News for 'Great Rain'

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Seeing Durgamasura ready for a war, the goddess appeared in her warrior form. Let's celebrate the beginning of Navratri with this lovely excerpt from Nava Durga.

Djokovic and Murray to face off in another final

Djokovic and Murray to face off in another final

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will face off in a second claycourt final within eight days at the Italian Open after the two in-form players proved on Saturday that they will be the ones to beat at the season's second Grand Slam in Roland Garros.

German GP: Hamilton on pole; Vettel to start last

German GP: Hamilton on pole; Vettel to start last

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for their 200th race at the German Grand Prix on Saturday while engine problems dashed Ferrari's hopes.

Video: Models provide monsoon fashion tips

Video: Models provide monsoon fashion tips

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

How do you manage to look great when the weather is damp, your hair frizzes and your makeup runs? These models share their beauty secrets for the rains.

20 yrs on: The day Senna grabbed F1's attention

20 yrs on: The day Senna grabbed F1's attention

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

While Formula One remembers Ayrton Senna on the 20th anniversary of his death at Imola, happier memories of another race 10 years earlier highlight just why the great Brazilian is still so sorely missed.

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn capped a dazzling performance in the 100 metres hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics with a gold medal while Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece won the men's long jump title in an action packed Monday morning at the Olympic Stadium

Chennai received more rainfall in over 100 yrs on Dec 1-2: NASA

Chennai received more rainfall in over 100 yrs on Dec 1-2: NASA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

On December 1and 2, flood-ravaged Chennai received more rainfall in 24 hours than it had seen on any day since 1901, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

'I think I was chosen for my eyes'

'I think I was chosen for my eyes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Actress Fagun Thakrer talks about her film, Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain.

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

PIX: Russia in raptures after perfect start to World Cup

PIX: Russia in raptures after perfect start to World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Russian fans and politicians joined in an outpouring of jubilation on Thursday as the host nation unexpectedly routed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the World Cup.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

Have you heard of 'Nam O' beach?

Have you heard of 'Nam O' beach?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

A journey that can teach us all a thing or two about resilience.

Tamil Nadu could have reduced Kerala crisis impact

Tamil Nadu could have reduced Kerala crisis impact

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Given the intensity of the rain, at least a third of this crisis could have been averted, had Tamil Nadu heeded Kerala's requests.

Republican VP candidate Pence's plane skids off runway in New York

Republican VP candidate Pence's plane skids off runway in New York

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The governor of Indiana, who was returning from a campaign event in Iowa, was not hurt in the bumpy landing.

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

Rahul rises, but has feet on ground

Rahul rises, but has feet on ground

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

KL Rahul was promoted to open and made a half century in his first-ever ODI against Pakistan.

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'If Pinarayi Vijayan gets another term, Kerala will be a state where everybody has a house.'

Have you ever visited Tharangampadi?

Have you ever visited Tharangampadi?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Now is a great time to explore these five places in India says Anita Bora as she draws up her list of personal favourites.

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

As Mumbai almost came to a halt after overnight rains, netizens and Mumbaikars took a dig at the Shiv Sena for the plight of their beloved city.

How a full 20-over game would have helped Sunrisers Hyderabad

How a full 20-over game would have helped Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Muttiah Muralitharan said the franchise had a good chance of making the IPL final if its qualifier against Kolkata Knight Riders had not been truncated due to rain.

'Rainfall is one of the hardest things to predict'

'Rainfall is one of the hardest things to predict'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'Temperature and wind can be predicted more easily than rainfall.' 'Rainfall, as common experience suggests, is very spotty.' 'The last bit of physics required that tells us whether it is going to rain or not is very hard.' Professor Roddam Narasimha, the eminent scientist, explains the monsoon, climate change and global warming, in a fascinating conversation with Shivanand Kanavi.

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, needs to be taken very seriously, says Paine; backs sporting cancellations

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, needs to be taken very seriously, says Paine; backs sporting cancellations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease, which has so far claimed almost 8,000 lives and infected close to 2,00,000 people globally, has led to the cancellation or postponement of sports events across the globe. Tim Paine on Wednesday said the threat of COVID-19 pandemic is bigger than the game of cricket and needs to be taken seriously

Argentine Open: Nadal wins first title of year

Argentine Open: Nadal wins first title of year

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Rafael Nadal won his first title of the year with a 6-4, 6-1 victory.

US Open: Spectators stunned as Federer suffers shock loss

US Open: Spectators stunned as Federer suffers shock loss

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Roger Federer suffered a shock loss to Tommy Robredo at the US Open on Monday, ruining the chance of meeting Rafael Nadal at the only Grand Slam where the two greats have never played each other.

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'They're just trying to shove us on the court because we're qualifiers'

'Good chance for fringe players to cement their spot'

'Good chance for fringe players to cement their spot'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Virat Kohli wants Rishabh Pant to 'show his credentials' in Dhoni's absence.

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

As captain, Kane Williamson would face suspension if New Zealand are fined again for a slow rate.

Davis Cup: Team which adapts quickly will have edge, says Paes

Davis Cup: Team which adapts quickly will have edge, says Paes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

With wet conditions caused by incessant rain adding to the challenge, veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes said the team which adapts quicker will have the edge in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-I tie between India and South Korea starting, in Chandigarh, on Friday.

French Open champion Muguruza retires injured in Rome

French Open champion Muguruza retires injured in Rome

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza withdraw from the Italian Open semi-finals with a neck injury on Saturday, eight days before she is due to start the defence of her French Open title at Roland Garros.

Shiv Kapur tied third in Zurich

Shiv Kapur tied third in Zurich

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

The two-day event was hit by heavy rains and was reduced from 36 to 18 holes.

Happy homecoming as Scott wins Australian PGA

Happy homecoming as Scott wins Australian PGA

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Adam Scott stormed to victory by four strokes at the Australian PGA Championship to celebrate his homecoming after winning the US Masters in some style on the Gold Coast on Sunday.

Agneepath director: Barfi! isn't copied, it's a tribute

Agneepath director: Barfi! isn't copied, it's a tribute

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Agneepath director Karan Malhotra talks about allegations of plagiarism against Barfi! and Anurag Basu

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend's action in La Liga.

Tendulkar bats for healthy and fit India

Tendulkar bats for healthy and fit India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

'We are talking about the good health of our nation and clearly in sometime, we are going to have healthier people'

PICS: Kohli leads India to Windies series win with 43rd ODI ton

PICS: Kohli leads India to Windies series win with 43rd ODI ton

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

It was India's ninth consecutive ODI series win, at home and away, over the West Indies.

2nd ODI PICS: Kohli, Bhuvi star in India's win vs WI

2nd ODI PICS: Kohli, Bhuvi star in India's win vs WI

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between West Indies and India at Port-of-Spain in Trinidad on Sunday