News for 'The Devil'

Stewart suggests Hamilton should stay at McLaren

Stewart suggests Hamilton should stay at McLaren

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

Triple Formula One world champion Jackie Stewart advised Lewis Hamilton on Saturday to stay at McLaren and 'the devil you know' rather than risk a move to Mercedes for next season.

'Let's not spend too much energy focusing on the Budget'

'Let's not spend too much energy focusing on the Budget'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Interview with Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission.

Why house stalemate does not suit the Congress

Why house stalemate does not suit the Congress

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

A prolonged political stalemate does not also augur well for the government. It is caught between the devil and the deep sea -- unless its managers can somehow bring a rabbit out of the hat, in terms of the right numbers in a vote on FDI, says Neerja Chowdhury.

I wasn't put up by Congress: R P Singh

I wasn't put up by Congress: R P Singh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

Former Comptroller and Auditor General official R P Singh, who has stirred a controversy, has rejected the allegations that the Congress has put him up to defend the government on the audit report on 2G spectrum allocation which had estimated the presumptive loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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".

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.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

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!

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!

Modi's bhoomi puja speech: A masterpiece!

Modi's bhoomi puja speech: A masterpiece!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'His speech at the bhoomi puja will stand out for a long time in the memory of those who listened to it for touching the pinnacle of excellence and brilliance in both style and content,' declares B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'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.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Here are some of the other events -- in pictures -- that made news last week.

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.

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The Faf du Plessis-led side would be aiming to win their third match to stay alive in the 50-over tournament.

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!

Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se Review: Not again!

Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se Review: Not again!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se has the wit of a goat, fumes Sukanya Verma.

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.

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!

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:

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The CEO will neither be able to guide the senior team in operational matters nor decide on their appointment, compensation or removal.' 'Yet, the CEO is responsible for the profit and loss of the bank!' 'Why would the senior executives listen to him?' 'Which self-respecting professional would want to be a CEO with these constraints?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'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!

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Sikhs love a good fight, and that's what the Modi government has given them.

Over 7 million sign for Obama's signature healthcare policy

Over 7 million sign for Obama's signature healthcare policy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The programme has been criticised by not only the opposition Republican Party, but also the strong healthcare lobby.

Will Swapan Dasgupta be Bengal's BJP CM?

Will Swapan Dasgupta be Bengal's BJP CM?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'I am as Bengali as they come in my cultural and personal orientation and I think probably all the BJP candidates who are contesting are pretty non-vegetarian in their food and as Bengali in their cultural orientation.'