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All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Profile of the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons.

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Rediff.com20 May 2021

It looks unlikely that a proper plan was in place or else the deaths could have been averted, reports Jyoti Mukul.

'Severe cyclonic storm' Tauktae to weaken in 3 hrs: IMD

'Severe cyclonic storm' Tauktae to weaken in 3 hrs: IMD

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Severe cyclonic storm Tauktae that is hovering over Saurashtra in Gujarat would move north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during next three hours, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Railways may scrap new dedicated freight corridors, enhance existing ones

Railways may scrap new dedicated freight corridors, enhance existing ones

Rediff.com25 May 2022

This alternative is being planned as the existing projects continue to be delayed due to land acquisition troubles. The ministry is thinking of adding new track lines to its existing eastern and western DFCs passing major areas in the proposed stretches, senior officials said.

Heavy rains leave Mumbai in a gridlock

Heavy rains leave Mumbai in a gridlock

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Moderate to heavy showers will continue over Mumbai for next 48 hours.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Snapshots from around the Premier League

Snapshots from around the Premier League

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Updates from around the different clubs in the English Premier League

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot choose its geography and devise regional strategies to dovetail into the Western Indian Ocean hypothesis conceived in the Pentagon, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'How much has prison affected Aryan?'

'How much has prison affected Aryan?'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

'How much has this time affected Aryan physically and emotionally?'

Debris found in South Africa, Mauritius 'almost certainly' from MH370

Debris found in South Africa, Mauritius 'almost certainly' from MH370

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The announcement means that a total of five pieces of debris from the Malaysian Airlines' jet have now been discovered in various spots around the Indian Ocean since it vanished.

Cyclone Nisarga not as severe as Amphan, says IMD

Cyclone Nisarga not as severe as Amphan, says IMD

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

"Cyclone Nisarga is likely to become a severe cyclone in the next 12 hours. It will continue to move for the next six hours in a northerly direction along the coast, after that it will re-curve as a cyclone and cross Raigad and Daman-Raigad," Aanand Sharma, deputy director, IMD told ANI.

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Mumbai recorded over 250 mm of rain in just three hours (between midnight and 3 am), touching 305 mm by 7 am on Sunday, a meteorologist said.

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Some low-lying places like Hindmata, and areas in Dadar and Sion, including the Gandhi Market and road number 24 in Sion, were inundated, forcing pedestrians to wade through the water and making it difficult for motorists to commute.

Post-cyclone rains, flood threat affect lakhs in eastern India

Post-cyclone rains, flood threat affect lakhs in eastern India

Rediff.com28 May 2021

A day after Cyclone Yaas tore through coastal Odisha and Bengal to cause havoc as far as Jharkhand, tornadoes, torrential rains, bridge collapses and swelling rivers continued to plague eastern India as people tried to pick up their lives amid the debris of swept away mud homes and swamped farmlands.

Cyclone Tauktae death toll climbs to 46 in Gujarat

Cyclone Tauktae death toll climbs to 46 in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2021

As many as 45 people have been killed due to cyclone Tauktae across 12 districts of Gujarat, officials.

Nawab Malik targets NCB's Sameer Wankhede over independent witness link

Nawab Malik targets NCB's Sameer Wankhede over independent witness link

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Nationalist Congress Party spokesperson and Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Saturday asked why the NCB's zonal director Sameer Wankhede used a "family friend" as an independent witness in three investigations.

'Today, we have a capable navy which takes care of our interests'

'Today, we have a capable navy which takes care of our interests'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Ahead of the International Fleet Review being held in Vizag, Naval chief Admiral RK Dhowan spoke of the changing perception of the navy and the many challenges it faces.

Public holiday declared in Tamil Nadu ahead of Cyclone Nivar

Public holiday declared in Tamil Nadu ahead of Cyclone Nivar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

IMD said on Tuesday that the cyclone has a wind speed of 100-110 kmph and gusting to 120 kmph. The coastal areas of Tamil Nadu are expected to receive heavy rain between November 23-26.

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The location of the landfall is north of Dhamra and south of Bahanaga, close to Bahanaga block, on the coast, around 50 km of Balasore, he said.

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter.

Cyclone Burevi: Thiruvananthapuram Airport suspends ops till 6 pm

Cyclone Burevi: Thiruvananthapuram Airport suspends ops till 6 pm

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Airlines have been advised to reschedule services, to the convenience of passengers.

What makes India a hotspot for global oil firms

What makes India a hotspot for global oil firms

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Experts say local demand, government policies in retail and refining sector are attracting foreign players.

125 extremely heavy rainfall events in Sep, Oct: IMD

125 extremely heavy rainfall events in Sep, Oct: IMD

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

India recorded 125 extremely heavy rainfall events during September and October of 2021, the highest in five years, owing to late withdrawal of the southwest monsoon and higher-than-normal low-pressure systems, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

China's official media reported air and ground movement of troops in Taiwan Straits -- the waters that separate China and Taiwan -- as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday disregarding Beijing's stern warnings.

Cyclone Tauktae weakens; to bring rain in many states: IMD

Cyclone Tauktae weakens; to bring rain in many states: IMD

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Cyclone Tauktae weakened into a 'depression' and lay centred over south Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat region on Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department said.

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

It was a first Cup of Nations success for Senegal after two lost finals in 2002 and 2019.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

British Queen hosts extravagant dinner for Xi

British Queen hosts extravagant dinner for Xi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Over expensive wine, an exquisite menu and royal ensemble, the Queen hailed the "milestone" visit of the Chinese president to Britain and declared Anglo-Chinese ties are being taken to "ambitious" new heights.

PIX: Chelsea, Manchester City on fire; Everton implode

PIX: Chelsea, Manchester City on fire; Everton implode

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from Saturday's Premier League matches.

WC Warm-Up: Rain washes out games between Pak-Bangladesh, SA-WI

WC Warm-Up: Rain washes out games between Pak-Bangladesh, SA-WI

Rediff.com26 May 2019

While the Pakistan-Bangladesh match in Cardiff was abandoned without a ball being bowled, the tie between South Africa and West Indies saw very little action.

IMD warns of very heavy rainfall in Odisha; sea to turn 'very rough'

IMD warns of very heavy rainfall in Odisha; sea to turn 'very rough'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The weather office cautioned the fishermen not to venture into sea in the Odisha Coast.

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Google boss's absence at US-China internet forum meet raises eyebrows.

Ishan credits captain Rohit for his batting turnaround

Ishan credits captain Rohit for his batting turnaround

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Young opener Ishan Kishan credited India skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid for his return to form in the first T20 International against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Silicon Valley desis gear up for Modi's visit

Silicon Valley desis gear up for Modi's visit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

'The Indian-American community is very excited to welcome Prime Minister Modi. He is the second prime minister to come to California after Jawaharlal Nehru, who visited the state in 1961.'

Why Mukesh Ambani's private firms are in the slow lane

Why Mukesh Ambani's private firms are in the slow lane

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The company had received a loan restructuring package from banks under the 5/25 scheme last year.

It's small, it's beautiful. It's San Francisco!

It's small, it's beautiful. It's San Francisco!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

San Francisco, nobody calls it Frisco, has its own laid back pace and is absolutely inviting. Ansh M visited the city recently and hopes to return some day...

Can The Congress Survive Till 2024?

Can The Congress Survive Till 2024?

Rediff.com31 May 2022

For the Congress to be taken seriously, it has to convince those around it that it could actually double its Lok Sabha seat share from the existing 52, and vote-share by a third more from the stagnating 20 per cent in 2014 and 2019, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.