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England's Buttler to miss third T20I after leaving 'bubble'

England's Buttler to miss third T20I after leaving 'bubble'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Batsman Jos Buttler will not play in the third Twenty20 international against Australia after leaving the team's bio-secure bubble to be with his family, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

I cried often in my room in Australia after my father's demise: Siraj

I cried often in my room in Australia after my father's demise: Siraj

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Mohammed Siraj was in Australia for his first Test tour when his father Mohammed Ghaus passed away and had to tackle the emotional phase to concentrate on cricket on that trip.

Why this Actor became a Sportscaster

Why this Actor became a Sportscaster

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'I have been lucky to be able to show my talent more as a sports anchor, and I could do this for life!'

5 tips to get more likes on your dating profile

5 tips to get more likes on your dating profile

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

On a dating app, you have 0.5 seconds to decide whether you like someone enough before you go to their bio and connect with them, ays Ravi Mittal, founder of the dating app QuackQuack.

Kejriwal unveils 15-point plan to fight air pollution ahead of winter

Kejriwal unveils 15-point plan to fight air pollution ahead of winter

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The chief minister said certain steps by the government, including the introduction of an electric vehicle policy in 2020 and 24-hour electricity supply, had led to an 18.6 per cent decline in air pollution levels in the last four years.

Pujara, Hanuma may have 6-day quarantine in Dubai ahead of Aus tour

Pujara, Hanuma may have 6-day quarantine in Dubai ahead of Aus tour

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The BCCI is trying to work out the logistics to smoothly transfer the squad from one bio-bubble in the UAE to another in Australia where they might have to go for a two-week quarantine unless the rules are relaxed.

IPL 2022: COVID-19 strikes Delhi Capitals; Mitchell Marsh hospitalised

IPL 2022: COVID-19 strikes Delhi Capitals; Mitchell Marsh hospitalised

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 in a second RT-PCR test along with two support staff, causing fear and panic among rest of the Delhi Capitals squad in Mumbai on Monday.

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career for you.

Tour length should take 'bubble' toll into account: Kohli

Tour length should take 'bubble' toll into account: Kohli

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Indian team departs on a long tour of Australia right after the IPL, moving into one bio-bubble from another.

BMC claims Mumbai received bid from Pfizer for vaccine, company denies

BMC claims Mumbai received bid from Pfizer for vaccine, company denies

Rediff.com25 May 2021

After Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal claimed that Mumbai has received a bid from Pfizer in response to its COVID-19 vaccine procurement tender, Pfizer issued a statement clarifying that it has made no such bid.

Ganguly hails India after Kohli & Co enter WTC final

Ganguly hails India after Kohli & Co enter WTC final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'Congratulations Team India for winning the series and getting to the finals of WTC'

Why Shahid replaced Abhishek

Why Shahid replaced Abhishek

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

A change of producer meant Bachchan Jr was out and Kapoor Jr was in.

Rohit takes over as India's Test captain in Kohli's 100th

Rohit takes over as India's Test captain in Kohli's 100th

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The spotlight will, however, continue to be on the 33-year-old Kohli in Mohali with the contest against Sri Lanka being his 100th Test match for the country.

South Africa-England ODI abandoned after positive COVID-19 tests

South Africa-England ODI abandoned after positive COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Sunday's One Day International between South Africa and England in Paarl has been abandoned after two hotel workers in the teams' bio-secure environment tested positive for the coronavirus, match host broadcaster SuperSport reported.

Boys were like zombies in 1st Test: Shastri

Boys were like zombies in 1st Test: Shastri

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Ravi Shastri pointed that it is 'really tough' living in a bio-secure environment.

Tired of waiting, options open: Sonia Gandhi aide's son

Tired of waiting, options open: Sonia Gandhi aide's son

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Faisal Patel's tweet did not mention what kind of encouragement he was looking for, however, many believe it could be linked to his possible electoral debut.

K L Rahul, Ahan Shetty share 'happy vibes

K L Rahul, Ahan Shetty share 'happy vibes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

K L Rahul seems to spending time with Athiya Shetty, her brother Ahan Shetty and her parents Mana and Suneil Shetty during his 20-day break from the bio-bubble, which ends on Tuesday, July 13.

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids.

'GM Mustard Must Be Uprooted And Burnt'

'GM Mustard Must Be Uprooted And Burnt'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'Why should our government opt for unproven technology that has been rejected by most countries across the globe?' 'Being dependent on any other nation to supply you seed for your good crops is another form of slavery.'

BCCI plans domestic season from Dec 20 amid COVID-19

BCCI plans domestic season from Dec 20 amid COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

BCCI has sought the state associations' view on the structure of the curtailed season for which it plans to create six bio-secure hubs across the country between December and March.

South Africa release Rabada on eve of India ODI series

South Africa release Rabada on eve of India ODI series

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The board said no replacement will be brought in for Rabada as there is an extended squad in place in the Bio-Secure Environment (BSE), but George Linde has been retained from the Test team as an extra spin-bowling option for the series.

Kapil Sharma to play himself in biopic

Kapil Sharma to play himself in biopic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'Kapil has given Mahavir Jain the consent to make the film as honestly as humanly possible.'

'No way I would go to Australia for Ashes!'

'No way I would go to Australia for Ashes!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Kevin Piertersen has urged to scrap 'ridiculous quarantine rules' ahead of Ashes, while many England players mull boycotting the five-match series.

Samaira and Rohit have lots of FUN!

Samaira and Rohit have lots of FUN!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'If you want to learn to be happy, let a kid remind you how!'

US gives full approval to Pfizer Covid vaccine

US gives full approval to Pfizer Covid vaccine

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

More than 200 million Pfizer doses have been administered in the US, and hundreds of millions more worldwide, since December.

WHO nod for Covaxin expected any time now

WHO nod for Covaxin expected any time now

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

A technical advisory group of the World Health Organisation was on Tuesday reviewing data on Covaxin for the emergency use listing of India's indigenously-made vaccine and it could pronounce its decision within the next 24 hours or so, a spokesperson said.

India's tour could be used to counter COVID-19

India's tour could be used to counter COVID-19

Rediff.com21 May 2020

In the bio-bubble or bio-secure model, a venue should have the capacity to house around 350 people - including players, broadcasters, media and other staff - either on site or very close by.

Report indicates Wuhan scientists got sick with Covid before outbreak

Report indicates Wuhan scientists got sick with Covid before outbreak

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Three researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology sought hospital care in November 2019, weeks before Beijing disclosed the COVID-19 pandemic, a United States media report said, citing a previously undisclosed American intelligence document that could add weight to growing calls for a full scale probe of whether the coronavirus may have escaped from China's top bio lab.

African swine fever reported in Kerala's Wayanad, 300 pigs to be culled

African swine fever reported in Kerala's Wayanad, 300 pigs to be culled

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

African swine fever has been reported from two farms at Mananthavady in Kerala's Wayanad district, officials said on Friday.

All about COVID-19 testing rules for players during IPL

All about COVID-19 testing rules for players during IPL

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Indian players and support staff will have to return negative for COVID-19 at least five times before they start training in the UAE and subsequently will be tested every fifth day during the IPL, according to a draft prepared by the BCCI.

In principle nod for 10% quota for Agniveers in central forces: Govt in RS

In principle nod for 10% quota for Agniveers in central forces: Govt in RS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The government has given "in-principle approval" for 10 per cent reservation in the Central Armed Police Forces like the Central Reserve Police Force and Border Security Force for 'Agniveers' after their service in the military, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Coach Bartonietz to train Neeraj till 2024 Paris Games

Coach Bartonietz to train Neeraj till 2024 Paris Games

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will continue to train with his German coach, Klaus Bartonietz, whose contract has been extended till the 2024 Paris Games, the Athletics Federation of India confirmed on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals Enjoy The Beach

Delhi Capitals Enjoy The Beach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

After their thrilling win against the Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals' players enjoyed a well-earned day off at the beach.

Delhi Capitals want COVID-19 vaccines for team ahead of IPL

Delhi Capitals want COVID-19 vaccines for team ahead of IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals on Saturday said that it has made a request to the BCCI for the COVID-19 vaccination of its players ahead of the T20 league starting on April 9.

India, KKR pacer Prasidh Krishna is COVID positive

India, KKR pacer Prasidh Krishna is COVID positive

Rediff.com8 May 2021

According to the BCCI source, both Krishna and Warrier contracted the virus from Chakravarthy during one of the training sessions. He said Krishna is Chakravarthy's close friend.

Joshimath land subsidence mainly due to NTPC's hydel project: Experts

Joshimath land subsidence mainly due to NTPC's hydel project: Experts

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

They said rampant infrastructure development without a plan is making the fragile Himalayan ecosystem even more vulnerable to the effects of climate change which acts as a force-multiplier.

Bumrah, Rohit get lovey-dovey...

Bumrah, Rohit get lovey-dovey...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma shared adorable pix with their wives.

A week after baby, Virat gets image makeover

A week after baby, Virat gets image makeover

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'A proud husband and father' is what it now says a week after Anushka Sharma and the skipper welcomed their daughter on January 11.

I-League suspended as 8 players test COVID-19 positive

I-League suspended as 8 players test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Five players and three team officials from Real Kashmir FC, one player each from Mohammedan Sporting, debutants Sreenidi Deccan FC and Aizawl FC returned positive in the tests, conducted in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

U-19 WC: India captain Dhull, 4 others recover from Covid

U-19 WC: India captain Dhull, 4 others recover from Covid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Five India players who were infected with COVID-19, including skipper Yash Dhull, have recovered and are available for the Under-19 World Cup quarter-final against Bangladesh.