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Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

Will Rahul Gandhi choose Wayanad over Rae Bareli?

Will Rahul Gandhi choose Wayanad over Rae Bareli?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, where Rahul Gandhi won for the second time in a row, comprises three assembly constituencies each in the tribal district of Wayanad and the Muslim-dominated Malappuram, as well as one in Kozhikode district where Christians hold a significant vote base.

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'It is a breathtaking journey towards the Tibet border, especially since the Border Road Organisation has accomplished a fabulous feat in black-topping the road till the border.' 'One is left with a salute for the dauntless Indian soldiers who spend the winter in these majestic, though inhospitable areas (we were told that the temperature comes down to minus 40 in winter),' recounts Claude Arpi.

'Unable To Lose Weight. Pls Help'

'Unable To Lose Weight. Pls Help'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities, tells you how you can stay healthy.

Scrapped plane on truck gets stuck under bridge in Bihar

Scrapped plane on truck gets stuck under bridge in Bihar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The scrapped plane, being transported from Lucknow to Assam on a truck, got stuck beneath the Piprakothi bridge in Motihari, causing a traffic jam'

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The game zone had fire safety equipment but action taken to control the fire was not sufficient, leading to the tragedy on Saturday, a senior police officer said on Sunday, a day after the tragedy.

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

'Positive progress' made to resolve border row: China

'Positive progress' made to resolve border row: China

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

China and India have made 'positive progress' to resolve the border standoff, with both sides maintaining close communication through diplomatic and military channels, a senior foreign ministry official said in Beijing on Friday.

Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in March quarter was Mercedes Benz

Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in March quarter was Mercedes Benz

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in India in the first three months of 2024 was a Mercedes Benz, which achieved its best ever quarter (January-March), selling 5,412 units, up 15 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) from 4,697 units in the previous year.

Modi will continue to lead: BJP rejects Kejriwal's claim

Modi will continue to lead: BJP rejects Kejriwal's claim

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Senior BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, asserted on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will complete his full term if elected to power, refuting the Aam Aadmi Party's claim that Modi wants Shah to succeed him after turning 75 next year.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life.

How To Fix Ankle, Back, Shoulder Injuries

How To Fix Ankle, Back, Shoulder Injuries

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

If any pain in the body persists for more than 5-6 days it is always better to show a specialist, recommends rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta.

Uma's antics height of indiscipline: Vajpayee

Uma's antics height of indiscipline: Vajpayee

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Vajpayee's statement comes as a setback to Bharti, who had himself incurred the wrath of the entire second generation\nleadership in the party earlier.

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'I have no doubt that when she was prevented from meeting Kejriwal, she felt humiliated.'

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Samson is outdoing his competition, sitting at the fourth spot in the IPL 2024 run charts with 385 runs at an average of 77.00 and a strike rate of 161.08

Modi's Viksit Bharat WhatsApp message a poll code breach: Cong to EC

Modi's Viksit Bharat WhatsApp message a poll code breach: Cong to EC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tagged a post of a person raising the issue of privacy over the prime minister's letter being received by persons living abroad.

Muralitharan scaled unprecedented heights in controversial career

Muralitharan scaled unprecedented heights in controversial career

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Prodigious spin propelled by an abnormally strong wrist and an iron resolve forged in bitter acrimony over his unique action took Muttiah Muralitharan to unprecedented heights in world cricket.

Iniesta's taste for drama hits new heights

Iniesta's taste for drama hits new heights

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Andres Iniesta took his penchant for scoring dramatic goals to new heights on Sunday when the midfielder smashed home the winner deep into extra time to give Spain their first World Cup triumph.

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The women bikers of the CRPF, BSF and SSB exhibited the strength of Indian values, including yoga.

Modi 3.0 will put its all might to...: PM in Rajya Sabha

Modi 3.0 will put its all might to...: PM in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Confident of securing a massive majority in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined his vision for his next five-year term saying the Modi 3.0 government will put all its might to strengthen the foundation of 'Viksit Bharat' or a developed nation.

When Mighty Daniel Met Rishi Sunak

When Mighty Daniel Met Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Daniel Kawczynski, all 6'9" of him, met the 5'6" British prime minister.

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, all ministers in Modi 2.0 Cabinet, took oath as cabinet ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In all, 71 ministers were sworn-in along with Modi, taking the strength of the Union council to 72.

Rooney aims for Best's playing heights

Rooney aims for Best's playing heights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Manchester United's England striker says he would like to reach the playing heights scaled by George Best before his career is over.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

KKR fielding coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, a member of their 2014 IPL title winning team under Gautam Gambhir, credited Narine's transformation to the former skipper who is now the mentor of the side.

Jaiswal has got very good chance of breaking my records: Brian Lara

Jaiswal has got very good chance of breaking my records: Brian Lara

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test career is just nine games old but the great Brian Lara feels if there is anyone who can get close to his lofty feats, including the record 400 not out, it is the 22-year-old southpaw from India.

Zak, Ben complement each other brilliantly: Stokes

Zak, Ben complement each other brilliantly: Stokes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

He also had encouraging words for young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed, who picked up only two wickets in Hyderabad.

China reacts to Modi's comments on border dispute

China reacts to Modi's comments on border dispute

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

China said that "sound and stable ties" serve the common interests of China and India.

Unstoppable Duplantis breaks World record for 8th time!

Unstoppable Duplantis breaks World record for 8th time!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Swede broke his own pole vault world record with a 6.24 metres effort in the first Diamond League meeting.

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Australian batting star Steve Smith has said that the cricketing authorities should urgently address the issue of pacers persistently bowling bouncers to a leg side field, as it restricts a batter's ability to hit the ball "anywhere in front of the wicket".

Modi Is Going Nowhere!

Modi Is Going Nowhere!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

He will be around for another crack at the elections, and a clear majority, predicts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Govt increases number of ITBP posts along China border

Govt increases number of ITBP posts along China border

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The number of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) posts along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has been increased from 180 to 195 as part of plans to better operational capability and border management, a top official said on Friday.

A Tale Of Two Poorams

A Tale Of Two Poorams

Rediff.com8 May 2024

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon.

Air India, TASL to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka

Air India, TASL to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Air India and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), a player in aerospace and defence solutions, on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government for an investment of ~2,300 crore in the state's aerospace and defence sector. The strategic move is expected to enhance Karnataka's aerospace ecosystem and help create over 1,600 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs in the state.

Disha Is A Total Knockout In White

Disha Is A Total Knockout In White

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Disha Patani could be easily crowned the most glam celeb at The Elle List 2023.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Indian stock markets are expected to be driven mostly by global factors this week amid a lack of local triggers and earnings season largely coming to an end, say analysts. Crude oil prices, rupee movement and US Federal Reserve meeting minutes to be released this week will also influence the market sentiment. "With the earnings season behind us, global cues would largely dictate the trend in the coming week," Ajit Mishra, SVP - technical research, Religare Broking Ltd, said.

'I'm Single. Girls Ghost Me. Pls Help'

'I'm Single. Girls Ghost Me. Pls Help'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

rediffGURU Mohit Arora offers advice on how to navigate your dating and relationship problems.