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Unbelievable! Lizard causes F1 practice chaos

Unbelievable! Lizard causes F1 practice chaos

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Drivers watched in amusement as the monitor lizard, a familiar sight in Singapore, reacted to the chase with a sudden burst of speed after sauntering onto the circuit shortly after the start of the daylight session.

Delhi's air quality worsens as people defy Diwali firecracker ban

Delhi's air quality worsens as people defy Diwali firecracker ban

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The city's air quality dropped to the "very poor" category, with an Air Quality Index of 330 at 10 pm.

Real's Hazard has bruised ankle, should make 'Clasico'

Real's Hazard has bruised ankle, should make 'Clasico'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Hazard is set to be fit for the 'Clasico' against Liga leaders Barcelona

Pranab should've been PM, Manmohan Prez because...: Aiyar in new book

Pranab should've been PM, Manmohan Prez because...: Aiyar in new book

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, in his latest book, argues that Pranab Mukherjee should have been made Prime Minister in 2012 instead of Manmohan Singh, who was then recovering from health issues. Aiyar believes this would have prevented the "paralysis of governance" and "doomed" any prospects the Congress might have had to form UPA-III. He also criticizes the government's handling of the Anna Hazare-led agitation and the Commonwealth Games scandal, which he believes contributed to the party's downfall in the 2014 general elections.

Hazard's double lifts Chelsea to victory

Hazard's double lifts Chelsea to victory

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Two goals from Eden Hazard helped Chelsea cruise to a 4-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League on Saturday for their first league win of 2018.

PIX: Inspired Hazard double hands Chelsea win

PIX: Inspired Hazard double hands Chelsea win

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The Belgian wizard tormented West Ham throughout and scored both goals to move Chelsea above Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in the race for a top-four finish.

Euro: Belgium's de Bruyne, Hazard doubtful for Italy match

Euro: Belgium's de Bruyne, Hazard doubtful for Italy match

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Belgium captain Eden Hazard and playmaker Kevin de Bruyne are still doubtful for their European Championship quarter-final against Italy.

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard still hopes he can one day fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid.

Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

And voters could also be asked to participate in "referendums" on issues before the lawmakers in that particular state.

Chelsea's Hazard targets Champions League glory

Chelsea's Hazard targets Champions League glory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Chelsea footballer Eden Hazard says he is keen to win the Champions League title as his club begins its European campaign with a group stage match against Azerbaijani side Qarabag on Tuesday.

'Kerala needs mechanism for landslide prediction'

'Kerala needs mechanism for landslide prediction'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The conditions that lead to landslides, including soil texture, soil moisture and slope are known, and it is important to put all this knowledge into an operational system, he said.

Toxic haze envelops Delhi, doctors warn of health risks

Toxic haze envelops Delhi, doctors warn of health risks

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Delhi's air quality deteriorated significantly on Monday, with areas like Dwarka, Mundka and Najafgarh recording an AQI of 500, the worst this season. The city's overall AQI reached 491, triggering the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR. Doctors warned of health risks, urging people to wear N95 masks and avoid outdoor activities. The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government on its anti-pollution measures and warned against scaling down preventive measures without its permission. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP-led central government of political maneuvering while neglecting stubble burning in states it governs. Meanwhile, the city enforced stricter pollution control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction activities. Air purifier sales surged, reflecting the public's concern over the severe air pollution.

Is Hazard getting ready to leave Chelsea?

Is Hazard getting ready to leave Chelsea?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said Eden Hazard is free to leave the club if he wants to but the Italian hopes the forward stays at Stamford Bridge.

Women's T20 WC: 'India needs to be careful against Australia'

Women's T20 WC: 'India needs to be careful against Australia'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The Indian women's team is placed in a tough group alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand at the T20 World Cup.

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate...

Is This The CNG Car You've Been Waiting For?

Is This The CNG Car You've Been Waiting For?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The iCNG version of the Tata Nexon is quick, safe, eco-friendly, and it is affordable too, notes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Amid the heavy downpour in Bengaluru, residents of many flood-affected areas have taken to social media to pour out their woes ranging from waterlogging to complaining about "crumbling" infrastructure.

Experts explain why Delhi cracker ban went up in smoke

Experts explain why Delhi cracker ban went up in smoke

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Gaps in enforcement, limited monitoring, and easy access to firecrackers from the NCR region where restrictions were slack were largely responsible for the widespread flouting of the cracker ban in Delhi on Diwali, experts have opined.

LMV licence holders can drive heavy vehicles: SC

LMV licence holders can drive heavy vehicles: SC

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The judgment from a five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, offers clarity on licensing regulations and is expected to prevent insurance companies from rejecting claims based on the type of licence of drivers involved in accidents.

Delhi's air quality worst in country, 'severe' for first time this season

Delhi's air quality worst in country, 'severe' for first time this season

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The city's 24-hour Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 418, up from 334 the previous day, and it may trigger stringent restrictions under the third stage of the graded response action plan to mitigate hazardous conditions.

Mobile phone use doesn't lead to brain cancer: WHO's most detailed study

Mobile phone use doesn't lead to brain cancer: WHO's most detailed study

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

There is no link between using a mobile phone and developing brain cancer, according to a review of studies, which was commissioned by the World Health Organization.

Chelsea's Hazard enjoying life under new manager Sarri

Chelsea's Hazard enjoying life under new manager Sarri

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Eden Hazard is enjoying life under new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri but says reports that he is about to announce the signing of a new deal with the London club are wide of the mark.

Hazard would love to work with Mourinho again!

Hazard would love to work with Mourinho again!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Hazard, who will face his former manager when Chelsea host United in the league next Saturday, admitted he made a complacent start to that campaign.

States can't acquire all private properties for common good, rules SC

States can't acquire all private properties for common good, rules SC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court by a majority of 7:2 on Tuesday held all private properties cannot form part of "material resources of the community" empowering states to take them over for distribution to serve "common good" under the Constitution.

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor.

Belgium pin hopes on mercurial talent of Hazard

Belgium pin hopes on mercurial talent of Hazard

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Eden Hazard is admired for his attacking flair, ability to run at defences and finishing but it is his maverick genius that sets him apart.

EPL: Conte impressed with 'striker' Hazard

EPL: Conte impressed with 'striker' Hazard

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Hazard's dribbling and movement, on and off the ball, constantly posed questions for the Liverpool defence and the winger, who was so central to Chelsea's title triumph last year, certainly looks back up to full speed.

Fabregas begs Hazard to stay at Chelsea

Fabregas begs Hazard to stay at Chelsea

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

"I think he's our best player," Fabregas said.

The Ship That Crashed Into The Bridge

The Ship That Crashed Into The Bridge

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Nathan Howard/Reuters captures glimpses of the MV Dali cargo ship which crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.' 'This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.'

Eden Hazard to join Chelsea

Eden Hazard to join Chelsea

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Highly-regarded Belgian international midfielder Eden Hazard has opted to join European champions Chelsea ahead of Manchester City and Manchester United.

Hazard wants clarity on Conte's future at Chelsea

Hazard wants clarity on Conte's future at Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Conte won the Premier League in his first year at Chelsea but his future is unclear after they finished fifth last season and failed to qualify for the Champions League.

I think it's a goodbye, says Hazard after Chelsea's Europa win

I think it's a goodbye, says Hazard after Chelsea's Europa win

Rediff.com30 May 2019

After scoring twice in Chelsea's 4-1 win over Arsenal in the Europa League final, Eden Hazard said it was the moment to call time on his magnificent career with the London club to seek new challenges.

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

All 80 people stuck at Pali waterfall in Goa's Sattari taluka were rescued on Sunday by the state's Fire and Emergency Services and the police, an official said.

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said having Eden Hazard in such unstoppable form makes winning "easy" but appears almost resigned to losing him.

Football Focus: Real Madrid's Hazard sidelined with thigh injury

Football Focus: Real Madrid's Hazard sidelined with thigh injury

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

SC ends caste-based discrimination in jails, overrules jail manuals

SC ends caste-based discrimination in jails, overrules jail manuals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside caste-based discriminatory provisions of prison manuals of around 11 states while deprecating the practice of distribution of work and segregation of prisoners in separate wards on basis of their castes.

Will Hazard stay at Chelsea next season?

Will Hazard stay at Chelsea next season?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Manager Guus Hiddink dismissed speculation that Eden Hazard will leave English Premier League champions Chelsea, insisting that the winger is content to stay at Stamford Bridge.