News for 'Winter'

Unforgettable Vaani

Unforgettable Vaani

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Just as her diverse movie roles, her personal style is equally dynamic and ever evolving.

Let there be no light: Sombre shadow over Gateway of India after mishap

Let there be no light: Sombre shadow over Gateway of India after mishap

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

A boat tragedy off the Mumbai coast, which claimed the lives of 13 people, including Navy personnel, has cast a sombre mood over the city's iconic Gateway of India. Tourist boats that usually remain brightly lit until late at night were left unlit on Wednesday night, reflecting the tragedy. The incident occurred when a speeding Navy craft crashed into a ferry carrying passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island. The crash has led to the suspension of boat services at the Gateway of India, with police restricting entry to the area. Ambulances were seen parked at the landmark, and a musical event scheduled at the Gateway of India was cancelled.

Recipe: Mayur's Lasooni Aloo Palak

Recipe: Mayur's Lasooni Aloo Palak

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The hit jodi of aloo and palak with a delicious tadka of garlic! What's not to love?

No SC benches to be available during winter vacation: CJI

No SC benches to be available during winter vacation: CJI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The CJI's announcement made in the apex court assumes significance in the wake of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday in which he said there was a feeling among the people that long court vacations were not very convenient for justice seekers.

Bindra elected to key IOC's Athletes' Commission post

Bindra elected to key IOC's Athletes' Commission post

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

India's Olympic gold-medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra added another glittering feather to his illustrious career when he was elected as the second Vice Chair of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Athletes' Commission

Govt to give Rs 35,000 cr LPG subsidy to OMCs

Govt to give Rs 35,000 cr LPG subsidy to OMCs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The government is likely to provide a subsidy of Rs 35,000 crore to state-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to make up for losses they incurred on selling the fuel this fiscal, sources said.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

What does Delhi loss mean for aam aadmi CM Kejriwal?

What does Delhi loss mean for aam aadmi CM Kejriwal?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, suffered a major setback in the Delhi Assembly elections, losing to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The loss marks a significant blow to Kejriwal's national ambitions and raises questions about the future of the party. The AAP had been in power in Delhi for the past 10 years and had also formed a government in Punjab. Despite the defeat, the party still holds 13 MPs from Punjab and Delhi. The article examines the factors that contributed to the AAP's defeat, including allegations of corruption, poor civic facilities, and the BJP's relentless attacks. It also explores the impact of the loss on Kejriwal's national aspirations and the party's future.

Recipe: Meera's Horse Gram Rasam

Recipe: Meera's Horse Gram Rasam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Winters call for a heartening rasam made from this healthy legume.

No reason to worry as HMPV not new: Health Minister Nadda

No reason to worry as HMPV not new: Health Minister Nadda

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

India is closely monitoring cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), but the Union Health Minister has assured the public there is no cause for worry. The virus, which is not new and has been circulating globally since 2001, has been detected in several states, including Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. The Health Ministry, ICMR, and NCDC are keeping a close watch on the situation in China and neighboring countries, and the WHO is expected to share a report on the matter shortly.

Parliament panel recommends holding winter session from Nov 29

Parliament panel recommends holding winter session from Nov 29

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The Cabinet Committee on Parliament Affairs has recommended that the winter session of the Parliament be held from November 29 to December 23, sources said on Monday.

No unusual HMPV surge in India but precautions must: Experts

No unusual HMPV surge in India but precautions must: Experts

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Amid growing concerns over the detection of human metapneumovirus cases in India, health experts have emphasised the virus is not new, and advised people to stay calm and take basic precautions.

'Welcome change': Shinde on Uddhav-Fadnavis meet

'Welcome change': Shinde on Uddhav-Fadnavis meet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The Sena (UBT) chief and his MLA son Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday met with Fadnavis and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar at Vidhan Bhavan premises in Nagpur. Aaditya said they extended good wishes to the two and talked about taking a step towards showing political maturity and working together in the interest of the people.

When Aditi, Amyra Talk Without Saying A Word...

When Aditi, Amyra Talk Without Saying A Word...

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Bollywood celebs ace the style game in show-stopping dresses with slits.

The Amazing Riflewomen Making History

The Amazing Riflewomen Making History

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

22 Assam Rifles women personnel are in the Republic Day marching band contingent. Dressed in crisp uniforms, playing bagpipes, drums and side drums, the year-old band has already built an admirable reputation.

Simultaneous polls bill to be sent to joint panel

Simultaneous polls bill to be sent to joint panel

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses.

Ignore 'middle-and low-rung' INDIA bloc leaders: Rahul to Cong MPs

Ignore 'middle-and low-rung' INDIA bloc leaders: Rahul to Cong MPs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told party's Lok Sabha MPs to ignore comments of "middle- and low-rung" leaders of INDIA bloc parties and asserted that the Congress as the largest party in the opposition grouping is capable of addressing issues, sources said. The advice by Gandhi comes amid various leaders of the INDIA bloc weighing in on the leadership issue and TMC leaders aggressively pitching for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to head the opposition alliance.

Parliament adjourned amid chaos over 'Cong-Soros' link

Parliament adjourned amid chaos over 'Cong-Soros' link

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day after repeated disruptions amid uproarious scenes as members of treasury and opposition benches traded charges on the Soros and Adani issues.

Who's Nushrratt Spending Her Nights With?

Who's Nushrratt Spending Her Nights With?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Sushmita loves red saris... Sanjana is wedding-ready... Sidharth gets into the details...

Maha cabinet expanded with 39 ministers; BJP gets 19 berths, Sena 11

Maha cabinet expanded with 39 ministers; BJP gets 19 berths, Sena 11

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The 10-day-old BJP-led Mahayuti alliance ministry in Maharashtra was expanded on Sunday, with 39 ministers being sworn in, taking its strength to 42. The BJP secured 19 ministerial berths, followed by 11 for the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and 9 for Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party. Governor P C Radhakrishnan administered the oath to the new ministers at the ceremony held in Nagpur. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were present.

Hot Hotter Hottest! Ameesha, Mandira, Sonali on the red carpet

Hot Hotter Hottest! Ameesha, Mandira, Sonali on the red carpet

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Meet the glamorous guests at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2024.

HMPV: 2 cases detected in Maha; Centre asks states to step up surveillance

HMPV: 2 cases detected in Maha; Centre asks states to step up surveillance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The Indian government has advised states to intensify surveillance for respiratory illnesses, including influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illnesses (SARI), following the detection of five human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country. The decision comes amidst reports of a surge in HMPV cases in China. The Union Health Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava, chaired a virtual meeting with states and union territories to discuss the situation and public health measures. While there is no cause for public concern, the government is emphasizing the importance of preventive measures such as handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding close contact with those showing symptoms.

Winter Fashion with Kangana, Ranveer

Winter Fashion with Kangana, Ranveer

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

While most of us would rather stay indoors reading a book or sip hot cocoa, Bollywood's adventurous inhabitants take off to the wintriest of destinations bundled up in their glamorous woollens beating frost with fashion. Sukanya Verma makes note of their coolest winter looks.

One nation, one election bill likely to be tabled in LS today

One nation, one election bill likely to be tabled in LS today

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The Indian Parliament will introduce a constitutional amendment bill on Tuesday that seeks to hold Lok Sabha and state assembly elections simultaneously. The bill, popularly known as "one nation, one election", will be introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and is likely to be referred to a joint committee of both houses for wider consultations. The bill also aims to align elections in the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry, and the NCT of Delhi. The move has been met with mixed reactions, with some supporting the idea of reducing election-related expenses and others expressing concerns about its impact on democratic processes.

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Shiv Sena's Dadaji Bhuse is the new school education minister while Uday Samant continues to be the industries minister.

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Eavesdropping over conversations, I can state with some authority that the transition from a winter body to a summer one is proving traumatic for most, the winter wardrobe chastened by the summer one.'

Dom's Take: HUH? No Winter Session

Dom's Take: HUH? No Winter Session

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Dominic Xavier wonders if the decision to abandon the winter session of Parliament is a harbinger of events to come.

Dallewal's fast: SC holds rare hearing, gives ultimatum to Punjab govt

Dallewal's fast: SC holds rare hearing, gives ultimatum to Punjab govt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Saturday gave the Punjab government time till December 31 to persuade farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to shift to hospital.

Beed boils over sarpanch murder, even allies want Munde out

Beed boils over sarpanch murder, even allies want Munde out

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Thousands of people gathered in Maharashtra's Beed city on Saturday to protest against the brutal murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh as even MLAs from ruling parties demanded the sacking of Nationalist Congress Party minister Dhananjay Munde.

Like Kareena's Frozen Face?

Like Kareena's Frozen Face?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shriya enjoys family time... Aahana meets Ranveer Singh... Trisha falls in love again...

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

From stunning animal portraits to captivating glimpses of behaviour in their natural habitat, the World Nature Photography Awards contest showcases the intricate relationship between animals, plants, fungi, and humans.

Opposition members suspended from panel on Waqf Bill

Opposition members suspended from panel on Waqf Bill

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

All opposition members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill were suspended for a day on Friday amid continuous protests and accusations against Chairman Jagdambika Pal of steam-rolling through the proceedings.

Congress alone to seek RS discussion on Adani JPC

Congress alone to seek RS discussion on Adani JPC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The Congress was the only party in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday to demand a discussion on setting up a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to probe allegations against the Adani group. Other opposition parties gave similar notices on different issues, including violence in Manipur and Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. The Congress members sought a JPC to investigate the alleged misconduct, including corruption, bribery and financial irregularities of the Adani Group in connivance with other authorities. However, other opposition parties raised different issues, with the AAP seeking a discussion on "increasing crimes in Delhi" and the TMC, DMK, AAP and CPI seeking a discussion on violence in Manipur. The CPI-M, SP and IUML sought a discussion on the recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

Was mocked on streets for learning Hindi: Sitharaman

Was mocked on streets for learning Hindi: Sitharaman

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday expressed anguish over not being allowed to learn Hindi in Tamil Nadu as a student and was even mocked on the streets for attempting to learn the language.

J&K skier Arif qualifies for 2 events in 2022 Winter Olympics

J&K skier Arif qualifies for 2 events in 2022 Winter Olympics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Jammu and Kashmir-based alpine skier Arif Mohammed Khan has become the first Indian athlete to qualify for two different events of the 2022 Winter Olympics, to be held in Beijing in February.

IMD forecasts warm winter, crop yields likely to feel the heat this year

IMD forecasts warm winter, crop yields likely to feel the heat this year

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Brace for some warmth this winter as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its December-February forecast on Thursday said that the minimum and maximum temperatures could remain 'normal' to 'above normal' over most parts of Northwest and Northeast India. Both the minimum and maximum will remain below normal in Southern Peninsular and Central India in these winter months. While this could give some respite from the intense cold of North India, it could have a negative impact on the standing rabi crops if the temperature rise is unusual and abnormal.

Day 12: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 12: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 12 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Wednesday.

Priyanka Gandhi likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC

Priyanka Gandhi likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The two 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) bills, including one requiring an amendment in the Constitution, that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a fiery debate.

Who's Kashish Kapoor?

Who's Kashish Kapoor?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Last week, two wild card contestants entered the Bigg Boss 18 house but only one is making their presence felt.

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Water chesnuts can be magically converted into a toasty warm winter evening snack.