News for 'paraphernalia'

Why do India, Pakistan bend before the US?

Why do India, Pakistan bend before the US?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

India and Pakistan that will not tolerate a sneeze from the other side without opening the entire paraphernalia of forensic science, stand like dummies when the US manipulates both at will, says Seema Mustafa.

The many PROBLEMS with a BRICS bank

The many PROBLEMS with a BRICS bank

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The BRICS bank is simply too expensive a proposition for a group of developing countries that includes many who are already overspending domestically.

VIDEO ga ga: Congress, BJP go after each other in Gujarat

VIDEO ga ga: Congress, BJP go after each other in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Election campaigning in India can never be complete without promises, abuses, allegations and counter-allegations flying about thick and fast. The growing popularity of the social media platforms and electronic paraphernalia has made the parties even more excited.

Solo review: A One-time Watch

Solo review: A One-time Watch

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'It's funny how often Solo gloats in its own nostalgia.' 'It's like Chewbacca's groaning presence, John Williams classic tune and other familiar props and paraphernalia, everything is just doing its bit to compensate for Harrison Ford's sorely missed devilry,' says Sukanya Verma.

PCB officials in Kolkata for recce ahead of series

PCB officials in Kolkata for recce ahead of series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

A six-member team from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata on Sunday for a recce of the facilities, ahead of the side's One-Day International against India at the Eden Gardens on January 3.

Music Review: Players is a mixed bag of winners and fillers

Music Review: Players is a mixed bag of winners and fillers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

After four very popular albums this year, Ready, Bodyguard, Dum Maaro Dum and Mausam, Pritam dishes out yet another album that is a mix of sure-shot winners and drab space fillers.

Meet the people who drive the Indian luxury market

Meet the people who drive the Indian luxury market

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

It's a closed club. No real estate developer or retailer who may have made serious money recently can get into luxury. The domain is reserved for those who are exposed to these brands and understand their finer aspects.

Army chief meets Pranab ahead of SC ruling on age row

Army chief meets Pranab ahead of SC ruling on age row

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

On the eve of the Supreme Court hearing of his petition on age, Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Thursday met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who has been informally acting as a trouble-shooter in the controversy.

Vote! Your Favourite James Bond film!

Vote! Your Favourite James Bond film!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Take this fun poll now!

Review: Lafangey Parindey lacks spunk

Review: Lafangey Parindey lacks spunk

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The indispensible rawness that defines some of the coolest portrayals of the roguish hero by the likes of Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Aamir Khan, is missing from Pradeep Sarkar's latest offering, Lafangey Parindey.

Apoorvaragam is disappointing

Apoorvaragam is disappointing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Apoorvaragam -- Sibi Malayil's much anticipated film is worth your time only for the effort of the youngsters, otherwise a disappointment.

At Nigambodh Ghat, staff grapples with Covid rush, family's worry

At Nigambodh Ghat, staff grapples with Covid rush, family's worry

Rediff.com20 May 2021

People working at the Nigambodh Ghat -- perhaps the busiest cremation site in the national capital in the wake of outbreak of the pandemic -- go about their job with resilience, helping in whatever way possible.

What I am doing during the lockdown :)))

What I am doing during the lockdown :)))

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'It has caused our cook no little mirth that the sahib next door -- who heads a factory with several hundred, or thousand, workers -- can be spotted doing jharoo-pocha,' observes Kishore Singh.

All about virtues of diversification

All about virtues of diversification

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

The current crisis highlights the value of diversification in cushioning its impact at various levels.

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Prakash Desai, Nathan DeSai's father, said his son was depressed because his law practice was not going well.

Cops on poll duty get meal from 'Namo Foods'

Cops on poll duty get meal from 'Namo Foods'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Officials clarified that the food packets were procured from Namo Food Shop and not from any political party.

Lessons from Bollywood: DOs and DON'TS of Holi!

Lessons from Bollywood: DOs and DON'TS of Holi!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Before you dash out of the house with all your playful paraphernalia, pick some tips from Bollywood of responsible celebrating.

All the details of the Ash-Abhi wedding

All the details of the Ash-Abhi wedding

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Where the flowers, laddoos, and mehndi will come from.

Bangla firing unprovoked; did not fire a single bullet: BSF

Bangla firing unprovoked; did not fire a single bullet: BSF

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Border Security Force also defended its party leader or post commander of the local area wearing shorts during the flag meeting, saying it is a requirement of that special geographical area.

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The terrorists now knew that I was the only one in the room, that I was injured and that I could not continue this battle for long.

Top Aussie official in India

Top Aussie official in India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Cricket Australia's General Manager Michael Brown will discuss various details like travelling and lodging arrangements and practice facilities.

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'You will not have a vaccine for everyone initially.'

My 2019 resolution :)

My 2019 resolution :)

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Last year, his family forced Kishore Singh not to write anything about them...

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The government must figure out what the Chinese game plan is and thwart the endgame before it is upon us, possibly in early winter, advises David Devadas.

India's Greatest Win

India's Greatest Win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

What happened at the Gabba on January 19, 2021 now sits at the pinnacle of India's most significant Test wins, declares Faisal Shariff.

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The incident caused panic among passengers who were not allowed to exit the terminal for some time.

C U Soon review

C U Soon review

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

What Director Mahesh Narayanan captures perfectly in C U Soon is the texture of our online conversations, observes Sreehari Nair.

Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Yogi Adityanath has turned Lucknow's VVIP guest house into his seat of power.

To counter China's buildup, India to move ITBP command to Leh

To counter China's buildup, India to move ITBP command to Leh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Having the ITBP and the Army at the same operational location will resolve these issues as well, the sources said.

BJP gets 12 times more high value donations than other parties

BJP gets 12 times more high value donations than other parties

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

BJP received chunk of the funds at Rs 437.04 crore, while Congress got Rs 26.65 crore.

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

After talks between the King and President Kovind, the two sides inked three pacts providing for cooperation in polar science, innovation and research and in maritime spheres.

65 bags of heroin discovered from Philip Seymour Hoffman's apartment

65 bags of heroin discovered from Philip Seymour Hoffman's apartment

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The actor was found with a hypodermic needle sticking out of his arm.

Ahead of Independence Day, Op Lal Quila launched

Ahead of Independence Day, Op Lal Quila launched

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Lal Quila' is being spearheaded by the elite dog squad of ITBP with 20 dogs, followed by those from the army and delhi police.

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The National Security Guard, which protects some of the most 'vulnerable' VVIPs of the country, is set to shed its load in this theater and transfer some of these protectees to other paramilitary forces after an "in principle" nod by the union home ministry.

War of words breaks out between BJP, Gogoi over Rajnath's visit to Assam

War of words breaks out between BJP, Gogoi over Rajnath's visit to Assam

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The Congress government in Assam and the opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party, are engaged in war of words over a purported visit of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to the troubled Assam-Nagaland boundary areas where situation is limping back to normalcy.

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings.

12 wacky moments from Burning Man

12 wacky moments from Burning Man

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Some call it a social experiment, some see it as an interactive arts festival and some see it as a damn good rave party.

Can't Buy Me Love star Amanda Peterson no more

Can't Buy Me Love star Amanda Peterson no more

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood.

UP's record on law and order is disgraceful

UP's record on law and order is disgraceful

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'Yogiji has neither been successful in reducing crime in the state nor has he been able to make the people feel that they are safe,' says one UP minister.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'