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5 Tips To Stay Well In The Monsoon

5 Tips To Stay Well In The Monsoon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Drink plenty of water or fluids to keep your electrolytes and toxins in check, suggests Dr Vidhe Sharma.

Now, fly from Delhi to San Francisco non-stop on Air India

Now, fly from Delhi to San Francisco non-stop on Air India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

The 16-hour flight will be the first direct one from India to the US west coast.

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Home favourite Su Yiming of China made his Olympic debut on Sunday and received a standing ovation in return.

Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices from January

Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices from January

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Maruti Suzuki India will increase the prices of its vehicles 'substantially' from next month as it looks to offset the impact of rising input costs and make provisions to update the model range to conform to stricter emission norms which kick in from April 2023. In a regulatory filing on Friday, the country's largest carmaker said it continues to witness increased cost pressure driven by overall inflation and recent regulatory requirements. While the automaker makes maximum effort to reduce cost and partially offset the increase, it has become imperative to pass on some of the impact through a price increase, it added.

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rare snow leopard sighted in Himachal's Chicham village.

Receipe: Namkeen Puran Poli

Receipe: Namkeen Puran Poli

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Ever tasted a savoury puran poli? You must!

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The first five months of 2023 have witnessed at least six major events/trends that augur badly for global economic and socio-political prospects, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The metal arena sits on the waterfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the West Bay skyline, but it could easily be mistaken for a shipping container yard if not for the structure that supports the roof.

Believe it or not! Air in Delhi has gotten worse

Believe it or not! Air in Delhi has gotten worse

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Centre for Science and Environment said that Delhi has lost the air quality gains of odd and even scheme.

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Better living conditions must be an integral part of all political campaigns. But this will only happen if the public pressures the political class to understand the irreversibility of climate change and make the environment a crucial part of their manifestos.

Covid: How Pfizer plans to resolve cold storage issues in India

Covid: How Pfizer plans to resolve cold storage issues in India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The company has developed detailed logistical plans and tools to support effective vaccine transport, storage, and temperature monitoring. Sohini Das and Ruchika Chitravanshi report.

Threat of surface Covid transmission increases in winter

Threat of surface Covid transmission increases in winter

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Scientists have used virus-like particles to predict how environmental factors affect the survival of the novel coronavirus on surfaces, and found that the COVID-19 virus may remain infectious longer as temperatures drop in winter.

How Qatar is maintaining stadiums for FIFA World Cup

How Qatar is maintaining stadiums for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Preparing turf for the World Cup, being held for the first time in the Middle East, is environmentally costly. Qatar has also countered the risk of fungus and disease outbreaks with a maintenance regime involving chemical cocktails, grass mowers that vacuum debris and an underground system that sucks excess moisture, said a UEFA pitch consultant.

Singing Jana Gana Mana Atop Everest

Singing Jana Gana Mana Atop Everest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

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Meet the perfect touring bike!

Meet the perfect touring bike!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Honda's attempt at offering a no nonsense touring machine, coupled with slight off-roading capability, has paid off.

COVID-19: Govt issues fresh SOPs for offices

COVID-19: Govt issues fresh SOPs for offices

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The Union health ministry has issued new 'Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices' and according to these, if one or two cases are reported, the disinfection procedure will be limited to the areas occupied and visited by the patient in the last 48 hours.

All human remains recovered from EgyptAir plane crash site

All human remains recovered from EgyptAir plane crash site

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The John Lethbridge, a privately owned deep-sea survey and recovery vehicle, is now headed to Alexandria to hand over the remains to prosecution and forensic authorities in the presence of members of the investigation committee.

3mn doses of Sputnik V from Russia land in Hyderabad

3mn doses of Sputnik V from Russia land in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Dr Reddy's Laboratories is in a pact with Russian Direct Investment Fund to sell the first 125 million people doses (250 million vials) of Sputnik V in India.

Snowfall, rains, roads closes, avalanche warning... It's all happening up north

Snowfall, rains, roads closes, avalanche warning... It's all happening up north

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Fresh snowfall disrupted normal life in Jammu and Kashmir, where an avalanche warning was issued in five districts, higher reaches and tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh and the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand on Monday.

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Windows shook and rattled, and the thunderous growl of the engines doused even the sound of our noisy helicopter till such time the plane had lifted itself into the skies and disappeared from view.'

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Temperatures have plunged to -30 degree Celsius (-22F) and below in parts of North America as extreme cold weather known as a polar vortex strikes the region. At least eight people are reported to have died in incidents related to the weather.

Mumbai airport launches exclusive 'Export Cold Zone'

Mumbai airport launches exclusive 'Export Cold Zone'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Mumbai airport is the largest gateway for movement of pharma and agro products in the country.

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Project Vivaan won big at the Solar Decathlon, placing second overall (and missing the first position by a whisker). Members of the award-winning Team Shunya tell Mrigank Warrier how they built a carbon-neutral, water-neutral, energy-positive home for a family of four.

Cyclone Tauktae: IMD issues 'very heavy' rain alert for Delhi

Cyclone Tauktae: IMD issues 'very heavy' rain alert for Delhi

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting 'heavy' to 'very heavy' rainfall in parts of the capital with winds gusting up to 60 kilometers per hour.

Far Out: Check out what's new from Apple's iPhone 14 event

Far Out: Check out what's new from Apple's iPhone 14 event

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Apple 'Far Out' event, which was one of the most anticipated tech events of the year, finally happened on Wednesday, bringing new gadgets galore including new iPhones, new watches and new AirPods. However, for those who missed it, worry not, here's the roundup.

Diwali Special Recipe: Shakarpara

Diwali Special Recipe: Shakarpara

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Can you refuse a plate of this diamond-shaped crunchy snack?

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

Winter Recipe: Aata Aur Gond Ke Laddoo

Winter Recipe: Aata Aur Gond Ke Laddoo

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

You can have these laddoos by themselves or enjoy them with a glass of warm milk.

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

As tensions between the armies of India and China at the LAC show no sign of ebbing, both sides have significantly ramped up the presence of their troops.

Sunlight, heat and humidity weakens coronavirus: US

Sunlight, heat and humidity weakens coronavirus: US

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Sunlight, high temperature of more than 95 degrees Fahrenheit (or 35 degrees Celsius), and humidity cuts the half-life of the virus on surfaces from up to 18 hours to a matter of minutes,the study said.

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.

No relief from pollution, thick smog grapples Delhi

No relief from pollution, thick smog grapples Delhi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

With seasonal crop residue burning, coupled with vehicle emissions, calm winds and low temperatures persisting for some time, the thick layer of toxic smog has hovered over the national capital.

CWG 2022: Buzz missing in Birmingham

CWG 2022: Buzz missing in Birmingham

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The smile vanishes before you can spell 'B-I-R-M-I-N-G-H-A-M'.

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Container will be Rahul Gandhi's home for next 150 days

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Container will be Rahul Gandhi's home for next 150 days

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who embarked on the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari on Wednesday, will be staying in a container for the next 150 days.

Is this what life will look like on Mars?

Is this what life will look like on Mars?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

In 2017, the United Arab Emirates announced its ambition to colonise Mars within the next 100 years. And taking that dream forward, architects have imagined what the Martian city might look like -- and planning to recreate it in the desert outside Dubai.

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2020

From these past studies, the scientists said both the aerodynamics of the droplets, and their heat and mass exchange process with the environment can determine the effectiveness of virus prohttps://www.rediff.com/news/report/pix-how-indians-are-maintaining-social-distance/20200326.htmpagation.

5 natural ways to keep your body COOL

5 natural ways to keep your body COOL

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Create an internal cooling system to balance out the heat with judicious health choices.

Car prices to rise as auto cos gear to comply with stricter emission norms

Car prices to rise as auto cos gear to comply with stricter emission norms

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Passenger and commercial vehicle prices are expected to rise as automobile companies invest in upgrading vehicles to meet stricter emission norms that kick in from April next year. The Indian automobile industry is currently working to make their products meet the second phase of Bharat Stage VI, equivalent to Euro-VI emission norms, in real time driving conditions. Four-wheeler passenger and commercial vehicles will need more sophisticated equipment to be added to meet the next level of emission standards.

Kashmir turns white after fresh snowfall

Kashmir turns white after fresh snowfall

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan' -- the 40-day harshest winter period when a cold wave grips the region