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British boxer Khan donates 30,000 pounds shorts to Peshawar school

British boxer Khan donates 30,000 pounds shorts to Peshawar school

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Boxer Amir Khan will donate a pair of 30,000 pounds ($47,007) shorts to the Peshawar school in Pakistan where 132 children were killed by Taliban gunmen earlier this week.

Asal Uttar, The Battle That Changed The 1965 War

Asal Uttar, The Battle That Changed The 1965 War

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

'News is rife that Pakistan will attack the next day. They have no idea that this is where they will take on the might of 1 Armoured Division of Pakistan in a three-day bloody battle that will be remembered in military history as the Battle of Asal Uttar.' Rachna Bisht Rawat salutes the brave men turned the tide of the '65 war.

'Cross border fertilisation of terror in Pak'

'Cross border fertilisation of terror in Pak'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

'We know that there is a cross-border fertilisation of extremism and terrorism. Afghanistan cannot get control over its territory and defeat the Taliban if they can go across the border into Pakistan as a safe haven,' Clinton told the Azadi Radio in an interview. Similarly, Pakistan cannot root out the people that threaten them and their government if they can seek refuge across the border in Afghanistan, she said according to a transcript released by the State Department.

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Legendary Pakistani folk singer Reshma, who mesmerised music lovers beyond borders with her soulful rendition of songs like 'Dama Dam Mast Kalandar' and 'Lambi Judai' in her trademark rustic voice, passed away in Lahore on Sunday after suffering for years from throat cancer.

Pakistani troops capture strategic peak in Swat

Pakistani troops capture strategic peak in Swat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Pakistani security forces have retaken a strategic mountain from pro-Taliban militants in the restive Swat valley in north-west Pakistan and shut down an illegal radio station used by their radical head as a propaganda machine.

'Pak army needs TV channel to counter Indian propaganda'

'Pak army needs TV channel to counter Indian propaganda'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The Pakistan army, which is alleged to have huge business interests, "must acquire" a television channel for dissemination of propaganda to counter the growing penetration of Indian TV and news channels in the country, a senior army officer has suggested.

After Uri, terrorists attack army camp in J-K's Langate

After Uri, terrorists attack army camp in J-K's Langate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

"Around 5 am, militants opened firing on an army camp at Langate in Kupwara district, which was retaliated by the alert jawans," an army official said.

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, revealed how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, revealed how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, revealed how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

Indo-Pak ties improving: Gilani

Indo-Pak ties improving: Gilani

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Hurdles affecting India-Pakistan relations can be removed if the two countries engage in a dialogue with good intentions and pragmatism, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Friday.

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

It is to Vajpayee's credit that he told Dilip Kumar to ignore Thackeray and to follow his own conscience. But the episode -- as indeed, the manner in which Dilip Kumar has been made to pay for being a Muslim throughout his life -- shames us all as Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

Mullah Fazlullah named new head of Pakistani Taliban

Mullah Fazlullah named new head of Pakistani Taliban

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Mullah Fazlullah, the militant commander who ordered the assassination of teenage activist Malala Yusufzai, was today named by the Pakistani Taliban as its new chief to replace Hakimullah Mehsud, killed in a US drone strike last week.

Terrorist sanctuaries no longer acceptable: Pak

Terrorist sanctuaries no longer acceptable: Pak

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi said on Monday that terror sanctuaries are no longer acceptable in his country and his government is determined to take strong action against terrorists even as he acknowledged that there are elements in Pakistan who are sympathetic to the extremists.

Amartya Sen, Home in the World

Amartya Sen, Home in the World

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Amartyada, says Omkar Goswami, thank you for being the humane, caring and socially concerned economist that you are.

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Unbeaten India take on England in the first of Thursday's semi-finals at the SCG and would progress to Sunday's final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) if a minimum of 10 overs a side were not possible because of the weather.

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.

Spanish report links ISI to Taliban

Spanish report links ISI to Taliban

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

A confidential Spanish defence ministry report has alleged Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency helped arm the Taliban in 2005 for assassination plots against the Afghan government, media reports said. The confidential report, obtained by Cadena Ser radio and posted on the station's Web site, also alleges the Inter Services Intelligence helped the Taliban procure roadside bombs.

England ready for India challenge

England ready for India challenge

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'Showbiz' critics waiting for England to fail: Bairstow

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

This makes her only the second world leader to have a child while in office.

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Maxwell closer to return, trains with Victoria

India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Realpolitik demands that India now crafts its own approach to counter China's Indian Ocean 'string of pearls' strategy and its new stance on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, says Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd).

'The anticipation is that there will be at least one day-night Ashes Test'

'The anticipation is that there will be at least one day-night Ashes Test'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

England's next Ashes series in Australia may have a day-night Test match, Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said on Monday.

It is time to fix Indian news television

It is time to fix Indian news television

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'Of the 202 debates, 79 were around attacking Pakistan and 66 attacking the Opposition and Nehru.' 'The PMC Bank scam where thousands of depositors lost their savings got just one,' points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'Captain Vikram Batra, PVC and his unit 13 Jak Rif did stand out because of the sheer magnitude of the task allotted to them but also the exceptional professionalism with which it was executed and completed,' recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'I believe in freedom'

'I believe in freedom'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

President Pervez Musharraf says Pakistan is progressing and no one can stop that progress.

Taliban chief orders militants to target Sharif's party

Taliban chief orders militants to target Sharif's party

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Pakistani Taliban chief has ordered militants to hit the leaders of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's ruling party after the government lifted a moratorium on death penalty and set up military courts to try terrorists.

At 102, she won and lost the polls, but wants to contest the next

At 102, she won and lost the polls, but wants to contest the next

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

A Ganesh Nadar meets Thadagati, the 102-year-old woman who had contested, won and then lost the panchayat elections in her village

Why Warner should open with Finch in World Cup...

Why Warner should open with Finch in World Cup...

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Warner has been in excellent touch as he scored lot of runs at the top of the order for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL

Will Khawaja recover in time for India Tests?

Will Khawaja recover in time for India Tests?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

His loss for even part of the series would be a huge blow to a team already missing so much batting experience because of the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.

Pak: Rs 5,000 fine for shaving beard!

Pak: Rs 5,000 fine for shaving beard!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

A radical Islamic group in Pakistan's Khyber Agency bordering Afghanistan has warned that any man shaving his beard will have to pay a fine of Rs 5,000.

The damage caused by Farooq Abdullah

The damage caused by Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The problem with such ill-considered remarks is that they give the BJP an opportunity to push ahead with its nationalist agenda which includes depicting its opponents as seditionists,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

US, Pak deny reports of Osama's capture

US, Pak deny reports of Osama's capture

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

Iran's state radio on Saturday quoted unnamed sources saying that terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden was captured in Pakistan 'a long time back.'d Osama bin Laden was captured in Pakistan 'a long time ago.'

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories.

'Good Indo-Pak ties impossible unless terror ends'

'Good Indo-Pak ties impossible unless terror ends'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

The Voice of Russia radio, known for reflecting the Kremlin's views, pointed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement about foreign linkages behind the terror attacks on the Indian capital.

ICC rebukes umpire Hill for spot-fixing comments

ICC rebukes umpire Hill for spot-fixing comments

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council has reprimanded New Zealand umpire Tony Hill for publicly stating that he suspected the no-balls bowled by Pakistani pacers during the Lord's Test in England to be deliberate, according to a report.

Hampshire shuts door on Afridi

Hampshire shuts door on Afridi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Hampshire has denied signing swashbuckling Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for the remaining part of the Friends Provident Twenty20 championship. 'Shahid won't be joining us,' Hampshire manager Giles White told BBC Radio. White said that his team is already packed, and it would be difficult to accommodate Afridi in the side for the quarter-final tie against Warwickshire.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'It seems likely that the February 2019 crisis is over.'