News for '-spectre'

Monsoon session ends

Monsoon session ends

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The monsoon session of Parliament was on Monday adjourned sine die four days ahead of schedule in the shadow of the government-Opposition stand-off on the Indo-US nuclear deal that disrupted proceedings from day one

Geelani walks free, says he was framed

Geelani walks free, says he was framed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Delhi University lecturer S A R Geelani was aquitted by the Supreme Court in the Parliament attack case.

Pakistan condemns terror attacks in Jammu

Pakistan condemns terror attacks in Jammu

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Pakistan on Thursday condemned the terror attacks in Jammu region and said it was imperative that senseless act of violence do not deter the two countries from pursuing a path to a better future for their peoples.

Corus: Rising bids raise fear of Winner's Curse

Corus: Rising bids raise fear of Winner's Curse

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

The rising heat in the race between Tata Steel and Brazil's CSN to acquire Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

Money supply hits 12-year high

Money supply hits 12-year high

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

Where free speech is the new villain

Where free speech is the new villain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The government of UP has made it a habit of sorts to move against -- or better still, lock up -- mediapersons who give cause for displeasure, says Shuma Raha.

Why this laptop will make you go Ugh! Oooh!

Why this laptop will make you go Ugh! Oooh!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Why Veer Arjun Singh finds the MSI Prestige PS42 a confusing laptop.

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Sonchiriya is that rare Bollywood film, one that soars wildly above others in its genre, notes Ritwik Sharma.

Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Agent 007's martini, famously shaken, not stirred, is up for some innovative twists. Flavour it with a hint of Scotch or replace the olive with an orange peel

Flood affects 400,000 in northeast

Flood affects 400,000 in northeast

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

9 ministries spend 28% funds in Q1

9 ministries spend 28% funds in Q1

Rediff.com22 May 2003

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

A first person account of the train-walk-bike-taxi journey on Wednesday to the office, which is usually covered in an hour, took five-long but enlightening hours, as the city observed a bandh called against violence on the anniversary of a battle fought 200 years ago.

The bad news is real! India's economy has indeed slowed down

The bad news is real! India's economy has indeed slowed down

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Need of the hour is to spend to grow more, the study said.

Abu Ghraib horrifies me, says Armitage

Abu Ghraib horrifies me, says Armitage

Rediff.com24 May 2004

The US deputy secretary of state said the Bush administration would 'go as far up the chain of command as necessary' to punish the guilty.\n\n

Ferrari domination threatens F1

Ferrari domination threatens F1

Rediff.com7 Mar 2004

Michael Schumacher led the team to a one-two victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The boom after the gloom

The boom after the gloom

Rediff.com27 Dec 2003

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan face funds crunch

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan face funds crunch

Rediff.com14 Apr 2003

Overspending, scaling down of funds from sponsors, and administrative hiccups are seen as the main reasons for the dismal fiscal health of India's leading football clubs.

With a day of campaigning to go, BJP pulls out all the stops

With a day of campaigning to go, BJP pulls out all the stops

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat reached the poll-bound state besides Union ministers J P Nadda and Thawar Chand Gehlot, and Bihar minister Mangal Pandey, who are already camping here.

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'This mess is an all boo, no show,' says Sukanya Verma.

Opposition steps up attack on govt over food bill

Opposition steps up attack on govt over food bill

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The government's move to issue an ordinance to implement the Food Security Bill saw major opposition parties stepping up their attack on the United Progressive Alliance accusing it of bypassing Parliament and acting in a hurry with an eye on polls.

Date till you drop!

Date till you drop!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

If you ever fantasized about dating more than two persons at the same time, speed dating is your answer.

Ram Jethmalani: A doyen of legal profession

Ram Jethmalani: A doyen of legal profession

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A rebel by nature, he lived the life to the fullest, donning different hats -- lawyer, parliamentarian, minister -- but was not a quintessential politician constrained by party lines.

People need to be alive to say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai': Sena's jibe at Fadnavis

People need to be alive to say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai': Sena's jibe at Fadnavis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Reminding that youth take to Naxalism and pick up arms against 'injustice', the Sena asked, 'Will the youth of Marathwada for the sake of a sip of water take up arms and become terrorists?'

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

2.0 trailer warns you: Tech is out to get you

2.0 trailer warns you: Tech is out to get you

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

2.0 raises the bar for Indian films, taking them a step closer to Hollywood blockbusters, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

In times of social distancing, thousands of people are dying alone without a last glimpse of their loved ones who are unable to reach them.

Messi's Argentina suffer nightmare; Croatia in dreamland

Messi's Argentina suffer nightmare; Croatia in dreamland

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia were in dreamland on Thursday after advancing to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time in 20 years with a 3-0 rout of Argentina that left a subdued Lionel Messi and his team mates facing yet another flop.

'She made people laugh all the time'

'She made people laugh all the time'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Bangladesh rejects politics of chaos

Bangladesh rejects politics of chaos

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Bangladeshis are unwilling to give up peace and growing incomes for the chaos witnessed during the BNP-led four-party alliance rule, says Anand Kumar.

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'The potential of one such LAC engagement going out of control and leading to heavy casualties cannot be ruled out,' warns Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'We have to rescue India from election-ocracy'

'We have to rescue India from election-ocracy'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'If there is lesser number of elections, populism will naturally be restricted.' 'Decisions will be taken speedily because there won't be the spectre of adverse electoral impact of the decisions because elections will be held once in five years or maximum two times in five years.'

Lehman@10: The ghost continues to haunt emerging markets

Lehman@10: The ghost continues to haunt emerging markets

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

In dollar terms, the Indian markets managed to climb back to 2008 levels only in January this year. The subsequent fall in the rupee because of emerging market woes has once again pushed the markets below their 2008 level in dollar terms.

Pahlaj Nihalani on Udta Punjab row: It's not a personal decision

Pahlaj Nihalani on Udta Punjab row: It's not a personal decision

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pahlaj Nihalani tries to downplay his role in the Udta Punjab controversy.

What venom! What vilification!

What venom! What vilification!

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'The vitriolic campaign now in progress, the underlying threat of violence, and the elevation of Pragya Thakur as a star candidate are key markers in the BJP's obstacle-strewn march back to New Delhi,' says Sunil Sethi.