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'I asked for 25 litres of blood!'

'I asked for 25 litres of blood!'

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Pakistan executes 7 more terror convicts

Pakistan executes 7 more terror convicts

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Seven terror convicts were hanged on Tuesday in jails across Pakistan, including a junior technician at Pakistan Air Force who was involved in the attack on former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If you want Ranbir to get the girl, this film isn't for you.

Pak terror may scuttle US need for India deal on Kabul

Pak terror may scuttle US need for India deal on Kabul

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'The Delhi-Washington stalemate can end only if India's concern over trans-border terrorism is addressed.' 'The Indian security establishment expects a spike in terrorist attacks in the months ahead.' 'And there is every likelihood that India may retaliate against Pakistan at some point,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PHOTOS: Pakistan turn the screw on sloppy England

PHOTOS: Pakistan turn the screw on sloppy England

Rediff.com25 May 2018

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's on Day 2

CT 1st semis: Here's why England have edge against Pakistan

CT 1st semis: Here's why England have edge against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

England have by far been the best team in the tournament.

Expect the unexpected as Pakistan, SL square off for CT semis spot

Expect the unexpected as Pakistan, SL square off for CT semis spot

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Both the teams lost their opening matches but bounced back into reckoning after producing two of the tournament's biggest upsets so far.

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Instead of doing ground work they are sitting and monitoring the drought through Mantralaya and trying to solve the problem with Aamir Khan.'

MY India to counter SIMI's influence

MY India to counter SIMI's influence

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: How Bollywood may react to Sanju Baba's release

PIX: How Bollywood may react to Sanju Baba's release

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Raju Hirani, Ranbir and Deepika react to the Dutt's release!

Ambedkar's party dented Cong-NCP in Maharashtra

Ambedkar's party dented Cong-NCP in Maharashtra

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The result was so disastrous for the Congress and NCP that they lost 41 seats out of 48 to the BJP-Shiv Sena combine.

India-Pak tensions 'less heated' now, says Trump

India-Pak tensions 'less heated' now, says Trump

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Trump reiterated his offer to help the two South-Asian neighbours only if both of them want.

Indian woman rescued from captors in Afghanistan, returns home

Indian woman rescued from captors in Afghanistan, returns home

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Judith D'Souza was kidnapped outside her office in the heart of Kabul on June 9.

Here is why Afghan cricket coach keeps low profile

Here is why Afghan cricket coach keeps low profile

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Afghanistan cricket team coach Andy Moles has kept a very low profile in Kabul since risking his life by accepting a one-year contract to coach the World Cup minnows.

Sharif meets top Pak officials ahead of talks with Swaraj

Sharif meets top Pak officials ahead of talks with Swaraj

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of top security and civil officials ahead of holding talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of a regional conference in Islamabad.

Alauddin Khilji and the making of Mumbai

Alauddin Khilji and the making of Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Yes, Alauddin Khilji did launch a military encounter for a woman. He had her captured and made her one of his queens. But it was not Rani Padmavati.

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar Jadhav claimed three wickets each followed by Rohit Sharma's quickfire half-century as India registered a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against Pakistan.

'Amit Shah has provoked us'

'Amit Shah has provoked us'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'I have stopped going to college and instead come here to protest.' 'What is the point of going to college when you are unsure about your citizenship?' 'I am here to protest and save my future.'

Asia Cup: India aim to test middle-order against Afghanistan

Asia Cup: India aim to test middle-order against Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The only problem for India in the Asia Cup so far has been lack of batting time for the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav and Dinesh Karthik.

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?

PIX: Morgan on record spree as England whip Afghanistan

PIX: Morgan on record spree as England whip Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Images from the England-Afghanistan World Cup match in Manchester, on Tuesday.

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

India's majoritarian regime is now making a dangerously fast-paced move towards theocracy, like its western counterpart did a few decades ago, warns Mohammad Sajjad.

Fiery Olivier leads South Africa to series sweep of Pakistan

Fiery Olivier leads South Africa to series sweep of Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Pakistan resumed their second innings needing a further 228 for victory with seven wickets in hand, but their chances faded when Olivier removed the dangerous Babar Azam (21) and captain Sarfraz Ahmed (0) in consecutive balls.

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'We were expecting at least they would be held guilty, but instead they have gone scot-free'

Rs 2,200 to watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Rs 2,200 to watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf is startled by the prices for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay tickets.

Ex-chief justice named Pakistan's caretaker PM

Ex-chief justice named Pakistan's caretaker PM

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Mulk, 67, is likely to be sworn in on Friday, June 1.

Who should Modi invite for R-Day?

Who should Modi invite for R-Day?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Xi or Imran? Merkel or Putin? Ghani or Oli?

Babar, Malik steer Pakistan past Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Babar, Malik steer Pakistan past Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Babar Azam scored an impressive hundred while Shoaib Malik smashed a quickfire half century to help Pakistan thump Sri Lanka by 83 runs in the first one-day international in Dubai on Friday.

'Modiji, the poor are not sleeping in peace'

'Modiji, the poor are not sleeping in peace'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

'If you want proof, visit any bank in Mumbai and you will find the poor standing in bank queues.' 'They are queuing up from midnight outside the banks.'

PM inaugurates Stor Palace, says India always with Afghanistan

PM inaugurates Stor Palace, says India always with Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Our societies and people have had age old ties and links, says Modi.

How power was transferred in the Mughal empire

How power was transferred in the Mughal empire

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The cardinal rule for Mughal princes was 'Ya Takht, Ya Takhta' (the throne or the funeral pyre). They often went to battle against their brothers, even their father, to become emperor, points out Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Nothing bloodless about it.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

Mohammad Akram gets two-year contract as Pak bowling coach

Mohammad Akram gets two-year contract as Pak bowling coach

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

The PCB in a surprise move has awarded a two-year contract to the national team's bowling coach Mohammad Akram.

'Government does not want independent journalism'

'Government does not want independent journalism'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'They are deliberately targeting journalists who are not succumbing to government pressure and therefore these journalists are paying a price.'

Tearful eyes bid farewell to Sunjuwan martyrs

Tearful eyes bid farewell to Sunjuwan martyrs

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Bodies of all the five soldiers were flown to their home towns after the wreath-laying ceremonies, the spokesman said.

Akmal ton sets up 72-run win for Pakistan

Akmal ton sets up 72-run win for Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Talented wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal notched up a breezy century under pressure before the bowlers came to the party and guided Pakistan to a bonus-point 72-run victory over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup.