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6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala on Saturday wreaking havoc in many parts with some people feared missing in the landslides that occurred in hilly areas bordering Kottayam and Idukki districts prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the Army and Air Force for rescue operations.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Don't hold your horsepower any more!

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The storm is India's strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in 20 years.

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

After a recent spate of big-bang funding of food discovery and delivery apps, experts believe the sector's consolidation might be over and the remaining players are here to stay and thrive.

India's 13 biggest cos saw 121 deaths due to accidents

India's 13 biggest cos saw 121 deaths due to accidents

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The 13 firms under consideration had nearly a million employees as of March 2018, including contractual and temporary workforce.

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

Arunachal will see repeat of Kargil, warns minister

Arunachal will see repeat of Kargil, warns minister

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

An Arunachal Pradesh minister on Tuesday warned of a 'Kargil-like' situation in the border state as he spoke of a lack of development forcing locals to migrate away from far-flung areas and giving China an opportunity to venture deeper inside Indian territory.

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The infra-major going belly up cracked open some major flaws in the system - the most evident being weak corporate governance and how layers of corporate structures could be formed adding to the opaqueness of the group.

Without buyer, Air India might be forced to shut down by Jun 2020

Without buyer, Air India might be forced to shut down by Jun 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid continuing uncertainty over the fate of the national carrier, an official said there is also need for funds to restart operations of 12 grounded narrow-body planes.

Cyclone Titli enters West Bengal, kills 4 more

Cyclone Titli enters West Bengal, kills 4 more

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The MeT department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal till Saturday, ahead of Durga Puja festivities.

Will Virbhadra Singh's magic work again?

Will Virbhadra Singh's magic work again?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

While his performance is commendable, the bribery charges against him just don't go away.

Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Jaguar has 11 different types of F-Paces in different engine and style combinations that start from a Rs 40-lakh petrol variant and go up to a V-8 engined convertible that can cost Rs 2.8 crore.

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

As the virus continued to spread its tentacles across India, several parts, including Kashmir valley headed towards a virtual lockdown with the administration restricting movement of people in several parts and banning all public transport in Srinagar city.

Patna submerged after very heavy rains

Patna submerged after very heavy rains

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

A flood-like situation prevailed in Bihar capital Patna on Thursday after it was lashed by very heavy rains over the last 24 hours.

All the perks of being a car owner, none of the pain

All the perks of being a car owner, none of the pain

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Drivezy is helping people share their vehicles.

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The company is not holding plans for clarity on policy.

ISL expanded to 10 teams, Bengaluru FC one of them

ISL expanded to 10 teams, Bengaluru FC one of them

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The Indian Super League will be expanded to 10 teams this season with the organisers on Monday announcing two more franchises after a bidding process, with Bengaluru FC set to ply in the three-year-old ISL by leaving I-League.

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The government will stand guarantor for loans to be disbursed to youth from the community.

Hudhud: AP, Odisha mount massive relief efforts, death toll rises to 24

Hudhud: AP, Odisha mount massive relief efforts, death toll rises to 24

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

After being pounded for an entire day by Cyclone Hudhud, the storm is weakened on Monday leaving behind a trail of destruction in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'I don't think you have anything to say to me and I certainly don't have anything to say to you.' Bharat Bhushan recalls his encounters with V S Naipaul.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Sensex, Nifty edge higher; post best weekly gain since October

Sensex, Nifty edge higher; post best weekly gain since October

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

State owned banks SBI and PNB were the top Nifty gainers along with ICICI Bank and auto shares.

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's 'bad boy' continues to be a fan favourite despite his many personal troubles.

How the Sarkar works in Maoist areas

How the Sarkar works in Maoist areas

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'I am here to look after people's needs.' 'I am not bothered about who is a Maoist or who is not.'

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Kaleidoscopic lights replace incandescent glory this year.

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'New Delhi showed itself willing -- at least for a period -- to tolerate the risk of conflict and to withstand Beijing's implicit and explicit threats.' 'But it also continued to try to cut some kind of deal with China to reduce tensions.'

Narendra Murkumbi quits as vice chairman, MD of Shree Renuka Sugars

Narendra Murkumbi quits as vice chairman, MD of Shree Renuka Sugars

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Murkumbi will continue to retain his post till the stipulated notice period of 90 days or completion of open offer by Wilmar, whichever is later.

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The state is trying hard to improve ease of doing business by several notches.

India's e-vehicle dream crashes

India's e-vehicle dream crashes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

If the drop in sales over the past two years is anything to go by, India's dream of putting seven million electric vehicles on road by the end of this decade has come a cropper.

Spreading love over a cup of Irani 'chaii'

Spreading love over a cup of Irani 'chaii'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Cafe Irani Chaii is Mansoor Showghi Yezdi's attempt at preserving Irani culture in an age of globalisation, where old cultures are swiftly fading away.

Peeking into the soul of the Northeast

Peeking into the soul of the Northeast

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

What is it about the charm of the Northeast and its mountains that it takes prisoners?

No red tape but red carpet for investors in Maharashtra: CM

No red tape but red carpet for investors in Maharashtra: CM

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Fadnavis, currently on a visit to the US, invited American investments in the infrastructure, agro-processing and manufacturing sectors of his state.

Kerala: Rains, landslides claim 14 lives, Kochi airport closed

Kerala: Rains, landslides claim 14 lives, Kochi airport closed

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Nine people died and several others were reported missing as a string of landslips triggered by heavy downpour battered Idukki and adjoining districts of Kerala on Monday.

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 revealed

Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 revealed

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A close-up of a leopard, little owlets hiding inside a pipe and a gorilla mother mourning the loss of her baby are just a few of animals featured in the photos that have won this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world's most astonishing sights.

Why is this designer painting taxis?

Why is this designer painting taxis?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Sanket Avlani started Taxi Fabric to provide a platform for young and upcoming designers who deserve a stage.

Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion

Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The valuation was more conservative than the $15 billion some analysts had expected for the social media phenomenon, potentially attracting investors who might consider the money-losing company's listing price a better deal, with room to rise.

Why gold refinery consolidation is the need of the hour

Why gold refinery consolidation is the need of the hour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's decision to cut arbitrage may ensure that the standards of purity of the refined gold in the Indian market meet the global benchmark

Are you down with start-up fever? Read this!

Are you down with start-up fever? Read this!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Even retail investors are talking about investing in start-ups.