News for 'sleepless nights'

Server glitch delays revenue officials' exam in Maha; govt orders probe

Server glitch delays revenue officials' exam in Maha; govt orders probe

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Anand Rayate, senior IAS officer and state coordinator for the Talathi Recruitment Exam-2023, said the statewide test conducted with the help of IT major TCS started at 11 am, instead of 9 am scheduled originally, after the fault was rectified.

'I couldn't sleep for 8-9 days': Ashwin on why he had to leave IPL midway

'I couldn't sleep for 8-9 days': Ashwin on why he had to leave IPL midway

Rediff.com28 May 2021

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday said he had to leave the IPL midway as almost everyone in his family got infected with COVID-19 and he had sleepless nights worrying about their safety while he was playing in the T20 competition.

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first.

Honking kept Obama's security men at Taj awake

Honking kept Obama's security men at Taj awake

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Some of the American security officials, who arrived in Mumbai days before US President Barack Obama's visit and checked into Taj Mahal hotel, had to spend "sleepless nights" for a few days not because of security reasons but due to continuous honking of vehicles plying on the roads.

Rising Kosi River poses flood threat in Bihar

Rising Kosi River poses flood threat in Bihar

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

A day after a flood alert was sounded in Bihar, memories of the devastating 'Kosi' flood of 2008 is haunting lakhs of people in the Kosi region of Bihar.

Tendulkar pays tribute to nurses, says grateful for everything they do

Tendulkar pays tribute to nurses, says grateful for everything they do

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on May 12

Under heavy debt? Don't despair, try this!

Under heavy debt? Don't despair, try this!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Ramkumar is under extremely heavy debt. Can he survive it?

UK thieves ship metal and copper to India, China

UK thieves ship metal and copper to India, China

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Police and detective agencies in Britain are getting sleepless nights as metal thieves are pillaging thousands of properties, including churches, historic buildings and the railway network for lead, copper and other metal and shipping these to India and China.

Seven simple tips to beat exam stress

Seven simple tips to beat exam stress

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

It's exam time again! The sun is always shining and you are stuck indoors hitting the books, right? Sleepless nights, revision stress and tension, tension, tension! Here are 7 simple ways to beat exam stress.

Advani fuelled fire that razed Babri: IPS officer

Advani fuelled fire that razed Babri: IPS officer

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

A senior Indian Police Service officer deposed before a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday as a prosecution witness in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case, in which L K Advani and other Sangh Parivar leaders have been accused of inciting violence.

Green activists concerned over People's Car

Green activists concerned over People's Car

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Ratan Tata, chairman of India's sprawling Tata Group, on Thursday will pull the covers off a car that is dividing his country

TN cop mimicking LTTE chief lands in trouble

TN cop mimicking LTTE chief lands in trouble

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Shyam Sundar, posted in the Police Control Room in the town, had spoken on the walkie-talkie over the past three days claiming himself to be Prabhakaran and threatened to disturb the conference, saying LTTE had lost respect in Tamil Nadu after the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Where are the missing students of Beed?

Where are the missing students of Beed?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Dozens of young students have gone missing from Beed in the last eight years. While intelligence agencies fear that the youth have been brainwashed into the doctrine of terror in the wake of the communal carnage in Gujarat, anxious family members spend sleepless nights worrying over the safety of their missing sons.

Global crisis: Kashmir Valley melting

Global crisis: Kashmir Valley melting

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Although investments have been few and far between in the valley, which has had to live under the shadow of attacks by militants from across the border since 1989, the economist said there was a risk that even those who had invested could wind up operations.

No place can match the thrill of playing in India: Pak assistant coach

No place can match the thrill of playing in India: Pak assistant coach

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Rehan Butt, Pakistan's assistant coach believes that India and Pakistan should play more matches.

What's Modi Up To?

What's Modi Up To?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission, should the government of the day refrain from taking an active interest in policy making for the next five years and let that be the function of the new government?, asks A K Bhattacharya.

How would you recognize a fake note?

How would you recognize a fake note?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

The RBI has issued certain guidelines to detect counterfeit notes. Some of the common ways to detect fake are Watermark, Security Thread, Colour and Fluorescence.

Why India is so full of charlatans

Why India is so full of charlatans

Rediff.com13 May 2010

By not putting in place mechanisms to ensure there is punishment for sinning, India is creating the right environment for 'moral hazard'.

I am not worried about the money: Shah Rukh

I am not worried about the money: Shah Rukh

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Knight Riders IPL franchise owner Shah Rukh admitted he is more worried about the comfort factor for the spectators in Kolkata rather than the sale of tickets.

Mumbai Indians rope in Hrithik Roshan

Mumbai Indians rope in Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

The Sachin Tendulkar-led Mumbai Indians have roped in Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan as their brand ambassador to drum up support for the team in the Indian Premier League starting on April 18. "Hrithik symbolises the spirit of the team," said R Balachandran, director of the newly formed Indiawin Sports -- a subsidiary of Reliance Industries which owns the franchise outfit, at a media conference to outline the team's marketing campaign on Monday.

Bollywood's new breed of heroes

Bollywood's new breed of heroes

Rediff.com12 May 2009

As actors, Deepak Dobriyal, Raj Singh, Sid Makkar and Arjun Mathur are still waiting for that one critical break that will put them on an even more comfortable pedestal.

Is the PM not losing sleep over Sarabjit, asks BJP

Is the PM not losing sleep over Sarabjit, asks BJP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

With Pakistan reportedly deciding to hang Indian national Sarabjit Singh, the BJP on Monday asked the government to talk to Islamabad "sternly" to save the "innocent" person from the gallows. The Opposition party had a dig at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying he had said that he was having "sleepless nights" when Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef was arrested in Australia last year but was silent on the Sarabjit issue.

MP: Gas leak leaves 200 people sick

MP: Gas leak leaves 200 people sick

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

New Zealand PM Key hosts Team India

New Zealand PM Key hosts Team India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on Thursday hosted an official dinner for the visiting Indian cricket team which was also attended by Daniel Vettori-led national side at the Parliament in Wellington. Welcoming Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men and the Kiwis, Key quipped that the tight finishes in the matches between the two teams had made for some sleepless nights in his household.

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Bangladesh Test and T20 captain was handed a two-year suspension by the ICC for failing to report three corrupt approaches.

How to lighten your debt burden

How to lighten your debt burden

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Here is how to deal with rising interest rates and a more scientific credit appraisal process in 2010.

Is your company delisting? Know your rights

Is your company delisting? Know your rights

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Delisting in India is protected by one of the strongest laws in the world. According to the new Sebi delisting regulations, delisting can happen only in the rarest of rare cases.

First Look: Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!

First Look: Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Abhay Deol has a penchant for off-beat roles in equally off-beat films (remember Manorama Six Feet Under, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local?). This time around the actor is playing a thief Bunty alias Devendra who gave Delhi police sleepless night in his latest film, Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye.

V-Day Invite: Share your love story with us

V-Day Invite: Share your love story with us

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

How did you find your Miss/Mr Perfect? Tell us.

Five-match series was probably right, says Nielsen

Five-match series was probably right, says Nielsen

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

'More matches are scheduled keeping television interests in mind and we can't complain when that is the issue,' said Australia coach, reflected on the hectic schedule of the ongoing series.

Theatre premiering Last Lear attacked

Theatre premiering Last Lear attacked

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

The premiere of Amitabh Bachchan's latest film, The Last Lear was cancelled after the theatre in which it was to be held was attacked by supporters of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

I'm positive about my tennis future: Federer

I'm positive about my tennis future: Federer

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The birth of twins Charlene Riva and Myla Rose was supposed to mark the moment when their dad Roger Federer lost his appetite to win titles -- at least that is what the all-conquering Swiss's rivals were hoping for.

Musharraf's opponent in India

Musharraf's opponent in India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The man Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is shaking hands with is Maulana Fazlur Rahman, one of Pakistan's hardline Opposition leaders, and one of those who often gives General Pervez Musharraf sleepless nights.

Exams: How parents can help their kids

Exams: How parents can help their kids

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

A parent can provide emotional support to the child during exams.

The secret behind Hero Honda's success

The secret behind Hero Honda's success

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Hero Honda, the country's largest and most valuable two-wheeler company, said it logged sales of 370,575 two-wheelers in April, up 29.5 per cent from April 2008.

The 9 safest investments for you

The 9 safest investments for you

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Government-backed options give the highest security. Here's a new gameplan with old warhorses.

Chikungunya scare hits Kerala tourism

Chikungunya scare hits Kerala tourism

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Kerala is targetting revenue of Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) from the tourism sector this year and the season is set to commence.

'The Purest Love I've Ever Known'

'The Purest Love I've Ever Known'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Star mums celebrate Mother's Day with cute pictures of their children.

Countdown to CAT: A few tips

Countdown to CAT: A few tips

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

How do you tackle November 21? These tips will help.