News for 'Nasir'

PIX: Aamir, Saifeena at Imran Khan's housewarming party

PIX: Aamir, Saifeena at Imran Khan's housewarming party

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Imran Khan, who moved in the newly-renovated bungalow of his grandfather Nasir Hussain in Pali Hill, threw a party that also marked 50 years of his family moving there.

Delhi police arrest associate of Mirwaiz

Delhi police arrest associate of Mirwaiz

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

Nasir was arrested along with two prominent businessmen.

Do you know Aamir Khan's first film?

Do you know Aamir Khan's first film?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.

Maldives President escapes unhurt in speedboat blast

Maldives President escapes unhurt in speedboat blast

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom had a lucky escape while his wife and two others were injured when an explosion ripped through their speedboat as they returned home after performing Haj in Saudi Arabia on Monday.

Kaushal Silva hits maiden Test ton as Lanka swell lead against Bangladesh

Kaushal Silva hits maiden Test ton as Lanka swell lead against Bangladesh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Opener Kaushal Silva lived a charmed life on his way to a maiden Test century as Sri Lanka put Bangladesh to the sword with a big first-innings total in the opening Test in Dhaka on Tuesday. At the close of play on the second day, Sri Lanka were 375 for five, a lead of 143 runs.

Batsman Manzoor back in Pakistani Test fold

Batsman Manzoor back in Pakistani Test fold

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Opening batsman Khurram Manzoor, who has not played for Pakistan's Test team for three and a half years, is back in the squad for the tour of Zimbabwe that starts this month.

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.

Spot-fixing: PCB rejects claims against Pakistan players

Spot-fixing: PCB rejects claims against Pakistan players

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected the spot-fixing charge made against the national team in a recently-released documentary as 'baseless' and said a probe can only be conducted if the broadcaster shares the footage.

Watling and Boult rescue New Zealand

Watling and Boult rescue New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

A tenth-wicket stand of 127 between BJ Watling (103) and Trent Boult (52 not out) helped New Zealand to a first innings total of 469 on the second day of the opening match in a two-Test series against Bangladesh on Thursday.

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

'I don't know yet what fatherhood is all about'

'I don't know yet what fatherhood is all about'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

'When I was three or four years old, my nana (grandfather Nasir Hussain) would tell me stories every night -- original stories, as he was a writer.' 'Every evening he would tell me a new story in which I was the hero. He would make up the story as he went along. That is what I would like to share with my child.' Imran Khan gets ready for parenthood.

Imran Khan: Happy to be compared to a talented person like Ranbir

Imran Khan: Happy to be compared to a talented person like Ranbir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Imran tells us why he likes to be compared to Ranbir Kapoor and why he is scared of reviving the Nasir Hussain Films banner.

J-K gears up for first polls post Article 370 abrogation

J-K gears up for first polls post Article 370 abrogation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The first-ever district development council (DDC) elections will be held in eight phases to elect 280 members in 20 districts from November 28 to December 22.

Army kills top Hizb commander

Army kills top Hizb commander

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

'Pak defied UN ban, supplied arms to Bosnia'

'Pak defied UN ban, supplied arms to Bosnia'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2002

Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lieutenant General Javed Nasir claimed he successfully air lifted sophisticated anti-tank guided missiles, which turned the tide in favour of Bosnian Muslims and forced the Serbs to lift the siege.

Bhujbal, Mumbai Police chief meet Advani

Bhujbal, Mumbai Police chief meet Advani

Rediff.com14 Sep 2003

The meeting comes on the heels of the gunning down of the key Mumbai blasts suspect, Nasir, in an encounter on Friday.

Airport: Maldives terms takeover a victory, GMR silent

Airport: Maldives terms takeover a victory, GMR silent

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Indian firm skips midnight ceremony Maldives terms takeover a victory for its people.

A unique feat for Bhuvneshwar Kumar

A unique feat for Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed his first wicket in Test cricket when his delivery disturbed David Warner's furniture today. Interestingly Bhuvneshwar's first wicket in Twenty20 Internationals and One-Day Internationals were also bowled (Nasir Jamshed and Mohammad Hafeez respectively).

MACL back at helm at Maldives airport

MACL back at helm at Maldives airport

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Two years after it handed over the Male International Airport's operations to Indian infrastructure major GMR, the Maldives' state-run MACL was back at the helm on Saturday.

Teesri Manzil: Style, substance, Suspense and Shammi!

Teesri Manzil: Style, substance, Suspense and Shammi!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

In this week's Classic Re-visited special, we look back at Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh's 1966 film, Teesri Manzil.

Pakistan drop Younus for Champions Trophy

Pakistan drop Younus for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Pakistan have dropped senior batsman Younus Khan from the list of 30 probable players announced for this year's ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday.

'Bhuvneshwar put a lot of pressure on the opposition'

'Bhuvneshwar put a lot of pressure on the opposition'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

His eight overs on the trot set the stage for India to rip through Pakistan in their final Champions Trophy group match but rising pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar feels it is still a long way to go before he can think of himself as the team's bowling spearhead.

PHOTOS: India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy

PHOTOS: India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Photos of Group B match Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston.

Oval ODI: Erratic West Indies edge past Pakistan

Oval ODI: Erratic West Indies edge past Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

West Indies eked out a two-wicket win over Pakistan in a low-scoring Group B encounter to start their Champions Trophy campaign on a perfect note at the Kennington Oval on Friday.

Chennai ODI: Dhoni's ton in vain as Pakistan clinch win

Chennai ODI: Dhoni's ton in vain as Pakistan clinch win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's heroic unbeaten century under pressure went in vain as arch rivals Pakistan held their nerve to clinch the first one day international with a comfortable six-wicket victory in a low-scoring contest in Chennai on Sunday.

Dhoni's batting towards end leaves fans perplexed

Dhoni's batting towards end leaves fans perplexed

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Dhoni was criticised over the past few days over his slow strike-rate during the middle overs period.

GMR begins check-out from Male

GMR begins check-out from Male

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

It is business as usual at Ibrahim Nasir airport; Maldives to retain staff hired by GMR.

Pak court dismisses petition against Zardari

Pak court dismisses petition against Zardari

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

A Pakistani court has dismissed a petition seeking an order to bar Asif Ali Zardari functioning as the president.

'Dilip Kumar loved India until his death'

'Dilip Kumar loved India until his death'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'He was full of Hindustan, its tehzeeb and its culture.'

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The security agencies in Pakistan are clueless about the whereabouts of these 19 most wanted terrorists. Some of them have been hiding in Pakistan and others are believed to have fled the country.

PHOTOS: Jamshed, Junaid help Pakistan win series in India

PHOTOS: Jamshed, Junaid help Pakistan win series in India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Pakistan thrashed India by 85 runs in the second one-dayer at Eden Gardens to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Pakistan maul India, take unassailable lead in ODI series

Pakistan maul India, take unassailable lead in ODI series

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

India slumped to yet another series defeat, as arch-rivals Pakistan spanked them by 85 runs in the second One-Day International to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match rubber, in Kolkata, on Thursday. Riding on Nasir Jamshed's second consecutive century, the visitors, dismissed for 250, shot out the Indians for a paltry 165 with two overs to spare at the Eden Gardens.

Council formed to save Dilip Kumar's home in Pak

Council formed to save Dilip Kumar's home in Pak

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Several civil society groups and activists from Pakistan's northwest have formed a 'jirga' or council to work for the protection of Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar's ancestral home in Peshawar.

Rs 1,600 cr package for Kashmiri migrants sanctioned

Rs 1,600 cr package for Kashmiri migrants sanctioned

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said a Rs 1,600 crore financial package has been sanctioned for the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants.

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

A third man has been arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into possible corruption in Pakistani cricket, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said.

Pakistan's first practice session devoted to fielding

Pakistan's first practice session devoted to fielding

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Having not played since last October's semifinal match against Sri Lanka in the Twenty20 World Cup, the Mohammad Hafeez-led Pakistan side on Sunday underwent a one-hour practice session to get into the groove ahead of the first T20 match against India in Bangalore.

Why GMR's project was not good for Maldives

Why GMR's project was not good for Maldives

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

GMR plan not only hurt govt financially, it also threatened tourism.

Peterson hauls SA back into second Test

Peterson hauls SA back into second Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Robin Peterson and AB de Villiers hauled South Africa back into the game on the third day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Saturday.

Chidambaram, Omar review security situation in JK

Chidambaram, Omar review security situation in JK

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and the state chief minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday jointly reviewed the prevailing law and order and security situation at a high level meeting of officers on Wednesday evening.