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PIX: Manchester City make it perfect six; United win

PIX: Manchester City make it perfect six; United win

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'ISI pressured Dawood to carry out Mumbai blasts'

'ISI pressured Dawood to carry out Mumbai blasts'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2002

The ISI demanded that the mafia transport weapons and explosives into India in return for the use of Pakistani waters, sources said.

Media school eyes US facility

Media school eyes US facility

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Cabinet nod for building strategic oil storages

Cabinet nod for building strategic oil storages

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved construction of strategic oil storage facilities at three locations on east and west coast at an estimated cost of over Rs 1,600 crore.

Strong aftershocks hit Nicobar Islands

Strong aftershocks hit Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Strong aftershocks hit Nicobar Islands

'Congress has to sort out Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah tensions'

'Congress has to sort out Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah tensions'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'The central BJP leaders were determined to push Hindutva hard, and it failed.'

Govt awards 20 oil, gas blocks

Govt awards 20 oil, gas blocks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

The government on Friday awarded 20 oil and gas blocks for exploration and production -- 14 of which went to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and partners.

How Green can fit into Australia's World Cup squad

How Green can fit into Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Australia have until Oct. 15 to make changes to their 15-man squad

Cyclone could affect West Indies quarter-final chances

Cyclone could affect West Indies quarter-final chances

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Pakistan meet Ireland in Adelaide later on Sunday with the winner of that game advancing, while the losing side could also go through depending on what happens in the West Indies game. A washout in Napier would result in both sides getting one point and ending West Indies' hopes.

Low-pressure system forming over Bay of Bengal may develop into Cyclone Yaas: IMD

Low-pressure system forming over Bay of Bengal may develop into Cyclone Yaas: IMD

Rediff.com20 May 2021

A low-pressure area, set to form over east central Bay of Bengal on May 22, is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and strike the Odisha-West Bengal coast on May 26, the Met department said on Thursday, sparking fears of another Amphan-like catastrophe.

Modi arrives in US; packed schedule ahead of him

Modi arrives in US; packed schedule ahead of him

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Officials said Prime Minister Modi will not have a bilateral meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif during his current five-day trip to the US.

Cairn rejects ONGC bid for its India assets

Cairn rejects ONGC bid for its India assets

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

Scottish explorer Cairn Energy Plc rejected state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp's $200 million bid to acquire its oil and gas properties on east and west coasts of India.

India ships wheat to Iraq after a long pause

India ships wheat to Iraq after a long pause

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

A vessel carrying 22,000 tonnes of Indian wheat sailed for Iraq early this week, nearly 20 months after Baghdad rejected consignments from the subcontinent over quality concerns, traders said on Thursday.

A-I may hire foreign pilots

A-I may hire foreign pilots

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Air-India is considering to take on contract foreign pilots to meet any shortfall as part of its major expansion plans.

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Balasore district hospital looked like a war zone with the injured lying on stretchers in the corridor and rooms bursting at its seams with extra beds propped up.

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Very light rains and thundershowers occurred at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh though, and a fresh warning of heavy showers was issued in Himachal Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of the country, including the northern region, over the next six-seven days.

Aus get Marsh, Stoinis boost ahead of T20 World Cup

Aus get Marsh, Stoinis boost ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Should Stoinis and Marsh prove their fitness over the next couple of weeks, Finch said it was unlikely that exciting young all-rounder Cameron Green would play a part at the World Cup.

What's Time Zone Politics?

What's Time Zone Politics?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

In a world without politics, time zones would change by an hour for a shift of 15 degrees of longitude. But, of course, political considerations apply, explains Devangshu Datta.

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday.

IMD warns of extremely heavy rain in parts of TN, AP on Nov 10-11

IMD warns of extremely heavy rain in parts of TN, AP on Nov 10-11

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A cyclonic circulation lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining south Andaman Sea extending up to middle tropospheric levels. Under its influence, a low pressure area is very likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours.

Air India launches first direct flight to Silicon Valley

Air India launches first direct flight to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Air India has started three flights per week - on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027: Xi has told PLA

Be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027: Xi has told PLA

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

He said that US intelligence shows that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his nation's military to 'be ready by 2027' to invade Taiwan.

Why ONGC is grappling with existential crisis

Why ONGC is grappling with existential crisis

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

It is rare for Cabinet ministers to tick off state-owned companies publicly, yet that was what then petroleum and natural gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan did for ONGC. Speaking at an event on June 29, Pradhan said he has asked India's premier exploration company to find fresh oil acreages fast. "Do it yourself through some joint venture (or) through a new business model. But the government cannot permit you to hold resources for an indefinite time." The reason for this stricture is India's rising dependence on imported oil and gas. Or, to put it another way, falling domestic production (see chart: "Crude truth"), especially from ONGC, which faces a simple problem.

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.

'This is the only Megalithic cave with an altar'

'This is the only Megalithic cave with an altar'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'The Megalithic period had a significant feature. Their pottery uses black and red clay.' 'Another identifying feature is that all Megalithic burial sites are oriented towards the east.'

Cyclone Gulab: IMD issues 'orange' alert for Andhra, Odisha

Cyclone Gulab: IMD issues 'orange' alert for Andhra, Odisha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The cyclonic storm is likely to move nearly westwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur around Sunday evening, the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said.

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

PIX: Manchester City win Premier League title as Arsenal lose

PIX: Manchester City win Premier League title as Arsenal lose

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Manchester City were confirmed as English Premier League champions for the fifth time in six seasons on Saturday without even having to kick a ball.

EPL: West Ham stun champions Manchester City

EPL: West Ham stun champions Manchester City

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

West Ham United maintained their impressive start to the season when they beat champions Manchester City 2-1 at Upton Park on Saturday to consolidate their place in the top four of the Premier League.

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A bill seeking to explicitly ban caste discrimination has been introduced in the California Senate by a Democratic lawmaker, which, if passed, could make America's most populous state also the country's first to outlaw caste-based bias.

Bengal braces for Cyclone Yaas, Mamata to stay at control room

Bengal braces for Cyclone Yaas, Mamata to stay at control room

Rediff.com23 May 2021

The West Bengal government has taken all precautionary measures to deal with Cyclone Yaas, likely to hit the state on May 26, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will stay at a control room set up for the purpose to monitor the situation, officials said.

Typhoon Jebi, Japan's most powerful storm in 25 years, wreaks havoc

Typhoon Jebi, Japan's most powerful storm in 25 years, wreaks havoc

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

A powerful typhoon has slammed into western Japan, inundating the region's main international airport, blowing a tanker into a bridge, disrupting land and air travel and leaving thousands stranded. Local media reported that seven people died and more than 100 others were injured when Typhoon Jebi caused violent winds in the west of the country. The storm is the strongest to hit the country in 25 years.

Trump claims Modi praised him for 'great job' in COVID-19 testing

Trump claims Modi praised him for 'great job' in COVID-19 testing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

"By far, we've tested more people than India, than many, many big countries put together. India is second (in coronavirus testing after the US). We're 44 million tests ahead of India. They have 1.5 billion people. And Prime Minister Modi calls me and says, what a job you've done with testing," Trump said at an election rally in Reno, Nevada.

RIL's East-West gas pipeline to be sold for Rs 13,000 cr

RIL's East-West gas pipeline to be sold for Rs 13,000 cr

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The length of the main trunk pipeline is 1,385 km from Kakinada to Bharuch and 75 km is the length of the spur lines.

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

For well-travelled Modi, the first trip to the U.S. West Coast by an Indian leader in more than 30 years is a chance to get help on his top policy initiatives.