News for 'AWKWARD'

Cognizant's V-C stumped by its growth

Cognizant's V-C stumped by its growth

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Size of targeted firms for M&As increases from $10-20 mn to $80-100 mn.

England striker Carroll ruled out for up to six weeks

England striker Carroll ruled out for up to six weeks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

West Ham's on-loan striker Andy Carroll has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, delivering a setback to the Premier League new boys as well as the England team.

Notebook review: Wow! visuals, wooden leads!

Notebook review: Wow! visuals, wooden leads!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

A little charm from the debuting actors and Notebook would actually be worthy of note.

The soft war against the Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The soft war against the Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The Chhattisgarh government has unleashed a "soft" tactic in its war against the Naxals - residential schools for poor children. Devjyot Ghoshal travels to Dantewada, Bastar and Sukma to see for himself

Steiner hit by barbell in failed lift

Steiner hit by barbell in failed lift

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Defending Olympic weightlifting champion Matthias Steiner of Germany was hit in the neck by the barbell Tuesday in the men's super heavyweight competition.

1st Test: Chanderpaul comes to Windies rescue

1st Test: Chanderpaul comes to Windies rescue

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Shivnarine Chanderpaul defied England once again with a tenacious unbeaten 87 to lead West Indies to 243 for nine on the first day of the opening Test at Lord's on Thursday.

'My first kiss was a disaster'

'My first kiss was a disaster'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Samanth, a 22-year-old student from Delhi recounts the very first time he kissed a girl.

Sindhu wins, Srikanth sinks in Dubai Super Series Final opener

Sindhu wins, Srikanth sinks in Dubai Super Series Final opener

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

P V Sindhu made a positive start to her campaign in women's singles but Kidambi Srikanth suffered a straight game loss on the opening day of the $ 1 million Dubai Super Series Final, in Dubai on Wednesday.

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Happy 64th, Rekha!

IPL 2020: Rahul, Mayank Agarwal top MVP list

IPL 2020: Rahul, Mayank Agarwal top MVP list

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's Most Valuable PlayerS so far.

Murray tricks Troicki to reach Queen's Club final

Murray tricks Troicki to reach Queen's Club final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Andy Murray reached the final of the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club on Sunday by defeating Serbia's Viktor Troicki.

Blank Review: Bland and boring

Blank Review: Bland and boring

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'As is mandatory in Bollywood these days, Blank too insists on painting a ferocious Muslim imagery of bushy beards, severe kohl-eyes and chequered scarfs spewing distorted religious ideology to impressionable young minds,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

Women bosses 'less funny in boardroom'

Women bosses 'less funny in boardroom'

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The study carried out by linguistics expert Judith Baxter from Aston University, Birmingham found that more than 80 per cent of quips made by senior female figures were met with silence, with 70 per cent portraying themselves in a modestly negative light.

Sadak 2 review

Sadak 2 review

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Between phony philosophical musings and Abbas-Mustan level of believe-it-or-not twists, Sadak 2 dodders towards its dead end destination, notes Sukanya Verma.

Why is Modi still so popular?

Why is Modi still so popular?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Will a time come when people will look beyond what they see as Modi'S strengths and begin to wonder why they have got poorer or sicker under his rule, asks Vir Sanghvi.

India ready for Kiwi pacers in opening Test

India ready for Kiwi pacers in opening Test

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli's top-ranked team, with 360 points in its kitty, is certainly the favourite on paper but the Black Caps under Kane Williamson are experts at wearing down opposition with their patience

This Indian team far better than Pakistan: Kapil

This Indian team far better than Pakistan: Kapil

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said the India are a far better side than Pakistan and he doesn't see Virat Kohli's team losing to the arch-rivals in their World Cup clash on Sunday.

Former pacers impressed by Australia's 'chief asset' Pattinson

Former pacers impressed by Australia's 'chief asset' Pattinson

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

He has played just three Tests for his country, but young fast bowler James Pattinson has already been tipped to become Australia's most destructive paceman in future.

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'

Modi and Trump: Of hugs and handshakes

Modi and Trump: Of hugs and handshakes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The camaraderie between two leaders was on full display when they meet at the White House.

Tales of romance: 'My first kiss'

Tales of romance: 'My first kiss'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Tell us the story behind that special first time.

Meet the man who heads India's most vibrant think tanks

Meet the man who heads India's most vibrant think tanks

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Intellectual freedom lies at the heart of successful academic institution-building, says Pratap Bhanu Mehta, President And Chief Executive, CPR

Chelsea boosted by Cech's return to training

Chelsea boosted by Cech's return to training

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech returned to full training on Tuesday after a knee ligament injury, handing the Premier League club a boost before their Champions League opener against Bayer Leverkusen next week.

'No dissension, no communication gap in dressing room'

'No dissension, no communication gap in dressing room'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday asserted that there was neither any dissension nor any communication gap in the dressing room but conceded that such reports at times create a brief awkwardness among the players.

Will the third Wimpy Kid pack a punch as well?

Will the third Wimpy Kid pack a punch as well?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Diary of Wimpy Kid: Dog Days releases in the US on August 3.

Review: Mayakkam Enna is worth a watch

Review: Mayakkam Enna is worth a watch

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The film could have been better if it would have been half an hour shorter

First Look: Warne with Tendulkar at the Wankhede

First Look: Warne with Tendulkar at the Wankhede

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The Rajasthan Royals captain is playing his final professional match, against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai.

'I have been choosy. I didn't want to compromise'

'I have been choosy. I didn't want to compromise'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'People are already talking about what my character will do in Mirzapur season three.'

Injured Djokovic to clash with Murray in semis

Injured Djokovic to clash with Murray in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Defending champion Novak Djokovic gritted his teeth after suffering a leg injury to grind down David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6, 6-1 at the Australian Open on Wednesday and set up an intriguing re-match of last year's final with Andy Murray.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

Massive setback for Aussies! Smith out of T20s against India

Massive setback for Aussies! Smith out of T20s against India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Australian captain Steve Smith was, on Saturday, ruled out of the Twenty20 series against India due to a shoulder injury, a massive setback for the already struggling visitors.

Indian journos took junkets to Fai's Kashmir conferences

Indian journos took junkets to Fai's Kashmir conferences

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

There are some embarrassed faces, some awkward silences in newspapers and television channels in North India. They belong to some of those journalists and academicians who availed the hospitality offered by Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, who ran the Kashmiri American Council, also known as the Kashmir Center.

Hero Xtreme Sports Review: Playing catch up

Hero Xtreme Sports Review: Playing catch up

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

At Rs 80,000 (on-road,Pune), the bike is priced slightly lower than its carbureted competitors like the Pulsar AS150 and Suzuki Gixxer. But when it comes to styling, overall refinement and dynamics, the Xtreme Sports has a lot of catching up to do, says Narendra Sharma

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

A video of the incident showed that Taison stuck his finger up at a section occupied by Dynamo fans and then hoofed the ball into the stands.

5 things your boss WILL NOT tell you

5 things your boss WILL NOT tell you

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Sanket Dantara, an IIMA Alumnus and author of From Cubicles 2 Cabins: A survival guide to your first job lists out the things your boss won't tell you and expect you to know. Dantara offers the boss' perspective

Fit-again Mathews to lead Lanka in Champions Trophy, Malinga back too

Fit-again Mathews to lead Lanka in Champions Trophy, Malinga back too

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Mathews missed the one-day series in South Africa, the tour of Australia and the home series against Bangladesh with a hamstring injury but is back in action for his Delhi franchise in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Scams, high prices, pro-rich policy could maim UPA

Scams, high prices, pro-rich policy could maim UPA

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

As the crucial Budget session of Parliament begins, the UPA has a major chance to correct course. If it wastes it, it risks disaster, says Praful Bidwai.

Huawei P30 Pro's 50x digital zoom is not a gimmick

Huawei P30 Pro's 50x digital zoom is not a gimmick

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The Huawei P30 Pro has unmatched imaging capabilities, says Khalid Anzar.

PICS: India vs England, Third Test, Day 1

PICS: India vs England, Third Test, Day 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.