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Modi cancels Pune visit after heavy rains

Modi cancels Pune visit after heavy rains

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Pune in Maharashtra on Thursday was cancelled following heavy rains in the city, sources said.

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary styles, Salilkaku created a new musical genre in Bengal called Gana Sangeet.'

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

'Usually the average rainfall per day is around 8 mm and India is receiving 10 to 11 mm per day since the last one week.' 'July seems to be very good for the entire country.'

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sarfaraz has taken an unconventional route to keep himself battle-ready - turning up in the Kanga League, a competition few modern-day Mumbai internationals participate in.

'Mumbai Indians erred in execution; every game a play-off now'

'Mumbai Indians erred in execution; every game a play-off now'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Mumbai Indians need to win both their remaining matches to qualify for the IPL play-offs.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

Central Railway trains come to a halt in rain-hit Mumbai

Central Railway trains come to a halt in rain-hit Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A senior railway official noted that waterlogging at the new location between Bhandup and Nahur led to the suspension of local services on the Main Line from 5:15 am.

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Names and names and names and names... 329 in all. Some Indian. Some Canadian. Some British. Berry. Gupta. Jain. James. Bhatt. Beauchesne. Chatlani. Enayati. Lougheed.... Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits Ahakista, Ireland, home to the memorial for the worst terrorist atrocity in India's history.

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls BJP an 'amoeba', slams Wangchuk's arrest

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls BJP an 'amoeba', slams Wangchuk's arrest

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP over the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and accused the party of corruption and divisive politics during his Dussehra rally.

ITC Hotels Q2 profit up 74% at Rs 133 cr

ITC Hotels Q2 profit up 74% at Rs 133 cr

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

ITC Hotels on Friday reported nearly 74 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September at Rs 133.29 crore, on higher revenue from operations. The company, which listed on the stock exchanges earlier this year post its demerger from ITC Limited, had posted a net profit of Rs 76.63 crore a year ago.

Historic Lows, Ugly Numbers! The Decline Under Gambhir

Historic Lows, Ugly Numbers! The Decline Under Gambhir

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The aura of home advantage -- long regarded as a hallmark of India's Test side -- seemed secure. But in barely over a year, that fortress has not just cracked, it has collapsed, raising uncomfortable questions about strategy, selection, and temperament.

Shafali, Deepti shine in India's historic World Cup triumph

Shafali, Deepti shine in India's historic World Cup triumph

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma guided India to a historic 52-run victory over South Africa which saw the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 hosts lift the trophy for the first time.

HISTORIC! India Women Win First World Cup title!

HISTORIC! India Women Win First World Cup title!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma's superb all-round showing powered India to a historic first-ever Women's ODI World Cup title after they outclassed South Africa by 52 runs in the final.

Now or never! India face NZ in must-win women's WC clash

Now or never! India face NZ in must-win women's WC clash

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur's side would become the fourth team to book the semifinal berth if they get the better of the White Ferns here on the familiar mat of the DY Patil Stadium.

Air India cancels Lucknow-Mumbai flight, diverts 2 others

Air India cancels Lucknow-Mumbai flight, diverts 2 others

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Air India on Wednesday said it has cancelled its Lucknow-Mumbai flight scheduled for June 17 due to 'operational reasons' and the ripple effect of flight diversions.

'Upright stance': Shreyas shares secret of his consistency

'Upright stance': Shreyas shares secret of his consistency

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Shreyas Iyer said that returning to an upright batting stance has helped him regain confidence and consistency, allowing him to adapt better to varied conditions at home and overseas.

Developers could buck housing slowdown in Q2

Developers could buck housing slowdown in Q2

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Top real estate developers are expected to report improved earnings and resilient presales growth, even as overall housing sales across major Indian cities declined during the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2025-26. The anticipated earnings growth in what is typically a subdued quarter is credited to steady sustenance sales, improved collections, the strong positioning of listed developers, and sustained demand for premium homes.

How 782 commuters were rescued from Monorail trains

How 782 commuters were rescued from Monorail trains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As a precautionary step, the fire brigade spread sheets on the ground in case any passenger jumped to escape the ordeal, but that situation did not arise, an official involved in the rescue operation said late Tuesday night.

PHOTOS: Mumbai rain fury kills 10, city limps back to normalcy

PHOTOS: Mumbai rain fury kills 10, city limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Life in Mumbai was on Wednesday slowly coming back on tracks as rains subsided and hundreds of stranded commuters headed home with the partial resumption of suburban train services.

Will India stick to turners for West Indies Tests?

Will India stick to turners for West Indies Tests?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

India won 18 series at home over 12 years, until it all unravelled late last year against New Zealand.

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Bengaluru is at a critical juncture, where its economic model, reliant on attracting and retaining skilled professionals, is directly threatened by a measurable decline in urban quality of life, point out Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

Cancel Dussehra rally and...: BJP's challenge to Uddhav

Cancel Dussehra rally and...: BJP's challenge to Uddhav

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Maharashtra BJP's chief spokesperson Keshav Upadhye has called on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray to cancel his party's annual Dussehra rally and instead use the funds to provide relief to flood victims in the Marathwada region. Upadhye criticized Thackeray's past performance as chief minister and suggested that canceling the rally would demonstrate genuine concern for the affected population.

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Shubman Gill's form in the series is a concern for India as he has now gone six games without a half-century.

7 die, 13 missing during Ganesh idol immersions in Maha, MP

7 die, 13 missing during Ganesh idol immersions in Maha, MP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Several drownings and missing persons reported across Maharashtra during the immersion of Ganesh idols following the Ganesh festival.

Bengaluru Test: Day 1 abandoned due to rain

Bengaluru Test: Day 1 abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The first day's play of the first Test between India and New Zealand has been called off without a ball being bowled because of rain.

Women's World Cup: India overpower NZ to enter semis

Women's World Cup: India overpower NZ to enter semis

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

India overpowered New Zealand by 53 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method to seal their place in the semi-finals of the Women's ODI World Cup.

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Ignored Karun Nair hits 2nd ton to take Karnataka to 319/3 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

There could be occasional gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph as per the weather bureau's prediction.

Women's World Cup: The secret behind Smriti-Pratika's success!

Women's World Cup: The secret behind Smriti-Pratika's success!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal's 212-run stand against New Zealand is India's highest in Women's World Cup history.

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, slamming a century for the ages as India pulled off a record chase to storm into the Women's World Cup final after a five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

8 Lessons From India's World Cup Win

8 Lessons From India's World Cup Win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The Women in Blue did more than just win a trophy -- they proved that hard work, and believing in themselves, can turn failure into success.

Mumbai: Vihar, Tansa lakes overflow after heavy rains

Mumbai: Vihar, Tansa lakes overflow after heavy rains

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

In the wake of heavy rains over the last few days, the Tansa and Vihar lakes, the key sources of potable water for Mumbai, started overflowing on Wednesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Bathing, cooking: Maratha protesters turn SoBo into campsite

Bathing, cooking: Maratha protesters turn SoBo into campsite

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Thousands of Maratha community members have turned the area surrounding Azad Maidan in Mumbai into a camp during their agitation for quota, disrupting traffic and daily life.

When Shraddha Came To Ayushmann's Rescue

When Shraddha Came To Ayushmann's Rescue

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

'In the beginning of Thamma, he's a common man like all of us. At the end of the film, he's a sexy beast!'

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India will search for a spark of magic reminiscent of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's legendary knock eight years ago as they take on the mighty Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai, road traffic affected in city, suburbs

Heavy rains batter Mumbai, road traffic affected in city, suburbs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Waterlogging was reported in Andheri, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Chembur and some other places.

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Commuters on some routes, including the Harbour line that operates services between Panvel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), complained of delay in train operations in the morning hours.

Don't test our patience: Jarange warns govt on Maratha quota

Don't test our patience: Jarange warns govt on Maratha quota

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

'We are only demanding that we get our rightful share of quota based on the eligibility under the Kunbi category'

Jarange begins 'final fight' for Maratha reservation

Jarange begins 'final fight' for Maratha reservation

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The activist urged his supporters not to block Mumbai's roads. "Clear the streets in two hours and ensure Mumbaikars are not troubled. Those who want to leave the city today can do so," he said.

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday