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Rains continue to ravage Kerala, Onam celebrations put off

Rains continue to ravage Kerala, Onam celebrations put off

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

One man was killed and two others injured in Thrissur district on Tuesday after an uprooted tree fell on them in heavy rains and strong winds.

Four killed as heavy rain, landslides hit Guwahati; 2 relief camps opened

Four killed as heavy rain, landslides hit Guwahati; 2 relief camps opened

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

With the fresh fatalities, the total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslides across the state has gone up to 42.

Euro 2020: Denmark's Eriksen rushed to hospital after collapsing

Euro 2020: Denmark's Eriksen rushed to hospital after collapsing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The Danish DBU football association tweeted that the Eriksen was 'awake and at Rigshospitalet for further examinations'

Questions linger over Pakistan's 'terror boat'

Questions linger over Pakistan's 'terror boat'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Days after the Indian Coast Guard intercepted a 'terror boat' from Pakistan, there are still some doubts over the claims.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.

Tsitsipas, Zverev in Monte Carlo quarters

Tsitsipas, Zverev in Monte Carlo quarters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a 7-5, 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere on Thursday while fourth seed Casper Ruud was knocked out in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov.

Cyclone Hudhud: Death toll climbs to 43

Cyclone Hudhud: Death toll climbs to 43

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

The death toll on account of the cyclone Hudhud stood at 43 in Andhra Pradesh with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu assuring that power supply would be back in the affected coastal districts by October 25.

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall at Puri on Friday, unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and villages, before weakening and entering West Bengal

Hudhud strikes! 4 killed in coastal Andhra and Odisha

Hudhud strikes! 4 killed in coastal Andhra and Odisha

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud pounded the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with heavy rain and winds of almost 200 kmph on Sunday killing four people and left a trail of destruction with Vishakapatnam where the very severe storm made landfall the worst hit.

'Climate change has increased the number and intensity of cyclones in the Arabian Sea'

'Climate change has increased the number and intensity of cyclones in the Arabian Sea'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'The food security along the coastal region will be severely affected.'

'Dada was like an older brother'

'Dada was like an older brother'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Buddhada became such a confidante, friend, philosopher and guide in my life.'

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.

No plans to shift ATC tower, says Mumbai airport

No plans to shift ATC tower, says Mumbai airport

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Officials also denied that security concern regarding construction of multi-level parking lot near the ATC tower was behind the idea to build control tower in Kalina

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Parts of south, east and northeast India are expected to get some relief from the blistering heat, with the onset of monsoon expected to take place over Kerala on Saturday.

'We are here to bless Rahul Gandhi'

'We are here to bless Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Prasanna D Zore discovered an electrifying atmosphere as the Yatra passed through Balapur in Maharashtra's Akola district.

Chanakya's TIPS to be a WINNER

Chanakya's TIPS to be a WINNER

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

It is said in Chanakya Neeti that the grass on the ground survives the storm because it is flexible as per the direction of the wind. The large trees break down easily as they are strong and rigid. Winners are not rigid, they are flexible. At the same time, they are focused on winning. A must read excerpt from Radhakrishnan Pillai's Art Of Winning: The Chanakya Way.

Jayalalithaa's death: TN panel indicts Sasikala, govt prepares for action

Jayalalithaa's death: TN panel indicts Sasikala, govt prepares for action

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Justice A Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry that probed the circumstances leading to Jayalalithaa's death in 2016, in its concluding remarks said that V K Sasikala, the late Chief Minister's confidante, 'have to be found fault with and investigation is to be ordered'.

SC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan

SC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit directed Kappan to remain in Delhi for the next six weeks after the release from an Uttar Pradesh prison.

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The mercury breached the 46-degree Celsius mark in several places such as Allahabad (46.8 degrees Celsius) and Jhansi (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Uttar Pradesh; Sports Complex (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Delhi; Ganganagar (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Rajasthan; Nowgong (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Madhya Pradesh; and Maharashtra's Chandrapur (46.4 degrees Celsius).

Deadly snowstorm blankets US, 7 dead

Deadly snowstorm blankets US, 7 dead

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A deadly snowstorm has resulted in cancelled flights, and stranded motorists, and has prompted a state of emergency in western New York, and left at least five people dead in the north-eastern United States.

10 Tips For A Standout CV

10 Tips For A Standout CV

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Many employers now use ATS (Application Tracking System) to sort out the hundreds of resumes they receive daily. ATS examines resume based on keywords and is automatically rejected if the software does not find them, reveals Vidur Gupta, co-founder and director, Spectrum Talent Management.

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'What's being predicted for Mumbai is not so different from what Kolkata experienced.' 'People should definitely be alert and aware and follow the advice of the disaster managers.'

F1 champion Hamilton can expect a quicker car in Austria

F1 champion Hamilton can expect a quicker car in Austria

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Six times world champion Lewis Hamilton can expect a quicker car when the Formula One season finally starts in Austria next month, with Mercedes promising plenty of updates. The W11 car unveiled in February has yet to race, with the season delayed since March by the COVID-19 pandemic, and team technical director James Allison said months' worth of improvements are in the pipeline.

Salman parties with...

Salman parties with...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Farah shoots with Karan and Manish... Look, who Amitabh has as his guests on KBC... Varun gives us Bhediya...

Bolt's main rival out of World Championships with injury

Bolt's main rival out of World Championships with injury

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Canadian was expected to be Bolt's main rival for his 100 metres crown in the Jamaican's farewell championship but he suffered a hamstring strain in training on Monday and will miss the rest of the season.

India, Denmark to expand cooperation in health, agriculture sectors

India, Denmark to expand cooperation in health, agriculture sectors

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on Saturday held 'fruitful' talks with a focus on expanding cooperation in a range of key areas such as health, agriculture, water management, climate change and renewable energy.

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'They want us to win in every match, like in cricket.' 'It's so tough to play every tournament and win.'

Rain fails to dampen Irish enthusiasm for Test cricket

Rain fails to dampen Irish enthusiasm for Test cricket

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Day 1 of Ireland's inaugural Test vs Pakistan rained off.

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Visiting the Rezang La Memorial, one has a feeling of super-humans defending the Indian territory against the Chinese onslaught, says Claude Arpi on the 60th anniversary of the heroic battle of the 1962 War.

Modi's reforms are accompanied by lack of planning

Modi's reforms are accompanied by lack of planning

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

What some of us think are strong, bold and firm decisions are cruel, harsh and unwanted for others. This is what we need to consider when we look at what has happened with the farm laws, asserts Aakar Patel.

Revealed! What Tendulkar liked and disliked in New Zealand

Revealed! What Tendulkar liked and disliked in New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has revealed what he loved and hated during his New Zealand tours in his playing days. Tendulkar claimed that the windy and cold conditions, the food poor, boundaries short and the accent was impossible to master in New Zealand.

Will Djokovic's reverse psychology work?

Will Djokovic's reverse psychology work?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The French Open is the only Grand Slam title to have eluded Novak Djokovic and the steely-eyed Serb has adopted a philosophy of reverse psychology in a bid to claim the coveted crown.

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

Rediff.com22 May 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that at least 72 people have died due to Cyclone Amphan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to 'rebuild those areas from scratch'

Theni forest fire toll mounts to 11; forest officer suspended

Theni forest fire toll mounts to 11; forest officer suspended

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The 'Chennai Trekking Club' has blamed the local farmers for the fire that engulfed the area.

India to deploy hovercraft for surveillance in 'Harami Nala'

India to deploy hovercraft for surveillance in 'Harami Nala'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

India is planning to deploy a hovercraft for keeping surveillance in 'Harami Nala'-- a 22 km long water channel accessible from Pakistan -- infamous for being prone to infiltration from the neighbouring nation.

National Geographic's Travel Photo contest's most spectacular entries

National Geographic's Travel Photo contest's most spectacular entries

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jaw-dropping entries for the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest keep on coming. Here are 10 more that have impressed the judges -- and it's clear they've got their work cut out. The grand prize winner will win $7,500 (Rs 5.2 lakh) and will be featured on the @natgeotravel Instagram account which boasts 30 million followers.

Tendulkar's advice to India bowlers for NZ tour

Tendulkar's advice to India bowlers for NZ tour

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Batting legend and former India captain Sachin Tendulkar says that the pitches in New Zealand have changed character over the years and says that the breeze will play a role in the match at Wellington.

Cyclone Hudhud: 10 dramatic moments

Cyclone Hudhud: 10 dramatic moments

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud pounded the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with heavy rain and winds of almost 200 kmph on Sunday killing four people and left a trail of destruction with Vishakapatnam where the very severe storm made landfall the worst hit.

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Irrespective of what the future may have in store, the year 2018 has ushered humanity towards an era of next generation technology, demonstrating that there is no looking back in scientific innovations.

It's not over yet! After Sandy, another storm to hit US

It's not over yet! After Sandy, another storm to hit US

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Just as the United States east coast is limping back to recovery from the destruction caused by Sandy, another strong coastal storm threatens to hit the region this week and could result in high winds, flooding and power outages, further exacerbating the damage caused by the megastorm.