News for 'Summer season in India'

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

First, the industry is hoping for brisk business, as, according to projections there will be normal monsoon. Secondly, it is relieved at the fall in import of cheap umbrellas from China which had dented the domestic market for several years.

Ladakh: 9 Issues to WORRY India

Ladakh: 9 Issues to WORRY India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

China remains in firm control of an estimated 600-800 square kilometres of Indian territory.

India's foodgrain output dips

India's foodgrain output dips

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

India's foodgrain production is estimated to decline by 7.51 per cent to 216.85 million tonnes in the 2009-10 season mainly due to a fall in summer output owing to the worst drought in 30 years.

Warm-up: Head looking to put India A under pressure

Warm-up: Head looking to put India A under pressure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Before the two teams face off in a much-anticipated four-Test series starting on December 17, Australia A are scheduled to play two three-day tour games against India A, which features Test specialists.

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'After the 4th of May we can expect thunderstorms, dust storms and some rain over a large area of north India.'

Qatar-India airfares drop

Qatar-India airfares drop

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Airfares from Qatar to destinations in India have dropped to a record low this summer.

CA thanks 'friends at BCCI' for home series amid pandemic

CA thanks 'friends at BCCI' for home series amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Slams Channel 7 for talking game down.

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

Rediff.com11 May 2021

BJ Watling will be retiring from international cricket after the tour of England.

India cuts monsoon rains forecast but says no drought

India cuts monsoon rains forecast but says no drought

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The latest forecast, given by Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh, was a downward revision from a previous forecast of 93 per cent given at the outset of the monsoon in June, but was nowhere near as bad some farmers had feared.

Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Aaron Finch bows out as one of his country's greatest limited-overs players and as the captain who delivered Australia a first global T20 title in the United Arab Emirates in 2021.

Confident Australia can't wait for 'mouth-watering' series vs India

Confident Australia can't wait for 'mouth-watering' series vs India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Their confidence soaring high after five Test wins in a row, Australia skipper Time Paine says they can't wait to host India for a "mouth-watering" series later this year but revenge is certainly not on their minds. Australia had suffered their first ever Test series against India at home in the summer of 2018-19 when they missed prolific batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner, who were serving bans following a ball-tampering scandal that shook world cricket.

Move over Mumbai, Delhi is India's fashion capital

Move over Mumbai, Delhi is India's fashion capital

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

'At the risk of upsetting Mumbaikars, I would have to say that New Delhi is leaps ahead of other Indian cities in its sense of fashion and style,' says Kishore Singh.

There is optimism for 'full crowds' for Ashes series

There is optimism for 'full crowds' for Ashes series

Rediff.com19 May 2021

CA said it had built quarantine periods for touring squads into the schedule but it is unlikely at this stage that England fans will be able to travel

Formula One's Sergio Perez undecided on Force India future

Formula One's Sergio Perez undecided on Force India future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Force India's Sergio Perez has said he is yet to decide if he will drive for the Formula One team next season.

Sprinter Dutee Chand brings India more honour

Sprinter Dutee Chand brings India more honour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Becomes first Indian to bag a gold medal at the World University Games

English county club Lancashire targets India for growth

English county club Lancashire targets India for growth

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Lancashire County Cricket Club are aiming to win the hearts of Indian fans as they look to build on a record-breaking financial year despite the impending impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Signing Indian players would be an obvious route to popularity and although the IPL Twenty20 league has restricted Indian players from playing in T20 competitions abroad, players can still play in first-class cricket in England.

'Heat wave kills people on a large scale'

'Heat wave kills people on a large scale'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

'Already, the temperature has touched 39 degrees in some parts of Gujarat and now we are in the last week of February.' 'We need to activate the heat action plan from March 1.'

Jet, IndiGo join low-fare war, offer big discounts

Jet, IndiGo join low-fare war, offer big discounts

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Private airlines Jet Airways and IndiGo joined the race for low-fares, offering their customers hefty discounts, after Air India rolled out a similar offer to challenge Vistara, the latest full-service entrant in the domestic market.

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air to start flying from 2022

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air to start flying from 2022

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In the season of aviation action, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air has secured the crucial no-objection certificate (NoC) from the civil aviation ministry. It expects to start operations next summer. The airline will now have to apply for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for operations permit. Aviation sector has been in the limelight with the Tata Group winning the Air India bid last week.

15 killed in TN fireworks unit explosion

15 killed in TN fireworks unit explosion

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The explosion occurred when some chemicals were being mixed to produce fireworks at the unit in Acchankulam village, they said, adding the injured had been hospitalised.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Will Jet Airways manage to get enough airport slots?

Will Jet Airways manage to get enough airport slots?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

As and when Jet Airways applies for slots, these would be allocated among all airlines according to guidelines, without any claim of historicity in favour of any airline. Slots would be given to Jet only from the available remaining pool.

Why Bairstow is now scoring tons of runs...

Why Bairstow is now scoring tons of runs...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Star England batter Jonny Bairstow has credited his sensational run of form in the past five Test innings, including the two against India, to freedom from COVID-19 protocols and role clarity under new head coach Brendon McCullum.

Who's this HOTTIE?

Who's this HOTTIE?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

5 times Sana Makbul made us rethink fashion.

How Ahmedabad beat the heat

How Ahmedabad beat the heat

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Even as the death toll due to the searing heat wave mounts by the day across India, state governments are struggling to come up with ways to mitigate the suffering. The Municipal Corporation of Ahmedabad may have a lesson or two to offer.

Tour operators brace for hit after Turkey attack

Tour operators brace for hit after Turkey attack

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

In 2015, 130,000 Indians visited Turkey.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The national capital battled weather conditions in the "red category" as the maximum temperature recorded at the Palam observatory was 46.1C,

Calls grow for Aus to pick in-form Pucovski ahead of Burns

Calls grow for Aus to pick in-form Pucovski ahead of Burns

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Very few young Australian cricketers have generated as much buzz in recent years as the 22-year-old, thanks to his prolific form in Sheffield Shield.

These pics of India will take your breath away

These pics of India will take your breath away

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

England suspends matches until July 1 due to COVID-19

England suspends matches until July 1 due to COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The decision also means nine rounds of fixtures will be lost in the County Championship season while the Vitality Blast, due to start on May 28, will be pushed as late in the season as possible to give it the best opportunity of being staged.

IPL 2021: Pant to continue as Delhi Capitals captain

IPL 2021: Pant to continue as Delhi Capitals captain

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Rishabh Pant was appointed captain of Delhi Capitals at the start of the season after regular skipper Shreyas Iyer, under whom the team reached final for the first time in the last edition, was out of action due to a horrific shoulder dislocation that required a surgery.

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test, NZ ODIs

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test, NZ ODIs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Australia's one-off Test against Afghanistan and one-day series against New Zealand have been postponed to the 2021-22 season, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.

New Zealand name 9-man core team for India tour

New Zealand name 9-man core team for India tour

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

New Zealand will play three ODIs, starting with the opening match in Mumbai on October 22. It will be followed by three Twenty20s.

Why chicken and eggs have suddenly become so cheap

Why chicken and eggs have suddenly become so cheap

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Poultry prices are likely to start firming up in the next four weeks, when the examination season gets over and with the onset of summer in April.

Langer under pressure to change coaching style

Langer under pressure to change coaching style

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Some players had expressed dissatisfaction over Langer's management style because of his intensity and mood swings.

Will India agree to Adelaide day-night Test?

Will India agree to Adelaide day-night Test?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Cricket Australia are confident that India will agree to play a day-night Test match in Adelaide next year, chief executive James Sutherland said on Sunday.

The story of India, retold through fashion

The story of India, retold through fashion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Gaurav Gupta returns to the LFW ramp after four years to give a new meaning to centuries old crafts.

Bench strength the secret behind India's dream run...

Bench strength the secret behind India's dream run...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

If the Australian summer was the stuff of dreams, the showing at home against a quality England side across formats brought about hopes of a bright future.

Cool prospects for consumer durable firms as temperature set to soar

Cool prospects for consumer durable firms as temperature set to soar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

IMD expects day temperatures to remain above-normal in select regions across the country between March and May 2021.