News for 'Abdul Jabbar'

LeBron breaks Abdul-Jabbar's 35-year-old record

LeBron breaks Abdul-Jabbar's 35-year-old record

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Last year, James also surpassed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer and now has more than 41,000 points to his name.

Abdul-Jabbar showers praise on 'dominant' LeBron

Abdul-Jabbar showers praise on 'dominant' LeBron

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar praised LeBron James after he vaulted to the top of the NBA's all-time scorers list

On this day: NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born

On this day: NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is often overlooked in the debate over who is the greatest NBA player of all time as names like Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant dominate the discussion. Abdul-Jabbar, however, undoubtedly deserves his place in the pantheon of the game's greats.

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was evaluated and released from the emergency department of a Los Angeles-area hospital on Wednesday, about two weeks after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center said.

Congress names Nagaraju Yadav, Abdul Jabbar for Karnataka MLC polls

Congress names Nagaraju Yadav, Abdul Jabbar for Karnataka MLC polls

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has approved the proposal for the candidature of Yadav and Jabbar, the All India Congress Committee said in a release.

All about NBA's all-time top scorer LeBron James

All about NBA's all-time top scorer LeBron James

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday.

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'We are not all Abduls, you know. Our community has any number of retired civil and defence officers, doctors, engineers, lawyers.'

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Drawing comparisons with other professional sports, Moses said track and field athletes have missed out on the financial boom due to the lack of a players' union.

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.

Fanboy Ranveer Singh Hails King Lebron

Fanboy Ranveer Singh Hails King Lebron

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'LeBron will forever be regarded as one of the most accomplished individuals in the history of sports. Long Live the King!'

DMK's long battle for state autonomy: From Annadurai to Stalin

DMK's long battle for state autonomy: From Annadurai to Stalin

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

This article traces the history of the DMK's fight for state autonomy, beginning with C.N. Annadurai's advocacy in the 1960s and culminating in M. Karunanidhi's resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 1974. The article highlights the key figures involved, the arguments presented, and the impact of the Rajamannar Committee Report.

LeBron James Makes NBA History

LeBron James Makes NBA History

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

History was made at the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, February 7, 2023

NBA: LeBron James named Most Valuable Player

NBA: LeBron James named Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player for the 2012-13 season on Sunday.

US designates LeT's Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil as global terrorist

US designates LeT's Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil as global terrorist

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The designation seek to deny Dakhil the resources to plan and carry out terrorist attacks.

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The four-time champion "King James" became the league's scoring king just over a year ago when he passed Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

If true...: Siddaramaiah on alleged 'pro-Pak' slogans

If true...: Siddaramaiah on alleged 'pro-Pak' slogans

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

"If the FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) report proves that the slogan raised in favour of Pakistan is true, serious action will be taken in this regard. There is no question of protecting those who raised slogans in favour of Pakistan," the Chief Minister told reporters.

'Maharashtra Is Not UP'

'Maharashtra Is Not UP'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Young people say they know all this emphasis on Hindu-Muslim differences is politically motivated.' 'If you stop watching TV and turn off social media, you'll find the situation on the ground different.'

Terror alert: Pakistani with HuJI link arrested in Hyderabad

Terror alert: Pakistani with HuJI link arrested in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

A team of South Zone Task Force on Thursday nabbed Mohammed Nasir of Bangladeshi origin (who had migrated to Pakistan) on charge of having close links with HuJI and helping a IM operative, an accused in the 2013 Dilsukhnagar twin blast.

NBA: Lebron James named MVP winner

NBA: Lebron James named MVP winner

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named on Saturday as the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player for the 2011-12 season.

Hyderabad: Key terror suspect from Kerala held

Hyderabad: Key terror suspect from Kerala held

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

The police and the security agencies hunting for a key Lashkar-e-Taiba operative with links in Kashmir, finally caught up with him in Hyderabad.

ISI agent held in Lucknow

ISI agent held in Lucknow

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Abdul Jabbar alias Sikandar, a resident of Pakistani port city of Karachi, was arrested on Tuesday night by the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad, Additional Director, General (Law and Order) Brijlal told media-persons in Lucknow. "Maps of restricted cantonment areas in Lucknow and secret information regarding Central command were recovered from Sikandar," he said.

3 suspected HM terrorists held in Jammu

3 suspected HM terrorists held in Jammu

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Three suspected members of terror group Hizbul Mujahideen, who are believed to have come from Pakistan via Nepal, were on Tuesday detained by an anti-terrorism squad of Jammu and Kashmir police at the railway station in Jammu, police sources said.

NGOs to protest 'meagre' relief for Bhopal victims

NGOs to protest 'meagre' relief for Bhopal victims

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Terming the Group of Ministers' relief package to the Bhopal gas tragedy victims as a 'betrayal', some non-governmental organisations working for the disaster-affected on Wednesday said they will hold a protest in New Delhi on Thursday."The relief package has betrayed the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy and we are going to stage a protest tomorrow in New Delhi," Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sangathan convenor Abdul Jabbar said. The Rs 1,500-crore package is 'too little'.

26 years on, Bhopal tragedy haunts the nation

26 years on, Bhopal tragedy haunts the nation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Even as the 26th anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster is being observed in the city on Friday, its victims continue to be plagued with a number of problems that have not been resolved over the years.

Pak fishermen handed over to Kutch police

Pak fishermen handed over to Kutch police

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The Pakistani fishing boat apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard on Monday from the Kori Creek area in Kutch district with eight fishermen on board have been handed over to the district police, an official release from the Defence PRO said. Out of the eight people on board the boat, three were teenagers aged between 10 and 16 years, the release said.

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 134th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts incidents where the first prime minister showed exemplary courage, bravery and integrity.

Karl Malone announces retirement

Karl Malone announces retirement

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Karl Malone, the second highest scorer in NBA history and twice league Most Valuable Player, ended his career Sunday where it all began with the Utah Jazz.

NBA: LeBron James moves up to second on all-time scoring list

NBA: LeBron James moves up to second on all-time scoring list

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

James, a four-times NBA champion and 18-times All-Star, is under contract with the Lakers for next season, which will be his fifth with Los Angeles and 20th overall.

BJP gets majority in K'taka legislative council as 7 elected 'unopposed'

BJP gets majority in K'taka legislative council as 7 elected 'unopposed'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The election was necessitated as the term of office of seven members expires on June 14.

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A Los Angeles sculptor marked the second anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Bryant's death with an original work of art.

US designates 3 Pakistanis as global terrorists

US designates 3 Pakistanis as global terrorists

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

LeT commander Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil was named as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) by the Department of State.

Her world was swept away

Her world was swept away

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Tragedy invaded Poonam Doiphode's life when a water pipeline burst in Mumbai.

Gas tragedy anniversary: Protests held to seek justice for victims

Gas tragedy anniversary: Protests held to seek justice for victims

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Meetings and protest marches in support of the demands of the victims marked the 29th anniversary of the Bhopal gas catastrophe here today.

33 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy survivors still await adequate compensation

33 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy survivors still await adequate compensation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Families of the deceased and people who bore the brunt of the industrial disaster are now signing a petition, to be sent to the Supreme Court, requesting it to start hearing a curative petition of the government filed in December 2010 for more compensation.

2 dead, 7 feared killed in landslides in J&K

2 dead, 7 feared killed in landslides in J&K

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Landslides triggered by overnight rains claimed two lives in Baramulla district while at least seven others were feared dead after a house collapsed in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

NBA-All-Star MVP Award named in honour of Kobe Bryant

NBA-All-Star MVP Award named in honour of Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The National Basketball Association All-Star Game MVP Award has been permanently named for the late Kobe Bryant, league Commissioner Adam Silver said on Saturday.

Pakistan train crash kills 6, injures over 150

Pakistan train crash kills 6, injures over 150

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The mishap occurred when a man was reportedly overrun by a freight train and the driver stopped to recover the body.

Bryant surpasses Jordan to become third-highest scorer in NBA

Bryant surpasses Jordan to become third-highest scorer in NBA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Bryant entered the game needing nine points to top the retired Jordan's mark of 32,292 points and move into third on the all-time list.