News for 'April fools'

Loans: Why 'cheap' flat rates fool you

Loans: Why 'cheap' flat rates fool you

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Lenders often advertise flat rates which do not reflect the actual interest you pay on your loans.

Australia living in fool's paradise: Gray

Australia living in fool's paradise: Gray

Rediff.com31 May 2003

The ICC president said Australia should be more concerned for the future of world cricket.

Oust Ajit Pawar from alliance, says BJP leader as NCP fumes

Oust Ajit Pawar from alliance, says BJP leader as NCP fumes

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

A Bharatiya Janata Party office-bearer from Shirur in Maharashtra's Pune district has sought the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his Nationalist Congress Party from the ruling alliance, which also consists of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.

'Difficult For Modi Govt To Win Floor Test'

'Difficult For Modi Govt To Win Floor Test'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'The longevity of the government is a doubt for me because when the going gets tough, there could a be a point in time where there might be pressure, from within the party or from the allies.'

Matua community's joy over CAA turns to despair

Matua community's joy over CAA turns to despair

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The All India Matua Mahasangha has asked its members to apply for Indian citizenship only after the formation of a new government at the Centre.

Jaitley to Rahul: 'Voters are not fools; they are angry'

Jaitley to Rahul: 'Voters are not fools; they are angry'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

In a counter attack on Rahul Gandhi for asking Narendra Modi to "stop fooling" the people, BJP leader Arun Jaitley today said voters are not ullus (fools) if they exercise their vote against the Congress.

Info on parties funding essential for voters, rules SC in electoral bonds case

Info on parties funding essential for voters, rules SC in electoral bonds case

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Holding that the electoral bonds scheme was not fool-proof, the Supreme Court said on Thursday that information about funds received by a political party is essential for voters to exercise their freedom to vote effectively.

'We will provide fool-proof security for Games'

'We will provide fool-proof security for Games'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday, sought to allay apprehensions on the security arrangements for next year's Commonwealth Games, giving a categorical assurance that "fool-proof security" would be in place and that no one needed to worry on that count.

Every day is Fool's Day for Congress: Modi in Bareilly

Every day is Fool's Day for Congress: Modi in Bareilly

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Taking a dig at the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Pary's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the party chants the mantra of poverty every time elections approach and treats all 365 days of the year as April Fools' Day.

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'The jester's job, the joker's job, the fool's job is to make fun of people to make them seem beautiful.'

Gauff slams USTA's cartoon as 'worst thing ever'

Gauff slams USTA's cartoon as 'worst thing ever'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff says she wasn't mad after calling 'foul' on USTA cartoon

India wasn't fooled by Nasheed: Maldives new regime

India wasn't fooled by Nasheed: Maldives new regime

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Maldives' new government has commended India for the way it dealt with the political upheaval in the country, saying New Delhi was not "fooled" by Mohamed Nasheed's claims of a coup and was "correct" in its reaction.

People won't be fooled by 'opportunistic' Sena-BJP tie-up: Deora

People won't be fooled by 'opportunistic' Sena-BJP tie-up: Deora

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'Anti-incumbency against sitting MPs and the government is a big issue here. We will win all seats in Mumbai'

October: When fools dare

October: When fools dare

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A big part of October's charm is in its taking of a cinematic tragedy and presenting to us how we may experience it in real life, says Sreehari Nair.

In 2019, Fadnavis promised to mentor Aaditya as next CM: Uddhav

In 2019, Fadnavis promised to mentor Aaditya as next CM: Uddhav

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The claim evoked a sharp reaction from Fadnavis, current deputy chief minister in the Mahayuti government of BJP, Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party led by Ajit Pawar, who said Thackeray has "lost his mind".

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'

April Fool prankster 'announces' dearness allowance hike

April Fool prankster 'announces' dearness allowance hike

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Millions of central government employees were taken for a ride on April Fool's Day.

Google to 'shut down' YouTube in April Fools' gag

Google to 'shut down' YouTube in April Fools' gag

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

A video describes how the website will wind down as some 30,000 technicians begin to trawl through 150,000 clips, to select the world's best video.

Sena rubs it in: You can fool people only once

Sena rubs it in: You can fool people only once

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

BJP ally says even after using political might, money and various announcements, the party could not even win 60 seats in the Bihar elections.

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.

AP govt assures of fool-proof security for IPL

AP govt assures of fool-proof security for IPL

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

In a fresh effort to get the IPL-III matches back in Hyderabad, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday asked the BCCI-IPL to visit the city to see for itself the fool-proof arrangements made by it.

INDIA bloc slams Modi for 'Ram temple-bulldozer' claim

INDIA bloc slams Modi for 'Ram temple-bulldozer' claim

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Kharge accused PM Modi of inciting people over the issues "that the Congress will never do".

'I'm Married But Lied To Have A Boyfriend'

'I'm Married But Lied To Have A Boyfriend'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Relationship problems? Let rEDIFF Love Guru help.

'Cong has been making a fool of Muslim community'

'Cong has been making a fool of Muslim community'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Addressing a crowd of some 1000 people, most of whom had come from Azamgarh on a special train dubbed the Ulema Express to protest the harassment of Muslim youngsters and also the Batla House encounter, Rashadi said the party will contest from two seats - Azamgarh and neighbouring Lalganj -- in the coming Lok Sabha elections. "Though we do not intend forming a full-fledged political outfit, we will contest these two seats independently.

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

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Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Worm infecting MS Windows may fool on April 1

Worm infecting MS Windows may fool on April 1

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

As April Fool's Day draws closer, Windows XP and Windows 2000 users are being advised by security experts to brace themselves against the third variant of the deadly Conficker worm which may begin a new cycle of spreading spam, stealing data or carrying out online scams.

'Mr Modi Is Rattled'

'Mr Modi Is Rattled'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The speech he gave in which he accused the Congress of getting black money in tempos from Ambani and Adani is remarkable.' 'It is a self-goal for sure, but indicates someone who has lost control, someone who is rattled.'

British MPs call Trump 'fool', but against banning him

British MPs call Trump 'fool', but against banning him

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

British lawmakers consider for debate any petition on the government's official petitions website that reaches 100,000 signatures.

You'd be a fool to watch Moorkha

You'd be a fool to watch Moorkha

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Dhanush, Mahesh Babu, Sushmita Sen, Bhumi Pednekar, it's a star studded show on OTT this week.

Rocket man? Yes. Fool? Definitely not

Rocket man? Yes. Fool? Definitely not

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The US needs to find global support, especially from Russia and China, to make North Korea back down, says Claude Smadja.

Stop 'fooling' the people of the country: Rahul to Modi

Stop 'fooling' the people of the country: Rahul to Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Stop "fooling" the people, Rahul Gandhi asserted in a fresh broadside against Narendra Modi, dubbing his "toffee or balloon" model of development in Gujarat as nothing but "loot of public money".

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'

Day 3 of farmers' stir: Delhi borders remain sealed; cops extra vigilant

Day 3 of farmers' stir: Delhi borders remain sealed; cops extra vigilant

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

As the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation of farmers entered the third day on Thursday, two key border points between Delhi and Haryana remained closed for traffic, while security personnel in anti-riot gear conducted drills and mock exercises to ensure their fool-proof preparation.

IUML leader draws flak over Ram Temple remark

IUML leader draws flak over Ram Temple remark

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The IUML is a major ally of the Opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala and an influential political party among the Muslim community.

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.

Why April Fools' day fun is a serious concern

Why April Fools' day fun is a serious concern

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The April Fools' day gag is a long-standing tradition in many of the world's workplaces.

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I was emotional when the decision took place on August 5, 2019.' 'I made the film with clear intentions of projecting the truth.'

Why 7 Tamil Sikhs Are Contesting The Elections

Why 7 Tamil Sikhs Are Contesting The Elections

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'I declared myself a Sikh. We want freedom from caste discrimination.'