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Don't miss: Chhavi Hussein's inspiring post for new mums

Don't miss: Chhavi Hussein's inspiring post for new mums

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The actor gets real about the struggles of motherhood and pregnancy.

Flood situation grim in southern, western states; 97 dead

Flood situation grim in southern, western states; 97 dead

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, flight operations from the Kochi international airport will resume at 12 noon on Sunday, an airport official said.

River water row: Centre approaches SC

River water row: Centre approaches SC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

On Monday, Punjab had annulled all its water sharing agreements with Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.

U-17 World Cup: Iraq beat Chile 4-0 to notch up maiden win

U-17 World Cup: Iraq beat Chile 4-0 to notch up maiden win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Chile conceded an own goal through substitute Diego Valencia in the 81st minute.

Former US prez candidate John McCain passes away

Former US prez candidate John McCain passes away

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Last year, McCain was diagnosed with primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumour.

'I am not exaggerating: We are facing death'

'I am not exaggerating: We are facing death'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'What shame is there in the government accepting a drought situation and taking appropriate measures to help people live?' a Marathwada farmer asks Neeta Kolhatkar.

1 killed as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, Badrinath pilgrimage disrupted

1 killed as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, Badrinath pilgrimage disrupted

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The MeT department forecast very heavy rains over the next 48 hours in the mountainous areas of the state especially the disaster-prone Pithoragarh, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts where torrential rains may trigger flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides asking people as well as authorities to be alert.

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north Gujarat. Scanty rainfall in the last one and half years has not only depleted groundwater level but also affected dams.

Army engineers finish work for laying water pipeline in Ladakh

Army engineers finish work for laying water pipeline in Ladakh

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Unfazed by the 'sit-in' by the Chinese border guards at Demchok in Ladakh that led to a face-off with Indian troops earlier this week, Army engineers have finished the work for laying a water pipeline for irrigation purpose for local villagers in Ladakh division.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

La Liga leaders Barcelona hit two goals in the final three minutes to earn a 3-2 win at Rayo Vallecano

Punjab annuls water sharing agreements

Punjab annuls water sharing agreements

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

The state assembly unanimously passed a bill in this regard.

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The NGT has asked the Centre to respond to the plea of an environment enthusiast alleging that large-scale burning of municipal solid waste in Agra was turning the Taj Mahal yellow.

Will throw Badals, their ministers, OSDs into jail: Amarinder

Will throw Badals, their ministers, OSDs into jail: Amarinder

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Capt Amarinder lambasted Badal for the alleged growing incidents of sacrilege in the state, which he said was a clear attempt by the Akalis to divide Punjab on communal lines.

PSG beat Dijon 3-0 to keep pressure on Monaco

PSG beat Dijon 3-0 to keep pressure on Monaco

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Champions Paris St Germain provisionally moved back to the top of Ligue 1 as Adam Lang's own goal, Edinson Cavani's penalty and a second-half header from Lucas Moura downed promoted Dijon 3-0 at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.

I don't care if we shine as long as we win, says Barca's Rakitic

I don't care if we shine as long as we win, says Barca's Rakitic

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic embraced the art of winning ugly after they beat 10-man Real Betis 2-0 to move closer to retaining their La Liga title.

Chopper crashes near Manali, four killed

Chopper crashes near Manali, four killed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The chopper, belogning to a private skiiuing company crashed minutes after takeoff.

'I am one up on the audience!'

'I am one up on the audience!'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images that show it's an odd, crazy world we live in.

KCR, the man who is not afraid to take risks

KCR, the man who is not afraid to take risks

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Fortune favours the brave and he has done well by taking risks and winning it all, says Aditi Phadnis.

Freezing cold leaves Kashmir shivering

Freezing cold leaves Kashmir shivering

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Cold wave tightened its grip on Kashmir Valley ahead of the onset of 'Chillai-Kalan' -- the 40-day harshest winter period -- with the summer capital Srinagar and Leh town recording the coldest night of the season.

Soccer legend Maradona mourns 'second father' Castro

Soccer legend Maradona mourns 'second father' Castro

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

For soccer great Diego Maradona, Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro was more than a friend and fellow Latin American legend, he was "a second father." Maradona said Castro's death late on Friday hit him like a tennis ball to the chest served by Juan Martin del Potro, the Argentine player he cheered on in the Davis Cup final where he received the news. "I wept uncontrollably," Maradona told reporters on the sidelines of the tennis tournament. "After my father, it's the deepest sorrow I know."

What makes Modi tick?

What makes Modi tick?

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The answer has two components: as a leader with a vision who can carry the masses and his ability to realise his vision through his decision-making and executive skills, says Col R Hariharan.

Assam government to shut relief camps in Kokrajhar

Assam government to shut relief camps in Kokrajhar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Over 5,000 people lodged in relief camps in Kokrajhar district of Assam are being shifted to make-shift relief camps in their native villages or close to their native villages under the protection of 24x7 fixed security pickets.

'Kerala may have suffered losses of around Rs 20,000 crore'

'Kerala may have suffered losses of around Rs 20,000 crore'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Kerala has seen one of the worst floods in its history during this monsoon. From August 8 to 20, nearly 223 people have lost their lives, 33 are missing and around 1.2 million individuals from 3,02,441 families are in 3,941 relief camps. Initial losses are estimated to be around Rs 200 billion (Rs 20,000 crore). With the rescue measures in its last leg, the Kerala government is looking at raising funds to rebuild the state. In an interaction with Gireesh Babu and T E Narasimhan, Kerala Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac says he has a three-pronged strategy to raise funds. Edited Excerpts.

Ligue 1: James Rodriguez at the double as Monaco win at Bastia

Ligue 1: James Rodriguez at the double as Monaco win at Bastia

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Colombian James Rodriguez scored both goals in Monaco's 2-0 victory at Bastia on Saturday, keeping them in contention for the Ligue 1 title, five points behind leaders Paris St Germain.

Mini-hydels in AP now feel the heat

Mini-hydels in AP now feel the heat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

Kerala Dalit woman rape and murder accused in judicial remand

Kerala Dalit woman rape and murder accused in judicial remand

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Fearing violent response from the mob present outside the Police Club and court complex, several rings of security were thrown around Islam who was seen wearing a helmet. Before producing him in the court, he was interrogated by top officials of the Special Investigation Team probing the case.

2 minors raped at family weddings in UP, Chhattisgarh

2 minors raped at family weddings in UP, Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While a nine-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Etah, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed by a guest at a wedding in Chhattisgarh.

Need to move from past to solve Cauvery water row

Need to move from past to solve Cauvery water row

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court and its committees, the two states and the central government must become objective and take the present and not just the past in mind.

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The national capital received heavy precipitation resulting in waterlogging on several roads and traffic jams at various intersections.

K K Venugopal to be new Attorney General

K K Venugopal to be new Attorney General

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Senior advocate K K Venugopal's name has been cleared for appointment as the Attorney General for India, following the decision of Mukul Rohatgi to step down as the top law officer.

No relief to Puducherry: Heavy rains throw normal life out of gear

No relief to Puducherry: Heavy rains throw normal life out of gear

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Residents of the union territory had got relief for a while on Friday when there was some let up in the downpour but it started raining heavily again on Friday night.

Why the Garden City is submerged under apathy

Why the Garden City is submerged under apathy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Today, half the lakes in Bengaluru are encroached upon.

PHOTOS: Millions pray to setting sun to mark Chhath festival

PHOTOS: Millions pray to setting sun to mark Chhath festival

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

People visit riverbanks during the festival to pay obeisance to the sun god at dawn as well as dusk, preferably just prior to the sunrise and sunset.

Why is Chelsea manager Mourinho angry?

Why is Chelsea manager Mourinho angry?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

If reports are to be believed, it is a video posted online that has got the Portuguese's goat. According to the European press, Canal Plus, a French TV channel put up a video where Mourinho has questioned the quality of strikers in his Chelsea squad.

U-17 World Cup: Favourites Brazil set for another easy outing

U-17 World Cup: Favourites Brazil set for another easy outing

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Having won all their three group matches with ease, South American giants Brazil will start clear favourites when they take on the unfancied Honduras in a pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Honduras.

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Sachin P Mampatta goes back in time to recall a deluge that that has passed into lore in Kerala.

PSG's 36-game unbeaten streak broken at Lyon

PSG's 36-game unbeaten streak broken at Lyon

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Paris St Germain's league record 36-game unbeaten streak came to an abrupt halt when they lost 2-1 at Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday.

Odisha: Maoists set bus on fire; release 3 out of 7 abducted men

Odisha: Maoists set bus on fire; release 3 out of 7 abducted men

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A few hours after killing a man, Maoist ultras on Friday set a private bus on fire near Beheraguda in Odisha's Malkangiri district, police said.