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'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'

Sochi Olympics: Warm weather disrupts Winter Games

Sochi Olympics: Warm weather disrupts Winter Games

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

A spell of mild winter weather is disrupting events at the Sochi Olympics and Games organisers are concerned about the outlook with temperatures forecast to rise further this week.

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The certification will enable Vistara to safely operate under low visibility conditions due to fog or any other poor weather conditions, which is anticipated in the north-east and northern parts of the country typically during the year-end and the beginning of the year, the airline said in a release.

Bumrah's reverse swing heroics leave England stunned

Bumrah's reverse swing heroics leave England stunned

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

All-weather Jasprit Bumrah's ability to get reverse swing leaves Joe Root, Paras Mhambrey gushing

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.

Dharambir, Soorma's Paralympic medals are Amit's 'gurudakshina'

Dharambir, Soorma's Paralympic medals are Amit's 'gurudakshina'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'Not just the Teacher's Day gift, he has given me all the gifts (that one can) today.'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.'

3 Style Mistakes To Avoid This Summer

3 Style Mistakes To Avoid This Summer

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Let designer Shruti Sancheti guide on how to beat the heat.

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Rohit's pitch inquiry, Kohli and Jadeja bat with high intensity

High alert in JK after terrorists escape during encounter

High alert in JK after terrorists escape during encounter

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Forces have now intensified the operation to track down the terrorists, who may be trying to find new targets in the area.

Soldiers guarding LoC also battle hostile weather in J-K's Keran sector

Soldiers guarding LoC also battle hostile weather in J-K's Keran sector

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

These Army posts -- some at the highest altitude of about 12,000 feet -- are the first line of defense against the intruders in these infamous, traditional routes of infiltration. These infiltration routes converge at the mighty Shamsabari range.

Only A Security Breach?

Only A Security Breach?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Amidst the investigation into the security breach in Parliament -- which I emphasise, should be done -- let us not forget the grievances raised (this is, of course, assuming the protestors were there to put the spotlight on said grievances and not for any other purpose). For questionable laws, unemployment, Manipur, authoritarianism; all these are contemporary worries among sections of the public, points Shyam G Menon.

Delhi to breathe less polluted air in New Year

Delhi to breathe less polluted air in New Year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The news may come as a relief to the Delhi government, whose odd-even traffic rule is set to be rolled out from January 1.

Centurion Test: Bavuma reveals the real challenge both India, South Africa face

Centurion Test: Bavuma reveals the real challenge both India, South Africa face

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

South Africa is one of the most challenging places in the world for batters and the side which can adapt to the seamer friendly conditions quickest has the best chance of success in the first Test against India, according to home captain Temba Bavuma.

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Leading the Asian challenge after the first day was Korea's Byeong Hun An, who celebrated his return to the Tournament with a battling two-under 70 to share the ninth place.

Will try and upset 'favourites' India: Shakib Al Hasan

Will try and upset 'favourites' India: Shakib Al Hasan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Shakib Al Hasan hailed India as favourites and mentioned that his team would try to create an upset

Vaishnodevi Yatra resumes

Vaishnodevi Yatra resumes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

The weather conditions have also brought about a statewide shortage of essentials. In addition, the snowfall has affected the fresh crops of cherry, apricot, and almond as well as apple orchards.

Buried in snow for months, bodies of 3 soldiers recovered

Buried in snow for months, bodies of 3 soldiers recovered

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The bodies of Havildar Rohit Kumar, Havildar Thakur Bahadur Ale and Naik Gautam Rajbanshi were trapped deep within a crevasse and lay buried under thick layers of ice and large volumes of snow for the past nearly nine months.

Assam: Chopper with 19 passengers makes emergency landing on road

Assam: Chopper with 19 passengers makes emergency landing on road

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

A Pawan Hans helicopter on Tuesday made an emergency landing on a road due to inclement weather at Gohpur Balijan in Sonitpur district near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Several firms are stepping up to help their workforce cope with soaring temperatures

Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', likely to improve on Oct 26

Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', likely to improve on Oct 26

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

"The overall Delhi's Air Quality Index is in the very poor category with few Delhi locations entering at higher zone but that will be short lived. This is mainly because the extremely calm local surface winds which were prevailing yesterday are likely to increase slightly and may further pick-up by Oct 26," SAFAR said.

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The fifth and final Test is still two days away but thousands of English fans have flocked to the hill station.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

Sports Shorts: Will India host 2026 Youth Olympics?

Sports Shorts: Will India host 2026 Youth Olympics?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Bad light halts India A's victory bid against South Africa A

Bad light halts India A's victory bid against South Africa A

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

In pursuit of a 234-run target, India were cruising nicely at 155 for 3 in the second innings when bad light forced an early stumps.

North India shivers at below normal temperatures

North India shivers at below normal temperatures

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Cold-day conditions prevailed in parts of north India on Friday though the maximum temperatures rose slightly amid clear skies and sunshine during the day.

Silkyara tunnel work to resume after safety audit, repairs

Silkyara tunnel work to resume after safety audit, repairs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The 4.5 kilometre-long Silkyara tunnel project in Uttarakhand, which is part of the central government's strategic 900-km 'Char Dham Yatra All Weather Road', will continue after the necessary safety audit and repair of the broken structure, a senior road ministry official said on Wednesday.

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The cyclone expected to weaken gradually over the next two days.

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed due to 'entry into clouds': IAF report

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed due to 'entry into clouds': IAF report

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

'The accident was a result of entry into clouds due to unexpected change in weather conditions in the valley. This led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT),' it stated.

Weather mars warm-up match

Weather mars warm-up match

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

The warm-up match between Pakistan and the BCCI President's XI was called off with only 11 overs bowled on the third and final day.

Time To Bring Back Kul-Cha

Time To Bring Back Kul-Cha

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup match against Canada?

WTC final: Why India will persist with playing XI despite rain

WTC final: Why India will persist with playing XI despite rain

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

India's fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar ruled out the possibility of a change in the playing XI after the opening day of the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand was washed out.

Bodies of all Nepal plane crash victims brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem

Bodies of all Nepal plane crash victims brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem

Rediff.com31 May 2022

All the bodies have been sent to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

Here's how Indian batsmen can succeed in fickle English weather...

Here's how Indian batsmen can succeed in fickle English weather...

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The five-Test series starts with the first match in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

As many as 720 roads, including four national highways, in Himachal Pradesh are blocked following snow while 2,243 transformers are disrupted.

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sources said five flights were diverted from the airport this morning due to the bad weather conditions.

Thunderstorm, rain bring relief from heat in Delhi; 10 flights diverted

Thunderstorm, rain bring relief from heat in Delhi; 10 flights diverted

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The India meteorological department said another western disturbance is likely to bring storms and rain to the northern plains, including Delhi, over the next few days.

Davis Cup: Team which adapts quickly will have edge, says Paes

Davis Cup: Team which adapts quickly will have edge, says Paes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

With wet conditions caused by incessant rain adding to the challenge, veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes said the team which adapts quicker will have the edge in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-I tie between India and South Korea starting, in Chandigarh, on Friday.

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category at 265 on Saturday as residents flouted the ban on firecrackers in parts of the national capital ahead of Diwali, according to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data.

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

An accurate early warning system that correlates rainfall and the potential for landslides. That is the imperative, say experts as rains create havoc in hills across India and the toll mounts in Kerala's Wayanad slopes where landslides buried entire homesteads and possibly hundreds of people.