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IPL 2021: Samson named RR captain, Raina retained by CSK

IPL 2021: Samson named RR captain, Raina retained by CSK

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

CSK's Harbhajan Singh and Mumbai Indians' Lasith Malinga were among the other big names to be released by their respective sides ahead of next month's auction.

Quiz: Are you overdosing on vitamins?

Quiz: Are you overdosing on vitamins?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Too much of health supplements can be dangerous for your health. Find out how.

Nadal to make comeback in December

Nadal to make comeback in December

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal will return to action at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships exhibition event in Abu Dhabi in December.

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Easing restrictions, all private hospitals were on Tuesday allowed to give the vaccines if they adhere to the laid down norms, while the 9 am to 5 pm timing was also done away with.

Weightlifting federation probe reveals corruption, doping cover-ups

Weightlifting federation probe reveals corruption, doping cover-ups

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) was plagued by decades of corruption orchestrated by autocratic former president Tamas Ajan, said Richard McLaren after he led an independent investigation into the governing body. McLaren, the Canadian law professor whose findings in July 2016 led to Russia being banned from all international athletic competitions, including the Rio Olympics, told reporters on Thursday that the IWF was rife with corruption. This included vote buying, doping cover-ups and $10.4 million in cash that cannot be accounted for.

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Some lessons to be learnt here!

We didn't deserve to win: Kohli criticises bowling, fielding

We didn't deserve to win: Kohli criticises bowling, fielding

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The five-wicket defeat in Mt. Maunganui meant that India lost the series 0-3. It was India's first whitewash in 31 years in an ODI series in which all matches have been played.

What ails the cruise ship industry

What ails the cruise ship industry

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

From the Costa Concordia disaster to the stranded Carnival Triumph, a look at recent problems plaguing the cruise ship industry.

Govt nominates ex-CJI Gogoi to Rajya Sabha

Govt nominates ex-CJI Gogoi to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

He will be the first former Chief Justice of India to be nominated to Rajya Sabha. Former Chief Justice Ranganath Misra was also a Rajya Sabha member but he was elected on a Congress party ticket.

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

ISL: Mumbai City inflict first defeat on Hyderabad

ISL: Mumbai City inflict first defeat on Hyderabad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Adam Le Fondre put Sergio Lobera's men further ahead in the 59th minute as Hyderabad tasted their first defeat of the season.

AIFF backs ISL as domestic turmoil continues

AIFF backs ISL as domestic turmoil continues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Openly backing the ISL as the country's elite competition for the first time, the Indian FA (AIFF) said its recommendation was based on the Master Rights Agreement it signed in 2010 with its commercial partners Football Sports Development Limited.

Why Team India has so many injuries...

Why Team India has so many injuries...

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The Indian team has turned into a mini-hospital with multiple players nursing injuries.

Top Indian executive of cement company shot dead in Ethiopia

Top Indian executive of cement company shot dead in Ethiopia

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Deep Kamra, the country manager of Dangote Cement -- owned by Nigeria's Dangote Industries Limited -- was attacked on Wednesday in the restive Oromiya region.

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A stone-faced Sharapova was left to ponder a 6-1, 6-1 drubbing that proved once again Williams has all the answers when the pair meet on court.

Sharapova - inspirational and a great fighter

Sharapova - inspirational and a great fighter

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Maria Sharapova's fellow players described her as inspirational and praised her fighting spirit following the Russian's announcement of her retirement from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday. The injury-plagued Sharapova, renowned for her never-say-die approach to the sport despite regularly being hampered by shoulder problems, won five Grand Slam titles.

Inter, AS Roma ban Italian newspaper for racist headline

Inter, AS Roma ban Italian newspaper for racist headline

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport has been condemned by anti-racism group Fare for using the headline "Black Friday" along with a picture of players Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku to preview Friday's match between Inter Milan and AS Roma.

US allows 'game-changer' saliva-based Covid test

US allows 'game-changer' saliva-based Covid test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The new test it will enable rapid testing amongst more people easily.

PM Modi calls for opposing evils of terrorism, radicalism

PM Modi calls for opposing evils of terrorism, radicalism

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that those who believe in humanity and civilised values must come together and defend it at all costs as he called for resolutely opposing the evils of terrorism, radicalism and violence that has plagued the world.

Nadal pulls out of Brisbane International

Nadal pulls out of Brisbane International

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Lucky loser Taro Daniel will replace Nadal in the second round against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Bihar NDA hails Rhea's arrest; DGP claims vindication

Bihar NDA hails Rhea's arrest; DGP claims vindication

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The JD(U)-BJP alliance also lambasted the actress for lodging a 'baseless' first information report against the sisters of the deceased actor and questioned the 'support' extended to her by the Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra, for 'reasons the Shiv Sena knows better'.

Nokia X: Better than Android phones in its price band

Nokia X: Better than Android phones in its price band

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Nokia X is based on the Lumia- and Asha-like designs.

Bulls lose nerve; Sensex, Nifty end in red

Bulls lose nerve; Sensex, Nifty end in red

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Yes Bank and Tata Motors were the biggest losers in the Sensex pack, slumping 8 per cent.

Coronavirus lockdown: Bruyne to defer retirement

Coronavirus lockdown: Bruyne to defer retirement

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'After this lockdown, I cannot stay at home. I told her I'm going to take two years more.'

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The US is learnt to have asked Israel to sever ties with China, especially in areas with security risks.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

Jwala expresses desire to join BAI to change fate of doubles players

Jwala expresses desire to join BAI to change fate of doubles players

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'I want to join the association in the administration, may be as an advisor to address the plaguing issues of Indian doubles'

Take a look at what tops World Player of the Year Messi's 2014 wish list

Take a look at what tops World Player of the Year Messi's 2014 wish list

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is hoping for an injury free 2014 as his recovery from a thigh injury nears completion, the World Player of the Year said on Monday.

Centre allows 4G on trial in 2 J-K districts after Aug 15

Centre allows 4G on trial in 2 J-K districts after Aug 15

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The committee has decided that access to 4G internet in J-K will be given in a calibrated manner and outcome of the trial will be reviewed after two months.

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

England expressed concern over the strength of the bio-secure environment after the positive result, while a South African team investigation has not yet shown how the unnamed player caught the virus.

The assault of the boots

The assault of the boots

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

'Closets brimmed and overflowed.' 'The dining cabinet was emptied to stock footwear.' 'They were thrust into bookshelves still in their wrapping.' 'It was like a boot plague for which there was no antidote,' says Kishore Singh.

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Meel Patthar is, both by theme and design, a tragedy of inertia, observes Rohit Satish Nair.

Protesting Bangladesh bowler concedes 92 runs in four balls!

Protesting Bangladesh bowler concedes 92 runs in four balls!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

No balls, wides reign as Bangladesh bowler protests umpiring

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rafael Nadal will skip the Miami Open that begins later this month in a bid to recover from a back injury in time for the clay court swing

When Serena Williams did not finish...

When Serena Williams did not finish...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Serena Williams has won 21 Grand Slam titles but failed to finish 5km run in Miami, Florida.

Is there anything for India to celebrate?

Is there anything for India to celebrate?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'India resembles not just the more turbulent bits of its own past, but other 'managed' democracies, where all institutional strength and independence have been hollowed out to serve political power,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

PHOTOS: 12 Pakistani women who dared to lift the veil

PHOTOS: 12 Pakistani women who dared to lift the veil

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Though instability continues to plague Pakistan and many areas are dominated by social conservatism, some of the country's more affluent women have worked to fashion a very different kind of lifestyle for themselves. From being a pilates instructor to a rock climber, meet the feisty women who have broken away from tradition and shattered stereotypes.

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A common feature in India is the lag between the occurrence of frauds and the time they are actually reported.