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'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

Monsoon hits Mumbai, regular rainfall in next 4-5 days

Monsoon hits Mumbai, regular rainfall in next 4-5 days

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Bringing in the much-needed respite from the hot and humid conditions, the monsoon arrived in Mumbai with heavy showers lashing the city Thursday night and Friday morning.

India Inc's demand for flexible workspace up 73% in Q1

India Inc's demand for flexible workspace up 73% in Q1

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

In its latest report for the office market, property consultant Cushman and Wakefield said the total seats leased by enterprises could cross 50,000 during the 2021 calendar year. Enterprises had leased 18,213 seats in the first six months of the 2020 calendar year and 36,255 desks during the entire last year.

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Is it only about choosing the right model and manufacturer? No, there's more to it. Know how to select the ideal car.

Air pollution spreads Covid faster, govt officials tell Parl panel

Air pollution spreads Covid faster, govt officials tell Parl panel

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Air pollution may lead to a faster spread of Covid-19 infection as it causes coughing and sneezing, government officials told a parliamentary panel on Friday, according to sources.

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The meteorological department has forecast more rains through the day and relative humidity at 100 per cent in Delhi.

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The prime minister may go for new faces with an eye on grooming younger leaders while also factoring in caste and regional balances

Delhi's air quality severe again as govt suggests WFH

Delhi's air quality severe again as govt suggests WFH

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Delhi's air quality was again in the severe category with the 24-hour average AQI recorded at 403 after remaining in the 'very poor' category till Tuesday morning, when the AQI was recorded at 396.

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Launching the scheme, Modi said during the nationwide lockdown, the talent from cities returned to villages and it will now give a boost to development of rural areas. The 'Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan' will be implemented on a mission mode in 125 days in 116 districts of six states -- Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha -- that received the maximum numbers of migrant workers back.

The Bohri Kitchen: Serving Mumbai's lesser-known cuisine

The Bohri Kitchen: Serving Mumbai's lesser-known cuisine

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

You don't need to visit a super-expensive restaurant for great food. The Bohri Kitchen is one such unique dining option says Harnoor Channi Tiwary

Storm crosses Andhra coast, disrupts power, ship swept ashore

Storm crosses Andhra coast, disrupts power, ship swept ashore

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The deep depression in Bay of Bengal that crossed the coast close to Kakinada in East Godavari district on Tuesday morning left a trail of devastation as it brought with it a massive downpour in several districts of Andhra Pradesh.

EPL Updates: Guardiola 'happily wrong' about Silva

EPL Updates: Guardiola 'happily wrong' about Silva

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Pep Guardiola hailed Sergio Aguero's 'unique' skill of sniffing out chances in front of goal, and David Silva's ability to ghost past defenders

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

Amarinder pens letter to Modi on Delhi pollution

Amarinder pens letter to Modi on Delhi pollution

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The chief minister further expressed the way he has been feeling about lakhs of men and women, and especially senior citizens, who can barely breathe in the toxic air, which is currently evolving in Delhi.

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The sprawling warship building facility caters to the combat vessel requirements of not only the Navy, but also the Coast Guard.

'People are losing relatives because...'

'People are losing relatives because...'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'...of the non-availability of doctor expertise or appropriate treatment.' 'That's because of the nature of the disease at this point of time, it is very difficult to contain.'

'Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough'

'Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Only three Black players have made their England debut since 2000 - the most recent being Jofra Archer who is in England's squad to face the West Indies this week in the first test.

Delhi overtakes Maha, Kerala as highest contributor to COVID cases

Delhi overtakes Maha, Kerala as highest contributor to COVID cases

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Seventy-nine per cent of the new cases are from 10 states and UTs -- Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal, Karnataka, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Mumbai's Dharavi adds 1,400 COVID-19 cases in May

Mumbai's Dharavi adds 1,400 COVID-19 cases in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Narrow lanes and bylanes, small houses, unhygienic living conditions, common toilets and several other factors are responsible for the easy spread of COVID-19 in Dharavi, apart from non-adherence to social distancing norms.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Aryan Khan's bail plea to be heard on Oct 13

Aryan Khan's bail plea to be heard on Oct 13

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan was arrested on October 3. He is currently in judicial custody and lodged at the Arthur Road prison in Mumbai.

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'By killing innocent people, they are using Sun Tzu's tactics of 'kill one, terrify thousands.'

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

"I want to dedicate my gold to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. He has inspired me," Punia tweeted after his victory.

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In Uttar Pradesh, southwest monsoon has been normal so far where rains and thundershowers occurred in few places since Friday.

Farmers' protest enters 22nd day as mercury drops to 5C in Delhi

Farmers' protest enters 22nd day as mercury drops to 5C in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

On Wednesday, the top court observed that the Centre's talks with the protesting farmers have 'not worked apparently' and were bound to fail, and said it will form a committee having representatives of both the sides, but the agitating leaders dismissed it as no solution.

Srinagar witnesses coldest night of season, shivers at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius

Srinagar witnesses coldest night of season, shivers at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

The minimum temperature across the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh Union Territory stayed several degrees below the freezing point, intensifying the cold wave in some areas in the region, an official of the Meteorological Department said. He said Srinagar city recorded the low of minus 6.2 degrees Celsius last night, down from minus 5.8 degree Celsius the previous night.

Delhi haze similar to 'Great Smog of London'

Delhi haze similar to 'Great Smog of London'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The dense cover of grey haze shrouding Delhi for almost a week, reminiscent of the 1952 Great Smog in London, plunged the city's air quality to the season's worst.

4 states worst affected by rising inflation

4 states worst affected by rising inflation

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

At over 6 per cent, most states in October had inflation rates above the Reserve Bank of India's target band of 2-6 per cent.

Malls to open in Maha; state's Covid tally crosses 4 lakh

Malls to open in Maha; state's Covid tally crosses 4 lakh

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Maharashtra has now 1,46,129 active cases.

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

Vet rape-murder: Court to hear cops plea today

Vet rape-murder: Court to hear cops plea today

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The official said they would complete the probe in a time-bound manner.

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Mukesh Ambani said he had never seen any city decked up so strikingly as Lucknow

ASK ANIL: How do I SAVE TAX?

ASK ANIL: How do I SAVE TAX?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'If I close my housing loan, are there any investment avenues (the investment should provide liquidity) to save tax?'

Why distributors prefer selling insurance products over MFs

Why distributors prefer selling insurance products over MFs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Experts say the trend is worrying as it could take a toll on the pace of equity flows and also hinder the penetration drive of the Rs 24-trillion MF industry.

US man pleads guilty to charges of killing Indian engineer

US man pleads guilty to charges of killing Indian engineer

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Adam Purinton was charged with first-degree murder of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, and two counts of attempted first-degree murder in the shootings of his friend, Alok Madasani, and a bystander, who chased Purinton after he fled the Austin's Bar and Grill in Olathe city on February 22, last year.

Delhi's air quality hits 'very poor' level, 1st time this season

Delhi's air quality hits 'very poor' level, 1st time this season

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The dip in the air quality can be attributed to low wind speed and temperatures which allowed accumulation of pollutants.

Delhi residents 'feeling suffocated' as air quality worsens

Delhi residents 'feeling suffocated' as air quality worsens

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

On Thursday, the overall AQI in Delhi was 312 around 8:30 in the morning.

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Twenty20 stalwarts Rashid Khan of Afghanistan and West Indian Andre Russell, with an identical 100,000 pounds reserve price, are among 239 players from outside the UK to enter the draft.

Will Jet Airways manage to get enough airport slots?

Will Jet Airways manage to get enough airport slots?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

As and when Jet Airways applies for slots, these would be allocated among all airlines according to guidelines, without any claim of historicity in favour of any airline. Slots would be given to Jet only from the available remaining pool.

Brace yourself, this summer's going to be hotter than usual

Brace yourself, this summer's going to be hotter than usual

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The India meteorological department has stated that day temperatures are likely to be above normal by 0.5 degree Celsius, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.