Roy Blunt

Rediff.com » News » Roy Blunt

News for Roy Blunt

News
Business
Movies
Sports

Arun Goel's appointment file travelled at 'lightning speed', says SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the "haste" and "tearing hurry" with which the Centre appointed ex-bureaucrat Arun Goel as an election commissioner, saying his file travelled at "lightning......

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

The epic electoral 'Battle for Bengal' has seen the two bitter rivals BJP and Trinamool Congress change their poll strategies deftly as they square off against each other in a gruelling,......

Street-fighter Mamata faces her biggest political battle

‘The way opposition parties such as the Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, the Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Jharkhand Mukti Morch have supported her, if she wins, she......

PIX: Fist bumps greet US Congress ratifying Biden win

A joint session of the US Congress on Thursday formally certified the electoral victory of Joe Biden as the next US president and Kamala Harris as the vice president in the November 3 election.......

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year, which drew sharp reaction from influential lawmakers across......

'Under him, the RBI delivered strong, timely, and decisive policy initiatives'

Economists praise Shaktikanta Das for his pragmatism and willingness to face challenges head on.And in doing so with the finesse of an able administrator.Anup Roy reports. Illustration: Dominic......

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

'We are not able to manufacture even low-end products as cheaply as China.''We are not buying Chinese goods today out of any love for China.' IMAGE: A mango vendor opposes Chinese products as......

'The rupee's correction is good'

'When the rupee was at 65 a dollar, we wanted to go to Thailand for a holiday.''Now at 72, we may find Goa much more attractive.''That's how correction happens.''If you don't let that correction......

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

Is it a last ditch attempt to reassure consumers, or a way to gain the upper hand at the negotiating table, or is it just a way of exhausting the treasure chest before the lights go out The......

The rise of a Silicon Valley in India

The great news is that the products part of the Indian software industry has achieved critical mass, says Subir Roy. Image: Start-up Village has ambitious plans. Photograph, courtesy:......

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

As we celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's birthday on April 14, Subhash K Jha picks five fine films based on inequality and the caste system. Sujata, 1959 IMAGE: Nutan and Sunil Dutt in......

5 must-watch films on Ambedkar Jayanti

On Ambedkar Jayanti, Subhash K Jha picks five unforgettable Hindi films that capture the inequality of the caste system. Sujata (1959) Inspired directly by Dr Ambedkar's treatise on abolishing the......

The Girl on the Train review

If only The Girl on the Train was as invested in its potential as it is in Parineeti Chopra's kajalin the film, sighs Sukanya Verma. Although I cracked its suspense 100 pages too soon, I enjoyed......

Just where are Parineeti, Taapsee, Karisma?

Actors lead a busy life, and their work sometimes take them to interesting places in India and abroad. So where are they right now? Take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Parineeti......

'If you feel something is correct in life, stand for it'

'Go against society and people for that.''You don't have to be politically correct always.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Dhawan/Instagram Varun Dhawan has never had a flop till date, and is one......

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Jagadeesan hits triple ton as TN take complete control against Chandigarh IMAGE: Nitish Rana celebrates his century. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Narayan Jagadeesan followed up his double ton......

Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

IMAGE: Australia inflicted England their sixth defeat in seven matches to keep them anchored to the bottom of the points table. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters England's stuttering title......

Ranji Roundup: Gharami announces arrival; Mumbai on top

Once struggling for training slots, young Gharami announces arrival with hundred IMAGE: Bengal's Sudip Gharami hit 13 fours and a six to score an unbeaten ton on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy clash......

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

IMAGE: Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photograph: Zlatan Ibrahimovic/Twitter He has already sampled the life of a singer at Italy’s Sanremo music festival, and AC Milan striker......

India aim to claim series against England on Sunday

IMAGE: IMAGE: Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates with his team mates after taking a wicket. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Cricket Ireland/Twitter A high-on-confidence India will look set to wrap up another......

Rediff News