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Women's Asia Cup T20: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined for Shafali send-off

Women's Asia Cup T20: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined for Shafali send-off

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and received one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Asia Cup match against India, after gesturing towards opener Shafali Verma upon her dismissal.

Asian Games 2026: Pakistan women survive big scare; edge Thailand to enter cricket semis

Asian Games 2026: Pakistan women survive big scare; edge Thailand to enter cricket semis

Rediff.com3 days ago

Pakistan women's cricket team secured a narrow three-wicket victory over Thailand in a low-scoring thriller at the 2026 Asian Games, qualifying for the semi-finals despite a challenging chase in a rain-affected match.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana survives injury scare ahead of India match

T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana survives injury scare ahead of India match

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Pakistan women's cricket captain Fatima Sana sustained an injury to her right shin during a practice session, casting doubt on her participation in the Women's T20 World Cup opening game against India on Sunday.

Saiyaara Girl Aneet Padda's Next: 'Hunkkaar Is Our Battle Cry'

Saiyaara Girl Aneet Padda's Next: 'Hunkkaar Is Our Battle Cry'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

'We feel strongly about so much injustice that is out there in the world. For us, it is very important that we take away this word called 'victim' and make something out of it. I want to celebrate survivors, always.'

Women's Asia Cup: India, Pakistan Captains Snub Each Other Again At Toss

Women's Asia Cup: India, Pakistan Captains Snub Each Other Again At Toss

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

The captains of India and Pakistan women's cricket teams, Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana, once again refrained from shaking hands at the toss during their Women's Asia Cup 2026 match in Dubai.

India face Pakistan in Asia Cup: Another one-sided clash?

India face Pakistan in Asia Cup: Another one-sided clash?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

India, already qualified for the semifinals of the Women's Asia Cup, are set to face traditional rivals Pakistan in their final league game. While India is considered the overwhelming favourite, the match offers both teams an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies. India aims to strengthen its power-hitting and fast bowling, while Pakistan needs significant improvement in its batting to challenge stronger opponents.

Asia Cup: Pakistan Players And The Virat Kohli Link

Asia Cup: Pakistan Players And The Virat Kohli Link

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Pakistan's women cricketers found themselves in an unexpected Virat Kohli connection during the Women's Asia Cup. Several players were spotted wearing footwear from the Indian star's sportswear brand, sparking plenty of chatter on social media.

Women's Asia Cup: Spinners Shine As India Women Trounce Pakistan In Dubai

Women's Asia Cup: Spinners Shine As India Women Trounce Pakistan In Dubai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Shree Charani and Prema Rawat wreaked havoc with the ball as a dominant India trounced Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided match in the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai on Saturday.

How Pakistan's Asian Games Contingent Is Managing Funding Shortfalls

How Pakistan's Asian Games Contingent Is Managing Funding Shortfalls

Rediff.com6 days ago

The state-run Pakistan Sports Board is only funding a fraction of the country's 248-member Asian Games contingent, with many athletes and officials relying on federations, the POA, or self-financing. The Pakistan Olympic Association secretary, Khalid Mahmood, confirmed that self-funded medal winners would be compensated and highlighted Pakistan's medal hopes across various disciplines.

Aneet Padda Plays Sexual Assault Survivor In Hunkkaar: The Roar

Aneet Padda Plays Sexual Assault Survivor In Hunkkaar: The Roar

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Aneet Padda's post-Saiyaara follow-up Hunkkaar: The Roar promises a dark, provocative thriller about a young survivor taking on a godman accused of sexual abuse.

Women's T20 Asia Cup: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan, set up final date with India

Women's T20 Asia Cup: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan, set up final date with India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

India will play defending champions Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup final on Sunday. Sri Lanka secured their spot by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling semifinal, chasing down 131 with a strong recovery after early wickets. India, having a dominant run, aims for a record eighth title, while Sri Lanka seeks to defend their maiden title won against India in the previous edition.

'I want to be like Mary Kom': Pakistan's boxing hero

'I want to be like Mary Kom': Pakistan's boxing hero

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Pakistan's first female Commonwealth Games boxing medallist, Fatima Zahra, credits Indian boxing legend MC Mary Kom as her primary inspiration, having watched the Bollywood biopic on Kom's life and emulating her journey of overcoming adversity.

ICC sanctions India pacer Kranti Gaud for Code of Conduct breach

ICC sanctions India pacer Kranti Gaud for Code of Conduct breach

Rediff.com6 days ago

India women's team seamer Kranti Gaud has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and received one demerit point by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during the T20 Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. Gaud was penalised for an aggressive gesture after dismissing a batter. Separately, the Pakistan women's team was fined for a slow overrate in their semifinal match.

Irfan Pathan Takes Dig At Pakistan With 'Sunday' Joke

Irfan Pathan Takes Dig At Pakistan With 'Sunday' Joke

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

The Indian women's cricket team secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup, bowling them out for just 55 runs. This one-sided win prompted former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan to revive his viral "Sunday" joke on social media, referencing past India-Pakistan clashes.

Harmanpreet calls for tunnel vision as India prepare for tougher Women's T20 Asia Cup

Harmanpreet calls for tunnel vision as India prepare for tougher Women's T20 Asia Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur said India will not single out Pakistan or any opponent at the Women's T20 Asia Cup, focusing instead on consistent cricket and handling pressure.

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Dewald "AB Baby" Brevis equalled JP Duminy's 71 sixes in just 35 T20Is, starred with 226 series runs, won Player of the Series, and helped South Africa clinch the title.

Meghalaya, Through Fatima's Eyes

Meghalaya, Through Fatima's Eyes

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Fatima Sana Shaikh is spellbound by Meghalaya's beauty.

'Important to keep the standards high': Harmanpreet salutes India after Pakistan rout

'Important to keep the standards high': Harmanpreet salutes India after Pakistan rout

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

India secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in an inconsequential Women's Asia Cup T20 match.

India co-sponsors UN resolution to end child marriage

India co-sponsors UN resolution to end child marriage

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution, co-sponsored by India, to designate November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. This global initiative aims to raise awareness and accelerate efforts to combat this harmful practice, which disproportionately affects women and girls, hindering their education, health, and overall human rights.

Fatima, The Fashion Chameleon

Fatima, The Fashion Chameleon

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Some days, the Gustakh Ishq actress is all about bold, experimental fits; other days, she's serving timeless elegance

MCA launches Ajinkya Rahane Scholarship Fund to nurture young talent

MCA launches Ajinkya Rahane Scholarship Fund to nurture young talent

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

The Mumbai Cricket Association has established the Ajinkya Rahane Scholarship Fund, backed by Sharad Pawar, to support grassroots cricketers and develop Mumbai's Maidans.

Meet Fatima's Companion For The New Year

Meet Fatima's Companion For The New Year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Fatima Sana Shaikh has found a great companion to start her new year.

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Had it been know that Jinnah suffered from tuberculosis and did not have much time to live, there is a possibility Partition could have been averted.

Pakistani Boxer Qudratullah Vanishes From Team Hotel After Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Pakistani Boxer Qudratullah Vanishes From Team Hotel After Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah has reportedly disappeared from the team hotel in Glasgow following the Commonwealth Games, marking another incident of a Pakistani athlete vanishing during an international event.

Arshad Nadeem Slammed In Pakistan After CWG Flop Show

Arshad Nadeem Slammed In Pakistan After CWG Flop Show

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Pakistan's Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem faced criticism after a disappointing ninth-place finish at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Right to protest can't endanger Parliament: HC on NEET march

Right to protest can't endanger Parliament: HC on NEET march

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The Delhi high court on Tuesday said the right to protest does not extend to damaging the "seat of sovereignty," and a police officer's image cannot be "tarnished" over an alleged "overuse of power" during the July 20 march to Parliament against the NEET paper leak.

Ramayana Director Nitesh Tiwari's Films, Ranked

Ramayana Director Nitesh Tiwari's Films, Ranked

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

From the record-breaking Dangal to the divisive Bawaal, here's a look at Nitesh Tiwari's five films ranked from worst to best.

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail, court cites SC order

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail, court cites SC order

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail applications of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing its obligation to follow a previous Supreme Court order that rejected their bail.

T20 Women's World Cup: India-Pakistan no handshake policy continues

T20 Women's World Cup: India-Pakistan no handshake policy continues

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur maintained the BCCI's 'No Handshake' policy with Pakistan's Fatima Sana at the toss of their T20 World Cup match, a policy reportedly initiated after a terror attack and military operation last year.

Mexico's Fatima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Mexico's Fatima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

At the grand finale of the 74th Miss Universe beauty pageant hin Bangkok, Mexico's Fatima Bosch defeated 121 contestants from across the world, including India to bag the Miss Universe 2025 title.

'This is do or die': CJP protesters defy teargas, lathi-charge

'This is do or die': CJP protesters defy teargas, lathi-charge

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Several protesters alleged they were detained or manhandled during the march, with some claiming they suffered injuries.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan women's team fined for slow over rate vs India

T20 World Cup: Pakistan women's team fined for slow over rate vs India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in their Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup played at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.

Rocafonda's Pride: Lamine Yamal's Journey To World Cup Final

Rocafonda's Pride: Lamine Yamal's Journey To World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Lamine Yamal's working-class neighbourhood, Rocafonda, is filled with pride as the Spanish forward prepares for the World Cup final against Lionel Messi's Argentina. The story highlights Yamal's deep connection to his roots, his admiration for Messi, and how he honours his community through gestures like his "304" hand sign and wearing a Rocafonda headband.

The Kind of Love Fatima Longs For

The Kind of Love Fatima Longs For

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'I am very fortunate that I am getting films where I am finally doing romance on screen, if not in my real life.'

Watch: Aamir Khan Spills The Beans On His Wedding

Watch: Aamir Khan Spills The Beans On His Wedding

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

At the screening of Pritam And Pedro, Aamir Khan made a huge announcemet. Let's see what he had to stars.

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

India's young left-arm spinner Sree Charani has risen to the top of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings after an impressive start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Women's T20 World Cup: India's opening balance the key against Pakistan

Women's T20 World Cup: India's opening balance the key against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will rely heavily on openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to perform against a challenging Pakistan side in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener.

Fatima Turns Into A Pahadi Ladki

Fatima Turns Into A Pahadi Ladki

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Fatima Sana Shaikh has made a retreat into the mountains, and she's keeping us updated with pictures from her travels.

Deepti Sharma: 'I knew my time would come'

Deepti Sharma: 'I knew my time would come'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Deepti Sharma produced a career-best 5/10 as India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur also starred in India's dominant victory.

Delhi HC seeks police response on Sharjeel Imam's UAPA bail plea

Delhi HC seeks police response on Sharjeel Imam's UAPA bail plea

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has sought the Delhi Police's response on student activist Sharjeel Imam's appeal for bail in a UAPA case related to the 'larger conspiracy' behind the February 2020 Delhi riots, challenging a trial court's dismissal of his plea.