News for 'summer fires'

Spin a major factor but England must not overthink: Bairstow

Spin a major factor but England must not overthink: Bairstow

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Look, I'm sure the pitches will turn: it's whether or not they'll turn from day one, which potentially negates a bit of their strength in their seam attack. We know how strong they are.'

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday, April 13.

Why this England pacer opted out of IPL 2023

Why this England pacer opted out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Having been out of the longest format of the game, Chris Woakes is hoping to return to the England line-up for the Ashes.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

'We Pounded Pakistani Positions Day And Night'

'We Pounded Pakistani Positions Day And Night'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'There was not a moment when the guns were out of action.'

Verona, Cagliari fire coaches three games into season

Verona, Cagliari fire coaches three games into season

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Cagliari announced the dismissal of coach Leonardo Semplici on Tuesday, hours after Hellas Verona sacked Eusebio Di Francesco three games into the Serie A season.

10 trekkers killed in Theni forest fire

10 trekkers killed in Theni forest fire

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

4 copters of the IAF and their 10 commandos are involved in the rescue operation.

The devastating effects of the Uttarakhand fires

The devastating effects of the Uttarakhand fires

Rediff.com3 May 2016

In a report published by the Times of India, experts say 'black carbon' from the smog and ash is covering the glaciers, making them more prone to melting.

10 charred to death in Bihar fire mishap

10 charred to death in Bihar fire mishap

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to each of the victim.

PM chairs high-level meet to review heat preparedness

PM chairs high-level meet to review heat preparedness

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for the hot weather condition in the upcoming summer season and called for preparing separate awareness material for different stakeholders like common citizens, medical professionals, local body authorities and disaster response teams.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea down Villa in FA Cup; Bilbao win at Atletico

Soccer PIX: Chelsea down Villa in FA Cup; Bilbao win at Atletico

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Chelsea outplay Villa in FA Cup

Fire demolishes heritage building in Shimla

Fire demolishes heritage building in Shimla

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

A devastating fire swept through the British-era Gorton Castle, which houses the office of the Accountant General of Himachal Pradesh, in the wee hours of Tuesday, reducing two floors of the magnificent heritage building to ashes.

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The most important lesson is that you have to build your political proposition, and sell it yourself. You can't leave it to the courts, media, NGOs and civil society and expect them to play the role of the Opposition. That's precisely what Mr Modi's challengers have been doing and we know the results, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Head defies critics with quick-fire Ashes century

Head defies critics with quick-fire Ashes century

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The southpaw became the first to score a hundred in a session at the Gabba, propelling Australia to a 196-run lead over England.

Seven hurt in Srinagar firing

Seven hurt in Srinagar firing

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Seven persons were injured in security force firing at Bemina in the curfew bound summer capital Srinagar on Friday evening. The injured who included Showkat Bakshi, vice president of pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and four women were immediately evacuated to Soura medical institute for treatment.

12 Dresses, One For Every Sign In The Zodiac

12 Dresses, One For Every Sign In The Zodiac

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

12 Dresses, One For Every Sign In The Zodiac Whether you're governed by fire or water, there's a dress to match your cosmic personality

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Woke Barbie, detective Red Riding Hood and gangsters galore on OTT this week.

SC refuses to stay HC order for NIA probe into Bengal's Ram Navami violence

SC refuses to stay HC order for NIA probe into Bengal's Ram Navami violence

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the order of the Calcutta high court handing over the probe into incidents of violence during Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal to the National Investigation Agency.

Kane sale leaves Tottenham fans 'angry and hurt'

Kane sale leaves Tottenham fans 'angry and hurt'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Kane was confirmed as a Bayern Munich player on Saturday after weeks of wrangling between the clubs.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Time to make our forests fire-proof

Time to make our forests fire-proof

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Improved fire-fighting equipment and proper training for forest guards is a must to ensure that fires like the recent ones don't occur again. In the first of a three-part series, Geetanjali Krishna looks at the burning issues that need to be resolved.

Peak tourism season in Uttarakhand hit by forest fire

Peak tourism season in Uttarakhand hit by forest fire

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Tourism to Corbett and Almora could be particularly hit as a result of the fire, which has destroyed 2,200 hectares of forest.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stun United; Liverpool ease past Villa

EPL PIX: Arsenal stun United; Liverpool ease past Villa

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

Sathiyan targets Olympic medal: Can he make history?

Sathiyan targets Olympic medal: Can he make history?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

India can be among top five nations in table tennis, feels G Sathiyan

Warner's Test future: Selectors have got to make a decision

Warner's Test future: "Selectors have got to make a decision"

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor said the selectors have to take a call on David Warner's Test future ahead of the Ashes this year.

Recipe: Kerala's Chakka Varatti

Recipe: Kerala's Chakka Varatti

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Will this make it to your dream Vishu menu?

Uttarakhand forest fires: IAF chopper sprinkles water to douse blaze

Uttarakhand forest fires: IAF chopper sprinkles water to douse blaze

Rediff.com1 May 2016

An Indian Air Force chopper flew several sorties in Nainital district sprinkling water lifted from a lake to douse the raging forest fires across Uttarakhand.

Teen killed as security forces fire at stone-pelters

Teen killed as security forces fire at stone-pelters

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

A police spokesman said someone from the crowd burst a fire cracker, which the army personnel took as a grenade blast.

He Lived In A Bunker For 6 Months

He Lived In A Bunker For 6 Months

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Myhaylo Yurkiv, 65, stands in the small bunker he stayed in for six months during fierce battles under Russian occupation which destroyed every home in the village in Tsupivka and cut the village in two by the shelling of a bridge, leaving him now as the only person living on his side of the village.

Ponting, Lehmann back under-fire Burns to open in Adelaide

Ponting, Lehmann back under-fire Burns to open in Adelaide

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Burns made his debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test when Lehmann was Australia's head coach. The right-handed batsman has been Australia's first choice as opening batsman alongside David Warner.

Don't expect power cuts this summer

Don't expect power cuts this summer

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

India's hydroelectric power generation grew 17.5 per cent to 7.5 billion units in January this year from 6.4 billion units in the same month of 2012.

EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.

The Day The Buddha Wed

The Day The Buddha Wed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Vignettes from an important chapter in the life of a man who left his kingdom to bring compassion to the world.

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Stunning! Kiara will set your screen on fire

Stunning! Kiara will set your screen on fire

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The actor looks radiant on the cover of The Peacock Magazine.

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A summary of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage action, on Wednesday.

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'When I read that the blaze has engulfed the beautiful oak and pine forests around Kumaon's Lake District, my heart bled,' says Geetanjali Krishna.