News for 'JOKE'

Not 'joking' with Rajaratnam: Rajiv Goel

Not 'joking' with Rajaratnam: Rajiv Goel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Former Intel executive and key government witness Rajiv Goel has said that he was not joking with Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam when telling him about the dealings of his company.

'Dark, Edgier...Stakes Are High'

'Dark, Edgier...Stakes Are High'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'The most difficult aspect was to fulfill expectations of the audience.'

Liberalization: How Dr Singh Convinced Narasimha Rao

Liberalization: How Dr Singh Convinced Narasimha Rao

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'I had to persuade him. I think he was a sceptic to begin with, but later on he was convinced that what we were doing was the right thing to do, that there was no other way out.'

Ramya: Ban is a big joke

Ramya: Ban is a big joke

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce President Basant Kumar Patil announced a one-year ban on actress Ramya

Nadal jokes as journo sleeps during press conference

Nadal jokes as journo sleeps during press conference

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

While taking questions about his first round victory, the World No 2 spotted a journalist snoozing away in the corner of the room.

'Rekha And I Didn't Speak To Each Other For 20 Years'

'Rekha And I Didn't Speak To Each Other For 20 Years'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Rekha and my wife were close friends, and my so-called cold war with Rekha was causing difficulties in my wife's friendship with her.' 'She patched us up for her own selfish reason.'

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently. But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour that are distinctly Maharashtrian, of being blessed with that beautiful brand of Maharashtrian irritability

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Dr Ramakanta Panda, one of the world's leading heart surgeons and the chairman and chief cardiac surgeon at Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute, recommends simple things you can do every day to keep your heart healthy.

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.' 'During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.' 'When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.' 'Our producer said it is too much to be crying so many times.' 'But we never thought the film would be such a big hit.'

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

'Sir' title is a joke, says Jadeja

'Sir' title is a joke, says Jadeja

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Calling it a 'joke', 'Sir' Ravindra Jadeja says he has no problem with the prefix before his name as long as his Chennai Super Kings and India teammates are enjoying the all-rounder's 'knighthood'.

Pegula pumped with home crowd adrenaline in fight back

Pegula pumped with home crowd adrenaline in fight back

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The 30-year-old said she was more nervous before facing world number one Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals, a match she won in straight sets.

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Within his short lifespan of 63 years, Raj Kapoor left behind an incredible cinematic legacy. Dinesh Raheja continues celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary by looking at seven sequences from his films that have defined Hindi cinema.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Gauri wasn't very happy about living the Bombay life. With no friends in the city, she wanted her husband's films to flop so they could go back home, to Delhi.

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'...to think apna time aa gaya after the 2024 election.'

Vijay 69 Trailer: Anupam Kher Lives His Dreams

Vijay 69 Trailer: Anupam Kher Lives His Dreams

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

'Out of some 540 films in my career, I can confidently say that this film is one of my best five.'

Supreme Court to consider Sikh community's view against 'Sardar jokes'

Supreme Court to consider Sikh community's view against 'Sardar jokes'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Do Sardars feel bad about Santa Banta jokes on them? If so, the Supreme Court on Monday said it will seriously consider examining a plea to ban websites displaying jokes on them.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

Serena Williams returns to US Open - as a fan

Serena Williams returns to US Open - as a fan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open - as a fan

'Bigg Boss OTT And I Are A Dream Team!'

'Bigg Boss OTT And I Are A Dream Team!'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'It feels a bit like going back to school, trying something new and exciting.'

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'I want to just haso, hasao and khush raho.'

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

In the latest of a slew of sanctions against participating countries for fan misbehaviour, UEFA also fined the English Football Association 10,000 euros for crowd disturbances and 1,000 euros for lighting of fireworks during the Slovakia game.

This virus is no joke: Sania reveals she had COVID-19

This virus is no joke: Sania reveals she had COVID-19

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

The 34-year-old said she didn't experience any severe symptoms of the dreaded virus but it was difficult staying away from her son.

September OTT Releases: Watch Ishaan's Hollywood Debut

September OTT Releases: Watch Ishaan's Hollywood Debut

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

There's also Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday's OTT debut.

Khel Khel Mein Trailer: Akshay, Time Please!

Khel Khel Mein Trailer: Akshay, Time Please!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

There is no doubt that Akshay Kumar is a total hoot in comedic roles but Khel Khel Mein ain't it, observes Mayur Sanap.

When Muslim League Wanted Rampur For Pakistan

When Muslim League Wanted Rampur For Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'If you can have Rampur flown magically to Pakistan's borders, I might ask the nawab to accede to Pakistan. Else, I'm afraid we have no choice in the matter but to join India.'

BJP's announcement of candidates joke: Cong

BJP's announcement of candidates joke: Cong

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

The Congress on Friday termed as "biggest joke", the BJP's announcement of six candidates for the next Lok Sabha elections.

The Maggie Smith I Knew

The Maggie Smith I Knew

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Maggie was very reserved and private. Nobody would dare to ask Maggie personal questions.' 'She was not that kind of person. She didn't share and would not want you to share either!'

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'Today, if someone spits on us, we are ready to kill them, but these men, without raising a hand, led the country to freedom and that's easier said than done.;

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'Imagine having a conversation with your parents, where you say, "I want to break up with someone because he's bad in bed".'

When Karan Johar Fainted Directing Mr Bachchan

When Karan Johar Fainted Directing Mr Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'It must have been the nervous excitement of shooting with THE Amitabh Bachchan. I had kept tossing and turning all night. The next morning, I promptly fainted in my choreographer Farah Khan's arms. When I came round, I heard Amitji saying, 'Please don't faint. I promise I'll dance well.''

Coldplay announce 3rd concert in Mumbai, all sold out

Coldplay announce 3rd concert in Mumbai, all sold out

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

British rock band Coldplay on Sunday added a third show to the Mumbai leg of its "Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025" citing "phenomenal demand", hours after fans expressed disappointment over long virtual queues on the online ticket platform BookMyShow.

UK scrambles fighter jet to escort AI plane as more flights get bomb threats

UK scrambles fighter jet to escort AI plane as more flights get bomb threats

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The agencies have also found some common lines and words used in these fake threats like "bombs", "blood will spread everywhere", "explosive devices", "this is not a joke" and "you will all die" and "bomb rakhwa dia hai" (Hindi for bomb has been placed) among others.

Prez rule in Maharashtra 'cruel joke' on democracy: Cong

Prez rule in Maharashtra 'cruel joke' on democracy: Cong

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Congress questioned the Maharashtra governor for the "arbitrary" allotment of time to the Nationalist Congress Party, the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party to prove support for government formation.

How Malaika Spent Her Sunday

How Malaika Spent Her Sunday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Samantha walks the ramp... Parineeti can't look away from the mirror... Kunal chases the clouds...

'Rohit ko aur Virat ko apne acche dost samjho'

'Rohit ko aur Virat ko apne acche dost samjho'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

But in a video that has gone viral on social media, India fans were seen engaging in a fun banter with Pakistan ace Shaheen Afridi in New York.

Ghudchadhi Review: Sanju-Ravs Reunite For Old Times' Sake

Ghudchadhi Review: Sanju-Ravs Reunite For Old Times' Sake

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

If only the movie could hold its own the way Raveena Tandon does in a cream and gold Manish Malhotra lehenga, Ghudchadhi would be half the entertainer it set out to be, feels Sukanya Verma.

Biles gets surprise after thumbs down to Village cuisine

Biles gets surprise after thumbs down to Village cuisine

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Still, Biles was likely partaking in some delectable pastries that Paris had to offer.

Saare zameen par: Now jokes hit markets

Saare zameen par: Now jokes hit markets

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

In the middle of turmoil, the stock markets have become the butt of jokes being circulated across media such as the Web and mobile phones.