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Raikkonen wins crash-strewn Brazil GP

Raikkonen wins crash-strewn Brazil GP

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

Championship leader Kimi Raikkonen gave McLaren their third straight win on Sunday.

Third WI-England ODI washed out

Third WI-England ODI washed out

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

The match was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to intermittent rain and a soaked outfield at the Queen's Park Oval.

Real mission accomplished: Queiroz

Real mission accomplished: Queiroz

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Tiger set to bid for historic title

Tiger set to bid for historic title

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

The world's #1 golfer is aiming for an unprecedented third successive US Masters crown.

Arunachal Pradesh: Heavy rains trigger landslides, floods

Arunachal Pradesh: Heavy rains trigger landslides, floods

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Incessant downpour has triggered landslides and floods in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

1 killed as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, Badrinath pilgrimage disrupted

1 killed as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, Badrinath pilgrimage disrupted

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The MeT department forecast very heavy rains over the next 48 hours in the mountainous areas of the state especially the disaster-prone Pithoragarh, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts where torrential rains may trigger flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides asking people as well as authorities to be alert.

Flash floods claim 26 in Gujarat, 4 in Rajasthan; rescue ops on

Flash floods claim 26 in Gujarat, 4 in Rajasthan; rescue ops on

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Flash floods triggered by incessant rains have claimed 26 lives in Gujarat in the past 48 hours while four lives have been lost in Rajasthan, authorities said on Wednesday.

More than 100 buried alive, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka landslide

More than 100 buried alive, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka landslide

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

At least 10 persons were killed and up to 300 missing on Wednesday after a massive landslide triggered by monsoon rains struck central Sri Lanka, forcing authorities to deploy the army to conduct rescue operations.

TCS keeps Rs 1,100 cr for staff relief in Chennai

TCS keeps Rs 1,100 cr for staff relief in Chennai

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

TCS employs more than 60,000 across its 13 centres in Chennai.

The Jazz Player

The Jazz Player

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

At Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's nuptials, the Adil Manuel Collective played funk, jazz and R&B for longer than planned that evening at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. One of the couple's friends in the audience yelled: 'Are you guys even from India?' Adil Manuel offered to show her their passports.

Hamilton pitch still soggy

Hamilton pitch still soggy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

More rain means the chances of play on day 2 are also dubious, considering the ground's inability to dry quickly.

Flood situation grim in southern, western states; 97 dead

Flood situation grim in southern, western states; 97 dead

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, flight operations from the Kochi international airport will resume at 12 noon on Sunday, an airport official said.

'We are surviving on biscuits and prayers'

'We are surviving on biscuits and prayers'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Tambaram, a suburban area of the capital city has borne the brunt of the torrential rains, with areas beyond 2-3 km outside of its station left inundated, cutting it off from rest of Chennai.

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Aborigines inhabited Australia more than 50,000 years before the First Fleet sailed into Botany Bay near Sydney in 1788 after the country had been declared 'terra nullius', or unoccupied.

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The week is being termed as a 'black week' for the aviation industry.

Heavy rain washes out Australia vs Bangladesh match

Heavy rain washes out Australia vs Bangladesh match

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke will have to wait another week before he can join the ICC World Cup party after steady rain washed out the hosts' Pool A match against Bangladesh at the Gabba on Saturday.

Cyclones that devastated India

Cyclones that devastated India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Here is a list of previous cyclones that have struck the country.

5 killed in Malaysia floods, PM cuts short holiday in US

5 killed in Malaysia floods, PM cuts short holiday in US

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Five people, including a toddler, have been killed and over 100,000 people evacuated in Malaysia after one of the country's worst floods hit 4 states, forcing Prime Minister Najib Razak to cut short his holiday in the US.

Ostapenko outclasses Wozniacki to reach French semis

Ostapenko outclasses Wozniacki to reach French semis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Latvian Jelena Ostapenko's dream run at the French Open continued as she stunned former world number one Caroline Wozniacki to reach the semi-finals.

2 killed after landfill site collapses in Delhi's Ghazipur

2 killed after landfill site collapses in Delhi's Ghazipur

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The enormous dump -- estimated to be as high as a 15-storey building -- looms like a dark mountain on the side of NH24, a busy highway that connects Delhi to Uttar Pradesh.

British Open to finish on Monday for first time since 1988

British Open to finish on Monday for first time since 1988

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

The British Open will end on a Monday for the first time since the late Seve Ballesteros won at Royal Lytham in 1988 after high winds caused havoc on Saturday.

Champions League: Napoli beat nine-man Nice; Celtic thump Astana

Champions League: Napoli beat nine-man Nice; Celtic thump Astana

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Former European champions Celtic were helped by two own goals as they thumped Astana 5-0 at home and a late goal from Wissam Ben Yedder gave Sevilla a 2-1 win at Istanbul Basaksehir in torrential rain.

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, strengthened as it barreled toward the southeastern United States after killing at least 140 people, mostly in Haiti.

Sitharaman's itinerary row persists, war of words continues

Sitharaman's itinerary row persists, war of words continues

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Sitharaman and Karnataka Minister Sa Ra Mahesh were locked in an exchange of words over her itinerary during her visit to Kodagu district on Friday in full view of officials and the media at the district commissioner's office.

Rahul visits rain-hit Tamil Nadu, says 'not the time for politics'

Rahul visits rain-hit Tamil Nadu, says 'not the time for politics'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The Congress leader also handed over relief material to affected people.

No relief to Puducherry: Heavy rains throw normal life out of gear

No relief to Puducherry: Heavy rains throw normal life out of gear

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Residents of the union territory had got relief for a while on Friday when there was some let up in the downpour but it started raining heavily again on Friday night.

Situation in Chennai unprecedented, very alarming: Rajnath

Situation in Chennai unprecedented, very alarming: Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

He said while the state government had sought Rs 8,481 crore as central assistance, the Centre has provided Rs 940.92 crore.

Students recount tales of hunger and thirst after escape from Kashmir

Students recount tales of hunger and thirst after escape from Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Out of food and water for days, 36 engineering students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have tales of strength and survival to share of their experience of the worst floods witnessed by the KashmirValley in a century.

Heavy rains kill nearly 40 in Pakistan

Heavy rains kill nearly 40 in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Near 40 people including children died due to heavy monsoon rains and related accidents in Pakistan, a police official said on Thursday. Most of the people have died because of the roof collapsing incidents in the largest province in Punjab as a result of continuous heavy rains since Wednesday night.

India lost $79.5 billion from climate-related disasters in 20 years

India lost $79.5 billion from climate-related disasters in 20 years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

According to the report, floods (43.4 per cent) and storms (28.2 per cent) are the two most frequently occurring disasters.

In Pre-season prep, Arsenal, Everton, Stoke to play Asia trophy

In Pre-season prep, Arsenal, Everton, Stoke to play Asia trophy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Arsenal, Everton and Stoke City have all agreed to play in this year's Asia Trophy in Singapore in preparation for the 2015-16 Premier League season.

Cyclone Phailin has not caused any deaths yet: NDRF

Cyclone Phailin has not caused any deaths yet: NDRF

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

The NDRF chief said initial reports suggested that due to the impact of the cyclone, buildings and some communication towers were destroyed.

Germany beat US, but both go through

Germany beat US, but both go through

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

A 55th minute Thomas Mueller goal gave Germany a 1-0 victory over the United States on Thursday but the result allowed both teams to progress to the second round of the World Cup. Germany topped Group G and will face the runner-up in Group H, while the United States finished second and will face Group H's winner.

Over 2,00,000 affected by Pakistan floods; death toll crosses 50

Over 2,00,000 affected by Pakistan floods; death toll crosses 50

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

More than 50 people have been killed and over two lakh others affected by the floods caused by torrential rain across Pakistan, officials said on Monday.

Floods, landslides kill 40 Sri Lankans, 200 missing

Floods, landslides kill 40 Sri Lankans, 200 missing

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Around 300 soldiers deployed for the rescue mission also saved some 180 people trapped in Aranayake village besides recovering 13 bodies from the area.

China saves a million people as Typhoon Chan-hom makes landfall

China saves a million people as Typhoon Chan-hom makes landfall

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Over a million people have been evacuated and hundreds of flights were cancelled as typhoon Chan-Hom made landfall on Saturday in eastern China, bringing severe winds and heavy rainfall to Zhejiang and neighbouring provinces.

Root steers England to victory over Sri Lanka

Root steers England to victory over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Joe Root's third hundred powered England to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fifth One-day international in Pallekele on Thursday and kept alive their hopes in the seven-match series. After rain forced play to be suspended on Wednesday, the visitors returned to chase down a 240-run victory target and won with five balls to spare.

13 dead in Uttarakhand after monsoon havoc

13 dead in Uttarakhand after monsoon havoc

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Authorities in Chamoli district said the toll may climb as about 50 persons from different villages in the area are missing and rescue operations are on.

Animal rescues during Hurricane Harvey

Animal rescues during Hurricane Harvey

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

A teeming multitude of pets and other assorted animals are among those still being rescued from Hurricane Harvey-ravaged parts. Here's some of the most heart-warming images from the rescue.

Bihar flood toll reaches 28; IAF drops relief material

Bihar flood toll reaches 28; IAF drops relief material

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The disaster management department said that the state government has urged the Indian Air Force to send a helicopter for air-dropping of food packets and other relief material in marooned areas.