News for 'akhtar'

'My struggle was because I'm a woman'

'My struggle was because I'm a woman'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'You are constantly trying to get things made. You keep meeting people, knocking on their door. And time goes by.'

Bollywood Celebrates Independence Day!

Bollywood Celebrates Independence Day!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'Nothing like the feeling of holding and standing beneath our beloved Tricolour.'

Shoaib Slams Pak's 'Embarrassing' Exit

Shoaib Slams Pak's 'Embarrassing' Exit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'Pakistan have a lot to think about. The captaincy needs to sharpen up a bit.'

Sobhita Enjoys A Thrilling Evening

Sobhita Enjoys A Thrilling Evening

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Sonakshi Sinha gave her friends and colleagues from the industry a sneak preview of her Web series, Dahaad, which will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video from May 12.

Shraddha, Deepika, Ranveer Say Adieu To Pamela Chopra

Shraddha, Deepika, Ranveer Say Adieu To Pamela Chopra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on the morning of April 20, and film folk made their way to her residence to condole with the family.

Ready For Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam?

Ready For Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam?

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Priyanka goes shopping with Malti... Jacqueline has a request... Huma is a chaotic mess...

Shoaib Akhtar dope-tested ahead of W Cup: Source

Shoaib Akhtar dope-tested ahead of W Cup: Source

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal were some of the first players to be taken for random dope testing ahead of the World Cup.

Half-fit Akhtar can lift Pakistan to glory: Alam

Half-fit Akhtar can lift Pakistan to glory: Alam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam has his doubts over the fitness of speedster Shoib Akhtar but believes that even a half-fit Akhtar would be a handful for opponents during the World Cup.

'Innings of a lifetime!! Hats off Maxwell'

'Innings of a lifetime!! Hats off Maxwell'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'That was just unbelievable from Glen Maxwell. Footwork is overrated.'

Akhtar should have sued PCB: Imran

Akhtar should have sued PCB: Imran

Rediff.com22 May 2004

"Had I been in place of Akhtar I would have sued the PCB for defamation over a medical inquiry," said the former Pakistan skipper.

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan on Thursday said that the country's air force struck terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-Balochistan province, a day after Islamabad recalled its ambassador from Tehran in the wake of Iranian missile and drone strikes in Balochistan.

Coming On OTT This December

Coming On OTT This December

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Joginder Tuteja lines up the releases in store.

PIX: Bollywood attends Farhan Akhtar's Birthday Bash

PIX: Bollywood attends Farhan Akhtar's Birthday Bash

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan were among the invited guests.

Shoaib Akhtar, Akmal sign up for IPL

Shoaib Akhtar, Akmal sign up for IPL

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Saturday signed up for the Cricket Board-promoted multi-million dollar Indian Premier League, along with wicketkeeping compatriot Kamran Akmal.

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, the PCB is exploring the possibility of sending a psychologist with the squad to India to cope with the pressures of the high-profile tournament.

Pak speedster Shoaib Akhtar in Mumbai

Pak speedster Shoaib Akhtar in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

He is here to shoot a commercial for a scooter manufacturer.

Ashraf drops suit against Akhtar

Ashraf drops suit against Akhtar

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf on Monday withdrew his Rs 220 million defamation suit against fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar after a top government official mediated for a reconciliation between them. The meeting, which took place in Islamabad on Sunday night, was brokered by Rehman Malik, a top man in the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party and advisor to the Prime Minister on interior affairs. Both Shoaib and Ashraf were present at the meeting.

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.

Pakistan drops Akhtar, Gul for Zimbabwe ODIs

Pakistan drops Akhtar, Gul for Zimbabwe ODIs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

"They will not be considered for the one-dayers against Zimbabwe because they have to prove their match fitness," chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed told Reuters on Sunday.

Shoaib Akhtar visits Haji Ali

Shoaib Akhtar visits Haji Ali

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar offered namaz at the famous Haji Ali shrine in Mumbai on Monday.

Pakistan recall Akhtar for decider against SA

Pakistan recall Akhtar for decider against SA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

The Pakistan fast bowler was drafted into the squad on Friday for the fifth and final one-dayer against South Africa and next month's ODI series in India.

I am the fall guy: Shoaib Akhtar

I am the fall guy: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

Akhtar charged with five counts of misconduct

Akhtar charged with five counts of misconduct

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

The Pakistan fast bowler will appear before a disciplinary committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board later this week.

PCB submits chargesheet against Akhtar

PCB submits chargesheet against Akhtar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar appears to be in deep trouble as the Pakistan Cricket Board has submitted a strong chargesheet against him, while coach Geoff Lawson has asked the PCB not to consider the maverick speedster for Test matches.

What's Ananya Praying For?

What's Ananya Praying For?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Ananya Panday visits the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi, and makes sure to document the trip.

Spotted: Shoaib Akhtar at Dubai airport

Spotted: Shoaib Akhtar at Dubai airport

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Reader Shailendra Singh spotted Shoaib Akhtar at Dubai airport.

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's famous cousin in Bollywood

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's famous cousin in Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Think you know all about your favourite film stars? Take this quiz to find out!

PIX: Javed Akhtar, Sonu Nigam, Shaan pay tribute to RD Burman

PIX: Javed Akhtar, Sonu Nigam, Shaan pay tribute to RD Burman

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

The music fraternity came together to honour the late legend.

Shoaib Akhtar appeals against fine for misconduct

Shoaib Akhtar appeals against fine for misconduct

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Akhtar was fined $5,000 for two breaches of the players' code of conduct. He left a training camp in Karachi earlier this month without informing the team management.

IMA adopts Akhtar's song for platinum jubilee

IMA adopts Akhtar's song for platinum jubilee

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Sonu Nigam has sung the song titled Bharat Mata Teri Kasam whose music has been composed by Raju Singh.

PDP rubbishes Azad's claim on party's tie-up with Congress in 2002

PDP rubbishes Azad's claim on party's tie-up with Congress in 2002

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The former bureaucrat, who was a close aide of Sayeed, wondered how a party with just 16 members could "blackmail" Gandhi on government formation.

Shoaib Akhtar to face committee over brawl

Shoaib Akhtar to face committee over brawl

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The PCB called the fast bowler to attend a disciplinary hearing after he was sent home from the Twenty20 World Cup earlier this month for hitting a team mate.

Win over Afghans a big inspiration heading into Asia Cup: Babar

Win over Afghans a big inspiration heading into Asia Cup: Babar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam believes the recent thumping 3-0 ODI series win over Afghanistan will "inspire" his side and provide much-needed momentum heading into the Asia Cup.

Tait gets support from Akhtar

Tait gets support from Akhtar

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

Shaun Tait fears doubts about the legality of his action may haunt him for some time to come even as he got support from Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, who said the allegations against the Australian were nonsense.

Shiv Sena backs Javed Akhtar over fatwa row

Shiv Sena backs Javed Akhtar over fatwa row

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Shiv Sena,on Monday, came out in support of lyricist and Rajya Sabha MP Javed Akhtar, who is facing threat from hardliners after he criticised the fatwa issued by Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband against working Muslim women.

Match-fixing was at its worst in Pakistan in 1996: Akhtar

Match-fixing was at its worst in Pakistan in 1996: Akhtar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Monday claimed that match-fixing was at its peak in 1996 and said the environment in the dressing room was far from conducive.

Gurmehar withdraws DU campaign; Javed Akhtar slams Rijiju, Sehwag

Gurmehar withdraws DU campaign; Javed Akhtar slams Rijiju, Sehwag

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Kaur, daughter of martyr Captain Mandeep Singh, received support from her college -- the Lady Shri Ram college -- which termed her act as sensible and brave.

Akhtar, Asif test positive again?

Akhtar, Asif test positive again?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Pakistani pacers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammed Asif reportedly tested positive for a banned substance again in a secret dope test conducted by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?