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'IPL was attempting to become bigger than cricket'

'IPL was attempting to become bigger than cricket'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

A critic of the event since its inception, former England captain Nasser Hussain has once again lashed out at the IPL and said the recent controversy surrounding the league has proved that no tournament was bigger than the game.

Soofiya Madani gets conditional bail

Soofiya Madani gets conditional bail

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

The wife of PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani, Soofiya Madani, arrested in connection with the Tamil Nadu bus burning case, was on Wednesday granted conditional bail by a court in Kochi, Kerala.

Pak PM directs IB chief to work on Pathankot attack leads

Pak PM directs IB chief to work on Pathankot attack leads

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered a probe into the leads provided by India about the Pathankot airbase attack, a media report said on Friday.

Coimbatore blasts: Lifer for 18 convicts upheld

Coimbatore blasts: Lifer for 18 convicts upheld

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

The Madras High Court on Friday upheld the life sentence awarded to 18 Al-Umma activists and also the exoneration of People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani by a trial court in cases relating to the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts in which 52 people were killed and over 200 others injured.

Madani flays Kerala govt for his wife's arrest

Madani flays Kerala govt for his wife's arrest

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Controversial People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani has accused the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala of playing into the hands of the Opposition Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the case related to the arrest of his wife, Sufiya Madhani.

Kerala: PDP chief Madani's wife denied bail, held

Kerala: PDP chief Madani's wife denied bail, held

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The arrest came after the Kerala High Court rejected an anticipatory bail plea moved by Sufiya. Sufiya was named as the 10th accused by the Kerala Police recently after the interrogation of suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Thadiyantavida Naseer, who was picked up by the Bangladesh Rifles along with an associate and handed over to Indian security agencies.

Broad needs to manage his temper on field: Hussain

Broad needs to manage his temper on field: Hussain

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has said that fast bowler Stuart Broad needs to manage his temper on the cricket field.

Aa Dinagalu's team returns with Suryakanthi

Aa Dinagalu's team returns with Suryakanthi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

After giving the highly appreciated Aa Dinagalu, the team of director Chaithanya, music maestro Ilayaraja, cameraman H.C.Venu and promising young actor Chetan are back again with this latest Kannada film.

Hungry England won't rest on their laurels, Hussain warns Team India

Hungry England won't rest on their laurels, Hussain warns Team India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Former England captain Nasser Hussain, criticised the lack of fight from India in the second Test at Lord's while urging the beleaguered visitors to dig deep.

Kerala CM defies party stance

Kerala CM defies party stance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, who is also a member of the Communist Party of India Marxist politburo, has openly come out against the CPI-M's stance on People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani .The veteran leader, while fielding questions at a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, said that the government would investigate whether any cases were pending against Madani. An unabashed Madani welcomed the chief minister's statement.

UAE ups minimum salary limit for expat families

UAE ups minimum salary limit for expat families

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Major General Nasser Al Awadi Al Menhali, director general of the naturalisation and residency department, told Gulf News foreigners must also provide their families with independent accommodation. He said the decision to raise the earning amount was made after a study into the negative effects of allowing residents to bring their families without sufficient income and a suitable place to stay.

Saudi prince gets life term for murdering aide

Saudi prince gets life term for murdering aide

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

A Saudi Arabian prince, the grandson of King Abdullah who was charged with battering his aide to death, was jailed for life by a British court with the judge observing "no one in this country is above the law."

View: If Husain feels betrayed, so does India

View: If Husain feels betrayed, so does India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

If Husain feels betrayed by the treatment being meted out to him in the country of his birth, India too has reasons to feel betrayed by its globally celebrated son, writes Mahendra Ved.

The secrets of Kohli's success

The secrets of Kohli's success

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

I never put any limitations on what I want to do in life

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Former India Test captain Anil Kumble will join his former teammate Sourav Ganguly behind the microphone as an expert analyst for ESPN Star Sports in the ICC World Twenty20 which begins in England on Friday.

I f*****g love Test match cricket: Stokes

I f*****g love Test match cricket: Stokes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'I've seen some remarkable cricket moments in my life but that is the best I've seen in over 50 years. @benstokes38 saved the Ashes and gave magical inspirational innings. Even better than his World Cup performance. Well done @ECB_cricket'

Hussain backs Strauss for denying Smith a runner

Hussain backs Strauss for denying Smith a runner

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

England captain Andrew Strauss did no wrong by denying his South African counterpart Graeme Smith a runner during their Champions Trophy clash, as Smith was merely tired not injured, feels former England skipper Nasser Hussain.

TN bus burning case: Madani's wife among accused

TN bus burning case: Madani's wife among accused

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

In a new twist to the burning of a Tamil Nadu state-owned bus near Kochi in September 2005, Soofiya Madani, wife of Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, was on Friday listed as an accused in the case, even as the Kerala high court declined to grant anticipatory bail to her. Assistant Commissioner of Police P M Varghese, who is heading the investigation in the case, filed a report in the Aluva Judicial First Class magistrate court today.

Kohli, a flat-track bully: James Anderson

Kohli, a flat-track bully: James Anderson

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Jimmy Anderson doesn't think the Indian skipper's batting feats are a big deal.

England captain Root praised for calling out homophobic remark

England captain Root praised for calling out homophobic remark

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Root received applause on social media for his stance.

Ganguly expert analyst for T20 World Cup

Ganguly expert analyst for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

India's most successful captain Sourav Ganguly will start a new innings post-retirement. It will be behind the microphone, as expert analyst for the ICC World Twenty20, commencing in England on Saturday. As per a deal with ESPN-STAR Sports, Ganguly will be part of a commentary panel that includes Ian Chappell, Ian Bishop, Wasim Akram, Sanjay Manjrekar, Harsha Bhogle and Nasser Hussain.

PDP has no extremist links, says Madani

PDP has no extremist links, says Madani

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

Claiming that the People's Democratic Party has no links with extremist elements, its chairman Abdul Nasser Madani on Saturday charged the Muslim League (ML) and BJP with carrying out a 'misinformation campaign' against his party to gain political mileage.

Kerala government to probe Madani's terror links

Kerala government to probe Madani's terror links

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

It had been reported in a section of the media Madani and his wife had links with some extremist elements, who were shot dead by the army in Kashmir .It may be recalled that four youths from Kerala were killed I an encounter while they were trying to cross the border into Pakistan.

Left front allies reconcile in Kerala

Left front allies reconcile in Kerala

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

The Communist Party of India-Marxist leadership which had shut its doors on the CPI and had unilaterally given the green signal to the Abdul Nasser Madani sponsored candidate Hussain Randathany to go ahead with the election campaign in Ponnani Lok Sabha constituency has now reconciled.

England's tactics were amateur: Hussain

England's tactics were amateur: Hussain

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Agreeing with Ricky Ponting, former England captain Nasser Hussain on Tuesday joined the chorus in criticising England's time-wasting tactics in the drawn Ashes opener, saying it was an "amateur and embarrassing" exercise on the home team's part.

Honest Holding puts Anderson's 500-wicket haul in perspective

Honest Holding puts Anderson's 500-wicket haul in perspective

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Amidst tributes for James Anderson, two voices have stood out to show things as they are.

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has lashed out at Kevin Pietersen and Cricket Board authorities for the captain-coach row which pushed the country's cricket into a turmoil.

India, Pak NSAs held 'secret' meet in Thailand: Report

India, Pak NSAs held 'secret' meet in Thailand: Report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

While Pakistan termed its decision to allow Jadhav's family to travel to Pakistan to meet him as humanitarian gesture, India has accused it of violating mutual understandings.

Hussain backs Flower as England coach

Hussain backs Flower as England coach

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed Andy Flower to be the country's new coach, saying the Zimbabwean could be an excellent in the role he filled on a short-term basis in the West Indies.

Dravid sets new catching record

Dravid sets new catching record

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Rahul Dravid scaled another lofty peak in his illustrious career when he created the world record for the most number of Test catches by a fielder in Wellington on Monday.

Naren Kumar for World Rally Championship

Naren Kumar for World Rally Championship

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Six-time national rally champion Naren Kumar will debut for an Indian team, 'Team Sidvin India', in the 2008 FIA World Rally Championship, in the Production Class in June, in Greece.

Madani's wife role should be investigated: Court

Madani's wife role should be investigated: Court

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

The Aluva magistrate court in Kerala has directed the police to conduct a detailed investigation on the role played by the wife of the PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani in in the Kalamassery bus burning incident a couple of years ago.

Watch Ready for Ram and Genelia

Watch Ready for Ram and Genelia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Ready is very much a stereotypical love story. The cute, lead pair Ram and Genelia makes the film watchable.

New visa rules not to affect tourism:UAE

New visa rules not to affect tourism:UAE

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

The new amendments to tourist visa regulations, which are part of the stricter visa regime to come into force from August this year are aimed at combating visa trading and would not impact tourism, Brigadier Nasser Awadh Al Minhali, Director Gen of Abu Dhabi Naturalisation and Residency said. As per the new law, all visitors to the UAE will be required to have health insurance once the new visit visa rules are enforced from August 1, said a senior official.

After Camp Nou decimation, PSG players confronted by angry fans at airport

After Camp Nou decimation, PSG players confronted by angry fans at airport

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Police have launched an investigation after Paris St Germain's players were confronted by angry supporters upon their return to the French capital on Wednesday following their 6-1 Champions League defeat in Barcelona, the Ligue 1 club has said.

'Terror has no songs or comedy'

'Terror has no songs or comedy'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'In a typical Telugu film, the sub plot would be the love story. That is not there in my film. The focus is on the job. There is no heroism. The main character is a normal cop.' Terror director Satish Kasetty talks about the film.

Review: Poi Solla Porom

Review: Poi Solla Porom

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

UTV Motion Pictures' and Four Frames' Poi Solla Porom, directed by Vijay is a remake of Khosla ka Ghosla -- and is a fun and racy reproduction.

Review: Ennai Theriyuma

Review: Ennai Theriyuma

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures' Ennai Theriyuma?, starring Manoj Kumar, Sneha Ullal and Riya Sen, is a hotchpotch of several mystery thrillers but falls flat.

Ritwik exits; Joshna, Sourav win

Ritwik exits; Joshna, Sourav win

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Saurav Ghosal and Siddharth Suchde were the only Indians left in the men's singles event after two of their compatriots, including former national champion Ritwik Bhattacharya, crashed out in the second round of the Asian Squash Championships in Kuwait.

Don't force players to return: Hussain

Don't force players to return: Hussain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Kevin Pietersen and his men should not be forced into returning to India for next month's Test series if their security fears don't subside, said former England captain Nasser Hussain as he urged the ECB to take a call on the matter without delay.