News for 'watchman'

Law catches up with DMK, but what about the others?

Law catches up with DMK, but what about the others?

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The 2G scam is a perfect occasion for us to travel a bit further and punish all those who could have prevented the fraud and yet chose to remain silent. Should we fail, we would have learned no lesson from the 2G scam, says M R Venkatesh.

When England's No 11 opened the innings and shone!

When England's No 11 opened the innings and shone!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'It was good fun to be out there. It was great to bat with Roy. He gave me a lot of confidence and allowed me to just play the way I wanted to play'

Bengaluru: 3-year-old sexually assaulted by school guard

Bengaluru: 3-year-old sexually assaulted by school guard

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The victim's mother had seen the watchman making the minor sit on his lap, hugging her and offering chocolates.

'Modi fears appointing Lokayukta may land him behind bars'

'Modi fears appointing Lokayukta may land him behind bars'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday charged BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi with having balked at appointing a RTI Commissioner and Lokayukta in Gujarat for fear of being booked for alleged irregularities in providing benefits to his favourite industrial group.

2nd COVID wave Modi-made disaster: Mamata

2nd COVID wave Modi-made disaster: Mamata

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

She claimed that this election is a fight to save West Bengal and "protect the honour of the Bengali mother".

Railways in soup over tea cups with 'chowkidaar' slogan

Railways in soup over tea cups with 'chowkidaar' slogan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

This issue comes days after the railways was found in violation of the poll code for issuing tickets with PM Modi's pictures on them.

Williamson, Jamieson hoist NZ in first Pakistan Test

Williamson, Jamieson hoist NZ in first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Pakistan were 30-1 at stumps on Day 2, still 401 runs behind New Zealand's 431 in the first innings.

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's in London on Saturday.

Do Akalis stand a chance in Punjab?

Do Akalis stand a chance in Punjab?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'I won't be surprised if a third alternative to Badal and the Congress is swept to power in Punjab in 2022.'

Vizag Test: Rohit-Agarwal emulate Sehwag-Dravid

Vizag Test: Rohit-Agarwal emulate Sehwag-Dravid

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal on Thursday became only the third Indian opening pair to share a 300-run partnership in Test cricket.

Congress, BJP spar as France begins probe into Rafale deal

Congress, BJP spar as France begins probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Rahul acting as 'agent' of rival firms, BJP alleges as Congress attacks govt on Rafale deal

Why Bommai needs New Delhi's backing to stay on as CM

Why Bommai needs New Delhi's backing to stay on as CM

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'Bommai is everybody's man and nobody's man'

PIX: Kohli back in form but Rabada leads SA fightback

PIX: Kohli back in form but Rabada leads SA fightback

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Tuesday.

Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, passes away at 89

Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, passes away at 89

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

To Kill a Mockingbird is considered one of the great classics of 20th century American literature, and is standard reading in classrooms across the world.

Daddy tips: 'Don't let your kid be frightened of you'

Daddy tips: 'Don't let your kid be frightened of you'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Ajoy shares some of the lessons he learned as a new parent.

Jhund Review

Jhund Review

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan. Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal has a calming effect on the kids and Jhund, observes Sukanya Verma.

'I thought I would die in Sri Lankan jail'

'I thought I would die in Sri Lankan jail'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

'Jail was very crowded, we were 56 people crammed together. All 56 of us had to use only one toilet'

BCCI elections on October 22

BCCI elections on October 22

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The Committee of Administrators announced the elections date in New Delhi on Tuesday after due consultation with the apex court-appointed amicus curiae P S Narsimha.

PICS: India scent victory after Bumrah strikes late

PICS: India scent victory after Bumrah strikes late

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 4 of the opening Test between South Africa and India, in Centurion, on Wednesday.

55 years later, a beloved classic gets a sequel!

55 years later, a beloved classic gets a sequel!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Harper Lee to publish sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird more than five decades after it was first published.

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' should change it to 'Amit Shah ke bete ko bachao': Rahul

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' should change it to 'Amit Shah ke bete ko bachao': Rahul

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'A theft has taken place in front of the eyes of the chowkidar (watchman), but you are silent,' Rahul asked the PM.

Bharat Shah gets interim bail

Bharat Shah gets interim bail

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

A Mumbai court on Thursday granted interim bail to diamond merchant and film financier Bharat Shah till July 2 after he surrendered in a case in which he was accused of hurling casteist remarks at a watchman.

Mumbai lawyer's killer who jumped parole arrested

Mumbai lawyer's killer who jumped parole arrested

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

In 2016 he was released on parole after which he was absconding, said police.

Crime thriller 'Chowkidar hi chor' being run in Delhi, says Rahul

Crime thriller 'Chowkidar hi chor' being run in Delhi, says Rahul

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Gandhi has been repeatedly using the "chowkidaar" jibe to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Archer set for Test debut as England drop Moeen

Archer set for Test debut as England drop Moeen

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

As expected, fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in the 12 and looks poised to make his Test debut in the absence of England's record wicket taker James Anderson.

Aaron Finch predicts result of MCG Test

Aaron Finch predicts result of MCG Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara struck a classy century and combined with captain Virat Kohli (82) to put India in control on the second day.

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

'Can government play with people's money?'

'Can government play with people's money?'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'...Rs 137 lakh crores of people's money?' 'It is not the government's money, it is people's money.'

One killed in blast in Mumbai

One killed in blast in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Wellington Test PHOTOS: Ishant, Dhawan put India in control

Wellington Test PHOTOS: Ishant, Dhawan put India in control

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Images from the opening day of the second and final Test between New Zealand and India, at the Basin Reserve, in Wellington, on Friday.

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 instances when the BJP didn't pull its punches.

After barb at Antony, Congress dubs Modi a 'traitor'

After barb at Antony, Congress dubs Modi a 'traitor'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The Congress on Thursday hit back at Narendra Modi for calling Defence Minister A K Antony an "agent of Pakistan and enemy of India", saying such language can come only from a "traitor".

'Mitchell Johnson is one man who has disintegrated England'

'Mitchell Johnson is one man who has disintegrated England'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Former England fast bowler Alex Tudor discusses the dismal showing of his countrymen in the ongoing Ashes, while being effusive in praise of India's young brigade.

'Chowkidar chor hai': Rahul's no-holds-barred attack on PM

'Chowkidar chor hai': Rahul's no-holds-barred attack on PM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Gandhi was referring to prime minister's 'silence' on Rafale fighter aircraft deal with France and the Modi government's 'failure' to bring fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya to book.

PIX: India off to good start after England take lead

PIX: India off to good start after England take lead

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Friday.

Actress Jiah Khan commits suicide

Actress Jiah Khan commits suicide

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Bollywood actress Jiah Khan has allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence in Mumbai, police said.

Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Traders are 'chowkidar' (watchman) of Indian economy, CAIT secretary general said.

Rafale: From political dogfight to celebratory touchdown

Rafale: From political dogfight to celebratory touchdown

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The political row had erupted after the National Democratic Alliance government inked the Rs 59,000-crore deal on September 23, 2016 to procure 36 Rafale jets from French aerospace major Dassault Aviation after a nearly seven-year exercise to procure 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft for the Indian Air Force did not fructify during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance regime.

PHOTOS: Sibley, Root put England in command at Newlands

PHOTOS: Sibley, Root put England in command at Newlands

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Sibley put on 116 for the third wicket with captain Joe Root (61), before the latter steered Dwaine Pretorius to Faf du Plessis at slip late on.

How this Mumbai resident is fighting COVID-19

How this Mumbai resident is fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Preetha Chaudhury, 58 from Mulund, Mumbai tells us how she, along with the help and support of her housing society is taking extra care to make the lockdown effective.