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Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

Heavy rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Heavy rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Traffic was severely affected due to heavy rains.

DGCA lists steps to deal with hacking aircraft navigation system

DGCA lists steps to deal with hacking aircraft navigation system

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a circular to airlines and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on measures to deal with threats from jamming and spoofing of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) amid reports of such interference in the Middle East.

J&K: State jams mobile services during R-Day

J&K: State jams mobile services during R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

In an unprecedented security measure, mobile services were jammed in the entire state on Tuesday for nearly 10 hours following intelligence inputs of the possibility of cellphones being used by militants to engineer blasts on Republic Day, the Jammu police said.

Taking the IIT JAM? Try this free mock test

Taking the IIT JAM? Try this free mock test

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

To help students prepare for the test, TCYonline presents this free mock JAM test along with the answer key.

Xi Jinping's visit causes massive traffic jams in Delhi

Xi Jinping's visit causes massive traffic jams in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Traffic snarls were on Thursday reported from different parts of central and south Delhi after some roads were closed for the movement of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is in India on a three-day trip.

5 dead as rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

5 dead as rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

At least five people were killed in separate rain-related incidents on Tuesday in Bengaluru, which has been reeling under incessant rains for the past three days causing widespread flooding in several residential areas and turning roads into virtual rivers.

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Curbs under Section 163 (power to issue an order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which were set to expire on Sunday, have now been extended till December 31 in Sambhal.

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Amid the heavy downpour in Bengaluru, residents of many flood-affected areas have taken to social media to pour out their woes ranging from waterlogging to complaining about "crumbling" infrastructure.

Delhi records over 100 mm rains; woman, infant fall into drain

Delhi records over 100 mm rains; woman, infant fall into drain

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Six weather stations across Delhi recorded over 100 mm of rain in a single day, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Thursday, categorising it as an "extremely intense spell".

BJP's 'chakka jam' paralyses life in Jammu

BJP's 'chakka jam' paralyses life in Jammu

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Normal life was affected in Jammu on Saturday due to a three-hour 'chakka jam' called by Bharatiya Janata Party protesting the surrender policy for youths who went to PoK for arms training and demanding that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah withdraw his statement on accession of Jammu and Kashmir with India.

Ahead of Maha polls, no toll at Mumbai entry points

Ahead of Maha polls, no toll at Mumbai entry points

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The toll waiver will be in force from midnight on Monday, he said.

New Jodi in Bollywood!

New Jodi in Bollywood!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Pooja on holiday...Kareena's favourite Yoga pose...Samantha puts on her thinking cap...

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'

DYFI under fire over pork challenge for Wayanad survivors

DYFI under fire over pork challenge for Wayanad survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The DYFI has been organising numerous challenges and festivals across the state as part of its various fund-raising events to help the rehabilitation efforts for the survivors of the devastating landslides in Wayanad district on July 30.

'Life can never be the same without you'

'Life can never be the same without you'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Rishi Kapoor died at the age of 67 on April 30, 2020, after a two-year battle with leukaemia.

Chaos and chakka jams in Jaipur as RSS protest temple demolitions

Chaos and chakka jams in Jaipur as RSS protest temple demolitions

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The protest gave a harrowing time to commuters especially office-goers as there were massive jams due to the blockades.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Wary of traffic jams? Work from home

Wary of traffic jams? Work from home

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

With traffic jams and other commuting related issues becoming the biggest excuse for employees reporting late to work, companies seem to have found a middle path for solving this problem by asking their workers to work from home.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

VHP calls for chakka jam in Delhi

VHP calls for chakka jam in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

VHP International General Secretary Dr Pravin Togadia told a press conference at the VHP's Delhi office, "The agitation is limited to four hours. We are resorting to this to press for our demand that Jammu and Kashmir government rescind its order not to hand over land to the SASB."

Now, a Web site to save you from traffic jams

Now, a Web site to save you from traffic jams

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

A new Web site now claims to provide up-to-date information about the traffic situation across the national capital and even solutions to all your traffic-related problems.

Ghaziabad: Ruckus after car hits kanwariyas, security beefed up

Ghaziabad: Ruckus after car hits kanwariyas, security beefed up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Police have intensified security in some areas of Ghaziabad district and imposed more traffic curbs after a car allegedly hit some kanwariyas in Muradnagar, who then thrashed the driver and vandalised the vehicle, an official said on Sunday.

Mumbai traffic back on track after heavy rains, woman drowns

Mumbai traffic back on track after heavy rains, woman drowns

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The Mumbai civic body and police have advised all people in the city and surrounding areas to stay indoors as much as possible.

PICS: Snow traps Russian drivers in 2-day jam

PICS: Snow traps Russian drivers in 2-day jam

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Thousands of vehicles have been trapped, some for more than two days, in a traffic jam dozens of miles long caused due to heavy snowfall in Russia.

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

At least 10 flights scheduled to land at the Delhi airport were diverted -- eight to Jaipur and two to Lucknow -- due to inclement weather conditions. Airlines also warned of the possibility of more flight disruptions.

BJP govt in J-K will restore statehood: Modi

BJP govt in J-K will restore statehood: Modi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the decision to transform Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory is 'temporary' and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government will restore the statehood to the region.

'Varun Was Hanging, Upside Down For An Hour'

'Varun Was Hanging, Upside Down For An Hour'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

'Varun was so exhilarated with the intense physical action sequences.' 'Samantha is very agile.' 'I don't know how they did it. It's really hard.'

BJP calls for 12-hr strike in Bengal over police action on Wednesday

BJP calls for 12-hr strike in Bengal over police action on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The ruling Trinamool Congress claimed that the strike call exposed the BJP's game plan to foment disturbances in the state exploiting people's pain over the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor.

MP: 3 held for attack on Army officers, rape of female friend

MP: 3 held for attack on Army officers, rape of female friend

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Two men were arrested on Thursday for the attack on two Army officers and alleged rape of one of their women friends during a picnic in Mhow town of Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, police said.

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?

How Lata, Rafi played role in liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

How Lata, Rafi played role in liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Dadra and Nagar Haveli, now a Union Territory, were occupied by the Portuguese in 1783 and 1785, respectively. They continued to be ruled by the Portuguese till an armed revolution liberated them, and the Tricolour was unfurled at Silvassa on 2 August 1954.

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Inflencer and vlogger Shenaz Treasury chooses her favourite quiet spots.

#RakshaBandhan: 'May It Teach Each Man To Love Women'

#RakshaBandhan: 'May It Teach Each Man To Love Women'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Film folk celebrate Raksha Bandhan with cute pictures and messages.

2.5L crowd, rush for mud: What led to Hathras satsang stampede

2.5L crowd, rush for mud: What led to Hathras satsang stampede

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The stampede broke out after people gathered there stopped to collect mud from the way the baba's vehicle was passing.

How 100 rural women are making money from jams

How 100 rural women are making money from jams

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Enthused with the experiment, the local women urged Mushran to start a small factory. She readily agreed, with the aim of providing employment to poor women and using fruit grown by local marginal farmers. That's how Bhuira Jams was born.

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Spain's dream team met its match as Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by American duo Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday.

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Scores of people scrambled for milk and food packets in flood-ravaged Vijayawada on Monday, and also complained about alleged government apathy towards their hardships in the past three days.

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Vinay Pathak, Divyenndu Sharma and Kusha Kapila are comfortable enough in their comic skins to play their parts with ease, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'