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India should not 'overreact' to Pathankot attack: Musharraf

India should not 'overreact' to Pathankot attack: Musharraf

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has called on India to not 'overreact' to the terror strike on the Pathankot Indian Air Force base saying that both nations were victims of extremism and also accused New Delhi of creating pressure on Islamabad over terrorism.

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen told NIA investigators that on his return, he collected money, procured explosives and plotted to target tourists and judges in Kerala.

REWIND: 15 moments from the week that was

REWIND: 15 moments from the week that was

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

15 images from events that shaped last week's headlines.

5 takeways from Modi's US visit

5 takeways from Modi's US visit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'China was the elephant in the Oval Office and Trump would have sensed that Modi's foreign policy architecture has become disoriented sans the US' pivot to Asia,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

Modi-Trump meet: Why I have low expectations

Modi-Trump meet: Why I have low expectations

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Here's why Rajeev Srinivasan believes there will be nothing particularly positive about the prime minister's US visit.

IPL PHOTOS: Rahul blitzkrieg blows away Delhi

IPL PHOTOS: Rahul blitzkrieg blows away Delhi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Opener KL Rahul blasted his way to a fastest ever half-century in Indian Premier League as a new-look Kings XI Punjab started their campaign on a resounding note defeating Delhi Daredevils by six wickets, in Mohali on Sunday.

Pakistan, Jaish, LeT, D-Company discussed: Jaishankar

Pakistan, Jaish, LeT, D-Company discussed: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

In a joint statement released after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, the two nations also called on Islamabad to "expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai, Pathankot, and other cross-border terrorist attacks perpetrated by Pakistan-based groups."

We have let down our country: Angelo Mathews

We have let down our country: Angelo Mathews

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews has made no bones about the fact that the team has let the country down with their recent performances which resulted in their ouster from the ICC World T20. For the record, Sri Lanka has won only against UAE and Afghanistan in their last 10 T20 Internationals failing to beat any Test playing nation. "I think it has been a disappointing few months for Sri Lankan cricket. We have let down the fans, let down the whole country. We haven't played good cricket at all," Mathews said at the post-match media conference late last night after England beat Sri Lanka by 10 runs to progress to the semi-finals and knock the Islanders out of the tournament. "All we can do is stick to a combination, not try and change the team too much. We should try and pick about 20 players and re-evaluate them, say after 6 months. Give them opportunity to settle down and then try and see what they have come up with, in terms of performances. Then we can take a call as quick decisions won't solve this matter. We need to be patient," said Mathews.

CSK, Rajasthan return but RCB aim to lift their first IPL trophy

CSK, Rajasthan return but RCB aim to lift their first IPL trophy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

However, if anyone has unfinished business over a decade of IPL, it is India captain Virat Kohli. He made his intent amply clear earlier this week.

5 talking points as New Zealand, England go for WC glory

5 talking points as New Zealand, England go for WC glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

History is going to be made on Sunday, regardless of the result in the ICC Men's Cricket Word Cup final at Lord's. Neither England nor New Zealand have ever tasted victory on the big stage before so there will be a new name on the trophy tonight.

World Cup Blogs: Dark side of the Sachin superfan

World Cup Blogs: Dark side of the Sachin superfan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup

'Whole NZ squad firing and ready to step up'

'Whole NZ squad firing and ready to step up'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

With unbeaten New Zealand having already qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals, attention is focussing on the side's four players who have not appeared so far at the tournament.

Injury-prone Cummins doubtful; Faulkner fit to face Afghans

Injury-prone Cummins doubtful; Faulkner fit to face Afghans

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Patrick Cummins sustained a minor injury but all-rounder James Faulkner is close to a return.

Back to the future? Emerging trends at the World Cup

Back to the future? Emerging trends at the World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The 2019 edition in England & Wales might be only 15 games old but set a fascinating pattern right from the very first ball when South Africa opened up with the leg spin of Imran Tahir.

Injuries threaten to derail India ahead of England Tests

Injuries threaten to derail India ahead of England Tests

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

India's carefully devised plan to triumph in England seems to be coming undone with injuries to their key bowlers.

Why ultras from South India are fighting in Syria

Why ultras from South India are fighting in Syria

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Agencies like the Tauheed Jammat have been set up in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana to radicalise the youth and recruit them to carry out terror activities in other countries. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Why the Iran nuclear deal will be useful for India

Why the Iran nuclear deal will be useful for India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

'If the Iran nuke deal holds, Iran becomes a gateway to Afghanistan, and a better one than Pakistan because the route is not so mountainous. Correspondingly, I imagine Pakistan's value to the US will fall,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Two new balls system has killed reverse swing in ODIs: Umesh

Two new balls system has killed reverse swing in ODIs: Umesh

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Sachin Tendulkar has called it a "perfect recipe for disaster". Now India pacer Umesh Yadav has condemned the use of two new balls in One-day Internationals, saying it is killing the art of reverse swing while putting fast bowlers at great disadvantage.

Ireland T20Is: India aim to kick off English summer on winning note

Ireland T20Is: India aim to kick off English summer on winning note

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The games will mark the onset of a long summer for the Indian team, with sterner tests against England to follow this short series in Malahide on the outskirts of Dublin.

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 2,121

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 2,121

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The crush and stampede that struck the Hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121 pilgrims, a new tally showed on Monday, after officials in the kingdom met to discuss the tragedy.

Sports Shorts: Thapa in Asian C'ships quarters

Sports Shorts: Thapa in Asian C'ships quarters

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Australia 'switched on' for knockout stage

Australia 'switched on' for knockout stage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke is pleased with whatever batting opportunity he and his teammates had against Scotland on Saturday and said every member of the squad was 'switched on' for the knockout stage of the World Cup.

Sarfaraz's all-round show helps India outclass Pakistan in Under-19 World Cup

Sarfaraz's all-round show helps India outclass Pakistan in Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Sarfaraz Khan's superb all-round showing and a five-wicket haul from Deepak Hooda helped India outclassed Pakistan by 40 runs in the Group A match of the ICC Under-World Cup in Dubai.

Vote! World Cup's most stylish uniforms

Vote! World Cup's most stylish uniforms

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Which country has the most stylish uniform of them all? Tell us! :-)

Kohli wants team to use WI series as a warm-up for Aus tour

Kohli wants team to use WI series as a warm-up for Aus tour

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'We have a change at the top of the order and we will give these guys enough space and enough chances to feel comfortable at that position'

TOP 5 knocks from the World T20 Super 10s

TOP 5 knocks from the World T20 Super 10s

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Featuring Gayle, Kohli, Root, Dilshan and Butler.

Cricket Buzz: 'Smith, Warner will return stronger from bans'

Cricket Buzz: 'Smith, Warner will return stronger from bans'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'Warner overstepped the line a lot in his early career. He then changed into a more placid player but was then told by Cricket Australia to be the enforcer and was doing what he was told'

'Modi is a human being and human beings want to do good'

'Modi is a human being and human beings want to do good'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

'Modi has said he has been made the PM of India not to do small things but big things. What bigger thing can there be than to have peace with Pakistan and in the neighbourhood?'

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Landmark developments herald the end of two decades of stagnation in the army's modernisation plans,' notes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

India's largest trade fair starts under pall of anxiety

India's largest trade fair starts under pall of anxiety

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Post DeMo and GST, business outlook remain diminished among both buyers and sellers

Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to United Nations

Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to United Nations

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The daughter of Indian immigrants from Punjab, Haley was the first woman tapped by Trump for a top-level administration post during his transition to the White House.

Modi-Trump meet: Why the lack of euphoria is good news

Modi-Trump meet: Why the lack of euphoria is good news

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

We see none of the euphoric build-up customary to India's encounter with US presidents in recent times. This gives Modi wriggle room to work on the much-needed reset of India-US ties.

Meet Bangladesh's pocket dynamo

Meet Bangladesh's pocket dynamo

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Mushfiqur Rahim, the diminutive Bangladesh glovesman has proved he is no less crucial to his team's progress.

World Cup, New Zealand v South Africa: How the teams stack up

World Cup, New Zealand v South Africa: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Factbox on the cricket World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park, Auckland.

How Obama tried to barter with Pak using Kashmir

How Obama tried to barter with Pak using Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama secretly offered Pakistan in 2009 that he would nudge India towards negotiations on Kashmir in lieu of it ending support to terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Taliban, but much to his disappointment Islamabad rejected the offer.

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'Does the country risk being enclosed in a geographical cocoon if it spurns a multi-continent project for which everyone else has signed up,' asks T N Ninan.

'The danger of war has not passed'

'The danger of war has not passed'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'It is a tense border and there are numerous elements that keep these tensions alive.' 'India is willing to militarily respond if provoked.'

Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta picks the overseas stars at Monday's IPL Players auction.

'I don't think it should be called a World Cup if you're cutting down the teams'

'I don't think it should be called a World Cup if you're cutting down the teams'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Downsizing of teams for next World Cup is an issue troubling Scotland captain Mommsen