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Review: Jaanisaar is tiring to watch

Review: Jaanisaar is tiring to watch

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Jaanisaar will test your patience, cautions Paloma Sharma.

Box office: Phantom gets below average opening

Box office: Phantom gets below average opening

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

'Bold' Pakistan call up rookie speedsters for Australia tour

'Bold' Pakistan call up rookie speedsters for Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Azhar was named Test captain this month in place of Sarfaraz Ahmed whose spot as wicketkeeper has been taken by Mohammad Rizwan.

'In India, when actors get stardom, it's difficult to even talk to them'

'In India, when actors get stardom, it's difficult to even talk to them'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali looks back at his movies.

Ali gets maiden call-up, Sohail recalled for Eng tour

Ali gets maiden call-up, Sohail recalled for Eng tour

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The selectors have also put Bilal Asif, Imran Butt, Musa Khan and Mohammad Nawaz on standby to cover for any player who fails pre-tour COVID-19 Testing scheduled later this month.

Pakistan set WI 329 to win Test as hosts close on 49-1

Pakistan set WI 329 to win Test as hosts close on 49-1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

West Indies were 49-1 at the close in a test that has already lost a full day to bad weather yet still looks likely to produce a result.

Pakistan won't be pushovers: Ponting warns Australia

Pakistan won't be pushovers: Ponting warns Australia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'They have got so much talent. And in the last 10 years when they have not been playing home Test matches (for security reasons), they have done a remarkable job to be as competitive as they have and continue to bring on the level of talented players they have.'

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'With the extension issue settled clearly in his favour, Gen Bajwa would be free to fashion a more hardline policy against India. 'We could, therefore, expect a raising of the ante in Kashmir,' says Rana Banerji.

Afghanistan's key Taliban leaders studied at Pak madrasa: Report

Afghanistan's key Taliban leaders studied at Pak madrasa: Report

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Darul Uloom Haqqania madrassa, one of Pakistan's largest and oldest seminaries and dubbed as a 'university of jihad' by its critics for helping sow violence across the region for decades, has educated more Taliban leaders than any school in the world and its alumni now hold key positions in Afghanistan, according to a media report.

Katrina: I'm terrified of working with SRK

Katrina: I'm terrified of working with SRK

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Katrina Kaif talks about her new film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, and working with Salman and Shah Rukh Khan.

Katrina: I'm terrified of working with SRK

Katrina: I'm terrified of working with SRK

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Katrina Kaif talks about her new film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, and working with Salman and Shah Rukh Khan.

Maryam Nawaz arrested by Pak's anti-graft body

Maryam Nawaz arrested by Pak's anti-graft body

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

On July 31, Maryam was questioned by the anti-corruption agency officials.

Do you agree with Waqar's All-Time Pakistan Test XI?

Do you agree with Waqar's All-Time Pakistan Test XI?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

A month back, there was huge buzz over India's 500th Test and many former greats had come up with their own all-time XI of India. Now, to celebrate Pakistan's 400th Test match played against West Indies, legendary Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis has revealed his all time Pakistan Test XI. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed was the only player under the age of 30 selected in the high-quality side. Furthermore, the 29-year-old, alongside veteran right-handed batsman Younus Khan, was the one of two active players picked.

Lt Gen Anjum is new ISI chief, Lt Gen Hameed appointed as Peshawar Corps Commander

Lt Gen Anjum is new ISI chief, Lt Gen Hameed appointed as Peshawar Corps Commander

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

In a surprise military shake-up, the Pakistan Army on Wednesday announced that the powerful spy agency ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been appointed as Peshawar Corps Commander -- a crucial position in view of the Taliban's takeover of neighbouring Afghanistan.

First Look: Ranveer Singh-Arjun Kapoor's Gunday

First Look: Ranveer Singh-Arjun Kapoor's Gunday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Here's a first look at the film's poster.

World Cup: What went wrong for Pakistan?

World Cup: What went wrong for Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Like, in Sunday's match at the Adelaide Oval, a lot of reasons will be apparent for Pakistan's loss, all that in hindsight, of course. So, after watching the match, that India won by 75 runs, former Pakistan captain Imran Khan analysed Pakistan's performance and drew up reasons for their loss.

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Six of the 10 Pakistan cricketers bound for England who tested positive for COVID-19 have now registered negative results on re-testing, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday. Mohammad Hasnain, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz, however, must return a second negative result before they can join the main squad of 20 players who will leave for England on Sunday.

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

The BIGGEST September Releases

The BIGGEST September Releases

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big September hits in the past decade.

Pakistan's Sarfaraz, Wahab make cut for England Tests

Pakistan's Sarfaraz, Wahab make cut for England Tests

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Batsman Fawad Alam, who was also named in the 20-member squad along with two specialist spinners could make a comeback to Pakistan's Test team after 11 years.

Review: Watch Mere Brother Ki Dulhan for Katrina

Review: Watch Mere Brother Ki Dulhan for Katrina

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The film is ordinary. It's the kind of movie where everyone looks catalogue cool and beams with enthusiasm to make the events look exciting.

Come home to Bollywood's BIG FAT WEDDINGS!

Come home to Bollywood's BIG FAT WEDDINGS!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at Bollywood's wedding movies to see how well they have done in the past.

Bollywood's obsessed with Dulhans!

Bollywood's obsessed with Dulhans!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Here's looking at Bollywood films that had a demure 'Dulhan' gracing their title.

'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan was a horrible title'

'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan was a horrible title'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Imran Khan talks about his upcoming movie, and much more.

Azlan hockey: Pakistan rally to down India

Azlan hockey: Pakistan rally to down India

Rediff.com11 May 2011

India squandered a one-goal lead and went down 1-3 to Pakistan in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Wednesday.

Watch Katrina dance at her wedding!

Watch Katrina dance at her wedding!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The actress was spotted doing a nagin dance, while Imran Khan looked on.

The BIGGEST February releases

The BIGGEST February releases

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big hits in the decade gone by.

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Given the past practice in the Pakistan army, this delay is most unusual,' notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'He is a really exciting talent and probably the guy I am looking forward to seeing the most this summer. I have seen the Aussies a lot and I have seen a lot of the Kiwis, but I am really excited to see him'

Hockey World Cup Pakistan squad

Hockey World Cup Pakistan squad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Pakistan's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Jaane Tu wins over Love Story overseas

Jaane Tu wins over Love Story overseas

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Several months ago when UTV bought the film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na for distribution outside India, many people wondered if the seasoned distributor with a lucky streak (Jodhaa-Akbar, Race, Rang De Basanti) was making a mistake.

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

AQ Khan, a controversial scientist known as the father of Pakistan's clandestine nuclear programme, passed away here on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85.

Trump's wake up call for India

Trump's wake up call for India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'From the Indian perspective, Trump's invitation to Imran Khan to visit the White House is a bitter pill to swallow,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rani Mukerji, Pamela Chopra unveil Yash Chopra's statue

Rani Mukerji, Pamela Chopra unveil Yash Chopra's statue

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Photo: Salman shoots for Sultan

Photo: Salman shoots for Sultan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Pakistan also rest seniors

Pakistan also rest seniors

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Penalty-corner ace Sohail Abbas, goalkeeper Ahmad Alam, forwards Shabbir Hussain and Kashif Jawad have been left out of the 16-member squad for the Afro Asian Games.

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani, who carries a reward of $10 million US bounty on his head, is the acting interior minister while his uncle -- Khalil Haqqani -- has been named as acting minister for refugees.

'Test championship without India vs Pakistan makes no sense'

'Test championship without India vs Pakistan makes no sense'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Former pace great Waqar Younis said it doesn't make sense that the ICC World Test Championship don't feature any match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. The ICC World Test Championship features nine top-ranked Test teams, who will play six bilateral Test series against mutually chosen opponents with the top two nations with most points at the end of the league clashing in the final in England in June 2021.

Playing behind closed doors won't affect Pakistan

Playing behind closed doors won't affect Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Pakistan are scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is in a bio-secure environment in England amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

India-Pakistan tie: 'Team that handles pressure well will win'

India-Pakistan tie: 'Team that handles pressure well will win'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Pakistan can break World Cup jinx against underperforming India, believes former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas.