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Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to four convicts serving life imprisonment in the murder case of TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan.

Sethi, Joshi shocked

Sethi, Joshi shocked

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

While Sethi lost to Sourav Kothari, Joshi was beaten by Yogesh Rai in the league stage of the Senior National billiards championship.

Advani shocks Sethi

Advani shocks Sethi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

The junior national billiards and snooker champion proved too good for the former world champ in the semi-finals of the Senior National billiards championship.

PCB to nominate Najam Sethi as next ICC President

PCB to nominate Najam Sethi as next ICC President

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi is set to be nominated as the next President of the International Cricket Council by the Pakistan board for a one-year term starting in June, 2015.

Sethi, Joshi to contest final

Sethi, Joshi to contest final

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Geet Sethi and Devendra Joshi moved into the billiards final of the All India Open Invitation tournament in Mumbai

Sethi-Shandilya win doubles bronze

Sethi-Shandilya win doubles bronze

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Geet Sethi and Ashok Shandilya won the bronze medal in the English billiards doubles event at the Asian Games, as India beat Pakistan 3-0.

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi feels that resumption of bilateral Indo-Pak cricketing ties is solely dependant on India's will.

Shandilya, Sethi in last four

Shandilya, Sethi in last four

Rediff.com4 May 2006

Both scored fluent victories in the quarter-finals of the Shivaji Park Gymkhana Open billiards tournament.

Chandra overcomes Sethi for title

Chandra overcomes Sethi for title

Rediff.com7 May 2006

Manan Chandra overcame maestro Geet Sethi 5-3 to win the snooker title of the Shivaji Park Gymkhana All India Open Invitation tournament

Advani sizzles, Sethi stumbles

Advani sizzles, Sethi stumbles

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Defending champion Pankaj Advani opened his campaign in style, winning both his group matches, but eight-time winner Geet Sethi suffered one of the worst starts in his career, losing back-to-back league matches on the opening day of the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Pune on Friday.

Joshi, Sethi in last eight

Joshi, Sethi in last eight

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Pankaj Advani also made the grade in the fourth Asian Billiards Championship.

Advani, Sethi, Russell for World billiards

Advani, Sethi, Russell for World billiards

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Cue sports ace Mike Russell of England will be seen in action on the green baize in India after almost a decade-and-a-half at the Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth-IBSF World Billiards Championship which unfolds in Pune on August 20. The former nine-time World champion and Sethi loom as major hurdles in the aspirations of India's defending champion Pankaj Advani at the tournament, which carries a total prize pool of US $18,000.

Who Won By The Highest/Lowest Margins?

Who Won By The Highest/Lowest Margins?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Hemant V Shivsaran/Rediff.com does a deep dive and lists the winners with the highest and lowest margins in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan court reinstates Sethi as board chief

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan court reinstates Sethi as board chief

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Pakistan's Supreme Court reinstated Najam Sethi as chairman of the country's cricket board on Friday, a day after he was removed from the post.

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Seven-time World champion Pankaj Advani, veteran Geet Sethi and Dhruv Sitwala continued their unbeaten run in the Time Format after outplaying their rivals in the World Billiards Championships in Leeds on Sunday.

Sethi falters at last hurdle

Sethi falters at last hurdle

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Sethi was defeated England's Lee Lagan 5-6 in the final of the IBSF World Billiards championship in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Lahore may host an ODI series later this year: Sethi

Lahore may host an ODI series later this year: Sethi

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Devoid of any international cricket since the 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan team, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi is hopeful of an international series in Lahore later this year.

Sethi advises PCB to not send cricket team to India

Sethi advises PCB to not send cricket team to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board said he would advise the PCB against sending its national team to India for the planned bilateral series in December.

Zaka Ashraf set to return as PCB chief

Zaka Ashraf set to return as PCB chief

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

PCB's interim chief Najam Sethi said he will not seek a permanent position in the PCB after pulling out of the race to be its next chairman.

Sethi, Advani crash out

Sethi, Advani crash out

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

World champion Pankaj Advani, former world champion Geet Sethi and former Asian champion Alok Kumar lost to lesser-known cueists in the pre-quarter-finals of the National Billiards Championship.

Advani, Sethi in World Billiards C'ship semis

Advani, Sethi in World Billiards C'ship semis

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

Defending champion Pankaj Advani and veteran Geet Sethi reigned supreme at the green baize to enter the semi-finals in the Point-format of IBSF World Billiards Championship in Pune on Sunday.

Shweta Tripathi's Secrets Revealed!

Shweta Tripathi's Secrets Revealed!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

This man, she says, makes her go weak in the knees.

Shroff, Sethi in knock-out round

Shroff, Sethi in knock-out round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Saurav Kothari recovered to beat Amir Habib and stay in contention for a berth in the National 9-Ball Pool Championship.

Sethi off to a winning start

Sethi off to a winning start

Rediff.com28 Aug 2005

The former world billiards champion registered a 5-3 win over Delhi's Harpreet Singh at the BPCL-ONGC 9-ball Pool Nationals.

Asian Billiards: Narrow victory for Advani, Sethi

Asian Billiards: Narrow victory for Advani, Sethi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Pankaj Advani began his title defence with a narrow 3-2 victory over Surya Suwannasinh of Thailand on the second day of Asian Billiards Championships on Monday.

Advani should stick to billiards: Sethi

Advani should stick to billiards: Sethi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Seven-time world billiards champion Geet Sethi believes Pankaj Advani has the potential to win 10 world billiards titles.

Advani, Sethi to clash in final

Advani, Sethi to clash in final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2005

They scored easy victories over Ashik Shandilya and Devendra Joshi respectively in the semi-finals of the IBSF World Billiards Time Format Championship.

Bad Cop Review: Dj Vu

Bad Cop Review: Dj Vu

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Bad Cop is not unwatchable. For older viewers, there may even be some comfort in the familiar, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Sethi, Joshi lose in quarter-finals

Sethi, Joshi lose in quarter-finals

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

The seven-time World champion lost to Thailand's C Praput while defending champion Devendra Joshi was beaten by Pankaj Advani in the Asian Billiards Championship.

Rookie Pandya stuns Sethi to enter quarters

Rookie Pandya stuns Sethi to enter quarters

Rediff.com9 Aug 2009

Young Rishabh Pandya stunned ace Geet Sethi 4-2 to enter the quarter-finals of the Matunga Gymkhana-BSAM-Pidilite 6-Red All India Open Snooker Championship in Mumbai on Sunday.

Delany beats Sethi in semi-finals

Delany beats Sethi in semi-finals

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

The third seeded Indian ace lost to the second seeded Irishman 2-4 in the World Snooker Championships.

Advani to face Sethi in World Billiards final

Advani to face Sethi in World Billiards final

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Reigning champion Pankaj Advani scored a hard-fought victory over Rupesh Shah to set up a title clash with veteran Geet Sethi in the points format of the ONGC IBSF World Billiards Championship in Bangalore on Thursday. In the first semi-final, Sethi staged a remarkable recovery to beat Devendra Joshi.

What Parents MUST AVOID Doing!

What Parents MUST AVOID Doing!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Does the parental focus need to solely be on excellence in the classroom?

Former PCB chairman Sethi says ready to take over as ICC president

Former PCB chairman Sethi says ready to take over as ICC president

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi has made himself available for the post of International Cricket Council's president, which was on Wednesday left vacant by the sudden resignation of Bangladesh's Mustafa Kamal.

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?' 'There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.'

Geet Sethi loses to Russell in semis

Geet Sethi loses to Russell in semis

Rediff.com22 Jul 2007

Defending champion Geet Sethi made a late charge against England's Mike Russell but failed to cross the semi-final hurdle at the World Professional Billiards title in Leeds on Sunday.

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan will not play its World Cup matches in India unless the BCCI and ICC give written guarantees India will come to Pakistan to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Refreshingly Stylish, Harleen!

Refreshingly Stylish, Harleen!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Harleen Sethi shows you how you can be both fashion-forward and comfy.