News for 'hot-seat'

Look who's back on Bigg Boss 14!

Look who's back on Bigg Boss 14!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Sidharth Shukla takes over the show in Salman Khan's absence.

IAF Will Touch The Sky With Further Glory

IAF Will Touch The Sky With Further Glory

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who will head the IAF from October 1, will keep our fighting capabilities sharpened and operationally ready for conflict at all times, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

CAPTURED! An 'extraordinary' meeting of legends

CAPTURED! An 'extraordinary' meeting of legends

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will be seen on the hot seat of popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC).

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

In graphics: The Punjab polls story

In graphics: The Punjab polls story

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Before Punjab goes to the polls: The state's electoral landscape at a glance.

Another Chelsea era begins as Tuchel named manager

Another Chelsea era begins as Tuchel named manager

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Tuchel has agreed an 18-month contract with the option of another year, the west London club announced.

Markram to lead South Africa in ODIs

Markram to lead South Africa in ODIs

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Faf Du Plessis' injury prompted selectors to fast-track the 23 year old to the hot seat.

'I was nobody until I appeared on KBC'

'I was nobody until I appeared on KBC'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'When I won Rs 1 crore, Amitabh Bachchan told my friends to find a girlfriend for me.'

Virat was and will always be the captain, I am his deputy: Rahane

Virat was and will always be the captain, I am his deputy: Rahane

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Ajinkya Rahane made it very clear that the undisputed leader of this side is Virat Kohli and he is happy filling in when required.

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina gets nominated!

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina gets nominated!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Testing times in Bigg Boss 14!

From Big B's hotseat to SRK's

From Big B's hotseat to SRK's

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Prasenjit Sarkar will be the first contestant on Shah Rukh's KBC.

No questions for this KBC

No questions for this KBC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Would you like to sit on KBC's hot chair without having to answer any questions?

Who will be new ICC Chairman?

Who will be new ICC Chairman?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Nomination of candidates by Oct 18, still no unanimity on voting process.

Tough times await new CBI chief

Tough times await new CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Alok Verma, the 1979-batch IPS officer, will be in the hot seat because he will serve in 2018 and into 2019, the year of the general election.

He writes off United and says title is between City and Chelsea...

He writes off United and says title is between City and Chelsea...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Manchester United will struggle to return to the Premier League's summit this season because too many top players have left and not enough signings made, according to former midfielder Paul Scholes.

Kajol-Ajay, Bips-John on KBC2

Kajol-Ajay, Bips-John on KBC2

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Video: Make khichdi like KBC crorepati Babita!

Video: Make khichdi like KBC crorepati Babita!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

"Many people in my village, who thought I could not do anything, are in shock after I won the money," Babita Tade tells Rediff.com Contributor Mohnish Singh.

Review: Amitabh Bachchan kicks off KBC with style

Review: Amitabh Bachchan kicks off KBC with style

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The best chunks of the show were not the ones with Kapil Sharma or any random singing tomfoolery, but the ones where Amitabh Bachchan sat across a participant in the hot-seat and played the game, writes Raja Sen.

Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy: Gambhir

Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy: Gambhir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Former India opener and two-time IPL champion skipper Gautam Gambhir believes Virat Kohli's non-performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain should lead to his removal from the hot seat as it is now a question of accountability.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Justin Trudeau's son joining him at work is oh-so-cute!

Justin Trudeau's son joining him at work is oh-so-cute!

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The Canadian PM, 45, shared a series of heart-warming snaps of himself and his youngest son Hadrien, three, on Facebook, saying: 'Had some company at the office today.'

EPL PIX: Mount goal earns Chelsea victory at Liverpool

EPL PIX: Mount goal earns Chelsea victory at Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Chelsea moved into the Premier League's top four as Mason Mount's superb first-half goal earned them a 1-0 win at champions Liverpool who suffered a club-record fifth straight home league defeat on Thursday.

Lehmann - The man behind Australia's dramatic Ashes turnaround

Lehmann - The man behind Australia's dramatic Ashes turnaround

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Australia's dramatic turnaround to dominate England and win back the Ashes just months after a 3-0 series defeat to their traditional rivals has largely been attributed to the man (Darren Lehmann) they call "Boof".

Moyes braced for 'impossible' task at Manchester United

Moyes braced for 'impossible' task at Manchester United

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

David Moyes, who never won a trophy in 11 years at Everton, said while it would be "impossible" to repeat Alex Ferguson's record, he was driven to continue Manchester United's success and took his self-belief from the fact he had been hand picked by his predecessor.

Meet Kaun Banega Crorepati's first crorepati

Meet Kaun Banega Crorepati's first crorepati

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

'The moment he said my answer was right, I wanted to cry with happiness. But I did not want to cry in front of everyone and spoil my kajal. But I couldn't control my tears' Anamika Majumdar looks back at her winning moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Guess who came to Subhash Ghai's music launch

Guess who came to Subhash Ghai's music launch

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The filmmaker who has worked with some of the biggest names in Bollywood, has almost no one rooting for him now.

Twinkle Khanna makes Karan Johar uncomfortable... yet again

Twinkle Khanna makes Karan Johar uncomfortable... yet again

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Check the fun video.

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil was appointed chairman of the national selection committee on Thursday, while Mohinder Amarnath was sacked after serving just a year on the panel.

BCCI calls SGM to elect new chief on May 22

BCCI calls SGM to elect new chief on May 22

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has called for a Special General Meeting on May 22 in Mumbai to elect its new president following the resignation of Shashank Manohar.

I CHALLENGE the BJP to dissolve the assembly: Yeddy

I CHALLENGE the BJP to dissolve the assembly: Yeddy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Yeddyurappa appears confident that his will not be like the rest of the regional parties that Karnataka has seen. In this interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Yeddyurappa hits out directly at Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and the BJP high command, and challenges them to 'dissolve the assembly and face the people'.

Ferguson eyes director's role at United after coaching job

Ferguson eyes director's role at United after coaching job

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Alex Ferguson sees himself becoming a director at Manchester United when he finally decides to quit management.

Raja Parvez Ashraf is Pakistan's 25th PM

Raja Parvez Ashraf is Pakistan's 25th PM

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The ruling Pakistan People's Party on Friday named former IT Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf as it candidate for the post of prime minister hours before a special session of Parliament convened to elect a new premier.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

There seems to be no "closure" for B S Yediyurappa, the Bharatiya Janata Party's "comeback man" in Karnataka, as he could never complete a full term in office, despite becoming the chief minister four times, surmounting odds. It's also too early to write a political obituary of the 78-year old Lingayat strongman and the 24X7 politician, the face of the party in the state for decades.

CL Preview: Vilanova striking new beat at Barcelona

CL Preview: Vilanova striking new beat at Barcelona

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Tito Vilanova is quietly stamping his authority on the Barcelona team and they head into their Champions League Group G opener at home to Spartak Moscow on Wednesday with La Liga's only perfect record.

I can make a difference if given chance to coach: Ganguly

I can make a difference if given chance to coach: Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is open to coaching the senior national team if the Indian cricket board feels that he is a suitable candidate for the hot seat.

Vilanova, Mourinho face-off as Barca look to defend Super Cup

Vilanova, Mourinho face-off as Barca look to defend Super Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Tito Vilanova was still Pep Guardiola's Barcelona assistant when he hit the headlines last August after Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho jabbed him in the eye during a touchline scuffle in the Spanish Super Cup.

Review: KBC 7 is brimming with promise and knowledge

Review: KBC 7 is brimming with promise and knowledge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Kaun Banega Crorepati 7 can only get better after a promising first episode, says Sukanya Verma.

Dravid backs Dhoni to remain as captain

Dravid backs Dhoni to remain as captain

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Former captain Rahul Dravid has backed Mahendra Singh Dhoni to remain in the hot seat but felt the selectors can, in the near future, consider reducing the current India skipper's workload in one format to get the best out of him.