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Bosch's heroics haunt Pak as SA take control

Bosch's heroics haunt Pak as SA take control

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Bosch's knock, which included 15 boundaries, helped South Africa to 301 all out at tea and a handy lead over the tourists, who scored 211 in their first innings.

Recipe: Meera's Horse Gram Rasam

Recipe: Meera's Horse Gram Rasam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Winters call for a heartening rasam made from this healthy legume.

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Bharti Kisan Union (Krantikari) has criticized the Punjab government for issuing arrest warrants against 25 farmers and adding an attempt to murder charge in the FIR related to the 2022 prime minister security breach incident. The union claims the farmers were protesting peacefully and had no knowledge of the prime minister's route. They argue the government is acting under pressure from the central government.

AAP, Cong or Owaisi: How will Delhi Muslims vote?

AAP, Cong or Owaisi: How will Delhi Muslims vote?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The broom, the hand or the kite, listen to the mind or the heart, 'tunnel vision voting' to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party or electing the 'right party'. With only two days to go for polling, the choice is anything but clear for Delhi's Muslims, say many voters.

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Himachal Pradesh experienced its second snowfall of the season, leading to the closure of 15 roads, including two national highways. A tourist from New Delhi died in an accident on an icy road in the Lahaul Spiti district, while three others sustained injuries.

Reliance spent $13 bn on acquisitions in five years

Reliance spent $13 bn on acquisitions in five years

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has spent $13 billion on acquisitions in the past five years across new energy, telecom, retail and media business to script a pivot away from core oil and petrochemicals business to clean energy and consumer facing verticals. Last week, Reliance bought oncology platform Karkinos Healthcare for Rs 375 crore, adding another stack to its diagnostic and digital healthcare ecosystem, Morgan Stanley said in a report.

Rain Fury Leave Many Struggling

Rain Fury Leave Many Struggling

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Floods wreak havoc across the nation, leaving countless people stranded and in urgent need of assistance.

Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry; Chennai airport shutdown

Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry; Chennai airport shutdown

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Cyclonic storm Fengal has commenced making landfall close to Puducherry and it may approximately take 4 hours for it to cross the coast completely, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. The process of the cyclone's landfall commenced at about 5.30 pm on November 30. The IMD said the forward sector of spiral bands associated with the cyclone has entered into the land and is likely to move west-southwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during next 3 to 4 hours.

ISL: Mumbai jump to 4th spot; East Bengal continue winning run

ISL: Mumbai jump to 4th spot; East Bengal continue winning run

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

While the Red & Golds secured their fourth win in their last five matches in the competition, Jamshedpur FC, on the other hand, were inefficient in creating and finishing chances.

Mumbai boat tragedy: 'People were screaming, crying'

Mumbai boat tragedy: 'People were screaming, crying'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'In my career, I have never witnessed such an incident'

Kedarnath: 10,500 pilgrims evacuated, op continues for 3rd day

Kedarnath: 10,500 pilgrims evacuated, op continues for 3rd day

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Officials said around 1,300 pilgrims are stranded in Kedarnath, Bhimbali and Gaurikund, and are safe.

Now, Nature's Fury In North India

Now, Nature's Fury In North India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The aftermath of the cloudburst triggered by heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Flight AI173 from Delhi was diverted to Magadan in Russia on Tuesday owing to an engine glitch, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement.

Forest's Wood creates Premier League record

Forest's Wood creates Premier League record

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Forest were good value for the win, though Ipswich came close to opening the scoring midway through the first half.

700 fliers stranded at Delhi airport as Lufthansa cancels flights

700 fliers stranded at Delhi airport as Lufthansa cancels flights

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa Airlines has cancelled 800 flights globally due to a one-day pilots' strike, resulting in around 700 passengers being stranded in T3 terminal at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).

Southampton's Stephens sees red for pulling Cucurella's hair

Southampton's Stephens sees red for pulling Cucurella's hair

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Young becomes oldest Everton scorer in rout of Wolves

Chennai airport resumes ops after Fengal crosses TN, Puducherry coasts

Chennai airport resumes ops after Fengal crosses TN, Puducherry coasts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

The airport had temporarily suspended operations on Saturday due to strong winds and heavy rainfall caused by cyclones.

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir, flights, rail services suspended

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir, flights, rail services suspended

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Normal life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir on Saturday as most areas of the valley received snowfall, disrupting flight and railway operations and also leading to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, officials said.

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.

Australia stuck on a tightrope to World Cup

Australia stuck on a tightrope to World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The 2-2 draw in Riffa left Australia second in Asia's Group C on seven points, nine behind runaway leaders Japan and one ahead of Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and China.

Wayanad landslides: 37 children among 222 dead

Wayanad landslides: 37 children among 222 dead

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The death toll in the series of deadly landslides that rocked the hamlets of Kerala's Wayanad last week has touched 222, according to the state government on Monday.

Stranded women's football club send SOS to PM Modi

Stranded women's football club send SOS to PM Modi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Gokulam Kerala FC players, who were to participate in the AFC Women's club championships, are stranded at Tashkent following AIFF's suspension by FIFA on Monday.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

9 killed as heavy rains lash Telangana; 99 trains cancelled

9 killed as heavy rains lash Telangana; 99 trains cancelled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Due to heavy rains and waterlogging over the tracks at several locations on South Central Railway network, as many as 99 trains were cancelled and four trains were partially cancelled while 54 trains were diverted, an SCR official said.

China Open: Bansod knocked out by Yamaguchi in quarters

China Open: Bansod knocked out by Yamaguchi in quarters

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Nagpur shuttler was no match for Yamaguchi in the opening game as the Japanese took a massive eight-point lead at 12-4 before closing out the game at 21-10.

Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

'I am helpless and there is no one to help me.' 'I have been on this platform since Saturday.'

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

How Nature Wreaked Havoc In Wayanad

How Nature Wreaked Havoc In Wayanad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The search for survivors continues after several devastating landslides triggered by heavy rainfall hit the hills in Wayanad district.

Guj students stranded in Ukraine appeal for evacuation

Guj students stranded in Ukraine appeal for evacuation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

While the Gujarat government has not specified the exact number of students from the state still stuck in Ukraine, Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani gave an assurance on Thursday that the Centre as well as the Indian Embassy in Ukraine were doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of the students.

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts.

Recipe: Bethica's Sago Chia Pudding

Recipe: Bethica's Sago Chia Pudding

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Mango puree, chia seeds and sago make this an irresistible treat.

Kerala man forced to fight in Ukraine, wife seeks help

Kerala man forced to fight in Ukraine, wife seeks help

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Binil T B, an electrician from Thrissur, left for Russia seven months ago, hoping to secure a better job and higher wages while his wife was expecting their first child.

Have You Heard About The Potato Crisis?

Have You Heard About The Potato Crisis?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Amid the political blame game over Bengal's potato ban, which led to shortages in Jharkhand and Odisha, Uttar Pradesh farmers are the unlikely winners.

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Leandro Trossard transformed the mood at Arsenal with the winning goal as they recovered from an early setback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home.

IAF And Army To The Pilgrims' Rescue!

IAF And Army To The Pilgrims' Rescue!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The Indian Army and Indian Air Force rescued pilgrims from landslide-affected areas of Sonprayag on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, and from Kedarnath Dham on Monday, August 5, 2024 respectively.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Quick Mung Dal Halwa

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Quick Mung Dal Halwa

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

We dare you to stop at one serving of this crowd-pleasing dessert.

Be A Part of Nayanthara's Life

Be A Part of Nayanthara's Life

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Superheroes, snowmen, freedom fighters, Sukanya Verma lists everything the OTT channels have to offer this week.

Villupuram reels under record floods, railway suspends ops

Villupuram reels under record floods, railway suspends ops

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Villpuram district in north Tamil Nadu continued to reel under unprecedented flooding on Monday following extremely heavy rainfall, virtually blocking access to villages and residential colonies as bridges and roads overflowed, inundating huge acreage of standing crops and leaving passengers stranded as rail and road traffic was hit.

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The flight, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew, landed safely, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement Tuesday evening.