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Why Sensex ended 521 points higher today

Why Sensex ended 521 points higher today

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

ICICI Bank extended yesterday gains, rising 10% in two trading sessions

'Most coronaviruses become weak in high temperature and high humidity'

'Most coronaviruses become weak in high temperature and high humidity'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'That way, it will be helpful for India because by April, temperatures will be in the late 30s and early 40s.' 'So, if we are able to sustain these 21 days, and go to that temperature zone, it will be a way of nature protecting us.'

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Less than three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea, the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted an India-led resolution declaring June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga', recognising that 'Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being'.

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein has criticised soccer's world governing body FIFA for banning Iraq from hosting home internationals and called upon the organisation to do more for supporters in the Middle East.

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Rediff.com5 May 2017

This is your chance to squeeze in a quick trip before the monsoon sets in.

'The forecast for deficit monsoons remains'

'The forecast for deficit monsoons remains'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

'All El Ninos are not associated with the deficient monsoon.'

Northern white rhinos to Lakshadweep: 10 things to see before they disappear forever

Northern white rhinos to Lakshadweep: 10 things to see before they disappear forever

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

These natural wonders are all under threat.

IT, FMCG shares drag Nifty below 7,800

IT, FMCG shares drag Nifty below 7,800

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Top 5 losers include Infosys, TCS, ITC, M&M and HUL.

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Data spanning the years 1951 to 2014 show that temperature and pressure conditions at specific locations in the Arctic region during the pre-monsoon period correlate with the Indian summer monsoon rainfall, points out Charu Bahri.

It's small, it's beautiful. It's San Francisco!

It's small, it's beautiful. It's San Francisco!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

San Francisco, nobody calls it Frisco, has its own laid back pace and is absolutely inviting. Ansh M visited the city recently and hopes to return some day...

Shorts: FIS president warns FIFA over clash with 2022 Winter Games

Shorts: FIS president warns FIFA over clash with 2022 Winter Games

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

International Ski Federation (FIS) president Gian-Franco Kasper has warned FIFA against holding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the same time as the Winter Olympic Games.

Dire warning over warming: Did it cause Kedarnath disaster?

Dire warning over warming: Did it cause Kedarnath disaster?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The IPCC has blamed man-made emissions for warming of the globe and long term climate change. Limiting climate change, therefore, will require substantial and sustained reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This is the message to politicians and policy makers of the world, says Dinesh C Sharma

'India is like a soft-shell crab, but will grow into something hard and powerful'

'India is like a soft-shell crab, but will grow into something hard and powerful'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'India stands on the broad shoulders of an extraordinary civilisation. In some ways it is quite surprising that it hasn't fully embraced the power of that.' 'The prime minister speaks about Make in India. Let's remind ourselves also of Made in India. What made India great. What are the great things of the past which will help us make India even greater.' 'India stands on the broad shoulders of an extraordinary civilisation. In some ways it is quite surprising that it hasn't fully embraced the power of that.'

'UN's permanent members do not want any change'

'UN's permanent members do not want any change'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The Security Council as it is today is unable to bring peace and security in the world and so there is reason for countries like India to become members of the Council, Ambassador Asoke Kumar Mukerji tells Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

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