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EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cyclone ravaged adjacent coasts of the state and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country, after its landfall process began at 8.30 pm on Sunday.

RCB Restores Bengaluru Lakes

RCB Restores Bengaluru Lakes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

RCB cricketers will don green jerseys in their IPL 2024 game against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

SC reinstates woman sarpanch, fines Chhattisgarh govt

SC reinstates woman sarpanch, fines Chhattisgarh govt

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Coming down heavily on the Chhattisgarh government for removing an elected woman sarpanch of a remote village for 'unjustified reasons', the Supreme Court on Monday observed the state wanted the village head to go with a 'begging bowl before a babu (bureaucrat)'.

Sunny skies for Reits, with a high chance of growth

Sunny skies for Reits, with a high chance of growth

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

After lagging behind benchmarks and broader indices over the past five years, real estate investment trusts (Reits) have outperformed them since the start of 2024. The four listed Reits have posted an average return of 16 per cent year-to-date, compared to 9.9 per cent for the S&P BSE Sensex and 11 per cent for the National Stock Exchange Nifty.

Snow-Clad Mesmerising Dal Lake

Snow-Clad Mesmerising Dal Lake

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

A view of the frozen Dal Lake after Srinagar receives much awaited season's first snowfall.

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The action was taken under a demolition drive, which will be carried out till March 9, officials said. It comes a month ahead of a G20 meeting planned to be hosted at the archaeological park in south Delhi.

'Rates to remain elevated for bulk deposits'

'Rates to remain elevated for bulk deposits'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'In the case of corporate credit, especially to AAA borrowers, lenders will have to take a fresh look at pricing.'

Rains, gusty winds cause chaos in Mumbai; flights, trains, metro hit

Rains, gusty winds cause chaos in Mumbai; flights, trains, metro hit

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Owing the sudden rains, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport too announced a temporary suspension of flights. While incoming flights have been diverted to other destinations like Goa and Ahmedabad, outgoing flights have been delayed. Airport sources said flights are being resumed in a staggered manner to cope with the rush and it will take some time for normalcy to return.

Mercedes rams into famous kachori shop in Delhi, 6 injured

Mercedes rams into famous kachori shop in Delhi, 6 injured

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A purported CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on the Internet showing a white-coloured Mercedes hitting some people standing outside the shop and tossing them in the air. The car rammed into a wall moments later.

Is One Nation, One Election A Ploy?

Is One Nation, One Election A Ploy?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

What India needs more than one simultaneous election is better governance both at the central and state level. Yes, we need reforms, but our priority should be to make elections less expensive, make it more democratic, do away with freebies which are actually bribes before elections, allow only those who are educated to contest, and bring in a bill to make it impossible for criminals to contest, advocates Ramesh Menon.

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".

PIX: Schmeichel saves Celtic; Villa edge Leipzig

PIX: Schmeichel saves Celtic; Villa edge Leipzig

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Dinamo Zagreb and Celtic played out a lifeless 0-0 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Celtic keeper Kasper Schmeichel producing the match's memorable moment with a late save.

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'

School jobs scam: ED raids third flat of Arpita Mukherjee in Kolkata

School jobs scam: ED raids third flat of Arpita Mukherjee in Kolkata

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The raid by the ED, which is probing the money trail of the school jobs scam, was conducted late Thursday evening, an official of the agency said.

Trudeau refused presidential suite, stayed at hotel's regular room during G20

Trudeau refused presidential suite, stayed at hotel's regular room during G20

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Trudeau stayed at the Lalit Hotel in the national capital during his stay for the G20 Summit.

Olympian Sushil Kumar named In FIR over Delhi murder

Olympian Sushil Kumar named In FIR over Delhi murder

Rediff.com6 May 2021

During enquiry, it was found that a quarrel had taken place allegedly between Sushil Kumar, Ajay, Prince Dalal, Sonu, Sagar, Amit Kumar, and others in the parking area of the Chhatrasal Stadium in North Delhi.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

A Formula For Start Up Success

A Formula For Start Up Success

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'80% of start ups fail because they don't have a support system to help them in the very early phase.' 'It's not just an idea that takes an entrepreneur through the initial three years of journey.' 'What plays a definitive role in making a start-up successful is idea+team+capital+mentors+access to a larger ecosystem.'

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

On the sweeping plains at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, a group of female wildlife rangers is making history by defying patriarchal norms.

Delhi basement deaths: 13 'illegal' coaching centres sealed

Delhi basement deaths: 13 'illegal' coaching centres sealed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A team of the civic body reached the Old Rajinder Nagar area to seal several illegally-run basements of coaching centres, a statement by the Delhi government said.

Buying Property? Read This

Buying Property? Read This

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'Assess the property in terms of type, size, location and price point, and whether it fits into your budget.' 'If it checks out on these fronts, one may consider the accompanying offers.'

MCD begins action against coaching centres flouting norms

MCD begins action against coaching centres flouting norms

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has initiated action against coaching centres flouting norms and it will set up a high-level committee to probe the incident that claimed three lives due to flooding in a coaching centre's basement, MCD officials said on Sunday.

3 cattle transporters died after...: Chhattisgarh police

3 cattle transporters died after...: Chhattisgarh police

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The chargesheet submitted in a Raipur court on July 8 claimed the trio, who was in a truck, was chased by five accused in cars for 53km before they jumped off the bridge, the police sources said on Wednesday.

Mahayuti Win Will Boost Adani's Dharavi Plan

Mahayuti Win Will Boost Adani's Dharavi Plan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Opposition had promised to scrap the Dharavi redevelopment project if it came to power. With the Mahayuti's massive mandate in the Maharashtra assembly election, that prospect has been laid to rest.

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

The Great Tiger Quiz!

The Great Tiger Quiz!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Get to know our tiger parks.

Has row with India resolved? Canada foreign minister says...

Has row with India resolved? Canada foreign minister says...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'When it comes to India, I have mentioned it many times, I am in close contact with my counterpart, S Jaishankar, and we know this is a difficult moment in a relationship that spanned decades, so therefore I am confident that we will be able to get through this difficult period'

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Coaching institutions across the national capital, some lined up in cramped lanes while others housed in lofty buildings in busy commercial areas, are risking the lives of students, with lack of fire safety measures, single entry and exit points, faulty wiring and overloaded electrical circuits among the most common problems.

Forest's Wood creates Premier League record

Forest's Wood creates Premier League record

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Forest were good value for the win, though Ipswich came close to opening the scoring midway through the first half.

Row after man dies in police custody in UP; SHO booked for murder

Row after man dies in police custody in UP; SHO booked for murder

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

A resident of Jainabad in the Chinhat area in Lucknow, Mohit Kumar was arrested in connection with a case on Saturday.

Dharavi, Racecourse Deals Reverberate In Mumbai Polls

Dharavi, Racecourse Deals Reverberate In Mumbai Polls

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Despite Dharavi being located in the Mumbai North Central constituency and Mahalaxmi Racecourse in South Mumbai, the issues have caught the attention of all parties and their candidates.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024.

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

As part of the celebrations, Govindas or Dahi Handi participants form multi-tiered human pyramids to break 'Dahi Handis' (claypots filled with curd) suspended in mid-air.

600-acre Aarey land near national park earmarked as forest

600-acre Aarey land near national park earmarked as forest

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who said, the forest would be the first example of a "huge jungle" being conserved at the centre of a megapolis, an official statement said.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

Mumbai fire: A family wanted to jump out of window

Mumbai fire: A family wanted to jump out of window

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

As rising flames and a blanket of thick smoke enveloped the Jay Sandesh building in Mumbai's Goregaon in the early hours of Friday, a family struggled to breathe and even contemplated jumping out of a window.

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners assembled at the iconic Times Square in New York for day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice on the eve of the commemoration of the International Day of Yoga.

Hoarding collapse: 'Hopes of finding survivors slim'

Hoarding collapse: 'Hopes of finding survivors slim'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Two teams of the NDRF along with the fire brigade and police have been working relentlessly since the last two days to rescue the people trapped under the billboard that collapsed on a petrol pump in Chheda Nagar area of Ghatkopar on Monday evening due to gusty winds and unseasonal rains.