News for 'Faisal'

Like the Ishaqzaade trailer? VOTE!

Like the Ishaqzaade trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The film stars debutante Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra

UP: Governor , not Maya or Mulayam likely to call the shots

UP: Governor , not Maya or Mulayam likely to call the shots

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Exit polls predict that the BSP and SP will not get enough votes to form a government in Uttar Pradesh, hinting at the possibility that either party may turn to the Congress or BJP for support. Faisal Kidwai reports from Luknow.

PIX: Ananya Panday, Hina Khan win awards

PIX: Ananya Panday, Hina Khan win awards

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The 26th edition of Lions Gold Awards was held on January 25.

Will Akshay Kumar help Honda's Dream Yuga to the top spot?

Will Akshay Kumar help Honda's Dream Yuga to the top spot?

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Can paying Akshay Kumar Rs 50 crore to become brand ambassador for the 100cc commuter bike, the Dream Yuga, help Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Private) Ltd take the number one position by displacing Hero MotoCorp's hot-selling splendor? Of course not, feels biking enthusiast and blogger Faisal Ali Khan.

STUNNING PICS: The SEXY Royal Enfield Classic 500

STUNNING PICS: The SEXY Royal Enfield Classic 500

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Faisal Ali Khan test drives the new Classic 500 and this is what he has to say about it.

Pakistan desperate to host Asia Emerging Nations Cup

Pakistan desperate to host Asia Emerging Nations Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Pakistan is in no mood to give up its right to host the Asia Emerging Nations Cup in April despite strong resistance from the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI).

PML-Q decides to withdraw support to PPP govt in Pakistan

PML-Q decides to withdraw support to PPP govt in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Pakistan Muslim League, a key partner in Pakistan's ruling coalition on Tuesday withdrew 17 of its ministers from the federal cabinet, saying the Pakistan People's Party-led government had failed to honour its commitments and to resolve the problems of the people.

What's wrong with Team India? What needs to be done

What's wrong with Team India? What needs to be done

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Following the dismal showing in one-day tournaments in Australia and Bangladesh, Faisal Shariff suggests remedial action, keeping the 2015 World Cup in mind.

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The daring action is in retaliation to the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Saturday.

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A stoppage-time goal by Ishan Pandita helped FC Goa pull off a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC

Mulayam may form the govt with the support of RLD

Mulayam may form the govt with the support of RLD

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The Samajwadi Party can form the government in Uttar Pradesh without the support of the Congress, if initial leads turn into actual wins for the party. The party is leading at 171 seats and it can take the support of Ajit Singh's Rashtriya Lok Dal and others to reach the magic figure of 202 -- the number needed to form the state government. According to figures available till now, SP has emerged as the leading party in UP, the Bahujan Samaj Party is at second place.

IPL: Different strokes from Season 4

IPL: Different strokes from Season 4

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Faisal Shariff's impressions of the just-concluded T20 extravaganza.

We will see more crises, warns expert

We will see more crises, warns expert

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

If we are able to get our act together, we may be able to see growth climb again to more than eight per cent, says Jamal Mecklai.

Pak, Bangladesh play drab draw in SAFF opener

Pak, Bangladesh play drab draw in SAFF opener

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The opening match of the SAFF Championship tournament between Pakistan and Bangladesh ended in a drab, goalless draw, in Delhi, on Friday. The Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, hosting a football match after a gap of 20 years, wore a deserted look as the two South Asian nations failed to liven up proceedings.

Financial agent of Times Square bomber sentenced

Financial agent of Times Square bomber sentenced

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

A Pakistani man, who inadvertently helped fund the failed Times Square bomb plotter Faisal Shahzad last year, has been sentenced to three years probation.

Jaish doesn't exist in Pak, says military spokesperson

Jaish doesn't exist in Pak, says military spokesperson

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

He further said that the JeM claim of responsibility for the Pulwama attack had not been made from inside Pakistan.

Punjab Taliban plans major attack in Pak: Malik

Punjab Taliban plans major attack in Pak: Malik

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has claimed that the Punjabi Taliban are preparing for a massive terror attack in the country.

Spin can no longer win at home for India

Spin can no longer win at home for India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

India must stop thinking it can make up for poor away performances by producing spin-friendly tracks, says Faisal Shariff.

India to pay for Iran's oil in gold

India to pay for Iran's oil in gold

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

India has been looking at ways to switch from dollar as the US and EU have imposed sanctions on Iran's oil industry and financial institutions.

Vodafone ruling clears way for IPO

Vodafone ruling clears way for IPO

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Analyst say the ruling is good news, especially from the global perspective.

6 Al Qaeda-affiliate terrorists gunned down in J-K's Pulwama

6 Al Qaeda-affiliate terrorists gunned down in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Arampora village in Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district this morning following specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

India slipping into 1990s mode

India slipping into 1990s mode

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

India's strength was never its bowling, says Faisal Shariff, but each time they discover a gem, they seem to perfect the art of pushing him out of the system.

'Casting couch exists in Bollywood'

'Casting couch exists in Bollywood'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Actors and directors share their struggles, their journey and their Bollywood dreams

Bigg Boss's Sunny Leone reveals dark truth about Indians

Bigg Boss's Sunny Leone reveals dark truth about Indians

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Imagine the response if a dark-skinned Indian woman who had acted in porn films had gone to the Bigg Boss house instead of an Indo-Canadian porn actress, says Faisal Kidwai.

India, Pak to repatriate women prisoners, and those above 70 yrs

India, Pak to repatriate women prisoners, and those above 70 yrs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had, in October 2017, suggested to the Pakistan high commissioner that the two sides could progress on humanitarian issues.

Why India's foreign policy needs strong economic element

Why India's foreign policy needs strong economic element

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

India can be a major politico-economic force, but it needs leadership that understands the power of billion-dollar investments and is not afraid to flex its muscle, says Faisal Kidwai.

Why the umpire's decision must be final!

Why the umpire's decision must be final!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Not since Sachin Tendulkar's dubious LBW decision in Australia by Daryl Harper has any decision caused as much furor as Ian Bell's decision on Sunday.

The selective winds from the Arab Spring

The selective winds from the Arab Spring

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The most surprising part in the whole so-called Arab Spring is that the countries which were relatively more liberal and secular were the ones to see mass uprisings, while the countries that are more inward-looking and theology-driven, such as Saudi Arabia, have yet to see the kind of protests witnessed on Cairo or Tunis streets, says Faisal Kidwai

Pak man pleads guilty for operating hawala racket

Pak man pleads guilty for operating hawala racket

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

A New York man has pleaded guilty for operating a 'hawala' racket between United States and Pakistan, transferring funds to fellow Pakistani Faisal Shahzad, who used it for his botched car bombing plot at Times Square last year.

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

It was initially suspected that the two youths acted as guides for the Uri attackers.

Imran succumbs to hardliners, withdraws Ahmadi economist's nomination

Imran succumbs to hardliners, withdraws Ahmadi economist's nomination

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Ahmadis are designated non-Muslims in Pakistan's Constitution and their beliefs are considered blasphemous in most mainstream Islamic schools of thought.

Pakistan Navy bus bomb kills 5 in Karachi

Pakistan Navy bus bomb kills 5 in Karachi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Two navy sailors and a civilian were killed, a naval spokesman told the media. Over 15 injured people, including civilians, were taken to two nearby hospitals.

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

Aamir's father Tahir Hussain laid to rest

Aamir's father Tahir Hussain laid to rest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Pictures from the funeral held on Wednesday in Mumbai.

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

These women, like Michelle Obama, did not wear a headscarf in Saudi Arabia

Short takes: Middle class has mastered hypocrisy

Short takes: Middle class has mastered hypocrisy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

It is the era of short messages, and in keeping with the times we kick off a new feature where our writers tell it like it is, in just a few words. Today, Faisal Kidwai lets off on middle class principles, rather the lack of them

10 killed as terrorists attack Pak military base

10 killed as terrorists attack Pak military base

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Suspected militants stormed an airbase in Karachi late on Sunday night, rocking one of Pakistan's heavily guarded military installations with fiery explosions and leaving at least 10 people dead just three-weeks after the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Prayers for bin Laden in Pakistan Parliament

Prayers for bin Laden in Pakistan Parliament

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Pakistani Parliamentarians were left stunned when a lawmaker led a prayer for slain al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in the National Assembly despite being told by Deputy Speaker Faisal Karim Kundi not to do so.

US in denial over Clinton's warning to Pak

US in denial over Clinton's warning to Pak

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The Pentagon leadership has strongly denied reports that it has pressurised Pakistani army chief General Ashfaq Kayani to extend the military's anti-Taliban operations into North Waziristan, in the wake of the botched Times Square bombing attempt by Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad, who received terror training in that region.

'Pak to probe links between Shahzad and Taliban'

'Pak to probe links between Shahzad and Taliban'

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Pakistan will probe alleged links between Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistan-American arrested for the botched car bomb attack in New York, and Taliban leaders based in the country's volatile tribal belt, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Saturday.