpal Singh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004