News for '-zaidi'

Indian F1 to go ahead after court hearing delayed

Indian F1 to go ahead after court hearing delayed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Sunday's Indian Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled after the Supreme Court deferred hearing in a case seeking its cancellation over tax issues to next week.

'Communalism and terrorism are inextricably linked

'Communalism and terrorism are inextricably linked

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

'The Dar ul-Uloom Deoband could serve as an effective ambassador for India in the Muslim world and even beyond, and could be a means to inform others about India's composite culture and religiously-plural society.' Maulana Abdul Khaliq Madrasi, deputy rector of the Dar ul-Uloom Deoband, in a rare interview.

Face off! Congress asks EC to get PM's posters removed ahead of polls

Face off! Congress asks EC to get PM's posters removed ahead of polls

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Congress raised strong objection to presence of Modi's photograph in posters of oil companies put up to popularise cooking gas distribution initiative.

Iraqi shoe thrower released from prison

Iraqi shoe thrower released from prison

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Muntazer, 30, was initially sentenced to three years for assaulting a foreign head of state but had his jail time reduced to one year on appeal. He is being freed early because of good behaviour.

Iraqi shoe thrower offered cars, homes and a wife!

Iraqi shoe thrower offered cars, homes and a wife!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

In preparation for his early release next Monday, following a presidential pardon, the offers are rolling in for Zaidi who has won the adulation of millions in the Arab world, The Guardian reported.

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Launches and sales of house property have seen a continuous drop.

'Bush shoe': New orders for 300,000 pairs!

'Bush shoe': New orders for 300,000 pairs!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

The world's most notorious pair of black leather shoes, that made history, has even generated 100 jobs in Turkey.

Will EC throw EVM hacking challenge at all-party meet?

Will EC throw EVM hacking challenge at all-party meet?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The date of the proposed challenge, an official said, would be decided after the all-party meeting.

Cabinet okays EC plan for voting machines with receipts

Cabinet okays EC plan for voting machines with receipts

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The clearance to the proposal of "procurement of VVPAT units" was given by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a brief discussion. The EC has sought Rs 3,174 crore in all for procuring over 16 lakh paper trail machines to cover all polling stations in the country.

Telling the story of the birth of a nation is never easy: Shyam Benegal

Telling the story of the birth of a nation is never easy: Shyam Benegal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

"Telling the story of the birth of a nation is never easy. Especially if that nation is as big and diverse as India," said Shyam Benegal about 'Samvidhaan -- The Making of the Constitution of India'.

Market looks to reform signals from Bihar election result

Market looks to reform signals from Bihar election result

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already taken a lead with his knock-on-door campaign.

Rs 50 crore offer for shoes hurled at Bush

Rs 50 crore offer for shoes hurled at Bush

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Mohamed Makhafa, a retired school teacher, says he considers the size 10s a "medal of freedom and more valuable than everything he owns", Al Jazeera news channel reported.

 SAARC nations may open doors for CAs

SAARC nations may open doors for CAs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Indian chartered accountants may be seen practising in Pakistan as well as other SAARC countries and vice-versa in two to three years.A proposal to give mutual recognition to CAs in one another's nation was mooted by South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), a body of SAARC.

Which is YOUR favourite Anurag Kashyap film? VOTE!

Which is YOUR favourite Anurag Kashyap film? VOTE!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Does Manmarziyaan feature in your list?

Pakistan drop Peshawar venue

Pakistan drop Peshawar venue

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Lack of facilities and proper security arrangements for match officials and teams forced PCB to remove the northwestern frontier province city from its list.

Election Commission should make me its brand ambassador: Kejriwal

Election Commission should make me its brand ambassador: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday told the poll panel that his remarks were aimed at containing graft and sought a review of its order to allow him to repeat the comments.

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Usually, online and offline discounts are similar. If discounts are too high, check builder's credentials.

PCB to help 55 bowlers with suspect actions

PCB to help 55 bowlers with suspect actions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

In a bid to identify bowlers with suspect actions at an early stage, Pakistan has set up a bowling action review committee under former Test player Mudassar Nazar.

Saif-Katrina in post 26/11 terror film

Saif-Katrina in post 26/11 terror film

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The film will be directed by Kabir Khan.

Mathrani and Sehgal to get security cover

Mathrani and Sehgal to get security cover

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The government has taken this decision after a perceived threat to them.

India to host 2011 World Cup final

India to host 2011 World Cup final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

While the opening ceremony would be held in Bangladesh, a PCB official said on Saturday.

Pakistan recall Afridi after ban

Pakistan recall Afridi after ban

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

Pakistan have included the all-rounder in a 16-man squad for their final three ODIs against England.

Pakistan players get handsome pay rise

Pakistan players get handsome pay rise

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

PCB Director Abbas Zaidi said the board had gone for the pay increase because the players were the reason for the improving financial position of the ruling body.

PCB questions Inzamam dismissal

PCB questions Inzamam dismissal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

The issue was brought to match referee Roshan Mahanama's attention in writing by Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer.

Mohammad Asif gets pay boost

Mohammad Asif gets pay boost

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

The Pakistan pace sensation has been given a pay raise after his impressive performances against India and Sri Lanka.

BJP govt may overlook Brahma for CEC post

BJP govt may overlook Brahma for CEC post

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party government has begun the search for the new chief election commissioner when the present incumbent V S Sampath demits from office on January 15, 2015.

Bihar assembly polls: Political parties say they are ready for the big fight

Bihar assembly polls: Political parties say they are ready for the big fight

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A day after Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi hinted at the next Bihar assembly polls being held in September-October, most of the political parties including ruling Janata Dal-United and Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party claimed they were fully ready for it.

Musharraf initiates PCB shake-up

Musharraf initiates PCB shake-up

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

President Pervez Musharraf appointed a director of cricket operations and an ad-hoc committee.

Pak appoint Waqar as bowling coach

Pak appoint Waqar as bowling coach

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

He will be looking after the Pakistan senior, A and under-19 teams besides being based at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.

Shoaib signs contract with PCB

Shoaib signs contract with PCB

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

The Pakistan fast bowler signed the central contract with the PCB after it revised some clauses in view of his prior commitments.

Pakistan donate match fees

Pakistan donate match fees

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Pakistan's cricket team donated 25 percent of their match fees from the third Test against Australia to aid victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

Pakistan drop Shoaib Malik

Pakistan drop Shoaib Malik

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Batsman Faisal Iqbal and pace bowler Umar Gul were included in the 16-man squad for the final Test against India, starting on Sunday.

PCB to continue with contracts

PCB to continue with contracts

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Pakistan would continue with the system of central contracts for its players except for those with fitness or bowling action problems

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Prices in Bengaluru, the National Capital Region, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, however, witnessed an uptick during the period.

Afridi reverses decision to quit Tests

Afridi reverses decision to quit Tests

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan convinced Shahid Afridi to pull back his decision to quit Tests until 2007 World Cup

Pakistan target Waqar as bowling coach

Pakistan target Waqar as bowling coach

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis is in line to be appointed as bowling coach for this month's tour of India.

Imrana's father-in-law denied bail

Imrana's father-in-law denied bail

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

The accused father-in-law Mohammed is already in judicial custody.

Reports on Ahmedabad are media speculation: PCB

Reports on Ahmedabad are media speculation: PCB

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

'The PCB has not said anything to the media on its reservations about Ahmedabad as a venue. It is all media speculation,' PCB spokesman Abbas Zaidi said.

Pak players to watch match with Bush

Pak players to watch match with Bush

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Senior Pakistani players have been asked to attend a children's cricket match that U.S President George W. Bush will watch in Islamabad.

EC to buy over 16 lakh VVPAT machines for 2019 LS polls

EC to buy over 16 lakh VVPAT machines for 2019 LS polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The commission issued letter of intent to ECIL and BEL -- both PSUs -- on Friday, two days after the Union Cabinet cleared its proposal to buy 16,15000 voter verifiable paper audit trail units at an estimated cost of Rs 3,173.47 crore.