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Rain forces postponement of IPL final to May 29

Rain forces postponement of IPL final to May 29

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The title clash between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, thus, will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Delhi AQI 'severe' for 3rd day, GRAP-III curbs imposed

Delhi AQI 'severe' for 3rd day, GRAP-III curbs imposed

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Curbs under Stage III include a ban on non-essential construction and demolition, closure of stone crushers and mining activities in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).

Farmers defer Jan 6 tractor march by a day due to poor weather

Farmers defer Jan 6 tractor march by a day due to poor weather

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Yogendra Yadav said the decision to defer the march was taken over a forecast of bad weather conditions on Wednesday.

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The batters could be in for some challenging times with the Supersport Park track expected to aid the fast bowlers as rain threat looms large over the opening Test between India and South Africa, curator Bryan Bloy said on Saturday.

Cyclone Sitrang spares India, hits Bangladesh

Cyclone Sitrang spares India, hits Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The system, which moved towards Bangladesh from north Bay of Bengal at a speed of 56 kmph caused moderate to heavy rain and squally weather in West Bengal's coastal districts of South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur, dampening festive spirits on Deepavali and Kali Puja.

Ashes PIX: England frustrated as Australia's tailenders stand strong

Ashes PIX: England frustrated as Australia's tailenders stand strong

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday.

This June is the driest in India in 10 years

This June is the driest in India in 10 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Till Thursday, the country had received 41 per cent less June rainfall than normal -- the scantiest in a decade and one of the rarest occasions when the shortfall in the month was more than 30 per cent -- private weather forecaster Skymet said in its daily weather forecast on Friday.

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Data spanning the years 1951 to 2014 show that temperature and pressure conditions at specific locations in the Arctic region during the pre-monsoon period correlate with the Indian summer monsoon rainfall, points out Charu Bahri.

Gavaskar fumes over Asia Cup venue change

Gavaskar fumes over Asia Cup venue change

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Well, somebody should find the real story. It appears from cricketing points, that it was probably the players who didn't want to go to Hambantota'

MPC minutes: Repo rate was cut as inflation aligned with target, says Guv

MPC minutes: Repo rate was cut as inflation aligned with target, says Guv

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the repo rate cut in the February meeting of the monetary policy committee (MPC) was due to inflation aligning with the target and recognising the fact that monetary policy is forward-looking.

Will rain ditch South Africa again? Rules favour India!

Will rain ditch South Africa again? Rules favour India!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

With the weather forecast for Friday predicting another round of heavy rainfall, India will be the lucky team if it eventually pours, as they would then automatically advance to the final of the ICC World T20.

Intense cold conditions forecast over next few days

Intense cold conditions forecast over next few days

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The minimum temperatures are very likely to fall by 2-5 degrees Celsius over most parts of East India, Central India over the next two-three days, while the spell of intense cold can extend beyond that in the Northwest part of the country.

Tackling climate calamities, the scientific way

Tackling climate calamities, the scientific way

Rediff.com23 May 2008

The Village Resource Centres under ISRO programme must be linked with online network to disseminate agro advisory based on weather forecasting. It is very pertinent during weather calamities to minimise crop losses. In an event of unusual summer rains in Kerala, Kutttanad and Thrissur paddy farmers suffered to a large extent. If advance weather service is extended at community level, crop loss would have been minimised to some extent by covering the paddy grains.

Monsoon to be 'healthy normal' this year: Skymet

Monsoon to be 'healthy normal' this year: Skymet

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

G P Sharma, President (Meteorology) of the Skymet Weather said the Long Period Average of the rainfall during June to September will be 103 per cent with an error margin of plus or minus 5 per cent.

Once again, IMD, Skymet differ on rain forecast

Once again, IMD, Skymet differ on rain forecast

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Skymet lowered its full season monsoon forecast to 'below normal' from 'normal', while the IMD is sticking to its earlier forecast that rains in June to September of 2018 would be 'normal' at 97 per cent of the LPA with a model error of +/-5 per cent.

S&P keeps India growth forecast unchanged at 6% in FY24

S&P keeps India growth forecast unchanged at 6% in FY24

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

S&P Global Ratings on Monday kept its forecast for India's economic growth unchanged at 6 per cent in the fiscal year starting April 1, before rising to 6.9 per cent in the following year. In the quarterly economic update for Asia-Pacific, S&P saw inflation rate easing to 5 per cent in 2023-24 fiscal, from 6.8 per cent in the current financial year. It saw India's gross domestic product (GDP) likely growing by 7 per cent in the current financial year ending March 31 (2022-23), before slowing to 6 per cent in the next 2023-24 fiscal.

IMD now says Sep may see excess rains

IMD now says Sep may see excess rains

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The southwest monsoon is set to make its exit in style, bringing rains to the parched parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, as weather forecasters have picked up signs of formation of a cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, India Meteorological Department (IMD) director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Thursday junked last week's forecast of early withdrawal of southwest monsoon and announced the extended stay of the seasonal showers. "Even though we expected early withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, a cyclonic circulation over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal will shift the monsoon trough southwards around September 7.

Pakistan likely to pick extra pacers for B'desh Test

Pakistan likely to pick extra pacers for B'desh Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Keeping in mind the forecast for rain and overcast conditions, Pakistan team management is likely to field a pace-heavy bowling unit against Bangladesh in the first Test scheduled between August 21 and 25 at Rawalpindi.

Anthropologist from UK conducting research on fishing in Kerala deported

Anthropologist from UK conducting research on fishing in Kerala deported

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

His recent research examines contemporary transformation of South Indian Muslims with field-work in Kozhikode and in a number of Gulf countries.

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in TN, more downpour likely in next two days

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in TN, more downpour likely in next two days

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other regions of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday and the India meteorological department said the low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has turned into a well-marked low pressure area and it is likely to become a depression.

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

July and August are expected to receive 107 per cent and 104 per cent of rainfall

Monsoon sets in over Kerala and northeast

Monsoon sets in over Kerala and northeast

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Spurred by cyclone Remal, the southwest monsoon set in over the Kerala coast and parts of the northeast on Thursday, a day earlier than forecast by the weather office.

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

It was a frustrating day for the loyal crowd of 16,180 but perhaps more so for the home team, whose chances of forcing a result were progressively eroded.

Will rain determine the fate of Ashes?

Will rain determine the fate of Ashes?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Rain can be an ally for England, says Stokes ahead of decisive fourth Ashes Test

Spin always plays a role in Adelaide, says curator

Spin always plays a role in Adelaide, says curator

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Adelaide Oval's head curator Damian Hough has also promised a 6mm grass cover to ensure that the pink ball doesn't wear out early during the day-night Test, starting on Friday.

WTC Final Day: Rain Unlikely

WTC Final Day: Rain Unlikely

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The weather forecast for Day 6 of the World Test Championship Final looks promising

Will sub-par monsoon dent market sentiment?

Will sub-par monsoon dent market sentiment?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

While weather forecasters remain divided on how the monsoons will play out in India over the next few months, analysts believe the news at the current juncture - at best - can trigger a knee-jerk reaction in the markets. They believe it is too early to say whether the sub-par monsoon on account of El Nino can seriously dent the market sentiment in the short-to-medium term. "These are just initial forecasts and we will have another round / status update from the weather forecasters a month down the line.

Rain Threatens India-Australia Game

Rain Threatens India-Australia Game

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The weather might steal the spotlight, with rain threatening to wash out the crucial match.

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'poor' category, Delhi's 'very poor'

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'poor' category, Delhi's 'very poor'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Bandra Kurla Complex area of Mumbai recorded an AQI of 300 and in the Chembur area, AQI of 319 was recorded as 'very poor'.

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The Met department blamed the malfunctioning of sensors kept at the Automated Weather Station for the gaffe.

New Zealand promise respect for no-name Proteas

New Zealand promise respect for no-name Proteas

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

New Zealand have never beaten South Africa in a Test series in nearly a century of trying and will rarely have a better chance to break that drought than in two matches against a severely depleted side starting on Sunday.

Cyclone Biparjoy heads towards Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts

Cyclone Biparjoy heads towards Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A depression over the southeast Arabian Sea, south of Porbandar in Gujarat, is likely to move northwestward and intensify into a cyclonic storm, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.

Heatwave to return to Delhi, temperature may touch 44 deg C

Heatwave to return to Delhi, temperature may touch 44 deg C

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The India meteorological department has issued a yellow alert, warning of a fresh heatwave spell in Delhi which may see temperatures soaring to 44 degrees Celsius by Wednesday.

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow slammed four sixes as he helped England post 592 all out in their first innings on Day 3, their highest Ashes innings total on home soil since 1985, giving the hosts a first innings lead of 275.

T20 WC PIX: India romp into Super 8 after whipping US

T20 WC PIX: India romp into Super 8 after whipping US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Images from the ICC T20 World Cup match between India and the United States at the Nassau County Cricket Ground, in New York, on Wednesday.

IMD Predicts Highest Rainfall This Year

IMD Predicts Highest Rainfall This Year

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

It expects rainfall to be about 106 per cent of the long period average, aided by La Nia conditions anticipated to play a role in the second half of the monsoon season.

Predictions of normal monsoon boost prospects for domestic agrochem firms

Predictions of normal monsoon boost prospects for domestic agrochem firms

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

https://www.rediff.com/business/report/quality-control-orders-what-does-this-mean-for-domestic-industry/20240425.htm

Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan: Rain likely to stay away

Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan: Rain likely to stay away

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

As per the latest weather forecast, the chances of rain disrupting the match has decreased considerably.

Mamata calls emergency meeting as heatwave lashes Bengal

Mamata calls emergency meeting as heatwave lashes Bengal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Bankura continued to top the maximum temperature chart at 43.7 degrees Celsius, while Panagarh in Paschim Bardhaman district followed closely at 43.5 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.