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How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Seven out of eight women street vendors reported experiencing high blood pressure, while women in the middle age group raised concerns about delays in their menstrual cycles due to the extreme heat.

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.

Kashmir shivers as mercury stays way below freezing point

Kashmir shivers as mercury stays way below freezing point

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

A bright sunny day and rise in night temperature brought some respite from cold in most parts of the northern India except Kashmir valley where the mercury dipped further.

Leh shivers at -17 degree as mercury plummets

Leh shivers at -17 degree as mercury plummets

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Leh and Kargil towns in Ladakh region recorded the season's coldest night as the cold wave intensified in Jammu and Kashmir after a slight respite for few days.

Mercury waste at HLL facility to shipped to US fir

Mercury waste at HLL facility to shipped to US fir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

Mercury waste from HLL’s thermometer manufacturing unit at Kodaikanal is now being cleared and shipped to a US firm for recovery of the chemical.

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'What I love about Parsis is that we never take anything seriously.' 'Everyone's making fun of everyone.' 'So, they were like, 'Don't f*** it up, ch****!'.'

Intense heatwave sweeps eastern states, spreads to south India: IMD

Intense heatwave sweeps eastern states, spreads to south India: IMD

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Heatwave conditions have been prevailing in Odisha since April 15 and the Gangetic West Bengal since April 17, according to the MeT department.

Saurabh Netravalkar is destiny's child, says father

Saurabh Netravalkar is destiny's child, says father

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'His focus is like that only, he will give his 100 per cent in whatever he takes up, be it studying or be it playing cricket.'

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Temperatures in 17 locations breached 48 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the relentless heat affecting health and livelihoods across large parts of northwestern and central India.

Emotional Griner pours her heart out after Russian detention

Emotional Griner pours her heart out after Russian detention

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

US basketball player Brittney Griner teared up during her first news conference after being detained in Russia for nearly 10-months.

PIX: Models set the mercury rising in Paris

PIX: Models set the mercury rising in Paris

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Models have fun on the ramp showcasing Etam Womenwear Spring/Summer 2021 collection at Paris Fashion Week.

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Several firms are stepping up to help their workforce cope with soaring temperatures

Bayern to part ways with coach Tuchel

Bayern to part ways with coach Tuchel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said there would a 'a new direction' next season with a new coach.

Consistency the key for Tanisha-Ashwini at Olympics

Consistency the key for Tanisha-Ashwini at Olympics

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Young shuttler Tanisha Crasto believes she and doubles partner Ashwini Ponnappa have the game to match the world's best.

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

To ensure immediate cooling of the body, the hospital has set up a first-of-its-kind heatstroke unit.

Intense heat sweeps east, south; more heat wave days likely in May

Intense heat sweeps east, south; more heat wave days likely in May

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Intense heat swept through east India and parts of the southern peninsular region on Thursday, testing power grids and prompting the Kerala government to order closure of educational institutions till May 6.

Dream Debut For Kaverappa!

Dream Debut For Kaverappa!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Vidwath Kaverappa dismissed Faf du Plessis and Will Jacks but had Virat Kohli dropped twice off his bowling.

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'The local support from our MP is nil. He never comes to see our farms.'

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life.

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon.

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The threshold for a heat wave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly regions, and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 notches.

Cosplay Fever Grips Mumbai!

Cosplay Fever Grips Mumbai!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

For these dedicated folk, cosplay is more than just masks and costumes. Months of effort -- they often create their costumes from scratch -- go into making their outfits. Some even invest thousands of rupees to perfect their look.

12 Dresses, One For Every Sign In The Zodiac

12 Dresses, One For Every Sign In The Zodiac

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

12 Dresses, One For Every Sign In The Zodiac Whether you're governed by fire or water, there's a dress to match your cosmic personality

Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

After losing the first set, Medvedev changed his approach midway through the second set, the Russian going for broke with pretty much every shot, particularly on second serve.

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

As many as 720 roads, including four national highways, in Himachal Pradesh are blocked following snow while 2,243 transformers are disrupted.

Sizzling Holi ahead? Temp may surge to 40 degrees C in 9 states, here is why

Sizzling Holi ahead? Temp may surge to 40 degrees C in 9 states, here is why

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The independent group of scientists and communicators previously said that winters are quickly transitioning into summer-like conditions in north India, shortening the spring season.

Will Kesard Onji Dina Be Olympic Sport?

Will Kesard Onji Dina Be Olympic Sport?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Heard of Kesard Onji Dina? Which literally translates into 'One day in the mud'.

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The zestful, satisfying mixed vegetable Italian soup makes for a special meal.

Australia feeling 2021 vibes ahead of semi-final: Maxwell

Australia feeling 2021 vibes ahead of semi-final: Maxwell

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Maxwell was part of Aaron Finch's groundbreaking squad in the United Arab Emirates in 2021 and scored an unbeaten 28 in the final against New Zealand.

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'

Rains, winds claim 26 lives in north India in 2 days; bring relief from heat

Rains, winds claim 26 lives in north India in 2 days; bring relief from heat

Rediff.com27 May 2023

In Rajasthan, 13 deaths related to rain and storm were reported over the last two days while at least 12 people were killed due to lightning strikes in Jharkhand during the same period, officials said.

Mercury dips across Valley; Kargil shivers at minus 11 deg C

Mercury dips across Valley; Kargil shivers at minus 11 deg C

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The bone-chilling cold returned as the night temperature plunged below the freezing point across Kashmir division after a brief respite owing to the rains in plains and snowfall in high altitude areas early this week.

Reliance partners Brookfield for India data centre business

Reliance partners Brookfield for India data centre business

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday announced an agreement to invest alongside Brookfield Infrastructure and Digital Realty in special purpose vehicles developing data centres in India. Reliance will hold a 33.33 per cent stake in each of the five Indian special purpose vehicles and become an equal partner, the company said in a statement. Digital Realty Trust, Inc is the largest provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions globally with 300+ data centres across 27 countries.

Barmy Army Mocks Kohli...

Barmy Army Mocks Kohli...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

The tweet unsurprisingly irked Indian cricket fans.

Holidays extended in Delhi schools as mercury soars

Holidays extended in Delhi schools as mercury soars

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The schools for up to classes 8 will reopen from July 8 while for the higher classes will reopen from Monday as per the earlier schedule.

Cold wave persists in North India, but Delhi gets some relief

Cold wave persists in North India, but Delhi gets some relief

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Large parts of north India reeled under numbing cold on Tuesday with the mercury remaining below freezing point at most places in Jammu and Kashmir, while dense fog in the early hours of the morning hit road and rail traffic movement.

India won't let up against Kuwait: Chhangte

India won't let up against Kuwait: Chhangte

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India have been largely impressive in the tournament, defeating Pakistan 4-0 and Nepal 2-0 to maintain a clean sheet so far.

Gujarat man held for posing as 'designer' of Chandrayaan-3 lander

Gujarat man held for posing as 'designer' of Chandrayaan-3 lander

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

A complaint was lodged against the accused Mitul Trivedi, after he was seen giving interviews to the local media since the Vikram lander successfully made soft landing on August 24, claiming to have designed the lander module of Chandrayaan-3, the official said.

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The weather department has said that the skies are expected to be partly cloudy for the next few days in Delhi.

In Search For Planet Nine

In Search For Planet Nine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Planet Nine, if it exists, is somewhere between 6-10 times the mass of Earth, and it may have an orbit that takes it around the sun once every 1,500 Earth years or more.