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'People started praying to god'

'People started praying to god'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The nearby civilians helped us a lot in providing food, water and first aid.'

Unapproved repair work among reasons behind Balasore crash: CBI

Unapproved repair work among reasons behind Balasore crash: CBI

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Repair work at a level crossing near Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Odisha's Balasore where the June 2 train crash took place was allegedly conducted without the approval of senior divisional signal and telecom engineer and without an approved circuit diagram.

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Project Vivaan won big at the Solar Decathlon, placing second overall (and missing the first position by a whisker). Members of the award-winning Team Shunya tell Mrigank Warrier how they built a carbon-neutral, water-neutral, energy-positive home for a family of four.

4-time Italiam PM Berlusconi, infamous for money and sex scandals, dies at 86

4-time Italiam PM Berlusconi, infamous for money and sex scandals, dies at 86

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The right-wing leader, who was born on September 29, 1936, in Milan, was elected as the Prime Minister of Italy four times and transformed Italian politics.

EPL: Arsenal CEO Venkatesham to step down next year

EPL: Arsenal CEO Venkatesham to step down next year

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Kyle Walker extends Manchester City stay until 2026

Giroud becomes France's all-time top scorer

Giroud becomes France's all-time top scorer

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Olivier Giroud scored against Poland in their World Cup last-16 clash on Sunday to become France's all-time top scorer with 52 goals.

Gianluigi Buffon hangs up gloves after illustrious 28-year career

Gianluigi Buffon hangs up gloves after illustrious 28-year career

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football, the 45-year-old announced on Wednesday, after 28 years in which he reached exceptional milestones for club and country.

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League

SEE: Stunning cockpit views from fighter jets at R-Day flypast

SEE: Stunning cockpit views from fighter jets at R-Day flypast

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Watch the stunning cockpit views of the jets.

Tailwind ahead for consumer durables sector during festival season

Tailwind ahead for consumer durables sector during festival season

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

It's all eyes on the consumer durables sector during the festival season after a weak Q1FY24 and Q2FY24 was impacted by an erratic monsoon. Traditionally, this period sees the highest number of purchases. Dealers and manufacturers are complaining about low business-to-consumer (B2C) off-take during the first half.

Champions League: Real-Liverpool, PSG-Bayern in last-16

Champions League: Real-Liverpool, PSG-Bayern in last-16

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Real have not lost any of their last six games against Liverpool in the Champions League

Downgrades may pressure Voltas stock, quality control norms could impact sales

Downgrades may pressure Voltas stock, quality control norms could impact sales

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In the July to September quarter of 2023-24 (Q2FY24), Voltas' revenues grew by 29.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), but the adjusted net profit was down by 63 per cent Y-o-Y. The revenues hit Rs 2,290 crore, led by growth in the Unitary Cooling Products segment (up 15.4 per cent Y-o-Y, and in the EMP (Electromechanical project) business (up 66.8 per cent Y-o-Y). The UCP revenue rose to Rs 1,200 crore in Q2FY24, driven by volume growth despite weak consumer spending - the three-year annual growth is 18 per cent.

The musician who sold his AC to buy a guitar

The musician who sold his AC to buy a guitar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'My advice to all young musicians/artists out there would be to keep working hard.' 'Be humble, be grateful that you all are blessed with this beautiful art of music.'

Subrata Roy gets AC room, phone, laptops at Tihar jail

Subrata Roy gets AC room, phone, laptops at Tihar jail

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Jailed chief of Sahara conglomerate Subrata Roy has once again been provided with an AC conference room with services like Internet and video-conferencing at the Tihar prison as per a Supreme court order to complete negotiations for raising funds for his bail.

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

It's a single phase polling in Mizoram while first phase of assembly elections is underway in Chhattisgarh.

How to Get A Scholarship At Oxford

How to Get A Scholarship At Oxford

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Savitribai Phule Graduate Scholarship will cover course fee to study at Somerville College, University of Oxford and a grant for living costs.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A tap-in by Karim Benzema and a powerful strike by substitute Marco Asensio earned European champions Real Madrid a 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea.

PIX! Steely Milan edge Spurs; Bayern cruise past PSG

PIX! Steely Milan edge Spurs; Bayern cruise past PSG

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

AC Milan entered the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in eleven years, with a draw in the round of 16 second leg against Tottenham Hotspurs.

Odisha train accident: CBI charges 3 railway officials with culpable homicide

Odisha train accident: CBI charges 3 railway officials with culpable homicide

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The CBI has charged the accused under Indian Penal Code Section 304 part II (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), Section 34 read with 201 (common cause read with destruction of evidence) and 153 of the Railways Act.

ASK rediffGURU DR ASHIT: How can I quit smoking?

ASK rediffGURU DR ASHIT: How can I quit smoking?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Several hospitals have a smoking cessation clinic run by pulmonary physicians, suggests rediffGURU Dr Ashit Hegde.

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis

How Rs 2,000 note withdrawal can boost Indian economy

How Rs 2,000 note withdrawal can boost Indian economy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Rs 2,000 note withdrawal decision and response to it so far suggest that the move can help boost FY24 GDP growth to beyond 6.5 per cent estimated by the RBI, a report said on Monday. The real GDP growth for the first quarter of FY24 will come at 8.1 per cent with an upward bias and the Reserve Bank of India's 6.5 per cent estimate can also be exceeded, economists at the country's largest lender SBI said. "We expect Q1 FY24 GDP growth at 8.1 per cent with an upward bias due to the impact of Rs 2000 note withdrawal event...this reinforces our projection that FY24 GDP could be higher than 6.5 per cent, basis the RBI estimate," a note said.

PIX: Real Madrid ease past Chelsea; Milan in semis

PIX: Real Madrid ease past Chelsea; Milan in semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Holders Real Madrid breezed past Chelsea into the semi-finals of the Champions League with Rodrygo's double securing a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

Coppa Italia: Juve trump Inter on penalties, to face AC Milan in final

Coppa Italia: Juve trump Inter on penalties, to face AC Milan in final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Juventus held off a remarkable Inter Milan comeback by winning their Italian Cup tie 5-3 on penalties on Wednesday after a 3-3 draw on aggregate to set up a final against AC Milan.

Shami will force team think-tank to think differently

Shami will force team think-tank to think differently

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

It is very difficult not to respect Mohmmed Shami for his mastery over his craft.

Rakhi Sawant's solution to stopping suicides: Remove ceiling fans, use AC!

Rakhi Sawant's solution to stopping suicides: Remove ceiling fans, use AC!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Everyone has his/her own views on TV actor Prayusha's suicide but none as ridiculous as Rakhi Sawant.

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Round-up of football matches played around Europe on Saturday.

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Western Railway tonight said it has digitally transferred Rs 10 lakh in the savings bank account of the victim's wife.

Preparation key to comeback man Chakravarthy's success

Preparation key to comeback man Chakravarthy's success

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Chakravarthy heaped praise on fellow leg-spinner Suyash Sharma, who had figures of 2/30 on Wednesday, and said that he could play for the national side.

Free train travel of former, sitting MPs cost govt Rs 62 cr in 5 yrs: RTI

Free train travel of former, sitting MPs cost govt Rs 62 cr in 5 yrs: RTI

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

While sitting MPs are entitled to use the railways' first class air-conditioned or executive class for free, their spouses too can avail free travel under certain conditions.

Can Exter Deliver a Knockout Punch?

Can Exter Deliver a Knockout Punch?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Although it has not announced the price bookings, sources say it could be in thousands.

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique

Haryana officer who asked cops to 'break farmers heads' shifted

Haryana officer who asked cops to 'break farmers heads' shifted

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar had earlier admitted that the choice of words by Ayush Sinha, a 2018-batch IAS officer, was wrong but had defended the police action.

Di Maria, Dybala latest to be injuriy hit in Lega Serie A

Di Maria, Dybala latest to be injuriy hit in Lega Serie A

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Table-toppers Napoli, barely affected by injuries, have won five league matches in a row to extend their unbeaten run since the start of the season in both Serie A and the Champions League.

ED kept me in a room without window: Raut tells court

ED kept me in a room without window: Raut tells court

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case, on Thursday told a special court in Mumbai that during the custody, the central agency kept him a room that had no window and ventilation.

PHOTOS: Benzema UEFA player of year; Ancelotti best coach

PHOTOS: Benzema UEFA player of year; Ancelotti best coach

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema was in red-hot form, scoring 15 times in the competition and lifting the trophy for a fifth time in his career after the Spanish side beat Liverpool in the final.