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Two festivals and a funeral: rites of Spring

Two festivals and a funeral: rites of Spring

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Rajeev Srinivasan on springtime in India

Demand for inverters to rise by 25%

Demand for inverters to rise by 25%

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Rise in mercury level with every passing day coupled with long power cuts, the demand for inverters and generators is likely to see 20-25 per cent increase in the National Capital Region, Assocham said on Tuesday.

StyleDiaries: Love Prachi Desai's cutesy dress?

StyleDiaries: Love Prachi Desai's cutesy dress?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We round off the week with some good, bad and ugly looks.

Sports Shorts: Halep falls to Barty in Sydney second round

Sports Shorts: Halep falls to Barty in Sydney second round

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Ghei improves to be at tied 27th

Ghei improves to be at tied 27th

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

He shot four-under 68 for a tied 27th place after the third round of the TCL Classic tournament.

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you want a reminder of just how gorgeous our universe is, then take some time to browse the winners of the 2020 Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. French photographer Nicolas Lefaudeux took the top prize with a tilt-shift perspective on the Andromeda Galaxy. The winning images are part of an exhibition opening on October 23 at the National Maritime Museum in London and have been collected into a book. Cue some truly innovative an unexpected captures of galaxies, nebulae, planets, the Moon and even SpaceX satellites.

Hewitt's home Slam bid in tatters

Hewitt's home Slam bid in tatters

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

Lleyton Hewitt was beaten 6-2, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 by Chilean Fernando Gonzalez in the Australian Open third round.

When Suarez embarrassed PSG's Luis

When Suarez embarrassed PSG's Luis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

He can be called a flawed human but definitely a great player. That's Luis Suarez for you.

Cronje's death to be probed

Cronje's death to be probed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Four years after the former South African captain's death in a plane crash, an official inquiry will be launched in the Cape High Court.

Australia down Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Australia down Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

The Aussies battled for a 3-2 victory.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

SA consider Australia boycott

SA consider Australia boycott

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

South Africa would consider boycotting tours of Australia if their players continue to suffer racial abuse

Intense cold, dense fog prevails in north India, 10 killed

Intense cold, dense fog prevails in north India, 10 killed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Intense cold conditions continued unabated in the northern region disrupting transport services on Wednesday as mercury dropped by several notches and fog enveloped most parts, causing poor visibility and resulting in death of 10 people in road accidents.

New safety gadget for BPO staff

New safety gadget for BPO staff

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Mercury Infocomm's product Auto Vigil comes as a boon to the millions of young girls and women employed in business process outsourcing industry.

Cold wave throws life out of gear in North India

Cold wave throws life out of gear in North India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Indian, Jet Airways and Air Deccan flights from Delhi to Chandigarh had to be cancelled for third consecutive day due to the bad weather conditions.

North India cold wave tightens grip, toll over 90

North India cold wave tightens grip, toll over 90

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Dense fog engulfed the region again reducing visibility considerably, which threw train schedules haywire and created traffic snarl-ups on highways.

Vote for the hottest cover girls this November!

Vote for the hottest cover girls this November!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Winter is here and we could all do with some rise in the mercury. And the hottest November cover girls will set it soaring. Don't forget to vote for your favourite!

India experiencing warmest winter ever

India experiencing warmest winter ever

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

With temperatures remaining above normal since November, this winter could well be the warmest ever recorded not only in North India, but across the country.

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Harmeet Dhillon, vice chairwoman of the California Republican Party, delivered the Sikh prayer on the national stage in Punjabi and then translated it into English.

Housing.com site hacked within a week of Yadav's sacking

Housing.com site hacked within a week of Yadav's sacking

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Less than a week after its CEO and co-founder Rahul Yadav was sacked, realty portal Housing.com's website was hacked on Monday.

Indians are US's intellectual capital

Indians are US's intellectual capital

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Indians have emerged as the leading source of imported intellectual capital for the United States, with a growing number of students enrolling in American universities even as overall foreign enrolment dropped, according to a media report.

Gaurav Ghei wins second Asian Tour crown

Gaurav Ghei wins second Asian Tour crown

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The ace Indian golfer came up with a brilliant final round at the Mercuries Masters in Taiwan to win his second Asian Tour title after 11 years.

Chowrasia leads on day one

Chowrasia leads on day one

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Rookie S S P Chowrasia and the in-form Rahil Gangjee occupied the top two spots at the end of the first round at the Taiwan Masters golf tournament.

Oracle to axe 2,000 jobs globally

Oracle to axe 2,000 jobs globally

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Business software giant Oracle has said it will cut 2,000 jobs, or 3.5 per cent of its global workforce, as it tries to save costs following its $5.85 billion purchase of Siebel Systems.

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England's sporting global ambitions have never been fully realised since Sir Alf Ramsey's team won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Whether it is Gary Linekar or Hary Kane, the 'Cup' that they desperately want never came home during the last five and half decades.

Fog envelops Delhi; flights uninterrupted

Fog envelops Delhi; flights uninterrupted

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Fog envelops Delhi; flight operations uninterrupted

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Djokovic is clubbed with Federer, Juan Martin Del Potro, David Goffin and Alexander Zverev.

Intel drops 37-year-old logo

Intel drops 37-year-old logo

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

Intel Corp, whose brand presence has been the inspiration of many, is dropping its 37-year-old logo created by the chip giant's founders Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore.

North India cold wave toll touches 42

North India cold wave toll touches 42

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Temperatures dropped to nearly zero in some parts of the north.

Fog engulfs Delhi; min temp around 5° C

Fog engulfs Delhi; min temp around 5° C

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Fog engulfs Delhi; min temp around 5° C

18 ayurvedic drugs violate norms: report

18 ayurvedic drugs violate norms: report

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The medicines were selected on the basis of studies in the US and Canada. \n\n

Celebrity match is a no show

Celebrity match is a no show

Rediff.com4 Dec 2005

On Sunday when the stadium was at least half full, there was no showman on the show court

PHOTOS: Sizzling summers are here!

PHOTOS: Sizzling summers are here!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Here are some pictures of people who found interesting methods to avoid suffering under the fiery sun.

Paes-Stepanek enter second round

Paes-Stepanek enter second round

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The pair weathered a tough opening set to beat Safin and his compatriot 7-5, 6-3.

North India battles heat wave

North India battles heat wave

Rediff.com9 May 2006

As temperature dips, sales of winter products surge

As temperature dips, sales of winter products surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

After 2 years of lull, sale of winter products like heaters and woollens grow in double-digit