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Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed with a cost of Rs 20 lakh actress Juhi Chawla's lawsuit challenging the 5G wireless network technology and said the plea was defective and filed for gaining publicity.

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the first time, Dhoni entered the field of play for an angry confrontation with umpire Gandhe

Criticism of Harper unfair and unjust: Lorgat

Criticism of Harper unfair and unjust: Lorgat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his team-mates drew flak from the ICC for criticism of Australian umpire Daryl Harper, with the game's governing body saying it was 'unfair and unjust' on an elite official.

Aamir Khan goofed up in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander

Aamir Khan goofed up in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Reader Pratish Nair tells us about the strangest Bollywood Blooper that he spotted.

Technology not the aid it's claimed to be: Harper

Technology not the aid it's claimed to be: Harper

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

It is meant to cut down errors, but former Australian umpire Daryl Harper believes technology is 'not the aid it is claimed to be' for on-field officials in international cricket.

We have learnt our lesson: CBI on list goof-up

We have learnt our lesson: CBI on list goof-up

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Stung by blooper in the most wanted list handed over to Pakistan, the Central Bureau of Investigation will carry out an extensive overhaul of its Interpol division with an essential quarterly review of the Red Corner List with all states.

Purulia: Danish HC rejects Davy's old warrant plea

Purulia: Danish HC rejects Davy's old warrant plea

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The Danish high court, which is hearing the extradition case of Purulia arms drop case accused Kim Davy, has rejected his plea that since the warrant produced by the Central Bureau of Investigation was an old one it cannot not be the basis for handing over him to India.

The glaring goof-up in 3 Idiots

The glaring goof-up in 3 Idiots

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Reader Namrata tells us about a Bollywood blooper that she spotted.

When Salman broke his commitment

When Salman broke his commitment

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Reader Ketan Thakkar tells us about a Bollywood blooper that he spotted.

Tripura CM's latest gaffe: Tagore rejected Nobel Prize in protest

Tripura CM's latest gaffe: Tagore rejected Nobel Prize in protest

Rediff.com11 May 2018

On Wednesday, the Tripura chief minister said that famous Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore refused the Nobel Prize in protest against the English.

Ash-Salman's big mistake!

Ash-Salman's big mistake!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Reader Priya Karnik tells us about a strange Bollywood blooper that she spotted.

What is the secret of Kangna's youthfulness?

What is the secret of Kangna's youthfulness?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Reader Anoop Samant tells us about a Bollywood blooper that he spotted.

When Aamir went wrong!

When Aamir went wrong!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Reader Aadil Allana tells us about a Bollywood blooper that he spotted.

Airline experience: 'I found love on board!'

Airline experience: 'I found love on board!'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

We recently discussed airline bloopers and invited readers to share their air travel stories with us. Here, reader Hari shares his experience of finding love on board a flight.

Airline experience: 'She annoyed me for 12 hours!'

Airline experience: 'She annoyed me for 12 hours!'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Last week, we discussed airline bloopers and invited readers to share their air travel stories with us. Here, reader Akhila Muralidhar shares one of her experiences.

Airline experience: 'They hit each other!'

Airline experience: 'They hit each other!'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Last week, we discussed airline bloopers and invited readers to share their air travel stories with us. Here, reader Ramesh Gulabrai shares one of his experiences.

Airline experiences: 'He kept hogging freebies!'

Airline experiences: 'He kept hogging freebies!'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Last week, we discussed airline bloopers and invited readers to share their air travel stories with us. Here, reader and frequent flier Krati Dhoot shares one of his experiences.

Oz media call umpires 'circus clowns'

Oz media call umpires 'circus clowns'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Stung by the umpiring bloopers in the second Ashes Test, Australian media on Monday spit venom on match officials, seeking the sacking of Rudy Koertzen and flaying the other "circus clown" Billy Doctrove.

Airline experience: 'A tragedy on board'

Airline experience: 'A tragedy on board'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

We recently discussed airline bloopers and invited readers to share their air travel stories with us. Here, reader Subhamoy Ghosh shares a tragic experience.

Force India hope to sign off with points

Force India hope to sign off with points

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

It had been an extraordinary tale of misfortune, podium, pole and bloopers for Force India and the born-again outfit now wants to sign off with some more points in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Best of the week

Best of the week

Rediff.com21 May 2007

An overview of teh best of the Get Ahead this week.

Bollywood's WORST Dance Moves of 2017

Bollywood's WORST Dance Moves of 2017

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

We've seen some cool dance moves this year. And then, we've seen these!

The fumble on Capitol Hill

The fumble on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

The oath-taking ceremony of a US President is planned to the last detail but there was a slight blooper when Barack Obama was being sworn-in as the nation's 44th President.

English errors: 'We are like this only'

English errors: 'We are like this only'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Your mother tongue can affect your English. Here's how.

Tell us about your worst job interview

Tell us about your worst job interview

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

How did you feel after the interview? What steps did you take to improve your performance the next time around?

English guide: When is an error not an error?

English guide: When is an error not an error?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Here's a look at the evolution of the English language. It's a list of 'errors' that have become so common, they're now accepted as standard English!

Homonym help: Through the letter 'H'

Homonym help: Through the letter 'H'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Homonyms are words that sound the same when pronounced, but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Today, we review homonyms starting with the letters F, G and H.

English Errors: 'Two boys are drinking cigarettes'

English Errors: 'Two boys are drinking cigarettes'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Eight more English bloopers, as reported by our readers.

English guide: Help with tricky words

English guide: Help with tricky words

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

English has many words that look and sound similar, but have completely different meanings! Read on for examples and definitions

Is English a problem? Here's help!

Is English a problem? Here's help!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Do you understand the difference between an allusion and an illusion? Here's more help with homonyms

English errors: More help with homonyms

English errors: More help with homonyms

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Homonyms can be a hassle. Today, we look at more common errors made when words look and sound the same, but have completely different meanings!

Are you weak in English? Help with homonyms

Are you weak in English? Help with homonyms

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

A detailed list that coverse homonyms known to trip up non-native English speakers and writers. Don't miss it!

Fashion: Watch out for sheer shirts

Fashion: Watch out for sheer shirts

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Sheer shirts may be sexy, but if not worn right, you just might give people the wrong idea.

Mistakes we make while speaking English

Mistakes we make while speaking English

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Does faulty grammar drive you up the wall? Read on for a taste of common English bloopers sent in by our regular readers -- have you made these mistakes?

How to get your wedding insured

How to get your wedding insured

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

You are in the midst of your marriage and suddenly you hear your relatives scream. The caterer has turned tail at the last moment, they tell you. Don't worry. Simply insure it.

Bagan build on Air India lapses

Bagan build on Air India lapses

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

Fabio Cortez and Jose Barreto helped Mohun Bagan to a 2-1 win over Air India in the National Football League.

Why is Virat so animated? Please ask him, says Pollard

Why is Virat so animated? Please ask him, says Pollard

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

People need to ask Virat Kohli as to why he is so animated on the field.

The GTB fiasco: Who's guilty?

The GTB fiasco: Who's guilty?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

5 innerwear faux pas by women

5 innerwear faux pas by women

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Modi uses UP government's website to nail Akhilesh

Modi uses UP government's website to nail Akhilesh

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday caught Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on the wrong foot as he cited the state's website which says life in Uttar Pradesh is "short and uncertain".