News for 'akhtar'

'Why would India want to deliberately lose?'

'Why would India want to deliberately lose?'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'It was a great fightback from India. The way Kuldeep played, it was massive. Look at Jasprit Bumrah, look at the fight while defending a small total.'

Janhvi Celebrates Diwali In Style

Janhvi Celebrates Diwali In Style

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The weekend saw its share of Diwali parties, including Maja Ma Producer Amritpal Singh Bindra's party.

Pakistan's Akhtar, Riaz fined for indiscipline

Pakistan's Akhtar, Riaz fined for indiscipline

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

The Pakistan cricket team management has fined fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Wahab Riaz for breach of discipline ahead of the ICC World Cup 2011, which starts from February 19.

Davis Cup: Will India travel to Pakistan? AITA asks Sports Ministry

Davis Cup: Will India travel to Pakistan? AITA asks Sports Ministry

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday sought the Sports Ministry's advice on the national team's travel to Pakistan for the Davis Cup World Group 1 Play-off tie against the neighbours at Islamabad in February next year.

Shoaib Akhtar discharged

Shoaib Akhtar discharged

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who was hospitalised with chest infection, is stable now.

Narrow escape for Mehbooba Mufti as her car meets with accident

Narrow escape for Mehbooba Mufti as her car meets with accident

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti, who is also the media advisor to the PDP president, confirmed that her mother is safe.

Ananya Lights Up Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party

Ananya Lights Up Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The glamorous Diwali parties have started, and Manish Malhotra set the fashion tone right in the beginning.

When will assembly polls be held in J-K? CEC says...

When will assembly polls be held in J-K? CEC says...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

All parties in Jammu and Kashmir said the assembly election should be held with the parliamentary polls, but the entire administrative machinery said it cannot be done simultaneously

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday announced a ban on the New Year celebration in the country to express solidarity with the People in Gaza.

'Afghanistan were simply brilliant'

'Afghanistan were simply brilliant'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'It was a wonderful all-round effort by Afghanistan'

Brook wins top prize at Cricket Writers' Club Awards

Brook wins top prize at Cricket Writers' Club Awards

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Somerset wicket-keeper James Rew, 19, won the Young Cricketer of the Year having scored more than 1,000 runs in Division One of the County Championship.

Pak polls: Independents backed by Imran Khan lead in final tally

Pak polls: Independents backed by Imran Khan lead in final tally

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Pakistan's election commission on Sunday declared the final result of Thursday's general elections in which independent candidates backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party got the biggest piece of the cake by winning 101 seats.

Now, Akhtar takes a U-turn on Misbah

Now, Akhtar takes a U-turn on Misbah

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

After criticising Misbah-ul-haq severely in the recent past, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar took a U-turn.

Javed Akhtar provided security after threats

Javed Akhtar provided security after threats

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Lyricist and Rajya Sabha MP Javed Akhtar has been provided round-the-clock security following death threats received by him for allegedly calling an Islamic cleric "insane" during a television debate on a fatwa against working women.

Pakistan cancels Javed Akhtar's visa

Pakistan cancels Javed Akhtar's visa

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Shah Rukh Khan Has Two Words For Suhana: 'Too elegant'

Shah Rukh Khan Has Two Words For Suhana: 'Too elegant'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Count on Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan's daughter to do party, casual and festive dressing right.

When Pakistan Faced A Power Outage

When Pakistan Faced A Power Outage

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Millions of people in Pakistan were left without electricity when a major power outage occured on January 23.

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.'

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar celebrate 30th wedding anniversary

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar celebrate 30th wedding anniversary

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The veteran couple got hitched on December 9 thirty years ago.

Akhtar's batting suprises PCB

Akhtar's batting suprises PCB

Rediff.com16 May 2004

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan expressed surprise that the fast bowler began playing so early in the English County Championship despite claims of injury.

Shoaib Akhtar escapes PCB punishment

Shoaib Akhtar escapes PCB punishment

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has escaped punishment for appearing on a television talk show without permission, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday.

What made Shoaib Akhtar apologize

What made Shoaib Akhtar apologize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Controversial pacer Shoaib Akhtar has apologised to the Pakistan Cricket Board for violating his central contract by appearing on a television talk show.

After 7 years, some relief for controversial Shoaib Akhtar

After 7 years, some relief for controversial Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The Lahore High Court has given a clean chit to Pakistan's maverick former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

Agastya Won't Play Laxman To Ranbir's Ram

Agastya Won't Play Laxman To Ranbir's Ram

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'At this stage of his career, he can hardly afford to play second fiddle to another actor.'

Javed Akhtar: Why another Sholay?

Javed Akhtar: Why another Sholay?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar chatted with rediff readers.

Meet Javed Akhtar, the actor

Meet Javed Akhtar, the actor

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

The veteran lyricist does a cameo in Madhur Bhandarkar's Corporate.

Mrunal Stuns Pippa Screening

Mrunal Stuns Pippa Screening

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Pippa will be streamed on Amazon Prime from November 10.

Madgaon Express Review: Silly Done Right

Madgaon Express Review: Silly Done Right

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Madgaon Express understands its charm lies in its inherent silliness and then works around as pure unadulterated entertainment, which makes it imminently watchable, raves Mayus Sanap.

Hrithik, Rekha, Jacqueline At Whose Shaadi?

Hrithik, Rekha, Jacqueline At Whose Shaadi?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Film folk wore their prettiest saris and smartest suits for a grand wedding reception held over the weekend.

Off camera with Shoaib Akhtar and Kapil Dev!

Off camera with Shoaib Akhtar and Kapil Dev!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

India's former Test cricketer Aakash Chopra presented what happens when the camera turns off.

Zoya Akhtar to direct Farhan again

Zoya Akhtar to direct Farhan again

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

After directing her brother Farhan Akhtar in her debut Luck By Chance, Zoya is all set to repeat him in her next project.

What Gift Did Farhan Get From Dad?

What Gift Did Farhan Get From Dad?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Javed Akhtar picked son Farhan Akhtar's birthday on January 9 to release his coffee table book, Jadunama.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

All The Tomatoes You Want, Folks!

All The Tomatoes You Want, Folks!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

It's that time of the year again -- the annual La Tomatina festival in Bunol, Spain.

Time to protest online only over: Farhan Akhtar on citizenship act

Time to protest online only over: Farhan Akhtar on citizenship act

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The actor also shared an image that sought to explain the ramifications of the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizen.

Who Looks Best In Made In Heaven 2? VOTE!

Who Looks Best In Made In Heaven 2? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Web series sees 10 gorgeous brides and grooms get ready for their big day, and make it look so spectacular and fashionable!

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

Afridi describes Yousuf, Akhtar as 'heckle and jeckle'

Afridi describes Yousuf, Akhtar as 'heckle and jeckle'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

A war of words has broken out between three big names of Pakistan cricket with veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi describing former stars, Muhammad Yousuf and Shoaib Akhtar as 'heckle and jeckle'.

'Akhtar's remarks about Tendulkar, Dravid are ridiculous'

'Akhtar's remarks about Tendulkar, Dravid are ridiculous'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has said that he finds retired fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's controversial remarks in his autobiography "ridiculous".

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Songs from big ticket movies regaled on the strength of spunk and swagger even as pre-existing bangers like Diljit Dosanjh's Lover in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Kohraa's Beqarar Karke Humein in Jawan and an Iranian wedding favourite Jamal Kudu in Animal grew a brand new fanbase in the course of enhancing the storytelling values.