News for 'Sher Khan'

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'My mom had told me a great deal about Meena Kumari and how she could make a tear drop at the right moment. A legend who was in total control. But when I finally met her, I saw a frail, shrivelled and petite woman -- just a bag of bones. Very tiny. She was dying.'

Yunus to stay on as Bangladesh interim chief, says adviser

Yunus to stay on as Bangladesh interim chief, says adviser

Rediff.com24 May 2025

The chief adviser's decision to stay in office came two days after he told student-led National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders that he was mulling resignation as he felt "the situation is such that he cannot work", citing difficulties in working amid the failure of political parties to find common ground for change.

OAI advices Shah Rukh to disassociate from IPL

OAI advices Shah Rukh to disassociate from IPL

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The Olympians Association of India (OAI) has advised bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan to disassociate himself from the IPL and rather promote a sport that brings glory to the nation.

When McSher met Thor...

When McSher met Thor...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'When I met him, I was a behaving like a 16 year old!' 'He is incredible, very casual and chilled out.' 'He told me he would watch Gully Boy and then he said a dialogue from Gully Boy, 'Bahut hard!'.'

Pakistani girl axed to death in 'honour killing'

Pakistani girl axed to death in 'honour killing'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

The girl was killed after her father became suspicious that she was having an affair with a youngster in Jhang tehsil in Punjab province. Seeing them together, he, along with relatives, axed the girl to death, while the boy managed to escape.

Two top HuJI ultras arrested

Two top HuJI ultras arrested

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Few hours after their escape from police custody in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, two top militants of Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami were on Thursday arrested from Doda district.

Like Ajay Devgn's Fiery Look In Singham Again?

Like Ajay Devgn's Fiery Look In Singham Again?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Singham Again is set to hit theatres on Independence Day 2024.

'It's impossible to get an appointment with Sonia'

'It's impossible to get an appointment with Sonia'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Fourteen ex-MPs of the Congress party have slammed the coterie around Congress president Sonia Gandhi and blamed senior managers and party general secretaries for the widening gap between the leadership and the workers and the lack of communication and interaction.

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Hockey India's situation is expected to be reviewed again in FIH's next executive board meeting.

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pakistan may want to undertake a 'false flag' operation in J&K to divert attention from the situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but infiltrating one SSG battalion into J&K and having two SSG battalions waiting to follow suit means war, which Pakistan cannot afford in its current economic crisis, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

IOA suspends IHF

IOA suspends IHF

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday suspended the Indian Hockey Federation and said it will be replaced by an ad-hoc commission, comprising five former Olympians.

Magadheera is technically brilliant

Magadheera is technically brilliant

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Rajamouli has effectively directed this Telugu reincarnation story starring Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan Teja.

Pargat named Indian team manager

Pargat named Indian team manager

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Former Olympian Pargat Singh has been named the Indian team's manager for the Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Review: Telugu Zanjeer, Toofan, lacks soul

Review: Telugu Zanjeer, Toofan, lacks soul

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Thoofan, the Telugu remake of Zanjeer as a separate film on account of its contemporary theme rather than compare it with the cult classic Zanjeer.

350 Muslims pray at Ram temple after 6-day walk from Lucknow

350 Muslims pray at Ram temple after 6-day walk from Lucknow

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Led by Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-backed Muslim organisation, the group started their journey from Lucknow on January 25, Shahid Saeed, media in-charge of MRM, said on Wednesday.

IHF appoints selection committee

IHF appoints selection committee

Rediff.com13 May 2004

Former Olympians Gurbux Singh, B P Govinda, Aslam Sher Khan and Surinder Singh Sodhi were named in a seven-man team.

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A worn-out fantasy of shallow wisdom and unspectacular effects, perhaps it's time to close the book on the Mowgli legend, feels Sukanya Verma.

It's a great honour: Ajitpal Singh

It's a great honour: Ajitpal Singh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

In his communication, Batra also pointed fingers towards the team management without specifying anything.

Indian origin boy to play Mowgli in Disney's Jungle Book

Indian origin boy to play Mowgli in Disney's Jungle Book

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

To be directed by Jon Favreau, the film is set for an October 2015 release.

The many avatars of Mowgli!

The many avatars of Mowgli!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Mowgli, over the years!

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

On May 25, Batra was removed as IOA chief after the Delhi High Court struck down the post of 'life member' in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body elections back in 2017.

Congress fields Kamal Nath's son from Chhindwara

Congress fields Kamal Nath's son from Chhindwara

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The party also announced that Kamal Nath will contest the bypoll for the Chhindwara assembly constituency.

BPCL stun ONGC to lift Aga Khan trophy

BPCL stun ONGC to lift Aga Khan trophy

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Bangalore scored a surprise 4-1 win against Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Delhi in the final of the DCB Presents Aga Khan hockey tournament -- 2011, at the Bombay Gymkhana ground, on Saturday evening.

The Big Fight: How Salim-Javed changed Hindi cinema

The Big Fight: How Salim-Javed changed Hindi cinema

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Salim-Javed's speciality was conjuring the kind of violence that played on your mind rather than the sort that played out only in front of your eyes.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Afghanistan have appointed former Pakistan players Younis Khan and Umar Gul as batting and bowling consultants respectively for their training camp in the United Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board said.

Srihari-The Real Star is gone

Srihari-The Real Star is gone

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

From being a stuntman, then a character artiste and finally the leading man, Srihari rose in the film industry by sheer dint of hard work.

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra quit his positions as International Hockey Federation president and also gave up IOC membership, hours after CBI conducted multiple raids at his residence and offices in New Delhi and Jammu.

My name is Khan. I am not a terrorist, says man branded as militant on WhatsApp

My name is Khan. I am not a terrorist, says man branded as militant on WhatsApp

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A 30-year-old man was forced to do a sit-in outside a police station in Virar, around 60 km north of Mumbai, holding a placard to clarify that he is not a terrorist, after rumours were allegedly spread on a mobile app branding him a terrorist.

Why India risks losing next year's hockey World Cup

Why India risks losing next year's hockey World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

If Hockey India does not adopt a Sports Code-compliant Constitution at the earliest, the country runs the risk of losing the hosting rights of the Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held from January 13 to 29.

Kargil war hero promoted from traffic constable to ASI

Kargil war hero promoted from traffic constable to ASI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Kargil war hero and Vir Chakra awardee Satpal Singh works as a traffic constable in Punjab's Bhawanigarh town. He was a part of the Indian Army's Operation Vijay. He was an important figure in the Battle of Tiger Hill which took place between India and Pakistan during the Kargil war in 1999.

Chavan, Ajit Pawar condole Pran's death

Chavan, Ajit Pawar condole Pran's death

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Ajit Pawar said that industry had 'lost its soul' in Pran's death.

Mufti urges PM Modi to accept Imran Khan's offer of 'friendship'

Mufti urges PM Modi to accept Imran Khan's offer of 'friendship'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

She said the prime minister who resolves the issue of Jammu and Kashmir and ends bloodshed in the state will have his name written in "golden letters" in the history.

'Tabassum was always so hit and fit'

'Tabassum was always so hit and fit'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'She was bubbling with energy, had so much stamina and endurance, that I find it hard to believe that she has left us.'

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run its day-to-day affairs

The Kader Khan interview you must read

The Kader Khan interview you must read

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'I went away from the industry because all the people I enjoyed working with, like Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra, are no more.' 'They left this world and went away, so I lost interest in my work.'

Jemimah guides India to series-levelling win over B'desh

Jemimah guides India to series-levelling win over B'desh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Earlier, the 22-year-old Jemimah finally returned to form and it was her strokeplay which helped India up the ante after a slow start at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.