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Everything you need to know about Kutti Ram Talha: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Kutti Ram Talha: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Measles toll in Pakistan's Punjab rises to 146

June 8, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) Two more people died of measles Saturday in Pakistan's Punjab province, raising the number of deaths in the region to 146, officials said.

'Kutti Puli': commercially loud, narratively cliched (Tamil Movie Review)

May 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Film: "Kutti Puli"; Cast: M. Sasikumar, Lakshmy Menon, Saranya Ponvannan and Prabha; Director: M. Muthaiah; Rating: **

Vice President Releases book on Lucknow

May 2, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Vice President, Hamid Ansari released a book entitled "Fida-e-Lucknow - Tales of the city and its people" authored by Parveen Talha, a former member of the UPSC, at a function here today.

Srinagar attack Pakistani militants' job, say police

March 19, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Srinagar, March 19 (IANS) The March 13 suicide attack here, in which five CRPF troopers were killed, was carried out by two Pakistani LeT militants with support from terror commanders from across the border, a top police official said Tuesday.

Don't fall prey to fake film offers in my name: Sasikumar

March 7, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Tamil actor-filmmaker M. Sasikumar has urged aspiring actresses not to believe in those who promise a role in his film. Sasikumar calls them "fraudsters" and warns that they have even opened an e-mail accounts in his name.

Bangladesh tribunal sentences Jamaat leader to death in war crimes trial

February 28, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Dhaka, Feb.28 (ANI): Top Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee was sentenced to death by a Dhaka tribunal on Thursday for committing crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.

'Thuppakki' refreshingly classy (Tamil Music Review)

October 13, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Film: "Thuppakki"; Music Director: Harris Jayaraj; Lyricists: Madhan Karky, Viveka, Pa. Vijay and Na. Muthukumar; Singers: Vijay, Andrea Jeremiah, Joe, Krishna Iyer, Vijay Prakash, Krish, Devan, Rajeev, Hariharan, Tippu, Narayana, Sathyan, Ranina Reddy, Karthik, Chinmayi, Bombay Jayashri, Javed Ali, Sayonara Philip, Sharmila and Bibin Kolassery; Rating: ***

Radical cleric Abu Hamza presented in US court

October 7, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New York, Oct 7 (IANS) Egyptian-born cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been presented before a federal judge here following his extradition from Britain to face terror charges.

Hate preacher Abu Hamza arrives in US (Lead,changing dateline)

October 6, 2012 at 6:46 PM

New York, Oct 6 (IANS) Hate preacher Abu Hamza al-Masri arrived here Saturday after losing a long legal battle in Britain to avoid extradition to the US, CNN reported.

5 terrorists including Abu Hamza extradited to US from UK

October 6, 2012 at 1:34 PM

After years of struggle in court, 5 terrorists have finally been extradited to United States from UK where they will face prosecution in U.S. courts on terrorism charges.

UK-based Abu Hamza, 4 terror suspects set to be extradited to US

September 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM

London, Sep 25 (ANI): Radical Muslim preacher Abu Hamza al-Masri along with five other major terror suspects including Babar Ahmad, are finally set to be extradited from the UK to the US following an approval from the European Court of Human Rights.

US sanctions eight key figures of LeT

August 30, 2012 at 11:15 PM

Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) The US Thursday imposed sanctions on eight key figures of Lashkar-e Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based terrorist group with alleged links to the Taliban, the Haqqani Network and Al Qaeda.

70 cms tall actor aims at second Guinness entry

August 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 24 (IANS) What if he is just 70 cms tall? Southern film actor Ajayan, who made it to the Guinness World Records in 2008, now aims at another Guinness record by becoming the shortest director of a full-length commercial film.

Prawn on toast, cheese burgers light up iftar in Pakistan

August 5, 2012 at 1:29 PM

Islamabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Gone are the days when an iftar meal in Pakistan would consist of the traditional fruit-chaat, chick peas, dates and sherbet. Now, chicken schezwan, prawn on toast and even juicy cheese burgers with fried chips have taken their place.

Kamran, Sami, Talha likely to receive PCB central contracts

July 24, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Karachi, July 24 (ANI): A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) committee, headed by Intikhab Alam, has recommended that Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Sami, and Mohammad Talha be offered central contracts for the current year.

'Glaring' mistakes in PCB contract list lands Intikhab Alam in hot water

June 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Karachi, June 18 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) director of International Cricket Affairs Intikhab Alam's future role in the board has become uncertain after he committed some glaring errors while finalising the list of players who were awarded central contracts and retainers.

Tyeb Mehta, Khoj, Pakistani art to lead Christie's Asian sale

May 30, 2012 at 6:15 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The annual sale of South Asian modern and contemporary art June 11 in London by Christie's will be led by an iconic art work by Tyeb Mehta, 'Mahisasura' painted in 1996, rare paintings by a group of Pakistani artists, and photographs by Indian lensmen under the Khoj portfolio.

PCB to review 2012 central contracts list after uproar over "glaring omissions"

May 29, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Islamabad, May 29 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to rectify some glaring omissions from the list of players awarded central contracts and retainers for the year 2012.

India Mujahideen terrorist arrested from UP

May 14, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) A suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist was arrested Monday in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur for motivating youths to become members of the outlawed terror group, Delhi Police said.

Pak coach Whatmore to assess 12 short-listed fast bowlers at NCA camp

April 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Islamabad, Apr 27(ANI): Pakistan's selection committee has prepared a list of 12 fast bowlers to be supervised by coach Dav Whatmore at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.

Pakistani cadet wins honour at British academy

April 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) A Pakistan Army cadet has won the overseas sword at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, Britain.

Pak-origin citizen sentenced to 12 years in prison for providing material support to LeT

April 14, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Washington, Apr 14(ANI): A US judge has sentenced a Pakistan- origin citizen ubair Ahmed to 12 years in jail for providing material support to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Pakistani gets 2 years jail for helping LeT

April 14, 2012 at 9:47 AM

Washington, April 14 (IANS) A Pakistani man living in Virginia has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for providing material support to Pakistan based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taeba (LeT), blamed for the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Indian Mujahideen targeting Darbhanga for recruits?

April 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) It may be a coincidence. But 12 of the 13 people arrested recently for links with terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) are from Darbhanga in Bihar.

Pakistan team management for upcoming Asia Cup named

March 7, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named the national cricket team management for the Asia Cup that is scheduled to be held on March 11.

Pakistan will have "psychological advantage" over India in upcoming Asia Cup: Cheema

March 7, 2012 at 9:03 PM

Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Pakistan national cricket squad manager Naveed Akram Cheema has said that his team will have a "psychological advantage" over India in the upcoming Asia Cup because of the latter's disappointing performance in Australia.

Pakistan will have "psychological advantage" over India in upcoming Asia Cup: Cheema

March 7, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Pakistan national cricket squad manager Naveed Akram Cheema has said that his team will have a "psychological advantage" over India in the upcoming Asia Cup because of the latter's disappointing performance in Australia.

Pakistan team management for upcoming Asia Cup named

March 7, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named the national cricket team management for the Asia Cup that is scheduled to be held on March 11.

Javed says Pak bowlers Talha, Asif have potential to perform well in international cricket

March 4, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Karachi, Mar 4(ANI): Pakistan's outgoing fast bowling coach Aaqib Javed has reckoned that bowlers Mohammad Talha and Umaid Asif have the potential to perform well in international cricket.

Javed says Pak bowlers Talha, Asif have potential to perform well in international cricket

March 4, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Karachi, Mar 4(ANI): Pakistan's outgoing fast bowling coach Aaqib Javed has reckoned that bowlers Mohammad Talha and Umaid Asif have the potential to perform well in international cricket.

Pak paceman Talha ruled out of ongoing Test series against England due to back problem

January 24, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 24(ANI): Pakistan's paceman Mohammad Talha has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series against England due to a back problem.

Pak vs Eng: No need for extra surveillance, says Cheema

January 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Islamabad, Jan 24 (ANI): Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has reacted strongly to reports that players are under surveillance by government officials in the UAE, adding that the team management was unaware of any such development.

Pak vs Eng: No need for extra surveillance, says Cheema

January 24, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Islamabad, Jan 24 (ANI): Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has reacted strongly to reports that players are under surveillance by government officials in the UAE, adding that the team management was unaware of any such development.

Pak paceman Talha ruled out of ongoing Test series against England due to back problem

January 24, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 24(ANI): Pakistan's paceman Mohammad Talha has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series against England due to a back problem.

Pak recalls Wahab, Umar, Junaid for England Test series, Shoaib Malik axed

December 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM

Lahore, Dec 27(ANI): The Pakistan cricket selectors have recalled left-arm paceman Wahab Riaz, batsman Umar Akmal and pace bowler Junaid Khan to the Test squad named for the England series to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month.

Now, Pak gears up to knock Bangladesh off in Test series

December 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM

Chittagong (Bangladesh), dec.8 (ANI): Pakistan will begin their first Test series in Bangladesh for almost a decade in Chittagong on Friday determined to extend their 100 percent winning record against the hosts.

'Pak fast bowlers lack stamina and physical fitness,' says Sarfraz Nawaz

December 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM

Lahore, Dec 7(ANI): The future for Pakistan fast bowling is bright, but the players need to improve their physical fitness, according to former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz.

Pakistani man arrested in US for allegedly supporting LeT

September 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM

Washington, Sept 3(ANI): A Pakistani man living in the United States has been charged with supporting the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials have said.

Pak Taliban involved in Shahbaz Bhatti's assassination: IG Islamabad

August 24, 2011 at 11:08 AM

Islamabad, August 24(ANI): The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were involved in the assassination of former Pakistan Minorities Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IG) Bin Yamin has said.

Pak Taliban claim responsibility for Jamrud mosque suicide bombing

August 21, 2011 at 12:11 PM

Peshawar, August 21(ANI): The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have claimed responsibility for a devastating suicide attack on a mosque in Pakistan's Khyber Agency that killed over 50 people.

Talha eyes comeback to Pak team after successful domestic season

April 24, 2011 at 3:55 PM

Islamabad, April 24(ANI): Pakistani pacer Mohammad Talha has expressed hope that his successful season in domestic cricket will impress the selection committee and earn him a much awaited recall to the national team.

Wanted LeT militant killed in J-K encounter

March 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM

Baramulla, Mar 28 (ANI): A wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant from Pakistan was gunned down in an encounter with the security forces at Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla District on Monday.

57th National Awards: '3 Idiots' bags 'Best Popular film', Amitabh 'Best Actor' award

September 15, 2010 at 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep.15 (ANI): Aamir Khan-starrer 'Three Idiots' was chosen as 'The Best Popular Film', as Amitabh Bachchan won 'The Best Actor' award for his role in 'Paa' and Malyalam film 'Kutti Srank' won the award in the 'Best Feature Film' category as 57th National Awards were announced here on Wednesday.

'Injury prone' Akhtar working hard to revive international career

August 13, 2010 at 3:44 PM

Lahore, Aug 13(ANI): Pakistan's discarded fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is yet to give up hopes of reviving his international career, as he was recently seen practicing with the Pakistan A players in Lahore's National Cricket Academy.

10 TTP, Haqqani network linked terrorists arrested in Pak Punjab

August 12, 2010 at 6:41 PM

Lahore, Aug 12(ANI): Pakistan police and intelligence agencies have arrested 10 terrorists, who have alleged links with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Haqqani network, in Punjab province.

Pak Senate body slams government for Israeli company deal

August 10, 2010 at 3:19 PM

Islamabad, Aug.10 (ANI): The Pakistan Senate's Standing Committee on Interior has criticized the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) management for awarding a contract to an Israeli company, and asked the Petroleum Ministry and the Federal Investigation Agency to launch a joint inquiry into it.

Now, Malaysian parakeet Meena predicts Spanish win in WC final

July 11, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jul 11 (ANI): Meena Kutti is Malaysia's own version of Paul the octopus and Mani the parakeet, is the latest to predict a Spanish victory in tonight's World Cup final..

PCB boss Butt appoints controversial 'close friend' Yawar Saeed as team manager

March 19, 2010 at 12:13 PM

Lahore, Mar.19 (ANI): Notwithstanding previous controversies, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has appointed his 'close friend' Yawar Saeed as the manager of the national squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship, which would be held in the Caribbean from April 30 to May 16.

Pakistani Senate passes resolution to save Dr. Aafia Siddiqui

February 23, 2010 at 4:43 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 23 (ANI): The Pakistani Senate has passed a resolution expressing its grave concern over the sentence awarded to Pakistani national Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in America over terror charges.

20,000 Pakistani inmates languishing in foreign country jails: Mahmood

January 21, 2010 at 12:15 PM

Karachi, Jan.21 (ANI): About 20,000 Pakistanis are languishing in jails in foreign countries, Senate Committee for Interior chairman Talha Mahmood has said.

Two US Consulate employees arrested in Pakistan amid heightened diplomatic row

January 9, 2010 at 4:57 PM

Lahore, Jan. 9 (ANI): Two Pakistani employees of the US Consulate, who were earlier held for driving vehicles bearing fake licence plates, have been arrested in Karachi again.

Security tightened in Germany following Al-Qaeda warning

September 19, 2009 at 4:45 PM

Berlin, Sep 19(ANI): A new Al-Qaeda video threatening Germany of a terror attack ahead of the national elections has prompted the Germany government to beef up security across the country.

Press does a reality check on swine flu

May 9, 2009 at 1:01 AM

It was a much needed briefing and it sure caught the media's attention. But then owing to the hype and scare over swine flu the session that was organised for media person's at the Lucknow Press Club

Mammootty says politics not his cup of tea

March 22, 2009 at 1:40 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 22 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who considers himself a 'liberal Leftist', has said that he was neither interested in entering politics nor predicting the election results as he is a busy actor and not a politician.

Pak mulls 'lively wicket' to neutralise Lankan double 'M' menace

February 19, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Karachi, Feb.18 (ANI): To counter Sri Lankan spin duo of Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to prepare a 'lively wicket' to assist fast bowlers for the first Test match beginning here from February 21.

Community radio brings out hidden talent of village women, men

January 12, 2009 at 12:10 PM

Lucknow, Jan 12 (IANS) For Sunita Chandel looking after her family was a full time job - till she discovered the joys of being a radio reporter. The housewife from a village in Uttar Pradesh now records and edits programmes for the community radio and has encouraged other women to follow suit.

Arrest of cleric's son in Nagpur has ripples in Azamgarh

December 22, 2008 at 7:52 PM

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 22 (IANS) Street demonstrations and protests were witnessed in this Uttar pradesh town Monday following the arrest of a prominent Islamic cleric's son in Maharashtra last week.

Pak legal experts say Jamaat-ud-Dawa cannot appeal to ICJ against UN sanctions

December 15, 2008 at 11:07 AM

Lahore, Dec.15 (ANI): Legal experts in Pakistan have said that the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa cannot approach or appeal to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to overturn the sanctions imposed on it by the United Nations Security Council and the Pakistan Government.

Pak Senate panel admits presence of secret torture cells

November 26, 2008 at 1:37 PM

Quetta, Nov 26 (ANI): Pakistan Senate's Standing Committee on Interior has reportedly admitted the presence of 'countless hidden torture cells' across the country, and called for jail reforms to shut these cells.

PCB leaves Shoaib's fate to be decided by new selectors

November 17, 2008 at 11:36 AM

Karachi, Nov 17 (ANI): After Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar missed all the recently held three ODIs against West Indies due to a calf injury, the PCB has decided to leave his fate to be decided by the a new selection committee to be installed next month.

Pak ?terror suspect? Dr Aafia says she doesn?t have faith in US judicial system

October 9, 2008 at 4:35 PM

Washington, Oct 9 (ANI): Pakistani ?terror suspect? Dr Aafia Siddiqui, who is jailed in the US and facing trial for allegedly attacking US security personnel with an assault weapon during interrogation after being arrested in Afghanistan, has said that she didn?t have faith in the US judicial system, and that the ?assault case? against her was false and baseless.

Pakistan likely to bring young pacers for India series

October 6, 2008 at 8:11 PM

Nairobi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Pakistani cricket team, struggling with a depleted pace attack, can draft at least two young cricketers in their squad for next year's home series against India, an official said.

Pakistan likely to bring young pacers for India series

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Nairobi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Pakistani cricket team, struggling with a depleted pace attack, can draft at least two young cricketers in their squad for next year's home series against India, an official said.