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No signs of Covid curve flattening, cases to peak in Jul-Aug

No signs of Covid curve flattening, cases to peak in Jul-Aug

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'We don't know how complicated things will get with the onset of the monsoon.'

Alankamony clinches her second WISPA title

Alankamony clinches her second WISPA title

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Asian junior gold medallist Anaka Alankamony claimed her second title and first one abroad in the women's professional squash tour when she stunned top seed Kylie Lindsay of New Zealand in the final of the Ipswich Open in Queensland on Sunday.

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Thirteen cities of the country had an average Air Quality Index above 400, which falls in "severe" category, with seven of them in Uttar Pradesh, five in Haryana and one in Bihar, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Meet the Indian designers who are taking over London

Meet the Indian designers who are taking over London

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Two talented Indian designers showcased their collections at the ongoing London Fashion Week 2017.

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The Australian Open men's singles final between champion Roger Federer and sixth seed Marin Cilic got underway on Sunday with the roof closed at Rod Laver Arena on a scorching day, triggering a hailstorm of criticism from former players.

India 2012: Swearing-in of a President, swearing at him

India 2012: Swearing-in of a President, swearing at him

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Metres away from the pomp and regalia of Parliament's Central Hall, at the time the 13th President of the republic was being sworn-in, a bunch of battle-weary protestors were girding up to take on the might of the Indian State, reports Sheela Bhatt

For YOUR mane this monsoon: Haircare tips and products!

For YOUR mane this monsoon: Haircare tips and products!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

With the rainy season upon us, Dr Parul Kolhe discusses monsoon haircare and recommends products available in the Indian market to cope with frizzy, dull, lifeless manes.

Govt to extend minimum wages to 100% of workforce

Govt to extend minimum wages to 100% of workforce

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Under the New Code on Wages Bill 2019, employers will be required to give the minimum wages, notified by either the state or the Centre, to the unorganised sector, too.

'If Mumbai don't win the final all our hard work will go in vain'

'If Mumbai don't win the final all our hard work will go in vain'

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has urged his teammates to put up one last effort against Chennai Super Kings in the finals, saying all their hard work would go in vain if they failed to win the IPL T20 tournament at the Edens Gardens.

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Rui Patricio saved three penalties as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated English Premier League champions Manchester City to claim the Premier League Asia Trophy 3-2 in a penalty shootout.

Hottie Nargis Fakhri's haircare tips!

Hottie Nargis Fakhri's haircare tips!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Here are a few simple tips from Nargis Fakhri on how to maintain your hair's volume and bounce during the rains.

Fatigued Serena labours into Cincinnati quarters

Fatigued Serena labours into Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Serena Williams, coming off a double Olympic gold medal-winning performance in London, said she was feeling the pace of a hectic schedule after a lethargic display in her 6-3, 6-0 win over Urszula Radwanska on Thursday.

The heat is on, and how!

The heat is on, and how!

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Hot and humid conditions on Thursday threw normal life out of gear in many parts of the country, including the national capital where the day temperature stayed three degree celsius above normal.

How solar power has lit up lives in India

How solar power has lit up lives in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The arrival of solar power last year has changed the lives of people in rural India.

Unlock 1: Govt issues fresh guidelines for 'COVID-appropriate behaviour'

Unlock 1: Govt issues fresh guidelines for 'COVID-appropriate behaviour'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'The aim of issuing these guidelines is to instil COVID appropriate behaviour to contain the spread of the disease while allowing social and economic activity'

Supermodel Noyonika Chatterjee's hair styling tips

Supermodel Noyonika Chatterjee's hair styling tips

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

'I realised the importance of grooming very early on in my career, because as a model, it is my job to sell the outfit.'

'Perth showed the inadequacies of India's ageing players'

'Perth showed the inadequacies of India's ageing players'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels that playing conditions in Sydney and Perth in the ongoing Test series between India and Australia exposed the "physical inadequacies of an ageing cricketer".

Hi-tech and stunning buildings in 10 future cities!

Hi-tech and stunning buildings in 10 future cities!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

With cities getting cluttered with concrete jungles, there is a need for innovative building designs.

England thwart France in 1-1 stalemate

England thwart France in 1-1 stalemate

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

France and England battled to a 1-1 stalemate in their opening Euro 2012 Group D match on Monday after Joleon Lescott's opener for England was cancelled out by Samir Nasri.

Fog disrupts schedule of 51 trains, 10 flights

Fog disrupts schedule of 51 trains, 10 flights

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The national capital on Tuesday witnessed overcast conditions accompanied by early morning fog which affected the operations of around 51 trains and 10 flights.

Dense fog in Delhi, 30 flights, 55 trains delayed

Dense fog in Delhi, 30 flights, 55 trains delayed

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Dense fog on Saturday enveloped Delhi, disrupting the schedule of 30 flights and 55 trains even as the minimum temperature settled at 8.4 degrees Celsius.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

Flood toll rises to 63 in UP; monsoon recedes in north

Flood toll rises to 63 in UP; monsoon recedes in north

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The death toll from flood-related incidents rose to 63 today in Uttar Pradesh with the situation remaining grim in several areas, even as most parts of the northern region experienced dry weather with mercury rising by a few notches.

Ruckus during Vardhan's visit at Bihar hospital as Encephalitis kills 93

Ruckus during Vardhan's visit at Bihar hospital as Encephalitis kills 93

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Those demonstrating alleged inadequate services by the hospital and negligence by politicians.

AFC Cup: Iraq's Arbil blank East Bengal

AFC Cup: Iraq's Arbil blank East Bengal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

East Bengal's chances of progressing to the next round of the AFC Cup tournament received a further jolt when they were blanked 0-2 by Iraqi outfit Arbil SC in a Group B match in Kolkta on Wednesday. The Kolkata giants suffered their third successive defeat in the tournament having been beaten 0-1 by Al Orouba of Yemen and 0-3 by Kazma of Kuwait in their earlier group matches.

PIX: When Rahul had dry roti and slept on a charpoy

PIX: When Rahul had dry roti and slept on a charpoy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

With just the right amount of rhetoric, provocation and promises, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's much-publicised padyatra struck a chord. Each step he took looked impromptu -- there were no announcements or itineraries or discussions.

How are you chilling this summer?

How are you chilling this summer?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

If you have some interesting pics of people cooling down on a hot summer day, send it to us right now!

'The faster one vaccinates, the lower the infections'

'The faster one vaccinates, the lower the infections'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'We are not yet out of the woods.' 'If India sees the South African or Brazilian type of mutations, our numbers will rapidly rise.'

Lockdown: Definitely not a 'success'

Lockdown: Definitely not a 'success'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The lockdown should have been used to drum into Indians' head the reasons for social distancing and the necessity for it, and the costs of not applying it in our daily lives and it should have been used to set up the systems that would manage large numbers of infected, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Modi's lookalike celebrates Modi's TsuNaMo!

Modi's lookalike celebrates Modi's TsuNaMo!

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Modi lookalike Vikas Mahante celebrates the original's win.

PICS: Andreescu sees off Mertens to make US Open semis

PICS: Andreescu sees off Mertens to make US Open semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

After a flawless first set from Mertens the tide turned in Andreescu's direction in the second when she fired a cross-court forehand winner to break the Belgian at love and take a 4-2 lead.

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Trolls need to understand that there is a certain boundary, there is a certain way to deal with a woman.'

Farmers in favour of polyhouses

Farmers in favour of polyhouses

Rediff.com31 May 2011

A report of the state agriculture department says that farmers across the state are growing high-value crops like capsicum, tomato, cucumber and leafy vegetables through the adoption of greenhouse/polyhouse technology.

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Srinu Bugatha, Sudha Singh win Indian Elite category.

Images: Exhausted Watson goes aerial for record

Images: Exhausted Watson goes aerial for record

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Opener Shane Watson hit a world record 15 sixes in his innings of 185 not out as Australia beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets in the second ODI.

Mayawati govt insensitive towards farmers: Rahul

Mayawati govt insensitive towards farmers: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

At the culmination of his much-hyped farmers' rally - Kisan Mahapanchayat - Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that the Mayawati government was not being sensitive towards the farmers of her state.

Sreeshankar's leap enlivens Indian Grand Prix

Sreeshankar's leap enlivens Indian Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sreeshankar was all pumped up over his first three jumps, hitting soil at 7.95m twice after touching down at 8.00m with his first jump.

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

Need travel ideas for May?

Need travel ideas for May?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

From Bali to Bhutan, we'll tell you the places to head to!

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Before the game, a few protesters handed out fliers outside the stadium where Man City played local outfit Kitchee.