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At Farhan Akhtar's Bachelor's Party

At Farhan Akhtar's Bachelor's Party

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Shahid makes an announcement... Vidya is packing... Saqib explores...

After 6 days, school reopens in violence-hit Murshidabad's Ghanashyampur

After 6 days, school reopens in violence-hit Murshidabad's Ghanashyampur

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Ghanashyampur Primary School in Dhulian, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, reopened on Wednesday after a six-day closure due to violence in the area. The school had been shut since Friday noon after violence erupted on April 11 during a protest against the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Parliament. Several houses and properties were ransacked and set ablaze by a mob, leading to fear and disruption in the locality. While some guardians are still hesitant to send their children to school, teachers are optimistic that attendance will increase in the coming days.

'Don't think it's a secret': Bilawal accepts Pak backed terror

'Don't think it's a secret': Bilawal accepts Pak backed terror

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has acknowledged the country's tango with terror operatives, saying that Pakistan has a past.

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has claimed that he is still waiting on some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The screenwriter said every 'dharma' (religion) should have its own censor board.

Inglis 'over the moon' after Australia's record run-chase

Inglis 'over the moon' after Australia's record run-chase

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Australia's middle order enforcer Josh Inglis said their depleted side will draw a lot of confidence after pulling off a record chase against England in their Champions Trophy opener on Saturday.

Raashii's Evening With The Superboys!

Raashii's Evening With The Superboys!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The young folk of Bollywood stepped out to watch Reema Kagti's new film, Superboys Of Malegaon, ahead of its release on February 28.

South Africa''s white-ball coach resigns

South Africa''s white-ball coach resigns

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Walter, who took charge in March 2023, has played an instrumental role in South Africa's recent successes on the global stage.

New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles

New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead will no longer coach the One-Day International and T20 teams but may re-apply for the Test role, he said on Tuesday.

Matt Henry Haunts India Again!

Matt Henry Haunts India Again!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Henry's exceptional spell of 5 for 42 in eight overs played a crucial role in restricting India to 249/9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Door still open for Afghanistan to make semis?

Door still open for Afghanistan to make semis?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Afghanistan are only mathematically alive in the race although they beat England in their impressive Champions Trophy debut.

No Indian Flag At Karachi Stadium!

No Indian Flag At Karachi Stadium!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The flags of the seven other participating teams, including hosts Pakistan, were displayed on the top of the National stadium with only the Indian flag nowhere to be seen.

India-Pak conflict: A history of major flashpoints

India-Pak conflict: A history of major flashpoints

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India's recent missile strikes on nine terrorist locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), including Bahawalpur, mark a significant escalation in the long-standing military tensions between the two nations. This article provides a historical overview of the Indo-Pak military confrontations, tracing their roots back to the 1947 war following India's independence and the partition of the sub-continent, and highlighting key conflicts such as the 1965 war, the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, the 1999 Kargil War, the 2016 Uri attack, and the 2019 Pulwama attack.

Bracewell replaces injured Latham as Kiwis ODI skipper

Bracewell replaces injured Latham as Kiwis ODI skipper

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

New Zealand stumper-batsman Tom Latham was ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan with a hand leaving Michael Bracewell to continue as the side's captain.

Want The Perfect V-Day Pic? Take Tips From The Stars

Want The Perfect V-Day Pic? Take Tips From The Stars

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Love isn't just in the air; it's in every snap.

'PCB's earning from Champions Trophy exceeds target'

'PCB's earning from Champions Trophy exceeds target'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed to have earned three billion rupees by hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, exceeding its target of two billion rupees.

Say Hello To Vikrant Massey's Son

Say Hello To Vikrant Massey's Son

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Vikrant Massey introduced his son Vardaan to the world on his first birthday, posting happy pictures of the family on social media.

A Peek Into Khushi's Nadaaniyan Life

A Peek Into Khushi's Nadaaniyan Life

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Khushi Kapoor takes us behind the scenes of her Netflix movie, Nadaniyaan, to give us some glimpses into her life on set.

Pakistan Navy Showcases Its Skills

Pakistan Navy Showcases Its Skills

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Glimpses from the Pakistan navy's 9th multinational maritime exercise AMAN-25 in Karachi, February 9, 2025.

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has called out Shoaib Akhtar's bowling action, saying that the Pakistan fast bowler used to jerk his elbow while bowling and 'knew he was chucking too'.

Aamir To Do A Superhero Film

Aamir To Do A Superhero Film

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Aamir is also reuniting with PK Director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema.

Sheikh Hasina's Awami League officially banned in B'desh

Sheikh Hasina's Awami League officially banned in B'desh

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The Awami League leaders were charged with committing crimes against humanity over the deaths of hundreds of people during last year's anti-government protests by a student platform. The protests resulted in the ouster of Hasina's 16-year-long regime on August 5.

HC upholds death for 5 Indian Mujahideen men in Hyderabad blast case

HC upholds death for 5 Indian Mujahideen men in Hyderabad blast case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The Telangana High Court upheld a trial court's verdict handing out death penalty to five senior operatives of banned terror outfit, Indian Mujahideen, involved in a bomb blast that left 18 people killed in 2013. The court dismissed the criminal revision appeal filed by the IM operatives while upholding the NIA court's judgment. The five members, including IM co-founder Mohd Ahmed Sidibapa alias Yasin Bhatkal, Pakistani national Zia-ur-Rahman alias Waqas, Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi, Tahaseen Akhtar alias Monu and Ajaz Shaikh, were convicted in 2016. The special court for NIA cases here awarded capital punishment to five convicts treating it as a rarest of the rare case. The high court, after conducting a detailed hearing in the appeals filed by the convicts, confirmed the death sentence of the five IM operatives.

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As Hrithik Roshan announces his plans to turn direct films, one looks forward to an altogether different grammar coming into action.

'Pakistan Wants To Cover Up Its Defeat'

'Pakistan Wants To Cover Up Its Defeat'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Munir is clearly insecure and hence he needs the prop of a field marshal.'

Root ends six-year ODI century drought

Root ends six-year ODI century drought

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Jamie Overton hit a 28-ball 32 down the order to keep England in the hunt.

Afghanistan joins CPEC amid strengthening India-Kabul ties

Afghanistan joins CPEC amid strengthening India-Kabul ties

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The announcement on expansion of CPEC was made following a meeting among Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Beijing, according to a Pakistani readout.

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media.

Short may miss Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final

Short may miss Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Skipper Steve Smith said the opener, who suffered the quad injury while fielding but struggled on to scored 20 runs from 15 balls before the game was washed out, is unlikely to be fit to face India or New Zealand on Tuesday or Wednesday.

ISL: Jamshedpur sink NorthEast United to seal semis spot

ISL: Jamshedpur sink NorthEast United to seal semis spot

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Jamshedpur FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 to enter the semi-finals of the Indian Super League in Shillong on Sunday.

IMF imposes 11 new conditions on Pak, warns against tensions with India

IMF imposes 11 new conditions on Pak, warns against tensions with India

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slapped 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the release of the next tranche of its bailout programme and warned that tensions with India could heighten risks to the scheme's fiscal, external, and reform goals, according to a media report on Sunday.

Shahidi salutes Afghanistan's team effort

Shahidi salutes Afghanistan's team effort

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

"The beauty of our team is we have talented youngsters and at the same time we have senior guys who are at the top level. Everyone knows their own roles of what they should do in this team.

Injury scare! Will NZ's star pacer miss CT final?

Injury scare! Will NZ's star pacer miss CT final?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry is doubtful for the Champions Trophy final against India after suffering a shoulder injury in the semifinal against South Africa

Candlelight Vigil Against Kashmir Terror

Candlelight Vigil Against Kashmir Terror

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Union Home Minister Amit A Shah held a high-level security review meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Februay 4, attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and senior officials to discuss counter-terrorism measures and strengthening intelligence.

Big blow for England as pacer Carse ruled out

Big blow for England as pacer Carse ruled out

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

England, who have the option to call in a replacement for Carse if he is ruled out of the tournament, are winless and sit third in the Group B standings behind South Africa and Australia.

Whose Wedding Did Aishwarya, SRK, Aamir Attend?

Whose Wedding Did Aishwarya, SRK, Aamir Attend?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Sunita and Ashutosh Gowarikar's son Konark wed Niyati Kanakia on March 2 in Mumbai.

'News From Pahalgam Is Heartbreaking'

'News From Pahalgam Is Heartbreaking'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'Innocent lives lost. Tourists, families, people who were just... living. Seeking beauty. Seeking peace. And now there's only grief.'

'My running days are over': Akhtar to have knee replacement

'My running days are over': Akhtar to have knee replacement

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Akhtar, who is considered the world's fastest bowler of all time and nicknamed 'Rawalpindi Express', retired from all forms of cricket in 2011. He now analyses various cricketing events on his YouTube channel.

Vaani Parties With Hrithik-Rekha

Vaani Parties With Hrithik-Rekha

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The Roshans and their friends celebrated the success of the Netflix docu-series with a grand party over the weekend.