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FIDE's AICF Nomination Stirs Hornet's Nest

FIDE's AICF Nomination Stirs Hornet's Nest

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

FIDE's decision to shortlist the All India Chess Federation for a prestigious FIDE Excellence Award has ignited a fierce debate within the Indian chess community.

Hornet's Nest: The best of Millennium trilogy

Hornet's Nest: The best of Millennium trilogy

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

The final instalment from the Millennium trilogy is European action-oriented commercial cinema at its best.

Jailed UP MLA's open bribe to cops stirs hornet's nest

Jailed UP MLA's open bribe to cops stirs hornet's nest

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Jailed Samajwadi Party MLA Vijay Misra, who was caught on camera giving away 100 rupee notes to jail cops as a mark of celebration of his release on bail on Thursday, has stirred the hornet's nest in Uttar Pradesh

OTT This Week: DC, Dhamaal 4, Gandhari, Unmadham

OTT This Week: DC, Dhamaal 4, Gandhari, Unmadham

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

This week's OTT releases offer a diverse range of entertainment, from a violent spin on the Devdas story in DC to the return of the Dhamaal gang in Dhamaal 4, and the latest intergalactic adventures of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

An increasing number of US lawmakers voiced anger on Monday over the NBA's response to a Houston Rockets official's tweet backing Hong Kong democracy protests, raising US-China tensions as talks to end a 15-month trade war resumed.

Reporting Live Review: Whistleblower Drama Lacks Punch

Reporting Live Review: Whistleblower Drama Lacks Punch

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Hurt and humiliation is skin deep in Reporting Live's truth-seeking, which is why its cynical view of a crusader's fate leaves no impact, notes Sukanya Verma.

Arvind Subramanian's GDP claim has stirred up a hornet's nest

Arvind Subramanian's GDP claim has stirred up a hornet's nest

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Subramanian's paper comes at a time when concerns have been raised in various quarters about the official economic growth numbers. The Economic Advisory Council-PM said the Base Year of India's income calculations were shifted to 2011-12 on the basis of recommendations of several committees with experts in national income accounting.

Caught in the web; draft rules stir hornet's nest

Caught in the web; draft rules stir hornet's nest

Rediff.com25 May 2009

The IT Amendment Act, 2008, if notified, will give the government blanket power to block news portals and other sites for 'offensive' content.

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'As a commentator, we are meant to focus on the sport, teams, and players, highlighting inspiring stories of grit and perseverance.' 'There is no malice in my heart or any intention to hurt sentiments.'

Ajit 'dada' Pawar: Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Ajit 'dada' Pawar: Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ajit Pawar, who was the finance and planning minister, would have tabled his budget for 2026-27 next month when the state legislature's budget session begins in Mumbai on February 23.

Ex-CEC calls EC's response to Rahul 'objectionable'

Ex-CEC calls EC's response to Rahul 'objectionable'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Coming down hard on the Election Commission for its response on 'vote theft' allegations, former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Sunday said the poll body should have ordered a probe into Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's charges instead of 'shouting' at him in a language that was 'objectionable and offensive'.

'No malice intended': SA coach clarifies 'grovel' remark

'No malice intended': SA coach clarifies 'grovel' remark

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad wholeheartedly admitted that the use of the word 'grovel' took the sheen away from his team's landmark Test victory over India.

Uttam's Take: Bye-bye multi-party democracy

Uttam's Take: Bye-bye multi-party democracy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his response to the grah mantri's subtle call for single party democracy.

Journalist arrested under anti-crime act

Journalist arrested under anti-crime act

Rediff.com9 Jul 2004

Journalist Ketan Tirodkar, who stirred a hornet's nest by alleging an underworld-police nexus in Maharashtra, was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act on Friday.

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many interesting films with A-Listers line up for release in June.

Haqqani asked me to deliver Zardari's SOS to US: Ijaz

Haqqani asked me to deliver Zardari's SOS to US: Ijaz

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has said that Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani was the official who asked him to deliver a secret memorandum on behalf of President Asif Ali Zardari seeking help from the Obama administration to prevent a possible military takeover.

Should you be worried about Instagram's new policies?

Should you be worried about Instagram's new policies?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The picture sharing site Instagram has stirred up the hornet's nest with its renewed user policies. What does that mean for the everyday user? Sumit Gupta tells you just that.

There's suspicion about Gadkari's integrity: Jethmalani

There's suspicion about Gadkari's integrity: Jethmalani

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Stirring the hornet's nest in the Bharatiya Janata Party, Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani renewed his attack on party chief Nitin Gadkari and demanded his resignation, saying fresh allegations against him will weaken the BJP's campaign against corruption.

Project Modi as PM candidate: Jethmalani to BJP

Project Modi as PM candidate: Jethmalani to BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Stirring the hornet's nest in the Bharatiya Janata Party, noted lawyer Ram Jethmalani has strongly pitched for projecting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate in the next Lok Sabha elections.

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Union HRD minsiter Kapil Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' format for admissions to all disciplines.

Apple iPhone 6: Is it worth the wait?

Apple iPhone 6: Is it worth the wait?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Will it be thinner than its predecessors or assume the form of a phablet?

The most controversial celebs of 2011!

The most controversial celebs of 2011!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

These famous personalities have all managed to stir up a hornet's nest this past year!

Bhagvad Gita in Madhya Pradesh school syllabus?

Bhagvad Gita in Madhya Pradesh school syllabus?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has stirred a hornet's nest in the state by announcing that Bhagvad Gita would be taught in all schools, with Opposition Congress dubbing the move as an attempt to saffronise education.

K'taka HC judge lashes out at political parties

K'taka HC judge lashes out at political parties

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

In controversial remarks, a Karnataka High Court judge has accused the Executive of attempting to corrupt Judiciary and lashed out at political leaders for 'frittering away' the country's hard fought independence for 'private gains.'

'Mr Ramesh, first become an IIT professor then react'

'Mr Ramesh, first become an IIT professor then react'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Environment minister Jairam Ramesh recently stirred the hornet's nest when he suggested that the faculty members of IITs and IIMs were not 'world class' and that the institutes were 'excellent' because of the quality of students. We invited you to share your views with us.

IIM grad reacts: 'No doubt students are world-class'

IIM grad reacts: 'No doubt students are world-class'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Environment minister Jairam Ramesh recently stirred the hornet's nest when he suggested that the faculty members of IITs and IIMs were not 'world class' and that the institutes were 'excellent' because of the quality of students. Siddhesh Joglekar an IIM-C alumnus reacts.

Why BJP must be allowed to hoist the tricolour

Why BJP must be allowed to hoist the tricolour

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Some have argued that the BJP's gesture is redundant in face of the traditional ceremony conducted by security personnel in Srinagar. But there is a subtle difference. Raising the tricolour in an empty maidan under the watch of a thousand guns undermines our stand and reinforces the false propaganda of people being terrorised by the might of our armed forces.

Ajit Pawar slammed for crass humour on dry dams

Ajit Pawar slammed for crass humour on dry dams

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has stirred up a hornet's nest with his comments -- laced with crass humour -- ridiculing the acute water scarcity in the state.

PM's plan for minorities upsets Opposition

PM's plan for minorities upsets Opposition

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

"This is very unfortunate, appalling for a prime minister to say so," BJP chief Rajnath Singh said.

Din in Lok Sabha over Dantewada massacre

Din in Lok Sabha over Dantewada massacre

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Charges and counter-charges over links with Maoists flew thick and fast between the Opposition and the government on Thursday as the Lok Sabha began discussion on the Dantewada Naxal attack.

'Never used the phrase 'licking Warne's feet''

'Never used the phrase 'licking Warne's feet''

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Faced with legal action for his derogatory comments against the RCA, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones defended his statement, saying that he never used any word that was deemed to be defamatory.

I don't think any match-fixing took place: Imran

I don't think any match-fixing took place: Imran

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Wednesday dismissed match-fixing allegations against the Pakistani team in the Champions Trophy but felt the players were over-confident.

Girl Who Played With Fire is thrilling

Girl Who Played With Fire is thrilling

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

The Girl Who Played With Fire, based on the novel, is appealing.

Digvijay's Naxal remarks leave Congress baffled

Digvijay's Naxal remarks leave Congress baffled

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijay Singh, who appears to have stirred a hornet's nest with his remarks on Naxalism, will have to do some explaining to the party leadership on his newspaper article critical of Home Minister P Chidambaram when he returns from the US next week.

Opposition walks out over hike in petro duties

Opposition walks out over hike in petro duties

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The issue united the entire Opposition with Swaraj as also Left leaders like Gurudas Dasgupta, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad addressing an impromptu joint press conference outside Parliament House.

IIT student reacts: Mr Ramesh, that's insensitive

IIT student reacts: Mr Ramesh, that's insensitive

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh recently stirred the hornet's nest when he suggested that the faculty members of IITs and IIMs were not 'world class' and that the institutes were 'excellent' because of the quality of students. Jeeva V an IIT Bombay alumnus reacts.

Silly Point: Why Sachin should not score a century!

Silly Point: Why Sachin should not score a century!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Aarti Samant a Silly Point viewer joins Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande and tells us why she is hoping that Sachin doesn't score a century.

Karnataka HC judge defies CJI, declares assets

Karnataka HC judge defies CJI, declares assets

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Justice Kumar sent the statement to Registrar General of the High Court on Monday with a comment that it can also be made public, High Court sources said on Tuesday.

Instability is now endemic to UP

Instability is now endemic to UP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

'No chief minister there has completed a full term other than Sucheta Kripalani in the mid-1960s.'