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Champions League final round could be anybody's game

Champions League final round could be anybody's game

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

If two or more clubs are level on points at the end of the group stage, a number of criteria will be taken into consideration to decide the qualifiers for the next round, starting with the head-to-head record among the teams in question. It then goes to superior goal difference and then goals scored in those matches.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

India edges out China in creating new unicorns in H1CY22: Hurun report

India edges out China in creating new unicorns in H1CY22: Hurun report

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

India overtook China to add the most number of new unicorns--start-ups valued at $1 billion or more--in the first half of 2022 despite a funding winter haunting entrepreneurs in the south Asian nation. India added 14 new unicorns in the period (H1 2022) and China had 11, according to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2022. The US led the ranking by adding 138 start-ups in the unicorn club.

Dravid recovers from COVID, to join team in Dubai

Dravid recovers from COVID, to join team in Dubai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Head coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and is set to join the Indian team ahead of its much-awaited Asia Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

RBI slows pace of interest rate hikes but hints at more to come

RBI slows pace of interest rate hikes but hints at more to come

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday hiked key benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.5 per cent, citing sticky core inflation. This is the sixth time interest rate has been hiked by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) since May last year, taking the total quantum of hike to 250 basis points. Announcing the bi-monthly monetary policy, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) by a majority decided to raise the policy repo rate by 25 basis points and keep a 'strong vigil' on inflation outlook.

Why team should look at exploring different coaches across formats

Why team should look at exploring different coaches across formats

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Buttler feels other teams should seriously look at exploring different coaches option.

Akasa Air aims to operate over 250 flights per week on nine domestic routes by October

Akasa Air aims to operate over 250 flights per week on nine domestic routes by October

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Newly-launched carrier Akasa Air is aiming for over 250 flights per week operating over nine domestic routes by the second week of October, the airline said on Friday as it announced entry in the highly-competitive Delhi market. The airline, founded by late stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala along with aviation industry veteran Vinay Dube, launched its operations on August 7 with a flight to Ahmedabad from the financial capital. Since then, it has expanded the route network to Chennai, Kochi, Bengaluru.

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

Images from Congress campaign that struck a chord

Images from Congress campaign that struck a chord

Rediff.com13 May 2023

It was not just these instances but also some images from the Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' last year when it was passing through the state remain etched in people's memory.

Moosewala Murder: CSI On The Job

Moosewala Murder: CSI On The Job

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Sidhu Moosewala -- who seems to have a huge following, given the fact that a memorial billboard was put up outside a garden in Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex area on Monday -- had asked his bodyguards to stay home and decided to drive the jeep himself.

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Upon his return, the PM is slated to get a gala welcome from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Proposal to make 6 airbags mandatory in cars deferred by a year to October '23

Proposal to make 6 airbags mandatory in cars deferred by a year to October '23

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The government has deferred the implementation of the proposal to make six airbags mandatory in passenger cars by one year to October 1, 2023, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. The government had earlier planned to make six airbags mandatory in eight-seater vehicles for enhanced safety of occupants from October 1, 2022. "Considering the global supply chain constraints being faced by the auto industry and its impact on the macroeconomic scenario, it has been decided to implement the proposal mandating a minimum of 6 Airbags in Passenger Cars (M-1 Category) w.e.f 01st October 2023," Gadkari said in a tweet.

Domestic air passenger traffic at 111 lakh in Dec; up 52% y-o-y

Domestic air passenger traffic at 111 lakh in Dec; up 52% y-o-y

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Domestic air passenger traffic remained 44 per cent lower in the April-December 2021 against the corresponding period of FY20, but saw a jump of 52 per cent year-on-year to 111 lakh in December 2021, according to rating agency ICRA. The total domestic passenger traffic had stood at 73 lakh in December 2020, according to a report by the rating agency. It also said that the emergence of new coronavirus variant and reactionary restrictions impacting air travel remain near term-challenges for the airline industry.

'The 36 days in jail made Varavara Rao a star'

'The 36 days in jail made Varavara Rao a star'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'I asked him why were he and other writers being targeted.' 'I saw his point of view, that he and others being writers, their work was popular and well-appreciated by people, especially the youth.' 'This made the State fear them.'

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Rohit will lead Indian in the two-Test series in the West Indies and then perhaps sit with BCCI and decide on his future in traditional format.

After historic Moon landing, ISRO launches maiden solar mission Aditya- L1

After historic Moon landing, ISRO launches maiden solar mission Aditya- L1

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The successful launch of the maiden solar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation came on the heels of the historic lunar landing mission - Chandrayaan-3.

Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises

Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar

After 2 yrs, India to resume scheduled international flights from Mar 27

After 2 yrs, India to resume scheduled international flights from Mar 27

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The government has decided to restart scheduled international flight services from March 27 after a two years hiatus due to COVID-19, according to civil aviation ministry officials.

Modi's brother, family leave for Ahmedabad after recovery, to meet mother

Modi's brother, family leave for Ahmedabad after recovery, to meet mother

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Mysuru district in-charge minister S T Somashekar was present, as the family left for Ahmedabad.

Senior Cong leaders rush to Himachal as party set to get majority

Senior Cong leaders rush to Himachal as party set to get majority

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Congress is sending Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, senior leaders Bhupinder Hooda and Rajeev Shukla to Himachal Pradesh on Thursday with the possibility of the party getting a majority in the hill state.

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'There is a healthy culture of learning.'

Vistara to add 10 planes, 1,000 people this fiscal

Vistara to add 10 planes, 1,000 people this fiscal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Full service carrier Vistara expects to add a total of 10 planes as well as hire more than 1,000 people in the current financial year and has shelved plans to fly to the US, according to a top executive. Currently, Vistara, which is set to be merged with Air India, has a fleet of 61 aircraft and a staff strength of over 5,200. During an interaction in Istanbul this week, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan said there has been a ready pool of talent, especially pilots and cabin crew members, with the collapse of Go First.

Two Pakistani boxers missing in Birmingham after CWG

Two Pakistani boxers missing in Birmingham after CWG

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

He said the team management has informed the Pakistan High Commission in the UK and the relevant authorities in London about the disappearance of Suleman and Nazeerullah.

Indians from Ukraine can return via Qatar, says govt, but not clear how

Indians from Ukraine can return via Qatar, says govt, but not clear how

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Centre on Thursday said Indian passengers from Ukraine can return via Qatar, with aviation industry experts stating that civilian flights will restart from Ukraine only when its airspace opens.

17 arrested with AK-47s, machine gun over US gurdwara shootings

17 arrested with AK-47s, machine gun over US gurdwara shootings

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Two of the people arrested are mafia members who are "wanted on a number of murders" in India.

PIX: Djokovic happy to be back in Australia

PIX: Djokovic happy to be back in Australia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic cruised through his first singles match in Australia since being deported last year.

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

Dejected Athiya After Rahul's Dismissal

Dejected Athiya After Rahul's Dismissal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

When KL Rahul came out to bat, Athiya's joy was short lived.

Petition to allow Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures

Petition to allow Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the USTA to work with the country's government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the US Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed.

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

'Family, friends, far off relatives, almost everyone has been impacted by nature's fury.'

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

But the presidency of India then won't be the same, says author and columnist Shobhaa De in a no-holds-barred conversation.

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"They look to us as role models. We are just happy to be in this position, to give them a pathway and to show them that your dreams are possible as long as you work hard for them."

Why's A B de Villiers Back At RCB?

Why's A B de Villiers Back At RCB?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A B de Villiers, who is not keen on coaching, could take over as RCB mentor.

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

He urged people not to panic and clarified that there was no change in the guidelines for international air travel so far.

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Winning the gold at the World Championships in August and breaching the magical 90m mark are Neeraj Chopra's targets this year.

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The VAR system took several minutes to confirm the ball had not gone out before Mitoma's touch

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Prevent highly intoxicated travellers from boarding the aircraft, limit alcohol intake, instal CCTV cameras and sensitise staff about sexual harassment -- are part of the detailed guidelines given by the Delhi Commission for Women to the aviation regulator amid rising incidents of unruly passengers on flights.

Taiwan Shows Its Air Power To China

Taiwan Shows Its Air Power To China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Taiwan's air force showed their preparedness as Chinese aircraft flew past the 68 nautical mile closest pointsto the island.