News for 'zakir'

Perspectives from a legend

Perspectives from a legend

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Tabla pioneer Ustad Zakir Hussain presents a series of concerts at Carnegie Hall.

A'bad blasts: Scriptwriter's nightmare comes true

A'bad blasts: Scriptwriter's nightmare comes true

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Prashant Pandey, the script and dialogue write of Contract, talks about the similarity between the blasts and a scene from his film.

Melody across the seas

Melody across the seas

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Saluting Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. A true Indian treasure.

First look: Anushka wrestles for Sultan

First look: Anushka wrestles for Sultan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Dilip Prabhavalkar receive Dinanath Mangeshkar award

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Dilip Prabhavalkar receive Dinanath Mangeshkar award

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The 73th edition of the annual awards were recently held in Mumbai.

Three members of bikers gang arrested in Delhi

Three members of bikers gang arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Three members of the notorious bikers gang, which allegedly killed five people in four recent attacks, were arrested in Delhi.Two of the gang members, including their leader Om Prakash alias Bunty, are still absconding. The Delhi police had declared a reward of Rs 50,000 each on the five members of the gang.The gang has been involved in four shootings in south and east Delhi.

Letter warns AP police of attacks on Sept 25

Letter warns AP police of attacks on Sept 25

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The unidentified informant said one Zakir, a resident of Hafeezbaba Nagar in the old city having links with Bangladesh-based terror outfit Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami , was entrusted with the job of carrying out attacks targeting government offices.

PCB bans Yousuf for joining ICL

PCB bans Yousuf for joining ICL

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The Pakistan Cricket Board banned Mohammad Yousuf after the veteran batsman announced his tie-up with the rebel Indian Cricket League. 'He is now contracted to the ICL and just like the other players who joined the league, our policy is clear he can't play for or in Pakistan,' PCB Director of Cricket Operations Zakir Khan told media persons on Wednesday.

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The action was taken after the home ministry found that Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation's FCRA licence was renewed recently despite several ongoing probes, including one by it.

Review: Yudh shows some clarity in Week 3, but can it last?

Review: Yudh shows some clarity in Week 3, but can it last?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Yudh is worse than a show with flaws, rants Raja Sen.

Lifter Asdullah claims silver

Lifter Asdullah claims silver

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

India's Mohammed Zakir Asdullah won the silver in the men's 77 kg weightlifting event

Anil Kapoor, Subhash Ghai get court notices

Anil Kapoor, Subhash Ghai get court notices

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The Delhi high court issued notices to Anil Kapoor and Subhash Ghai over on a petition filed by a Delhi University professor seeking a ban on the screening of their recent film, Black And White, alleging that it was anti-Muslim.

Pakistan invite Whatmore, Lawson, Done

Pakistan invite Whatmore, Lawson, Done

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

Dav Whatmore, Geoff Lawson and Richard Done have been shortlisted for the coaching job.

PCB to inspect venues in India

PCB to inspect venues in India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

A two-member delegation from Pakistan will inspect the venues and other arrangements for the team's tour in November-December.

Will the 'lotus' finally bloom in Haryana's Mewat?

Will the 'lotus' finally bloom in Haryana's Mewat?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The party hopes that the multiple road projects, schools, canals, and water projects which have come up in the Meo-Muslim-dominated area will be able to sway the votes in its favour.

It won't be smooth sailing for Jyotiraditya in BJP

It won't be smooth sailing for Jyotiraditya in BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Unlike the Congress, the BJP is not a party that merely goes by family connections.' 'Scindia's future will depend on what he brings to the BJP table.' 'The BJP is also a party where vertical growth is mostly factored by RSS preferences.' 'To secure confidence of the saffron brotherhood, Scindia will have to be his grandmother's grandson and not his father's son,' notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

J&K: 5 booked for fake surrender

J&K: 5 booked for fake surrender

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Police found that Zakir was a fake militant who along with his accomplished adopted names of some militants currently in PoK.

Pakistan look to army for fitness boost

Pakistan look to army for fitness boost

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Pakistan cricketers are being pushed to new levels of fitness by military instructors ahead of next month's tour of Scotland.

Zimbabwe to tour Pakistan as per schedule: PCB chief

Zimbabwe to tour Pakistan as per schedule: PCB chief

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board said on Friday that Zimbabwe would tour the country after earlier calling off the series due to security apprehensions after an attack on the minority Ismaili community members in Karachi.

Meet our 45 Bharat Ratnas

Meet our 45 Bharat Ratnas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Educationist Madan Mohan Malviya and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee are the 44th and 45th distinguished personalities who have been conferred with the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.

Not allowed to mimic Modi, Rahul, says comedy show participant

Not allowed to mimic Modi, Rahul, says comedy show participant

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Rangeela claimed after a month of shooting, he was asked to shoot with new gags as the channel would not air the Modi-Rahul jokes on air.

8 SIMI men shot dead in encounter hours after daring jailbreak

8 SIMI men shot dead in encounter hours after daring jailbreak

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

The eight terrorists had escaped from the Central Jail in Bhopal in the wee hours, killing a security guard and scaling the prison wall with the help of bed sheets, following which some officials responsible for jail security have been suspended.

Mamata to take oath with 41 ministers tomorrow

Mamata to take oath with 41 ministers tomorrow

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The new faces in the state cabinet include former Indian cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Shovandeb Chattopadhaya, Kolkata Mayor Shovan Chatterjee, Abani Mohan Joarder, Abdur Rezzak Mollah, Suvendu Adhikari, Rabindranath Ghosh, Churamani Mahato, James Kujur, Siddikullah Choudhury, Asima Patra, Ghulam Rabbani, Zakir Hossain, Sandhya Rani Tudu, singer Indranil Sen, Tapan Dasgupta and B Hansda.

Taliban faces leadership crisis post Mansour's death

Taliban faces leadership crisis post Mansour's death

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The Afghan Taliban is struggling to find a successor to slain chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour.

1993 blasts: Death for 3 more

1993 blasts: Death for 3 more

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Those sentenced had been convicted of throwing hand grenades at the Mahim Fishermen Colony.

11 Pakistan players for PHL

11 Pakistan players for PHL

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Eleven Pakistani players, including skipper Rehan Butt, will feature in the third edition of the Premier Hockey League.

'93 blasts: 6 aides of Tiger Memon held guilty

'93 blasts: 6 aides of Tiger Memon held guilty

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Those held guilty were -- Bashir Ahmed Usman Ghani Khairullah, Zakir Hussain Noor Mohammed Shaikh, Abdul Khan, Feroze Amani Malik, Moin Querishi and Salim Rahim Shaikh.

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Pakistan are talking to Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore about their national coaching post left vacant following Bob Woolmer's death at the World Cup.

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The bench also extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram till September 5.

Quiz Time: For which song did Abhishek Bachchan lend his voice for the first time?

Quiz Time: For which song did Abhishek Bachchan lend his voice for the first time?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Why talks are not the way out in Kashmir

Why talks are not the way out in Kashmir

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Talks will ensure the rise of Islamism in Kashmir and the death of the Idea of India, warns Vivek Gumaste.

Blaze continues at Deonar dumping ground in Mumbai on day 3

Blaze continues at Deonar dumping ground in Mumbai on day 3

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Fresh smoke was witnessed on Monday at the Deonar dumping ground, where the fire which has been raging for three days now intensified last evening even as people living in the vicinity complained of discomfort due to the fumes emanating from the site.

After Sunidhi, it's Shankar Mahadevan

After Sunidhi, it's Shankar Mahadevan

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Radio City's new show is quite interesting.

Mumbai cops get custody of Islamic preacher held in Kerala

Mumbai cops get custody of Islamic preacher held in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The accused, Mohammed Hanif, was brought to the city and produced before a court which sent him to police custody till August 20, a senior police official said.

I-Day terror plot foiled; Al-Qaida terrorist held with 8 grenades: Police

I-Day terror plot foiled; Al-Qaida terrorist held with 8 grenades: Police

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Terming the arrest a "major success", the IGP said it was the result of robust security measures put in place by the police.

Kathua, Unnao: Struggle for justice marred by whataboutery

Kathua, Unnao: Struggle for justice marred by whataboutery

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Those who genuinely seek justice do not differentiate between a victim and a victim or an accused and accused.' 'They demand justice for all,' says Utkarsh Mishra.

Hizbul commander among 4 militants held in J&K

Hizbul commander among 4 militants held in J&K

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

HM area commander Zakir Hussain was captured along with three other ultras from Malad village in Billawar tehsil of the district by the troops after they cordoned off the area and launched an operation, they said.

Maharashtra ATS arrests Parbhani youth for suspected ISIS links

Maharashtra ATS arrests Parbhani youth for suspected ISIS links

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Shahid Khan.

Bihar: Three arrested for hoisting Pakistan flag

Bihar: Three arrested for hoisting Pakistan flag

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Officials in Bihar went into a tizzy after reports of Pakistani flag hoisted atop a house in Nalanda, reports M I Khan from Patna.

PCB team inspects Motera Stadium

PCB team inspects Motera Stadium

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

The team inspected the facilities but remained tightlipped on its observations.