News for 'strong winds'

Harrington retains British Open

Harrington retains British Open

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Padraig Harrington defied strong gusting winds to complete a successful British Open title defence with a commanding four-shot victory on Sunday.

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Pokkiri Raja is a silly meaningless action comedy, says S Saraswathi.

Delhi violence: 21-week pregnant Safoora Zargar denied bail

Delhi violence: 21-week pregnant Safoora Zargar denied bail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The court said that even if there was no direct act of violence attributable to the accused (Zargar), she cannot shy away from her liability under the provisions of the UAPA.

At 35, Seema Punia's career is far from over

At 35, Seema Punia's career is far from over

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Feels like I have just started my career, says 35-year-old Seema Punia

Jeev in joint lead at European Open

Jeev in joint lead at European Open

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh joined the title race with a strong second round card of three-under 69 that propelled him into the joint lead of the European Open golf tournament in Kent. On a day when gushing wind threw many a campaign into complete disarray, Jeev held his nerve to share the lead with Frenchman Michael Lorenzo-Vera (69) with a total eight-under 136.

Will revoke farm laws when Cong comes to power: Rahul

Will revoke farm laws when Cong comes to power: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Once a Congress-led government is formed at the Centre, the farm laws will be revoked and dumped into the 'dustbin', he said, addressing a gathering in the evening here on the conclusion of his 'Kheti Bachao Yatra' (save the farming march), which began from Punjab's Moga district on Sunday.

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile draw 3-3 with Mexico in thriller

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile draw 3-3 with Mexico in thriller

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Mexican striker Matias Vuoso and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal both scored twice in a game that roared from end to end and never let up in intensity.

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Searching for the target with bare eyes was like searching for the needle in the haystack, but due to the technology, we had a clear picture of the seven tents perched against the rocky background on our scopes.'

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The three-time chief minister and senior Congress leader, who gave Delhi its modern look, passed away on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Early monsoon sets in Andaman & Nicobar

Early monsoon sets in Andaman & Nicobar

Rediff.com12 May 2008

The south-west monsoon, the lifeline of many farmers of the country, has set in the south Andaman Sea and the south-east Bay of Bengal a good five days in advance. Weather forecasters have predicted widespread rains over Andaman and Nicobar islands during the next three to four days and further strengthening of westerly winds in the region. India's 235 million farmers rely on the timing of the June-September monsoon season to decide which crops to grow.

Review: Parched genuinely shines

Review: Parched genuinely shines

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'One week after the release of PINK, audiences in India will witness another strong feminist tale, this one set in rural India,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Is this building a legally valid building? In this, there are no rules. It is built in violation of rules, against the law and built with corruption'

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.

LPU asked to explain breach of lockdown orders

LPU asked to explain breach of lockdown orders

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The state government issued the notice to the Phagwara-based LPU attitude as 'extremely callous and irresponsible' in handling the case of a 21-year-old, corona-positive woman hosteller and keeping itself open, and sought its explanation over the breach of lockdown orders.

Is there no law left in country? Angry SC lets fly at babu, telcos in AGR case

Is there no law left in country? Angry SC lets fly at babu, telcos in AGR case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them for non-compliance of its order to pay adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of Rs 1.47 lakh crore to the department of telecommunications.

Who really blew up Pakistan terror boat?

Who really blew up Pakistan terror boat?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Contradicting statements have been made about who really blew up the Pakistan terror boat

Singh moves one ahead at wet and windy Kapalua

Singh moves one ahead at wet and windy Kapalua

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Vijay Singh, boosted by an early eagle, edged one stroke clear in the second round of the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship on Friday.

Met dept predicts more rains in Mumbai

Met dept predicts more rains in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The city has been sunny and almost dry during the past 24 hours with rain recordings of 10.4 mm at Colaba and 10.6 mm at Santa Cruz up to 8.30 on Tuesday morning.

Tyson Gay wins 100m in year's fastest 9.84 sec

Tyson Gay wins 100m in year's fastest 9.84 sec

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

Gay won the race in 9.84 seconds, by an impressive 0.23 seconds, the largest margin of victory in a US championships 100 metres since electronic timing began in 1975.

'Happy Father's Day to the best!'

'Happy Father's Day to the best!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Several Bollywood stars and their children celebrated Father's Day by sharing pictures of their dads and posting heartwarming messages.

HMT Watches all set to offer VRS

HMT Watches all set to offer VRS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

HMT Watches has been making losses for the last 15 years.

We are all Americans!

We are all Americans!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What Kamala Harris' rise and rise underscores is that our old ways of identifying the Indian-American Diaspora need to change...' 'None of this detracts from her Indian-American identity, which makes us feel as if we are Americans too,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Lotus expect huge step forward in 2015

Lotus expect huge step forward in 2015

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Lotus expect to be far more competitive this season with a new Formula One car that they hailed as a massive step forward on Monday.

Ton-up Naidu puts Karnataka on top

Ton-up Naidu puts Karnataka on top

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

After scoring 446 in the first innings, Karnataka had reduced Delhi to 103 for 5 at close on the second day of the Ranji Trophy match.

Rain may affect second India-SA ODI

Rain may affect second India-SA ODI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Rain is again likely to play spoilsport in the second ODI between India and South Africa in Durban on Wednesday.

India@Asiad: Men clinch bronze in sepak takraw; Deepika qualifies 17th in individual recurve

India@Asiad: Men clinch bronze in sepak takraw; Deepika qualifies 17th in individual recurve

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

India, on Tuesday, clinched a maiden Asian Games medal in Sepaktakraw despite its men's regu team losing to defending champion Thailand in Pelambang.

Railways and a recipe for disaster

Railways and a recipe for disaster

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The twin-train derailments within minutes of each other that killed 25 people in Madhya Pradesh on August 5, 2015, is being blamed on flash floods. S Pushpavanam wonders if that is the only reason.

Heavy rains in Mumbai

Heavy rains in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Heavy rains in Mumbai

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Since courses in the UK are of shorter duration, education, it may be affordable as compared to other study abroad destinations, says Sushil Sukhwani.

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

At a time when millions of people are taking to the streets, joining the wave of global climate strikes and demonstrations spreading around the world, with generations demanding urgent action on the escalating ecological emergency from governments and institutions, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year contest shows the devastating impact climate change has on humans and wildlife around the world. The Environmental Photographer of the Year award, which is supported by the UN Environment, Arup, and Olympus UK, "exists to inspire change from political leaders, decision makers, and the general public." Keep scrolling to see the powerful winning photos from this year's contest.

Karvy fiasco: How brokers exploited the loopholes

Karvy fiasco: How brokers exploited the loopholes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

What's required is proper implementation of the rules and better coordination between market intermediaries such as stock exchanges and clearing members who play a key role in monitoring brokerages.

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

Rains continue to lash Mumbai

Rains continue to lash Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

Mumbai has had heavy rains since September 9 and more showers are predicted on Monday.

Mumbai to get heavy rains

Mumbai to get heavy rains

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on Wednesday was 32.8 mm in Colaba in south Mumbai and 16.6 mm in Santacruz, it added.

Mumbai caught unawares by rains, thunderstorm

Mumbai caught unawares by rains, thunderstorm

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Heavy rains, coupled with thunderstorm, lashed Mumbai on Tuesday evening, bringing the soaring temperatures down and giving respite to the citizens from the sweltering heat.

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is not a great show, but an efficient one, notes Sreehari Nair.

Intense cold grips North; fresh snowfall in Kashmir, Himachal

Intense cold grips North; fresh snowfall in Kashmir, Himachal

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

North India was in the grip of intense cold with 40 days of harshest winter period 'Chillai-Kalan' beginning in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday and icy winds sweeping across the plains.

After Phoolka, another Punjab leader resigns from AAP

After Phoolka, another Punjab leader resigns from AAP

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The rebel leader has been a vocal critic of AAP leadership since he was removed as leader of opposition in Punjab assembly in July last year.