News for 'The Bluff'

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Priyanka's Super Cool Mom Life

Priyanka's Super Cool Mom Life

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Glance through her Instagram account and you will know that PeeCee loves having fun with her daughter, whether they are vacationing or on set.

Who's This Actress?

Who's This Actress?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Kareena wraps up her vacation... Priyanka's bloody shoot... Ayushmann shares a memory...

Priyanka Arrives in Mumbai With Daughter Malti

Priyanka Arrives in Mumbai With Daughter Malti

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Priyanka Chopra is visiting Mumbai once again with her adorable daughter, Malti Marie.

'Sonia has called BJP's bluff'

'Sonia has called BJP's bluff'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Pak bluffs on tackling terror: Report

Pak bluffs on tackling terror: Report

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Pakistan continues to bluff India and the world over action against the Jamaat-ud-Daawa, as even though the terror group has been included in the Punjab province government's list of 23 banned extremist organisations working under the veil of new names, it would not face the same restrictions like others in the group.

'Bluff, bluster, intimidation' Modi govt's philosophy: Sonia

'Bluff, bluster, intimidation' Modi govt's philosophy: Sonia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Rahul described the Rafale deal as a 'systematic robbery' from the Indian defence forces.

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Hina Gives Us Hope

Hina Gives Us Hope

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Priyanka is grateful... Mouni's day on the beach... Plabita has a rare day...

'Pakistan has called Modi's bluff'

'Pakistan has called Modi's bluff'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

'There is a consensus within the Indian security establishment -- at least among those who draw their conclusions from data instead of speaking from nationalist sentiment -- that India lacks the offensive capability to defeat Pakistan in a short war.'

'Abhishek makes <EM>Bluff Master</EM> exciting'

'Abhishek makes Bluff Master exciting'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

'It has a very intriguing story with full of surprises. And we have put together awesome music. What we offer is truly world music.' Director Rohan Sippy on Bluff Master.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

No dives, but bluffs aplenty as Neymar shows poker skills

No dives, but bluffs aplenty as Neymar shows poker skills

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Ridiculed for fakery at the recent soccer World Cup, Neymar bounced back at cards this week with the aid of some well-timed bluffs, finishing an impressive sixth place in the 288-strong field of a Brazilian Series of Poker event.

Mamata is trying to bluff people on FDI: Left Front

Mamata is trying to bluff people on FDI: Left Front

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is trying to bluff people with her opposition to FDI in multi-brand retail, Left Front chairman Biman Bose said on Monday and questioned the purpose of her meeting with the United States secretary of state and the US ambassador to India.

Uttam's Take: Blind Man's Bluff

Uttam's Take: Blind Man's Bluff

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on how the migrants's plight has been aggravated by the erratic management of Shramik trains by the Indian Railways, headed by Railways Minister Piyush Goyal.

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'The jungles of Doda covers about 250 km.' 'Sleeper cells are providing active help to the terrorists.' 'The terrain and situation is such that it is not possible to keep track of every inch.'

US Prez Race: Trump's Off To Flying Start

US Prez Race: Trump's Off To Flying Start

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The race to win the Republican nomination for the US Presidential election this November began in icy Iowa on Monday January 15, 2024, when voters picked their nominee.

Delhi HC seeks ED's reply on Sanjay Singh's plea

Delhi HC seeks ED's reply on Sanjay Singh's plea

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday sought the Enforcement Directorate's stand on a plea by Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh against his arrest in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

Will NGT call the Yamuna expert panel's bluff?

Will NGT call the Yamuna expert panel's bluff?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The Art of Living case will go down as a test for environment activism in the country, notes M Rajaque Rahman.

'We had been told to not say anything to this bloke'

'We had been told to not say anything to this bloke'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Swann said he benefitted from legendary Shane Warne's advice on how to play on spin-friendly Indian wickets.

'Khud ko ullu banaya'

'Khud ko ullu banaya'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'I thought I would take time and peak slowly. But then I realised I would play to the team's requirement, and don't do anything different.'

Foreign secy never said surgical strike was a bluff: MEA on Pak media report

Foreign secy never said surgical strike was a bluff: MEA on Pak media report

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

A report in Pakistani media said Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar admitted to the German ambassador in New Delhi that there was no surgical strike.

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Rediff.com7 May 2024

In the five years in politics Priyanka Gandhi has undeniably emerged as a thorn in the BJP flesh, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. It is time that this thorn is twisted a wee bit more when the elections have become far more uncertain than what it was when the Election Commission announced the poll schedule.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

US Open: Lakshya in semis; Sindhu ousted

US Open: Lakshya in semis; Sindhu ousted

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Sindhu was completely overpowered in the second as Fang Jie upped her game and gave little room to the Indian to approach the net and play her drop shots.

BJP and Sangh Parivar are about to call Rahul's bluff

BJP and Sangh Parivar are about to call Rahul's bluff

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The Sangh Parivar is convinced that by agreeing to Rahul Gandhi's demand for a Parliament debate on communal riots would expose the Congress vice president's lack of homework on the issue.

Bluff & bluster

Bluff & bluster

Rediff.com22 May 2004

How Ishant outwitted Tewatia in final over vs GT

How Ishant outwitted Tewatia in final over vs GT

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'I played enough cricket with Tewatia, so was just having fun with him'

Border rakes up Monkeygate row, says CA should've called India's bluff

Border rakes up Monkeygate row, says CA should've called India's bluff

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

The furore over the infamous Monkeygate row refuses to die down with former Australian captain Allan Border now saying that Cricket Australia should have called India's bluff instead of letting its own players down.

Lakshya Sen loses to Feng in US Open semis

Lakshya Sen loses to Feng in US Open semis

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Lakshya Sen went down fighting against reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng of China in the men's singles semi-finals.

Sindhu, Lakshya Sen start spectacularly at US Open

Sindhu, Lakshya Sen start spectacularly at US Open

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Sindhu, Lakshya win openers; Sai Praneeth loses in US Open

New-crowned champ Lakshya Sen leads India charge at US Open

New-crowned champ Lakshya Sen leads India charge at US Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Newly-crowned Canada Open champion Lakshya Sen will hope to continue his winning momentum while beginning his campaign at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament.

US Open: Lakshya, Sindhu cruise into quarters

US Open: Lakshya, Sindhu cruise into quarters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen notched up straight game wins to progress to the women's and men's singles quarterfinals of the US Open.

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In his memoir Four Stars of Destiny, Naravane recounts Singh's direction as well as a flurry of phone calls between the defence minister, external affairs minister, the national security advisor and the chief of defence staff that night on the sensitive situation.

Economic Survey calls rating agencies' bluff

Economic Survey calls rating agencies' bluff

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

S&P in November ruled out an upgrade in the country's rating for some considerable period, citing India's low per capita GDP and relatively high fiscal deficit.

Ishant's spot on execution guides DC to shock win

Ishant's spot on execution guides DC to shock win

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'With Ishant forever getting younger and coming out and delivering, it's amazing to see him,' Delhi captain David Warner said at the presentation ceremony.

Putin not joking about nuclear attack, warns Biden

Putin not joking about nuclear attack, warns Biden

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

United States President Joe Biden spoke of nuclear 'Armageddon' in a warning about the escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine during a speech on Thursday.

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to repeat the flirtatious woman deed second time around in Dream Girl 2.

Opposition decries PM's I-Day address as 'crass election speech'

Opposition decries PM's I-Day address as 'crass election speech'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'To summarise, PM Modi's failures in the last nine years can be categorised under 'durniti' (bad policies), 'anyay' (injustice) and - perhaps most importantly - 'badniyat' (ill intention)'