News for 'Summer season in India'

China deploys 60,000 troops in Ladakh: Report

China deploys 60,000 troops in Ladakh: Report

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Chinese numbers had surged significantly during the summer season as they brought in a large number of troops for summer training. They have now gone back to their rear locations.

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

Chappell, Clarke want Pucovski as opener for India Tests

Chappell, Clarke want Pucovski as opener for India Tests

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Former captains, including Ian Chappell and Michael Clarke, have called for the inclusion of young opener Will Pucovski in Australia's team for the upcoming four-Test series against India.

AI turns the heat on competition

AI turns the heat on competition

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

For the peak summer season, starting May, the airline is offering fares that are up to 15 per cent less than what low-cost carriers are quoting.

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.

Is Sarfaraz Khan Ready To Play For India?

Is Sarfaraz Khan Ready To Play For India?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'In Mumbai cricket, your scores are only counted only if you score a hundred or more, below that doesn't mean anything.'

Rohit, Kohli, Pant may miss Ireland T20I series

Rohit, Kohli, Pant may miss Ireland T20I series

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

A second-string Indian team will play against Ireland in two T20 Internationals in Malahide on June 26 and June 28.

Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Warner set new standards for explosive openers in his early years in the Test game

Why Katie Moon chose to share pole vault gold

Why Katie Moon chose to share pole vault gold

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Athletes need not have prior relationship for sharing medals at big events, say Katie Moon

Neeraj Chopra Sets His Eyes On Paris Gold

Neeraj Chopra Sets His Eyes On Paris Gold

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

In 2022, he raced past Usain Bolt, 'the world's fastest man', to become the world's most written-about athlete. The attention has followed a stream of medals: Asian Games gold twice, an Olympic gold, and silver and gold at the World Athletics Championships.

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Coal turnaround to ease power cuts this summer

Coal turnaround to ease power cuts this summer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

India is expected to cut imports by a fifth in the fiscal year.

3rd Covid wave looks more real now: Report

3rd Covid wave looks more real now: Report

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

What is more worrying, according to the report, is the fact that in over 20 per cent of the topic caseload districts where the second has ebbed, the third wave has set in firmly, which was only 5 per cent a month ago.

NZ's WC Boost: Boult returns despite contract snub

NZ's WC Boost: Boult returns despite contract snub

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

"He has indicated he's available for the World Cup," Stead told reporters.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

India extend lead at top of ICC Test rankings

India extend lead at top of ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com1 May 2018

With the results from 2014-15 being removed from the equation and those from 2015-16 and 2016-17 being weighted at 50 per cent, India have actually stretched their lead over South Africa from four to 13 points.

Incredibly sexy! Vaani Kapoor slays in a red slit gown

Incredibly sexy! Vaani Kapoor slays in a red slit gown

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The Befikre actor was showstopper for Shivan and Narresh who unveiled their latest collection at Lakme fashion week.

Gas shortage may hit Dabhol plant

Gas shortage may hit Dabhol plant

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The Maharashtra government is heavily banking upon Dabhol power plant to start functioning at its full capacity of 2,150 Mw to help the state tackle the 5,000 Mw shortage during peak summer season.

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

India will tour South Africa for an all-format series in December-January, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. According to the itinerary announced by CSA, India is set to play three Test matches, as many ODIs and four T20Is during the tour.

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

The Pillar That Inspires India

The Pillar That Inspires India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Ashokan Pillar in Kolhua, Bihar, is one of India's best maintained historical sites.

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

As many as 80 brands are riding the digital and television broadcast this year.

Guess How Many Crores Shah Rukh Khan Made?

Guess How Many Crores Shah Rukh Khan Made?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Shah Rukh will singlehandedly contribute Rs 1,400 crore (Rs 14 billion) at the box office.

Why Bharat will fail to cheer India Inc in FY20

Why Bharat will fail to cheer India Inc in FY20

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Falling incomes and longer winter to translate into lower demand for at least some months.

MSP of 14 summer crops hiked, paddy's raised by Rs 200 a quintal

MSP of 14 summer crops hiked, paddy's raised by Rs 200 a quintal

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The decision, taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comes less than a year before next general election.

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Woke Barbie, detective Red Riding Hood and gangsters galore on OTT this week.

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The intelligently conceptualized show does more for nationalistic pride than a dozen jingoistic series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Will a warmer summer help slow down coronavirus spread?

Will a warmer summer help slow down coronavirus spread?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

IMD has said the temperature in April-June across most parts in India is expected to be 0.5-1 degrees Celsius warmer than normal. However, doctors and scientists say they haven't found any direct correlation between the speed of COVID-19 spread and warm weather.

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The mercury soared to 46.2 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital.

Bio-bubble stay in India made Eng spinner Bess 'hate cricket'

Bio-bubble stay in India made Eng spinner Bess 'hate cricket'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

After spending around seven weeks inside the bio-bubble in India, the 23-year-old Bess is currently involved in the county season, looking to rediscover his form with Yorkshire.

Aus women Jonassen, Schutt out of India series

Aus women Jonassen, Schutt out of India series

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Top-order batter Georgia Redmayne and fast bowler Stella Campbell received their maiden call-ups.

Pepsi-HLL to fizz with iced tea

Pepsi-HLL to fizz with iced tea

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

Looking to expand its portfolio before the start of the big summer season, cola major Pepsi said on Monday it would come out with Lipton iced tea, in partnership with HLL, in the next few months, even as it eyes a 20 per cent revenue growth of its ca

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

IPL 2020 was the first sports tournament to surpass 400 billion viewing minutes.

BBL entices top cricketers with rule changes

BBL entices top cricketers with rule changes

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Australia's Big Bash League boosts player payments amid T20 talent war

5 Australians to watch out for in India Tests

5 Australians to watch out for in India Tests

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

India will be hoping to repeat their success of two years ago when they registered their first-ever Test series win in Australia, while the hosts would be keen to avenge that loss.

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.