News for '-reality-check'

Leicester enter unfamiliar territory...

Leicester enter unfamiliar territory...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Leicester City will be wary of a reality check when the Premier League front-runners visit Arsenal on Sunday before Tottenham Hotspur's burgeoning title ambitions come under scrutiny at Manchester City.

'Uphill task to beat Raje, but I'm here to win'

'Uphill task to beat Raje, but I'm here to win'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Congress candidate Manvendra Singh, who recently crossed over from the BJP, will be facing off the Rajasthan chief minister in her political fortress of Jhalrapatan.

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The meme contained photographs of Modi, United States President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May engaged in a conversation.

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Vinesh Phogat's gold medal was India's first since women's wrestling was introduced at the Asian Games in 2002.

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic downs Nadal to meet Berdych in final

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic downs Nadal to meet Berdych in final

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic laid down an early French Open marker when he reached the Monte Carlos Masters final.

Super 30: 'Show your kids this inspiring movie'

Super 30: 'Show your kids this inspiring movie'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'You come out of the theatre feeling happy, inspired, with moist eyes and in awe.'

Dear Mr Kejriwal...

Dear Mr Kejriwal...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

I'm still rooting for you, because you may yet be able to do something good for Delhi. But you and your party will have to get a reality check and some discipline, says Mitali Saran.

The best approach for J&K is neither Israel's nor China's

The best approach for J&K is neither Israel's nor China's

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

'The one thing India has over these two States, whose toughness awes us, is our ability to embrace diversity with ease. 'The way ahead lies in learning from Vajpayee's method, not in Xi Jinping's,' says Shekhar Gupta.

What's holding back Digital India

What's holding back Digital India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Compared to a 64 per cent penetration in Brazil (130 million users total) and 53 per cent in China (total 733 million users), India has barely 28 per cent penetration. Of the digital reach, almost 80 per cent are from affluent segments in urban areas. How can this change?

Can the Opposition get its act together?

Can the Opposition get its act together?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The least the Opposition can do, for India's sake, is try to offer one, says Mitali Saran.

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

There is a large population standing outside the coverage of primary healthcare, says Praveen Gupta of Raheja QBE.

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

People with merit are valued; not just degrees from prestigious institutions, Google CEO tells students at his old college.

Paes reckons belief in the partnership can win India Olympic medal

Paes reckons belief in the partnership can win India Olympic medal

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

'The belief in each other is what is going to get us the medal'

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Sales of Apple's smartphones in China have suffered a setback.

KKR will look to remain in the hunt for play-offs

KKR will look to remain in the hunt for play-offs

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Kolkata Knight Riders will look to regain their momentum and remain in the hunt for the knockout stage when they clash with laggards Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Modi doesn't want voters to remember Vikas

Modi doesn't want voters to remember Vikas

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Modi isn't going to voters on his track record but on the fear of the terrorist across the border and the Muslims within. It's a battle on his terms, says Shekhar Gupta.

Is your mutual fund underperforming? Read this

Is your mutual fund underperforming? Read this

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

K Ramalingam explains the three most powerful signals that indicate your mutual fund's performance

EPL: City thrash Watford; Maddison fires Leicester to win over Spurs

EPL: City thrash Watford; Maddison fires Leicester to win over Spurs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

James Maddison scored a brilliant winner to help Leicester City come from behind and beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday in a match dominated by VAR drama.

Modi dreams of growing India's GDP to $20 trillion!

Modi dreams of growing India's GDP to $20 trillion!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Dreams must be accompanied with a reality check on what they actually imply.

Why a BCom MCom MBA wants to be a sweeper

Why a BCom MCom MBA wants to be a sweeper

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

His father spent Rs 5 lakh on his studies. He works with a chartered accountant in Delhi for Rs 8,000 a month. He's excited at the thought of landing a job at Rs 17,000 -- even if it is as a sweeper.

EPL: High-flying Southampton looking to grab full points at Arsenal

EPL: High-flying Southampton looking to grab full points at Arsenal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

A 3-0 reality check at the hands of Manchester City was always a moment waiting to happen for Southampton. Just how they bounce back from Sunday's defeat may now determine their fortunes this season.

Pune debacle a brutal wake up call for World No 1 India

Pune debacle a brutal wake up call for World No 1 India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The shell-shocked hosts have a week to regroup before they again engage an Australian touring party which made Virat Kohli and his team of world-beaters look quite ordinary in a 333-run first test rout inside three days.

EPL PIX: Chelsea fail to fire, Everton sink Newcastle

EPL PIX: Chelsea fail to fire, Everton sink Newcastle

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

There was no way through for Chelsea as Watford halted their recent resurgence in a goalless Premier League stalemate at Vicarage Road while Everton piled more woe on Newcastle United with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday.

How life changes after marriage

How life changes after marriage

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Here's a fun look at how equations change post marriage.

NDA's victory in Punjab must for national security: Shah

NDA's victory in Punjab must for national security: Shah

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

He said, Kejriwal was dreaming of becoming the CM of every state he visits.

2019 is more 2004 than 2014

2019 is more 2004 than 2014

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'There's nothing in the 2019 campaign air, the chunavi hawa that tells you it's a wave election, for anyone,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'May be, after another two years when I establish myself, I will play for India again. The main goal is to at least play 10 years in NBA league'

Anti-Christian acts: The myth and reality

Anti-Christian acts: The myth and reality

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

'When the BJP first came to power in the late 1990s we heard of anti- Christian incidents perpetrated by members of the Sangh Parivar, the majority of which proved to be blatant falsehoods.' 'We need to recall those events to give a reality check to a similar campaign of unsubstantiated calumny that is raising its head again to discredit the BJP government.'

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

Hindu tolerance is under challenge with the rise of the Hindu Right

Hindu tolerance is under challenge with the rise of the Hindu Right

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'The Hindu quest for political power in terms of a Hindu identity can pose a problem for tolerance, as the alignment of religion with power often does.'

Review: Qarib Qarib Singlle, a mature love story

Review: Qarib Qarib Singlle, a mature love story

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Qarib Qarib Singlle is not a film that can be rushed. It moves languorously, pausing to savour moments at will, notes Savera R Someshwar.

Shake off those awful Monday blues

Shake off those awful Monday blues

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The more prepared you are, the less anxiety-prone you will be.

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Indians must remember that Pakistanis hate losing to India, at war or in cricket, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

I-League: Fabiani checks in as Pune FC rally to beat Md Sporting

I-League: Fabiani checks in as Pune FC rally to beat Md Sporting

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

A superb brace from debutant Raul Fabiani (16th and 76th minute) gave Pune FC a well earned 3-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting in their I-League opener in Kolkata on Saturday.

Sushil's Phoenix-like rise exposes Indian wrestling's sorry tale in 2017

Sushil's Phoenix-like rise exposes Indian wrestling's sorry tale in 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The 34-year-old two-time Olympic medallist proved that class is permanent, and that the youngsters still have a long way to go, at least in his weight category -- the men's 74kg freestyle.

Why do ministers lie about India's development story?

Why do ministers lie about India's development story?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Columnist T N Ninan wonders when there is real progress to talk about, why our ministers make exaggerated claims.

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.

Wozniacki feels 'cursed' at Melbourne Park

Wozniacki feels 'cursed' at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Caroline Wozniacki said she felt 'cursed' at Melbourne Park after losing in straight sets to a resurgent Victoria Azarenka in the Australian Open second round on Thursday.

Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Rediff.com2 May 2017

While KKR suffered their heaviest defeat of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game, Pune looked to have found their mojo in the business end of the tournament having registered consecutive wins in their last two matches.