News for 'Akhtar'

Watch Out For Raveena Mini, Rasha

Watch Out For Raveena Mini, Rasha

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Whether Rasha's chemistry around Aaman repeats the success of Ajay-Raveena's?

3rd Test: Saud and spinners put Pakistan in charge

3rd Test: Saud and spinners put Pakistan in charge

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Saud Shakeel's crafty 134 fetched Pakistan a handy first-innings lead before their spinners blew away England's top order to boost their hopes of a memorable series victory on day two of the deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Friday.

Shooter reveals why Anmol Bishnoi 'ordered to kill' Baba Siddique

Shooter reveals why Anmol Bishnoi 'ordered to kill' Baba Siddique

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi had ordered the hit on Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique for his 'association with Dawood Ibrahim and involvement in the 1993 Bombay blasts', alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam in his confessional statement to the police.

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Bumrah has mastered the art we Pakistanis used to have once: Akhtar

Court issues summons to Kangana on Javed Akhtar's complaint

Court issues summons to Kangana on Javed Akhtar's complaint

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The police on Monday submitted their report to the court, stating that offences alleged by the complainant (Akhtar) against Ranaut are made out for further investigation.

Is Urmila Getting A Divorce?

Is Urmila Getting A Divorce?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Urmila and Mohsin have not confirmed the news yet.

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma on The Zoya Factor in Indian cinema.

ISL: NorthEast United FC held to a frustrating draw

ISL: NorthEast United FC held to a frustrating draw

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Despite having the ball possession of 60.6 per cent, the Highlanders were not able to go past the defence of the Mohammedan FC.

Mumbai police summon Kangana in Javed Akhtar defamation case

Mumbai police summon Kangana in Javed Akhtar defamation case

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Akhtar filed a criminal complaint against Kangana in November last year before the Andheri metropolitan magistrate for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews.

Who is the young lady with Farhan Akhtar?

Who is the young lady with Farhan Akhtar?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Karisma-Kareena meet up with cousins... Akshay meets a 'mastermind'... Saiyami shoots for a new show...

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government, citing a scientist, has asserted that Ganga water at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is as pure as "alkaline water", debunking concerns raised by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) about water quality. The government claims that a scientist found no bacterial growth or decline in the water's pH level, despite millions of devotees bathing in the river. However, experts caution that the quality of the Ganga water is not static and can vary greatly depending on various factors.

Kangana's plea for case transfer devoid of merit: Javed Akhtar to court

Kangana's plea for case transfer devoid of merit: Javed Akhtar to court

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar submitted in a court here on Friday that actor Kangana Ranaut's petition seeking transfer of the criminal defamation case filed by him against her was "devoid of any merits" and aimed at delaying the proceedings.

'The World, My World, Will Never Be The Same'

'The World, My World, Will Never Be The Same'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'Shyam babu, you will always be with us through your films, your laughter and your wise and kind words.'

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The national team, captained for the bulk of those years by Misbah Ul Haq, hosted its 'home' games in the United Arab Emirates and remained relatively successful until fixtures trickled back onto Pakistani soil in 2018.

The Swades State Of Mind

The Swades State Of Mind

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him.

Ethnic Suits Shaandaar Shibani

Ethnic Suits Shaandaar Shibani

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Autumnal colours are also Indian bridal shades and how splendid are lehengas that blend these hues together.

PIX: Farhan-Shibani party with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Farhan-Shibani party with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Zoya Akhtar threw a Christmas bash and invited her friends over.

'Utterly blindsided': Gillespie slams Pakistan Cricket Board

'Utterly blindsided': Gillespie slams Pakistan Cricket Board

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie revealed that he stepped down as Pakistan's Test head coach after being 'completely and utterly blindsided' by the PCB.

First Look: Farhan Akhtar in Toofan

First Look: Farhan Akhtar in Toofan

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Toofan is co-produced by Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment and ROMP Pictures. It is scheduled to release on October 2.

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A young Indian man was arrested in Pakistan after illegally crossing the border to meet a Facebook friend he wanted to marry. However, the woman told police she was not interested in marrying him. The man, Badal Babu, was arrested in the Mandi Bahauddin district of Pakistan's Punjab province on December 28. He had crossed the border to meet his Facebook friend, Sana Rani. Rani, in her statement to police, said she had been friends with Babu for the past two-and-a-half years but was not interested in marrying him. Babu's family has appealed to the Indian government to intervene for his release.

Shoaib Akhtar sends counter defamation notice to PCB

Shoaib Akhtar sends counter defamation notice to PCB

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Shoaib Akhtar has demanded an apology from Pakistan Cricket Board's legal counsel Tafazzul Rizvi for trying to 'publicly humiliate, degrade, defame and ridicule' him.

Shoaib Akhtar open to Indian bowling coaching job

Shoaib Akhtar open to Indian bowling coaching job

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Asked if Shoaib Akhtar would like to be associated with the Indian bowling unit in future, he responded in the positive.

Bumrah shortlisted for ICC Test Cricketer of the Year honour

Bumrah shortlisted for ICC Test Cricketer of the Year honour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Brook is fourth in the list of highest run-scorers in 2024 behind table-topper Root, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal (1,478 runs at 54.74) and England's Ben Duckett (1,149 runs at 37.06).

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The ICC is scheduled to convene a meeting of its executive board on Tuesday to find a solution for the vexed issue.

Farah-Sajid's Emotional Goodbye To Their Mum

Farah-Sajid's Emotional Goodbye To Their Mum

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

It was an emotional weekend for Farah and Sajid Khan when they visited the Barnes School and Junior College in the picturesque hill station of Devlali in Nasik district.

PIX: Aamir-Kiran at Javed Akhtar's birthday bash

PIX: Aamir-Kiran at Javed Akhtar's birthday bash

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday celebrations started early with the unveiling of an exhibition of photographs from his life. His family also threw a retro-themed party for him at their home, and invited his friends over.

What Milkha Singh taught Farhan Akhtar

What Milkha Singh taught Farhan Akhtar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Milkhaji taught me that you couldn't move on in life with the baggage of negativity and ill will.'

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Reader Nikhil Rao sends us a picture.

Guess Which Priyanka Chopra Movie This Is?

Guess Which Priyanka Chopra Movie This Is?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

What's cooking between Suhana, Ananya, Shanaya and Navya?

Like Siddhant's Chemistry With Malavika? VOTE!

Like Siddhant's Chemistry With Malavika? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The posters of Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan's new film, Yudhra, are out, and they are looking very good.

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?'

Unapologetically Chic: Amyra, Karishma, Shibani...

Unapologetically Chic: Amyra, Karishma, Shibani...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Take tips for these celebs on how to give a stylish spin to head-to-toe black outfits.

Agni, Jigra, Mismatched, Squid Game...

Agni, Jigra, Mismatched, Squid Game...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The OTT releases in December...

US sanctions Pak, calls its missile programme a threat

US sanctions Pak, calls its missile programme a threat

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Asserting that Pakistan developing sophisticated missile technology will give it the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the United States, a top White House official said on Thursday that the Asian country's actions are an emerging threat to the United States.

Shoaib Akhtar blames China's eating habits for coronavirus

Shoaib Akhtar blames China's eating habits for coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Shoaib Akhtar also urged everyone to follow the necessary precautions and requested not to share any jokes on coronavirus.

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Pakistan's bowlers

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Pakistan's bowlers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Pakistani bowlers failed to put pressure on the hosts and failed to pick wickets.

Javed Akhtar at 75: The Best Songs

Javed Akhtar at 75: The Best Songs

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Sreehari Nair attempts to bring you up-close the pleasures of Javed Akhtar's poetry.

Dua, Zuneyra, Ilai: What These Celeb Baby Names Mean

Dua, Zuneyra, Ilai: What These Celeb Baby Names Mean

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

This year saw a lot of celebrities embracing parenthood, and they have given the Class of 2024 some unusual names.

La Tomatina: The Battle of Tomatoes

La Tomatina: The Battle of Tomatoes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Glimpses from the La Tomatina festival in Bunol, near Valencia, Spain,