News for 'April fools'

We won't be fooled by Johnson again: Pietersen

We won't be fooled by Johnson again: Pietersen

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

England were blindsided by the intensity of paceman Mitchell Johnson's swing during their third Test defeat to Australia in Perth, but would not be caught out again in Melbourne, batsman Kevin Pietersen warned on Wednesday.

'We should be able to provide fool proof security'

'We should be able to provide fool proof security'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has finally got accreditation for the Commonwealth Games.

Study US: 'Don't be fooled by big scholarship claims'

Study US: 'Don't be fooled by big scholarship claims'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Dr Jonathan Weller, dean of international admissions at the University of Cincinnati, USA, offers Indian students advice on how to make an education abroad possible.

'Those who fool around with terror will have to pay'

'Those who fool around with terror will have to pay'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's controversial move honouring family members of the two assassins of General A S Vaidya in the Golden Temple complex came in for attack from the Congress as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday.

Accused ex-FIFA official makes a fool of himself while defending FIFA

Accused ex-FIFA official makes a fool of himself while defending FIFA

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A former FIFA executive accused of soliciting bribes in the corruption case brought by US authorities against world soccer officials, wants to know why the United States is hosting this year's World Cup if it dislikes soccer's governing body so much.

BJP makes '10 commitments' in manifesto for Assam

BJP makes '10 commitments' in manifesto for Assam

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The manifesto, released by BJP national president JP Nadda, promised to protect "genuine Indian citizens and to detect infiltrators" to ensure the Ahom civilization stays safe.

Will Pataal Lok have season 2? Anushka answers

Will Pataal Lok have season 2? Anushka answers

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'We want to push boundaries; we want to push the envelope as far as content is concerned...'

Don't get fooled by your insurance agent

Don't get fooled by your insurance agent

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

To protect your policies from being orphaned by flighty agents, you have to choose both man and matter with care

'It is the biggest win of my life'

'It is the biggest win of my life'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'I wonder why our actresses don't wear the saree which is the most beautiful apparel in the universe, specially when they represent us on an international platform,' says Subhash K Jha.

JK under thick security blanket on eve of Modi's Jammu visit

JK under thick security blanket on eve of Modi's Jammu visit

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Palli panchayat, 17 km from Jammu city, was virtually sealed with local police and paramilitary personnel including Border Security Force and Central Reserve Police Force deployed in strength to keep a strict vigil.

Modi govt is sinking ship, even RSS deserting it: Mayawati

Modi govt is sinking ship, even RSS deserting it: Mayawati

Rediff.com14 May 2019

She also attacked the "fashion" among politicians of visiting temples during the poll campaign and said the Election Commission should take note.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

How not to get fooled by your financial advisor

How not to get fooled by your financial advisor

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Do you find yourself wondering how good your financial advisor is? How trustworthy? Do you ever feel uncomfortable sharing information with him? Maybe it is time to ask some hard questions and get some peace of mind.

Bigg Boss 15: Sahil Shroff EVICTED!

Bigg Boss 15: Sahil Shroff EVICTED!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Salman scolds Pratik Sehajpal for destroying Bigg Boss property and provoking everyone for no reason throughout the week.

26/11: How Lashkar tech chief fooled spooks to buy Intenet phone

26/11: How Lashkar tech chief fooled spooks to buy Intenet phone

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba's technology chief had posed as an Indian businessman while negotiating to buy from an American company a Voice-over-Internet Phone service that was later used by the LeT handlers to communicate with 26/11 attackers while concealing their actual origin.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

How Osama got a speeding ticket, fooled US with cowboy hat!

How Osama got a speeding ticket, fooled US with cowboy hat!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Pakistan's powerful military and its intelligence establishment have been hauled up by a panel that probed the presence of Osama bin Laden in the country saying the former Al Qaeda chief was able to stay on its soil since mid-2002 due to "collective failure, culpable negligence and gross incompetence".

How to tackle facial recognition fraud

How to tackle facial recognition fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

IIIT-D team builds algorithm that will help identify synthetic images.

Govt of terrorists: US lawmakers on new Taliban govt

Govt of terrorists: US lawmakers on new Taliban govt

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Don't be fooled. There is nothing more moderate about the revived Taliban government'

Paine an outstanding leader; will continue for some more time: Langer

Paine an outstanding leader; will continue for some more time: Langer

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Badminton's governing body (BWF) said on Wednesday it will work with Thai health authorities to ensure "comfortable" COVID-19 testing conditions at the Thailand Open after Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth was left with a bloody nose following a test.

Mani Shankar Aiyar abuses reporters, calls PM 'coward'

Mani Shankar Aiyar abuses reporters, calls PM 'coward'

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Aiyar lost his temper at TV reporters when they questioned him over an article he wrote, recalling a slur he directed at Modi in 2017.

Twitter deletes Kangana's tweets over rule violations

Twitter deletes Kangana's tweets over rule violations

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The actor has been criticising protesting farmers over their agitations against the Centre's three farm laws.

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Djokovic practised his serves and returns with his entourage on an empty court at Melbourne Park

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

LOVE GURU: My wife's not interested in sex

LOVE GURU: My wife's not interested in sex

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Mamata working for welfare of nephew: Amit Shah

Mamata working for welfare of nephew: Amit Shah

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Noting that the Trinamool Congress which boasts of the slogan 'Maa Mati Mansuh' (Mother, Land and people) actually indulges in extortion, corruption and appeasement, Shah exuded confidence of forming the next government in the state and take it to the path of development.

IPL PIX: Royal Challengers Bangalore canter to win over Mumbai Indians

IPL PIX: Royal Challengers Bangalore canter to win over Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Suryakumar took charge with MI tottering at 79 for 6 and added 72 off 41 balls with Jaydev Unadkat (13 no off 14 balls).

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'Now that an extremist organisation like the PFI has been banned, it is time for the leaders to reach out to the minority community.' 'You need to have co-ordination between the State and the social fabric to send out the message that it is not directed at the community, and they should not feel vulnerable.'

You'd be a fool to miss Toy Story 3

You'd be a fool to miss Toy Story 3

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Toy Story 3 has all the earlier elements of part one and two combined with stunning visual effects, touching dialogues and a brilliant background score.

'People of Bhatkal are not fools to let ISI in'

'People of Bhatkal are not fools to let ISI in'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

There is way too much being made out of this place and I can only say that by putting such baseless news, each one is only trying to tarnish the image of Bhatkal, says MLA J D Naik.

Grief, fear grip Bihar village after street vendor's killing in J-K

Grief, fear grip Bihar village after street vendor's killing in J-K

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A mix of grief and terror has engulfed this nondescript village in central Bihar which has lost one of its residents, a 30-year-old street vendor, to militants' bullets in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Won't give up any inch of territory': China warns India

'Won't give up any inch of territory': China warns India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India knows very well that China will not be at a disadvantage in any China-India military operations along the border area'

LOVE GURU: How can I break up with my girlfriend?

LOVE GURU: How can I break up with my girlfriend?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

'Left in the lurch', Lakhimpur farmers to choose NOTA

'Left in the lurch', Lakhimpur farmers to choose NOTA

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

They alleged that while the two main political parties in the state -- the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party -- have 'cheated' them, the other parties are 'ineffective'.

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Beginning with the bird's eye view of itself -- a narrow state of hills, rivers and high population density, in a tapering part of the Indian subcontinent. It can be a beautiful place shaped by aesthetic founded in appropriate lifestyle and progressive views, or a junkyard shaped by money and what money buys. The choice is Kerala's, notes Shyam G Menon.

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Malik had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in a terror funding case.

Mamata is BJP's Trojan horse, needs to be kept out of Oppn: Adhir

Mamata is BJP's Trojan horse, needs to be kept out of Oppn: Adhir

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was the Trojan horse of the Bharatiya Janata Party and should be kept out of all efforts to cobble up an opposition platform ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged on Wednesday.

10 Tips To Choose The Right Life Partner

10 Tips To Choose The Right Life Partner

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

If you think you have a good connection with someone, don't reject them for an imaginary list.

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'The US will not want to tangle with China landwards.' 'Nor will the US confront the Chinese navy seawards on India's account.'