News for 'may-june'

'GDP declined by 50% last quarter, not 23.9%'

'GDP declined by 50% last quarter, not 23.9%'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'One cannot take it that the economy has recovered, and the GST payment has increased because of that, or that production is back to January 2020 level.'

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Coronavirus crisis caused mass cancellations and postponements in the last three days, March was to be a busy sports month. But as things stand now, there is no live action there for the fans once the All England Championships of badminton wind up in Birmingham.

Australia's Handscomb uses isolation to overcome fear of horses

Australia's Handscomb uses isolation to overcome fear of horses

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Saddled with plenty of downtime during the coronavirus shutdown, Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb has used home isolation productively by overcoming a life-long fear of horses. Despite being married to an eventing rider, the Test batsman had never dared mount a horse until being locked down at their rural property near Melbourne.

J-K block development council polls on Oct 24

J-K block development council polls on Oct 24

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The poll process for the second tier of the Panchayati Raj system will be completed by November 5, he said.

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Unless we control the coronavirus, we are going to struggle to get our economy and country back on track. The spectre of the virus haunts recovery, warns Naushad Forbes.

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'The Pakistanis were not the mujahids or terrorists as claimed initially.' .'They were trained soldiers who held state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down our airplanes.'

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

World Cup: Can India continue winning run against Pakistan?

World Cup: Can India continue winning run against Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Pakistan have never beaten India in the history of the World Cup, having finished on the losing side in all six matches.

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Nepali labourers are not only the backbone of the state's apple economy but also part of the highly grounded manpower in the orchards, setting an example for other states struggling with the migrant labour question, reports Ashwani Sharma.

In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Behind the scenes, sponsors who have pumped billions of dollars into the Tokyo Olympics have grown increasingly nervous about how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the tournament.

Monsoon 2019 likely to be below normal: Skymet

Monsoon 2019 likely to be below normal: Skymet

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

East India, along with a major portion of central India, is likely to be at a higher risk of being rain deficient, especially during the first half of the season.

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open, in Paris, on Sunday.

India's latest farm woe: Where to store the agri products?

India's latest farm woe: Where to store the agri products?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

If more commodities which have seen a sharp rise in MSP are to be procured, such as pulses, oilseed and cereals, there could be a storage problem. Also, if state-owned Cotton Corporation of India joins in, this problem will aggravate.

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Images from Monday's action at the French Open.

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Dr Reddy's, Glenmark, Wockhardt have lined up alternatives for Zytiga

Consistency department: Work in progress for Prannoy

Consistency department: Work in progress for Prannoy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

H S Prannoy, feels a high ranking would help players avoid meeting top shuttlers in early rounds, while conceding that the primary focus should be on winning big events.

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!

Flight of joy: 9 stunning pics of rare birds

Flight of joy: 9 stunning pics of rare birds

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Rediff reader Gargi Biswas shared her pics of winged visitors.

Gadgets that sell like HOT PANCAKES online

Gadgets that sell like HOT PANCAKES online

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

eCommerce major eBay India released its 'Battle Of The Gadgets' report for the months of April May and June. Here's what you purchased online

Uttarakhand tragedy: Tourism bears brunt of disaster

Uttarakhand tragedy: Tourism bears brunt of disaster

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The tourism sector in Uttarakhand has virtually come to a halt in the wake of the deaths and destruction caused by floods and landslides.

2015 for start-ups: Of exuberance, correction, and rationalisation

2015 for start-ups: Of exuberance, correction, and rationalisation

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Start-ups raised $5.70 billion in 2015.

Budget likely to target Rs 70,000 cr from stake sales

Budget likely to target Rs 70,000 cr from stake sales

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley will aim for jumps in other revenue streams for the government.

Warne critical of Aus squad picked for India ODIs

Warne critical of Aus squad picked for India ODIs

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

'I cannot believe that D'Arcy Short has been left out of the side. I don't know what he's done wrong. He can bowl and his batting at the top is dynamic. He's in terrific form, and he and Finch make an awesome partnership at the top'

Modi's 2017 travel bill: Rs 765 million

Modi's 2017 travel bill: Rs 765 million

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Modi spent 32 days out of the country in 2017.

UP babus above 50 to be asked to retire if found neglicting duty

UP babus above 50 to be asked to retire if found neglicting duty

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The order has, however, not gone down well with the employees, with the president of the UP Secretariat Employees' Association, Yadavendra Mishra, saying that such attempts were aimed at harassing government servants.

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'As a child, I believed that my world record would be a national pride. But I feel cheated now.'

IIT-Bombay student bags Rs 2 crore package from Facebook

IIT-Bombay student bags Rs 2 crore package from Facebook

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

An IIT-Bombay student has claimed to have received a job offer of Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) from the social networking site Facebook.

In PHOTOS: The sizzling Indian summer

In PHOTOS: The sizzling Indian summer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Some glimpses of the torrid Indian summer

In PHOTOS: The sizzling Indian summer

In PHOTOS: The sizzling Indian summer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Some glimpses of the torrid Indian summer

Tour de France: Froome survives danger as Sky execute perfect plan, Barguil wins

Tour de France: Froome survives danger as Sky execute perfect plan, Barguil wins

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Chris Froome remains in contention for a fourth Tour de France title after Team Sky put the pressure on their rivals with a perfectly executed plan in Friday's 13th stage, won on Bastille Day by France's Warren Barguil.

Taj Mansingh in its new avatar will start operation from 2020

Taj Mansingh in its new avatar will start operation from 2020

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Bidders have to deposit a security fee of Rs 25 crore as well as minimum guarantee fee.

TC,Congress tie up for Bengal's municipal polls

TC,Congress tie up for Bengal's municipal polls

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

With the elections to municipalities and a civic body due in May-June and assembly elections next year in West Bengal, alliance partners Trinamool Congress and Congress announced on Tuesday that they would contest the polls jointly.

The ones that got left behind at Dunkirk

The ones that got left behind at Dunkirk

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

As Christopher Nolan's film Dunkirk celebrates one of history's most successful rescue operations, never-before-seen images document the fate of more than 80,000 Allied troops who failed to escape Dunkirk.

Interest rates may rise from Q2: SBI

Interest rates may rise from Q2: SBI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

He said money supply is under pressure, but interest rates will remain stable in immediate future.

Yoga Day to be celebrated at historic National Mall in Washington

Yoga Day to be celebrated at historic National Mall in Washington

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The event from 8:30 to 11 am on June 21 would feature an exclusive video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

RBI scraps 80:20 gold import curbs; price may come down

RBI scraps 80:20 gold import curbs; price may come down

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The rule required firms to mandatorily export 20 per cent of the gold they had imported.

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has expressed its reservations with the International Cricket Council's decision to earmark a budget of $135 million (approx) as the organisational cost for Champions Trophy scheduled in the United Kingdom from June 1-18, next year.

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The world-famous Darjeeling tea is losing its flavour even as it struggles with falling production, says Avishek Rakshit.

'Bear market' reviving in Google searches

'Bear market' reviving in Google searches

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Average monthly searches for 'bull market' have gone down significantly from May-June peak.