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800 tourists stranded as heavy rains lash Andamans

800 tourists stranded as heavy rains lash Andamans

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Heavy overnight rains have disrupted normal life in the island with a flood-like situation in north and middle Andamans.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Indians stranded abroad to be flown home from May 7

Indians stranded abroad to be flown home from May 7

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The home ministry said only asymptomatic people would be allowed to travel and it would be arranged by aircraft and naval ships, and the facility will be available on a payment basis.

3 Easy Millet Sweet Recipes For Diwali

3 Easy Millet Sweet Recipes For Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Enjoy a healthy, guilt-free Diwali as you embrace 2023's superfood.

Air India Express cabin crew call off strike; no sacking of staffers

Air India Express cabin crew call off strike; no sacking of staffers

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Both parties will discuss the issues and there will be a meeting again on May 28, he said.

PIX: Villa hold Liverpool in a thriller; Barcelona win

PIX: Villa hold Liverpool in a thriller; Barcelona win

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Colombian super-sub Jhon Duran scored two late goals as Aston Villa salvaged a 3-3 home draw with Liverpool.

Invites show the world is sure of Modi's victory: Rajnath

Invites show the world is sure of Modi's victory: Rajnath

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been receiving invitations for functions scheduled much after the Lok Sabha polls, which showed the 'entire world believes his return to power is inevitable'.

Sikkim flood: 62 missing people found alive; toll rises to 30

Sikkim flood: 62 missing people found alive; toll rises to 30

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The flash flood affected 25,065 people in four districts - Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi, the report said.

Thousands of tourists stuck, Himachal CM calls it 'challenging task'

Thousands of tourists stuck, Himachal CM calls it 'challenging task'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

As many as 2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol area of Kullu district owing to incessant rainfall have been evacuated safely, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday.

Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

All Indian nationals, who were stranded in Simikot and Hilsa of Humla district in far-west Nepal, safely returned to Kathmandu on Wednesday.

PIX: SRH seal dramatic win, edge past RR by 1 run

PIX: SRH seal dramatic win, edge past RR by 1 run

Rediff.com3 May 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals played in Hyderabad on Thursday

MiG-29K aircraft suffers tyre burst at Goa airport, none hurt; flights hit

MiG-29K aircraft suffers tyre burst at Goa airport, none hurt; flights hit

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Due to the tyre burst, the aircraft got stranded on the taxiway, prompting authorities to shut the airport's runway till 4 pm, affecting the services of passenger flights, officials said.

218 Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Italy return home

218 Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Italy return home

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The flight landed around 9.45 am at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.

The Very Best Films Of Alia Bhatt

The Very Best Films Of Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

On Alia's 31st birthday on March 15, Subhash K Jha looks at her best films.

Himachal has not seen such rains in 50 yrs: CM

Himachal has not seen such rains in 50 yrs: CM

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Himachal Pradesh has not witnessed such 'widespread heavy rains' in the past 50 years and the state has suffered a loss of about Rs 3,000 crore in this monsoon season so far, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday.

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From the Himalayan Butter Tea to Hyderabad's dessert-like Irani Chai, the many varieties of Indian tea are truly surprising!

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Gukesh Dommaraju played black but managed to hold on for a gutsy draw to split points in the Prague Masters Chess tournament.

Rescued UP worker regrets missing World Cup final

Rescued UP worker regrets missing World Cup final

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

For a 25-year-old Manjeet Chauhan stuck in Silkyara tunnel survival hinged on a picture of his parents and words of a lost brother, whom he took as a role model after his death in an accident last year.

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday

AI flight brings 225 stranded Indians from US to Mumbai

AI flight brings 225 stranded Indians from US to Mumbai

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Air India is operating the San Francisco sector after 50 days as India had imposed restrictions due to COVID-19 spread.

IAF airlifts 150 stranded people in Kishtwar

IAF airlifts 150 stranded people in Kishtwar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Braving minus six-degree temperature and chilly winds, the India Air Force on Wednesday came to the rescue and airlifted 150 stranded people, including women and children in snow-bound Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

WPL PIX: Mooney, Wolvaardt power Gujarat to first win

WPL PIX: Mooney, Wolvaardt power Gujarat to first win

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Gujarat Giants recorded a comfortable 19-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore to log their first points after four defeats.

Boat carrying Union minister gets stuck in Odisha lake for 2 hrs

Boat carrying Union minister gets stuck in Odisha lake for 2 hrs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The administration sent another vessel which rescued the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and took him to his destination. He was accompanied by BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra and a few other local party leaders while being stranded on the boat.

A Teacher's Stunning Retirement Gift!

A Teacher's Stunning Retirement Gift!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

When she retired after 35 years of service, a surprise awaited government teacher Asha Tripathi.

COVID-19: Visas of foreigners stranded in India extended till Apr 30

COVID-19: Visas of foreigners stranded in India extended till Apr 30

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Earlier, the government had extended the regular and e-visa of those foreigners who are currently in India and unable to leave the country due to the outbreak of coronavirus, till April 15.

R-Day parade rehearsal curbs hit Delhi traffic; commuters stranded for hours

R-Day parade rehearsal curbs hit Delhi traffic; commuters stranded for hours

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Major roads in and around Delhi including on the DND flyover and Ghazipur border were affected from the morning rush hours till around 2 pm.

27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stuck in Jerusalem: CM

27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stuck in Jerusalem: CM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Jesuralem is one of the international destinations for Christians in Meghalaya for its religious importance.

Jet flights cancelled; passengers stranded

Jet flights cancelled; passengers stranded

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Passengers were left stranded at the Sardar Vallabhai Airpot on Tuesday as two Mumbai-bound flights of Jet Airways were cancelled from Ahmedabad after the airline pilots went on mass casual leave.

Malaysia Open: Srikanth shocks World No 5 Christie

Malaysia Open: Srikanth shocks World No 5 Christie

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Kidambi Srikanth registered a superb come-from-behind win over World No 5 Indonesian Jonatan Christie.

IAF airlifts 203 stranded passengers from Leh town

IAF airlifts 203 stranded passengers from Leh town

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Coming to the rescue of stranded passengers in Jammu and Ladakh regions, India Air Force on Tuesday airlifted 203 stranded people from Leh town to Jammu.

Nearly 150 of 1,500 Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Nearly 150 of 1,500 Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Two pilgrims -- Leela Narayanan Mandredath, 56, of Kerala and Satya Laxmi of Andhra Pradesh -- have died due to high altitude sickness in Simikot and heart attack in Tibet respectively, the Indian Embassy said.

After SP, 6 more Punjab cops suspended over PM security breach in Jan 2022

After SP, 6 more Punjab cops suspended over PM security breach in Jan 2022

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

These six were placed under suspension along with a superintendent of police rank officer, who was reported suspended earlier.

Recipe: Tiranga Barfi

Recipe: Tiranga Barfi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

A richly indulgent, tricolour sweet treat for Independence Day.

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The zestful, satisfying mixed vegetable Italian soup makes for a special meal.

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Much better films about the explosive -- if often misdirected -- energy of the young have been made before than Dange, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Drivers of commercial vehicles, including trucks and tankers, stopped work in several states on Monday and blocked roads at some places to protest against the provision in the new penal law regarding hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

'Umeed jagi hain': Trapped tunnel workers' kin

'Umeed jagi hain': Trapped tunnel workers' kin

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'I could not see my husband in the video...Whenever I get to see my husband, then only I can say he is safe'

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Pakistan's restive Balochistan province has come to a standstill and has been facing unrest with several political and nationalist parties launching an indefinite blockade of all national highways from Wednesday against alleged rigging of the election results.

Punjab cop suspended for PM security breach in 2022

Punjab cop suspended for PM security breach in 2022

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

On January 5, 2022, Prime Minister Modi's convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur after which he returned from Punjab without attending any of the events, including a rally. The security breach ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections had led to a major political controversy.