News for 'CHOKE'

Reader's pick: Movies that made you cry

Reader's pick: Movies that made you cry

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Readers pick Hindi films that choked us with emotion.

More rains predicted in Delhi

More rains predicted in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

The weatherman has forecast that more showers would lash the national capital where intermittent rains have disrupted normal life for the last four days.

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The EU ambassador to India hoped the principle of equality will be upheld in the CAB. He also said that Pak must take action against terror groups.

PHOTOS: Pakistan down South Africa in rain-hit match to stay alive

PHOTOS: Pakistan down South Africa in rain-hit match to stay alive

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Pakistan outclassed South Africa by 19 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit match in the ICC Champions Trophy match, in Birmingham, on Wednesday.

'Shammiji said he could not take it any more'

'Shammiji said he could not take it any more'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Amitabh Bachchan blogs about the late Shammi Kapoor.

I'm more relaxed this WC than any other: Kallis

I'm more relaxed this WC than any other: Kallis

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who will be playing his fifth World Cup, says and he'll be doing everything to help the 11 first-timers in his squad to relax and enjoy the occasion.

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler's journey started in 2005 from a little known tehsil in Beed district called Patoda.

JNNURM: How has it transformed cities?

JNNURM: How has it transformed cities?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Urbanisation in India has been like climate change in the world. It has been happening inexorably for decades, not receiving much attention, its significance not noted. 300 million Indians live in towns and cities, underserved by utilities, with inadequate housing, and now choking in traffic.

Kamala Mills horror: 28-year-old died while celebrating her birthday

Kamala Mills horror: 28-year-old died while celebrating her birthday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Khushbu, who turned 29 on the 29th, did not live to see the day.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Trade Union bandh: 100 flights cancelled in Kol

Trade Union bandh: 100 flights cancelled in Kol

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Nine major trade unions have called for a 24-hour long nationwide bandh on Tuesday to protest against price rise, disinvestment of public sector, retrenchment and entry of foreign capital in retail market.

China plans 'super bus' to ease traffic jams

China plans 'super bus' to ease traffic jams

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

China is gearing up to road test an eco-friendly "straddle" super bus, which is high enough to allow a two-lane tunnel beneath it for cars to pass through.

Sadhvi Pragya breaks down recalling 'torture' in custody

Sadhvi Pragya breaks down recalling 'torture' in custody

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Thakur, 48, also set the tone for her high-profile poll battle in Bhopal againt Congress candidate Digvijay Singh, whom she accused of using words like 'Hindu' and 'saffron' terror.

Delhi Smog: Can a clear solution be found?

Delhi Smog: Can a clear solution be found?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'You can't consume clean air if you won't pay for it just because it's a 30-day problem,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Modi running a one-man Presidential government: Shourie

Modi running a one-man Presidential government: Shourie

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Arun Shourie on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of "narcissism" and of running a one-man "Presidential government" the direction of which was "dangerous" for India.

Delhi smog: Companies face 5-10% staff crunch as employees call in sick

Delhi smog: Companies face 5-10% staff crunch as employees call in sick

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Moreover, Assocham warned that the phenomenon is likely to hurt Brand India and impact the country's tourism

Supreme Court upholds ban on sale of large diesel cars in Delhi

Supreme Court upholds ban on sale of large diesel cars in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a December ruling that temporarily banned the sale of large diesel cars in New Delhi to combat toxic smog in India's capital.

PM Modi gives tight hug to emotional ISRO chief

PM Modi gives tight hug to emotional ISRO chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi, in his address at the ISRO centre asked the scientists not to get disheartened by the hurdles in the lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 and asserted that there will be a "new dawn".

Now, monster traffic jams hit Beijing

Now, monster traffic jams hit Beijing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Beijing was choked by 88 traffic jams on Sunday morning in addition to a record 140 traffic jams that paralysed the city's roads on Friday last with the number of vehicles on road exceeding 4.5 million, City's traffic management bureau said.

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Virat Kohli's captaincy, and Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal's excellent bowling, were the key to India's narrow victory over Afghanistan.

Naxal war: Govt withdraws cases against tribals

Naxal war: Govt withdraws cases against tribals

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

In a major initiative to win "goodwill" of tribals and choke public support for the Naxals, the government has withdrawn over one lakh cases slapped on tribals in centrally-ruled Jharkhand.

Woman's face burned after headphones explode mid-flight

Woman's face burned after headphones explode mid-flight

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Smoke and the smell of melted plastic, burnt hair and electronics filled the cabin for the rest of the journey to Melbourne.

PHOTOS: Rahim helps Bangladesh end losing run vs India

PHOTOS: Rahim helps Bangladesh end losing run vs India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Mushfiqur Rahim hit an unbeaten half-century to steer Bangladesh to first-ever victory in T20 Internationals against India, at the Arun Jaitley stadium.

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The development came a day after the protesting farmers rejected the Centre's offer to start talks as soon as they move to Burari and continued to stay put Singhu and Tikri borders of the national capital.

What is the answer to Delhi's traffic woes?

What is the answer to Delhi's traffic woes?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The proliferating flyovers, eyesores every one of them, merely redistribute traffic to new choke points.

'Chokers' tag not deserved, says Steyn

'Chokers' tag not deserved, says Steyn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

South Africa do not deserve to go into next year's World Cup with a reputation for choking, fast bowler Dale Steyn told Reuters on Thursday.

Communications between umpires to be aired during knock-outs

Communications between umpires to be aired during knock-outs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The ICC on Tuesday confirmed that TV umpire communications during decision-making will be put to air for the knock-out stages of the World Cup.

Thousands of dead fish surface at Bengaluru's Ulsoor Lake

Thousands of dead fish surface at Bengaluru's Ulsoor Lake

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Thousands of dead fish washed ashore on Ulsoor Lake in the early hours of Monday in Bengaluru which has been struggling to clean up its badly polluted lakes.

Tearful Cahill laments 'harsh' red card

Tearful Cahill laments 'harsh' red card

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Australian hard man Tim Cahill was reduced to tears by his dismissal in the 4-0 loss to Germany in their World Cup opener on Sunday and said Bastian Schweinsteiger had made too much of the challenge.

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Don't read this when you're alone at home!

RBI hikes short-term rates, CRR by 25 bps

RBI hikes short-term rates, CRR by 25 bps

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Hike in CRR to suck out Rs 12,500 crore from the banking system.

Interconnect port: RJio plans to take older telcos to court

Interconnect port: RJio plans to take older telcos to court

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Trai calls both Jio and incumbents for a meeting to discuss the issue

Mobile user base suffers biggest fall since April 2018

Mobile user base suffers biggest fall since April 2018

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, however, continued to add wireless subscribers

Pak placed on FATF's 'grey list' for financially aiding terrorism

Pak placed on FATF's 'grey list' for financially aiding terrorism

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The placement on to grey list could hurt Pakistan's economy as well as its international standing.

Pak sealed 182 madrassas since Peshawar school attack

Pak sealed 182 madrassas since Peshawar school attack

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Law-enforcement agencies have registered 2,337 cases for hate speeches and material and arrested 2,195 people.

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India has experienced hands and will emerge with flying colours, declares Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Why petroleum dealers are angry with the Modi govt

Why petroleum dealers are angry with the Modi govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The dealers are protesting against the use of petrol pumps for government campaigns and seeking of personal data of over a million people working there

I had confidence in my bowlers, MI captain Rohit Sharma

I had confidence in my bowlers, MI captain Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com22 May 2017

His bowlers pulled off an incredible win under pressure and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma said that he always had faith in his pacers to deliver in crunch situation.

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Stay away from these cinematic ruins, warns Raja Sen.