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Pakistan cricketers face pay cuts after T20 WC flop

Pakistan cricketers face pay cuts after T20 WC flop

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Pakistan cricketers face the risk of having their central contracts reviewed

A Thackeray Bahu Steps Out To Campaign

A Thackeray Bahu Steps Out To Campaign

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'When I see people's faces I can see that there is a certain sadness in their eyes which makes me unhappy as a person.' 'I want to see people happy in their lives.'

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

This is purely cricketing invitation and shouldn't be mixed with politics: BCCI VP Shukla on Pakistan visit

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'That was my mistake.' 'Gautam Adani was not involved in forming the Maharashtra government.' 'Adani was not there in the meeting.' 'The meeting was at his guest house and we were sitting in his guest house.'

Asia Cup: PCB demands compensation from ACC

Asia Cup: PCB demands compensation from ACC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The PCB demanded compensation from the Asian Cricket Council for the loss of gate money it has suffered due to Asia Cup matches being held in Sri Lanka.

Lyon roars to 500 in Australia's dominant win vs Pak

Lyon roars to 500 in Australia's dominant win vs Pak

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Lyon celebrates 500 wickets as Australia thrash Pakistan by 360 runs

Ashraf proposes names for caretaker PM ahead of Pak polls

Ashraf proposes names for caretaker PM ahead of Pak polls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Two days before the Pakistan Peoples Party-led government completes its term, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf today proposed the names of former finance minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, economist Ishrat Hussain and retired judge Mir Hazar Khan Khoso for the post of caretaker premier.

Migrant worker lynched in Haryana over suspicion of eating beef

Migrant worker lynched in Haryana over suspicion of eating beef

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

A migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly beaten to death in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district over suspicion that he had eaten beef, police said on Saturday, adding they have arrested five members of a cow vigilante group for the attack.

'Driving Tests Are A Joke'

'Driving Tests Are A Joke'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'In the case of a road accident, prevention is the only answer.' 'There's no cure to death or disability when the accident happens, and when it's due to reckless or negligent driving, it's worse because it's avoidable.'

'Forget About EVM Hacking!'

'Forget About EVM Hacking!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'Party workers sit outside polling booths and they know everything that is happening.' 'Besides, as a voter when you push the EVM button to vote there is a paper slip that comes out showing you who you voted for.'

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India.

'Ratan Tata Is No More, But Tata Name Will Live Forever'

'Ratan Tata Is No More, But Tata Name Will Live Forever'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'The people of India have shown immense faith in the Tata group as they have never broken the trust of Indians.'

PCB chief gives pep talk to Pakistan team ahead of India clash

PCB chief gives pep talk to Pakistan team ahead of India clash

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf on Friday gave a pep talk to the Pakistan cricket team ahead of its much-anticipated World Cup match against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Is Altaf Bukhari Playing BJP Game In J-K?

Is Altaf Bukhari Playing BJP Game In J-K?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'The Congress backstabbed us and the BJP frontstabbed us.' 'This is the only difference between the two parties.'

Pakistan's unchanged XI set to conquer India

Pakistan's unchanged XI set to conquer India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Pakistan retain playing XI for clash against India

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India House aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations, and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future.

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team as it included senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.

'If Pawar Saheb Tells Me To Jump In A Well...'

'If Pawar Saheb Tells Me To Jump In A Well...'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'The reason I am not anxious about the opponent facing me in the front (Ajit Pawar) is because of who is standing behind me like a rock (Sharad Pawar).'

PPP likely to choose for Raja Parvez Ashraf over Kaira

PPP likely to choose for Raja Parvez Ashraf over Kaira

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Senior Pakistan People's Party leader Raja Parvez Ashraf on Thursday emerged the leading contender for the post of premier despite reservations over his candidature within the ruling party and its allies.

'What's Indian In New Statue Of Justice?'

'What's Indian In New Statue Of Justice?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'Politicians can do symbolism by changing the names of places and museums.' 'Judges need not be seen to be craving for approval from the public.'

Babar Azam's captaincy under scrutiny; PCB backs Masood

Babar Azam's captaincy under scrutiny; PCB backs Masood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Shan Masood to continue as Pakistan Test captain, decision on Babar Azam put on hold

Recovering Rashid included in Afghan squad for India T20Is

Recovering Rashid included in Afghan squad for India T20Is

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan was on Saturday picked in a 19-member Afghanistan squad, to be led by young Ibrahim Zadran, for the three T20 Internationals against India starting on January 11 in Mohali.

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Ahmad was elected to the assembly as an Independent in 1989, 1991, 1993 and on a Samajwadi Party ticket in 1996. He returned to the House in 2002 on an Apna Dal ticket. He was elected as an MP in 2004.

A SiddhiVinayak Temple In Srinagar!

A SiddhiVinayak Temple In Srinagar!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com comes across a Ganesh temple in Kashmir's summer capital that remains a well kept secret.

'Demolitions Taking Place Despite Supreme Court Order'

'Demolitions Taking Place Despite Supreme Court Order'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Government cannot pick and choose as to against whom they want to take action and against whom they do not want to take action.'

How crowd-funding helped Nadeem win Pak first Olympic gold

How crowd-funding helped Nadeem win Pak first Olympic gold

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Nadeem had no major sponsorships and months before the Paris Games, he turned to social media to help replace his old javelin for training.

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We accept EVMs cannot be hacked because it is not connected, but can they be manipulated?' 'Are you allowing us to check if EVMs can be manipulated?'

Nomination of separatist Barkati, 34 others, rejected in J-K

Nomination of separatist Barkati, 34 others, rejected in J-K

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The nomination papers of 35 candidates including that of jailed separatist Sarjan Barkati were on Wednesday rejected during scrutiny for the first phase of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving 244 contestants in the fray.

'I Don't Know What It Takes To Get A BJP Ticket'

'I Don't Know What It Takes To Get A BJP Ticket'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

In 2022 Nanaji Dembi pulled down the Hurriyat office board in Srinagar, an act of defiance that grabbed headlines. Despite such nationalistic bravado, the BJP has denied him a ticket for the assembly election.

'He Will Always Be Gafoormama, The Indulgent Uncle'

'He Will Always Be Gafoormama, The Indulgent Uncle'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

'The intellectual A G Noorani and A G Noorani the family man sound like a contradiction in terms, but both aspects were integral parts of the individual.'

New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Saim Ayub and Khurram Shahzad received their debut call-ups to Pakistan's squad for the three-match Test series against Australia.

'He Doesn't Have The Air He Is Raj Thackeray's Son'

'He Doesn't Have The Air He Is Raj Thackeray's Son'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'I love to meet people.' 'I love that personal connect when they express their genuine, heartfelt feelings.'

PCB's search continues; Langer, Kirsten in Pakistan's radar

PCB's search continues; Langer, Kirsten in Pakistan's radar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

After Shane Watson turned down the offer, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in contact with several foreign coaches, including Justin Langer and Gary Kirsten, to work with the national team as head coach on a long-term contract.

Pak SC issues notice to PM Raja Ashraf over contempt law

Pak SC issues notice to PM Raja Ashraf over contempt law

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued a notice to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in a case regarding the newly introduced contempt of court law.

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Ladakh has become a hollow UT.' 'Bureaucrats from Delhi rule Ladakh and there is no attention paid to the grievances of the people.'

Ashraf Ghani's honeymoon with Pakistan is over!

Ashraf Ghani's honeymoon with Pakistan is over!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

The Afghan deputy foreign minister explains how his nation's President became disillusioned with Pakistan. Ajai Shukla listens in.

'Terrorism Is Over'

'Terrorism Is Over'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Tral, the former hotbed of terrorism, rocks to the music of democracy.

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'The Abdullah family is the problem and facilitator of the instability that we are seeing in Kashmir.'

'Shaheen's future as Pakistan skipper to be taken after national camp'

'Shaheen's future as Pakistan skipper to be taken after national camp'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has indicated that a decision on Shaheen Shah Afridi's future as captain of the T20 team will be taken after the upcoming national camp in Kakul.

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'I want to ask the Congress only one question: What is more important than election management in politics?'