News for 'Rains'

Can India Beat The Rain To Win 1st Test?

Can India Beat The Rain To Win 1st Test?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting significant precipitation in the city throughout the week, casting a shadow over the series opener.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

Aus Open PX: Rain wreaks havoc on opening day

Aus Open PX: Rain wreaks havoc on opening day

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Five singles matches were cancelled as persistent rain washed out a large chunk of play on the opening day of the Australian Open on Sunday, disappointing the large crowds that flocked to Melbourne Park.

Mentally it has been more tiring: Gill on captaincy

Mentally it has been more tiring: Gill on captaincy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

India captain Shubman Gill has had a trial by fire in his debut series as captain with all three Tests against England lasting five days but more than the physical fatigue, he feels tired mentally.

A Tigress And Her Tiny Titans

A Tigress And Her Tiny Titans

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Have you seen a tiger? How and where did you spot it? We want you to share your stories and original photographs with us. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: I spotted a tiger) along with your name, location and photographs of the tigers you saw.

How a pet dog saved 60 people from Mandi cloudburst

How a pet dog saved 60 people from Mandi cloudburst

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A dog's ability to sense danger saved 60 lives in Mandi's Siyathi village when a landslide struck. The dog's barking alerted villagers to a crack in a wall, prompting them to evacuate before the landslide destroyed the village.

Why are the Himalayas hit by frequent flash floods

Why are the Himalayas hit by frequent flash floods

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

A new study identifies flash flood hotspots in India, highlighting the influence of land features, rainfall, and the growing impact of climate change.

Flooded Yet Wedded

Flooded Yet Wedded

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Will Rain Drench India's Hopes in Adelaide?

Will Rain Drench India's Hopes in Adelaide?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The Adelaide Oval is set to host a thrilling day-night Test match between India and Australia, starting on Friday December 6th.

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring in 103 matches in which he scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries.

SEE: Man tries to cross raging river on wooden bridge

SEE: Man tries to cross raging river on wooden bridge

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In Arunachal Pradesh, 10 people have killed in landslides and floods related incidents as incessant monsoon rains lashed the state.

Rain adds to Afghanistan-NZ frustrations

Rain adds to Afghanistan-NZ frustrations

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Afghanistan are the hosts of the game.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged amid Trump's tariff threat

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged amid Trump's tariff threat

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Since February 2025, the RBI has reduced the policy rate by 100 basis points. In its previous policy review in June, it had trimmed the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5 per cent.

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.

T20 Mumbai League: Prithvi Shaw's cameo not enough as Panthers fall

T20 Mumbai League: Prithvi Shaw's cameo not enough as Panthers fall

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Aakash Tigers MWS beat North Mumbai Panthers in T20 Mumbai League

All Eyes on Leeds Weather Ahead of Test

All Eyes on Leeds Weather Ahead of Test

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

As India and England gear up for the first Test at Headingley on June 20, all eyes won't just be on the players, but on the sky.

5-yr-old killed as landslide hits school in Poonch

5-yr-old killed as landslide hits school in Poonch

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

A student was killed and five others injured when a landslide triggered by heavy rains hit a government school in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Is China Killing India's Farming?

Is China Killing India's Farming?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'China reduced its exports of urea to India gradually.' 'In 2020-2021 we imported 28 lakh tonnes of urea which reduced to 16 lakh tonnes in 2022-2023 and that has now reduced to 1 lakh tonnes in 2024-2025.'

Siraj Scripts India's Great Escape

Siraj Scripts India's Great Escape

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Mohammed Siraj and the passion of the Indian boys was too strong and ultimately they deserve to win this Test match.'

India defend selection strategy

India defend selection strategy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Yeah, 100 per cent. That's a good question, and I think that's something we'll obviously reflect on after the tour, the things we could have done better.'

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

'Usually the average rainfall per day is around 8 mm and India is receiving 10 to 11 mm per day since the last one week.' 'July seems to be very good for the entire country.'

Mohun Bagan reach Durand Cup QF with emphatic win

Mohun Bagan reach Durand Cup QF with emphatic win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant drubbed Diamond Harbour FC 5-1 to storm into the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup, in Kolkata on Saturday.

4 killed in Indrayani river bridge collapse in Pune; 18 injured

4 killed in Indrayani river bridge collapse in Pune; 18 injured

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

He said six people have been rescued so far, and a search operation is being conducted on a war footing as some people are swept away.

Lesson from 2009: Early Monsoon, Not Always Good

Lesson from 2009: Early Monsoon, Not Always Good

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The last time the southwest monsoon arrived earlier than in 2025 -- that is, back in 2009 -- the rains lost steam after the early onset and ended the season with almost 23 per cent deficient rainfall, which was the lowest recorded average rainfall in several decades over India.

Every One Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Every One Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Artificial rain in Delhi? AAP govt seeks Centre's nod to combat air

Artificial rain in Delhi? AAP govt seeks Centre's nod to combat air

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Amid Delhi's worsening air quality, which has plunged into the severe plus category with an AQI consistently above 450, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday called for immediate intervention from the central government.

Shinde blames early arrival of monsoon for Mumbai flooding

Shinde blames early arrival of monsoon for Mumbai flooding

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday attributed early arrival of the southwest monsoon and heavy rainfall in a short span for the inundation of low-lying areas in Mumbai, which disrupted road and railway traffic.

Want To Be A Monsoon Tourist? Read This

Want To Be A Monsoon Tourist? Read This

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Destinations like Coorg, Munnar, the Western Ghats, and parts of the North East, are at their scenic best in the monsoon.

Rahul warns CEC, 2 ECs of stern action when INDIA bloc forms govt

Rahul warns CEC, 2 ECs of stern action when INDIA bloc forms govt

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Election Commission, accusing them of 'vote chori' and warning of action if the INDIA bloc forms the government. He alleged a 'new special package' for Bihar, named SIR (Special Intensive Revision), is a 'new form of vote theft'.

Consumer goods companies bank on festivals for urban demand revival

Consumer goods companies bank on festivals for urban demand revival

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, retail firms, and producers of consumer durables are witnessing stable urban demand. However, people in the trade are waiting for clearer signs of revival closer to the festival season, starting in September.

Rain/Gloves: Will OPPO K13 5G's Screen Still Work?

Rain/Gloves: Will OPPO K13 5G's Screen Still Work?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

OPPO has launched its latest smartphone in the under Rs 20,000 budget range with best performance -- OPPO K13 5G. Customers can benefit from a replacement policy lasting between 15 to 30 days in case of any manufacturing or performance defects, while the device also comes backed by an official warranty ranging from 6 to 12 months.

PIX: Siraj, Jaiswal lead India's charge on Day 2

PIX: Siraj, Jaiswal lead India's charge on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

India roared back into contention on an exhilarating day two of the fifth and final Test at The Oval on Friday as their seamers restricted England to a 23-run lead.

SDRF Executes Dramatic Rescue

SDRF Executes Dramatic Rescue

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

A dramatic rescue by SDRF of a man stranded in the Tawi river.

One killed, 2 hurt as landslide hits Kedarnath; pilgrimage suspended

One killed, 2 hurt as landslide hits Kedarnath; pilgrimage suspended

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

According to a statement from the Rudraprayag police, the landslide was triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, which caused large amounts of debris and stones to fall onto the trekking route, blocking and damaging the walkway to Kedarnath Dham.

Ganga, Yamuna overflow in UP; 13 districts flooded

Ganga, Yamuna overflow in UP; 13 districts flooded

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Incessant rainfall in Uttar Pradesh has caused floods in 13 districts, with major rivers like Ganga and Yamuna exceeding danger levels. Varanasi, Prayagraj, and other cities are severely affected, leading to displacement and disruption of daily life.

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.

FC Goa stun Al Seeb to book spot in AFC CL 2

FC Goa stun Al Seeb to book spot in AFC CL 2

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

FC Goa join fellow ISL team Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the continental tournament's group stage. The Mariners had secured a direct berth by clinching the 2024-25 Indian Super League Shield.

SEE: Tim David turns Chinnaswamy into a swimming pool

SEE: Tim David turns Chinnaswamy into a swimming pool

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Tim David lightened the mood - and stole the spotlight - with a hilarious rain-soaked performance of his own.

West Indies rout England in rain-hit first ODI

West Indies rout England in rain-hit first ODI

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Evin Lewis stroked 94 West Indies cruised to an eight-wicket victory over an experimental England side in the rain-affected first ODI.

Leclerc stuns McLaren, puts Ferrari on pole in Hungary

Leclerc stuns McLaren, puts Ferrari on pole in Hungary

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Charles Leclerc stunned favourites McLaren by seizing pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday as Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton described himself as useless and suggested he should be replaced.