The mystery death of Pakistan's 'holy warrior'

Khadim Hussain Rizvi is now gone.But the mass appeal of fundamentalism among Pakistan's burgeoning, young, illiterate, unemployed and angry population isn't, observes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Khadim......

What if Hafiz Saeed is part of Pakistan's next govt?

If the parliamentary representation of radical Islamic parties goes up dramatically in 2018, what will this do to Pakistan's army?Aditi Phadnis finds out. IMAGE: Muhammed Saeed, the......

2005 Delhi blasts case: 2 acquitted, 1 convicted

A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted two persons, accused in 2005 Diwali-eve serial blasts case which had claimed 67 lives, saying the prosecution has failed to prove their guilt. Additional......

'As one gets older, one is drawn towards home'

In a special series, Rediff.com looks at India through the lives of her people. Today: Mohammed Taufiq, a waiter for 36 years at Kolkata's famous Coffee House. A fan of Manna De, he encounters at......

Chronology of ball tampering controversies

Law 42.3 of the Laws of Cricket prohibits a player from rubbing the ball on the ground for any reason, interfering with any of the seams or the surface of the ball, using any implement, or taking......

PCB pulls up 41 bowlers for chucking

Pakistan Cricket Board is facing another major problem, although at the domestic level, with 41 players being spotted with suspect bowling action.Among those found to have illegal action, some had......

India hoping strikers deliver

After disappointing their fans at Quetta with some ordinary soccer, India will be keen to put up a better display against Pakistan in the second match of the National Bank Series at the Qayyum......

Readers speak out!

Click here for moreSourav NiyogiWithout the Bengal tiger India seemed like headless chickens on the Kotla.....Ex cricketers and irresponsible media contributed to India's downfall.. once again it......