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Sendhil Ramamurthy: From Heroes to Shor In The City

Sendhil Ramamurthy: From Heroes to Shor In The City

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

The actor talks about his acting career so far.

Madan, Dalal win overall championship

Madan, Dalal win overall championship

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

J D Madan and Gaurav Dalal won the overall championship titles in the Esteem and FISSME events respectively at the J K Tyre national racing championship.

No more military coups: Musharraf

No more military coups: Musharraf

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

"The system will ensure that the martial law is never imposed again in the country," he said, while addressing a gathering at the Student Convention in Islamabad on Saturday.

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Shehbaz, 72, who was the consensus candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), received 201 votes, 32 more than what was required to become leader of the House in the 336-member Parliament.

How Benazir played into Musharraf's hands

How Benazir played into Musharraf's hands

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

All the behind the scenes drama and the between the lines intrigue from Pakistan, a day before the presidential poll.

'I can't do shows like Bigg Boss'

'I can't do shows like Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Neena Gupta talks about her new show, her daughter and why she will not be able to make TV serials any more.

'Pakistan never learnt its lessons'

'Pakistan never learnt its lessons'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The only element of surprise is, that for the first time, a person of the stature of a former President and Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, has publicly admitted it.

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.

Pakistan drop Usama Mir, bring back Haris Rauf for England, Ireland T20s

Pakistan drop Usama Mir, bring back Haris Rauf for England, Ireland T20s

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Pakistani selectors on Thursday dropped leg-spinner Usama Mir for the T20 series in Ireland and England while recalling fast bowler Haris Rauf.

De-mystify Shastri's death, BJP tells government

De-mystify Shastri's death, BJP tells government

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Siddharth Nath Singh was two years old when his legendary grandfather Lal Bahadur Shastri's body was flown in from Tashkent to New Delhi on a cold morning of January 1966. The sudden death of India's second prime minister in the Soviet city, where he had gone to talk peace with Pakistani leader Muhammad Ayub Khan on January 11, had plunged the country into grief.

Buttler guides England to 23-run victory over Pakistan

Buttler guides England to 23-run victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pakistan lost Mohammad Rizwan for a duck in the first over when Moeen Ali had him caught and his opening partner Saim Ayub holed out in the deep to leave the tourists reeling at 14-2.

When USSR threatened to take Pak's 'eyes out'

When USSR threatened to take Pak's 'eyes out'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

'Khrushchev, of course, abused Bhutto and said should Pakistan look towards India or Afghanistan, the Soviets would take our eyes out,' said a noting made by Ayub Khan.

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'Under the circumstances, this announcement may remain limited to bravado and little else, adding momentum to Imran's narrative of victimhood,' points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Pakistan's Super 8 qualification chance hinges on winning big in their last two games against Canada and Ireland.

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Pakistan are dangerous opponents for the best of teams in major tournaments but they could face a rocky road in their quest

Parliament bomb threat: Two students interrogated

Parliament bomb threat: Two students interrogated

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

During the interrogation, the students said they sent the message "only to play mischief" and had nothing to do with the December 16 incident, police said.

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.

War leak -- Army launches in-house verification

War leak -- Army launches in-house verification

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

"Government has already directed an investigation. The army is doing an in-house verification on whether there is any authenticity or truth in the allegation," army chief General J J Singh said.

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Naqvi previously mentioned that a "major surgery" was required in the team after Pakistan's defeat to India

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Babar Azam is set to return as Pakistan skipper for their home series against New Zealand, starting April 14.

PCB, players on confrontation path

PCB, players on confrontation path

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

A severe discord is brewing between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the players who are unhappy at not having their NOCs extended for league appearances through this month.

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Why did Pakistan sign a cease-fire without acquiring Kashmir, which was the sole purpose of the 1965 War, asks Ahmad Faruqui.

Shaheen to lead new look Pakistan team for T20s in New Zealand

Shaheen to lead new look Pakistan team for T20s in New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

White-ball specialist Rauf will return to Pakistan colours after incurring the wrath of the nation's cricket board for opting out of the ongoing three-Test series against Australia.

Buttler, Salt power England to big win over Pakistan

Buttler, Salt power England to big win over Pakistan

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Phil Salt (45) and Buttler (39) broke the back of the chase, smashing 78 from the first six overs, both caught off the bowling of the impressive Haris Rauf (3-38).

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pakistan may want to undertake a 'false flag' operation in J&K to divert attention from the situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but infiltrating one SSG battalion into J&K and having two SSG battalions waiting to follow suit means war, which Pakistan cannot afford in its current economic crisis, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

T20 WC: Babar confirms Pakistan's plan to stop Kohli

T20 WC: Babar confirms Pakistan's plan to stop Kohli

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'He (Kohli) is one of the best players, and we will plan against him as well'

Pune workers made to do sit-ups for not paying festival donation

Pune workers made to do sit-ups for not paying festival donation

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The incident happened after the accused went to the bakery and demanded 'vargani' (donation) of Rs 151 from the workers for the Ganesh festival.

'No iota of doubt about Shastri's death'

'No iota of doubt about Shastri's death'

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Moni Chadha was with Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent. He counters colourful conspiracy theories with sobering facts.

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

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.

3 Manipur policemen killed in militant ambush

3 Manipur policemen killed in militant ambush

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

A Manipur Police commando and two police constables were killed while nine others were injured when militants ambushed road-opening parties at two different places in Chandel district of Manipur on Thursday.

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The dead were identified as belonging to Punjab province. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Pakistan objects to Modi's visit to Kashmir

Pakistan objects to Modi's visit to Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Pakistan criticised the laying of foundation stones for the construction of the Rattle and Kwar Hydroelectric Projects on the Chenab River in Kashmir.

Why bahubali Shahabuddin's wife wants to leave Siwan

Why bahubali Shahabuddin's wife wants to leave Siwan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

M I Khan finds out why the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin's widow wants to leave the north Bihar district where her husband's word was once law.

Why did India give back the Haji Pir Pass to Pakistan?

Why did India give back the Haji Pir Pass to Pakistan?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'We don't know what the reasons were that we gave back the Haji Pir Pass which was strategically very important. Today the entire infiltration into Kashmir takes place from that area. If we had retained that post that we had captured, things could have been different.' 'A lesson we need to learn is if you start losing the gains of war at the negotiating table, they become a disincentive for future wars,' says Lieutenant General D B Shekatkar (retd), reviewing the lessons from the 1965 War.

Ayodhya verdict: Doctrine of Necessity

Ayodhya verdict: Doctrine of Necessity

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'What the long term repercussions of the Ayodhya judgment are will unfold in time.' 'And I hope the consequences are not going to be as damaging to us as they were to Pakistan,' says Aakar Patel.