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Two years later, Lehman still haunts Wall Street

Two years later, Lehman still haunts Wall Street

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Investors ask if the hugely successful investment banking model can be fully repaired.

Rains lash Mumbai; heavy rainfall predicted in next 24 hours

Rains lash Mumbai; heavy rainfall predicted in next 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Weathermen have also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours in the entire Konkan region, including Mumbai.

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Reagan, who denounced the then USSR as the 'evil empire', was won over by the charm of the Soviet Union's final leader, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev.

Odisha flood toll mounts to 45, water levels go down

Odisha flood toll mounts to 45, water levels go down

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Death toll due to floods in Odisha climbed to 45 and number of people affected by the deluge to over 32.9 lakh on Sunday as the situation improved gradually with receding water level in many areas.

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life. And that is what makes 2018's Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair.

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala on Saturday wreaking havoc in many parts with some people feared missing in the landslides that occurred in hilly areas bordering Kottayam and Idukki districts prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the Army and Air Force for rescue operations.

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

In the Northeast, while three people died in Assam, two each lost their lives in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in rain-related incidents.

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

England proved devastating with both bat and ball on Saturday as they scored 400 runs in their first innings and then reduced sorry South Africa to 88 for six wickets at the close of play on the second day of the fourth Test at The Wanderers. Images from Day 2 of the 4th Test played between South Africa and England in Johannesburg on Saturday.

IPL PIX: Warner, Ishant help Delhi Capitals edge KKR for first win!

IPL PIX: Warner, Ishant help Delhi Capitals edge KKR for first win!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Captain David Warner led from the front with a quickfire half-century to steer Delhi Capitals to their first win in IPL 2023, after they edged Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets in Delhi on Thursday.

3 dead, dozens injured as 6.1 quake hits Japan

3 dead, dozens injured as 6.1 quake hits Japan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

At least three people, including a nine-year-old girl, died. At least 37 people are reportedly injured, as per NHK World.

Andhra Pradesh hit by heavy rains; toll mounts to 29

Andhra Pradesh hit by heavy rains; toll mounts to 29

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Incessant rains have claimed as many as 29 lives in Andhra Pradesh during the past four days while more than 72,000 people have been evacuated from low-lying areas.

Odisha flood situation grim, toll 10, lakhs marooned

Odisha flood situation grim, toll 10, lakhs marooned

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Floods triggered by low pressure induced rains wreaked havoc in cyclone-hit Ganjam and other coastal districts of Odisha, leaving 10 persons dead and lakhs marooned as helicopters launched rescue operations on Friday.

Selfless Son epitomises Korea's fighting spirit

Selfless Son epitomises Korea's fighting spirit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Son Heung-min's touch of class for the winner once again showed why he has been Asian Footballer of the Year seven times and why, with him in their ranks, South Korea will never admit defeat.

IPL PIX: All-round Axar leads DC to narrow win over SRH

IPL PIX: All-round Axar leads DC to narrow win over SRH

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, in Hyderabad, on Monday.

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Private weather agency Skymet said Mumbai is at 'serious risk of flooding' between July 3 and 5.

Damaged private jets to remain grounded for two months

Damaged private jets to remain grounded for two months

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The damage to aircraft estimated to be around Rs 200 crore.

TN: Heavy rains claim 48 lives; more heavy showers on their way

TN: Heavy rains claim 48 lives; more heavy showers on their way

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The toll in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu rose to 48 on Thursday even as the MeT office forecast another spell of heavy showers next week following formation of a new trough of low pressure.

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The Supertech twin towers in Noida were demolished on Sunday, a year after the Supreme Court's direction to raze the illegally built structures to the ground. The nearly 100-metre-high structures - taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar (73 metres) - were brought to the ground in seconds literally like a house of cards by the 'waterfall implosion' technique, in a breathtaking spectacle of modern day engineering. They were the tallest structures to be demolished in India.

Tauktae leaves behind a trail of destruction

Tauktae leaves behind a trail of destruction

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The landfall process of the eye of the extremely severe cyclonic storm Tauktae, which hit the Gujarat coast in Saurashtra region between Diu and Una, ended around midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Gulabo Sitabo review

Gulabo Sitabo review

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'At the end of the day, this is Bachchan's film.' 'Despite the distracting makeup, his famous baritone and indisputable flair for dedicated inanity lend Mirza an air of significance,' observes Sukanya Verma.

16 injured in fire after cylinder blast in Mumbai building

16 injured in fire after cylinder blast in Mumbai building

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The condition of four people, including a minor girl and a woman, is reported to be critical as they received 70 per cent to 95 per cent burns, a fire official said.

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The national capital is expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall with some isolated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Subsequently, Nivar weakened into a cyclonic storm and further into a deep depression, centered about 50 km west-southwest of Tirupati at 1430 hrs, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said. According to IMD, it is to weaken into a depression during the next six hours.

KCR 'has info on foreign hand' behind cloudbursts in India

KCR 'has info on foreign hand' behind cloudbursts in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood-hit Bhadrachalam town in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Rao announced allocation of Rs 1,000 crore as a rehabilitation package for the temple town to build colonies in highlands for a permanent solution from flood threat.

Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in Odisha town

Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in Odisha town

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Berhampur, the biggest city in southern Odisha, on Monday looked like a war zone as Cyclone Phailin left behind a trail of destruction. The cyclone accompanied by heavy rain hit Gopalpur, about 15 km from Behrampur, and battered the city and its nearby areas.

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.

Hudhud impact: PM assures Andhra CM of help

Hudhud impact: PM assures Andhra CM of help

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu all possible assistance as Cyclone Hudhud made landfall leaving five persons dead in the state and neighbouring Odisha.

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab in a televised address to the county warned that those who were responsible for the devastating catastrophe will be held accountable and not go unpunished.

Report says al-Zawahiri hiding in Karachi with ISI aid

Report says al-Zawahiri hiding in Karachi with ISI aid

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

This is for the first time in several years a news report has surfaced about the hiding location of the Al-Qaeda chief, who is Osama bin Laden's mentor and successor.

Heavy rain causes havoc in Hyderabad; 1 killed

Heavy rain causes havoc in Hyderabad; 1 killed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The rains also led to waterlogging in the low-lying areas of the city, they said.

Turning Point: Warner's Dismissal

Turning Point: Warner's Dismissal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

190 seemed very much within Delhi Capital's means, but everything changed with Warner's dismissal.

'Severe cyclonic storm' Tauktae to weaken in 3 hrs: IMD

'Severe cyclonic storm' Tauktae to weaken in 3 hrs: IMD

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Severe cyclonic storm Tauktae that is hovering over Saurashtra in Gujarat would move north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during next three hours, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Ranji Final PIX: Yash, Shubham tons deflate Mumbai, MP close in on maiden title

Ranji Final PIX: Yash, Shubham tons deflate Mumbai, MP close in on maiden title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final played between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.

6-month-old among 9 killed in fire in Delhi's Kirari

6-month-old among 9 killed in fire in Delhi's Kirari

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot after a call of a fire at a house was received at 12.30 am. The ground floor of the building housed a godown for clothes while the other three floors were residential in nature, according to the fire services.

Rains pound Tamil Nadu; more rains forecast as depression looms large

Rains pound Tamil Nadu; more rains forecast as depression looms large

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Tamil Nadu continued to experience monsoon fury, with heavy rains pounding various parts of the state under the influence of a well marked low pressure area over Bay of Bengal, as the death toll from rain-related incidents climbed to 59.

Storm crosses Andhra coast, disrupts power, ship swept ashore

Storm crosses Andhra coast, disrupts power, ship swept ashore

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The deep depression in Bay of Bengal that crossed the coast close to Kakinada in East Godavari district on Tuesday morning left a trail of devastation as it brought with it a massive downpour in several districts of Andhra Pradesh.

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The overwhelming feeling at the end of COP 27 was that despite decades of meetings and landmark accords, like the Paris Agreement, the world was still not doing enough to slow the climate crisis, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Flood woes compounded by fresh rains in Odisha

Flood woes compounded by fresh rains in Odisha

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Fresh rains triggered by a low pressure compounded the miseries of flood victims in Odisha.

Flood situation grim in Odisha as toll mounts to 34

Flood situation grim in Odisha as toll mounts to 34

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Flood waters engulfed vast areas of the delta region of Mahanadi river system in Odisha even as the death toll due to heavy rains and floods in the state climbed to 34.

180 dead, 1 crore affected as rains lash West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan

180 dead, 1 crore affected as rains lash West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

More than 180 people have lost their lives and nearly one crore people were affected in floods in West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Odisha.