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The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 14 crew members from sinking vessel off Mumbai

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 14 crew members from sinking vessel off Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The navy launched a SeaKing chopper at 7:58 am from INS Shikra, Colaba, while CG launched two Chetak helicopters at around 8:40 am for the rescue operation.

Survey ship Sandhayak picks up signals likely from missing Coast Guard aircraft

Survey ship Sandhayak picks up signals likely from missing Coast Guard aircraft

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Survey ship Sandhayak picks up signals likely from missing Coast Guard aircraft

Four days on, no sign of Coast Guard aircraft wreckage

Four days on, no sign of Coast Guard aircraft wreckage

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Fifteen ships belonging to both the Coast Guard and the Indian Navy are a part of the search mission, in addition to the advanced Boeing Poseidon P81 surveillance aircraft.

Pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai, heavy rains likely in West Coast

Pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai, heavy rains likely in West Coast

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Mumbai and certain adjoining areas experienced pre-monsoon showers, sources said on Sunday.

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

A young Alyssa Healy grew up batting in a backyard where hitting windows meant getting out. Now, she just breaks glass ceilings. Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it.

Whoa! The idli did not originate in South India at all?

Whoa! The idli did not originate in South India at all?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Some food historians believe idli was derived from some steamed rice preparations from Indonesia.

Monsoon to miss forecast date, to hit Kerala coast by June 4

Monsoon to miss forecast date, to hit Kerala coast by June 4

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

With conditions not favouring its progress, southwest monsoon is expected to hit the Kerala coast by June 4, three days after its normal onset date, the MET department has said.

After dry spell, Mumbai wakes up to heavy rain

After dry spell, Mumbai wakes up to heavy rain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday had predicted heavy rainfall for the next two days due to what it called cyclonic circulation around the maximum city.

HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The petitioners challenged the reclamation and construction work for the project on the primary ground that it will result in damage to the coastline and destroy major marine life along the coast and livelihood of the fishermen.

Odisha gears up for Cyclone 'Bulbul'

Odisha gears up for Cyclone 'Bulbul'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Earlier, the IMD had predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by wind with 40 to 50 kmph in north coastal Odisha under its impact, he said.

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

A large Dhruv order could significantly boost Indian defence exports. These have grown from Rs 1,940 crore in 2014-2015 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-2019.

Man United look to usurp Liverpool

Man United look to usurp Liverpool

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

Manchester United's seemingly inevitable march to the top of the Premier League table could finally come to fruition at nearby Bolton Wanderers Saturday as the champions step up their bid for a third successive title. Alex Ferguson's men followed up the weekend's emphatic victory against Chelsea with a 1-0 win over Wigan Athletic on Wednesday to reduce Liverpool's lead at the top of the standings to just two points with a game in hand.

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Striker Costa ends second spell at Atletico Madrid.

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On his arrival, Xi will be welcomed by traditional peformances including 'tappu' folk drum art display at the airport by about 500 artistes.

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Mere shuffling of resources or cosmetic changes to prove a point would be counterproductive in the long run, observes Commodore Venugoptal Menon (retd).

3rd Test: South Africa sail past Windies to retain No 1 Test rankings

3rd Test: South Africa sail past Windies to retain No 1 Test rankings

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Opener Dean Elgar hit an unbeaten 60 as South Africa coasted to a comfortable eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the final Test at Newlands on Tuesday to take the three-match series 2-0 and retain their ranking as the top side in Tests.

ISRO's GSAT-30 satellite launched aboard Ariane rocket

ISRO's GSAT-30 satellite launched aboard Ariane rocket

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The 3,357-kg satellite, which was deployed from the lower passenger position of Ariane-5 launch vehicle (VA 251) into the geostationary transfer orbit, is configured on ISRO's enhanced I-3K Bus structure to provide communication services from Geostationary orbit in C and Ku bands.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: The winning images

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: The winning images

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

If you want to look at nice space pictures, then we'd highly recommend the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The UK's Royal Observatory Greenwich has chosen the winners of its 2018 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which honours photography of the cosmos across multiple categories, such as "People and Space," "Aurorae," and "Galaxies." The top prize was awarded to American photographer Brad Goldpaint, whose photo "Transport the Soul" captures Moab, Utah, with a photographer, rock formations, Andromeda and the Milky Way. This year's competition received over 4,200 entries from 91 countries around the world.

Indonesia tsunami: 373 dead, over 1,000 missing

Indonesia tsunami: 373 dead, over 1,000 missing

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

On Saturday, disaster struck the coast of southern Sumatra and the western tip of Java when a volcano known as the "child" of Krakatoa erupted, which in turn, triggered a tsunami - in which powerful waves of a height of 30-90 centimetres (1-3 feet) lashed the area.

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

India's doctrinal policy shift in combating terror by carrying out the Balakot air strikes inside Pakistan, appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff and hastening work on military modernisation marked a new beginning in 2019 in dealing with complex security challenges.

Gujarat on alert as Cyclone Nilofar heads towards west coast

Gujarat on alert as Cyclone Nilofar heads towards west coast

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Gujarat state administration is preparing to face 'Cyclone Nilofar', which has developed in the Arabian Sea and is likely to move towards the state's coast, Gujarat meteorological department said.

Mala, Helen, Nargis: How are cyclones named?

Mala, Helen, Nargis: How are cyclones named?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The World Meteorological Organisation/Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Panel on Tropical Cyclones, at its twenty-seventh session held in 2000 in Muscat, Oman, agreed to assign names to the tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.

Cyclone Fani: No flights at Bhubaneswar airport on Friday

Cyclone Fani: No flights at Bhubaneswar airport on Friday

Rediff.com2 May 2019

no flight will depart or arrive at the Kolkata airport between 9.30 pm of May 3 and 6 pm of May 4

Cyclone 'Fani' intensifies, likely to hit Odisha on Friday

Cyclone 'Fani' intensifies, likely to hit Odisha on Friday

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Centre ordered release of Rs 1,086 crore to four states as advance financial assistance for undertaking preventive and relief measures to deal with the cyclone.

Property rise tests Indian foundations

Property rise tests Indian foundations

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Since India eased rules governing foreign investment in property in 2005, western private equity funds and, now increasingly, the cash-rich states of the United Arab Emirates across the Arabian Sea from India, have flocked to the country.

Super cyclone 'Amphan' weakens, lakhs evacuated in WB, Odisha

Super cyclone 'Amphan' weakens, lakhs evacuated in WB, Odisha

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The weatherman said when 'Amphan' makes the landfall between West Bengal's Digha, some 180 km from Kolkata, and Hatiya island in Bangladesh on Wednesday afternoon or evening, it will pack sustained wind speed of 155 to 165 kmph, gusting at 185 kmph. The gale-force wind, blowing at a speed of 240 to 250 kmph and gusting to 275 kmph at one point, had lost intensity and was moving at a speed of 200 to 210 kmph, gusting to 230 kmph on Tuesday evening.

Witness heard 'non-stop shouting' from Pistorius home

Witness heard 'non-stop shouting' from Pistorius home

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

A witness heard "non-stop shouting" in the home of athletics star Oscar Pistorius shortly before his girlfriend was shot dead, the lead detective in the murder investigation said on Wednesday.

Rain hits India preparations for Australia series

Rain hits India preparations for Australia series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Play was impossible at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where the tourists are scheduled to play a non-first class tour match against an understrength representative side

Giant-killing Luton slay Norwich in FA Cup

Giant-killing Luton slay Norwich in FA Cup

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Luton Town made a mockery of the 85 places between themselves and Norwich City to become the first minor league club to beat a top-flight side in the FA Cup for 24 years on Saturday.

Monsoon cheer for India's farmers

Monsoon cheer for India's farmers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Officials said good rain in August - though it might not improve acreages much for most crops except urad, moong, and paddy - would help in improving yields in the crops already planted.

Miami Open: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

Miami Open: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Roger Federer overcame a sluggish start to defeat Filip Krajinovic 7-5, 6-3 and Kevin Anderson's booming serve proved too much for Joao Sousa as the big names advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open on Monday.

Massive search on after Coast Guard plane with 3 personnel goes missing

Massive search on after Coast Guard plane with 3 personnel goes missing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

A Coast Guard Dornier surveillance aircraft with three crew members on board went missing on Monday night off the coast of Chennai.

China defends projects in PoK, objects to India's South China Sea exploration

China defends projects in PoK, objects to India's South China Sea exploration

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

China is opposed to India's oil exploration in the South China Sea because it is a disputed area, but regards its ambitious US $46 billion (Rs 2.9 lakh crore) economic corridor through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir a "livelihood project" with issues left over from history.

Colombia beat Ivory Coast to take control of group

Colombia beat Ivory Coast to take control of group

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Colombia beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in yet another action-packed World Cup clash in Brasilia on Thursday to top Group C on six points and move within touching distance of making the knockout phase for the first time since 1990.

Injured Amla, Duminy out for Proteas trip to Australia

Injured Amla, Duminy out for Proteas trip to Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

South Africa will be without limited-overs stalwarts Hashim Amla and JP Duminy for their white-ball tour of Australia next month but welcome back all-rounder Chris Morris from injury.

Chandrayaan 2 launch called off after technical glitch

Chandrayaan 2 launch called off after technical glitch

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Indian Space Research Organisation will announce a revised launch date later.