News for 'Devil'

Congress govt 'killed' the Bofors case, says Jaitley

Congress govt 'killed' the Bofors case, says Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The National Democratic Alliance government made all efforts to bring the alleged Bofors scam guilty to the book, but the successive Congress-led governments tried to "kill" the case, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley tells Karan Thapar on CNN-IBN's Devil's Advocate show.

UP: Deobandi fatwa against selling of firecrackers

UP: Deobandi fatwa against selling of firecrackers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a fatwa against manufacturing and selling of firecrackers, saying it was against Sharia law.

India's family structure helps in coping mentally during Covid-19

India's family structure helps in coping mentally during Covid-19

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Mental health issues of sports-persons is now a serious topic and recently Australia coach Justin Langer advocated the need to keep a tab on the younger lot as to how they are coping up with trying times.

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a MAN ON A PLANE!

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a MAN ON A PLANE!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma lists 10 occasions when Hindi film heroes engaged in crazy aircraft stunts.

After IKEA hype, the reality bites

After IKEA hype, the reality bites

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

The devil is always in the detail. Closer scrutiny of IKEA's India entry application makes it clear the celebrations may have been premature, as the euro 25-billion Scandinavian furniture major virtually wants an overhaul of the single-brand retail FDI policy.

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Belgium have retained injured Vincent Kompany in their final World Cup squad but put fellow defender Laurent Ciman on standby in case the Manchester City skipper is not fit for their opening match in Russia.

Cronje remembered and forgiven a decade after his death

Cronje remembered and forgiven a decade after his death

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Deceased South Africa cricket captain Hansie Cronje, who fell from grace by admitting to match-fixing in 2000, was remembered by his family, former teammates and fans on his 10th death anniversary.

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

We truly live in a wonderfully weird world!

'No blank cheque' for support to govt on GST, Insurance bills: Congress

'No blank cheque' for support to govt on GST, Insurance bills: Congress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Keeping the government on tenterhooks on key reform measures like the Insurance Bill and Goods and Services Tax, the Congress party on Monday said there is "no blank cheque" on its support on these in Parliament as the "devil lies in the details".

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The winning entries in this year's Drone Photo Awards deliver an outstanding assortment of aerial images, from the overall winning shot, catching a school of salmon forming the shape of a heart, to a special category focusing on the profound ways COVID-19 has transformed our cities. Here we showcase a selection of the shots that will be on display in the Siena Photo Awards in Italy from October 24 to November 29.

Spoilt ROTTEN by BJP, Yeddyurappa continues to rule

Spoilt ROTTEN by BJP, Yeddyurappa continues to rule

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

BJP let Yeddyurappa get away with indiscretions as it did not want to rock the boat in Karnataka, says Aditi Phadnis

Reese Witherspoon announces pregnancy

Reese Witherspoon announces pregnancy

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The bakery was made famous by scenes from Sex and the City.

Death toll of Indians in Hajj stampede rises to 58

Death toll of Indians in Hajj stampede rises to 58

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

India has lost 58 nationals in the Hajj stampede in Saudia Arabia last month while 78 are still missing, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday.

What to expect from a Bollywood Bhoot

What to expect from a Bollywood Bhoot

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Creaking doors, freakish old lady, haveli, white sari... 13 things, says Sukanya Verma, you will find in a Bollywod Bhoot film.

Belgium sack coach Wilmots after Euros disappointment

Belgium sack coach Wilmots after Euros disappointment

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Belgium sacked national coach Marc Wilmots on Friday after their highly fancied team of talents failed to advance beyond the quarter-finals at Euro 2016 this month, Belgian FA president Francois De Keersmaecker said.

Kailash Kher: Singing is only for rich people

Kailash Kher: Singing is only for rich people

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The singer chats about his life and new album, and also sings for us!

Birthday Special: The 47 Faces of Aamir Khan

Birthday Special: The 47 Faces of Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Here's wishing the actor on his 47th birthday!

Applaud the Indian Cricket Team!

Applaud the Indian Cricket Team!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

As the Indian cricket team returns after a long and hard-fought World Cup campaign, welcome the Boys in Blue with a show of hands.

'Raja acted unilaterally in the 2G spectrum mess'

'Raja acted unilaterally in the 2G spectrum mess'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly says former telecom minister A Raja acted unilaterally in the 2G spectrum mess and that his Cabinet colleagues are not to be blamed. Speaking to Karan Thapar on CNN IBN's Devil's Advocate, Ganguly said it is not correct to apply the principle of collective Cabinet responsibility in the case related to the distribution of 2G licences on a first-come-first-served basis.

Baba Ramdev is a mental case: Lalu Prasad

Baba Ramdev is a mental case: Lalu Prasad

Rediff.com2 May 2012

After Anna Hazare and his team, it is now the turn of yoga guru Ramdev to kick up a controversy by attacking MPs calling them "dacoits and murderers".

Who'd have known? Mamata's 5 years younger!

Who'd have known? Mamata's 5 years younger!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is younger than her official age. How! The devil lay in a fake certificate, procured by her father, which put five more years to her age to help her appear in the school leaving examination.

'We need one party running the country, not 10'

'We need one party running the country, not 10'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

We should now think positively and look at options and opportunities, says Deepak Parekh.

Won't contest UP polls, but will campaign against BJP: AAP

Won't contest UP polls, but will campaign against BJP: AAP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

AAP to campaign against the ruling party at the Centre to apprise the people of the real face of the BJP.

6 ways to negotiate for the salary YOU want

6 ways to negotiate for the salary YOU want

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Follow these simple tips to rake in the moolah and climb your career ladder!

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Congratulate Team India for World Cup 2011!

Congratulate Team India for World Cup 2011!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Dhoni's Daredevils win World Cup 2011 for Sachin Tendulkar!

Manchester United world's most valuable team

Manchester United world's most valuable team

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

English Premier League champions Manchester United have retained their title as the world's most valuable sports team, according to Forbes magazine's (www.forbes.com) annual top 50 list.

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'I've lost count of the number of times I've said no to sex, because I am tired, and how it has led to air punches, banging of doors, muffled expletives by the other half.' 'With time, we've learned to talk it out and have an arrangement that I'd like to believe works for both of us,' notes Radha Yadav, our newest columnist.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Liverpool head to United with widest gulf in years

EPL fixtures list decided by TV broadcasters: Ferguson

EPL fixtures list decided by TV broadcasters: Ferguson

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Television has too much power over English soccer, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

'Cambridge: A place where I had a bloody good time!'

'Cambridge: A place where I had a bloody good time!'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Television presenter Karan Thapar looks back at his Cambridge days and talks about the late Benazir Bhutto, his contemporary, selling tickets for a Pandit Ravishankar concert and what it takes to be an alumnus of the world's best university. Read on.

I told PM loot is happening in his name: Shourie

I told PM loot is happening in his name: Shourie

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Former telecom minister Arun Shourie responds to the Shivraj Patil committee's findings on the 2G spectrum scam, in this interview with Karan Thapar on CNN-IBN programme 'Devil's Advocate'. Excerpts:

8 of the world's most amazing bridges

8 of the world's most amazing bridges

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

They're a means to an end: bridges are fundamentally a way to get from point A to point B. However, as designs get bolder, bridges have also become destinations in their own right. National Geographic has listed out a few bridges, which will impress, thrill, and perhaps even make you fall in love. Here are some of them.

No more parties for me!

No more parties for me!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Two hours to reach somebody's home seems a bit much for food you could just as easily order at home. Without having to talk to strangers. Or pretend to be having a good time. Or dreading a hangover,' sighs Kishore Singh.

'Clearing investment bottlenecks a priority'

'Clearing investment bottlenecks a priority'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

In September, industrial growth fell to just 1.9 per cent, its lowest in two years. Inflation is at 9.73 per cent, its 10th month above nine per cent.

Has Prithviraj hit a rough patch?

Has Prithviraj hit a rough patch?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

PIX: Men's grooming tips to look like Imran, Leonardo!

PIX: Men's grooming tips to look like Imran, Leonardo!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

The more groomed a man is, the more sexually attractive he is, too and the more attention he gets. For those guys who have a devil-may-care attitude, here are 10 tips to start with!

'Give credit to our bowlers, not wicket'

'Give credit to our bowlers, not wicket'

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir said it was the quality of his bowling attack rather than any devils in the wicket that reduced Pune Warriors to a meagre 118 in their Indian Premier League tie at the D Y Patil Stadium.

Tendulkar key to India's World Cup success: Sandhu

Tendulkar key to India's World Cup success: Sandhu

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Sachin Tendulkar would be crucial to India's success in the upcoming World Cup and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side was far ahead of the history-making 'Kapil's Devils' in terms of talent and experience, feels member of the 1983 Cup-winning side Balwinder Singh Sandhu.