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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.

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.

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.

How the ultra rich spend their money

How the ultra rich spend their money

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

44% of HNHs are in emerging cities and small towns.

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.

Want to eat a black burger in Mumbai?

Want to eat a black burger in Mumbai?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Look no further than these popular Instagram accounts.

Kashmir Valley cut off due to heavy snowfall

Kashmir Valley cut off due to heavy snowfall

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The snowfall has set in cold wave like conditions in the Valley as electricity supply in many areas was snapped as a precautionary measure, they said, adding that dewatering pumps were made operational in the city to avoid waterlogging.

Sreexit and After

Sreexit and After

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'Success comes only to those who dare and act,' says proud father Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Severe dust storm hits north; 7 dead in Rajasthan

Severe dust storm hits north; 7 dead in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The dust storm was an outcome of the extremely hot conditions.

Heavy rains in Delhi, flight ops suspended briefly

Heavy rains in Delhi, flight ops suspended briefly

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Airlines such as Vistara and SpiceJet warned their passengers on Twitter that due to the bad weather in Delhi, their flights might get affected.

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.

'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.'

Sagna hands Guardiola fitness boost ahead of Manchester derby

Sagna hands Guardiola fitness boost ahead of Manchester derby

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Full back Bacary Sagna says he is fit to play for Manchester City in Saturday's Premier League derby against Manchester United after sustaining a hamstring injury last month. The 33-year-old Frenchman, who featured in City's opening league game of the season against Sunderland last month, has missed the club's last two matches but hopes to be part of manager Pep Guardiola's plans at Old Trafford.

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.'

Hiring activity rises 10% in December

Hiring activity rises 10% in December

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Sectorwise, oil & gas and BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) witnessed the maximum year-on-year growths of 27 per cent and 17 per cent in December 2014.

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.

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.

ALERT: Mumbai, Delhi to go very dry by 2025!

ALERT: Mumbai, Delhi to go very dry by 2025!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

According to the report, nearly 80 billion cubic meter increase in municipal water demand is expected in the world cities by 2025, and Mumbai and Delhi tops the list of the 20 countries that are expected to experience the maximum demand.

At 44 degree Celsius, mercury rises to season's highest in Delhi

At 44 degree Celsius, mercury rises to season's highest in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

In the national capital, the maximum temperature was recorded at the season's highest at 44 degree Celsius.

Rain fury leaves 25 dead in TN, 1000 in relief camps

Rain fury leaves 25 dead in TN, 1000 in relief camps

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

A portion of the 15-foot tall private compound wall, totally wet due to heavy rains lashing the area for the past few days, fell on the adjoining tiled-roof houses in Nadur village.

Meet the highest paid MLS players...

Meet the highest paid MLS players...

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Brazilian veteran Kaka is the highest paid player in Major League Soccer, with a 2016 guaranteed salary of $7.167 million, according to figures released by the Players' Union on Thursday.

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Perry said she had been in touch with the local organising team on a daily basis as they prepare to start the tournament on October 19, pending government approval and confirmation that players will be able to travel.

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?'

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Traffic in national capital Delhi and adjoining Gurugram went haywire on Wednesday after heavy rains resulted in waterlogging in many parts of the city.

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Martial scored his 23rd goal for United in all competitions this season against LASK Linz in Wednesday's Europa League last-16 victory.

Mangroves destruction to blame for flooding of Mumbai: Experts

Mangroves destruction to blame for flooding of Mumbai: Experts

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Mangroves absorb excess water but they are being destroyed in Mumbai in the guise of infrastructure development, city-based environmentalist Debi Goenka told PTI.

FIFA confirms South Africa's friendly win over Spain

FIFA confirms South Africa's friendly win over Spain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

South Africa's friendly win over Spain last week will be considered a full international despite the world and European champions fielding more than the permitted number of substitutes, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Thursday.

Six INCREDIBLE facts about Indian universities

Six INCREDIBLE facts about Indian universities

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Check out what's so appealing about them

A better world after Covid?

A better world after Covid?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Dust storm, thundershowers bring relief to Delhi

Dust storm, thundershowers bring relief to Delhi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

A sudden change in weather brought respite to the residents of national capital New Delhi as gusts of wind carrying thick dust blew across the region on Saturday afternoon.

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

There are 8,97,394 active cases of COVID-19, which is 20.53 per cent of the total caseload in the country, the data stated.

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) authorities on Sunday reiterated that stations located in containment zones, as per the status on the day of journey, will remain closed.

Delhi smog: Will BCCI call off India v Bangladesh T20?

Delhi smog: Will BCCI call off India v Bangladesh T20?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Air pollution levels in New Delhi escalated to hazardous and visibility dropped significantly as a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts of the city on Sunday morning.

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.

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Over 40 people died in rain-related incidents, majority of them in Uttar Pradesh, while incessant rainfall in Bihar left the streets of state capital Patna and other areas waterlogged and residences of at least two ministers marooned.

Delhi chokes with 'very poor' air quality again

Delhi chokes with 'very poor' air quality again

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The city's overall air quality index stood at 306 on Friday.

And the crime capital of the country is...

And the crime capital of the country is...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Findings of the National Crime Records Bureau on crimes recorded in the country in 2015.

Delhi Metro's plans amid COVID-19

Delhi Metro's plans amid COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Metro rail services were closed on March 22 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier League clubs set to vote on return to group training

Premier League clubs set to vote on return to group training

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Safety measures will include tents where temperature checks will be conducted, strict hygiene criteria, no canteens and no showers. A maximum of five players will be allowed per pitch with tackling forbidden.