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Family of 4 Indians freezes to death along US-Canada border

Family of 4 Indians freezes to death along US-Canada border

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Thursday said that the bodies of four people -- two adults, a teen and an infant -- were found on the Canadian side of the US-Canada border near Emerson.

Guilty Minds Review

Guilty Minds Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Guilty Minds has too much going on to wolf down it all in one big binge watch session, notes Sukanya Verma.

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Saturday asked the Centre to explain to farmers why it does not want to repeal the three farm laws, while promising it that they 'will not let the government bow its head' before the world.

Mullaperiyar row: New dam a win win for Kerala, TN, says Chandy

Mullaperiyar row: New dam a win win for Kerala, TN, says Chandy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Locked in a bitter row with Tamil Nadu on the Mullaperiar Dam issue, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Monday maintained that the safety of the century-old dam was a "concern" for his state and that a new structure was a solution "where both sides win."

UGC issues guidelines for reopening colleges, varsities

UGC issues guidelines for reopening colleges, varsities

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Following a six-day schedule, reducing class size, setting up isolation facilities on campus, and COVID-19 screening of students, faculty and staff are among the guidelines announced by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for reopening of universities and colleges closed since March in view of the pandemic.

DON'T WORRY About The Rupee!

DON'T WORRY About The Rupee!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The currency market won't care for our moans, groans, cries and sighs. The rupee will find its own level, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

The Secret to Tina's FAB Bod!

The Secret to Tina's FAB Bod!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Model turned actor Tina Desai gets candid about her incredible love for fitness and the interesting things that keep her busy.

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

Who shouldn't take jab? Vaccine makers issue fact sheet

Who shouldn't take jab? Vaccine makers issue fact sheet

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

The fact sheet also asked people to inform the vaccinator or a supervising official about their medical condition before taking the vaccine.

Cyclone Tauktae: 49 dead on sunk barge, search on for 26 missing

Cyclone Tauktae: 49 dead on sunk barge, search on for 26 missing

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The death toll on barge P305 that sank in the Arabian Sea four days ago rose to 49 on Thursday with the recovery of more bodies even as the Navy and the Coast Guard continued the search for the 26 personnel missing from the barge and 11 from anchor boat Varaprada, as hopes of finding more survivors of the Cyclone Tauktae fury receded.

Barge tragedy: Captain blamed for ignoring cyclone warning

Barge tragedy: Captain blamed for ignoring cyclone warning

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Faced with high-speed wind and swelling sea, the ill-fated barge Pappa-305, with 261 crew onboard, lost anchors and smashed into an unmanned platform before sinking in the Arabian Sea after its captain ignored weather warnings and chose not to move the vessel away from the path of severe cyclonic storm Tauktae, a survivor recounted.

Cyclone Nivar weakens into severe cyclonic storm, rain in TN, Puducherry

Cyclone Nivar weakens into severe cyclonic storm, rain in TN, Puducherry

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

There were no reports of loss of life due to the cyclone which uprooted trees. Incidents of wall collapse were reported from some parts of Tamil Nadu, state Revenue Minister R B Udhayakumar said.

Players can return home but must serve quarantine: Hockey India SOP

Players can return home but must serve quarantine: Hockey India SOP

Rediff.com23 May 2020

With an aim to provide a safe training environment for the Olympic-bound players, Hockey India has devised a detailed Standard Operating Procedure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'We fear 100-plus people are missing'

'We fear 100-plus people are missing'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The SP of Chamoli district, which faced the brunt of the glacier break in Uttarakhand, provides insights about the rescue operations.

Unnao: Surviving girl's condition improves, taken off ventilator

Unnao: Surviving girl's condition improves, taken off ventilator

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The minor girl, who was found along with her two cousins in an agriculture field in a village in Unnao district, was taken off ventilator support on Saturday after showing improvement, a senior police official said.

Midnight marathon no escape from world championship heat

Midnight marathon no escape from world championship heat

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

So extreme are the expected conditions that there are growing concerns that many of the runners starting the 26.2 miles (42.195 km) race will not finish

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to observe May 26 as 'black day'

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to observe May 26 as 'black day'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal appealed to people to raise black flags at their houses, vehicles and shops on May 26 to protest against the contentious farm legislations.

HUL contests Eureka Forbes' charges on Pureit

HUL contests Eureka Forbes' charges on Pureit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Terming the comments 'factually incorrect and without basis', HUL said Pureit was the world's largest-selling water purifier brand and had been approved for sale by regulatory authorities in countries such as Brazil, Mexico and Indonesia.

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The storm is likely to impact Mumbai, Thane and other coastal districts of Maharashtra like Raigad and Palghar along with Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Preparations for the impending cyclone were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, a home ministry statement said.

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

With India already having a huge population of meat eaters and about 70 per cent of the people being non-vegetarian, Indian entrepreneurs are hotting up the online meat market.

Education ministry issues guidelines for reopening of schools

Education ministry issues guidelines for reopening of schools

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Universities and schools across the country were ordered shut on March 16 to contain the spread of the coronavirus. On March 25, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.

China plane crash: Damaged black box recovered, hope fades to find survivors

China plane crash: Damaged black box recovered, hope fades to find survivors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Two days on, distressing videos have emerged showing the Boeing 737-800 on a domestic flight nose-dived into the mountains on Monday crashing with an explosion leaving its debris in a vast forested area making rescue efforts difficult.

Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC

Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The visual of a man kneeling down in muddy waters to help women step on to him to get into rescue boats went viral on Sunday.

Now, marriages are made underwater too!

Now, marriages are made underwater too!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

V Chinnadurai and S Swetha wanted their wedding to be memorable. So this is what they did.

Setback for Kerala in battle with Tamil Nadu over Mullaperiyar dam

Setback for Kerala in battle with Tamil Nadu over Mullaperiyar dam

Rediff.com7 May 2014

In a setback to the Kerala government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a law promulgated by it declaring Mullaperiyar dam as endangered, and restrained it from obstructing the Tamil Nadu government to raise the water level.

Fire at Mumbai highrise: 10-yr-old uses school lessons to save lives

Fire at Mumbai highrise: 10-yr-old uses school lessons to save lives

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

"I asked everyone to keep the purifiers on their mouth. This stopped them from suffocating due to smoke and they were able to breath well, preventing inhalation of carbon dioxide," she said.

COVID-19: Steps airlines are taking to keep you safe

COVID-19: Steps airlines are taking to keep you safe

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Except GoAir, all other Indian airlines have opened bookings for their domestic flights that will start operating from May 25. GoAir will open bookings on domestic flights from June 1 onwards.

No other military could do what US did in Afghanistan: Defence secy

No other military could do what US did in Afghanistan: Defence secy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'No other military in the world could accomplish what we and our allies and partners did in such a short span of time. That is a testament not only to our forces' capabilities and courage but also to our relationships and the capabilities of our allies and partners,' Austin said in a statement at the conclusion of the American mission in Afghanistan.

Army's daring rescue ops in flood-hit Gujarat, Rajasthan

Army's daring rescue ops in flood-hit Gujarat, Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

From restoring railway tracks to rescuing a drowning mother and her baby, and even a dog, the Indian Army and air force officers have come handy in the flood-hit areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

SC has no role in resolving 'political deadlock' over farm laws: Union

SC has no role in resolving 'political deadlock' over farm laws: Union

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The Union accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of "shirking political responsibility" of resolving the crisis.

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

British Parliament's Petitions Committee will consider a Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons complex on the issue of farmers protests and press freedom in India after an online petition attracted over 106,000 signatures.

China lodges protest with US over spy planes monitoring PLA drills

China lodges protest with US over spy planes monitoring PLA drills

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

A US RC-135S reconnaissance aircraft on Wednesday flew near the ongoing Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) drills in the South China Sea, a day after another US spy plane, a U-2, trespassed into another PLA exercise restricted zone, state-run Global Times reported.

Bengal, Odisha evacuate lakhs of people as 'Yaas' nears coast

Bengal, Odisha evacuate lakhs of people as 'Yaas' nears coast

Rediff.com25 May 2021

West Bengal and Odisha have evacuated lakhs of people from vulnerable areas to safety as severe cyclonic storm 'Yaas' is nearing the coast and is expected to make landfall near Dhamra Port in Bhadrak district early on Wednesday morning.

Kerala CM seeks Centre's mediation on Mullaperiyar dam issue

Kerala CM seeks Centre's mediation on Mullaperiyar dam issue

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

In the wake of the Supreme Court rejecting Kerala's contention in the dispute with Tamil Nadu over the Mullaperiyar dam, the state on Monday sought Centre's mediation and a presidential reference to the apex court to address its anxiety over the issue.

Kashmir flood: Army rescue boat capsizes, 2 jawans washed away

Kashmir flood: Army rescue boat capsizes, 2 jawans washed away

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

At least nine Army personnel, including an officer, were on Saturday washed away in strong water currents of Jhelum River as their boat capsized during a rescue operation in flood-affected Pulwama district of Kashmir, an official said.

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set up India's best mythological theme park near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district and has sought investors for the project, officials said.

Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

These coaches, officials said, will be "economical" and in between the current AC three-tier and non-AC sleeper class.

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

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