News for 'Rainy season'

Suhana, Shanaya Make The Ganji Look Super Hot

Suhana, Shanaya Make The Ganji Look Super Hot

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ganjis -- or vests -- are comfy, versatile and airy. Team it with tracks, denim pants or shorts for a winning combo.

How Villagers Risk Their Lives For Water

How Villagers Risk Their Lives For Water

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The women of this village in Nashik still climb into a well to fetch water for their families.

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Turai

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Turai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Try this simple and wholesome sabji recipe of ridge gourd with Bengal gram.

Chennai Struggles With Floods

Chennai Struggles With Floods

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, bringing residential neighborhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services.

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Defending champion Krejcikova knocked out by Navarro

UP: 'Man-eater' wolves continue to attack, 8-yr-old injured

UP: 'Man-eater' wolves continue to attack, 8-yr-old injured

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

An eight-year-old boy was injured in a wolf attack while playing outside his home in the Mahsi tehsil in Bahraich, his family alleged on Friday.

How To Protect Your Health In Monsoon

How To Protect Your Health In Monsoon

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

In the monsoon, avoid heavy, greasy foods like pakodas that are deep fried as these take longer to digest, thus straining your gut.

8 Monsoon Car-Care Tips

8 Monsoon Car-Care Tips

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

How to drive trouble-free during the rainy season.

Monsoon: 5 Asanas to Stay Healthy

Monsoon: 5 Asanas to Stay Healthy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Yoga and Ayurveda expert Namita Piparaiya shares simple postures you can try at home.

India to see above-normal rains this year, predicts IMD

India to see above-normal rains this year, predicts IMD

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal rainfall for the upcoming monsoon season in India (June to September). The cumulative rainfall is estimated to be 105 percent of the long-period average. The IMD has also ruled out the possibility of El Nino conditions during the entire season. The monsoon is crucial for India's agriculture sector, which supports the livelihood of a significant portion of the population and contributes substantially to the country's GDP. However, while the prediction of normal rainfall brings relief, climate change is expected to cause variations in rainfall distribution.

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With such announcements grabbing the voters' attention, critical issues like pollution, especially the smog that chokes Delhi every winter, remain largely unaddressed. Many residents have raised concerns over the lack of concrete action plans to combat air pollution, which continues to pose a severe health risk to Delhiites.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ayodhya administration forms panel to probe Ram Path cave-ins

Ayodhya administration forms panel to probe Ram Path cave-ins

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

This comes a day after the Uttar Pradesh government suspended six officials of civic agencies for alleged gross negligence following the road cave-ins and waterlogging at several sections of the newly-built Ram Path.

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.

Wolves seeking revenge by attacking humans: Expert

Wolves seeking revenge by attacking humans: Expert

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

As Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich grapples with wolf terror, an expert has said the series of attacks on the residents of Mehsi tehsil might be due to wolves "seeking revenge" for possible habitat loss or killing of their cubs.

Wimbledon 2025: Sabalenka, Keys Cruise Into Round 3

Wimbledon 2025: Sabalenka, Keys Cruise Into Round 3

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Sabalenka, Keys reach Wimbledon third round with contrasting victories.

Monsoon recipes: Crispy pakore for a rainy day

Monsoon recipes: Crispy pakore for a rainy day

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Readers share their favourite rainy day recipes with us. You can too!

Monsoon recipes: Deep-fried treats for a rainy day

Monsoon recipes: Deep-fried treats for a rainy day

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Readers share their favourite rainy day recipes with us. You can too!

Downpour Of Diseases In India

Downpour Of Diseases In India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Kerala has had 202 fatalities in 2024 so far. In July alone, there were 202,122 episodes of fever, 2,250 cases of dengue, 1,850 cases of mumps and several other illnesses. 10,000 cases of dengue have been reported from Karnataka. 1,000 swine flu cases have been documented in Rajasthan.

Monsoon hits Kerala, 4 days behind schedule

Monsoon hits Kerala, 4 days behind schedule

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Southwest monsoon hit Kerala on Friday marking the start of the rainy season, four days after its normal onset date.

What Keeps Nimrat Cosy On A Rainy Day?

What Keeps Nimrat Cosy On A Rainy Day?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The actor has many reasons to fall in love with the rains.

Recipe: Mango Taco

Recipe: Mango Taco

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

A must-try monsoon snack.

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.

Asian Athletics: India win gold in mixed relay; Rupal, Pooja win silver

Asian Athletics: India win gold in mixed relay; Rupal, Pooja win silver

Rediff.com29 May 2025

In other results, Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi ran a personal best of 45.57s in the men's 400m but that could only fetch him a fourth-place finish.

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 4

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 4

Rediff.com14 May 2019

It has also predicted a below normal monsoon for the season with a Long Period Average of 93 per cent, subject to the error margin of 5 per cent.

Rainy day romance? Tell us all about it!

Rainy day romance? Tell us all about it!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Do you have any special memories that were created during this season? Share your monsoon magic with us -- we want to hear all about your romantic rainy liasons and experiences.

Masala Vada and other rainy-day recipes

Masala Vada and other rainy-day recipes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Learn how to cook up Masala Vada, Hot Buttermilk Rava Soup and Jeere Meerya Kadi.

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

Rainfall way higher than IMD predicted: Kerala CM refutes Shah's claim

Rainfall way higher than IMD predicted: Kerala CM refutes Shah's claim

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday termed as 'baseless', Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claim that the state government did not heed the Centre's warning regarding a possible natural calamity in Wayanad due to heavy rains.

'Sri Lanka Grounds Better Than MCG'

'Sri Lanka Grounds Better Than MCG'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Can I ask why in Sri Lanka where they get huge thunder storms they cover all the ground and get play back on quickly?'

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

From stunning animal portraits to captivating glimpses of behaviour in their natural habitat, the World Nature Photography Awards contest showcases the intricate relationship between animals, plants, fungi, and humans.

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Brush up your facts on the Indian monsoon.

Rainy Day Recipes: Pyaz Ki Kachoris, Mirchi Vadas

Rainy Day Recipes: Pyaz Ki Kachoris, Mirchi Vadas

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Move over pakodas! It's time to make way for these monsoon snacks.

Recipe: Jayanti Soni's Alu Bread Potli

Recipe: Jayanti Soni's Alu Bread Potli

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

If you're a big fan of Bread Pakoda, you'll definitely love this chatpata snack with a cheesy centre too.

5 Asanas For Kids During The Monsoon

5 Asanas For Kids During The Monsoon

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

These five asanas are easy to perform and require minimal space, making them ideal for indoor practice.

The Raakhee You Never Knew

The Raakhee You Never Knew

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Raakhee, who turns 77 on August 15, remains an enigma wrapped in a riddle. Dinesh Raheja remembers Raakhee telling him how she loves the rains and how she would drive down to Tulsi Lake in the 1970s and float paper boats in the water. He would like to imagine that Raakhee still does that at her farmhouse.

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai celebrates Navratri

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai celebrates Navratri

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

As India celebrates Navratri (nine nights in Sanskrit) with great pomp and splendour, we bring you glimpses of festivities in Mumbai.

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

Nepal obstructs dam repairs, flood threat for Bihar

Nepal obstructs dam repairs, flood threat for Bihar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

This comes at a time when tensions between Kathmandu and New Delhi have escalated over a new map in which the neighbouring country has staked claim over some Indian territories.

How to create an emergency fund that will save you

How to create an emergency fund that will save you

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

This rainy season, don't just prepare for storms but also make your finances rain-proof, says Amar Pandit.