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Viral fever hits Pakistan camp ahead of Australia clash

Viral fever hits Pakistan camp ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Most of the Pakistani players, who were down with viral fever, after their arrival in Bengaluru have recovered though some are still under medical observation.

Pak launches communication satellite, 2nd in a month, with China's help

Pak launches communication satellite, 2nd in a month, with China's help

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The multi-mission communication satellite, also known as PAKSAT MM1, was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China's southwestern province of Sichuan, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'In Bangladesh, I have played so many dynamic characters, be it a freedom fighter, a circus trapeze artist, sex worker, and many more.'

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'India captain Rohit Sharma pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.'

Glenn Phillips seen applying saliva on ball during 1st Test against Bangladesh

Glenn Phillips seen applying saliva on ball during 1st Test against Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips was purportedly seen applying saliva on the ball on Day 3 of the first Test between Bangladesh and the Kiwis on Thursday according to ESPNcricinfo.

Shanaya's Bold And Beautiful Look

Shanaya's Bold And Beautiful Look

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

It's been a busy Thursday, as film folk went about doing their jobs, not forgetting to add that touch of glamour.

ShareChat lays off 200 staffers as it eyes profitability

ShareChat lays off 200 staffers as it eyes profitability

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Social media unicorn ShareChat has laid off 200 employees, around 15 per cent of its workforce, in another round of layoffs this year to reduce costs and achieve profitability within the next six quarters. In January, Mohalla Tech Pvt Ltd, the parent company of platforms ShareChat and Moj, fired 500 employees, 20 per cent of its workforce. The same month, company co-founders Bhanu Pratap Singh and Farid Ahsan also stepped down from executive roles.

Umpires announced for World Cup semis

Umpires announced for World Cup semis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Tucker, Illingworth to officiate in India-NZ semifinal; Menon on-field umpire for second semifinal

20 killed, several hurt as goods, passenger trains collide in Bangladesh

20 killed, several hurt as goods, passenger trains collide in Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Fire service officials on the spot said three passenger carriages were upturned and feared many people were trapped under the dilapidated wagons though some 100 passengers were rescued with wounds and rushed to different health facilities.

Canada Open: Sindhu, Sen enter second round

Canada Open: Sindhu, Sen enter second round

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu will next play Japan's Natsuki Nidaira, while Sen will be up against Ygor Coelho of Brazil.

Shuttler Kashyap knocked out of Canada Open

Shuttler Kashyap knocked out of Canada Open

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen, Tokyo Olympic B Sai Praneeth and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde will be in action later on Wednesdat.

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India's Nitin Menon and Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena will officiate the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.

Sindhu, Sen enter Canada Open quarter-finals

Sindhu, Sen enter Canada Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarter-finals at the Canada Open Super 500 tournament

BJP MLA in UP gets 25-year jail for raping minor, faces disqualification

BJP MLA in UP gets 25-year jail for raping minor, faces disqualification

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Ahsan Ullah Khan, the additional district and session judge of the MP-MLA court in Sonbhadra, also imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Gond which would be used in the rape survivor's rehabilitation.

Can India finally end South African jinx?

Can India finally end South African jinx?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

World No 1 India may feel they have never had a better chance of winning their first ever Test series in South Africa.

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ali admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Chirag-Satwiksairaj assure doubles medal after 52 years!

Chirag-Satwiksairaj assure doubles medal after 52 years!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty assured India of a men's doubles medal at the Badminton Asia Championships after 52 years after making it to the semi-finals in Dubai.

Sindhu, Prannoy advance; Srikanth out of Asia Championships

Sindhu, Prannoy advance; Srikanth out of Asia Championships

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu sailed into the quarter-finals in the singles event at the Badminton Asia Championships with an easy victory over China's Han Yue.

World Cup in India: Former PCB chairman hits out at Pakistan govt

World Cup in India: Former PCB chairman hits out at Pakistan govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Khalid Mahmood has hit out at the government's decision to form a high-level committee to decide on the national cricket team's participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

'It appears as if Jay Shah settled scores'

'It appears as if Jay Shah settled scores'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

PCB unhappy with ACC President Jay Shah revealing Asia Cup schedule before official ceremony.

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Kadak Singh Review: Requiem For The Moaner

Kadak Singh Review: Requiem For The Moaner

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

ITo steer clear of sanctimonious newspaper stories all your life, and then be saddled with movies like Kadak Singh -- now there's a rotten bit of luck worth moaning about, sighs Sreehari Nair.

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

Rediff.com15 May 2022

In what was India's first-ever appearance in the tournament finale, they defeated the record 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand to lift the Thomas Cup 2022 title.

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

PCB acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will push for the country's ODI World Cup matches at neutral venues at the ICC meetings in Durban this week.

Satwik-Chirag claim maiden India Open title

Satwik-Chirag claim maiden India Open title

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Top doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty scripted a stunning straight-game win over three-time world champions Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia to become the first men's team from the country to win the Yonex-Sunrise India Open in New Delhi on Sunday.

Sindhu, Srikanth sail into Korea Open second round

Sindhu, Srikanth sail into Korea Open second round

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth secured straight game wins

Pak beefs up security for Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects

Pak beefs up security for Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The order was issued a day after Shehbaz held a telephonic conversation with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and among other issues also discussed the issue of security of Chinese in Pakistan.

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

But the ISI chief did not retire giving the impression that he has won General Asim Munir's trust, notes Rana Banerji who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

A larger bench of the apex court -- comprising Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail -- took up the matter after Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejected the move to dislodge the prime minister by declaring the no-trust motion unmaintainable due to its link with a so-called foreign conspiracy.

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'16 umpires will officiate across the tournament with Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Kumara Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus having been the umpires in charge of the 2021 final which saw this year's hosts claim their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title,' the ICC said in a statement.

Cotton will be first woman to umpire global cricket final

Cotton will be first woman to umpire global cricket final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

New Zealander Kim Cotton is set to become the first woman to umpire the final of a major global cricket tournament after being appointed for the Women's Twenty20 World Cup decider at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

My Mother-In-Law Zakia Jafri's 20 Year Wait For Justice

My Mother-In-Law Zakia Jafri's 20 Year Wait For Justice

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Every February 28th, Zakia Jafri relives the agony of witnessing the brutal massacre of her husband, former Congress MP Ahsan Jafri, along with scores of other women and children. Despite deteriorating health, her hope that those responsible will be brought to justice, remains strong, notes Najid Hussain.

French Open: Satwik-Chirag stun World champions

French Open: Satwik-Chirag stun World champions

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty shocked reigning World champions Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan to join P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal in the quarter-finals of the US $750,000 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.

Pak, China to go ahead with $10 bn Karachi-Peshawar railway project

Pak, China to go ahead with $10 bn Karachi-Peshawar railway project

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Sharif will be visiting Beijing with a high-powered delegation from November 1, 2022, where minutes of the joint coordination committee meeting will be signed.

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time.

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The engineer, Farhaj Ahsan, has been working in New Zealand for the past seven years. He is married and has two children.

Hamza Shehbaz can be 'trustee' of Punjab till Mon, rules Pak SC

Hamza Shehbaz can be 'trustee' of Punjab till Mon, rules Pak SC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Saturday allowed Hamza Shehbaz to remain as the 'trustee' Punjab province chief minister till hearing resumes on Monday, but barred him from using his powers for 'political gains' during this period.

PIX: How India dethroned mighty Indonesia for Thomas Cup

PIX: How India dethroned mighty Indonesia for Thomas Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2022

India's men's badminton lifted the Thomas Cup title with a commanding 3-0 win over powerhouse Indonesia

BWF Worlds: Prannoy stuns Lakshya; Saina ousted

BWF Worlds: Prannoy stuns Lakshya; Saina ousted

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The unseeded Indian duo had to toil hard for 58 minutes to win its round of 16 clash