News for 'deception'

What is the price for the eye of a 9-year-old?

What is the price for the eye of a 9-year-old?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Sudali has lost vision in an eye, allegedly because her teacher threw a glass at her. Her parents want money to withdraw their complaint.

Financial indicators that matter

Financial indicators that matter

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Ratios such as CAGR, PBV and PE of Sensex can help in investment decisions.

Charles Sobhraj to remain in jail: Nepal court

Charles Sobhraj to remain in jail: Nepal court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Also known as 'Serpent' for his skills of deception and evasion, 63-year-old Sobhraj had filed an appeal in the apex court against the life sentence given to him by the Kathmandu District Court, for the murder of American backpacker Connie Bronzich. He is suspected to have killed at least 12 travellers in India, Thailand and Nepal in the 1970s.

West Bengal win Santosh Trophy for 32nd time

West Bengal win Santosh Trophy for 32nd time

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

West Bengal, on Sunday, lifted the Santosh Trophy for the 32nd time after Manvir Singh struck in the 119th minute for a 1-0 win over Goa, extending their domination in the premier domestic football tournament.

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

The death of Capt Gopinath's dream

The death of Capt Gopinath's dream

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Captain Gopinath's dream of making every Indian fly will now remain just that. But this will rise to another: Mallya's dream of making Kingfisher one of the world's top airlines.

Monsoon Wedding Revisited

Monsoon Wedding Revisited

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'What guides Monsoon Wedding through and through is Mira Nair's openness as a film-maker,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Meet LN Mittal's man in India

Meet LN Mittal's man in India

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Some people stand out just by being unassuming. Sanak Mishra, chief executive officer (CEO), Mittal Steel India, is one of them.

7/11: Accused say they have no faith in court

7/11: Accused say they have no faith in court

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

He looks like an up-and-coming film-star and not that of an alleged jihadi. He also wears a cap like singer-turned-actor Himesh Reshammiya, but is a bit on the hefty side.

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As Kerala gets into the festive mood, police are maintaining tight vigil with the army receiving information that there may be a terror attack in southern parts of the country.

Bank Chor Review: A drab circus of laughs and thrills

Bank Chor Review: A drab circus of laughs and thrills

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This brand of funny by the virtue of I-know-I-cracked-a-bad-joke doesn't quite tickle, says Sukanya Verma.

World Tour Finals: Sindhu outclasses Intanon to enter final; Sameer loses

World Tour Finals: Sindhu outclasses Intanon to enter final; Sameer loses

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

P V Sindhu breezed into the summit clash of the World Tour Finals for the second successive time after prevailing over 2013 World champion Ratchanok Intanon in a tense semi-final.

No stopping Super Sindhu at World Tour Finals

No stopping Super Sindhu at World Tour Finals

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu continued her unbeaten run while debutant Sameer Verma also qualified for the knockout stage with a straight-game win in his last Group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals.

Musharraf ran proxy war in Kashmir in 1990s: Book

Musharraf ran proxy war in Kashmir in 1990s: Book

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, Commander of 4 Corps (Lahore) Lt Gen Mohammed Aziz and Chief of General Staff Gen Mohammed Yusuf had run a proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir in the early 1990s, a new book has claimed.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

Volkswagen to start firings over emissions scandal, say sources

Volkswagen to start firings over emissions scandal, say sources

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Volkswagen will start firing people responsible for rigging US emissions tests and shake up management on Friday,

Crash: Highly recommended

Crash: Highly recommended

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

How far for e-commerce in India?

How far for e-commerce in India?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Real and digital world will converge to sell products and services.

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Taranjit has the ideal temperament to deal with the Americans who understand firmness and appreciate flexibility.' 'He can hold his ground with a cheerful face and still make it clear that India and the US are partners, rivals,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Rogue software on the prowl

Rogue software on the prowl

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The rogue software is designed to look like legitimate security software that is running a trial mode on a user's PC.

World C'ships: Sindhu assures India a medal; Srikanth knocked outa

World C'ships: Sindhu assures India a medal; Srikanth knocked outa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The 22-year-old, who has won a bronze at the 2013 and 2014 editions, disposed off Sun Yu 21-14, 21-9 in 39 minutes at the Emirates Arena.

World Championship: Saina, Sindhu sail into quarters; Srikanth ousted

World Championship: Saina, Sindhu sail into quarters; Srikanth ousted

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Olympic medallists Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu sailed into the women's singles quarter-finals with straight-game wins but it was curtains for Kidambi Srikanth at the BWF Badminton World Championships, in Nanjing, China on Thursday.

WADA says IOC should consider ban on Russian athletes in Rio

WADA says IOC should consider ban on Russian athletes in Rio

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday recommended that the IOC and International Paralympic Committee should consider banning all athletes entered by the Russian Olympic Committee for next month's Rio Olympics.

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'It is not just the police, but all agencies of governance that are progressively being 'captured' by the forces of Hindutva, led by the central government and by the governments of the states where the BJP has power.'

Malisse to meet Nadal in semis

Malisse to meet Nadal in semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The third seeded Belgian dropped a set before beating Fabrice Santoro while the world No 2 proved too good for Davide Sanguinetti at the Chennai Open.

Hyundai, Maruti spat continues

Hyundai, Maruti spat continues

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

In the ongoing tug-of-war for supremacy in the Indian car market, Hyundai blinked first by withdrawing 'temporarily' its advertising brochure 'Xing ahead of the Swift' in response to a legal notice served last week.

Maruti seeks apology from Hyundai

Maruti seeks apology from Hyundai

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Indicating the onset of a fierce battle in the domestic car market, auto leader Maruti Udyog on Friday demanded an apology from competitor Hyundai for engaging in "false, misleading and deceptive" campaign against its new\nproduct 'Swift' or face the

All England Championship: Sindhu crashes out

All England Championship: Sindhu crashes out

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu failed to overcome World No 1 and top seed Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei and crashed out of the All England Championship.

Be careful! Somebody's watching you

Be careful! Somebody's watching you

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Not everybody is under scrutiny, but nobody can get away with small deceptions for much longer. Or so says World Check, which has been in the business of keeping a watch on people with hazy backgrounds. \n\n

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'One must remember that a dragon has a forked tongue,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

IL&FS fallout: Lessons for the rating agencies

IL&FS fallout: Lessons for the rating agencies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Perhaps the way forward could be the introduction of uniform rating standards - on the lines of accounting standards for the accounting profession - with a separate regulating authority for enforcing those standards, says Sudipto Dey.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

Bounce, spin but Saha's safe-as-a-pocket hands have India covered

Bounce, spin but Saha's safe-as-a-pocket hands have India covered

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Saha, 32, possesses none of his predecessor's flamboyance or big-hitting ability with the bat but his dexterity behind the stumps, to go with his determination in front of them, has meant that Dhoni, who now plays only limited-overs cricket, has not really been missed.

How Onir made Karan Johar cry!

How Onir made Karan Johar cry!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

The director talks about his new film, My Brother... Nikhil.

The anatomy of an ugly protest

The anatomy of an ugly protest

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA protest was an ugly rant more consistent with the violent chaos of anarchy, argues Vivek Gumaste.