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Alcaraz-Djokovic in Wimbledon blockbuster repeat final

Alcaraz-Djokovic in Wimbledon blockbuster repeat final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Sunday's final promises a fitting climax to a soggy Championships, especially if it scales anywhere near the dizzy heights of last year's classic won by Alcaraz in five sets.

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Under this government, tax laws have become more draconian, and the government itself is setting stiff, unrealistic targets for tax officials, who have got more powers to harass us,' points out Debashis Basu.

Sonam's Candid Confessions...

Sonam's Candid Confessions...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Both Sonam and Anil Kapoor waxed eloquent about their respective spouses.

T20 cricket is not for bowlers, you need a bit of luck, says Bhuvi

T20 cricket is not for bowlers, you need a bit of luck, says Bhuvi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Bhuvneshwar spearheaded the pace attack and bagged two crucial wickets - skipper Shikhar Dhawan and impact substitute Prabhsimran Singh. In his four-over spell, he bowled 13 dot balls, and conceded 32 runs at an economy of 8.00.

PIX: McLaughlin-Levrone sinks 400m hurdles World mark

PIX: McLaughlin-Levrone sinks 400m hurdles World mark

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Thursday.

No Insurance! Ellyse Perry reacts after window smash

No Insurance! Ellyse Perry reacts after window smash

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

After the game, she talked about her window breaking six and said, "Not sure I have insurance here to cover that."

I thought it was a joke, says Vaas' wife

I thought it was a joke, says Vaas' wife

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Few believed terrorists could target cricketers in Pakistan and Chaminda Vaas' wife was one of them, who thought it was a joke when news first broke out of the Sri Lanka team coming under the attack in Lahore on Tuesday.

'I Am Getting 1,000 Calls Every Day'

'I Am Getting 1,000 Calls Every Day'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'I am 7 feet and 7 inches tall.'

Pakistan's goof-up a cruel joke: Sarabjit's family

Pakistan's goof-up a cruel joke: Sarabjit's family

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

With tears in her eyes, Sarabjit's sister Dalbir Kaur said, "It is difficult for us to believe the Sarabjit Singh has not been released. How can I accept that my brother would not come home yet."

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.

Bidve killer joked cops won't find him

Bidve killer joked cops won't find him

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

'Psycho Stapleton', a Briton standing trial for the murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve in the United Kingdom had checked into a hotel near the crime scene and joked to a friend that the police would not be able to find him, a court heard on Thursday.

'Gave you my best': Biden passes the baton to Kamala

'Gave you my best': Biden passes the baton to Kamala

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Harris, 59, is scheduled to formally accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday to take on Republican rival Donald Trump, 78, in the November 5 election.

Budget: The joke's on the middle class

Budget: The joke's on the middle class

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'That Modi and the BJP can continue to treat the rising and expanding middle class this way shows that they have gamed its mind quite perfectly,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

'Less is More': Sunil Narine on skipping batting meetings

'Less is More': Sunil Narine on skipping batting meetings

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

"Cricket is all about batting," Narine declared at the post-match presentation

Showtime Season 1 Part 2: Little To Offer

Showtime Season 1 Part 2: Little To Offer

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

There is a lot more to Bollywood than the unguarded glimpses Showtime offers, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Orlando gunman was fired from prison guard school for gun joke

Orlando gunman was fired from prison guard school for gun joke

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Mateen, who was killed by police after his attack on Pulse nightclub, was removed from the Florida Department of Correction's Criminal Justice Training Institute on April 27, 2007, for sleeping in class and making "extremely disturbing" comments about weapons.

CA's relationship with BCCI a big 'joke'

CA's relationship with BCCI a big 'joke'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2008

Former right-arm pacer Jason Gillespie has accused Cricket Australia of not supporting its players as the Board officials are too occupied mantaining their cordial relationship with their Indian counterparts.

Modi's demonetisation could end up as 'joke': Chinese media

Modi's demonetisation could end up as 'joke': Chinese media

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

"While it takes political courage to launch such a trailblazing and massive campaign; it actually takes far more wisdom to give it a happy ending," an article in the state-run Global Times said.

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

An ardent supporter of cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, the legendary Rahul Dravid says players are excited and he has heard "serious dressing room conversations" about competing in the world's biggest sporting event.

Hotel owner has 117 MLAs' support: Judge's joke on Karnataka crisis

Hotel owner has 117 MLAs' support: Judge's joke on Karnataka crisis

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Those present in the jam-packed courtroom number six burst into laughter when the judge shared his moment of coming across this funny stuff on Whatsapp.

Shiv Sena leader attacked in Punjab, 2 held; security officer suspended

Shiv Sena leader attacked in Punjab, 2 held; security officer suspended

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Opposition parties targeted the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led state government over the law and order situation and demanded that he step down on moral grounds.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

Government package a joke: Sri Lankan Tamils

Government package a joke: Sri Lankan Tamils

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Lankan MP M K Sivajilingam of Pro-LTTE Tamil National Alliance, said the Sri Lankan government's move to devolve powers to region is a 'joke played by them (Lankan government) on minority Tamils' who have 'not been able to lead a peaceful life in their own nation'.

Like Abhimanyu, India trapped in BJP's 'chakravyuh': Rahul

Like Abhimanyu, India trapped in BJP's 'chakravyuh': Rahul

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Using the Mahabharat reference as a leitmotif, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that an atmosphere of fear prevails all around with a group of six trapping the entire country in a 'chakravyuh' he promised would be broken by the INDIA bloc.

ICC Greatest Test Team is a joke: Stewart

ICC Greatest Test Team is a joke: Stewart

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Former England captain Alec Stewart has ridiculed the ICC's 'Greatest Test team of all time' -- chosen through online polling -- as a "joke" for leaving out greats such as Gary Sobers and Malcolm Marshall.

PM has fulfilled OROP promise, Cong played a joke: Shah

PM has fulfilled OROP promise, Cong played a joke: Shah

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Terming as "historic" the Centre's decision on 'One Rank, One Pension', the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled the commitment he made to ex-servicemen and provided them economic security while Congress had only played a "joke" on them when in power.

Yogendra Yadav dubs AAP show cause notice 'joke'

Yogendra Yadav dubs AAP show cause notice 'joke'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Dissident Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav on Saturday labelled the show-cause notice issued to him by the party as a joke and a travesty of justice.

'I'm handsome, I seduce my players and we do it'

'I'm handsome, I seduce my players and we do it'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Manchester City will return to action in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday against RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium.

Blackout Review: Dumb Charade

Blackout Review: Dumb Charade

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Vikrant Massey is a man of undeniable talent. But he too can't rise above Blackout's derailed script that reduces the likes of Jisshu Sengupta, Chhaya Kadam and Mouni Roy to chumps, observes Sukanya Verma.

7 years on, Joe Biden talks beyond India jokes

7 years on, Joe Biden talks beyond India jokes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

There was a time when Joseph Biden used to crack one joke after another about Indians immigrants in the United States. Today, the US vice president realises how defining the Indo-US partnership is for the century ahead. Savera R Someshwar reports

Modi sleeps fewer hours than me, jokes US President Obama

Modi sleeps fewer hours than me, jokes US President Obama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Amid statements, Obama provided some humour through jokes.

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday dared the opposition to share evidence of allegations that returning officers and district magistrates were influenced to vitiate the poll process so the panel could take action against them.

'There is nothing I can say about Virat Kohli'

'There is nothing I can say about Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck against USA, extending his poor run after being promoted as an opener in the T20 World Cup.

Andaz Apna Apna's Secrets REVEALED!

Andaz Apna Apna's Secrets REVEALED!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

'People remember each and every dialogue of Andaz Apna Apna, just as they remember every dialogue of Mughal-e-Azam and Sholay.'

Australia to 'manipulate' match to knock out England?

Australia to 'manipulate' match to knock out England?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Tim Paine wants Mitchell Marsh and Co. to 'manipulate' their final group game against Scotland to ensure that England are knocked out of the T20 World Cup.

Kangana faces 'go back' slogans over Dalai Lama remark

Kangana faces 'go back' slogans over Dalai Lama remark

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Kangana later apologised saying she didn't mean to hurt anyone, and it was a harmless joke about Biden being friends with the Dalai Lama.

Upset wife more fearsome than enraged pacer, jokes Tendulkar

Upset wife more fearsome than enraged pacer, jokes Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

He has squared off against the most fearsome of pace attacks all over the world but veteran Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar jokes that it is nothing when compared to facing his wife when she is upset!In the Marathi book Samvad Legends Shi (Conversations with Legends) by Dwarkanath Sanzgiri and published by Majestic Publications.

PM's criticism a cruel joke: Udhav Thackeray

PM's criticism a cruel joke: Udhav Thackeray

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The Shiv Sena have said the PM is playing into the hands of the anti-Maharashtra lobby

'I was the highest paid actress'

'I was the highest paid actress'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'I never had any nakhras, never threw tantrums, so I got along with all my heroes.'

From Ironman To Comedian

From Ironman To Comedian

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Anu Vaidyanathan has never passed up an experience life has to offer her.