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California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Chennai-born model-actor shows us a corner of California you must add to your bucket list.

Fog, cold wave grip north India; air, rail traffic hit; 4 killed in UP

Fog, cold wave grip north India; air, rail traffic hit; 4 killed in UP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Around 29 trains have been delayed by two to five hours due to foggy weather, a railway official said.

Shahbad Dairy murder: Delhi cops seek death for Sahil

Shahbad Dairy murder: Delhi cops seek death for Sahil

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

"This was a case of well-planned murder which was carried out in revenge. We have all the evidence and within a month of incident we have submitted the charge sheet to get justice for the family of the victim," Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Dependra Pathak said.

Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Delhi's minimum temperature on Wednesday morning plunged to 4.4 degrees Celsius -- the season's lowest -- making the national capital colder than Dharamsala, Nainital and Dehradun.

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'She is a very thoughtful actor.' 'She is in the industry not only because she is beautiful, but also because she is sensible.'

India sees 28% excess rainfall in pre-monsoon season; no heatwave since Apr 21

India sees 28% excess rainfall in pre-monsoon season; no heatwave since Apr 21

Rediff.com5 May 2023

East and northeast India recorded 29 per cent rain deficit -- 141.5 mm against the normal of 199.9 mm -- from March 1 to May 3.

Look Who Janhvi's Partying With!

Look Who Janhvi's Partying With!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Rhea Kapoor threw a dinner party at her house in Bandra, northwest Mumbai, and invited her cousins over.

Western disturbance to bring respite from heatwave: IMD

Western disturbance to bring respite from heatwave: IMD

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Western disturbances are near Pakistan-Afghanistan and are moving towards Delhi and thunderstorms or dust storms are likely to be experienced in northwest India, senior scientist at IMD RK Jenamani told ANI.

Cold wave sweeps Delhi; mercury falls to 1.4 degrees Celsius

Cold wave sweeps Delhi; mercury falls to 1.4 degrees Celsius

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

A punishing cold wave swept Delhi on Monday morning with the minimum temperature at the Safdarjung observatory, the city's base station, plunging to 1.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest in the month since January 1, 2021.

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

In Delhi, Safdarjung, the base station for the national capital, recorded 44.2 degrees Celsius, while Mungeshpur observatory in northwest Delhi, reported 47.3 degrees Celsius.

Delhi-NCR likely to witness cold wave from Jan 16-18: IMD

Delhi-NCR likely to witness cold wave from Jan 16-18: IMD

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The minimum temperature in the national capital on Saturday settled at 10.2 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, it said.

Cyclone 'Mocha' intensifies into 'very severe' storm

Cyclone 'Mocha' intensifies into 'very severe' storm

Rediff.com12 May 2023

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which closely monitors the cyclonic storm said, 'The SCS 'Mocha' intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, lay centred at 05.30 hours IST of 12th May 2023 over central adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal near latitude 13.2N and long 88.1E, about 520 km west-northwest of Port Blair.'

Delhi police nab man for opening fire during Jahangirpuri violence

Delhi police nab man for opening fire during Jahangirpuri violence

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The accused has been identified as Sonu alias Imam alias Yunus, a resident of C-Block in Jahangirpuri, they added.

Fresh tension in Jahangirpuri, stones thrown at cops

Fresh tension in Jahangirpuri, stones thrown at cops

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

In a purported video of the Saturday violence, the man, wearing a blue shirt, was seen opening fire during the clashes that had erupted when a Hanuman Jayanti procession was passing through localities in Jahangirpuri.

Southwest monsoon is likely to be normal this year: IMD

Southwest monsoon is likely to be normal this year: IMD

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

India is likely to witness normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season this year, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday. Rainfall will be 96 per cent to 104 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA) of 87 cm of the 1971-2020 period, it noted. Earlier, the IMD used to consider the LPA of 88cm of the 1961-2010 period.

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The confirmed death toll from the deadliest quake in the region in two decades stood at more than 24,000 across southern Turkey and northwest Syria four days after it hit.

Meet The 'Inseparable Pair'

Meet The 'Inseparable Pair'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Shamita Shetty turns 44 and Shilpa Shetty hosts a party for her sister.

'Salman is taking the threats casually'

'Salman is taking the threats casually'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'Salman feels the more attention he pays to the threat, the more the attention-seeker will feel he has succeeded in doing what he wanted.'

Zendaya, Tom Holland, Penelope Cruz In Mumbai

Zendaya, Tom Holland, Penelope Cruz In Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

A day after the mega launch, the party continues at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

2 held in Delhi over suspected terror links ahead of R-Day, arms recovered

2 held in Delhi over suspected terror links ahead of R-Day, arms recovered

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Three pistols and 22 live cartridges were recovered from them, the police said.

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The mercury soared to 46.2 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital.

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

While it hit the national capital two days before schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, the Met office said.

Failure in predicting monsoon advance over Delhi rare: IMD

Failure in predicting monsoon advance over Delhi rare: IMD

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The weather department said its latest model analysis had indicated that the moist easterly winds in the lower level from the Bay of Bengal would spread to northwest India, covering Punjab and Haryana by July 10, leading to the advancement of monsoon and an increase in rainfall activity over the region, including Delhi, from July 10 onwards.

One year after split, 2 Shiv Senas to mark foundation day

One year after split, 2 Shiv Senas to mark foundation day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

While the Shinde-led Shiv Sena will organise its event at NESCO ground in Goregaon in northwest Mumbai, the Shiv Sena-UBT will hold its event in Shanmukhanand Hall at Sion in central Mumbai.

Stringent curbs set in but Delhi's air quality still 'severe'

Stringent curbs set in but Delhi's air quality still 'severe'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The poisonous haze has been causing significant problems for people with existing respiratory issues, according to doctors.

Severe cold wave grips North India, to continue for 3 days

Severe cold wave grips North India, to continue for 3 days

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely to continue in northwest India over the next three days and abate thereafter.

Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The India Meteorological Department on Friday predicted that Delhi will likely receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next 4-5 days.

Jacqueline Says A Little Prayer

Jacqueline Says A Little Prayer

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Jacqueline Fernandez obviously wants divine help to resolve the current turmoil in her life.

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

This time, Delhi saw a sharp improvement in air quality just ahead of Diwali which can be attributed to intermittent rainfall on Friday and wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

IMD warns heatwave to escalate in next 5 days; orange alert in Maha, Raj, MP

IMD warns heatwave to escalate in next 5 days; orange alert in Maha, Raj, MP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

According to an IMD forecast issued on Thursday, a heatwave spell will persist over northwest and central India during the next five days and over east India during the next three days.

Cyclone Biparjoy may prove to be killjoy for onset of monsoon

Cyclone Biparjoy may prove to be killjoy for onset of monsoon

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Cyclone 'Biparjoy', the first storm brewing in the Arabian Sea this year, has rapidly intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, with meteorologists predicting a 'mild' monsoon onset over Kerala and 'weak' progress beyond southern peninsular under its influence.

What Chandrayaan-3 Discovered

What Chandrayaan-3 Discovered

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Glimpses of what the historic Chandrayaan Mission discovered on the dark side of the Moon.

Earthquake jolts northwest China

Earthquake jolts northwest China

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

According to the Regional Seismological Bureau, the epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 0505 IST, was at the Halajun township, 126 km northeast of the county town of Artux.

Thunderstorm, rain bring relief from heat in Delhi; 10 flights diverted

Thunderstorm, rain bring relief from heat in Delhi; 10 flights diverted

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The India meteorological department said another western disturbance is likely to bring storms and rain to the northern plains, including Delhi, over the next few days.

3 Sikhs among 32 killed in blast in Pak's northwest

3 Sikhs among 32 killed in blast in Pak's northwest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

"Three children were among those killed. The remote-controlled bomb was attached to a motorcycle," officials said.

90% India in 'danger zone' of heatwave impacts: Study

90% India in 'danger zone' of heatwave impacts: Study

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Heatwaves claimed more than 17,000 lives in 50 years in India, according to a paper authored by M Rajeevan, former secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with scientists Kamaljit Ray, S S Ray, R K Giri and A P Dimri.

Dense fog cloaks Delhi, parts of city under grip of cold wave

Dense fog cloaks Delhi, parts of city under grip of cold wave

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog prevailed in some parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), Haryana, Punjab, west Uttar Pradesh and north Rajasthan on Tuesday.

Vidya At Satish Kaushik's Prayer Meet

Vidya At Satish Kaushik's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A few days after Satish Kaushik's sudden passing on March 9, a prayer service was held at his residence in Andheri, northwest Mumbai.

March heat to shape up wheat output this year in North India: Experts

March heat to shape up wheat output this year in North India: Experts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Temperatures in March will be critical to determining the impact of any unusual heatwave conditions on this year's wheat crop in North India. It is that time of the year when the crop enters its vital grain-filling stage, say meteorologists and crop experts. So far, the high day temperatures in the North are not believed to have any significant impact on the final yields since the crop hasn't entered a stage where heat affects yields.

6 people killed in series of shootings in US, suspect held

6 people killed in series of shootings in US, suspect held

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

The shootings all happened within the Arkabutla community, Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance said and adding that one shooting incident took place inside the store on Arkabutla Road where a man was shot and killed.