News for 'big-brother'

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Captain Rohit has been 'absolutely phenomenal': Bumrah

Big Brother: Jade evicted, Shilpa plays on

Big Brother: Jade evicted, Shilpa plays on

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

There was a late flurry of sympathy for Goody after she wept on last night's show and made an impassioned plea that she was not racist.

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh. This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.

What then PM Manmohan Singh told I&B minister about media approach

What then PM Manmohan Singh told I&B minister about media approach

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Then prime minister Manmohan Singh's brief to his new information and broadcasting minister Manish Tewari on what should be the government's approach to the media was simple -- it should be an essay in persuasion, not coercion.

BJP turns big brother in Maharashtra

BJP turns big brother in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

'The biggest loser is Raj Thackeray's MNS. The MNS may inspire fear, but fear doesn't fetch votes.'

Shilpa race row spells doom for Big Brother

Shilpa race row spells doom for Big Brother

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Channel 4 decided to pull the plug on the show after it managed an average of just two million viewers in it's tenth year, which is a massive drop from the 10 million who tuned in during the 'Celebrity' edition starring Shetty two years ago, reported Daily Mail.

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'The Indian government is better prepared this time and has reached out to all contenders and not putting all eggs in one basket.'

Is Gambhir The Coach Team India Needs?

Is Gambhir The Coach Team India Needs?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Like the billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Gautam Gambhir, the tenacious former opener-turned-coach, also seems to be governed by instincts while picking unheralded players and turning them into match-winners, points out Vishal Menon.

NRI human rights lawyer to review Big Brother

NRI human rights lawyer to review Big Brother

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Rabinder Singh will sit as the independent member on a three member-strong panel commissioned in the wake of the race row that erupted last week.

At Jeh's Birthday Party

At Jeh's Birthday Party

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan's youngest son Jeh turned three on February 21, and the proud parents threw a Spider-Man-themed birthday party.

Federer plays big brother to village kids at charity event

Federer plays big brother to village kids at charity event

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Roger Federer Foundation supports 40 pre-schools in the area and spends over $3 million a year on educational projects in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia and Federer's home country Switzerland. Over 50,000 children benefited from the foundation's efforts in 2012 to improve quality education in pre-schools and primary schools.

Sena claims to be 'big brother'; CM says not desperate for tie-up

Sena claims to be 'big brother'; CM says not desperate for tie-up

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The Sena had said last January that it would go it alone in all future elections.

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece.

We are the new big brother, says Maharashtra BJP poll in-charge

We are the new big brother, says Maharashtra BJP poll in-charge

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Amid continuing stand-off with Shiv Sena, BJP's Maharashtra Assembly poll in-charge Om Mathur said his party was the new "big brother" in the state and others should not think themselves as bigger when "the people's verdict is otherwise".

'No One Thought Of The Pride Of Women Then?'

'No One Thought Of The Pride Of Women Then?'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'When our daughters, wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vignesh Phogat, were protesting at the Jantar Mantar, the police kicked them with their shoes.'

Is Maharashtra A Lost Cause For Modi?

Is Maharashtra A Lost Cause For Modi?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'There are legions of unemployed degree holders across rural and semi-urban belts in Maharashtra. Now, they aren't finding brides.' 'This issue has now snowballed into a social crisis. In 2014 and 2019, they had voted for the BJP.'

Biggest challenge for BJP, allies in Maharashtra assembly polls is...

Biggest challenge for BJP, allies in Maharashtra assembly polls is...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'The BJP alliance needs to handle the Maratha quota issue skilfully and address its root cause, which is agrarian distress. Then there is stalled industrialisation. If these issues are addressed, caste fault lines would wither away. But, this is next to impossible in a short span of three-four months.'

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Sanjay Jha's importance lies in his connections to senior BJP and RSS leaders to maintain a smooth relationship within the NDA government in Bihar and at the Centre and to contest the 2025 Bihar assembly elections together under Nitish Kumar's leadership.

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India's head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sanju Samson, then a skinny 14-year-old, curled on the bed in his hotel room, watched Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum hammering a 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever IPL match.

Australia look to cap stellar season with victory in New Zealand

Australia look to cap stellar season with victory in New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

World champions Australia will hope to round off one of the nation's most successful seasons in cricket with victory in a rare Test series in New Zealand starting at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Thursday.

Rohit will have to wear a lot of hats: Irfan

Rohit will have to wear a lot of hats: Irfan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan said that Rohit Sharma's name will create cricketing history and he will be counted among the top-most players and captains of India if he is able to win the Test series against South Africa.

No big brotherly approach on Nepal, want early solution, says Sushma

No big brotherly approach on Nepal, want early solution, says Sushma

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Rejecting the allegation of adopting "big brotherly" approach towards Nepal, India on said it respects its sovereignty and wants to see the crisis resolved through consensus.

Meet The Youngest Dalit Lady Candidate

Meet The Youngest Dalit Lady Candidate

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'If people don't see you, they might be hesitant, but once they see you, they are confident that this is the person they will vote for,' says political debutant Shambhavi Choudhury, 25, alumnus of the Lady Sriram College and the Delhi School of Economics.

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'

Disha-Aditya's Evening Out

Disha-Aditya's Evening Out

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Anil Kapoor, Sobhita Dhulipala and Aditya Roy Kapur screened their Web series The Night Manager 2 for their friends from the industry, and look who turned up!

Big Brother is watching you!

Big Brother is watching you!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

A citizen's privacy will be compromised through the unique identity project leading to misuse by the State and other agencies, writes Praful Bidwai.

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

He was administered the oath of office by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Patna.

Uttam's Take: Big Brother is watching your money

Uttam's Take: Big Brother is watching your money

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Uttam Ghosh fears demonetisation will lead to increased governmental meddling in the citizen's personal financial life.

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going shows when its shrewd and surreal visuals lose steam, observes Sukanya Verma.

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma.

Soha's Royal Welcome For 2023

Soha's Royal Welcome For 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

It was all about family for Soha Ali Khan this new year.

SRK's bash for MJ's big brother

SRK's bash for MJ's big brother

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Jermaine Jackson saw a grand bash in his honour.

Michael Jackon's big brother in Mumbai

Michael Jackon's big brother in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto.

Rights groups slam government's 'Big Brother' plan

Rights groups slam government's 'Big Brother' plan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The decision of the United Progressive Alliance government to increase surveillance of phones and the Internet has come under flak from human rights groups, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Jolt for IPOs of some small finance banks

Jolt for IPOs of some small finance banks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Investor confidence in unlisted shares was shaken after recent developments that saw online drugstore PharmEasy issuing new shares in a rights issue at a 90 per cent discount to its previous valuations and Reliance Retail's move to buy back and cancel shares held by public investors. Both stocks were, at one time, very popular in the unlisted market, with canny investors cornering them with the objective of benefiting from their listing. "Since investors have suffered losses on both counts, they will be careful when it comes to dealing in shares of unlisted companies," observes a broker dealing in unlisted shares, adding that there will be some rationality to the pricing.

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'Assam Rifles have prevented a large number of genocides and killings.'