News for 'Mud'

Storms kill 41 in Bihar, UP, Jharkhand

Storms kill 41 in Bihar, UP, Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The MeT department has warned of rain or thunderstorm at isolated places in the state in the next two days.

Sheena Bora Case: How will Peter eat fruit?

Sheena Bora Case: How will Peter eat fruit?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

He was getting fruits, but no implement to cut them with. He told the judge, sadly: "I have tried and it is very difficult, your honour." His statement quickly brought up the imagery of Peter trying to cut a pineapple with his teeth or a papaya with a pen or a toothbrush.

Winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year are a visual feast

Winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year are a visual feast

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Sharks, mating frogs, seals playing with photographers... these are the amazing photos which offer an enchanting breadth of what's beyond the shoreline. Underwater Photographer of the Year has just announced the winners of its 2019 photo contest and photographer Richard Barnden, from the UK, was named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019. Prizes and commendations were handed out in categories including Wide Angle, Macro, Wrecks, Behaviour, Portrait, Black and White, Compact, Up and Coming, and in British waters, Wide Angle, Living Together, Compact, and Macro Shots.

Took this step to save locals, says Major who tied man to jeep

Took this step to save locals, says Major who tied man to jeep

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The officer was awarded by Army chief General Bipin Rawat during his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

Major earthquake lurking under India, Bangladesh, reveals study

Major earthquake lurking under India, Bangladesh, reveals study

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Scientists said they have new evidence of increasing strain where two tectonic plates underlie the world's largest river delta.

This Kashmir village was wiped out in 1 minute

This Kashmir village was wiped out in 1 minute

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

In less than one minute, Yash Pal's life took a drastic turn as a mountain came crashing down devouring this hamlet following torrential rains and buried his family of six.

Cyclone Titli enters West Bengal, kills 4 more

Cyclone Titli enters West Bengal, kills 4 more

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The MeT department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal till Saturday, ahead of Durga Puja festivities.

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'If you consider only demonetisation and GST as my government's work, it will be a big injustice to me.'

Why Virushka need to be careful

Why Virushka need to be careful

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'While they do -- and should -- speak up for causes close to their heart, the couple should be mindful of the nature of social media and how even the best intentions can quickly degenerate into rancour if the issue is not approached with nuance and caution,' says Vikram Johri.

Lanka floods toll reaches 82 as more bodies pulled out

Lanka floods toll reaches 82 as more bodies pulled out

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Rescuers pulled out more bodies from the muddy debris of disastrous landslide taking the toll to over 80.

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Designer Ritu Kumar draws attention to the urgent needs of the handloom industry.

10 secret experiences about Goa no one will tell you

10 secret experiences about Goa no one will tell you

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

You won't regret including this list in your itinerary.

College student abducted in Gurgaon, freed hours later

College student abducted in Gurgaon, freed hours later

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

A woman student was abducted outside a Gurgaon college by three persons this morning, but she was freed and the accused arrested within hours after the shocking incident was captured by CCTV cameras.

Trivendra Rawat: Once a RSS pracharak, now U'khand CM

Trivendra Rawat: Once a RSS pracharak, now U'khand CM

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Coupled with his administrative and organisational skills and experience, his loyalty to the party and RSS ideology seemed to have won the day for him.

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Wishal Soni talks about his eco-friendly, pocket-happy model to save the environment.

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Vijay Mallya, facing a case of loan default of over Rs 9,400 crore, on Monday resigned from Rajya Sabha.

Landslide damages China-Pak land-link via PoK; 100 dead

Landslide damages China-Pak land-link via PoK; 100 dead

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The strategic Karakoram Highway, which links Kashghar in Xinjiang with Gilgit and Abbottabad through the KhunjerabPass, has been damaged at more than 50 places from Gojal to Besham, leaving hundreds of commuters and over 50 foreign tourists stranded.

196 countries in 2 years: Will Cassie make a world record?

196 countries in 2 years: Will Cassie make a world record?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Twenty-seven-year-old Cassandra De Pecol has just 15 countries remaining to complete her mission.

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sreehari Nair reviews Ayyappanum Koshiyum.

FULL TEXT of President Ram Nath Kovind's first speech

FULL TEXT of President Ram Nath Kovind's first speech

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'I bow to the 125 crore citizens of this great nation and promise to stay true to the trust they have bestowed on me.'

Sai's Take: When Modi was thankful to Rahul

Sai's Take: When Modi was thankful to Rahul

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'I am not a politician removed from the people, I get constant feedback from top to bottom, my connect with the masses is direct, not through the media, so I know what is going on.' Saisuresh Sivaswamy listens to the PM explain why he believes 'for the first time in this country, a pro-incumbency wave is on.'

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

More than 3,000 squads under health and local self-government departments have started the process of cleaning houses and public places, official sources said.

'The nation must stand by a soldier who laid down his life'

'The nation must stand by a soldier who laid down his life'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Two years after Major Akshay Girish sacrificed his life fighting terrorists in J&K, his mother wonders why his valour wasn't duly recognised.

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'So we had Akshay Kumar dressed up like Robert Vadra on his offday, and trying to not look fan-struck...'

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Just 20 years old, Inderlal Kamalsingh Dhurve is a migrant labourer, a part-time farmer, a sole breadwinner and one of four survivors from the group that was mowed down by a goods train near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 10 days ago, claiming 16 lives.

Football Extras: Will Barca struggle without Suarez?

Football Extras: Will Barca struggle without Suarez?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

SCORCHED: July 2016 was the hottest month ever

SCORCHED: July 2016 was the hottest month ever

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Rediff.com shows you how people across the world cope with the unremitting July heat wave.

Israel's Netanyahu under fire over son's remarks on strip-club tape

Israel's Netanyahu under fire over son's remarks on strip-club tape

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The recording, which was aired on Israel's Channel 2 on Monday night, shows Netanyahu's son Yair having a conversation with his friends and making derogatory remarks about the strippers and the waitresses in the strip club in 2015, reported CNN.

Our son is not alive, don't dig and damage our land: Parents of borewell victim

Our son is not alive, don't dig and damage our land: Parents of borewell victim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The operation to pull out a six-year old boy trapped in an abandoned borewell at a farm in nearby Sulikeri village in Karnataka's Bagalkot district was halted on the sixth day on Friday as his mother led a protest by villagers seeking an end to it.

Why vegetable prices are going through the roof

Why vegetable prices are going through the roof

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Traders estimate lower vegetable output this year.

Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The growing use of mobile phones for storing personal data has become a security concern, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

Olympic champion Farah denies doping, says missed tests 'simple mistakes'

Olympic champion Farah denies doping, says missed tests 'simple mistakes'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Britain's double Olympic champion Mo Farah denied ever taking performance-enhancing drugs and said rumours and speculation over his career after the revelation that he missed two drugs tests "are completely false".

16 militants killed in 2 US drone strikes in Pakistan

16 militants killed in 2 US drone strikes in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Sixteen militants were killed in two United States drone strikes within last 24 hours in Pakistan's restive tribal region, ending a five-month hiatus.

Rakul: There is no guy in my life now

Rakul: There is no guy in my life now

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'Forget dating, I am struggling just to have a crush on someone,' says the gorgeous looking actress.

On the campaign trail with Mizoram's richest candidate

On the campaign trail with Mizoram's richest candidate

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Robert Romawia Royte of the Mizo National Front has declared assets of Rs 55 crore, owns a popular football club and has a fleet of luxury cars.

Think you can make your own car?

Think you can make your own car?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Well, these engineering students race them too.

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The apex court also expressed concern over the historic monument being infected by insects and asked the authorities, including ASI, what steps they have taken to prevent this.

Sikka holds firm in face of whistleblower charge: 'Change we must'

Sikka holds firm in face of whistleblower charge: 'Change we must'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Infosys has said it will look into allegations that $200-million Panaya deal was significantly overvalued.

Why these Aranmula mirrors sell for Rs 1 lakh!

Why these Aranmula mirrors sell for Rs 1 lakh!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

With fake products and machine-made mirrors making its way into the market, an age-old art form is under threat.

Heavy rains lash U'khand; more incidents of landslides reported

Heavy rains lash U'khand; more incidents of landslides reported

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Fresh incidents of landslides, cloudbursts and house collapses were triggered by moderate to heavy rains in most places in Uttarakhand on Tuesday.