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Review: Haraamkhor is high on performances

Review: Haraamkhor is high on performances

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Haraamkhor may not appeal to the regular Bollywood audience but if you're a Nawazuddin Siddiqui fan and love watching performance-oriented films, this shouldn't be missed at all, raves Namrata Thakkar.

Pakistani cleric to convene 'Awami Parliament'

Pakistani cleric to convene 'Awami Parliament'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul Qadri has announced to set up 'Awami Parliament' (People's Parliament) on Tuesday, as he refused to meet the PML-N government- appointed committee of lawmakers to hold talks with him.

Asia Cup preview: Fancied India wary of unpredictable Pakistan

Asia Cup preview: Fancied India wary of unpredictable Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

India are eyeing a place in the final after three wins in as many matches, while Pakistan will look to step up their game in the Super Four match, after a scare against Afghanistan.

BCCI seeks government clearance on Pakistan series

BCCI seeks government clearance on Pakistan series

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The BCCI has formally sought the clearance of the central government to play Pakistan in Sri Lanka in December, its secretary Anurag Thakur confirmed.

Pak political drama nears end after army chief intervenes

Pak political drama nears end after army chief intervenes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Pakistan's powerful army chief has stepped in to mediate between the embattled government and the protesters seeking resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, bringing the military back into the centre stage and signaling a possible end to the high-political drama.

Sri Lanka likely venue for Indo-Pak series

Sri Lanka likely venue for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Sri Lanka has emerged as the likely venue for the much-awaited Indo-Pak bilateral cricket series and an official announcement may be made on November 27.

Ex-Pak general calls Musharraf's bluff

Ex-Pak general calls Musharraf's bluff

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

"As the architect of Kargil, he must answer critical questions for sacrificing so many soldiers. I am sure Kargil would continue to haunt him for the rest of his life," he said, reacting to claims by Musharraf in his book.

Pakistan taking steps to improve ties with India: Sharif

Pakistan taking steps to improve ties with India: Sharif

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Pakistan has taken several initiatives, including the revival of back channel diplomacy, to improve ties with India, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday.

Musharraf indicted for Baloch leader's murder

Musharraf indicted for Baloch leader's murder

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has indicted former military ruler General Parvez Musharraf in the murder case of Baloch nationalist Nawab Akbar Bugti.

Pakistan mourns diplomats killed in helicopter crash

Pakistan mourns diplomats killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com9 May 2015

The bodies of the victims of helicopter crash, including ambassadors of Norway and the Philippines and wives of Indonesian and Malaysian envoys to Pakistan, were brought to Islamabad on Saturday from the site of accident.

Pakistan has paid a huge price to see evil

Pakistan has paid a huge price to see evil

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

A grieving Pakistan's policy shift towards the Taliban has comes at a great cost, says Shahzad Raza.

Will England host Indo-Pak Tests next year?

Will England host Indo-Pak Tests next year?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The much talked-about India-Pakistan cricket series could be played out in two parts with Sri Lanka hosting the limited-overs games next month and England being the venue for Test matches next year.

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Asia Cup to be played in Bangladesh from February 24, will be played in the T20 format for the first time in the tournament's history. The tournament which precedes the vital World T20 to be held in in India in March, has a rich history with India and Sri Lanka winning it five times each. Pakistan have been victorious on two occasions while Bangladesh's best finish has been their runner-up performance in the 2012 edition. Team India will be led by MS Dhoni and the tournament will also see Virat Kohli returning after taking a break from the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Dhoni will be chasing history to become the most successful skipper in the tournament history. The Indian skipper and former Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga have both recorded same number of nine victories and four defeats in the Asia Cup All the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. The qualifying rounds involving Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Oman has begun from Friday.

Pakistan test-fires nuclear ballistic missile

Pakistan test-fires nuclear ballistic missile

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Pakistan on Thursday successfully test-fired a ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to targets as far as 1,500 kilometres, bringing many Indian cities under its range.

$300m blocked by US not aid, but reimbursements: Pak

$300m blocked by US not aid, but reimbursements: Pak

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Qureshi said the matter will be taken up during Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to the country on September 5.

Pak court to hear 2 decade-old graft case against Sharif

Pak court to hear 2 decade-old graft case against Sharif

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The court has fixed May 8 for hearing of the case.

133 killed, over 125 injured in twin election-related blasts in Pak

133 killed, over 125 injured in twin election-related blasts in Pak

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The twin attacks came as former prime minister Nawaz Sharif along with his daughter Maryam returned to the country to face arrest in a corruption case.

Odd, curious, heartwarming: What Bollywood tweeted in 2014

Odd, curious, heartwarming: What Bollywood tweeted in 2014

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

From odd to heartwarming, the best of Twitter conversations in 2014.

Govts should prevent derailment of Indo-Pak ties: Pak minister

Govts should prevent derailment of Indo-Pak ties: Pak minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Wednesday called for "stability and predictability" in Indo-Pak relations, saying governments on both sides should have the courage to withstand pressure in the wake of "unfortunate incidents" and prevent derailment of ties.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan ban Jamshed for one year in corruption probe

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan ban Jamshed for one year in corruption probe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Jamshed, who has played 48 one-day internationals for Pakistan, was suspended from all forms of cricket in February for violating the PCB's anti-corruption code.

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Against the backdrop of difficult administrative, political and economic problems, Imran's temperament and staying power will be the subject of intense expectation and public scrutiny,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'I like him as a person, and as a politician.'

Pak holds polls in Gilgit-Baltistan despite India's objections

Pak holds polls in Gilgit-Baltistan despite India's objections

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Notwithstanding India's objection, Pakistan on Monday held legislative assembly elections in the strategic Gilgit-Baltistan region amid tight security.

Sharif defiant amid calls for ouster, says crisis shall pass

Sharif defiant amid calls for ouster, says crisis shall pass

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Facing his toughest test since becoming Pakistan's prime minister, a defiant Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday brushed aside the demand of protesters asking him to quit saying the country has survived "difficult times" and the current political crisis too shall pass.

Let the (Sacred) Games begin!

Let the (Sacred) Games begin!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The cast looks dynamic, and now, we can't wait to see what it's going to be all about.

Suicide bomber strikes during funeral in Pak; 28 killed

Suicide bomber strikes during funeral in Pak; 28 killed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

At least 28 people including a provincial legislator were on Tuesday killed and over 60 others injured when a suicide bomber targeted a funeral at Mardan in the troubled northwest Pakistan.

Pakistan govt condemns protests as 'mutiny against state'

Pakistan govt condemns protests as 'mutiny against state'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Describing the protests as a "mutiny against Pakistan", the government on Tuesday turned to Parliament for support as demonstrators continued to put pressure on a defiant Nawaz Sharif to quit as prime minister.

42 killed in road accident in south Pakistan

42 killed in road accident in south Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

At least 42 people, 27 of them women and children, were killed and 17 others injured on Sunday when a speeding bus they were traveling in collided with a trailer on the National Highway in southeast Pakistan.

Pak still dicey over granting MFN status to India

Pak still dicey over granting MFN status to India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Over a year after the deadline to grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) trading status to India, the Pakistani government on Thursday declined to specify any time limit to meet the long-pending demand from here.

'My fans can't see me crying on screen'

'My fans can't see me crying on screen'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

'Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a positive film. I want the heads of both countries to watch the film. India and Pakistan are dealing with the problem shown in the film and after watching the film, their hearts might melt. Till the time I don't get a response from them, I will keep tweeting about it.' Salman Khan discusses his superhit film.

'Just not allowed. Nope.' What is Amitabh saying no to?

'Just not allowed. Nope.' What is Amitabh saying no to?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Amitabh Bachchan's birthday bash. Don 3's movie details. Mahesh Babu's Bollywood debut. The latest Bollywood masala...

'Atal made Sharif speak with Dilip Kumar over Kargil conflict'

'Atal made Sharif speak with Dilip Kumar over Kargil conflict'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Sharif said that he was not aware of what Vajpayee was saying to him and promised to get back after talking to the then chief of the Army Staff General Pervez Musharraf.

FIRST LOOK: Emraan and Vidya in Humari Adhuri Kahani

FIRST LOOK: Emraan and Vidya in Humari Adhuri Kahani

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Pakistan has pulled the trigger on itself

Pakistan has pulled the trigger on itself

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Pakistan has taken too much of a chance with Pulwama - with the wrong government in India, and at the wrong time.

Pak floods, rains kill 24 more people; toll reaches 46

Pak floods, rains kill 24 more people; toll reaches 46

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Twenty-four more people were killed on Saturday as floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains inundated northern Pakistan, raising the overall death toll in the flooding to 46.

Two PMOs drive India-Pakistan relations

Two PMOs drive India-Pakistan relations

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

How the two South Asian neighbours will interact with each other in the coming months will be decided by the two prime ministers in Washington.

India summons Pak envoy; lodges protest against terrorism

India summons Pak envoy; lodges protest against terrorism

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

S Jaishankar called Basit to his South Block office and lodged a strong protest over the issue as he made a specific reference to LeT terrorist and Pakistani national Bahadur Ali.

Explosion rips through Pakistan's football ground, 5 killed

Explosion rips through Pakistan's football ground, 5 killed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

At least five people, including some football players were killed and 11 injured on Sunday in a bomb attack in Pakistan's restive north western tribal region during a match, officials said.

Dancing the Munna Michael way!

Dancing the Munna Michael way!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

A 1990s Bollywood album. Ranbir Kapoor as Balraj Sahni. Dimple Kapadia's Crowning Glory days. Agha-Mukri-Kesto's fun, fabulous, forgotten friendship. Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week was a complete blast from the past.

Pakistan army brass meets amid political turmoil

Pakistan army brass meets amid political turmoil

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Pakistan's powerful military has expressed serious concern over the prevailing political turmoil in the country with the government of embattled Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif locked in a showdown with protesters.