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Tadap Review

Tadap Review

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Tadap makes sure that it reaches out to the youth, observes Joginder Tuteja.

Ex-Pak prez Zardari acquitted in corruption case

Ex-Pak prez Zardari acquitted in corruption case

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Pakistan's former president Asif Ali Zardari was on Tuesday acquitted in a corruption case dating back to the 1990s when his slain wife Benazir Bhutto was prime minister.

Farooq makes light of shoe incident in Srinagar

Farooq makes light of shoe incident in Srinagar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Making light of Sunday's incident in Srinagar in which a shoe was flung towards his son, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said it was 'wonderful' that he has joined the elite club of former United States President George Bush, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and other leaders.

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sarfaraz, Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia.

'Omar has joined elite club of Bush, Zardari'

'Omar has joined elite club of Bush, Zardari'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Making light of Sunday's incident, in which a shoe was flung towards his son Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah said it was "wonderful" that he has joined the elite club of former US President George Bush, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and other leaders.

Australia underdogs against Pakistan in role reversal

Australia underdogs against Pakistan in role reversal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

It will be quite a role reversal with Australia being the proverbial underdogs in Thursday's semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup against a red-hot Pakistan who have displayed rare consistency to set alight the tournament.

Caught joking about Zardari? Face 14-yr jail term

Caught joking about Zardari? Face 14-yr jail term

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

The government has implemented a new Cyber Crimes Act under which anybody sending jokes about Zardari by mobile sms, email or blog could be arrested and given a 14-year prison sentence.

Review: Kohinoor is exhausting

Review: Kohinoor is exhausting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Kohinoor lacks the sparkle, feels Paresh C Palicha.

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The blast occurred at an Imambargah located near the Qissa Khwani Bazaar area of Peshawar when the worshippers were offering Friday prayers.

Shehbaz Sharif: From being exiled to potential PM

Shehbaz Sharif: From being exiled to potential PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Shehbaz, the 70-year-old younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, has served as chief minister of the country's most populous and politically crucial Punjab province thrice.

Timeline of how no-trust vote against Imran unfolded

Timeline of how no-trust vote against Imran unfolded

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As many as 174 members voted in favour of the motion in the 342-member House while members of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf were absent during the voting.

Bhutto terms Zardari as 'man of courage'

Bhutto terms Zardari as 'man of courage'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

"I say this because he is a man of courage and honour. He spent 11 years in prison without bending despite torture. He has the political stature to keep our party united," she said in the hand-written letter described by the PPP as Bhutto's political will, which was released to the media in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Massive sinkhole beneath IIT-Delhi flyover repaired, traffic resumes

Massive sinkhole beneath IIT-Delhi flyover repaired, traffic resumes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The repair work was completed in 'record time' by workers of the Delhi Jal Board and the Public Works Department, they said.

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The charged PTI supporters, including women and children, showed their solidarity with Khan during the rally that started at 9 pm on Sunday and lasted till 3 am on Monday.

BIG Malayalam releases, coming this Eid!

BIG Malayalam releases, coming this Eid!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Which Malayalam film will you watch this week?

Ahead of no-trust vote, Imran 'confident' of victory

Ahead of no-trust vote, Imran 'confident' of victory

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The prime minister needs 172 votes in the lower house of 342 to foil the Opposition's bid to topple him.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Take your pick from these four releases.

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Take your pick!

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Barack Obama has said that he had ruled out involving Pakistan in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout because it was an "open secret" that certain elements inside Pakistan's military, and especially its intelligence services, maintained links to the Taliban and perhaps even al-Qaeda, sometimes using them as strategic assets against Afghanistan and India.

No-trust vote: Imran faces risk of being run out as allies desert

No-trust vote: Imran faces risk of being run out as allies desert

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Two of his allied parties also withdrew their support and joined the ranks of the rejuvenated Opposition.

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

It was left to Shepherd to bowl Amazon Warriors' Super Over and he conceded just four runs to win the game for his team.

Manju Warrier to play a super cop

Manju Warrier to play a super cop

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.

Not interested in becoming Pakistan PM, says Zardari

Not interested in becoming Pakistan PM, says Zardari

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Outgoing Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said he doesn't intend to become prime minister of the country as he thinks presidential slot should be an optimum position for any politician.

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Sharif, 70, and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) vice-chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday filed their nomination papers for the post.

Nazriya to make her comeback

Nazriya to make her comeback

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Review: D Company fails to impress

Review: D Company fails to impress

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

D Company is just average.

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Opposition parties need 172 members in the 342-member house to orchestrate the downfall of Prime Minister Khan.

Amir dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad

Amir dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan left out pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 15-man Twenty20 international squad to face Australia.

Set on fire after failed gang-rape attempt: Shahjahanpur student

Set on fire after failed gang-rape attempt: Shahjahanpur student

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

A college student who was found without clothes and severely burnt lying along a national highway in Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh has claimed she was set on fire after a failed attempt to gang-rape her, police said on Wednesday.

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Pakistan will have 'revenge' on their mind for a recent off-field snub when they take on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is visually enchanting, so watch it in spite of some flaws.

First Look: Prithviraj's Saptamasri Taskaraha

First Look: Prithviraj's Saptamasri Taskaraha

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The film is an entertainer based on the lives of seven gentlemen thieves.

Race for new Pak PM: Shehbaz files nomination; PTI to withdraw lawmakers

Race for new Pak PM: Shehbaz files nomination; PTI to withdraw lawmakers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The move came hours after Khan was removed from office through a no-confidence vote held early Sunday morning, becoming the first premier in the country's history to be sent home after losing the trust of the House.

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

After a lifetime of showing us what it means to 'act at the top of one's bent and never hit a false note', Mammootty had the good sense, in the third act of his career, to pare down his style, become less mannered, draw directly from life. And getting a performer like that to play characters who seem 'completely dead inside', is, in my view, a betrayal of his legacy, his still-burning ambition, and his still-sharp feelers, observes Sreehari Nair.

China, Pakistan ink trade, border agreements

China, Pakistan ink trade, border agreements

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Pakistan and China on Wednesday inked several agreements and memoranda of understanding, including a pact on a system to manage the border between the Xinjiang autonomous region and Gilgit-Baltistan area. President Asif Ali Zardari and visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang witnessed the signing of the agreements by representatives of the two countries during a ceremony at the presidency.

China-Pak ties will flourish come what may: Li

China-Pak ties will flourish come what may: Li

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was accorded a red carpet welcome as he arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday on a two-day maiden visit to "iron brother" Pakistan for talks on bilateral and regional issues focusing economic cooperation.

Getting groovy with Abhishek Bachchan!

Getting groovy with Abhishek Bachchan!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

On his 45th birthday, Sukanya Verma offers a playlist of AB Baby's 10 grooviest tracks

Review: Saptamasree Taskaraha is a fun ride

Review: Saptamasree Taskaraha is a fun ride

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Saptamasree Taskaraha is an enjoyable comic thriller, says Paresh C Palicha.

Huma Qureshi is Mammootty's heroine

Huma Qureshi is Mammootty's heroine

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Get your low down on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry, right here!