News for 'deception'

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While man and a woman were reported killed when trees came crashing down on them in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, a 13-year-old girl died in a similar incident in adjoining Howrah. No casualties have been reported from Odisha yet.

'America is pushing a new agenda in Pakistan'

'America is pushing a new agenda in Pakistan'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Adrian Levy , co-author of the recently-published Deception- Pakistan, the United States and the Global Nuclear Weapons Conspiracy, told rediff.com in an exclusive interview that an honest investigation into the assassination of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto may reveal the hand of the country's military behind it.

Workers more prone to lie in e-mails

Workers more prone to lie in e-mails

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

According to lead researcher Liuba Belkin of Lehigh University, "There is a growing concern in the workplace over e-mail communications, and it comes down to trust. In their study, the researchers handed 48 MBA students $89 to divide between themselves and another party who only knew the dollar amount fell somewhere between $5 and 100.

Plan panel seeks new body to rap misleading ads

Plan panel seeks new body to rap misleading ads

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

There would be a gap in legislation to be caused by proposed winding up of MRTPC with respect to unfair trade practices. The gap can be filled in be establishing NCPA through enactment of National Consumer Protection Authority Act, the document said. The MRTPC, which has been looking into various unfair trade practices would be wound up to make way for Competition Commission, which is likely to be fully operational by the end of next year.

Health benefits: Medicare's costly doughnut hole

Health benefits: Medicare's costly doughnut hole

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Seniors dread this time of year, when they run out of Medicare drug coverage and have to pay out of pocket. Some just stop taking their drugs.

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Rajiv Chhatwal, Rupinder Kaur and Harinder Singh and companies Global Access Technical Support, Source Pundit and Helios Digital Media LLC were the defendants that had been charged in October 2016 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of its ongoing crackdown against tech support scams.

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Taking note of the concern by petitioners Karmanya Singh Sareen and Shreya Sethi, the high court wished to examine the issue and asked the concerned authorities to file their reply by September 14.

Indian Football PIX: Late goal sees FC Goa rescue a point

Indian Football PIX: Late goal sees FC Goa rescue a point

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Adolfo Miranda scored the all-important goal of the match at a rain-soaked Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

False claim on mileage: Bajaj in trouble

False claim on mileage: Bajaj in trouble

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Auto giant Bajaj Auto has landed in trouble for its "misleading and deceptive" advertisements as a consumer court has asked it to compensate a scooter owner who was lured into buying the vehicle due to the company's allegedly false claims on its mileage.Holding the auto-major guilty of causing "mental agony and harassment," Justice Kapoor directed the company to pay Rs 15,000 to New Delhi resident Karan Pal Singh, whose four-stroke scooter gave him an average of 34 km a litre

ABN Amro faces MRTPC heat

ABN Amro faces MRTPC heat

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

India's anti-monopoly watchdog has launched a judicial probe against ABN-Amro Bank after a preliminary investigation found the lender engaging in deceptive practices in its credit cards business.

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

For fun's sake, Sukanya Verma puts together an ambitious, star-studded wish list of actors we'd love to see in all the key roles just in case someone decided to do a Hindi version.

Review: Anjathe

Review: Anjathe

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

With Chitiram Pesuthadi, Mysskin announced his arrival as a name to reckon with.

Saina disappoints as Japan rout India 5-0 in Uber Cup

Saina disappoints as Japan rout India 5-0 in Uber Cup

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Saina Nehwal squandered four match points in her singles match as a young Indian women team bowed out of the Uber Cup Final after being hammered 0-5 by five-time champions Japan in a Group A match, in Bangkok.

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.

All England Championship: Sindhu, Prannoy enter quarters; Srikanth bows out

All England Championship: Sindhu, Prannoy enter quarters; Srikanth bows out

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu progressed to the quarter-finals of the All England Championship with a hard-fought win over Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol in women's singles, in Birmingham.

Armani takes you on a fashion high

Armani takes you on a fashion high

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

At the Milan Fashion Week, Giorgio Armani presented flattering silhouettes and sharp designs.

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 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.

Cong slams Pak for dragging Rahul's name in UN petition

Cong slams Pak for dragging Rahul's name in UN petition

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

There is no room for Pakistan or any other foreign country to interfere in Kashmir, Rahul said.

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.

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.

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.

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.