News for 'Drought'

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

England's World Cup-winning former skipper Eoin Morgan picked India as his favourites to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles action at the US Open on Sunday.

'The drought is a policy induced disaster'

'The drought is a policy induced disaster'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

'Drought in the 1990s was essentially the drought of a poor India.' 'This 2016 drought is of a richer and more water-guzzling India.' 'The severity and intensity of the drought is not about lack of rainfall.' 'It is about the lack of planning and foresight, and criminal neglect.'

EPL: Ronaldo breaks goal drought as United defeat Brighton

EPL: Ronaldo breaks goal drought as United defeat Brighton

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Ronaldo answered his critics five minutes after halftime with a superb finish

PIX: Chasing World Cup dreams, Rohit, Bumrah depart for US

PIX: Chasing World Cup dreams, Rohit, Bumrah depart for US

Rediff.com25 May 2024

India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 5 against Ireland at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. India play Pakistan on June 9.

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here on Thursday featured 11 players, who will come back as two-time medallists from the quadrennial showpiece.

PIX: Biles makes stunning return to Olympics!

PIX: Biles makes stunning return to Olympics!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Biles, the world's most decorated gymnast, returned for her third Olympics after she abruptly pulled out from the team final at the Tokyo Games suffering from the "twisties", a term used to describe the temporary loss of spatial awareness while performing high-difficulty elements.

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Despite Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' ambitious plan, 40 per cent of the state is reeling from drought and its water tanker economy is booming. As of February 2019, the state government declared drought in 151 of the 358 talukas.

Dirty Air, 2nd Largest Global Killer

Dirty Air, 2nd Largest Global Killer

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Over eight million deaths in 2021 were attributed to air pollution, affecting both children and adults alike.

Euro PIX: Scotland stay alive with draw against Swiss

Euro PIX: Scotland stay alive with draw against Swiss

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Scotland and Switzerland at Cologne stadium, in Cologne, Germany, on Thursday.

Disburse drought relief immediately, SC tells states

Disburse drought relief immediately, SC tells states

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to release funds for MNREGA and to pay compensation to farmers in drought-affected areas.

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'In anything in life, privilege helps.' 'Privilege means access. Access means connections.' 'Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.'

T20 WC: Who will make semis?

T20 WC: Who will make semis?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

South Africa and India have advanced as the two other teams unbeaten in the group stage though both had their struggles in the United States leg of the tournament.

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

India eyes T20 World Cup title after near misses

India eyes T20 World Cup title after near misses

Rediff.com30 May 2024

India remain bereft of a global title since winning the 2013 Champions Trophy.

India will come hard at us: England coach Mott

India will come hard at us: England coach Mott

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

India's approach with the bat now is drastically different to what it was in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final and both teams will start Thursday's contest on an even keel, said England head coach Matthew Mott on Wednesday.

'Rohit scolds the players when...'

'Rohit scolds the players when...'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'...when they make mistakes and hugs them too. He guides them and gives them all liberty on the field.'

Drought hits 52 districts in three states

Drought hits 52 districts in three states

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

These three states sought a combined financial assistance of Rs 11,186 crore

'For India to do well, Kohli will have to bat with freedom'

'For India to do well, Kohli will have to bat with freedom'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly picked batting maestro Virat Kohli to open with India captain Rohit Sharma in the ICC T20 World Cup, taking place in the USA and West Indies from June 1 to 29.

Parties in blame game over Maharashtra drought

Parties in blame game over Maharashtra drought

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Fadnavis rules out holding special session of legislature and instead assures of relief measures, says Sanjay Jog

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Never give up, fight till last moment: Sreejesh's learning from Rohit's men

Southwest Monsoon to reach Kerala on May 31 amid El Nino concerns

Southwest Monsoon to reach Kerala on May 31 amid El Nino concerns

Rediff.com15 May 2024

"This year, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 31 with a model error of four days," the India meteorological department said on Wednesday.

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

States have been told to prepare in advance to counter any impact of an adverse southwest monsoon.

Is MNS joining NDA? Raj Thackeray says...

Is MNS joining NDA? Raj Thackeray says...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The current political scenario in the state was like chikhal (wet, slippery mud) with party lines blurring and people must ensure politicians are held accountable for their deeds, Thackeray said.

Farmers reel under double whammy of drought and fund crunch

Farmers reel under double whammy of drought and fund crunch

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Many farmers in drought hit states are seeking MGNREGA work but the state government's coffers do not have enough fund to pay the salaries of these workers.

Why I Am Upset With Modi's Victory

Why I Am Upset With Modi's Victory

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Despite failing to secure a simple majority in Parliament, we will continue to see him on TV, newspapers, magazines, bill boards, vaccination certificates, railway stations, bus shelters, airports, sea ports, on the highway and on rural roads, sighs A Ganesh Nadar.

Pankaja Munde faces flak over 'drought selfies'

Pankaja Munde faces flak over 'drought selfies'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Munde took the selfies with the dried-up Manjara river as the backdrop, while on a visit to the parched region to review desilting work on the riverbed.

Centre's responsibility to warn states on drought: SC

Centre's responsibility to warn states on drought: SC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

It also chided Gujarat for not filing an affidavit on the matter, saying "just because you're Gujarat doesn't mean you can do whatever you like."

PIX: DeChambeau edges McIlroy to win US Open golf

PIX: DeChambeau edges McIlroy to win US Open golf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Bryson DeChambeau came out on top in a dramatic final round, back nine battle with Rory McIlroy to win the US Open by one shot.

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

A third-minute goal from Christian Pulisic set the United States on their way to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their Group C opener at the Copa America on Sunday.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2, on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

Centre releases drought relief for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

Centre releases drought relief for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Centre releases Rs1,712cr to TN, Rs 1,234cr to Karnataka for drought.

Suryakumar Yadav undergoes surgery

Suryakumar Yadav undergoes surgery

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

India batter Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday said he has undergone a surgery after suffering from sports hernia.

Karnataka CM draws flak as video in luxury jet goes viral

Karnataka CM draws flak as video in luxury jet goes viral

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday came down heavily on the Congress government in Karnataka for flaunting their 'rich fortunes and luxury lifestyles' following a viral video on social media showing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleague B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan in a private jet.

Will Congress End 32-Year Gujarat Drought?

Will Congress End 32-Year Gujarat Drought?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

It had given the BJP a tough fight in 2017 winning 77 of the 182 seats at stake.

Gulmarg Gets Snow At Last!

Gulmarg Gets Snow At Last!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Umar Ganie captures Gulmarg as the town and other higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley receive snow.

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Gopi defeated Communist Party of India leader VS Sunilkumar in an exciting fight.

Rajkummar Rao's Top 10 Hits

Rajkummar Rao's Top 10 Hits

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

It's turning out to be a double whammy season for Rajkummar Rao. Raj ended Bollywood's box office drought with Srikanth and followed it with Mr & Mrs Mahi.

T20 WC warm-up: Chance to test track and India's second pace-bowling option

T20 WC warm-up: Chance to test track and India's second pace-bowling option

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal will aim to add his bit to the combination conundrum with a handy contribution while Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj need to put their best foot forward during India's only T20 World Cup warm-up game against Bangladesh ahead of their tournament opener on June 5.