News for 'April fools'

April Fool's Day: Deshmukh ousted, Sachin retires

April Fool's Day: Deshmukh ousted, Sachin retires

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Sakal also regaled readers with a story on the remake of Bollywood blockbuster Sholay by its original director Ramesh Sippy, after the disastrous attempt by Ramgopal Varma last year.

April Fool's Day: Looking at Bollywood's FUN pranks

April Fool's Day: Looking at Bollywood's FUN pranks

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

This April Fool's Day, Sukanya Verma kickstarts the month on a light note with this list of Bollywood's most memorable pranks.

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Neymar again released a lengthy statement saying that he regretted how the entire situation unfolded

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.'

'Nikhil Gupta Will Be Quietly Sent Back To India'

'Nikhil Gupta Will Be Quietly Sent Back To India'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'As the trial gets closer for Nikhil Gupta, they're going to want to make sure that he doesn't talk.' 'And they're going to put pressure on Mr Gupta to make some deal where the evidence doesn't come out.'

The Budget's link to April Fools' Day

The Budget's link to April Fools' Day

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

M R Venkatesh gives 7 reasons on why the so-called farmers' budget is an eyewash.

Tell us your fav April Fool's hoax!

Tell us your fav April Fool's hoax!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

What was the most embarrassing prank someone managed to pull on you?

Players can't fool technology: Cook

Players can't fool technology: Cook

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Cricketers risk making a fool of themselves if they try to deceive technology by challenging close dismissals even when they know they are out under the Decision Review System, England batsman Alastair Cook has warned.

Rajapaksa calls Fonseka a fool, rules out pardon

Rajapaksa calls Fonseka a fool, rules out pardon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Dubbing ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka as a 'fool', Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ruled out an early pardon for the General, who is being court-martialed on charges of engaging in politics while in uniform and defence procurement irregularities."He is a fool. On November 16 (2009) he was sitting right here (the President's office in Colombo) and I asked him if he was interested in contesting (the presidential election) and he said, No, sir."

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a Muslim representative will make a difference.'

Why Trump is calling this sportsman's father 'ungrateful fool'

Why Trump is calling this sportsman's father 'ungrateful fool'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reignited a feud with the father of one of the three UCLA basketball players who were detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting, calling him an 'ungrateful fool' in a series of early-morning tweets.

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Cup Extras: Pak  'fool-proof' security for its cricketers

Cup Extras: Pak 'fool-proof' security for its cricketers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Pakistan has called on India to make 'fool-proof arrangements' for the security of the cricket World Cup in the wake of media reports about possible terrorist attacks on the venues of the tournament.

'Fadnavis Responsible For BJP Downfall'

'Fadnavis Responsible For BJP Downfall'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'If the Maha Vikas Aghadi thinks that they have won 30 (Lok Sabha) seats and that would translate to winning 180 assembly seats they would be living in a fool's paradise.'

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma.

April Fool messages: 'India will win the World Cup!'

April Fool messages: 'India will win the World Cup!'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Readers share the best All Fool's Day messages they received.

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The former chief minister said if there was any danger of his losing from Budgam, then his party colleagues would not have allowed him to contest from Budgam.

Review: April Fool is a blatant copy of Bheja Fry

Review: April Fool is a blatant copy of Bheja Fry

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Don't miss this review.

BJP plans to create water crisis in Delhi: Atishi

BJP plans to create water crisis in Delhi: Atishi

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Addressing a press conference, Atishi, who is also the Water minister, said the BJP has been hatching conspiracies to target the AAP ever since the Lok Sabha polls were announced.

Just Another Rainy Day in Bollywood

Just Another Rainy Day in Bollywood

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Sex, violence, song or dance -- the monsoon serves multiple purposes in Hindi movies. With the onset of the rains, it's the perfect occasion to highlight all the cool, crazy reasons Bollywood uses it as an excuse for.

'Markets Not In Panic Yet, But...'

'Markets Not In Panic Yet, But...'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'If you see another 1000-point correction, people may start panicking.'

Munde on Chavan's Sena dig: CM living in fool's paradise

Munde on Chavan's Sena dig: CM living in fool's paradise

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde on Monday criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's statement that Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray would lose his clout after the February 16 civic polls in the state saying he was "living in fool's paradise".

Why Sunny Leone doesn't believe in April Fool's Day

Why Sunny Leone doesn't believe in April Fool's Day

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Samsung declared they would not allow the presence of any trade union.' 'This is unacceptable as the rule of law in India permits employees to have a trade union.' 'So, the crux of the strike is this.'

'Modi is nobody's fool'

'Modi is nobody's fool'

Rediff.com20 May 2014

'Modi is nobody's fool. He recognises that China has a sort of quality that attracts and repels. It attracts in terms of its performance and it shows in a sense a mirror image to India of what it could be if everything went right in terms of economic performance,' says Ashley Tellis, senior associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and head of its South Asia programme.

Restoration of J-K statehood after assembly polls: Amit Shah

Restoration of J-K statehood after assembly polls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

On the Opposition's poll promise of statehood restoration, Shah said, "I want to ask Farooq Abdullah and Rahul Gandhi, who is going to restore the statehood. You cannot give it back. Why are you misleading the public?"

Kajol Wants This Video Of Ajay Devgn

Kajol Wants This Video Of Ajay Devgn

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Film folk have a lot to celebrate on social media.

Why I Am Upset With Modi's Victory

Why I Am Upset With Modi's Victory

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Despite failing to secure a simple majority in Parliament, we will continue to see him on TV, newspapers, magazines, bill boards, vaccination certificates, railway stations, bus shelters, airports, sea ports, on the highway and on rural roads, sighs A Ganesh Nadar.

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

'Congress Won't Even Get 50 Seats'

'Congress Won't Even Get 50 Seats'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'The voice coming out of every home is Modi, Modi, Modi...' 'He is in people's hearts. Who can stop us from 400 paar?'

Sanjay Nirupam Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai

Sanjay Nirupam Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'The other panelists (Praniti Shinde and Priyanka Chaturvedi) were misbehaving with me.' 'Despite that I kept quiet because I have witnessed many such scenes in the 25 years of my public life and debates.' 'Amid all the ruckus, when I heard Praniti calling me out for 'cheap behaviour' I couldn't take such misbehaviour anymore.'

Sports Gets Sexy On OTT This Week!

Sports Gets Sexy On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

From tennis love to Tudor queens, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Meet Mr And Mrs of Bollywood

Meet Mr And Mrs of Bollywood

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Like Mr And Mrs Mahi, which captures the triumph of spirit of a husband and wife, there are quite a few instances of directors opting for a Mr and Mrs brand of title to describe the essence of their story.

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Another partner or co-owner of the firm that operated the recreation facility has been nabbed which took the number of persons arrested in the case to five, officials said.

Ira Khan, The Bindaas Bride

Ira Khan, The Bindaas Bride

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Aamir Khan's daughter keeps her fashion fresh and fun with bright, bold silhouettes.

'Headley is a life-long manipulator, don't let him fool you'

'Headley is a life-long manipulator, don't let him fool you'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Trying to portray 26/11 terror suspect David Coleman Headley as a conman who fooled everyone in the world including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Hussein Rana's attorney has urged the 12-member jury of a Chicago federal court not to fall into his trap again.

What a fool I have been!

What a fool I have been!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Paying my taxes, diligently repaying my loans, following the rules, scrupulously doing things by the book, when there's this big, beautiful world of unregulated chicanery I could have indulged in for years before just flying off to greener pastures, like Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi,' says Mitali Saran.

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Shaheed Maqbool Sherwani changed the course of Indian history forever, but himself lies forgotten in the town he saved.

Mayawati is fooling people by removing ministers: Rahul

Mayawati is fooling people by removing ministers: Rahul

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Firing a fresh salvo at Mayawati, Rahul Gandhi today accused her of trying to mislead people by removing "corrupt ministers" when only a month was left to Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.