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Splashing cash not enough for PSG to deliver in Champions League

Splashing cash not enough for PSG to deliver in Champions League

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

PSG have never reached the semi-finals of the Champions League

Hussain backs Strauss for denying Smith a runner

Hussain backs Strauss for denying Smith a runner

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

England captain Andrew Strauss did no wrong by denying his South African counterpart Graeme Smith a runner during their Champions Trophy clash, as Smith was merely tired not injured, feels former England skipper Nasser Hussain.

After Camp Nou decimation, PSG players confronted by angry fans at airport

After Camp Nou decimation, PSG players confronted by angry fans at airport

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Police have launched an investigation after Paris St Germain's players were confronted by angry supporters upon their return to the French capital on Wednesday following their 6-1 Champions League defeat in Barcelona, the Ligue 1 club has said.

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

With a breakthrough elusive, government sources said the Delhi Police has obtained vital leads.

TN bus burning case: Madani's wife among accused

TN bus burning case: Madani's wife among accused

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

In a new twist to the burning of a Tamil Nadu state-owned bus near Kochi in September 2005, Soofiya Madani, wife of Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, was on Friday listed as an accused in the case, even as the Kerala high court declined to grant anticipatory bail to her. Assistant Commissioner of Police P M Varghese, who is heading the investigation in the case, filed a report in the Aluva Judicial First Class magistrate court today.

Controversy after Pietersen picked to deliver Pataudi Lecture

Controversy after Pietersen picked to deliver Pataudi Lecture

Rediff.com18 May 2018

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary is livid with GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim for ignoring the names of Indian stalwarts of yesteryears.

Ganguly expert analyst for T20 World Cup

Ganguly expert analyst for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

India's most successful captain Sourav Ganguly will start a new innings post-retirement. It will be behind the microphone, as expert analyst for the ICC World Twenty20, commencing in England on Saturday. As per a deal with ESPN-STAR Sports, Ganguly will be part of a commentary panel that includes Ian Chappell, Ian Bishop, Wasim Akram, Sanjay Manjrekar, Harsha Bhogle and Nasser Hussain.

'Terror has no songs or comedy'

'Terror has no songs or comedy'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'In a typical Telugu film, the sub plot would be the love story. That is not there in my film. The focus is on the job. There is no heroism. The main character is a normal cop.' Terror director Satish Kasetty talks about the film.

Kerala government to probe Madani's terror links

Kerala government to probe Madani's terror links

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

It had been reported in a section of the media Madani and his wife had links with some extremist elements, who were shot dead by the army in Kashmir .It may be recalled that four youths from Kerala were killed I an encounter while they were trying to cross the border into Pakistan.

Left front allies reconcile in Kerala

Left front allies reconcile in Kerala

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

The Communist Party of India-Marxist leadership which had shut its doors on the CPI and had unilaterally given the green signal to the Abdul Nasser Madani sponsored candidate Hussain Randathany to go ahead with the election campaign in Ponnani Lok Sabha constituency has now reconciled.

PDP has no extremist links, says Madani

PDP has no extremist links, says Madani

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

Claiming that the People's Democratic Party has no links with extremist elements, its chairman Abdul Nasser Madani on Saturday charged the Muslim League (ML) and BJP with carrying out a 'misinformation campaign' against his party to gain political mileage.

England's tactics were amateur: Hussain

England's tactics were amateur: Hussain

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Agreeing with Ricky Ponting, former England captain Nasser Hussain on Tuesday joined the chorus in criticising England's time-wasting tactics in the drawn Ashes opener, saying it was an "amateur and embarrassing" exercise on the home team's part.

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has lashed out at Kevin Pietersen and Cricket Board authorities for the captain-coach row which pushed the country's cricket into a turmoil.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

Hussain backs Flower as England coach

Hussain backs Flower as England coach

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed Andy Flower to be the country's new coach, saying the Zimbabwean could be an excellent in the role he filled on a short-term basis in the West Indies.

Dravid sets new catching record

Dravid sets new catching record

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Rahul Dravid scaled another lofty peak in his illustrious career when he created the world record for the most number of Test catches by a fielder in Wellington on Monday.

Madani's wife role should be investigated: Court

Madani's wife role should be investigated: Court

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

The Aluva magistrate court in Kerala has directed the police to conduct a detailed investigation on the role played by the wife of the PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani in in the Kalamassery bus burning incident a couple of years ago.

Naren Kumar for World Rally Championship

Naren Kumar for World Rally Championship

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Six-time national rally champion Naren Kumar will debut for an Indian team, 'Team Sidvin India', in the 2008 FIA World Rally Championship, in the Production Class in June, in Greece.

Watch Ready for Ram and Genelia

Watch Ready for Ram and Genelia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Ready is very much a stereotypical love story. The cute, lead pair Ram and Genelia makes the film watchable.

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Former England captain Nasser Hussain wants all-rounder Ben Stokes to work on taking his "unassuming" character beyond the cricket field as the player looks to rebuild his reputation.

New visa rules not to affect tourism:UAE

New visa rules not to affect tourism:UAE

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

The new amendments to tourist visa regulations, which are part of the stricter visa regime to come into force from August this year are aimed at combating visa trading and would not impact tourism, Brigadier Nasser Awadh Al Minhali, Director Gen of Abu Dhabi Naturalisation and Residency said. As per the new law, all visitors to the UAE will be required to have health insurance once the new visit visa rules are enforced from August 1, said a senior official.

Review: Poi Solla Porom

Review: Poi Solla Porom

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

UTV Motion Pictures' and Four Frames' Poi Solla Porom, directed by Vijay is a remake of Khosla ka Ghosla -- and is a fun and racy reproduction.

Review: Ennai Theriyuma

Review: Ennai Theriyuma

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures' Ennai Theriyuma?, starring Manoj Kumar, Sneha Ullal and Riya Sen, is a hotchpotch of several mystery thrillers but falls flat.

After raking big moolah, Neymar denies money was motivation

After raking big moolah, Neymar denies money was motivation

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'I wanted a bigger challenge, and my heart made this decision and I followed my heart'

Don't force players to return: Hussain

Don't force players to return: Hussain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Kevin Pietersen and his men should not be forced into returning to India for next month's Test series if their security fears don't subside, said former England captain Nasser Hussain as he urged the ECB to take a call on the matter without delay.

Ritwik exits; Joshna, Sourav win

Ritwik exits; Joshna, Sourav win

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Saurav Ghosal and Siddharth Suchde were the only Indians left in the men's singles event after two of their compatriots, including former national champion Ritwik Bhattacharya, crashed out in the second round of the Asian Squash Championships in Kuwait.

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Striker Costa ends second spell at Atletico Madrid.

Hussain accuses England of going soft

Hussain accuses England of going soft

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

"I believe England have the raw materials to build another very strong side. The area of concern for me is mental; they need toughening up," Hussain said in an interview for the February issue of The Wisden Cricketer magazine.

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Atletico should have plenty of money available after talismanic striker Antoine Griezmann said last month he is to leave the club.

'Pietersen can become a great captain'

'Pietersen can become a great captain'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

England captain Kevin Pietersen has the potential to become a great leader after a dream start to his new job, according to former skipper Nasser Hussain. Hussain said Pietersen needs to establish the same sort of relationship with coach Peter Moores that he and Vaughan had with Moores's predecessor Duncan Fletcher.

Blast trial: Security tightened in Coimbatore

Blast trial: Security tightened in Coimbatore

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Coimbatore will be under a tight security cover on Wednesday when a special court pronounces sentences for the 70 people convicted of criminal conspiracy and murder charges in the 1998 serial blasts case. The founder-leader of the proscribed Al-Umma S A Basha and its general secretary Mohammed Ansari are among the 70 convicts.

CPI-M's Vijayan visits PDP chairman Mahdhani

CPI-M's Vijayan visits PDP chairman Mahdhani

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Mahdhani briefed about his health condition and matters related to the cases against him, Poonthura Siraj, working chairman of PDP, who was with Vijayan, told reporters.

Madani is more than a terror suspect for Kerala CM

Madani is more than a terror suspect for Kerala CM

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's meeting with Bengaluru blasts accused Abdul Nasser Madani has drawn the ire of investigators and the prosecution team in Karnataka.

MEA confirms India-Pak NSA talks; says focus was on terror

MEA confirms India-Pak NSA talks; says focus was on terror

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

He said India has been maintaining that terror and talks cannot go together, but talks on terror can definitely go ahead.

Hussain, McGrath slam ICC

Hussain, McGrath slam ICC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Former players Nasser Hussain and Glenn McGrath have hit out at the ICCfor bowing down to BCCI and appeasing them on every count.

Coimbatore blasts: Madhani released on bail

Coimbatore blasts: Madhani released on bail

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

The chairman of the People's Democratic Party was exonerated of five charges, including criminal consipracy to trigger the blasts that killed 58 people, by the sessions court handling the blast case.

'Comeback doesn't bother me'

'Comeback doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Harbhajan Singh says he is confident of making a comeback to the Indian team after having missed the tours of Australia and Pakistan.

'Dravid is world's best batsman'

'Dravid is world's best batsman'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

'I am sceptical about whether Vaughan should be playing ODIs,' says former England captain Nasser Hussain.

Sarath Kumar can't save Nam Nadu

Sarath Kumar can't save Nam Nadu

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The film is a family entertainer, and steers clear of sex and violence. But somehow, it also guarantees that many of the main characters in the film act incredibly stupid.