News for 'April fools'

Hotel HEISTS: Things that are HIGH on the list

Hotel HEISTS: Things that are HIGH on the list

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

Temptations inc;ude wooden hangers, stationery, bathrobes, slippers, laundry bags, ashtrays and coasters.

Lugano accuses Neymar of diving ahead of semi-final

Lugano accuses Neymar of diving ahead of semi-final

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Brazil and Barcelona striker Neymar was a diver and the referee should take particular attention to his antics when the five times world champions face Uruguay in the Confederation Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, Uruguay captain Diego Lugano said.

'Kargil was a disaster, Musharraf tried to cover it up'

'Kargil was a disaster, Musharraf tried to cover it up'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Debunking Pakistan's claims about the Kargil conflict, Lieutenant General (Retired) Shahid Aziz, then head of the Inter Services Intelligence's Analysis Wing, has said regular soldiers, not rebels fighting for Kashmir's independence, took part in the "meaningless" 1999 war. The former officer also accused the then Pakistan Army chief General Pervez Musharraf of a "cover-up".

We gave Pak $33bn, they only gave us lies; no more, says Trump

We gave Pak $33bn, they only gave us lies; no more, says Trump

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'They give safe haven to the terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan, with little help. No more!' Trump said in his first tweet of the year.

What surveys don't really tell us about Narendra Modi

What surveys don't really tell us about Narendra Modi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The Indian electorate may yet make fools of all of the pollsters, pundits and prognosticators, writes Vivek Dehejia

Aamir, Hrithik, Akshay: Bollywood at the circus!

Aamir, Hrithik, Akshay: Bollywood at the circus!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif will be seen doing some spectacular circus acts in Dhoom 3.

BJP may build mosque in Ayodhya in place of Ram temple: Togadia

BJP may build mosque in Ayodhya in place of Ram temple: Togadia

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Pass the law on Ram temple without any delay and stop fooling the majority'

'The elections do not hold any real good'

'The elections do not hold any real good'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what our readers shared.

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'You will still want to take all the necessary precautions, which is the right thing to do.'

CRPF red flags MHA on Ambani's VIP security

CRPF red flags MHA on Ambani's VIP security

Rediff.com19 May 2013

The Central Reserve Police Force, which recently took over the duties of guarding RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani, has raised concerns in ensuring a 'fool proof' Z category security to the business tycoon in the absence of local logistical support to its squad.

Pak has formed new terror outfits with LeT, JeM cadres: J-K DGP

Pak has formed new terror outfits with LeT, JeM cadres: J-K DGP

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Pakistan has launched new terror outfits staffed by cadres of the dreaded Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed under 'local names' to mislead the world that it has nothing to do with the terrorism prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police (DGP) of the union territory Dilbag Singh said.

Kerala girl tops civil services exams

Kerala girl tops civil services exams

Rediff.com4 May 2013

The IRS officer posted in Faridabad thought her friends were pulling her leg.

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'It is not the chief minister who would have rung up and told the local police station to botch up the case.' 'No chief minister or chief secretary or DGP would like a case like this happening in their state.'

From football to TV: Beckham to turn presenter for show on BBC

From football to TV: Beckham to turn presenter for show on BBC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

David Beckham has reportedly signed a deal with BBC One to launch his TV presenting career.

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

It cannot be that only in this case the CBI has developed a spine, refusing to heed the advice of its political masters.' 'There is something that does not meet the eye here,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Boston bomber: Lone wolf or home-grown terrorists?

Boston bomber: Lone wolf or home-grown terrorists?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Analysts believe that it was unlikely that an international terror network was behind the explosions.

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'There is no future for the Shiv Sena under Uddhavji's leadership.'

Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi: It's a no-contest

Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi: It's a no-contest

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The Congress will be wary of wheeling out Rahul Gandhi, when in all likelihood the Bharatiya Janata Party would field Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as one of its principal campaigners in the next general elections. Modi's image as a doer, a forceful orator, a great catalyst for the faster industrialisation of Gujarat beats the blankness of Rahul's CV, says Virendra Kapoor

Why Arnab's TRPs will shoot up even more

Why Arnab's TRPs will shoot up even more

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The stupidity of someone buying impressions on people meters is like saying the BJP wins elections because the EVMs are rigged. I predict zooming TRPs for Republic TV, says Sudhir Bisht.

YouTube announces 'shutdown after 8-year-experiment'

YouTube announces 'shutdown after 8-year-experiment'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

In an elaborate April Fool's prank, YouTube has announced that it will be shutting down after eight years and will no longer accept videos.

How to catch the non-taxpayer

How to catch the non-taxpayer

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

PIX: Sacha Baron's Dictator shenanigans at Cannes

PIX: Sacha Baron's Dictator shenanigans at Cannes

Rediff.com16 May 2012

One of the early birds at Cannes this year, Sacha Baron Cohen is aggressively promoting his new film at the international film festival that commenced today.

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Never far from controversy during his career, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's winner in an FA Cup match on Sunday re-ignited the morality debate in sport -- should the honesty card be played in the heat of battle?

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Never far from controversy during his career, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's winner in an FA Cup match on Sunday re-ignited the morality debate in sport -- should the honesty card be played in the heat of battle?

Banned Sreesanth to approach SC

Banned Sreesanth to approach SC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Sreesanth on Friday said he would approach the Supreme Court in a last ditch effort to lift the life ban imposed on him by the Board of Control for Cricket in India following allegations of spot-fixing during an IPL match in 2013.

Teacher's Day Spl: 'Is this a fish market?'

Teacher's Day Spl: 'Is this a fish market?'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

On Teacher's Day, presenting some popular gems your teachers told you.

Chasing Carnivals: How the world celebrates spring

Chasing Carnivals: How the world celebrates spring

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Beyond Holi: Spring celebrations around the world in pictures.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Amazing things Apple can do with its $97.6 billion cash

Amazing things Apple can do with its $97.6 billion cash

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Last year the company increased its cash hoard by nearly $38 billion.

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Just months before the deadly gas leak in Bhopal killed 15,000 people, journalist Rajkumar Keswani -- who passed into the ages on Friday, May 21, 2021 -- had warned that the 'city stood on the edge of a volcano'.

#GadgetWatch: Top four impressive speakers

#GadgetWatch: Top four impressive speakers

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

From the X-mini SUPA to the TAGG Loop, these are sound devices you can't ignore, says Abhik Sen.

England can't win World Cup: Charlton

England can't win World Cup: Charlton

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

England are unlikely to become world champions again because the country's Premier League is now flooded with foreign players, 1966 World Cup winner Bobby Charlton said on Wednesday.

Lessons from Bollywood: What NOT to do on Valentine's Day

Lessons from Bollywood: What NOT to do on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

10 dating boo boos to avoid on V-Day.

CBI raid on Stalin: Sabotage or political vendetta?

CBI raid on Stalin: Sabotage or political vendetta?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Who ordered the search against DMK leader Stalin or did the CBI really act of its own? Sheela Bhatt breaks down the events leading up to the raid and explains why claims by the government and CBI are unconvincing.

Laila is an absolute no-no!

Laila is an absolute no-no!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Is the NIFTY being set up for a crash by February-end?

Is the NIFTY being set up for a crash by February-end?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Investors should use the rally to clear the garbage and create a cash cushion. Correction in the mid-cap space could be very brutal, says Sonali Ranade

Illegal mining ban in Goa only a whitewash: Cong

Illegal mining ban in Goa only a whitewash: Cong

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Union Minister for Environment and Forests Jayanti Natarajan on Wednesday termed the Goa government's action against all 93 mining leases in the state, in response to the Justice M B Shah Commission report, a "whitewash". "The Shah Commission tabled its report on September 7. Within two days, the Goa chief minister issued an order suspending licences of mines, which is a complete whitewash," she told reporters.

Why John le Carre will never die

Why John le Carre will never die

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

He will be remembered not only as a writer but as one of the great chroniclers and interrogators of the history of our times, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Over 41,000 children missing: 'Nobody cares', rues SC

Over 41,000 children missing: 'Nobody cares', rues SC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The Centre and several state governments on Tuesday came in for sharp criticism by the Supreme Court for their failure to file status reports on the issue of missing children, with the bench saying that nobody seemed to be concerned about them. The apex court also came down heavily on the chief secretaries of Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu for their failure to comply with its order to be present before it on Tuesday on the issue.