News for 'misery'

Sadhvi has given up food: Shiv Sena

Sadhvi has given up food: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The Shiv Sena on Monday alleged that the Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Thakur was being tortured by the Mumbai police and that she had stopped partaking food for the last eight days.

New Zealand shock Australia in thriller

New Zealand shock Australia in thriller

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

Australia's misery continued, with New Zealand beating them by two wickets in Perth on Sunday in a low-scoring first ODI in the five-match ODI series. Chasing a victory target of 182, New Zealand huffed and puffed before Ross Taylor (64) propped them. Needing five runs off the last over, the Kiwis levelled the score with the fifth ball before captain Daniel Vettori hit a boundary off the last delivery from Nathan Bracken for a memorable win.

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'This bill is for the children of Partition who are still subject to inhuman barbarism because they profess a faith rooted in India.' 'If India fails them, we shall be no better than a Pakistan which brutalises its minorities and has turned into a factory of intolerant bigots,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Jankovic knocked out of Open by Bartoli

Jankovic knocked out of Open by Bartoli

Rediff.com25 Jan 2009

Top seed Jelena Jankovic was knocked out of the Australian Open fourth round by an aggressive Marion Bartoli on Sunday. The Frenchwoman capitalised on the Serbian's poor service game and blasted winners at every opportunity before she ended the world number one's misery 6-1, 6-4 in just 82 minutes.

Do the politicial parties care about Punjab's farmers?

Do the politicial parties care about Punjab's farmers?

Rediff.com11 May 2009

At the start of the election process in Punjab it was expected that the farmers's suicides and the problems they faced would be a major issue during the campaign. However, few leaders have spoken strongly about this issue.

Monsoon: Be a Citizen Reporter

Monsoon: Be a Citizen Reporter

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Monsoon: Be a Citizen Reporter

Kiwi captain Williamson laid low by bug, could be fit in time for 2nd Test

Kiwi captain Williamson laid low by bug, could be fit in time for 2nd Test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was on Thursday hit by a bug, compounding the visiting team's misery, but opener Tom Latham sounded optimistic about the batsman's availability in the second Test against India beginning in Kolkata on Friday.

Asif's 'B' sample also tests positive

Asif's 'B' sample also tests positive

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Beleaguered Pakistan speedster Mohammad Asif's misery continue to grow. His 'B' sample has tested positive for a banned substance. It had approximately 5.4 milligrams of nandrolone traces in his urine sample. Asif's lawyer Shahid Karim confirmed on Tuesday that the pacer did test positive for a second time and added that he will appeal against the verdict.

Guys: Here's what women really want!

Guys: Here's what women really want!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

'What women want?' This is one question that has always left guys scratching their heads, and now women have themselves come out in the open to reveal what exactly they look for in their dream man.

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

"People accused me of breaking up marriages when I asked women to stand up for themselves," said Dr Kasturi Rajadhyaksha, who was inducted in the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame in September.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona moved 10 points clear with a 4-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday after second place Atletico Madrid slipped up at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in a 2-0 defeat.

Assam: Floods claim 17 lives

Assam: Floods claim 17 lives

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Devastating floods in north Assam districts of North Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Sonitpur have so far taken lives of 17 flood-hit, besides causing misery to over eight lakh people.

Milan win, Spurs' nightmare continues

Milan win, Spurs' nightmare continues

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Udinese inflicted more misery on hapless Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-0 UEFA Cup group stage victory.

Mon'soon' in Delhi

Mon'soon' in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Breaking a record of 108 years, monsoon on Sunday hit New Delhi almost a fortnight ahead of the schedule.

Is Narendra Modi's anguish over Gujarat riots genuine? Your Say!

Is Narendra Modi's anguish over Gujarat riots genuine? Your Say!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

We are asking YOU, our dear readers, if you think Narendra Modi's remorse is genuine?

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'In countries like Japan, one out of 11.7 tests turns out to be positive, which is among the highest in the world. Italy tests 6.7 persons for one positive test while the USA tests 5.3 persons and the United Kingdom 3.4'

7 things to NEVER do after a breakup

7 things to NEVER do after a breakup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Don't date someone just to forget your ex.

AAI suspension overshadows archers' stellar 2019 show

AAI suspension overshadows archers' stellar 2019 show

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Suspension, internal mudslinging and factionalism overshadowed some stellar performances by Indian archers as the sport went from bad to worse with just a few months left for Tokyo Olympics in an eventful 2019. The biggest blow to Indian archery came in August when World Archery suspended the national federation after two warring groups conducted parallel elections in Delhi and Chandigarh in a clear defiance of the international body's guidelines.

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'It is absolutely important for us to continue to message to people that they must wear masks, keep physical distancing, as much as is practically possible, at work or at home.'

Liverpool cruise past hapless Newcastle

Liverpool cruise past hapless Newcastle

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

Liverpool piled more misery on Newcastle United with a 3-0 victory at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. First-half goals from Jermaine Pennant and Fernando Torres, his 25th of the season, and Steven Gerrard's effort after the break strengthened Liverpool's hold on fourth place over city rivals Everton.

Country has to be saved from 'khooni insaan': Beni

Country has to be saved from 'khooni insaan': Beni

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

In a veiled retaliatory attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for his 'khooni panja' (killer paw) remarks, Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma today said the country has to be saved from a 'khooni insaan' (murderous person).

Double retirement for Force India at British GP

Double retirement for Force India at British GP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

There seems simply no end to Force India's misery, as the Formula One outfit finished its 'home' race at the British Grand Prix on Sunday with another double retirement against its name. Neither of the Force India cars could survive the tough, wet conditions at the rain-lashed Silverstone track and Adrian Sutil was the first to crash out after 10 laps.

Moin Khan asked to explain casino night out

Moin Khan asked to explain casino night out

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Pakistan's misery continues during the World Cup now chief selector Moin Khan is in the dock for a Casino night out with his wife after the team's defeat against the West Indies on Saturday night.

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Third tier Peterborough United produced the performance of the FA Cup fourth round when they twice came from behind in the dying minutes to earn a 2-2 draw at Premier League West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Skincare tips for the monsoon

Skincare tips for the monsoon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Skincare expert Dr Parul Kolhe tells us how to keep our skin healthy and glowing all through the monsoon.

'Trump baby' blimp flies above London as hundreds protest US president

'Trump baby' blimp flies above London as hundreds protest US president

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A controversial 'baby Trump' blimp is flying near British Parliament on Friday morning as hundreds descend on London to protest against the US president's controversial visit to the United Kingdom.

Floods: Helpless Bihar seeks PM's help

Floods: Helpless Bihar seeks PM's help

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Nitish also requested Dr Singh to tour flood affected areas of Bihar to personally assess the damages of property and miseries to millions.

'Superstar Kohli can keep Test cricket alive'

'Superstar Kohli can keep Test cricket alive'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India's seam attack is one of the best that we have seen, reckons former South Africa captain Graeme Smith.

Your mobiles & iPods may cause allergies

Your mobiles & iPods may cause allergies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Todd Resengart, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Stony Brook University, said that in addition to pollen-producing allergies, gadgets like cell phones and iPods in particular can affect the users allergic to certain metals and minerals used in manufacturing.

PMO's remark on price rise 'very insulting', CPI-M

PMO's remark on price rise 'very insulting', CPI-M

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

The Communist Party of India-Marxist took 'extremely strong objection' to the remark of the Prime Minister's Office that parties should eschew temptation of politicising the misery of the people and said the statement on price rise was 'very insulting'. CPM said that as a political party, it is its responsibility to raise the issue of the plight of the people.

PHOTOS: Sweden rout Mexico but both qualify for last 16

PHOTOS: Sweden rout Mexico but both qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Mexico, needing only a draw to reach the World Cup round of 16, were level 0-0 with Sweden at half-time in their Group F match on Wednesday, after surviving an aerial bombardment and a VAR review.

Tuffey bowls Chandigarh Lions to victory

Tuffey bowls Chandigarh Lions to victory

Rediff.com15 Mar 2008

A fine spell of swing bowling by New Zealand pacer Daryl Tuffey (3/15) helped Chandigarh Lions register a 34-run win over Delhi Giants in the sixth match of the ICL's Twenty20 tournament in Panchkula on Saturday. Chasing 154 for victory, Giants were bundled out for 119 in the penultimate over.

Old airports? No viable use seen yet

Old airports? No viable use seen yet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

With the nationwide agitation of airport authorities coming to a halt, passengers are still left with the burden of non-connectivity to the new airports. Parliamentary reports have been ignored while developing the new airports, which are now left with no proper infrastructure supporting connectivity. The government can however renegotiate with the developers and try to lift the burden from the passengers' head as they will have to shell out extra money and extra time.

Tashkent Files: Irony does surya namaskars

Tashkent Files: Irony does surya namaskars

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'This film is a product of a dangerous trend to take just a sprinkling of truth, mix it with free-flowing speculation and present it as historical facts,' says Manavi Kapur.

Prakash Amritraj in 2nd round of Aptos Challenger

Prakash Amritraj in 2nd round of Aptos Challenger

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Prakash Amritraj continued his good run of form as he upset top seed Amer Delic of the United States in the first round of the Aptos Challenger in California on Wednesday. The Indian Davis Cupper, who had made it to the final of the Newport ATP last week, beat Delic 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the opening round match that was played over two days.

Nitin Bal Chauhan's hard-hitting plans for LFW

Nitin Bal Chauhan's hard-hitting plans for LFW

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Delhi designer Nitin Bal Chauhan intends to take Fashion Week by storm with his collection this year. Here's a sneak peek.

Ronaldo furious with Rafa's free-kick advice

Ronaldo furious with Rafa's free-kick advice

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo has been involved in a new row with Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez, according to reports in the Spanish media. The reports claim that the Portuguese striker was left fuming and walked out of the room after he was asked by Benitez to undergo a biometric analysis in order to improve his free-kick scoring rate.

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

To mark the anniversary of note ban, the Congress was observing a 'black day'.

Meet a COVID-19 warrior with a difference

Meet a COVID-19 warrior with a difference

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Am I going to take my money with me when I die tomorrow?' asks Kadar Shaikh when asked about the money he spent to develop two COVID-19 isolation centres with 145 beds by spending more than Rs 1 crore.