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Rekha-Dharmendra Cheer For Aamir's Son

Rekha-Dharmendra Cheer For Aamir's Son

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Aamir Khan wants everyone to watch son Junaid's big screen debut film, Loveyapa, and has been hosting multiple screenings for his friends and colleagues.

Matt Henry goes level with fellow Kiwi legend

Matt Henry goes level with fellow Kiwi legend

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Henry struggled to make an early impact but got a wicket at the death, dismissing Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain in the 44th over to reach the landmark.

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Right now, we have no relationship with Pakistan. And the relationship with China is not great.'

New Zealand rest IPL-bound stars for Pakistan T20 series

New Zealand rest IPL-bound stars for Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Michael Bracewell, who was one of the main performers for New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, will lead the side in the absence of Mitchell Santner.

Babar's 'Tortoise' Knock Sparks Outrage

Babar's 'Tortoise' Knock Sparks Outrage

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Babar Azam's approach drew heavy criticism from fans

Women's Friendships: 10 Movies To Watch

Women's Friendships: 10 Movies To Watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Deepa Gahlot pick 10 films about women's bonding to watch on OTT.

Omar's 'chance meet' with Rijiju sparks political storm

Omar's 'chance meet' with Rijiju sparks political storm

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A chance meeting between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union minister Kiren Rijiju at the Tulip Garden in Srinagar has sparked a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the National Conference of laying out a red carpet for the BJP leader in the aftermath of the Waqf Amendment Act. While NC sources termed the interaction as a purely coincidental encounter, opposition parties like the PDP and Peoples' Conference condemned the meeting, accusing the NC of surrendering to the BJP. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, passed by Parliament last week, aims to streamline the management of Waqf properties with provisions to safeguard heritage sites and promote social welfare.

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media.

'Afghanistan will never be taken lightly again'

'Afghanistan will never be taken lightly again'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Afghanistan's performances at the 50-overs and Twenty20 World Cups mean there is no chance of Australia taking them lightly in Friday's Champions Trophy match.

Buttler's captaincy update after England's elimination

Buttler's captaincy update after England's elimination

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Chasing 326 for victory, England were bundled out for 317 with Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran smashing a superb 177 and pacer Azmatullah Omarzai grabbing a five-wicket haul.

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand, but hastened to add that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side.

Under-fire Kohli gets Shoaib Akhtar's backing

Under-fire Kohli gets Shoaib Akhtar's backing

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'...as a Pakistani, why am I supporting Kohli? Well, he has 70 hundreds. Woh 70 sau khaala ke ghar mein, ya candy crush khelte huye nahi banein hain'.

ISL: NEUFC end winless run with dominant home win

ISL: NEUFC end winless run with dominant home win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Hyderabad FC posed some threat in the second half with Manoj Mohammed pulling a goal back, but it wasn't enough as Asheer Akhtar and Mohammed Bemammer scored late goals to have NEUFC seal all three points at home.

England captain Buttler steps down

England captain Buttler steps down

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'And obviously two losses and being out of the tournament and a bit of hangover of the few tournaments before I think it probably reached the end of the road foe me and my captaincy, is a shame, I'm sad about that.'

Farhan Akhtar's BEAUTIFUL life

Farhan Akhtar's BEAUTIFUL life

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Namrata Thakker takes a peek into Farhan's life through these pictures.

The Roshans Review: Delightful!

The Roshans Review: Delightful!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot.

ICC Champions Trophy: 'We have beaten India in Dubai twice before'

ICC Champions Trophy: 'We have beaten India in Dubai twice before'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Pakistan now face a must-win encounter against India to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Ravindra keen to play against India in dead rubber

Ravindra keen to play against India in dead rubber

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Rachin Ravindra sat out the Black Caps' opener against Pakistan while recovering from a blow to the head and does not want to miss another match at the ICC tournament.

Pak don claims responsibility for grenade attack on Punjab YouTuber's home

Pak don claims responsibility for grenade attack on Punjab YouTuber's home

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

A Pakistani gangster, Shahzad Bhatti, has claimed responsibility for an attack on the residence of Jalandhar-based YouTuber Rozer Sandhu, alleging the YouTuber used derogatory language against the Muslim community. A "grenade-like object" was hurled at Sandhu's residence on Sunday, but it did not explode. Police are investigating the incident and have taken a suspicious metallic object into custody. The attack follows a recent trend of violence targeting police posts and religious places in Punjab, with authorities expressing concern about attempts to disrupt the ongoing campaign against drugs in the state.

Never said we'd change Constitution for Muslim quota: Shivakumar

Never said we'd change Constitution for Muslim quota: Shivakumar

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar denied on Monday making any comments regarding changing the Constitution to accommodate four per cent reservation for Muslims in the state. He claimed he was "misquoted" and warned of moving a breach of privilege motion. Shivakumar's remarks came after the BJP forced repeated adjournments in the Lok Sabha over his alleged comments on the matter. The BJP has accused Shivakumar of seeking to change the Constitution for political gain, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding reservation policies in India.

'I'm Not Who I Was When I Wrote Deewaar'

'I'm Not Who I Was When I Wrote Deewaar'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'We didn't create the Angry Young Man persona for Amitabh Bachchan.' 'We created the Vijay persona and then Amitabh Bachchan fitted into it.'

NIA focuses Rana probe on Lashkar link; may take him to key locations

NIA focuses Rana probe on Lashkar link; may take him to key locations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has begun questioning Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to uncover the larger conspiracy behind the deadly strikes. Rana, who was extradited from the US, is being held at the NIA headquarters in New Delhi. The interrogation is focused on his possible connection with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and his suspected links with the Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

'It wasn't ideal': Miller slams CT semi-final scheduling

'It wasn't ideal': Miller slams CT semi-final scheduling

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

As Group B toppers, South Africa had to take the flight back to Pakistan to play their semi-final as the last-four clash involving India was to be staged in Dubai.

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'He will eternally be remembered as Mr Bharat for always reminding us about roti, kapada aur kisaan.' 'Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots.'

Rana to finally face law in India; probe likely to expose larger plot

Rana to finally face law in India; probe likely to expose larger plot

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian national accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India from the United States. Rana's interrogation is expected to shed light on the role of Pakistani state actors in the attacks, which claimed 166 lives. Indian authorities are particularly interested in his travels across India in the days leading up to the attacks, including visits to Hapur, Agra, Delhi, Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. Rana's extradition follows a lengthy legal battle, with the US Supreme Court ultimately denying his application to challenge it. Rana is known to be associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 attacks. The investigation into the Mumbai attacks has implicated senior members of terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul Jihadi Islami (HuJI), as well as officials from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Beleaguered Buttler makes clarion call to revive English cricket

Beleaguered Buttler makes clarion call to revive English cricket

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

'There's now a huge opportunity for everyone in the dressing room and those outside to put their hand up and say they want to be part of these white-ball teams.'

Steyn tips Afghanistan to win an ICC event in next decade

Steyn tips Afghanistan to win an ICC event in next decade

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Steyn feels playing four-day first-class cricket could teach the Afghanistan players how to build their innings, which will also help them improve their game in the 50-over format.

Santner lauds Bracewell's bowling after Bangladesh demolition

Santner lauds Bracewell's bowling after Bangladesh demolition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner showered praise on Michael Bracewell for adjusting to flat tracks after the spinner bagged four wickets in their comprehensive Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh on Monday.

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters reached the heart of Pakistan's capital on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, after removing barricades and battling police in clashes that killed six security personnel and injured dozens.

Have You Watched These Aamir Khan Films?

Have You Watched These Aamir Khan Films?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

There are as many as 22 movies at the Aamir Khan Film Festival in theatres, celebrating the actor's 60th birthday.

'Rebuild Pakistan now, we can't get worse'

'Rebuild Pakistan now, we can't get worse'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Pakistan have been eliminated from the home Champions Trophy after failing to win a single game.

Vikrant Massey Villain In Don 3

Vikrant Massey Villain In Don 3

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Farhan wanted someone who was young unpredictable and compatible on screen with Ranveer Singh.'

Tahawwur Rana's extradition will expose Pak state actors' role in 26/11

Tahawwur Rana's extradition will expose Pak state actors' role in 26/11

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Rana, accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is expected to be extradited to India from the United States soon. The US Supreme Court denied his last-ditch effort to stop his extradition, moving him closer to being handed over to Indian authorities. Rana's extradition is expected to help probe agencies expose the role of Pakistani state actors behind the attacks and shed new light on the investigation. He is associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 attacks.

AIFF rectifies referee's on-field decision, overturns NorthEast United's red card

AIFF rectifies referee's on-field decision, overturns NorthEast United's red card

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

In accordance with the decision, the committee has rescinded the red card shown to Akhtar, and downgraded it to a caution (yellow card) "for reckless play nature as suggested concerning the technical report".

What's Rishi Sunak Doing In India?

What's Rishi Sunak Doing In India?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Britain's former prime minister was spotted at the JLF on Saturday and at the Wankhede on Sunday.

What went wrong for England against Afghanistan...

What went wrong for England against Afghanistan...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Bleeding runs in the death overs and failing to offer adequate support to Joe Root cost England dearly, captain Jos Buttler said after their elimination from the Champions Trophy following an eight-run loss to Afghanistan on Wednesday.

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.

Saddened by plight of women in Afghanistan: Buttler

Saddened by plight of women in Afghanistan: Buttler

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

England captain Jos Buttler says he and his team-mates are saddened by the plight of women in Afghanistan.

2 juveniles shoot Delhi doctor after getting treatment

2 juveniles shoot Delhi doctor after getting treatment

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The accused, who appeared to be juveniles, came for treatment and shot Javed Akhtar, a Unani practitioner (BUMS), around 1.45 am, they said.

'South Africa has got a big squad with great options'

'South Africa has got a big squad with great options'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

South Africa join Australia, India and New Zealand in the semi-finals but who their opponents will be, and where they will play next, will be answered on Sunday when the latter two clash in Dubai.