News for 'Winter Sun'

What's brewing? Uddhav meets Fadnavis, Narwekar

What's brewing? Uddhav meets Fadnavis, Narwekar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Uddhav Thackeray and his MLA son Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar on the premises of Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur.

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mangaluru

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mangaluru

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Ghughutiya holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in Uttarakhand.

2024 warmest year in India since 1901: IMD

2024 warmest year in India since 1901: IMD

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The annual mean temperature in 2024 was 25.75 degrees Celsius, 0.65 degrees above the long-period average.

Parliament's winter session likely to end a week early

Parliament's winter session likely to end a week early

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The winter session began on December 7 and was originally scheduled to end on December 29.

Pak always bids to push in terrorists ahead of winter: BSF DG

Pak always bids to push in terrorists ahead of winter: BSF DG

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

There are always attempts from across the border to push in more terrorists before the onset of winter and closure of tracks due to heavy snowfall, but the security forces are alert and would foil any infiltration bids, Border Security Force Director General Nitin Agrawal said in Srinagar Thursday.

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in deal count compared to $25.17 billion across 863 deals during the same period in 2023. Notable large deals during the period include Walton Street India Investment Advisors at $1.5 billion, and KiranaKart Technologies at $1.35 billion.

Startups: 'India Is In A Golden Age'

Startups: 'India Is In A Golden Age'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'The conversation is no longer just about securing funds or acquiring customers but about the long-term value of customers.'

World's 'Oldest Saint' At Kumbh Mela

World's 'Oldest Saint' At Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Swami Shivanand Saraswati, known as the world's 'oldest saint', claims to be 129 years old and has been attending the Kumbh Mela for 100 years.

Shinde wants home, talks underway on portfolio allocation: Sena MLA

Shinde wants home, talks underway on portfolio allocation: Sena MLA

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Asked to whom the demand was made, Gogavale said it was probably Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Is Donald Trump selling kheer in Pakistan?

Is Donald Trump selling kheer in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Unfazed by the popularity, Bagga said, "My face resembles Donald Trump, that is why people take selfies with me. I feel very good."

Dress Like A Bollywood DIVA This NYE

Dress Like A Bollywood DIVA This NYE

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

This New Year's Eve, don't forget make a grand entry by keeping your best fashion foot forward.

Dense fog engulfs Delhi, over 100 flights delayed

Dense fog engulfs Delhi, over 100 flights delayed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) asked passengers to contact the airlines concerned for updated flight information and also regretted any inconvenience caused to the passengers.

Alia's Beach Retreat

Alia's Beach Retreat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Shraddha gets a haircut... Rhea takes a selfie... Bipasha's back in Maldives...

Smita's Sarson Ka Saag And Makai Ki Roti

Smita's Sarson Ka Saag And Makai Ki Roti

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Winter greens served up with corn rotis must be had once before the cold weather departs.

Thank You Tashi Namgyal For Kargil Alert

Thank You Tashi Namgyal For Kargil Alert

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Ladakhi shepherd Tashi Namgyal, who alerted the Indian Army about the presence of Pakistani intruders in Kargil, passed away in Ladakh on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Controversy hits Ranji! J&K accuse Baroda of pitch tampering

Controversy hits Ranji! J&K accuse Baroda of pitch tampering

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Jammu and Kashmir alleged that the pitch was tampered with overnight to favor Baroda in their ongoing Ranji Trophy clash.

Outgoing Delhi Assembly Just Met For....

Outgoing Delhi Assembly Just Met For....

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The Delhi assembly which held 74 sittings over its five-year term, met for an average of 15 days a year. On the days it met, the assembly sat for an average of three hours.

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories.

Delhi govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Delhi govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has issued detailed instructions to ensure the effective implementation of the ban.

'Why am I misunderstood every time I raise my voice?'

'Why am I misunderstood every time I raise my voice?'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The Indian Olympic Association's athletes commission chairperson and boxing legend M C Mary Kom on Tuesday denied reports that she has resigned from her position.

We Love Kriti's Winter Footwear Fashion

We Love Kriti's Winter Footwear Fashion

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Ditch puffer jackets and overcoats. Instead, jazz up your wardrobe by adding some chic and stylish footwear this winter.

The Scotsman Who Loves India

The Scotsman Who Loves India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.

'Like grandfather...': Pak politician praises Priyanka for 'Palestine' bag

'Like grandfather...': Pak politician praises Priyanka for 'Palestine' bag

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

In a show of support for the people of Palestine, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had 'Palestine' emblazoned on it.

Probe panel to visit Kumbh stampede site on Friday; report in 1 month

Probe panel to visit Kumbh stampede site on Friday; report in 1 month

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

A three-member judicial commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate the Maha Kumbh stampede will visit the site on Friday. The commission, headed by retired Allahabad High Court judge Harsh Kumar, has a month to complete its investigation but will try to expedite it. The commission members will also interact with media and examine the causes and circumstances surrounding the incident, focusing on understanding the causes and proposing preventive measures for the future.

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of autumn inside the famed Mughal garden in Srinagar. Autumn, locally known as Harud, is the harvest season in Kashmir with the trees changing colour as the days get shorter as winter approaches.

'Putin Is The Biggest Child Kidnapper'

'Putin Is The Biggest Child Kidnapper'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Parents are forced to provide their children to Russian re-education camps in occupied territories and in different parts of Russia, for example, in Chechnya, where Ukrainian children wearing military uniform are taught to use weapons.'

How To Reduce Winter Stiffness

How To Reduce Winter Stiffness

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Yoga and Ayurveda life expert Namita Piparaiya shows you how to stretch your joints and muscles to reduce stiffness and stay more active.

Kriti Carries Her Colours!

Kriti Carries Her Colours!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Kirti explores Rajasthan... Priya picks Kodaikanal... Karan's quick minute in Chandigarh...

RBI sees retail inflation at 4.2% for next fiscal

RBI sees retail inflation at 4.2% for next fiscal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected retail inflation at 4.2 percent for the next financial year beginning April while retaining the forecast for 2024-25 at 4.8 percent. The central bank attributed the expected easing of inflation to good kharif production, winter-easing in vegetable prices and favorable rabi crop prospects. However, the RBI also noted that continued uncertainty in global financial markets coupled with volatility in energy prices and adverse weather events presents upside risks to the inflation trajectory.

Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has stirred controversy by suggesting that members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. Gopi, an actor-turned-politician, argued that true progress in tribal welfare would only be achieved under the leadership of individuals from "upper castes." His comments have been met with widespread criticism, including from CPI state secretary Benoy Viswam and prominent tribal leader C K Janu.

Is Mrunal Doing An Audrey?

Is Mrunal Doing An Audrey?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Ananya in Tanzania... Rashmika flaunts some serious fashion... Trisha goes to Morocco...

The Glamorous Gal Who Won Allu Arjun's Heart

The Glamorous Gal Who Won Allu Arjun's Heart

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Allu Sneha Reddy's sense of style speaks volumes about her refined taste and her ability to stay grounded.

Ukraine Prepares For Bitter Winter

Ukraine Prepares For Bitter Winter

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Electricity and heating outages across Ukraine caused by Russian missile and drone strikes to energy infrastructure have added urgency to the Ukrainian preparations for winter.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.

Captain America: Brave New World Review: Nothing New

Captain America: Brave New World Review: Nothing New

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Brave New World deviates from the Marvel template and takes a route of a paranoid thriller with a politically charged narrative, observes Mayur Sanap.

Avian flu? 4 lakh chicken die in Andhra district

Avian flu? 4 lakh chicken die in Andhra district

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Nearly four lakh chickens have died in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh and vicinity over the past 45 days, prompting the Animal Husbandry Department to send samples for testing to ascertain the cause. Avian influenza is suspected, but the cause is yet to be confirmed.

Modi Meets 1st Hindu Head Of US Intelligence

Modi Meets 1st Hindu Head Of US Intelligence

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Modi is the fourth foreign leader hosted by Trump in the weeks after his inauguration last month.

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

There was talent and a pathway, but a decade down the road the UAE have not made any other appearances in a global event.

Where A Heroic Battle Against The Chinese Was Fought

Where A Heroic Battle Against The Chinese Was Fought

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The Battle of Lhagyala on November 23, 1962, fought by the 4 Rajput Regiment against the Chinese PLA, remains a forgotten chapter of heroism, with no survivors left to tell their story.