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Cyclones are going to be a regular feature

Cyclones are going to be a regular feature

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Each cyclone has its own identity and its own behaviour based on the environmental conditions in the ocean and in the atmosphere.'

'Secular parties cannot rule forever by showing fear of the BJP to Muslims'

'Secular parties cannot rule forever by showing fear of the BJP to Muslims'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'We have finished that fear.'

Cong not a factor in Bihar, says JD(U)

Cong not a factor in Bihar, says JD(U)

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The Congress is "not a factor" in the Assembly polls in Bihar as the situation in the state is vastly different from that in Uttar Pradesh, which had seen the revival of the ruling party at the Centre, JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav said.

'Prolonged period of below-normal rain is due to change this year'

'Prolonged period of below-normal rain is due to change this year'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The India Meteorological Department's first monsoon forecast for this year would have gladdened many a heart with the hope of plentiful rain, after two drought years.

Onion prices hit six-week high

Onion prices hit six-week high

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

However, onion arrivals have been normal with farmers bringing in 1,400 tonnes of the bulb to Lasalgaon on Friday, substantially lower than 2,429 tonnes on Thursday, but there is no dearth of supply to mandis.

Modi @J&K rally: PM's top 10 quotes

Modi @J&K rally: PM's top 10 quotes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Here are the highlights from his speech:

'Opt for smiling Rahul over stern Modi'

'Opt for smiling Rahul over stern Modi'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Electioneering in Kaliabor Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, Congress candidate Gourav Gogoi, son of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, has been asking the electorate to choose Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi over BJP's Narendra Modi.

After onion, now tomato prices go up thanks to rains

After onion, now tomato prices go up thanks to rains

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Trade sources believe that tomato supply from Maharashtra has slumped due to incessant rain in the state towards the fag end of the monsoon season, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

With the gradual opening up of shops, hotels, restaurants and catering services with limited number of participants, milk consumption has improved by 5-10 per cent from the lowest level.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

It is the highest rainfall of the season so far in 24 hours.

What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

E-vehicles may face pollution hurdle with hazardous batteries. One lithium-ion battery has a potential to poison the whole water aquifer of Delhi.

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.

Maharashtra rains: 45 dead, 5,000 evacuated

Maharashtra rains: 45 dead, 5,000 evacuated

Rediff.com1 Jul 2007

A complete respite from rains is unlikely as the meteorological department forecast intermittent rain and thundershowers with strong gusty winds.

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The Congress on Tuesday sought to differentiate Rahul Gandhi's visit to flood-hit Uttarakhand from that of Narendra Modi, saying he is not going for "photo-ops" even as it faced the Bharatiya Janata Party attack for deriding the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's rescue efforts.

Gogoi slams Narendra Modi, calls him 'irresponsible'

Gogoi slams Narendra Modi, calls him 'irresponsible'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday took on Narendra Modi today saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate was 'irresponsible' and had made 'wrong statements' at his rally two days ago.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours

India's sugar output down 30.22% in Oct-Dec 2019

India's sugar output down 30.22% in Oct-Dec 2019

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Ex-mill sugar prices have remained steady in the range of Rs 3,250-3,350 per quintal in north India and at Rs 3,100-3,250 per quintal in the south India.

Milk could solve Vidarbha farmers' woes

Milk could solve Vidarbha farmers' woes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

Setting up dairy cooperatives modelled on Gujarat's 'Operation Flood' could ease agrarian distress and stop suicides by farmers in the region.

'Never dreamed of becoming PM': All you need to know about #TheModiStory

'Never dreamed of becoming PM': All you need to know about #TheModiStory

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

For their first post of 2019, the Facebook group featured a man who is more a 'Human of India' - Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Withdrawal of 2018 southwest monsoon delayed

Withdrawal of 2018 southwest monsoon delayed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

A likely western disturbance over north India during the weekend might cause heavy to very heavy showers in a few places, including New Delhi.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi is new attorney general

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi is new attorney general

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi was on Thursday appointed as the new Attorney General and will have a tenure of three years. The law ministry issued a formal notification appointing him as the top law officer of the National Democratic Alliance government.

Why vegetable prices are going through the roof

Why vegetable prices are going through the roof

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Traders estimate lower vegetable output this year.

Mukul Rohatgi to be Attorney General of India

Mukul Rohatgi to be Attorney General of India

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi will be the new Attorney General of India following change in the government at the Centre.

Advani attends Parl Board meet along with Modi

Advani attends Parl Board meet along with Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

After his revolt against elevation of Narendra Modi last month, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Thursday attended the first Parliamentary Board meeting along with the Gujarat chief minister to discuss the strategy for the next polls.

ONGC to restart Hazira on Aug 19

ONGC to restart Hazira on Aug 19

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation will restart its flood-hit Hazira gas plant in Gujarat on August 19, two-days ahead of schedule to avert a fuel supply crisis particularly for CNG operations in New Delhi.

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 217 points to end at 25,736.

Insurers ramp up catastrophic cover

Insurers ramp up catastrophic cover

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Choppers to rescue stuck train passengers

Choppers to rescue stuck train passengers

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

"At least 300-400 passengers are stuck near Dakor town in Kheda district since 11 am yesterday [Thursday]," Western Railway's Public Relations Officer K K Dubey said.

Sena's U-turn after attacking Modi over U'khand visit

Sena's U-turn after attacking Modi over U'khand visit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Facing flak from the Congress for his "Rambo" act in flood-hit Uttarakhand, Narendra Modi on Tuesday came in for criticism by ally Shiv Sena which said his rescue efforts for Gujaratis was detrimental to his interests when he is being cheered as likely prime ministerial candidate.

Tax raids on minister hosting Guj Congress MLAs; Rs 10cr seized

Tax raids on minister hosting Guj Congress MLAs; Rs 10cr seized

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Karnataka energy minister Shivkumar was in-charge of hospitality for all Congress Gujarat MLAs.

Mumbai to Katrina: blame it on yourself?

Mumbai to Katrina: blame it on yourself?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

'Every time humankind interferes with the environment, it can disrupt some kind of climate phenomenon,' says Dr Kirsten Zickfeld.

Amul: Amazing story of India's most successful brand

Amul: Amazing story of India's most successful brand

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The creation of the Amul brand and its famous mascot gave a rural revolution a durable competitive edge.

US announces 1 lakh dollars as relief

US announces 1 lakh dollars as relief

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

The US on Friday announced 100,000 dollars for humanitarian relief for the victims of the flood in the wake of the heavy monsoon rains in Gujarat, Maharashtra and other affected states.\n\n

Crop situation far from satisfactory

Crop situation far from satisfactory

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'We felt a documentary on an Indian Nobel laureate referring so insensitively to our politics and religion could result in a serious breach in the peace and harmony of the country.'

3 dead as heavy rains lash Mumbai; traffic affected

3 dead as heavy rains lash Mumbai; traffic affected

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Waterlogging was reported from areas like Dadar, Wadala, Worli, Kurla, Chembur, Bandra, Andheri, Kandivili, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg and Bhandup, among others.

Let Modi help J&K the way he did Kutch

Let Modi help J&K the way he did Kutch

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

'Modi as chief minister did a superb job of rehabilitation after the Kutch earthquake of 2001. He can use that hard-earned expertise for the benefit of the people of Kashmir too -- but only if they let him do so,' says T V R Shenoy.