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All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Every person was tested 72 hours before they travelled in order to ensure that all members of the party were travelling virus free.

The art of learning

The art of learning

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Drawing and painting can be employed to develop students into critical thinkers, problem solvers and communicators.

Mire hits century as Zimbabwe upset Sri Lanka

Mire hits century as Zimbabwe upset Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Solomon Mire slammed a century to help Zimbabwe upset Sri Lanka by six wickets in the first One-Day International in Galle on Friday.

Lahore Badshahs' winning run continues

Lahore Badshahs' winning run continues

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Former Pakistan batsman Hasan Raza hit an unbeaten 98 as Lahore Badshahs crushed Mumbai Champs by 50 runs in a Twenty20 match of the ICL played in Panchkula on Saturday night. The 26-six-year old right-hander's knock, which came off just 52 balls.

Spotted: Girish Karnad in Bengaluru

Spotted: Girish Karnad in Bengaluru

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Reader Ali Raza sends us a photograph.

Spotted: Malaika, Amrita in London

Spotted: Malaika, Amrita in London

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The pretty sisters were out shopping at Harrods

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Alkazi, who was the longest serving director of the National School of Drama and mentored generations of actors, produced plays such as Girish Karnad's Tughlaq and Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug.

Son of Pakistan's ex-PM returns home after 3 years in captivity

Son of Pakistan's ex-PM returns home after 3 years in captivity

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Haider's release was the second successful instance of a dramatic rescue in a high-profile kidnapping case after slain Punjab governor Salman Taseer's son Shahbaz, who was abducted in 2011, was found in March after spending nearly five years in captivity.

PIX: Bollywood stars attend Amit Mehra's prayer meet

PIX: Bollywood stars attend Amit Mehra's prayer meet

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Amit Mehra passed away at the age of 40 recently.

Nirbhaya case: Juvenile rapist's village doesn't want him back

Nirbhaya case: Juvenile rapist's village doesn't want him back

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Even as the juvenile convict in December 16 gangrape case is set to walk free on Sunday after serving three years in a correction home, some residents of his native village in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh are unhappy with the prospect of his return.

Indian art fetches hefty prices at Christie's

Indian art fetches hefty prices at Christie's

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The auction was held by Christie's on Monday evening and the highest price of 720,000 pounds went for Syed Haider Raza's La Terre (1985).

Have zero tolerance policy, won't go soft: BJP on hardliner's release

Have zero tolerance policy, won't go soft: BJP on hardliner's release

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The BJP said it did not approve of the way Alam was released or with the decision itself.

'Hafiz Saeed rearticulating agenda of terrorists thriving in Pak'

'Hafiz Saeed rearticulating agenda of terrorists thriving in Pak'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

After his release, Saeed said he would gather people across Pakistan for the "cause of Kashmir" and try to help Kashmiris get their "destination of freedom".

President Pranab confers Padma awards 2013

President Pranab confers Padma awards 2013

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday conferred the Padma awards on several eminent personalities including industrialist Adi Godrej, Olympic medal winners Yogeshwar Dutt and Vijay Kumar, actor Nana Patekar and designer Ritu Kumar.

Pakistan spinner Hasan appeals doping ban

Pakistan spinner Hasan appeals doping ban

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Left-arm spinner Raza Hasan has filed an appeal against the two-year ban slapped on him for returning positive in a dope test by Pakistan Cricket Board.

This is how Pakistan celebrated big win over India

This is how Pakistan celebrated big win over India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

A sense of euphoria gripped Pakistan soon after the Greenshirts upstaged a strong Indian side in the Champions Trophy final at the Oval on Sunday.

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The blast targeted a van carrying police officers outside the Data Darbar shrine, the largest Sufi shrine in South Asia.

Eid Mubarak: Sacrifice, sweets, selfies and more

Eid Mubarak: Sacrifice, sweets, selfies and more

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The Eid photo album, from New Delhi to New York.

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

With the maulana fully committed and PML (N) cadres prepared to court arrest, this would be the first time where both Punjabis and Pakhtuns would be standing up against the Pakistan army, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be next Pakistan PM

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be next Pakistan PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Earlier in the day, Nawaz Sharif resigned from the prime minister's office following disqualification from the Supreme Court in the Panamagate verdict.

BCCI president Thakur, Shirke to meet Lodha Panel

BCCI president Thakur, Shirke to meet Lodha Panel

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke will be meeting members of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice R M Lodha panel in the capital on August 9 after being compelled to bring in the reforms due to a clear directive from the apex court.

Prosecute judges who endorsed Musharraf's coup: Gilani

Prosecute judges who endorsed Musharraf's coup: Gilani

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Former Pakistani premier Yusuf Raza Gilani has demanded that Pakistani judges who endorsed the October 1999 coup, led by former army chief Pervez Musharraf, should also be charged with treason.Gilani, a senior leader of the Pakistan People's Party, made the demand after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday announced that his government would put Musharraf on trial for high treason for violating the Constitution twice.

Tamim, Shakib hit tons as Bangladesh dominate Day 2

Tamim, Shakib hit tons as Bangladesh dominate Day 2

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal scored centuries as Bangladesh took charge of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Khulna. The hosts, who plodded to 193-3 on the opening day after electing to bat, made 433 in their first innings before being dismissed in the final session of the second day.

Captain Rahane slams batsmen after T20 loss to Zimbabwe

Captain Rahane slams batsmen after T20 loss to Zimbabwe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Captain Ajinkya Rahane on Sunday blamed his batsmen after India went down to Zimbabwe by 10 runs despite chasing a modest total, in the second T20 International against Zimbabwe, in Harare.

Zardari blames 'international forces' for poll debacle

Zardari blames 'international forces' for poll debacle

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Monday blamed national and international forces for his Pakistan Peoples Party defeat in the May 11 polls while the party's losing candidates held former premiers Yousuf Raza Gilani and Raja Pervez Ashraf responsible for the debacle.

Six arrested in Gilani's son kidnapping case in Pak

Six arrested in Gilani's son kidnapping case in Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Six suspects, including two women, were arrested Thursday during an operation to trace the kidnapped son of former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani in Pakistan's restive northwest, officials said.

Kidnapped Gilani's son got threats from terror groups

Kidnapped Gilani's son got threats from terror groups

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider, kidnapped by gunmen while campaigning for Pakistan's landmark elections, had received threats from the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Sipah-e-Sahaba.

Ex-Pak PM Gilani's son kidnapped at poll rally, 2 killed

Ex-Pak PM Gilani's son kidnapped at poll rally, 2 killed

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider was on Thursday abducted by suspected militants who shot and killed two persons in Punjab province, triggering fresh concerns about Pakistan's general elections that have already been badly hit by Taliban violence.

PCB drops Rauf from list recommended for ICC umpires' panels

PCB drops Rauf from list recommended for ICC umpires' panels

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The international career of tainted umpire Asad Rauf appears to be over after the Pakistan Cricket Board refused to nominate his name for the ICC's international and elite panels of officials.

Sanjay, Kareena's kind gesture

Sanjay, Kareena's kind gesture

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto.

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'By convention, the prime minister is technically kept in the loop for the DG, ISI's appointment.' 'It remains to be seen if Prime Minister Imran Khan is able to indicate any preference by then,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pak army chief promotes four major generals

Pak army chief promotes four major generals

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

These promotions will allow General Bajwa to shuffle the deck on the top, but this is likely to be a limited reshuffle, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

SC rejects Musharraf's plea to postpone treason case

SC rejects Musharraf's plea to postpone treason case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf's plea to put off a treason case against him till after May 11 general elections was on Tuesday rejected by the Pakistan supreme court which, however, refused to order his arrest.

WATCH: Pakistan captain handles uncomfortable questions

WATCH: Pakistan captain handles uncomfortable questions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

A defeat against India inevitably gives rise to conspiracy theories and the post match media interaction was no different.

'Sharapeeth pilgrimage for Kashmiri Pandits soon'

'Sharapeeth pilgrimage for Kashmiri Pandits soon'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

A delegation of Kashmiri Pandits had, during an interaction with Raza in New Delhi, demanded that they be allowed to visit the Shardapeeth once a year. Raza had assured them he would facilitate their visit to the temple.

Police responded promptly to 'assaulted' Pak diplomat: Govt

Police responded promptly to 'assaulted' Pak diplomat: Govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The government on Tuesday said the police had responded promptly and extended due courtesies to a Pakistani diplomat, who along with his driver was allegedly roughed up after their vehicle hit a motorcycle in south Delhi.

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A fine hundred by Azhar Ali helped Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by six wickets in the second One-Day International and win their first One-day series in 17 months, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on Friday night.

Khoso sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister

Khoso sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Mir Hazar Khan Khoso was on Monday sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister by President Asif Ali Zardari during a ceremony held at the presidency.

'Pakistan is a safe country to play cricket'

'Pakistan is a safe country to play cricket'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Wilson Manase has declared Pakistan 'safe' for international cricket.