News for 'Winter In India'

Ricky Kej Wins 3rd Grammy; Norah, Anoushka Don't

Ricky Kej Wins 3rd Grammy; Norah, Anoushka Don't

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

While Harry Styles got emotional when he took home the Album Of The Year award for Harry's House, Adele could not hold back her tears even though her boyfriend Rich Paul had told her not to cry if she won.

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies.

'I want to show the world that India has potential in skiing'

'I want to show the world that India has potential in skiing'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'To represent one's country at the biggest stage is what drives us.' 'My goal is to reach the Olympics. So, Beijing 2022 it is!'

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi police not to issue temporary licences for sale and storage of any kind of firecrackers, saying when the city government has banned all firecrackers no distinction can be made on the basis of whether it is green or not.

Exclusive: No Telangana Bill this winter session?

Exclusive: No Telangana Bill this winter session?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee, a stickler of rules, will give the Andhra assembly six weeks (up to January 23) to respond to the draft bill on Telangana

Why did 3 cheetah cubs die at Kuno? Officials explain

Why did 3 cheetah cubs die at Kuno? Officials explain

Rediff.com26 May 2023

A forest department official blamed the sweltering heat for the death of this cub's three siblings on Tuesday.

Thank You, Supreme Court!

Thank You, Supreme Court!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

In a relief to 4,000 families facing imminent threat of demolition of their houses in a bitterly cold winter, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Uttarakhand high court order for removal of encroachments from 29 acres of land claimed by the railways in Haldwani, terming it a 'human issue' and saying 50,000 people cannot be uprooted overnight.

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.

Rahul to hit streets against note ban after winter session

Rahul to hit streets against note ban after winter session

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

He will highlight the pain suffered by public due to demonetisation.

54 dead, 400 admitted to UP hospital amid scorching heat

54 dead, 400 admitted to UP hospital amid scorching heat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Meanwhile, Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS) of the district hospital, Dr Divakar Singh, was removed and sent to Azamgarh, allegedly after he made a careless remark about the cause of deaths.

Recipes: 3 vegetarian soups to spice up your winter

Recipes: 3 vegetarian soups to spice up your winter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Rediff reader Reshma Aslam shares some appetizing vegetarian soup recipes for the season.

Kiwi bowling coach Jurgensen to stay till Test series against India

Kiwi bowling coach Jurgensen to stay till Test series against India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

New Zealand bowling coach Shane Jurgensen will stay on with the team for the full tour of India later this year rather than returning to the country following the T20I series as initially planned.

Jaitley invokes Nehru to prevent 'washout' of winter session

Jaitley invokes Nehru to prevent 'washout' of winter session

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Taking a dig at the Congress over frequent disruptions in the Rajya Sabha, Jaitley said, "Those who claim the legacy of Panditji must ask themselves the question, what kind of history are they making."

'Even earthquakes don't leave such wide cracks'

'Even earthquakes don't leave such wide cracks'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

'The cracks I saw yesterday were the largest I have seen in my life. We are scared.'

Fireworks expected in the winter session of Parl

Fireworks expected in the winter session of Parl

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The winter session of Parliament beginning Thursday will see sparks fly with a range of issues from Nandigram violence and the stalled India-United States nuclear agreement to problems faced by farmers and wheat imports providing the ammunition for rival parties. The Nandigram issue is expected to make the three-week session of Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha a stormy affair and may push the nuclear deal to the back seat amid signs of a thaw between UPA and the Left.

India sends first shipment of 2,500 tonne wheat to Afghanistan via Pak

India sends first shipment of 2,500 tonne wheat to Afghanistan via Pak

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

In a ceremony held in Amritsar, foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla along with Afghan ambassador Farid Mamundzay and World Food Program Country director Bishaw Parajuli flagged off the first convoy of 50 trucks carrying the consignment.

SoftBank-backed Inmobi lays off 50-70 staffers, cites performance as reason

SoftBank-backed Inmobi lays off 50-70 staffers, cites performance as reason

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

SoftBank-backed Inmobi has fired about 50-70 people on performance metrics. According to a source, the employees impacted are from Inmobi and the firm's lock screen-based content provider Glance. This comes even as the company announced that it will skip increments for CY23 and also undertake recruitment only when required. The Inmobi group has a total headcount of 2,600.

'One nation, one election is a very funny suggestion'

'One nation, one election is a very funny suggestion'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'This means the remedy will be worse than the disease. The thing which you want to avoid will happen.'

Severe cold wave grips North India, to continue for 3 days

Severe cold wave grips North India, to continue for 3 days

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely to continue in northwest India over the next three days and abate thereafter.

India's frontline tanks display firepower in Ladakh

India's frontline tanks display firepower in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The Indian Army started bringing the T-90 Bhishma and T-72 Ajay tanks along with the BMP series Infantry Combat Vehicles from the deserts and plains in a big way to these high altitude locations from last year with the beginning of the Operation Snow Leopard to counter the Chinese aggression in eastern Ladakh last summer.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

England's Harry Brook bagged his second player of the month award after his exploits in New Zealand Test series,

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.' 'When he asked me, I pointed out that he was an actor first, so nothing should stop him from playing any role.'

IndiGo set to lease wide-body Boeings soon

IndiGo set to lease wide-body Boeings soon

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

For the first time, the country's largest airline IndiGo will soon lease up to four wide-body Boeing 777 planes to cover the shortfall in its international operations, according to officials. The airline said the wet-leasing of "certain aircraft" will be done as an interim measure. IndiGo, which has so far only been operating narrow-body Airbus planes, ATRs and freighters, will now be having wide-body aircraft in its fleet.

Winter chill sweeps across north India

Winter chill sweeps across north India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Most parts of the north India on Tuesday experienced a chilly day as mercury dropped further by a few notches amid foggy conditions, with the national capital recording its lowest temperature this season.

L'Affaire Khobragade: Unprecedented winter of discontent for India, US

L'Affaire Khobragade: Unprecedented winter of discontent for India, US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

'The diplomat's arrest has led to a major diplomatic spat, the likes of which I have not seen in my nearly three decades of covering the US-India relationship, says Aziz Haniffa. 'The knee-jerk reaction by the powers-that-be in Delhi was myopic to say the least.'

'We Pounded Pakistani Positions Day And Night'

'We Pounded Pakistani Positions Day And Night'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'There was not a moment when the guns were out of action.'

India to play shorter formats before Test series in overseas tours

India to play shorter formats before Test series in overseas tours

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

BCCI's decision came after an under-prepared India lost 1-2 against South Africa in an away Test series recently.

'Save Democracy, Save India': Oppn protest continues

'Save Democracy, Save India': Oppn protest continues

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Opposition parties continued their protest over the suspension of 12 MPs on Tuesday with a 'dharna' in Parliament premises that saw several leaders holding up placards demanding revocation of the action taken.

Ruthless environment: Australia spinner on being sent back home

Ruthless environment: Australia spinner on being sent back home

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Australian spinner Ashton Agar said he holds no "ill feelings" after being sent back from the India tour without a game.

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'Those who want stability in life have started looking at opportunities outside of the start-up ecosystem.'

Assam's eviction drive ends, 1900 hectare land freed; Oppn calls it illegal

Assam's eviction drive ends, 1900 hectare land freed; Oppn calls it illegal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Though the legislator of Rupohihat, Nurul Huda, stopped the drive in Sitalmari area of Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary for a while claiming it was illegal, the exercise resumed later, a senior official said.

When Son Takes Father For An Interview

When Son Takes Father For An Interview

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'It started with an image of a father and son riding a bike on a winter morning.'

Non-BJP states get unfair portrayal in media: Nitish

Non-BJP states get unfair portrayal in media: Nitish

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

A reference to Morbi bridge collapse of Gujarat was on Friday made inside the Bihar assembly by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who alleged that states not ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party got an unfair portrayal in the media.

Winter session of Parliament appears headed for washout

Winter session of Parliament appears headed for washout

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Both Houses adjourned till Wednesday amid din.

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Advertising this season will help IPL surpass $550 million in ad revenues, across digital and pay TV.' 'It should still represent a steep loss against annualised 2023-2027 IPL rights fees of $1.2 billion.'

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.

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

British-Pakistani billionaire businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman were also on the sub, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

India builds world's highest road in Ladakh

India builds world's highest road in Ladakh

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The BRO has constructed a 52-km long black-topped road through Umlingla Pass, bettering the previous record of a road in Bolivia connecting to its volcano Uturuncu at 18,953 ft, the ministry's statement noted.

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'In 1984, Pyongyang just had one hotel and one could not move out without an official escort.' 'India was the only country with an embassy, apart from the socialist countries.'