News for 'cruel'

Lata Mangeshkar: How could fate be so cruel?

Lata Mangeshkar: How could fate be so cruel?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

'I will always remember her as a very beautiful human being.' 'God seems to summon such people a little quickly.'

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six Indian athletes found themselves agonisingly close to the podium, ultimately falling short.

'90 days notice period is cruel'

'90 days notice period is cruel'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'No one realises that people with 90 days waiting period are shopping around which naturally increases the cost of hiring.'

Prez rule in Maharashtra 'cruel joke' on democracy: Cong

Prez rule in Maharashtra 'cruel joke' on democracy: Cong

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Congress questioned the Maharashtra governor for the "arbitrary" allotment of time to the Nationalist Congress Party, the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party to prove support for government formation.

'It is such a cruel disease'

'It is such a cruel disease'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'Interns, fresh MBBS graduates, nursing students, young doctors and nurses have brought pride to their degrees and their oath by courageously donning the PPE and caring for patients.' 'They are the foot soldiers of this war.'

Reference to Emergency could've been avoided: Rahul to Speaker

Reference to Emergency could've been avoided: Rahul to Speaker

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla on Thursday and voiced his displeasure over the reference to Emergency made by the chair, saying it was 'clearly political' and could have been avoided.

Euro 2024: Simple mistakes compound England's problems

Euro 2024: Simple mistakes compound England's problems

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Southgate had some concerning post-game comments, pointing to the players' conditioning after long and gruellingly seasons.

Euro 2024: Jovic snatches dramatic late equaliser for Serbia vs Slovenia

Euro 2024: Jovic snatches dramatic late equaliser for Serbia vs Slovenia

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Serbia's Jovic snatches late equaliser to salvage 1-1 draw with Slovenia

Cricket can be a cruel game: Morgan

Cricket can be a cruel game: Morgan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'As a whole, I am very proud of my players'

Cong moves privilege motion against Modi for sharing Thakur's 'expunged' speech

Cong moves privilege motion against Modi for sharing Thakur's 'expunged' speech

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The row over Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur's remarks in Lok Sabha escalated on Wednesday with the Congress submitting a notice to move a privilege motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for posting on 'X' a video that allegedly also contained expunged portions of Thakur's speech.

Hardik admits MI nerves 'tested' in thrilling win

Hardik admits MI nerves 'tested' in thrilling win

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The MI skipper was full of praise for Ashutosh's whirlwind knock, which kept PBKS in the hunt till the end.

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.

'We want to think we are playing to qualify for Super 8'

'We want to think we are playing to qualify for Super 8'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Nepal will aim to finish off on a high when they when they take on Bangladesh in their final group game of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Why the NRC is cruel

Why the NRC is cruel

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'I do not think that we are showing Hindu humanity and humaneness in the process of the National Register of Citizens.'

Bigg Boss 15: 'How can people be so cruel?'

Bigg Boss 15: 'How can people be so cruel?'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'Every minute they are planning and plotting.'

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

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."

PETA demands closure of cruel online community

PETA demands closure of cruel online community

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has demanded an immediate closure of a Web community that "instigates violence" towards dogs.

Xavi to leave Barca at the end of the season

Xavi to leave Barca at the end of the season

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

'But I think it is time. I'm not driven by financial matters, but by my heart. I think it's the best thing for the club. I don't want to be a problem for the club in my heart.'

Congress' Double-Engine Vipaksh!

Congress' Double-Engine Vipaksh!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

In the event that like in the 17th Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi again gets locked out of the House, the Congress needs a second-in-command who will keep the momentum going inside Parliament, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

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

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.

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's last rites were performed with full state honours.

Shriya Goes On A Family Holiday

Shriya Goes On A Family Holiday

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Guess where Alia is chasing a rainbow... Is Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor staying with sister Sonam in London? Sonal stuns the Maldives...

Dog Ban Takes Toll On Business

Dog Ban Takes Toll On Business

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Breeders and importers of exotic dogs worried; animal rights activists say the industry needs to be tamed.

Shaitaan Review: Wicked Without Warning

Shaitaan Review: Wicked Without Warning

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Shaitaan's wickedness may be its calling card but relies on age-old formulas to do the trick, observes Sukanya Verma.

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in fighting in Gaza

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in fighting in Gaza

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

A 34-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier has been killed during fighting in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip this week, according to the community members.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

Chidambaram as telecom EGOM head will be 'cruel joke': BJP

Chidambaram as telecom EGOM head will be 'cruel joke': BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Reacting to reports that Home Minister P Chidambaram may be appointed as head of the Empowered Group of Ministers on telecom, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said, this is a "cruel joke" on the nation and goes against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's claim of maintaining a high level of integrity.

The Battle Of The Oranges

The Battle Of The Oranges

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Italians participate in the annual 'Battle of the Oranges' also known as the Carnival of Ivrea in the northern city of Ivrea, Italy on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Why Liverpool fans are angry with the club

Why Liverpool fans are angry with the club

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The LFC Supporters Board called the price increase "cruel, unjust, unreasonable and unfair" amid a cost-of-living crisis in Britain, where annual inflation remains above 10%.

Taliban publicly cut off hands of 4 people over theft charges

Taliban publicly cut off hands of 4 people over theft charges

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Despite international condemnation, the Taliban has resumed the flogging and the public execution of criminals following a decree by the hard-liners' supreme leader.

4 BIG Housing MYTHS Busted

4 BIG Housing MYTHS Busted

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

When you are under social, peer, parental, sibling, marital pressure to buy a house direct them to this article, says P V Subramanyam

'There was no evidence, no crime committed by him'

'There was no evidence, no crime committed by him'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Despite being 90% handicapped, suffering from multiple ailments and dependent on a wheelchair, the former Delhi University professor has not been able to step out of the anda cell of the Nagpur Jail at all since his conviction.

Triple talaq 'cruel' and 'most demeaning', says Allahabad HC

Triple talaq 'cruel' and 'most demeaning', says Allahabad HC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The high court further observed that the triple talaq practice, sanctioned under Muslim Personal Law that governs marriage, property and divorce violates the rights of Muslim women.

Court not an institution to sermonise society on morality, ethics: SC

Court not an institution to sermonise society on morality, ethics: SC

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The top court made this observation while ordering premature release of a woman convicted for murder of two children.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.'

Review: Love Games is no Cruel Intentions

Review: Love Games is no Cruel Intentions

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Watch Love Games only if you have nothing to do this weekend, says Namrata Thakker.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.