News for 'taunts'

Ajith's Vedalam teaser is a huge hit!

Ajith's Vedalam teaser is a huge hit!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

Ponting hopes Murali tours Australia

Ponting hopes Murali tours Australia

Rediff.com31 May 2004

"I'm sure the Australian public would love to see him here," the Australia captain said.

Review: The bitter truth about De De Pyaar De

Review: The bitter truth about De De Pyaar De

Rediff.com17 May 2019

De De Pyaar De is a Radio Play being passed off as a Motion Picture, says Sreehari Nair.

Alpay given time off after Beckham row

Alpay given time off after Beckham row

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

The Turkey defender was allowed to spend time with his family, his club Aston Villa said.

You have taken liberty with facts: Jairam Ramesh's angry letter to FM

You have taken liberty with facts: Jairam Ramesh's angry letter to FM

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

In a strongly worded letter to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Congress' Jairam Ramesh accused him of distorting facts.

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Nastase was also heard to call her and British No. 1 Johanna Konta "f****** b******" during the Davis Cup competition being held in Constanta, Romania.

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

1st time in 125 years: Harvard Republican Club rejects Trump

1st time in 125 years: Harvard Republican Club rejects Trump

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

In a major blow to Donald Trump, the prestigious Harvard Republican Club today announced that it will not support the Republican presidential nominee in the November general elections.

Vanita: Sworn to justice

Vanita: Sworn to justice

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

Vanita Gupta, who won the release of 46 wrongly-accused African Americans in Tulia, Texas, is the first winner of the India Abroad Publisher's Special Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Yeddyurappa defends decision to give tickets to Reddy brothers

Yeddyurappa defends decision to give tickets to Reddy brothers

Rediff.com6 May 2018

BJP's chief ministerial candidate said that winning each assembly constituency was important for the party.

Leicester's Vardy got death threats over Ranieri sacking

Leicester's Vardy got death threats over Ranieri sacking

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Ranieri left the Midlands club in February, just nine months after winning the Premier League title, with Leicester 17th in the standings and battling relegation. Vardy has since faced accusations of influencing the decision to sack the Italian.

5 sure-fire signs your boss doesn't like you

5 sure-fire signs your boss doesn't like you

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

If your boss deliberately keeps you out of the loop, it's time you wake up and smell the coffee.

Musharraf pledges to 'eliminate' Al Qaeda

Musharraf pledges to 'eliminate' Al Qaeda

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

Heaping scorn at a audio tape purported to be from Al Qaeda's second-in-command Ayman al-Zawahiri seeking the overthrow of his government, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Friday asserted he would "eliminate" all Al Qaeda terrorists.

El Chapo's blinged-up kids flaunt their outrageous lifestyle

El Chapo's blinged-up kids flaunt their outrageous lifestyle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

An insight into the flamboyant, violent lives of El Chapo's children

England find their Plan B

England find their Plan B

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Ashley Giles has grabbed 18 wickets in two Tests against the West Indies.

'Today, I feel like I am born again'

'Today, I feel like I am born again'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'When Arnab Goswami announced on TV, it's over, it's done, dad patted me with love and said congrats.' 'I broke down' Nakshatra Bagwe, a 'proud gay' film-maker and activist from Mumbai, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair.

Youth disillusionment with Modi-2 has been rapid and deep

Youth disillusionment with Modi-2 has been rapid and deep

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

'The economy is in a free fall.'
'And it's been declining for so long, so consistently, that the promise of growth and better days now looks a fantasy.' 'A mid-1970s kind of pessimism, even hopelessness, is growing among the young.' 'This isn't what Mr Modi promised them.' 'Their aspirations and needs are clear and present, and not being fulfilled,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Kumaraswamy moves confidence motion in assembly

Kumaraswamy moves confidence motion in assembly

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Facing a truncated strength caused by the en masse resignation of 16 ruling coalition MLAs, Kumaraswamy moved a one-line motion, saying the House expressed confidence in the 14-month old ministry headed by him.

Modi's Parliament speech decoded

Modi's Parliament speech decoded

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Seems more than half of the 'desh' remained untouched by his 'samajik ekta ka andolan',' points out Jyoti Punwani.

Twitter employee deactivates Trump's account

Twitter employee deactivates Trump's account

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Twitter initially said the account had been "inadvertently deactivated due to human error", but later indicated it was done intentionally by a departing worker.

Mayawati demolishes Modi's aura

Mayawati demolishes Modi's aura

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Mayawati is an experienced politician with a track record in national politics much longer than Modi's.' 'She must be sensing from the tremors in the Hindi heartland she crisscrossed in recent months that the prospect of another Modi-led government at the Centre is fast receding,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

Glorious failure a fitting finale for Atletico's Calderon

Glorious failure a fitting finale for Atletico's Calderon

Rediff.com11 May 2017

In the dying minutes of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid, a thunderstorm rolled in and drenched Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon stadium.

Review: Andavan Kattalai is not to be missed

Review: Andavan Kattalai is not to be missed

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

S Saraswathi recommends the fun film, Andavan Kattalai.

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The announcement by Attorney General Jeff Sessions comes within days of President Donald Trump firing his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Opposition demands Law Minister Tomar's sacking, attack Kejriwal

Opposition demands Law Minister Tomar's sacking, attack Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Opposition parties on Tuesday demanded that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal step down owning "moral responsibility" after a Bihar University told Delhi High Court that provisional certificate of law minister in his government Jitender Singh Tomar is "fabricated".

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Anti-racism body says England game should have been abandoned

Anti-racism body says England game should have been abandoned

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Kick It Out said it was 'sickened by the disgusting racist abuse' and suggested UEFA should have taken stronger action.

Gau rakshaks, Nehru and a poet's migration to Pakistan

Gau rakshaks, Nehru and a poet's migration to Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Little has changed in Digital India. The issue that rocked the nation 100 years ago still creates a furore in Indian society, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

Bigg Boss 10: Lokesh is on fire!

Bigg Boss 10: Lokesh is on fire!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

She is upset with Navin, Manveer and Manu.

Modi began personal attacks: Mani Shankar Aiyar on tea-vendor jibe

Modi began personal attacks: Mani Shankar Aiyar on tea-vendor jibe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Congress MP Mani Shankar Aiyar, who stirred up a controversy with his "tea-vendor" taunt against Narendra Modi, on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate of starting personal attacks against leaders and said he had only given a "fitting reply".

1983 WC final was biggest disappointment of my career: Garner

1983 WC final was biggest disappointment of my career: Garner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Recalling the monumental upset when the mighty West Indies were stunned by India in the 1983 Prudential World Cup final, pacer Joel Garner said that the loss was the biggest disappointment of his decade-long cricket career.

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Many former players believe that storming out of games is a powerful tool to counter racism, a move that will force administrators to take the problem more seriously, and act in a way that compels clubs to obliterate such a culture and evict those responsible, says Dhruv Munjal.

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field on Friday

National Kabaddi player's wife commits suicide, alleges harassment, dowry

National Kabaddi player's wife commits suicide, alleges harassment, dowry

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

In a long video message and a suicide note, Lalita has accused her in-laws and husband of "mental and physical harassment" over several issues, including dowry and her past.