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Gyanvapi case: Court to decide on suit's maintainability on May 26

Gyanvapi case: Court to decide on suit's maintainability on May 26

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Singh said the court also gave a week's time to both Hindu and Muslim sides to file objections to the report of a court-mandated videography survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises.

Medha Patkar ends hunger strike after 9 days

Medha Patkar ends hunger strike after 9 days

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

After discussions Behar offered Patkar lemon juice to end her hunger strike in support of the Sardar Sarovar Dam affected persons.

Deadline ends, Gyanvapi survey official says report not ready

Deadline ends, Gyanvapi survey official says report not ready

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'As per the orders of the court, the videography survey of the Gyanvapi Masjid complex took place from May 14 to May 16 from 8 am to 12 noon, and its report was to be submitted to the court'

Gyanvapi is a mosque, will remain a mosque: AIMPLB on Shivling claim

Gyanvapi is a mosque, will remain a mosque: AIMPLB on Shivling claim

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Shivling claim is an attempt to create communal disharmony, The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board said.

Find Out: How acute is India's water shortage

Find Out: How acute is India's water shortage

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Rediff Labs analyses the current storage departure of water in 91 reservoirs across the country.

Heavy rains lash Telangana, govt declares 3-day holiday for schools, colleges

Heavy rains lash Telangana, govt declares 3-day holiday for schools, colleges

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The chief secretary said that as the state is witnessing heavy rains over the last three days, the collectors should be on high alert and take all steps to prevent loss of life, cattle or damage to any property.

Mekedatu padayatra heats up as 3 FIRs filed against Congress chief

Mekedatu padayatra heats up as 3 FIRs filed against Congress chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

As Congress launched its 11-day padayatra seeking early implementation of the Mekedatu drinking water project on Sunday, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar stirred troubled waters for himself as three FIRs have been filed against him on allegations of flouting COVID-19 norms.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Chennai reels under acute water crisis

Chennai reels under acute water crisis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Various hotels and restaurants in the city have stopped offering meals at noon due to water shortage.

Explained: What is monkeypox?

Explained: What is monkeypox?

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Monkeypox is a rare zoonotic disease that is caused by infection with monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the family Poxviridae, which also includes the viruses causing smallpox and cowpox disease

No impact of COVID-19 on kharif sowing

No impact of COVID-19 on kharif sowing

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Sowing of kharif crops begins with the onset of southwest monsoon from June, while harvesting starts from October. Rice is the main kharif crop, besides bajra, arhar, urad, moong, groundnut and soyabean.

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

After a gap of 10 years, the DMK snatched the reins of power from arch rival AIADMK, with its president M K Stalin leading the party to a stellar performance and in the process, helming the state as chief minister for the first time.

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

This year, the monsoon was above normal in almost all parts, except in North-West India, which comprises the major grain producing states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, along with states such as Himachal Pradesh, the NCR, Uttarakhand, and J&K.

Doctor G: Lazy, Dishonest, Film

Doctor G: Lazy, Dishonest, Film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Doctor G is outwardly all for women, but evidently has no interest in them, observes Sreehari Nair.

Red alert in Kerala's 10 districts as heavy rain lash state; 2 dead

Red alert in Kerala's 10 districts as heavy rain lash state; 2 dead

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The IMD also issued a red alert in the same 10 districts for August 3 also.

Karnataka Congress halts Mekedatu padayatra due to Covid

Karnataka Congress halts Mekedatu padayatra due to Covid

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Congress said it will continue their march once the COVID third wave declines and the curbs are relaxed.

Stalin meets Modi, raises scores of issues

Stalin meets Modi, raises scores of issues

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday said he has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the state.

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

According to the Central Water Commission, of the 91 major reservoirs in the country, 62 water bodies reported 80 per cent or below of normal storage.

Karnataka imposes weekend curfew, shuts schools, colleges

Karnataka imposes weekend curfew, shuts schools, colleges

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in which senior ministers including Revenue Minister Ashoka, Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar and Higher Education Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan, medical experts and senior officials participated.

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The 44-year-old actor, who is one of the most vocal environmentalists in Hollywood, shared a post by news outlet BBC on Instagram with the title, "Only rain can save Chennai from this situation".

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'Bharat has been leading, but it cannot carry India as the bulk of the sales come from India in terms of volume and profitability.'

Gyanvapi survey report submitted in Varanasi court; SC defers hearing

Gyanvapi survey report submitted in Varanasi court; SC defers hearing

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A commission appointed by a court in Varanasi to conduct a videographic survey of the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi Mosque complex submitted its report on Thursday, an advocate said.

Mamata blames Jharkhand, DVC for Bengal flood, warns of massive protest

Mamata blames Jharkhand, DVC for Bengal flood, warns of massive protest

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday held Jharkhand and DVC responsible for the current "man made" flood in the southern part of the state and contended that it was caused due to the unplanned and enhanced discharge of water from dams and barrages in the neighbouring state without information.

'Not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally: Dr Fauci

'Not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally: Dr Fauci

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Last year Dr Fauci had largely dismissed the theory that the deadly COVID-19 virus, due to which over 165 million people have been infected worldwide and over 3.5 million peope died so far, was genetically engineered and had leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China.

Varanasi court sacks official who ordered Gyanvapi mosque videography

Varanasi court sacks official who ordered Gyanvapi mosque videography

Rediff.com17 May 2022

A Varanasi court, which had ordered the videography survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, on Tuesday removed advocate commissioner Ajay Mishra on grounds of non-cooperation, an official said.

India to become world's fastest growing economy: FinMin report

India to become world's fastest growing economy: FinMin report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Armed with necessary macro and micro growth drivers, India is on its way to becoming the fastest growing major economy in the world, a finance ministry report said. Rapid vaccination and teeming festivities will push India's ongoing recovery resulting in narrowing of demand-supply mismatches and greater employment opportunities, as per the monthly Economic Review prepared by the ministry.

Keep water level at Mullaperiyar dam at 139 ft till August 31: SC

Keep water level at Mullaperiyar dam at 139 ft till August 31: SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The dam is located on the Western Ghats near Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala on the Periyar river.

What TN govt is doing to ease Chennai's water crisis

What TN govt is doing to ease Chennai's water crisis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'We have instructed all our officials to take complaints of water shortage seriously and attend to it immediately.'

'It is not that entire Maharashtra will be shut down'

'It is not that entire Maharashtra will be shut down'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

'We are planning load shedding in such a way that the entire state will not suffer.'

Karnataka begins to release Cauvery water to TN

Karnataka begins to release Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Karnataka on Thursday night began releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu from the Krishna Raja Sagar Reservoir as per a Supreme Court directive.

Arrivals at Chennai airport suspended due to heavy rains, strong winds

Arrivals at Chennai airport suspended due to heavy rains, strong winds

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'Due to severe rains and heavy cross winds, arrivals at #AAI Chennai Airport will remain suspended from 1315 hrs to 1800 hrs, today. Departures will continue. The decision has been taken considering the safety aspect of passengers and severity of wind,' the Chennai Airport tweeted.

Rainfall in Aug, Sep to be normal, says IMD

Rainfall in Aug, Sep to be normal, says IMD

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The met department said that rainfall in August is projected to be within the normal range at 97% of LPA. In August and September, India receives around 43 mm of rainfall.

Action as per law for Covid rule breach: K'taka CM on Cong padayatra

Action as per law for Covid rule breach: K'taka CM on Cong padayatra

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said action will be taken in accordance with law, as he hit out at Congress leaders for going ahead with padayatra (march), demanding implementation of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river, by violating government's COVID-19 restrictions.

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice for Aamir Khan's role in Dil Chahta Hai?

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice for Aamir Khan's role in Dil Chahta Hai?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Will the IPL verdict solve our drought problem?

Will the IPL verdict solve our drought problem?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'Why is a commercial venture being held responsible for a situation caused by mismanagement of the state?' asks N Suresh.

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

More than 53,500 people were now staying in various relief camps across the state.

Rains pound Mumbai; 250 people shifted as Mithi river swells

Rains pound Mumbai; 250 people shifted as Mithi river swells

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The suburban trains on the Central Railway's main line as well as the Harbour line are running 20 to 25 minutes behind their schedule, an official said.

On World Water Day, India faces worst water crisis in decade

On World Water Day, India faces worst water crisis in decade

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu likely to be India's most water-scarce states this summer

5 days of rains bring Chennai to its knees

5 days of rains bring Chennai to its knees

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The cyclonic depression may have crossed the Tamil Nadu coast on Thursday evening, but the state continues to be battered by heavy rains.

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.