News for 'Summer Days India'

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The national capital, parts of which reeled under heatwave conditions for the past few days, had some relief on Wednesday with strong winds and partly cloudy skies witnessed during the day.

How Australia plan to conquer India

How Australia plan to conquer India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The documentary, which premieres on Prime Video this week, charts the success and failure of Cummins' team

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

At Team India's nets, Dravid's sweep tips for Gill

At Team India's nets, Dravid's sweep tips for Gill

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Indian batters committed themselves to doubles shift in the nets against slow bowlers

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The fifth and final Test is still two days away but thousands of English fans have flocked to the hill station.

Cooler Weather Halts Milk Crisis

Cooler Weather Halts Milk Crisis

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Cooler weather meant that demand for milk products and value-added items like buttermilk and ice-cream did not show the usual rise.

Article 370: Journey from abrogation to SC approval

Article 370: Journey from abrogation to SC approval

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the government's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed a special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and said steps should be taken to conduct the election to the Assembly in the Union Territory by September 30 next year.

How India Can Overtake China

How India Can Overtake China

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India must integrate more with East Asia by getting into regional trade arrangements, lower its tariff walls, and improve the quality of its workforce, suggests T N Ninan.

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The big surprise is that Narendra Modi, the greatest conjurer in our national politics, has not yet presented a theme to this election, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- Indian qualities like respect our parents, respect our uncles -- but he is more British.'

Anxiety Behind Modi's Banswara Speech?

Anxiety Behind Modi's Banswara Speech?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

In the coming days, unless Modi tones down the communal spiel, it will be clear that anxiety continues to drive his mind and clouds his judgment, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Our votebank is every Indian: Kharge writes to Modi

Our votebank is every Indian: Kharge writes to Modi

Rediff.com2 May 2024

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said when the elections are over, people will only remember him as the PM who indulged in 'divisive and communal speeches filled with lies' to avoid an inevitable defeat.

Heatwave broils Delhi, mercury hits 47 deg C in some parts

Heatwave broils Delhi, mercury hits 47 deg C in some parts

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange' alert.

'Rural consumers also driving power demand'

'Rural consumers also driving power demand'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

'This was earlier driven by industries and the commercial sector.'

FMCG supply gridlock: Demand falls, inventory adds up

FMCG supply gridlock: Demand falls, inventory adds up

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The supply chain for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies is seeing congestion due to persistently low demand. This has led to an increase in inventory days, with stocks accumulating at distributors and compelling them to extend higher credit periods to retailers. Distributors, Business Standard spoke to, revealed that demand inventory days have more than doubled in some cases, forcing them to offer credit terms as long as 45 days to retailers, as consumer offtake continues to face pressure.

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

As we celebrate International Women's day on March 8, meet the Indian sportswomen who have made the nation proud with their superlative performances in the sporting arena.

The India Story On A Parade Ground

The India Story On A Parade Ground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Agniveer passing out parade was as much about family celebration as it was a military event. Alongside the pomp, pageantry and discipline of the parade were the personal stories of families, their struggles and how far they had come.

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.

Heat is unbearable for India's hottest city too

Heat is unbearable for India's hottest city too

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

The highest day temperature so far this summer in Churu was 50.8 degrees on June 1, beating the 49.8 degree record set in 1993, according to the weather department.

Boycott slams team: 'Sayonara Jimmy, Thank You for the memories'

Boycott slams team: 'Sayonara Jimmy, Thank You for the memories'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Boycott said that Anderson deserves all the adulation but owing to his age, he is being used too less.

'Heat waves are likely to occur more often'

'Heat waves are likely to occur more often'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'Because of global warming, the chances of heatwaves like this are much higher.'

India sizzles at 40 degrees, IMD predicts heatwave in northwest and east

India sizzles at 40 degrees, IMD predicts heatwave in northwest and east

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Mercury hovered around 40 degrees Celsius in large parts of the country on Monday as the Indian meteorological department predicted heat wave conditions in parts of east India over the next four days and the northwest region over the next two days.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

English August: India eye perfect start to summer in landmark Test

English August: India eye perfect start to summer in landmark Test

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

India last won a Test series in England in 2007 under Rahul Dravid, and it will be no easy task ahead of the Virat Kohli-led side to replicate that feat.

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nancy Tyagi Stitches Her Way To Cannes

Nancy Tyagi Stitches Her Way To Cannes

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I chose the colour pink and I looked like a doll in it.' 'I worked on the pink gown single-handed and it took me one month...'

Here's what Oval curator Fortis promises for the WTC Final

Here's what Oval curator Fortis promises for the WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The head groundsman of the Oval promised a bouncy pitch for the WTC Final between India and Australia.

BJP's Ramji Ki Guarantee

BJP's Ramji Ki Guarantee

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Is 2024 a done deal for the BJP? It was a done deal five years ago itself, but it did not have a guarantee.
Now, with the temple consecration, it seems to have acquired a Ramji Ki Guarantee, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

From pacer to left-arm spinner: How LSG's M Siddharth made transition

From pacer to left-arm spinner: How LSG's M Siddharth made transition

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

On a sultry Tuesday night, Virat Kohli's wicket might have given Manimaran Siddharth the validation he was seeking after turning to left-arm spin from pace bowling some summers ago.

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

SA contemplating expanding Indian Test series next summer

SA contemplating expanding Indian Test series next summer

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

South Africa is considering expanding the Test part of touring India's full series next summer, and it is believed that Cricket South Africa (CSA) is already in talks with their Indian counterparts to stretch the Test series from three to four matches.

Heatwave abates from all parts of country: IMD

Heatwave abates from all parts of country: IMD

Rediff.com3 May 2022

No part of northwest, central and east India is likely to record a heatwave over the next five days, the MeT office said.

How to get the best deals on your summer holiday

How to get the best deals on your summer holiday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Travel companies and agencies are offering early bird discounts going up to 40 per cent. Priyadarshini Maji reports

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Looking for travel inspiration as you plan your summer vacation? Here's help.

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The most important lesson is that you have to build your political proposition, and sell it yourself. You can't leave it to the courts, media, NGOs and civil society and expect them to play the role of the Opposition. That's precisely what Mr Modi's challengers have been doing and we know the results, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Buying in index majors help Sensex, Nifty end in green

Buying in index majors help Sensex, Nifty end in green

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Bajaj Finance was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.70 per cent, followed by Power Grid, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, Nestle, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan and Axis Bank. Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti and State Bank of India were among the laggards.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

When Kohli's wicket fell, stadium felt quiet like a library: Cummins

When Kohli's wicket fell, stadium felt quiet like a library: Cummins

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Australian captain Pat Cummins couldn't believe his ears when he found a near 100,000 people at Narendra Modi Stadium go pin-drop silence after Virat Kohli's dismissal giving the vibe of a "quiet library" during the World Cup final against India.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!