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Pakistan batting great Abbas takes over as ICC president

Pakistan batting great Abbas takes over as ICC president

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed the role of the International Cricket Council president.

Misfiring Pakistan take on confident USA in their opener

Misfiring Pakistan take on confident USA in their opener

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The run-up to the marquee event has been chaotic to say the least with change in captaincy, shuffling of the top-order and players coming out of retirement.

BJP's Naqvi against order issued to eateries on Kanwar yatra route

BJP's Naqvi against order issued to eateries on Kanwar yatra route

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

In the backdrop of the Muzaffarnagar police's order asking eateries on the Kanwar yatra route to display their owners' names, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said it may spread the 'disease of untouchability'.

ABBA in US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

ABBA in US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

The pop quartet had previously been nominated for induction but failed to make the final cut.

Zaheer Abbas may get the axe

Zaheer Abbas may get the axe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

The former Pakistan captain is likely to be replaced as team manager for the ICC Champions Trophy following his "failure" to play a stronger role in the Oval Test fiasco.

Abbas Ali, Bundela tire BCB XI

Abbas Ali, Bundela tire BCB XI

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

Syed Abbas Ali compiled a strokeful 122 as Central Zone made 248 for three on the first day against the visiting Bangladesh team.

Abbas Ali's century takes Tripura to 228/6

Abbas Ali's century takes Tripura to 228/6

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Veteran Syed Abbas Ali smashed an unbeaten century to guide Tripura to 228 for six against Andhra Pradesh on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match in Ananatapur.

Abbas feels pressure of Pakistan's eyes on him

Abbas feels pressure of Pakistan's eyes on him

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Pakistan's hopes for their first Olympic hockey medal since 1992 lie mostly in the 29-year-old drag flick expert.

Wallah Habibi Manushi!

Wallah Habibi Manushi!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

After Mast Malang Jhoom, add another song from Bade Miyan Chote Miyan to your playlist: Wallah Habibi.

Maidaan, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Release Postponed!

Maidaan, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Release Postponed!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The great Wednesday clash between the year's big releases have been postponed by a day.

Pak drops plan to send Ibne Abbas as its envoy to India

Pak drops plan to send Ibne Abbas as its envoy to India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Pakistan has dropped plans to send Syed Ibne Abbas as the new high commissioner to India and instead replaced him with career diplomat Abdul Basit, a top Pakistani official said on Monday.

Pakistan World Cup squad announcement delayed due to...

Pakistan World Cup squad announcement delayed due to...

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has delayed the announcement of its World Cup squad until late May due to fitness and performance issues with some players.

Abbas Tyrewala: a one-man show

Abbas Tyrewala: a one-man show

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.' 'And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.'

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Forget comic chops, you'll not find an ounce of camaraderie between Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff as they go about firing ammo and flexing abs at a zombie-like army for nearly three excruciating hours of this noisy drivel, observes Sukanya Verma.

BDCM or Maidaan? Who Scored Higher At Box Office?

BDCM or Maidaan? Who Scored Higher At Box Office?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

With no major notable release coming up, and if the word-of-mouth comes into action, one may expect a miracle.

Abbas-Mustan's Race 2 enters the 100 crore club?

Abbas-Mustan's Race 2 enters the 100 crore club?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

After UP, Uttarakhand implements kanwar route eatery order

After UP, Uttarakhand implements kanwar route eatery order

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

An Uttar Pradesh government spokesperson said a formal order for all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route in the state was likely to be issued soon.

10 years later, Abbas returns to Kannada cinema

10 years later, Abbas returns to Kannada cinema

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The actor talks about his latest movie Appu Pappu.

'Jaded' Abbas, Butt not in Azlan Shah squad

'Jaded' Abbas, Butt not in Azlan Shah squad

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Senior players Sohail Abbas, Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi were on Wednesday dropped from the 18-member Pakistan squad for next month's Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia.

2024's Biggest Hindi Flops So Far

2024's Biggest Hindi Flops So Far

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Films that turned out to be box office disappointments.

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts, especially if General Hameed turns approver to save his skin, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Sohail Abbas is king of penalty corners: Taekema

Sohail Abbas is king of penalty corners: Taekema

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

He is one of the most lethal drag-flickers the world has ever seen, but for Taeke Taekema Pakistan's Sohail Abbas is the 'king of penalty corners' just by the sheer magnitude of his conversion rate.

Rakul-Jackky To Have A GREEN Wedding

Rakul-Jackky To Have A GREEN Wedding

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Rakul Singh and Jackky Bhagnani confirmed their relationship in October 2021.

Shaheen to lead new look Pakistan team for T20s in New Zealand

Shaheen to lead new look Pakistan team for T20s in New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

White-ball specialist Rauf will return to Pakistan colours after incurring the wrath of the nation's cricket board for opting out of the ongoing three-Test series against Australia.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

Indo-Pak series could have been longer: Zaheer Abbas

Indo-Pak series could have been longer: Zaheer Abbas

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

He is glad that Indo-Pak bilateral cricket is finally set for revival come December, but former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas is not particularly pleased with the short duration of the series.

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party which won the third largest number of seats in the National Assembly in the elections appears to be split on whether to join a coalition government or sit on Opposition benches.

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Pakistan are dangerous opponents for the best of teams in major tournaments but they could face a rocky road in their quest

Tiger Shows Off Some Serious Muscle

Tiger Shows Off Some Serious Muscle

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The actor gave everyone a glimpse of his chiselled body by posting stills from his upcoming film, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

Jalil Abbas Jilani named as next Pak foreign secretary

Jalil Abbas Jilani named as next Pak foreign secretary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Top Pakistani diplomat Jalil Abbas Jilani, who was expelled by India in 2003 after being accused of funnelling funds to Kashmiri separatists, has been named as the next foreign secretary, official sources said on Wednesday.

Crew Sees Competition From Godzilla!

Crew Sees Competition From Godzilla!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

After being in theatres for 10 days, Crew and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have similar box office collections.

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.' 'She centralised power to the extent that you would see her representatives or her party office bearers having overly represented in these institutions.' 'That perhaps would have been the biggest blunder that she committed.'

Google apps, Facebook, Instagram face network outage

Google apps, Facebook, Instagram face network outage

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Many users of Gmail, YouTube and social networks Facebook and Instagram faced problems in logging into their accounts in several parts of the world, including India on Tuesday evening.

Pakistan players could refuse to tour India for World T20: Abbas

Pakistan players could refuse to tour India for World T20: Abbas

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Citing the incident of Shiv Sena activists storming the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai protesting against the resumption of bilateral cricket series between the arch-rivals, the ICC President Zaheer Abbas said he feared for Pakistan players' security during the World T20 in India next year.

Sohail Abbas set to return to Pakistan team

Sohail Abbas set to return to Pakistan team

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

Drag flick specialist Sohail Abbas is expected to make his return to international hockey in the proposed Test series against India early next year. The 31-year-old penalty corner specialist holds the record for the highest number of goals scored in international hockey. He has scored 274 goals, surpassing Dutch legend Paul Litjens's record a few years back.

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.