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Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

From memorising things to managing anger, these icons found the perfect way to overcome dyslexia.

Remembering India's struggle for Freedom

Remembering India's struggle for Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India's struggle for freedom is one of the most unique and compelling stories of the 20th century.

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.

Sarabjit Singh's Pakistani lawyer gets asylum in Sweden

Sarabjit Singh's Pakistani lawyer gets asylum in Sweden

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Awais Sheikh, the Pakistani lawyer who defended slain Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, and his family have taken asylum in Sweden after receiving threats, his colleagues and friends said.

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer returned from more than a year away for a last dance in tandem with great rival Rafael Nadal on a gripping and memorable finale by the Thames in front of a 17,500 sell-out crowd at London's O2 Arena on Friday.

Formula One: Hamilton wins fifth Canadian win

Formula One: Hamilton wins fifth Canadian win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Lewis Hamilton survived another first corner clash with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg on Sunday to take a fifth Canadian Grand Prix victory and cut the German's championship lead to nine points.

Former heavyweight boxing champ Ken Norton dies at 70

Former heavyweight boxing champ Ken Norton dies at 70

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Ken Norton, the former heavyweight boxing champion who broke Muhammad Ali's jaw in a 1973 bout, died on Wednesday at an Arizona hospital at age 70, his manager said.

Pacquiao quits boxing to contest Philippines presidency

Pacquiao quits boxing to contest Philippines presidency

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from what he called the "greatest sport in the world" on Wednesday to focus on a run for the Philippines presidency, the biggest fight of his career.

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources

Tiranga yatra triggers row at AMU

Tiranga yatra triggers row at AMU

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The university said it followed procedure and believed that the motorcycle procession was meant to polarise students on the campus.

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Pakistan needs to win all its matches and expect Australia to falter in at least two of their remaining four games.

140 characters of gloom

140 characters of gloom

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

#RIP #Brexit #Trump #Aleppo made Twitter a pretty distressing place in 2016. Dhruv Munjal wonders what 2017 will bring.

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.

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Rediff.com11 May 2023

In a major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the former prime minister's arrest "illegal" and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders.

Dhull, Rana help India 'A' thump UAE 'A'

Dhull, Rana help India 'A' thump UAE 'A'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Chasing 176 to win, India 'A' lost both their openers -- Sai Sudharsan (8) and Abhishek Sharma (19) inside the sixth over with the scoreboard reading 41 but Dhull (108 not out) and Nikin Jose (41 not out) ensured an easy win, stitching unbeaten 138 runs for the third wicket.

Pakistan leave out Aamir from World Cup squad

Pakistan leave out Aamir from World Cup squad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, announcing the World Cup squad and two reserve players, said the 11 from the 2017 Champions Trophy had been retained in the selection process.

Stung by Bajrang Dal ban call, Congress embraces Hanuman in Karnataka

Stung by Bajrang Dal ban call, Congress embraces Hanuman in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 May 2023

All the issues around which the grand old party wanted to fight the May 10 assembly elections have been put on the backburner as party state president DK Shivakumar in damage control mode took up a temple run.

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It was only a matter of hours before I would be declared persona non grata; all my work would turn to ashes, and I would be revealed as a typical untrustworthy Indian. I steeled myself for the axe to fall.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Ali leads tributes to Joe Frazier

Ali leads tributes to Joe Frazier

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

The sports world paid tribute to former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier on Monday after the warrior whose toughness resonated with the blue collar everyman died at the age of 67.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Serena backs controversial Kaepernick, 'dreams' to inspire people off court

Serena backs controversial Kaepernick, 'dreams' to inspire people off court

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'He's done a lot for the African American community, and it's cost him a lot. It's sad' 'To be compared to Ali or Jordan, I really have no words'

20 people killed by 'mentally ill' custodian of dargah in Pak

20 people killed by 'mentally ill' custodian of dargah in Pak

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The custodian Abdul Waheed, who was apparently suffering from mental disease, used a dagger and a stick to kill his victims.

Protests, clashes in Aligarh Muslim University over Jinnah's portrait

Protests, clashes in Aligarh Muslim University over Jinnah's portrait

Rediff.com2 May 2018

BJP MP Satish Gautam demanded the expulsion of Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Swami Prasad Maurya from the party for calling Jinnah a 'mahapurush'

Will show Modi govt how to treat minorities: Imran Khan

Will show Modi govt how to treat minorities: Imran Khan

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Khan's remarks came amidst a controversy over Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah's remarks on mob violence in India.

Late drama as Pakistan level T20 series against England

Late drama as Pakistan level T20 series against England

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Mohammad Rizwan scored a fluent 88 and Haris Rauf and Mohammed Nawaz took three wickets each as Pakistan edged England by three runs in a rollercoaster finish to the fourth Twenty20 in Karachi.

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib 'untouched, undamaged': Pak govt

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib 'untouched, undamaged': Pak govt

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Pak foreign office said that it was a scuffle between 2 Muslim groups and attempts to paint this incident as a communal issue are 'patently motivated'. It also said that claims of acts of 'desecration and destruction' are not only false but mischievous.

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.

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A powerful suicide blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, killing at least 52 people and injuring over 50 others gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday, authorities said.

I was looking for revenge: Borgohain, after beating Chen

I was looking for revenge: Borgohain, after beating Chen

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

India's Lovlina Borgohain reflects on her victory over former World champion Nien-Chin Chen in the Olympics 69kg bout on Friday.

U-19 Asia Cup: Pakistan beat India in thriller

U-19 Asia Cup: Pakistan beat India in thriller

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Pakistan rode on a stroke-filled 81 by one-down Muhammad Shehzad and a late cameo by Ahmad Khan

Pro boxers allowed to compete at Rio Olympics

Pro boxers allowed to compete at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Professional boxers can compete at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the sport's governing body ruled in a landmark decision on Wednesday. Meeting at an extraordinary congress in Lausanne, Switzerland, 88 members of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) voted in favour of the move, while none voted against and four abstained. The final results of the vote were told to AFP by a senior official within AIBA who requested anonymity as they were not authorised to speak publicly on the subject before the official announcement.

Photos! 8 stunning mosques from across the world

Photos! 8 stunning mosques from across the world

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Presenting Part 1 of our series.

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Israel Air Force fighter jets under joint intelligence guidance with the Shin Bet, killed one of the senior members of the Hamas terrorist organisation, Iman Nofal, according to Israel Air Force.

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Groceries, apparel, computers, phones and sporting accessories are among the most popular. There is also a growing trend of men visiting the store, rather than women.

In Islamabad, Jadhav meets wife, mother -- from behind glass screen

In Islamabad, Jadhav meets wife, mother -- from behind glass screen

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Police and paramilitary security forces, including sharpshooters, have been deployed at the MOFA to deal with any untoward security situation, they said.

India, Pakistan begin discussion on water-sharing issues

India, Pakistan begin discussion on water-sharing issues

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The meeting in Delhi will continue on Tuesday as well, according to the Pakistani high commission.

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Pelosi also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's communication skills at the event.

Kanhaiya Lal murder: 2 Pak nationals among 11 named in NIA chargesheet

Kanhaiya Lal murder: 2 Pak nationals among 11 named in NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The assailants claimed they hacked Lal to death to avenge an alleged insult to Islam.