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Cold wave hits North India; fog disrupts normal life

Cold wave hits North India; fog disrupts normal life

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

It was another chilly morning in the national capital as icy winds swept the city while early morning fog disrupted rail operations, delaying 52 trains.

Indian football: Pandita rescues Goa; Real Kashmir win

Indian football: Pandita rescues Goa; Real Kashmir win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The draw, Goa's sixth on the trot, helped the Gaurs climb to the third spot on the table.

PIX: Man City crush Liverpool, extend lead at the top

PIX: Man City crush Liverpool, extend lead at the top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Tottenham moved up to seventh place with 36 points from 22 games

'2020 is a washout for movie business'

'2020 is a washout for movie business'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'There will be two to three months of containment, and when there is normalcy, the risk is a relapse and a return to lockdowns.'

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

It was truly heartening to see how the Sikh community had risen to the occasion during the Black Lives Matter peaceful protests and the coronavirus pandemic and selflessly served those looking for nourishment.

The Sky is Pink Review

The Sky is Pink Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

You must watch The Sky is Pink just for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma.

The simple joys of a rural Indian shaadi

The simple joys of a rural Indian shaadi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

A Rediff reader recently travelled to Bihar's remote naxal effected district of Jamui... to attend a wedding! Snapshots from an unforgetful journey

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Ayew strikes as Palace hold Southampton to 2-2 draw

How Nixon fought diabetes by cycling

How Nixon fought diabetes by cycling

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

India has been described as the diabetes capital of the world, so it's inspiring to hear about a man who fought the dreaded disease by doing what he loved to do.

PHOTOS: South Africa's Van Niekerk stuns champions to win 400m

PHOTOS: South Africa's Van Niekerk stuns champions to win 400m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Wayde van Niekerk ran the fastest 400 metres since 2007 to become the first South African to win a World Championship sprint title on Wednesday.

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Hitting hard on the three and half years of the Trump administration during her first appearance after being picked as the vice presidential nominee of the Democratic party on Tuesday, Harris, 55, presented a long list of missteps taken by the current United States government.

Indian couple spend last day in Wuhan in hope

Indian couple spend last day in Wuhan in hope

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'There's a cycle of fear where everyone fears each other. We are keeping a distance from everyone,' says Ashish Yadav, an associate professor at Wuhan Textile University. The professor along with his wife Neha Yadav, a resident of Etah in Uttar Pradesh have been stranded since January 22 at their home inside Wuhan University, the epicentre of the coronavirus, which has now killed more than 2,000 people in China alone. The couple had earlier appealed to the government to rescue them and wait eagerly for that Air India plane to come and evacuate them from the living nightmare. Speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf over the phone, hear their story in their own words.

Concerned over drought, PM pitches for mass campaign to save water

Concerned over drought, PM pitches for mass campaign to save water

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

He also gave examples witnessed at various places, like changing of the crop pattern in view of scarce water and adoption of sprinklers, drip irrigation, water harvesting and water recharging methods.

Fight the FAT battle! Here's how

Fight the FAT battle! Here's how

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Yoga acharya Shameem Akthar takes at a look at what you can do to avoid the pitfall of obesity.

Bolt glides to easy victory in 100m in Ostrava

Bolt glides to easy victory in 100m in Ostrava

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Sprint king Usain Bolt ramped up his preparations for the Rio Olympics by pulling away to post a time below 10 seconds in the 100 metres at the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting.

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

India goalkeeper is now a labourer

India goalkeeper is now a labourer

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'All I want to do is play football again.'

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The one thing holding back the plucky youngster who has never hesitated to plunge into unknown territory, is funds

10 smart things Indian entrepreneurs MUST do

10 smart things Indian entrepreneurs MUST do

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Help your employees remember the vision and the goals of your exponential organisation and why they decided to be there, suggests Kunal Sood.

Novak Djokovic looks unbeatable

Novak Djokovic looks unbeatable

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

It took the COVID-19 pandemic to put a brake on Djokovic's 18-match unbeaten run in 2020, as he won the ATP Cup with Serbia, an eighth Australian Open title and a fifth Dubai Tennis Championships before the season came to a halt in early March.

What went wrong for Videocon

What went wrong for Videocon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Blind spots of the company were two-fold - managing cash flow and investments to upgrade technology and continue research and development.

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola.

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The government must figure out what the Chinese game plan is and thwart the endgame before it is upon us, possibly in early winter, advises David Devadas.

The Chennai water train is here!

The Chennai water train is here!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com tracks the train from Jolarpettai carrying its precious cargo.

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'

France's Mayer breaks decathlon world record

France's Mayer breaks decathlon world record

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Olympic silver medallist surpassed American Ashton Eaton's 9,045 total at the 2015 world championships in Beijing.

COVID-19 crisis: How YMCA helps the economically weak

COVID-19 crisis: How YMCA helps the economically weak

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'It is only natural that in such a national crisis, we should lend a helping hand to the less privileged members of our communities.'

'I don't believe in marriage for religious reasons'

'I don't believe in marriage for religious reasons'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'Marriage is a practical solution in terms of bureaucracy, but it's not a real validation of whether your relationship is successful or not.'

'To have a guy like Dhoni in the team is very helpful'

'To have a guy like Dhoni in the team is very helpful'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Australia's Adam Zampa on Tuesday admitted that he failed to execute his plans against Hardik Pandya, who smashed him for 24 runs in a single over -- including three sixes, to turn the game on it's head, in the first ODI against India in Chennai.

Bollywood's TOP Actors of 2019, so far

Bollywood's TOP Actors of 2019, so far

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big hits scored, and presents his half-yearly report.

Akshay, Hrithik, Tiger: Top 10 At Box Office

Akshay, Hrithik, Tiger: Top 10 At Box Office

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Also featuring Salman Khan, Ayushmann Khurana, Shahid Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Vicky Kaushal, Karthik Aryaan, John Abraham.

Lesson for Railways to turn market savvy, attract more passengers

Lesson for Railways to turn market savvy, attract more passengers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The Indian Railways must opt for a dynamic fare-fixing system and improve its management and marketing techniques.

COVID-19: 'There will be a second wave, third wave'

COVID-19: 'There will be a second wave, third wave'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'When restaurants are open, pubs are open and people are moving around, a second wave will happen because you are giving a chance for the virus to spread.'

The root cause of a riot

The root cause of a riot

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Delhi was just one riot. Add Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and you can count a few scores dead. It could, regrettably, be just the beginning of a very long, dark phase for India, notes Shekhar Gupta.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Following is a match by match look at the English Premier League's weekend fixtures.

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India has much paranoia in India about a new 'Terroristan' coming up between Pakistan and a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Pakistan has zero ability economically, diplomatically, geostrategically or militarily to create one. If they try, it will be great for India as they will destroy themselves yet again, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Alert: Heavy to very heavy rains in UP, Bihar

Alert: Heavy to very heavy rains in UP, Bihar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Expect very heavy rainfall at some places in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar along with sub-Himalayan West Bengal comprising of Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, including Sikkim, parts of Arunachal Pradesh, and parts of lower Assam, Rangia downward like Barpeta, Goalpara, Dhubri along with parts of Meghalaya.'

Anju's season-best jump wins gold

Anju's season-best jump wins gold

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Long jumper Anju Bobby George accomplished a season's best 6.55 metres to clinch a gold medal and add to India's medal tally of five gold, four silver and two bronze in the third leg of Asian Grand Prix in Haoni.