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Heat wave intensifies across India, claims over 65 lives

Heat wave intensifies across India, claims over 65 lives

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Parts of Telangana are currently reeling under a heat wave that has already claimed 21 lives even as the meteorological department officials warned that day temperature would shoot up further.

At minus 8.8, Srinagar records coldest night after 30 yrs

At minus 8.8, Srinagar records coldest night after 30 yrs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

This was the lowest minimum temperature recorded in the city since 1991, when the mercury had fallen to minus 11.4 degree Celsius.

Siraj shushing Bairstow was unnecessary: Karthik

Siraj shushing Bairstow was unnecessary: Karthik

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'The primary reason India have started travelling better is the arsenal of pace Virat is able to summon.'

Heatwave: Yellow alert issued in Delhi, temperature may jump to 46 degrees C

Heatwave: Yellow alert issued in Delhi, temperature may jump to 46 degrees C

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The mercury at the Safdarjung Observatory is expected to breach the 43-degree mark on Thursday and touch 44 degrees Celsius by Friday, according to the India meteorological department.

Delhi records coldest November morning in at least 14 yrs

Delhi records coldest November morning in at least 14 yrs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The city also witnessed cold wave conditions, as the minimum temperature was less than 10 degrees Celsius and five notches below normal, according to Mahesh Palawat, an expert at Skymet Weather, a private forecasting agency.

Post-Sunjwan attack, BSF goes on overdrive to detect cross-border tunnels from Pak

Post-Sunjwan attack, BSF goes on overdrive to detect cross-border tunnels from Pak

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Following the recent detection and killings of two Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bombers, who infiltrated the country from Pakistan, the Border Security Force has launched a massive drive to detect cross-border tunnels along the International Border in the Jammu sector.

Showcasing Bollywood's Sari Love

Showcasing Bollywood's Sari Love

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Here's looking at how Bollywood's leading ladies show off their sari love these days.

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The India Meteorological Department, which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'What I would love him to do most is to become a life coach and share his incredible story of struggle, success, and survival,' says marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin crew successfully completes spaceflight

Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin crew successfully completes spaceflight

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The 10-minute flight went up more than 60 miles above Earth. On board the flight was Jeff Bezos, his brother Mark Bezos, pilot Wally Funk and 18-year-old Oliver Daemen.

Hrithik, Dia set the mercury soaring on Day 1 of Couture Week

Hrithik, Dia set the mercury soaring on Day 1 of Couture Week

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

The first day of Couture Week was one helluva star-studded affair. Check out the celebs who made an appearance!

Intense cold grips north India; Leh freezes at minus 12.6 deg C

Intense cold grips north India; Leh freezes at minus 12.6 deg C

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Intense cold conditions prevailed in parts of north India on Sunday as the mercury plummeted to minus 12.6 degrees Celsius in Leh, while the Kashmir valley braced for possible snowfall over two days from Monday

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

Freezing cold leaves Kashmir shivering

Freezing cold leaves Kashmir shivering

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Cold wave tightened its grip on Kashmir Valley ahead of the onset of 'Chillai-Kalan' -- the 40-day harshest winter period -- with the summer capital Srinagar and Leh town recording the coldest night of the season.

Lalu's sidelined son Tej Pratap Yadav floats parallel organisation

Lalu's sidelined son Tej Pratap Yadav floats parallel organisation

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The maverick MLA came out with the announcement, claiming, as always, that he had "the blessings of Lalu Prasad", at a time when he was left licking his wounds after losing the battle in a tug of war with state RJD chief Jagadanand Singh.

'As soon as ball started reversing, Bumrah wanted the ball'

'As soon as ball started reversing, Bumrah wanted the ball'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'We know what we need to focus on and we take a collective decision as a group. Everyone is happy with the win. It gives us more motivation to win the next Test. We have the belief, we are just looking forward to the opportunities. The fans have been amazing as well'

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The intensity of power crisis this season has hit a new high with average coal stock dipping to less than eight days. The first of a pan-Indian series, based on a ground report, shows how the Manesar industrial hub is coping with the challenge. As the scorching heat wave and the lengthy power cuts intensify in Haryana, the usually bustling labour chowk of the Industrial Model Township (IMT) of Manesar wears a deserted look.

Maxwell takes over from Vijay as Kings XI Punjab skipper

Maxwell takes over from Vijay as Kings XI Punjab skipper

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Mercurial Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been named as captain of Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), beginning April 5.

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Representatives of several bodies visited the office of NSO to assess the allegations raised in regards to the company on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Israel's Ministry of Defence said.

Delhi cold intensifies but protesting farmers undeterred

Delhi cold intensifies but protesting farmers undeterred

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The farmers' agitation, which has entered its fourth week, has also led to traffic diversions at various border points causing inconvenience to commuters.

Biting cold wave sweeps north, Delhi shivers at record lows

Biting cold wave sweeps north, Delhi shivers at record lows

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Delhi on Sunday recorded the lowest temperature of the season with the mercury dipping to 2.6 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal, with dense fog affecting 55 flights and about 70 trains.

Chillai-Kalan freezes Kashmir; weatherman predicts rains

Chillai-Kalan freezes Kashmir; weatherman predicts rains

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, an increase of two degrees from the previous night's minus 5.2 degrees Celsius, a spokesman for the MET department said in Srinagar.

Sikh among 8 killed in railyard shooting in California

Sikh among 8 killed in railyard shooting in California

Rediff.com27 May 2021

A 36-year-old Indian-origin Sikh was among eight people killed in a horrific railyard shooting in San Jose in the US state of California, according to media reports on Thursday.

Top performer: Rashid's star turn

Top performer: Rashid's star turn

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The leg-spinner was at his mercurial best in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as he bowled a splendid spell of 3-14 in four overs, including 11 dot balls, to send Delhi Capitals crashing to defeat.

The closest images of the Sun ever taken

The closest images of the Sun ever taken

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The closest ever images of the sun reveal its surface is speckled with "campfires", miniature versions of the dramatic solar flares visible from Earth.

Leh records coldest night of season at -13.8C

Leh records coldest night of season at -13.8C

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Srinagar, the summer capital of the state, recorded a low of -4.2C, slightly up from the previous night's -4.9C.

How Osaka is sticking to the plan at Australian Open

How Osaka is sticking to the plan at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Osaka said her dominance in the rematch showed how much better she had become at sticking to a plan rather than relying on her instincts.

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Delhi is likely to record its second-coldest December since 1901 as temperatures are predicted to drop further.

Foden ready to light up Euro 2020

Foden ready to light up Euro 2020

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Blessed with silky technical skills, vision, anticipation and an eye for goal, Phil Foden offers coach Gareth Southgate several options, either wide in a three-pronged attack, a more orthodox central midfield role or even as a "false nine".

Holi safety: 6 tips to protect your hair

Holi safety: 6 tips to protect your hair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Do not wash your hair immediately after playing Holi; instead, brush your hair to remove dry colours from your scalp.'

Kargil freezes at minus 14 degrees; snowfall in Pahalgam

Kargil freezes at minus 14 degrees; snowfall in Pahalgam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Light snowfall was recorded in the famous tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir and areas in the higher reaches, including places near Amarnath cave shrine overnight while other parts of the Valley witnessed a drop in minimum temperature.

PHOTOS: Kashmir painted white after first snowfall

PHOTOS: Kashmir painted white after first snowfall

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The change in weather normally brings cheers to the faces of the people associated with tourism but they have their fingers crossed in view of the prevailing situation in the valley in the wake of abrogation of Article 370.

The rapper who is taking on Unilever

The rapper who is taking on Unilever

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Sofia Ashraf's video 'Kodaikanal Won't,' slamming Hindustan Unilever for alleged 'mercury poisoning,' has gone viral with over 25,000 online petitioners demanding that the multinational clean up the mess as well as compensate those who worked at its thermometer factory in Kodaikanal.

#Drool! Katrina's cover will drive away all weekend blues

#Drool! Katrina's cover will drive away all weekend blues

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

This sizzling hottie has just upped the mercury level.

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

White is pure. White is powerful. And our movies just love to channelise its immaculate energy and enhance a visual's impact.

The Challenges Confronting Shahbaz Sharif

The Challenges Confronting Shahbaz Sharif

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

India will need to watch carefully and understand the new round of instability and uncertainty in Pakistan, while charting the course of its future diplomatic initiatives, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Summer Recipes: Aam Ka Panna, Mango Malai Sandwich

Summer Recipes: Aam Ka Panna, Mango Malai Sandwich

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Fruity recipe solutions for the heat.

Delhi SHIVERS as bitter winter rages on

Delhi SHIVERS as bitter winter rages on

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Icy winds blowing from mountains on Tuesday gave no respite to Delhiites from winter chill as it brought down mercury to below five degree Celsius.

A Grand Night For James Bond

A Grand Night For James Bond

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The red carpet was rolled out for the long awaited new James Bond movie, No Time To Die at the Royal Albert Hall in London, September 28, 2021.

It's April, but it's snowing in Kashmir!

It's April, but it's snowing in Kashmir!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The snowfall has prompted authorities to shut down the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and schools and colleges are also shut.