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Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The IMD has also issued a red-coded warning alert to the Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

22 killed, over 300 injured in earthquake in Balochistan

22 killed, over 300 injured in earthquake in Balochistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

A powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted a mountainous part of Pakistan's Balochistan province early on Thursday, resulting in collapse of several houses that left at least 22 people dead and over 300 others injured, officials said.

Public holiday declared in Tamil Nadu ahead of Cyclone Nivar

Public holiday declared in Tamil Nadu ahead of Cyclone Nivar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

IMD said on Tuesday that the cyclone has a wind speed of 100-110 kmph and gusting to 120 kmph. The coastal areas of Tamil Nadu are expected to receive heavy rain between November 23-26.

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The prowess with which they executed the shootings unmistakably bear the imprint of someone who has had professional training.'

50% of COVID-19 patients found in 4 Mumbai wards

50% of COVID-19 patients found in 4 Mumbai wards

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The latest infographic released by the BCMy suggests that 282 of the 590 positive cases were detected in D, E, G-South and K-West wards.

Mission Bengal: Shah among host of BJP ministers to visit state

Mission Bengal: Shah among host of BJP ministers to visit state

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in the state this weekend, while his colleagues Gajendra Shekhawat, Sanjeev Balyan, Prahlad Patel, Arjun Munda and Mansukh Mandaviya will be visiting in the next few days, sources in the party said on Thursday.

'Money and power, nothing worked'

'Money and power, nothing worked'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'There's no point making grand plans all our lives when life itself is so fragile.'

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'

Will Rahul's form merit him a spot in the squad for Australia tour?

Will Rahul's form merit him a spot in the squad for Australia tour?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Karnataka's in-form young opener K L Rahul has staked a strong claim for his inclusion in India's Test squad to Australia.

Focus on Jayant, Pandya in warm-up tie vs Bangladesh

Focus on Jayant, Pandya in warm-up tie vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The much talked about young duo of Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant will also be seen in action for India 'A' during the two-day warm-up match against Bangladesh, starting in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Sehwag, Gambhir and Yuvraj fail in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Sehwag, Gambhir and Yuvraj fail in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Virender Sehwag's wretched run in domestic cricket continued as the veteran opener failed to open his account but Delhi did manage to comfortably beat Punjab by four wickets to notch up their maiden win in the North Zone leg of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Leeds crowned champions as Brentford lose at Stoke

Leeds crowned champions as Brentford lose at Stoke

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Leeds United were crowned champions of the second-tier Championship after third-placed Brentford lost 1-0 at Stoke City in their penultimate game of the season on Saturday.

Foreplay Matters!

Foreplay Matters!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The beauty of foreplay lies in its nature of being unpredictable, the more you indulge in it, the better it gets, advises Divya Sethi, sexual wellness expert at Domina by Pee Safe, a feminine hygiene brand.

IMD tweaks monsoon forecast to help agri sector plan better

IMD tweaks monsoon forecast to help agri sector plan better

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

With rainfall and monsoons becoming highly unpredictable partly due to climate change and partly due to usual changes in weather patterns, it is such innovations by IMD which will help in planning better, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Panchayat 2 Review

Panchayat 2 Review

Rediff.com20 May 2022

If at all the series can be criticised, it would be for its all-Brahmin characters and keeping out the caste problems, the misogyny and the backwardness and ugliness of rural India, points out Deepa Gahlot.

'Downfall Was Written For Me'

'Downfall Was Written For Me'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'I regret not showing my grandparents the man I am today.' 'I was battling with drug and alcohol addiction when they were alive.' 'They were struggling to see me deteriorating my life and destroying it.'

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

A study shows that the country has experienced 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019.

EPL: Everton beat Chelsea; Arsenal earn crucial win

EPL: Everton beat Chelsea; Arsenal earn crucial win

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

BCCI AGM on Nov 20; Shastri retained till 2015 World Cup

BCCI AGM on Nov 20; Shastri retained till 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The all-powerful working committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India retained former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri as Director of the Indian cricket team till next year's ICC World Cup while deciding to hold its Annual General Meeting in Chennai on November 20.

Time for India, China to give peace a chance

Time for India, China to give peace a chance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Who knows, the moment of truth in Ladakh may also augur for a giant leap toward boundary settlement with China in the fulness of time. The news that the special representatives of the two countries are planning to meet gives a positive signal, suggests Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rescuers race to reach quake zones in Afghanistan, Pakistan as toll rises to 340

Rescuers race to reach quake zones in Afghanistan, Pakistan as toll rises to 340

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Two days later, Afghanistan and Pakistan are still trying to dig out people from the rubble, even as panic spreads across the region.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Heard about the All India Professionals Congress?

Aryan Khan case taken away from Sameer Wankhede

Aryan Khan case taken away from Sameer Wankhede

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The action has been taken on 'administrative grounds', and as these six have 'wider and inter-state ramifications', they have been transferred to the operations unit in Delhi, NCB Deputy Director General (north-west region) Mutha Ashok Jain told PTI.

Cricket's loss is shooting's gain as Meerut teen brings India Asiad silver

Cricket's loss is shooting's gain as Meerut teen brings India Asiad silver

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The Meerut-based Vihan shot 73 in the final after topping the qualification earlier in the day. The gold went to 34-year-old South Korean Hyunwoo Shin and bronze to 42-year-old from Qatar, Hamad Ali Al Marri.

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

Day 1 of Duleep Trophy final in Kochi washed out

Day 1 of Duleep Trophy final in Kochi washed out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The opening day of the Duleep Trophy final between Noth Zone and South Zone in Kochi on Thursday was called off without a ball being bowled due to a wet outfield, caused by overnight rain.

BSNL to buy equipment from Huawei

BSNL to buy equipment from Huawei

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

State-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has placed an advance purchase order with Huawei of China on mobile equipment for 20 million GSM lines in the south zone. The PSU is also in advanced negotiations with Ericsson for the north and east zone.

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'

Kapil, Gavaskar donate to help needy cricketers

Kapil, Gavaskar donate to help needy cricketers

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Greats likes Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev pledged their support to Indian Cricketers Association's (ICA) initiative to financially help around 30 needy players amid the nationwide lockdown, said its president Ashok Malhotra. The ICA has so far raised Rs 39 lakh to help former cricketers who are in dire need of funds.

Goa reports 1st COVID-19 death

Goa reports 1st COVID-19 death

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

An 85-year-old woman, who tested positive for coronavirus earlier, succumbed to the infection on Monday.

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to BMC data, G-South (Haji Ali to Worli), E (JJ Hospital to Chinchpokali), L (Chunabhatti to Pawai), K West (Vile Parle West to Oshiwara), FN (Dadar East to Chunabhatti), G North (Worli to Dharavi), D (Charni Road to Haji Ali) and KE (Santacruz to Jogeshwari East) wards have 2,360 coronavirus cases or nearly 63 per cent of the total count in Mumbai city till April 22.

EPL PIX: Son double shoots Spurs into fifth spot; Leicester win

EPL PIX: Son double shoots Spurs into fifth spot; Leicester win

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Images from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Hunt for Trump-Kim venue leads to Singapore's Sentosa Island

Hunt for Trump-Kim venue leads to Singapore's Sentosa Island

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Extra security measures will be in force for these areas in the period between June 10 and 14.

France to skip 2018 Winter Games if security not assured

France to skip 2018 Winter Games if security not assured

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

France's Winter Olympics team will not travel to the 2018 Games in South Korea if its security cannot be guaranteed, France's sports minister said on Thursday, the first major doubts by a participating nation about growing North Korean tensions.

Gambhir, Sehwag finally find form as Delhi down Haryana

Gambhir, Sehwag finally find form as Delhi down Haryana

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

India discards Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag finally got back among the runs as the duo struck fluent half-centuries to help Delhi outclass Haryana by three wickets in the North Zone leg of the Vijay Hazare One Day Tournament, in Dharamsala, on Wednesday.

'If Hair tries to damage my reputation, I'll seek legal action'

'If Hair tries to damage my reputation, I'll seek legal action'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Harbhajan Singh has threatened to take legal action against controversial umpire Darrell Hair if the Australian continued to damage his reputation by making provocative comment that youngsters with suspect action have made him a role model.

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen.

Bulldozers return from Shaheen Bagh without demolition after protests

Bulldozers return from Shaheen Bagh without demolition after protests

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Protesters raised slogans against the BJP-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation as well as the central government and demanded to stop the action.