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Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Fallout of cyclone Hudhud which caused havoc in Andhra Pradesh has brought unusual rains in Rajasthan causing the night temperature to dip by one to three degree in areas across the state, the MET department has said.

Anti-tank HeliNa missile hits targets in crucial test

Anti-tank HeliNa missile hits targets in crucial test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

In fresh trials, India has test-fired its indigenously developed Nag anti-tank guided missile, which can hit a target up to seven km, from a helicopter at a firing range in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Godfrey Phillips sees 10% revenue growth

Godfrey Phillips sees 10% revenue growth

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Leading cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips expects its revenues to grow by over 10 per cent in the fiscal ending March 31, 2004 on the back of rising sales.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

1 dead as heatwave rages unabated

1 dead as heatwave rages unabated

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The IMD said heatwave conditions are likely to continue over the northern plains, and central and southern parts of the country for two more days and abate gradually.

Huge gas, oil reserves discovered in Rajasthan

Huge gas, oil reserves discovered in Rajasthan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

Huge oil and gas reserves have been discovered in four districts of Rajasthan, bordering Pakistan, the state government announced on Friday.

ONGC plans $15 mn spend on Rajasthan gas find

ONGC plans $15 mn spend on Rajasthan gas find

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp will invest around $15 million in developing Chinnewala Tibba oil and gas discovery in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.

A love story in an autorickshaw

A love story in an autorickshaw

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

'People called me mad when I was preparing for winning at Olympics'

'People called me mad when I was preparing for winning at Olympics'

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says people called him a 'mad' when he first started dreaming about Olympic medal.

21 dead as UP hit by thunderstorm, rain; rest of North reels under heat

21 dead as UP hit by thunderstorm, rain; rest of North reels under heat

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Rain and thunderstorm wrecked havoc in several parts of Uttar Pradesh leaving at least 21 dead

Around the country in 10 stunning photographs

Around the country in 10 stunning photographs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

From frozen lakes in Sikkim and breathtaking Panoramas in Himachal Pradesh to the Green Route in Karnataka and the lush green tea estates of Munnar, readers share their best #India-Photos!

No Politics For Me: Amitabh

No Politics For Me: Amitabh

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

'Politics does not have any place for emotions,' he says.

How to beat the tobacco ad ban

How to beat the tobacco ad ban

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Balloon shot down by IAF came from Pak: Govt sources

Balloon shot down by IAF came from Pak: Govt sources

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The defence ministry has now written to the ministry of external affairs informing it about the incident.

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A digital economy can only work with uninterrupted electricity supply. So, states now face the unpleasant task of telling their citizens that electricity rates need to be hiked. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports.

Eastern Rajasthan under flood threat, hundreds evacuated

Eastern Rajasthan under flood threat, hundreds evacuated

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safer places in eastern Rajasthan after heavy rainfall over the past two days led to a flood-like situation in the region and severed road connectivity to many areas.

Should Federer visit the Taj? Or the Ganges? Help the Swiss ace...

Should Federer visit the Taj? Or the Ganges? Help the Swiss ace...

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Fans across India are now photo-shopping his picture and the results are amazing.

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

An Iran Air flight carrying Indian pilgrims stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran landed at the airport in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said.

What's up in India's second largest constituency?

What's up in India's second largest constituency?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

BJP banks on Modi, Congress on its candidate Manvendra Singh in Barmer, India's largest constituency by area after Ladakh.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

4 Kerala Express passengers die due to heat in UP

4 Kerala Express passengers die due to heat in UP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The four, including two women, were seated in S-8 and S-9 coaches, which are non-AC, and other passengers claimed that they died due to excessive heat.

'No one walked the way Vinod Khanna did'

'No one walked the way Vinod Khanna did'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

'Motionless .. still .. eyes shut in perpetuity .. a form on wooden logs .. covered .. flames about .. and a life turned to ashes,' writes Big B.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Planning a trip? Mumbai is the 6th best city to travel

Planning a trip? Mumbai is the 6th best city to travel

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Lonely Planet has also come up with a list of 10 best places to seek silence.

At 44 degree Celsius, mercury rises to season's highest in Delhi

At 44 degree Celsius, mercury rises to season's highest in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

In the national capital, the maximum temperature was recorded at the season's highest at 44 degree Celsius.

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

For many of the bereaved families the agonising wait started on Tuesday evening when they were informed by senior Army officials about the sacrifice of the 20 soldiers in the clashes with the Chinese Army along the Line of Actual Control a day earlier.

Airport PPP model leads to better infrastructure, revenues

Airport PPP model leads to better infrastructure, revenues

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The civil aviation sector is witnessing a number of initiatives

BSF camel contingent marches on Google doodle on R-Day

BSF camel contingent marches on Google doodle on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

As a tribute on 67th Republic Day, search giant Google's doodle on Tuesday showed a march of a richly caparisoned camel contingent of the Border Security Force, a major attraction at the annual parade at the Rajpath on January 26.

Churu, Sriganganagar sizzle at 49.2 deg C; two die in UP

Churu, Sriganganagar sizzle at 49.2 deg C; two die in UP

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Two persons were killed in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district as strong winds and thunder showers hit several parts of the state. While one died in a tree fall incident the other was hit by lightning, the police said.

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

In contrast to its global peers, a lion's share of Delhi airport's growth came from domestic flyers, which, at 46.6 million, makes up for 73 per cent of the total number of passengers.

Have you ever been to a human library?

Have you ever been to a human library?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The Human Library project brings together people from all walks of life to interact with 'talking books'.

Ahmedabad sizzles at 48 degrees, breaks 100-year record

Ahmedabad sizzles at 48 degrees, breaks 100-year record

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Palodhi in Rajasthan simmered at 51 degree Celsius and the maximum in Ahmedabad shattered a century-old record.

Domestic travel to get boost this winter

Domestic travel to get boost this winter

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Online travel companies such as Yatra.com are offering a flat 33 per cent off on hotel bookings for a limited period.

Barmer has a special place in its heart for Jaswant Singh

Barmer has a special place in its heart for Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

In the BJP veteran's home district, some feel he has been harmed by his party, while some think he never gave back to the place he belonged to, and then there are some who believe son Manvendra Singh will have a tough time living up to his name.

Cold wave unabated in N-India, 3 die in fog-related mishaps

Cold wave unabated in N-India, 3 die in fog-related mishaps

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Cold wave continued unabated in the northern region today with fog enveloping most areas affecting transport services, even as three persons died and over 25 were injured in different fog-related accidents.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Incessant rains over the past two days in eastern Rajasthan have led to a flood-like situation in the region and severed road connectivity to many areas.

Govt announces concessions for refugees from Pak, Afghanistan

Govt announces concessions for refugees from Pak, Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The government on Thursday announced a number of concessions for Hindu and Sikh refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan as part of which it also introduced relaxations in the procedure for granting them Indian citizenship.