News for 'Winter In India'

Sino-India talks on Monday; India to press for complete disengagement

Sino-India talks on Monday; India to press for complete disengagement

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The agenda of the talks will be to firm up a roadmap for disengagement of troops from all the friction points in eastern Ladakh, the sources said.

Winter washout: Why was Modi so stubborn?

Winter washout: Why was Modi so stubborn?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

'Modi has lost a great opportunity to show himself to be a leader, mentor and path-setter, capable of rising above narrow party interests,', says B S Raghavan, the distringuished civil servant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

India to meet Germany in Jr Hockey World Cup semis

India to meet Germany in Jr Hockey World Cup semis

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In the first quarter-final of the day, Germany eked out a narrow 3-1 win over Spain via the shoot-out after both the teams were locked at 2-2 in regulation time. Later, Argentina beat the Netherlands 2-1.

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,

Spend a winter at Doon with King's College London

Spend a winter at Doon with King's College London

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Between December 7 and 19, 2014, register for a residential academic course at The Doon School, Dehradun taught by experienced tutors from King's College London.

Stormy Parl session ahead: Oppn plans to raise several issues

Stormy Parl session ahead: Oppn plans to raise several issues

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Trinamool Congress on Monday hinted that the winter session of Parliament is set to be a stormy one, as opposition parties would do all that it takes 'to stop India from turning into an elected autocracy'.

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.

India-China standoff to end 'very shortly': ITBP chief

India-China standoff to end 'very shortly': ITBP chief

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The DG of the ITBP said his troops have been provided with special winter clothing and nutritious food as they brave the severe chill in eastern Ladakh where the armies of India and China are locked in a tense standoff for over six months. He said 'strains in bilateral relations are already evident but we are confident these will be sorted out peacefully very shortly'.

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.'

'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.'

India, China militaries discuss disengagement at LAC

India, China militaries discuss disengagement at LAC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The meeting primarily focused on implementation of certain decisions taken at the fifth round of talks between Corps Commanders of the two armies last week on the disengagement process as well as to bring down prevailing tension in the region, sources said.

No reduction in PLA's strength at LAC: Army chief

No reduction in PLA's strength at LAC: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

On development of infrastructure by China in border areas, the Army chief said it is going on unabated.

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities.

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'When you are travelling in Mumbai when the air quality is bad, you feel suffocated.' 'You may feel uncomfortable breathing Delhi air, but the level of discomfort is higher in Mumbai.'

'India of 2020 is a wake-up call for China'

'India of 2020 is a wake-up call for China'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'The leverage created by the Indian military must not be lost.'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

A monkey and its owner take a nap under the sun on a winter day at the Ganga Ghat in Varanasi, December 18, 2021.

'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.'

Fashion Ka Jalwa!

Fashion Ka Jalwa!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Meet the celebs who outdressed everyone else this week.

'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.'

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.'

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.'

Pak allows India to transport wheat, medicines to Kabul on Afghan trucks

Pak allows India to transport wheat, medicines to Kabul on Afghan trucks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Pakistan on Friday agreed to let India transport 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat and life-saving drugs as humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan on Afghan trucks through the Wagah border crossing, after a row erupted between the two countries over the modalities of transportation.

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.

Covid: Big 3rd wave unlikely in India, say experts

Covid: Big 3rd wave unlikely in India, say experts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Is the worst of the Covid crisis behind India? As cases dip three weeks after Diwali, the answer is a possible yes, say several experts, attributing the downslide to a large section of the population already exposed to the virus during the second wave and a stepped up vaccination campaign.

Crypto industry faces funds dry-up, some exchanges may shut down

Crypto industry faces funds dry-up, some exchanges may shut down

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Several exchanges are facing a cash crunch with committed investment not coming from venture capital funds and trading activity seeing a sharp decline, reports Rajesh Bhayani.

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

From rescuing tiger cubs to rescuing a crocodile to admiring spring in Kashmir, here are some interesting videos for your viewing pleasure.

Sonia leads walkout from Lok Sabha over Tawang clash

Sonia leads walkout from Lok Sabha over Tawang clash

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

As soon as the Question Hour ended, Congress' Leader of the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demanded that a discussion on the 'Indo-China border situation be held', saying late Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had allowed a discussion in Lok Sabha on the India-China war in 1962.

LAC situation stable, but we have troops ready: Army chief

LAC situation stable, but we have troops ready: Army chief

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is stable but there is a need to keep a very close watch on it, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Friday amid the nearly three-year-long border row in eastern Ladakh.