News for 'Zeeshan'

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on July 24

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on July 24

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

A look at how India's athletes fared at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

India's tennis players ponder coronavirus fall-out

India's tennis players ponder coronavirus fall-out

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

India's tennis players -- both current and former -- are not just counting financial losses as they cope with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. The closure of the Pro Tour means that doubles exponent Purav Raja is set to lose at least $50,000 in this lockdown period, according to his own assessment. Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Divij Sharan can't exactly tell how much they would lose but considering the fact that they are consistently in contention to be in Grand Slam main draws, the massive financial hit is not difficult to assess.

'I don't want to play the hero's friend any more'

'I don't want to play the hero's friend any more'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

'I have been offered the main lead many times now, including romantic and action hero roles. But they're not interesting. I want to do films like Aandhi, Angoor, Ram Aur Shyam, Mela, Deewar, Zanjeer and Sholay but I don't have a plan.' Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub gets ready for the next level.

PIX: Amitabh, Kabir Khan raise funds for college

PIX: Amitabh, Kabir Khan raise funds for college

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

Paes in Davis Cup team, but will Bhupathi pick him in final 4?

Paes in Davis Cup team, but will Bhupathi pick him in final 4?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes was retained in the Indian Davis Cup team for next month's Asia/Oceania Zone tie against Uzbekistan.

Another blow for India as Bopanna pulls out of Davis Cup with injury

Another blow for India as Bopanna pulls out of Davis Cup with injury

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

An already depleted India suffered another blow on Saturday with Rohan Bopanna pulling out of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against Spain, claiming that he suffered a knee injury during the US Open.

Players' choice Delhi gets the nod for Davis Cup tie against Czech Republic

Players' choice Delhi gets the nod for Davis Cup tie against Czech Republic

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Agreeing to the popular demand from players, the All Indian Tennis Association on Wednesday selected Delhi as venue for the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against top seeds Czech Republic, to be held from September 18-20.

PIX: Aayush-Warina, Arpita, Alvira watch Salman's Race 3

PIX: Aayush-Warina, Arpita, Alvira watch Salman's Race 3

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Most of Bollywood turned up to watch Salman Khan's Eid release, Race 3.

Pix: Inside Baba Siddiqui's Iftar party, with SRK, Salman

Pix: Inside Baba Siddiqui's Iftar party, with SRK, Salman

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

A sneak peek into the party.

Davis Cup: India draw Spain at home for World Group play-offs

Davis Cup: India draw Spain at home for World Group play-offs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

India were on Tuesday pitted against European powerhouse Spain as their Davis Cup World Group play-off opponents for the home tie as the International Tennis Federation announced the draw in London.

Shocking! Paes pulls out of Asian Games

Shocking! Paes pulls out of Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Miffed at not getting a 'specialist' men's doubles partner, veteran tennis star Leander Paes, on Thursday, pulled out of the 18th Asian Games starting on Saturday.

Batla House encounter: Controversies and polarisation

Batla House encounter: Controversies and polarisation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The politics of polarisation became part of the political landscape of the national capital after the Batla House encounter.

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The AITA selection committee, on Tuesday, decided to keep veteran Leander Paes in the five-member playing squad for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Croatia, making Divij Sharan the reserve member.

The friends *you* wish you had

The friends *you* wish you had

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

We celebrate Bollywood's lesser-known friends on Friendship Day.

'Karan Johar was biased against me'

'Karan Johar was biased against me'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'Why do they highlight only negative things on the Weekend Ka Vaar episode?'

We're not intimidated by Italy: Bhupathi

We're not intimidated by Italy: Bhupathi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Keeping in mind Italians' weakness on grass, India have opted for grass courts in South Club here for the February 1-2 fixtures which will be played in new format with the winners making a cut to the 18-nation finals in Madrid next year.

6 years after retirement, Gujarat promotes Vanzara as IGP

6 years after retirement, Gujarat promotes Vanzara as IGP

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Former IPS officer D G Vanzara, who was accused in the alleged fake encounters of Ishrat Jahan and Sohrabuddin Sheikh and was later discharged in both the cases, has been given post-retirement promotion as the inspector general of police (IGP) by the Gujarat government, six years after he retired from service. As per the notification issued by the state home department, a copy of which Vanzara tweeted on Tuesday night, he has been promoted as the IGP with effect from September 29, 2007. Additional secretary to the state home department, Nikhil Bhatt, on Wednesday confirmed that his department has issued a notification about Vanzara's promotion.

Will India field a Myneni-Paes combination for Davis Cup tie vs Spain?

Will India field a Myneni-Paes combination for Davis Cup tie vs Spain?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

As India gear up to host five-time champions Spain in a Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie, Saketh Myneni knows the enormity of the task at hand.

Har friend zaroori hota hai, says Bollywood

Har friend zaroori hota hai, says Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

We look at the best friends of Bollywood.

Davis Cup: Paes in squad for Croatia tie

Davis Cup: Paes in squad for Croatia tie

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Rohit Rajpal will continue as India's non-playing captain. He took over as captain last year after the country's top players and then captain Mahesh Bhupathi refused to travel to Pakistan in November. India is scheduled to travel to Croatia for their next tie on March 6 and 7.

The maverick who changed India's legal education

The maverick who changed India's legal education

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Whenever the history of India's National Law Schools is written, N R Madhava Menon's name will be deeply inscribed in it, says Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

ReadersReviews: Article 15: '5 stars'

ReadersReviews: Article 15: '5 stars'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A special word for Ayushmann: Hey Mogambo, your acting rocks!

India's Davis Cup suspense is terrible...

India's Davis Cup suspense is terrible...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Amid continuing suspense over India's doubles combination, veteran Leander Paes, on Wednesday, began training for the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I tie against Uzbekistan, starting on Friday.

WT20 qualifiers: Resolute Oman stun Ireland, pull off 2-wkt win

WT20 qualifiers: Resolute Oman stun Ireland, pull off 2-wkt win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Debutants Oman dished out a resolute batting effort to register a nerve-wracking, two-wicket win over experienced Ireland in their Group A qualifying match of the ICC World Twenty20, in Dharamsala on Wednesday.

ASK MF GURU: MFs That Can Make You RICH

ASK MF GURU: MFs That Can Make You RICH

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

PIX: Katrina, Jacqueline celebrate Eid with Salman

PIX: Katrina, Jacqueline celebrate Eid with Salman

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Salman celebrates Eid with family and friends.

Davis Cup: India to host Czech Republic in World Group Play-offs

Davis Cup: India to host Czech Republic in World Group Play-offs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

India were handed a tough Davis Cup draw, being pitted against top seeds Czech Republic in the World Group Play-offs, to be held from September 18-20 either in New Delhi or Pune.

Taliban attackers shot most students in the head

Taliban attackers shot most students in the head

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Most of the students at the army-run school in Peshawar were shot in the head from point blank range by the ruthless Taliban suicide attackers, in one of the most gruesome attacks against children in recent years.

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at 12 times the superstar offered food for thought on subjects as varied as nation building, team spirit and the stupidity of big fat Indian weddings while wolfing down a meal.

PHF summons 8 players for playing in WSH

PHF summons 8 players for playing in WSH

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Eight senior Pakistani players have been summoned by the Pakistan Hockey Federation for a disciplinary hearing on May 7 for participating in the unsanctioned World Series Hockey in India.

PIX: Salman Khan attends Baba Siddique's Iftar party

PIX: Salman Khan attends Baba Siddique's Iftar party

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Here's looking at the arrivals.

Batla House encounter: IM man convicted for killing cop

Batla House encounter: IM man convicted for killing cop

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Inspector Sharma of the Special Cell of Delhi was killed during the 2008 Batla House encounter in Jamia Nagar in south Delhi.

History beckons Paes as Bopanna agrees to play with him at Rio Olympics

History beckons Paes as Bopanna agrees to play with him at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Leander Paes will make it to his seventh Olympic Games after the All India Tennis Association on Saturday announced that that the veteran would partner Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles at the Rio Games in August.

Huma's electricity bill: Rs 50k! Taapsee's: Rs 36k!

Huma's electricity bill: Rs 50k! Taapsee's: Rs 36k!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Huma Qureshi, Taapsee Pannu, Pulkit Samrat, Renuka Shahane, Bijoy Nambiar are among several Bollywood personalities to express concern over huge electricity bills.

PHF fines rebel players for WSH participation

PHF fines rebel players for WSH participation

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 10 lakh each on senior hockey players Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi for playing in the unsanctioned World Series Hockey in India.

WATCH: Anurag Kashyap's tribute to Bihar

WATCH: Anurag Kashyap's tribute to Bihar

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Jiya ho Bihar ke lala, Jiye tu hazaar Saal a song from Gangs Of Wasseypur.

U-19 WC warm-up: Kishan, Bhui slam tons as India slay Canada

U-19 WC warm-up: Kishan, Bhui slam tons as India slay Canada

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Captain Ishan Kishan and Ricky Bhui smashed unbeaten centuries as three-time champion India crushed Canada by 372 runs in their warm-up match of the U-19 World Cup in Mirpur on Saturday.

Mission Mangal is a superhit, Batla House is a hit!

Mission Mangal is a superhit, Batla House is a hit!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Paes set to make Davis Cup return for Pakistan tie

Paes set to make Davis Cup return for Pakistan tie

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Leander Paes is set to return to the Indian Davis Cup squad after making himself available for the upcoming tie against Pakistan as the country's top players and non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi have refused to travel to the neighbouring nation, citing security concerns.

Court discharges ex-Gujarat in-charge DGP Pandey in Ishrat case

Court discharges ex-Gujarat in-charge DGP Pandey in Ishrat case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The court on Wednesday said that no witnesses accused Pandey of murdering and kidnapping of the victims.