News for '-race-against-time'

Serum Institute's race to produce COVID-19 vaccine

Serum Institute's race to produce COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'People are already sending congratulatory messages. But I have said, "Please don't until the trials are over".'

Bangladesh skipper faces race to be fit for India Test

Bangladesh skipper faces race to be fit for India Test

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim faces a race against time to be fit for the one-off Test against India next month after the wicketkeeper-batsman was advised a week's rest to recover from a finger injury.

Delhi riots: 'Truth had to be told'

Delhi riots: 'Truth had to be told'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'Especially at a time when truth is being twisted and a new narrative is being manufactured.'

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

As NCLAT chair, lack of basic infrastructure remains Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge. The lack of permanent staff to take down orders in shorthand and later type them out for him to correct is just one among many. In cases where there are a number of intervening parties and applicants, the courtroom is often so jam-packed that even the senior advocates have failed to find place inside.

Cong, NCP likely to begin seat-sharing talks

Cong, NCP likely to begin seat-sharing talks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who arrived in New Delhi after marathon talks with party leaders in Mumbai on poll preparations, said Congress has to take the initiative for the seat-sharing talks.He told reporters that "instead of wasting time in delaying the issue, let us accept the number (of seats) as last time".

'I'm close to full fitness and confident of bowling well in the Test series'

'I'm close to full fitness and confident of bowling well in the Test series'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Racing against time to get fit for the Test series against South Africa, starting November 5, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says he is close to regaining full fitness and is confident of bowling well in the four-match series.

'London Dreams is more like Mamma Mia'

'London Dreams is more like Mamma Mia'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Vipul Shah on directing Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan and Asin in London Dreams.

'80 Percent fit' Ronaldo set to miss another La Liga game

'80 Percent fit' Ronaldo set to miss another La Liga game

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo faces a race against time to be fit for the Champions League semi-final second leg with Manchester City on May 4.

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Over 5 million alumni from the Indian Institutes of Technology, Mumbai University and Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, plan to raise Rs 21,000 crore to start the world's largest infection testing lab in Mumbai.

Bush admn woos Indian Americans to push N-deal

Bush admn woos Indian Americans to push N-deal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2008

The administration is leaving no stone unturned as it races against time to have the US-India civilian nuclear agreement completed by the Congressional adjournment date of September 26 even if indications are there that the lawmakers may return for a Lame-Duck Session after the November 4 presidential elections.

Govt recovers Rs 18,000 crore tax

Govt recovers Rs 18,000 crore tax

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

The government's direct tax collection of Rs 3,12,000 crore (Rs 3.12 trillion) as of March 17 includes Rs 18,000 crore (Rs 180 billion) recovered by taxmen from regular tax payers and corporate assesses who were trying to understate their liabilities.

Earthquake toll in China crosses 12,000

Earthquake toll in China crosses 12,000

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Thousands of Chinese troops and medical teams have been dispatched to the worst-affected Sichuan province. The Sichuan provincial seismological bureau said more than 1,180 aftershocks up to magnitude six on the Richter scale have been recorded as of 5 am (local time) on Tuesday.

Rice pushing for nuke deal before Sept 26

Rice pushing for nuke deal before Sept 26

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

As the United States Senate prepared for a crucial hearing on the Indo-US nuclear deal, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was in the midst of another round of hectic lobbying with key lawmakers to secure Congress' approval of the pact before its session ends on September 26. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee' hearing later on Tuesday is seen as a positive sign in getting the endorsement of the Senate for the nuke deal.

Playing Big B's live-in girlfriend!

Playing Big B's live-in girlfriend!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Shefali Shah talks about her role in Rituparna Ghosh's film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Arjun Rampal. The film, which is releasing this Friday, is an adaptation of Utpal Dutt's play Aajker Shahjahan.

Perfect opportunity for youngsters to seal World Cup spots: Finch

Perfect opportunity for youngsters to seal World Cup spots: Finch

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

'With the two T20 matches (against India), it's a chance for the guys to continue on their Big Bash form and test themselves against the best in the world in their own conditions'

Update! Neymar out for three months!

Update! Neymar out for three months!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Neymar faces a race against time to be fit for this year's World Cup finals after the Brazil team doctor was quoted on Thursday saying that he would be out for up to three months with a foot injury.

Government trying to get Left nod for IAEA meet

Government trying to get Left nod for IAEA meet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

Racing against time, the government made the attempt during a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and top Left leaders Prakash Karat and A B Bardhan in the presence of United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

Three-year-old girl's 26-hour ordeal ends

Three-year-old girl's 26-hour ordeal ends

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

A three-year-old girl fell into a 45-feet deep borewell at a village near Agra on Tuesday night and rescue operations were on to pull out the girl from the pit. Vandana fell into the borewell in Hulaspura village while playing with her father, police said. Food and oxygen are being supplied to the girl through ropes from the surface. The rescuers said it will take another couple of hours to pull the girl out from the pit and added that her voice could be heard.

How was the workload managed during IPL?

How was the workload managed during IPL?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Mohammad Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav played all their 14 league games.

4 boys rescued from Thai cave, op to resume in 10-20 hours

4 boys rescued from Thai cave, op to resume in 10-20 hours

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The rescued boys have been taken to a hospital by ambulances for medical treatment.

Hope for Sonu's rescue diminishes

Hope for Sonu's rescue diminishes

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Army and police were still working to rescue the boy, who fell into the well 48 hours ago but they do not appear anywhere close to taking him out.

Wawrinka into Dubai final as injured Kyrgios withdraws

Wawrinka into Dubai final as injured Kyrgios withdraws

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Stan Wawrinka reached his second final of the season as Nick Kyrgios retired injured from their semi-final at the ATP Dubai Championships on Friday. The Australian quit due to back pain while trailing 6-4, 3-0, having had on-court treatment after the seventh game of the opening set. Wawrinka now moves into position for a possible second trophy of the season after winning in Chennai to start the year. The French Open champion will face either sixth seed Feliciano Lopez, who advanced in the quarter-finals when Novak Djokovic was unable to continue due to an eye infections or former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis. Wawrinka, ranked fourth, carries an enviable record into the Saturday title match at the Aviation Club, having won his last eight finals.

Shefali Shah on Gandhi My Father

Shefali Shah on Gandhi My Father

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Shefali Shah on her role in Gandhi My Father.

CBI team to leave for Argentina on Feb 28

CBI team to leave for Argentina on Feb 28

Rediff.com25 Feb 2007

The paperwork is expected to be completed on Monday and Tuesday.

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Can the newly-minted Jal Shakti ministry bring water to some 19 crore Indian households that have never had taps or heard the sound of flowing water, wonders Vinayak Chatterjee.

The Sacred Games 2 Review

The Sacred Games 2 Review

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sacred Games 2 is an upgrade, and is shaping up to be one of India's great cultural events, feels Sreehari Nair.

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

A large team led by Kumar Mangalam Birla has taken charge of the integration process.

60 investors make a beeline for BSE

60 investors make a beeline for BSE

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Brokers have till Friday to submit half their shares.

Woman survives after cooker handle pierces skull

Woman survives after cooker handle pierces skull

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

Thengil Tarabai, a 40-year-old housewife, was brought to the city's Jehangir Hospital on February 19, with the cooker handle firmly lodged in her head, the lid protruding out of her eye cavity, hospital officials said.

Wish Amitabh Bachchan!

Wish Amitabh Bachchan!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

SMS your greetings to the Bollywood legend.

Symonds doubtful for World Cup, says physio

Symonds doubtful for World Cup, says physio

Rediff.com4 Feb 2007

Symonds ruptured the tendon on his bicep while batting in the tri-series match against England in Sydney on Friday

South Africa's De Kock in doubt for World Cup

South Africa's De Kock in doubt for World Cup

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup.

Flintoff may not bowl in Champions Trophy

Flintoff may not bowl in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

England skipper Andrew Flintoff is unsure whether he will be able to bowl in the Champions Trophy as he continues to make his comeback following ankle surgery.

Akshay beats SRK, Salman!

Akshay beats SRK, Salman!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

An ajnabee called Amitabh

An ajnabee called Amitabh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Your favourite Holi song?

Your favourite Holi song?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Tell us!

Afghanistan: 'Worst avalanche in 30 years' claims 250 lives

Afghanistan: 'Worst avalanche in 30 years' claims 250 lives

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

At least 250 people have died amid massive avalanches and flooding in Afghanistan.

Akshay's films make Rs 1 billion

Akshay's films make Rs 1 billion

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

The actor is becoming one of the most bankable Bollywood stars.

At Roland Garros, Nadal is still untouchable

At Roland Garros, Nadal is still untouchable

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Austria's Dominic Thiem strained every sinew trying to cling on to the 32-year-old Spaniard and at times even gained a precarious foothold in his first Grand Slam final.

Waqt premieres in Mumbai!

Waqt premieres in Mumbai!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005