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No cooking during the day: Bihar's bizarre order for summer

No cooking during the day: Bihar's bizarre order for summer

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The move, the government says will help prevent incidents of fire which has increased abnormally high during the westerly winds this month.

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

From police refusing to name the accused when the complaint was first filed to seeing her father tortured and killed, from her uncle being ensnared in an unrelated case to suffering an accident, which had clear marks of a conspiracy, the going was tough for her.

Cops among 19 injured, police vans torched in West Delhi clash

Cops among 19 injured, police vans torched in West Delhi clash

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Nineteen people, including five policemen, were injured when a clash broke out between two groups over a motorcycle accident on Thursday in Tilak Vihar colony in West Delhi area, police said.

Restaurateur Riyaz Amlani: The fire is a wakeup call

Restaurateur Riyaz Amlani: The fire is a wakeup call

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'Loss of property can be compensated but loss of lives cannot be,' says the well known restaurateur.

Crashed Pak plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

Crashed Pak plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Instead of lowering the altitude, the pilot responded by saying that he was satisfied. When only 10 nautical miles were left till the airport, the plane was at an altitude of 7,000 feet instead of 3,000 feet, it said. The ATC issued a second warning to the pilot to lower the plane's altitude. However, the pilot responded again by stating that he was satisfied and would handle the situation, saying he was ready for landing, the report said.

Now, a health cover for autism

Now, a health cover for autism

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

While Star Health's policy for children is a step forward, it has a low sum insured and comes as a group cover.

Death of elephants: Railway ministry the culprit?

Death of elephants: Railway ministry the culprit?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The WWF had earlier asked for halting movement of night trains in the New Jalpaiguri-Alipurduar section passing through wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks and restricting their speed.

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Bengaluru shocker: Tanzanian woman beaten up, stripped

Bengaluru shocker: Tanzanian woman beaten up, stripped

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The 21-year-old Tanzanian, who is doing her Bachelor of Business Management course, was dragged out of the car in which she was seated along with her three friends.

Can numerology save Sivakasi from dangers?

Can numerology save Sivakasi from dangers?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Following a series of accidents at numerous fireworks units in the recent past that brought it disrepute, municipal authorities at Sivakasi have launched a campaign to change the town spelling to 'Sivahaasi' in the belief that it will prevent further mishaps and bring prosperity.

Women's BBL star Dottin hospitalised after on-field head clash

Women's BBL star Dottin hospitalised after on-field head clash

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin was rushed to the hospital after suffering a suspected concussion during the Women's Big Bash League (BBL) clash on Tuesday.

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday, causing flooding on roads and rail tracks and disrupting suburban train services as the south-west monsoon arrived in the city with a bang, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for more downpour.

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The children, who survived the mishap, also said that they tried to draw the driver's attention but he was in a hurry to clear the crossing, police said.

Land Rover to develop intelligent self-learning car

Land Rover to develop intelligent self-learning car

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Using artificial intelligence techniques, Jaguar Land Rover self-learning car will offer a comprehensive array of services to the driver, courtesy of a new learning algorithm that recognises who is in the car and learns their preferences and driving style, the company said.

Andhra govt orders probe into pipeline blast

Andhra govt orders probe into pipeline blast

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday ordered an inquiry into the Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline blast at Nagaram village in East Godavari district, in which 14 persons were killed.

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

A global trade union for construction workers that has criticized labour conditions in Qatar will inspect soccer stadiums being built for the 2022 World Cup in the Gulf Arab state.

Truck rams into Bangalore-Nanded Express; Congress MLA among 6 killed

Truck rams into Bangalore-Nanded Express; Congress MLA among 6 killed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The truck broke the closed boom gate at Madakasira after "overlooking all safety warnings" and hit the H-1 coach of the Nanded-bound train at around 2.20 am.

'Another daughter has lost her life while awaiting justice'

'Another daughter has lost her life while awaiting justice'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Opposition political parties hit out at the UP government, questioning its seriousness in curbing crimes against women.

Kerala calls all-party meet to discuss fireworks ban during festivities

Kerala calls all-party meet to discuss fireworks ban during festivities

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy also announced earmarking of Rs 20 crore for relief and rehabilitation of the victims of the April 10 fireworks tragedy at the century-old Puttingal Devi temple at Paravoor.

Suresh Gopi shown the door by NSS

Suresh Gopi shown the door by NSS

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.

India, Pak begin talks on nuclear CBMs

India, Pak begin talks on nuclear CBMs

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The two countries, which possess nuclear weapons, are likely to discuss measures to boost confidence in each other and prevent any misunderstanding that may spark off a nuclear misadventure between them. Every year, both countries also exchange lists of nuclear installations in either country.

Railways to step up safety measures

Railways to step up safety measures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Auxiliary warning system, cab-signalling device, centralised traffic control system are some of the state-of-the-art measures that are being considered to enhance safety measures in India

Want to work in Dubai?

Want to work in Dubai?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Emirates Group is recruiting Group Safety Support Officer – HSE

What you MUST do after a knee surgery

What you MUST do after a knee surgery

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

For a few weeks after the surgery, you will need to take special care to avoid putting any pressure on the joints or the artificial knee, says Dr Subhash Jangid.

Flooding of tracks caused derailment: Railways

Flooding of tracks caused derailment: Railways

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Railways on Wednesday said the sudden flow of water on the tracks caused the derailment of the two trains while they were crossing the swollen Machak river near Harda in Madhya Pradesh.

Alert pilot averts mishap at airport tarmac

Alert pilot averts mishap at airport tarmac

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

The incident took place as the pilot of the Delhi-bound Spicejet flight noticed the parked Bangalore-bound Air Deccan aircraft on the same runway, while moving to take-off. Sensing trouble she applied brakes well before the wings of her plane came in contact with that of the other flight, airport sources said.

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

India wasn't applying widespread crash testing like foreign countries do, so manufacturers didn't see the need for an investment focus on safety. Customers rarely walked into showrooms asking for the safest car. They wanted the cheapest or the most fuel-efficient or the best-looking car.

Why this entrepreneur turned to Rahul for help

Why this entrepreneur turned to Rahul for help

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'We have been telling the government that we need handholding.' So, we sent a series of recommendations to the government, but nothing happened.' 'And the condition of industry became worse.'

Several killed after major blast at GAIL pipeline in Andhra Pradesh

Several killed after major blast at GAIL pipeline in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

At least 8 people have died after a blast ripped through the Gas Authority of India Limited site at Nagaram village in Andhra Pradesh.

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The study also said that the war would plunge the world into a "nuclear winter" that could lead to global climate catastrophe.

Soccer Extras: Mexico into Gold Cup semis

Soccer Extras: Mexico into Gold Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

New TN law aims to protect school kids from sexual abuse

New TN law aims to protect school kids from sexual abuse

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Wilful non-compliance of such mandatory features could attract imprisonment of up to a year or a fine that could go up to Rs five lakh or both.

Should your child watch TV serials?

Should your child watch TV serials?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

What TV serials are doing to children's minds and what are the precautions?

Man hit with stone on suspicion of being braid-chopper, dies

Man hit with stone on suspicion of being braid-chopper, dies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

The Anantnag police, however, said they were not aware of the incident.

6 tips to lower your auto insurance cost

6 tips to lower your auto insurance cost

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Installing some safety features is one of the steps that you can take which will work well towards lowering your car premium, says Naval Goel

New Mercedes sets the F1 track ablaze

New Mercedes sets the F1 track ablaze

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Trying out the most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class of all time - the AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ -- at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, India's only Formula 1 track, is serious business, as P Tharyan finds out.

NDMA issues guidelines to safely open industries

NDMA issues guidelines to safely open industries

Rediff.com10 May 2020

In a communication to all states and union territories, the NDMA said due to several weeks of lockdown and the closure of industrial units, it is possible that some of the operators might not have followed the established standard operating procedures.

Government allows sale of emergency contraceptives

Government allows sale of emergency contraceptives

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

The pills have been available on medical prescription since 2001. Over 100 countries already have EC pills available as over-the-counter drugs.

Indian soldiers use this start-up's smart bandage, but others need it too

Indian soldiers use this start-up's smart bandage, but others need it too

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Beside the defence forces in India, the start-up has shipped around 350,000 units to 12 countries -- the United Kingdom, France, Poland, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kenya, South Africa, Romania, Indonesia, Qatar and Oman.