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Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.

How Many Swimsuits Does Aahana Own?

How Many Swimsuits Does Aahana Own?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

An actor and her swim wardrobe.

Kriti Sanon, Style Chameleon

Kriti Sanon, Style Chameleon

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

In the fashion dept, Ms Sanon can pull off just about anything.

India braces for driest August in 122 years

India braces for driest August in 122 years

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Also, the monsoon this year may end up being the driest since 2015, which recorded a rainfall deficit of 13 per cent, they said.

Monsoon ends in India with 'below average' rainfall

Monsoon ends in India with 'below average' rainfall

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The southwest monsoon season concluded on Saturday with India receiving 'below-average' cumulative rainfall -- 820 mm compared to the long-period average of 868.6 mm -- in an El Nino year.

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

"This warming trend is alarming," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

India may get normal rainfall in Aug-Sept, El Nino influence likely: IMD

India may get normal rainfall in Aug-Sept, El Nino influence likely: IMD

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Rainfall in August is predicted to be below normal (less than 94 per cent of LPA), but the situation is expected to improve comparatively in September, the IMD said.

India to get its own index to quantify heat impact next yr: IMD chief

India to get its own index to quantify heat impact next yr: IMD chief

Rediff.com3 May 2023

India will launch its own composite index next year to quantify the impact of heat on its population and generate impact-based heat wave alerts for specific locations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

Sreejita De, Bigg Boss 16's Party Style Queen

Sreejita De, Bigg Boss 16's Party Style Queen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Sreejita De has named her brand #sreejitadeSupremacy.

Stay Thanda Thanda Cool Cool Like Bollywood

Stay Thanda Thanda Cool Cool Like Bollywood

Rediff.com24 May 2023

It's that scorching time of the year again when horrid heat waves engulf our beings and nothing except a smack of cool breeze or a chilled glass of refreshment springs us back to life again.

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

Cyclone Biparjoy may cause extensive damage in Gujarat: IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy may cause extensive damage in Gujarat: IMD

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has an extensive damaging potential and it is likely to impact Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar districts of Gujarat the most, the India meteorological department said on Tuesday.

Kareena And The Kapoors!

Kareena And The Kapoors!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Priyanka's thrilled... Pooja's nostalgic... Vaani's indulging...

How India's Top Models Have Fun

How India's Top Models Have Fun

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

A look at the wonderful off-runway world of some of the ramp's popular faces.

Erika's A Beach Babe At Heart!

Erika's A Beach Babe At Heart!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Swimsuit season is definitely not over for Erika Packard.

Janhvi, Kiara, Katrina's FABULOUS OCTOBER Fashion

Janhvi, Kiara, Katrina's FABULOUS OCTOBER Fashion

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Whether it's Diwali or promotional events, our Bollywood divas never fail to turn heads with their style choices.

Stunningly Stylish Anchal!

Stunningly Stylish Anchal!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Glimpses of former model Anchal Kumar's awesome style.

Harleen Finds The Perfect Sunset

Harleen Finds The Perfect Sunset

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Can Harleen Sethi's snaps fulfil your travel fantasies?

Extreme weather events killed over 1.4 lakh people in last 50 yrs

Extreme weather events killed over 1.4 lakh people in last 50 yrs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The paper said 65,130 people were killed in 3,175 incidents of floods. Some 40,358 people died in 117 tropical cyclones, with 344.9 deaths per mortality event. There were 706 heat wave incidents that claimed the lives of 17,362 people, the paper said, adding there is a rise in the number of casualties because of this type of EWE.

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Dear Mr Spielberg, can we now put to rest this overstretched, bloated dinosaur franchise? asks Aseem Chhabra.

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The mercury soared to 46.2 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital.

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

As the air pollution in Delhi-NCR ameliorated over the last two days, the Centre's air quality panel Sunday directed authorities to lift the ban on plying of non-BS VI diesel light motor vehicles in the region and the entry of trucks into the capital imposed under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Has the Romeo finally found his Juliet?

Arabian Sea is now hotbed for cyclones

Arabian Sea is now hotbed for cyclones

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Surface temperatures have increased rapidly during the past century, leading to an increase in the frequency and intensity of tropical storms in the Arabian Sea, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Cyclone Biparjoy's Landfall: What You Must Know

Cyclone Biparjoy's Landfall: What You Must Know

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

'Areas within 100 km of the landfall could suffer catastrophic effect.'

A Tricolour Feast for Independence Day

A Tricolour Feast for Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

August 15 needs a colourful menu. We have tiranga options galore, served up just for you.

Diana Penty looks so good in this high-slit skirt

Diana Penty looks so good in this high-slit skirt

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Dressed in tropical colours, Diana Penty took over the runway at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

WOW Candice!

WOW Candice!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The South African model and entrepreneur looks smashing on The Daily's summer issue.

Isro executes controlled re-entry of decommissioned satellite

Isro executes controlled re-entry of decommissioned satellite

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation said it successfully carried out an "extremely challenging" controlled re-entry experiment of the decommissioned orbiting Megha-Tropiques-1 (MT-1) satellite.

Rishi Sunak make dramatic exit at COP27 session

Rishi Sunak make dramatic exit at COP27 session

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

According to Downing Street sources it was "no biggie".

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Glimpses from the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall 2023 show which took place at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.

An Indian Amazon Adventure

An Indian Amazon Adventure

Rediff.com8 May 2023

An Indian family, the Pandays, spend a few days on the Nepo river.

Neha Dhupia proves style has no size

Neha Dhupia proves style has no size

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Why every curvy woman will love this fashion show.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

'Science is a team sport'

'Science is a team sport'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'Working in collaboration is beneficial and more rewarding in the long run.' 'Competition may bring personal glory, but is very short lasting.' 'Work with people who are interested in working with you instead of competing with you.'

Climate change making weather prediction difficult: IMD DG

Climate change making weather prediction difficult: IMD DG

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Climate change has hampered the ability of the forecasting agencies to accurately predict severe events and weather bureaus across the world are focusing on augmenting the observational network density and the weather prediction modelling to improve predictability, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said.

HOT Italian Swimsuits!

HOT Italian Swimsuits!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

These bikinis will give you the perfect excuse to head to the beach.

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Looking for an adventure escape or a soulful vacay? Here's our guide for your next solo travel jaunt.

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Mango Rolls

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Mango Rolls

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Make the most of the mango season till it lasts.