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'I always looked at my father as a fighter'

'I always looked at my father as a fighter'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'My mother (Yogita Bali) tells me you were camera ready as soon as you came out of my womb.'

'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

England and Australia's cricketers, who will be playing in the upcoming Indian Premier League, will be available for selection for Kolkata Knight Riders' opening game on September 23, CEO Venky Mysore said.

Here's why RCB players were wearing 'Black' arm bands

Here's why RCB players were wearing 'Black' arm bands

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

RCB stars were wearing black armbands to honour Harshal's late sister.

'The hooligans started to take over'

'The hooligans started to take over'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'

IPL 2022 set to welcome fans back to the stadiums

IPL 2022 set to welcome fans back to the stadiums

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The IPL is all set to welcome fans back to the stadium after a brief hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australia expand white-ball squad amid withdrawal speculation

Australia expand white-ball squad amid withdrawal speculation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Media reports have said pace spearhead Pat Cummins, opener David Warner and several others might miss the tours after returning home following the abrupt suspension of the Indian Premier League last month.

India vs SA: Positive COVID cases will be isolated but matches will continue

India vs SA: Positive COVID cases will be isolated but matches will continue

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The BCCI and Cricket South Africa have mutually agreed that the upcoming Test and ODI series between the two teams will continue even if there is an isolated case of COVID-19 among players or support staff and close contacts will not be forced into isolation, CSA's medical officer Shuaib Manjra said.

CSK Salutes Chinna Thala!

CSK Salutes Chinna Thala!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Suresh Raina has been a part of the IPL since its inception and has scored 5,528 runs for CSK.

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'We immerse our Ganpati in a bucket at home and use that water for our plants.' 'That way, our Ganpati always remains with us.'

Indian team's break in UK to continue as planned

Indian team's break in UK to continue as planned

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The Indian team, which is in the UK for a five-Test series, is continuing its 20-day break as of now even as England's ODI team has been forced into isolation after the outbreak of COVID-19 in its squad.

Ganguly thanks players for making IPL a success

Ganguly thanks players for making IPL a success

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal echoed Ganguly's sentiment and hoped that the world's biggest T20 event will return to its full glory next year.

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Dr S Nambi Narayanan, the retired Indian Space Research Organisation scientist whose bio-pic the film is, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

According to the roadmap approved in 2019 with the involvement of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and agreed to by the stakeholders, the I-League champion team of this season (2022-23) as well as that of next year (2023-24) was to get a direct slot in the corresponding next season of top-tier ISL.

Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Monday said he is eyeing a French Open comeback this year in his quest to make a record eighth appearance at the Tokyo Olympics later this year.

Mixing COVID-19 vaccines gives good protection: Study

Mixing COVID-19 vaccines gives good protection: Study

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

According to the study, 'mixed' schedules of these vaccines induced high concentrations of antibodies against the SARS-CoV2 spike IgG protein when doses were administered four weeks apart.

'I feel like a proud papa again!'

'I feel like a proud papa again!'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Sidharth Malhotra has been getting rave reviews for his bio-pic Shershaah, and the film's producer Karan Johar can't stop preening.

Elon Musk says Twitter will charge USD 8 a month for 'blue tick'

Elon Musk says Twitter will charge USD 8 a month for 'blue tick'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Musk blasted the "current lords and peasants system for who has or doesn't have a blue checkmark", using an expletive.

Ireland-bound Team India players to get three-day break to rejuvenate

Ireland-bound Team India players to get three-day break to rejuvenate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The BCCI has decided to give the Ireland-bound Indian T20 squad, led by Hardik Pandya, a three-day break before it leaves for the two-match series in Malahide.

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The ECB said in a joint statement with CSA on Monday that the decision to postpone the tour was over concerns about the 'physical and mental wellbeing' of the touring party.

Turning Point: Spirited Delhi Capitals!

Turning Point: Spirited Delhi Capitals!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

It was a spirited performance from Delhi Capitals as they overcame a COVID-19 crisis to rout Punjab Kings by nine wickets in their IPL 2022 match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

England ODI series called off on medical grounds

England ODI series called off on medical grounds

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

England's One-Day International series with South Africa has been cancelled after reported breaches of the teams' bio-secure environment in Cape Town.

What's Virat having for Breakfast?

What's Virat having for Breakfast?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'When you sneak in a quick breakfast and feel mighty victorious.'

Archer breach could have cost ECB millions, says Giles

Archer breach could have cost ECB millions, says Giles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Paceman Jofra Archer's breach of bio-secure protocols could have been a "disaster" and ended up costing the board tens of millions of pounds, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) director of cricket Ashley Giles has said. England dropped Archer from the second Test against the West Indies following the breach, announcing the decision only hours before the start of the match on Thursday.

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines protect against Delta variant: Study

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines protect against Delta variant: Study

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Researchers at Public Health Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, UK, found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine offered better protection against the Delta variant compared to the Oxford-AstraZeneca preventive, known as Covishield in India.

Baroda cricketer suspended for indiscipline

Baroda cricketer suspended for indiscipline

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

The decision to suspend Hooda was taken during the Apex Council meeting of the BCA which was held on Thursday evening.

Olympic champ Neeraj returns to training

Olympic champ Neeraj returns to training

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The 23-year-old Chopra, who had won an Olympic gold with a throw of 87.58m, had said that his next target would be to win a medal in the World Championships in the US next year.

Check out the COVID-19 protocols for the IPL

Check out the COVID-19 protocols for the IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

BCCI is leaving no stone unturned to hold the upcoming edition of the IPL without any glitch

WHO seeks 'additional clarifications' from Bharat Biotech

WHO seeks 'additional clarifications' from Bharat Biotech

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The technical advisory group will now meet on November 3 for a final assessment.

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Labour union leader Shrirang Barge said the state government would have known Dharmadhikari has a massive following and that the event would have attracted several lakh people, so why were arrangements for water, shade etc, missing.

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Increasing sugar production shall create problems for the industry, whereas boosting ethanol output can bring rich returns, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told sugar mills on Wednesday. Speaking at a conference on sugar and ethanol, organised by the Indian Sugar Mills Association, Gadkari surprised the audience comprising senior executives of sugar mills by stating that the future will become bleak for the industry if it continues to churn out high quantities of sugar. "We need more ethanol than sugar. Also, bio-ethanol is the way to go as it can be stored for a longer duration as compared to conventional ethanol. "If you increase sugar production, it will create more problems for you.

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

South Africa won the first Test in Durban by 220 runs, where they bowled Bangladesh out for 53 in their second innings.

Is Hooda-Krunal relationship healing?

Is Hooda-Krunal relationship healing?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

'Krunal Pandya is like my brother, and brothers do fight. We are playing with one aim, which is to win games for LSG.'

Bommai rejects Kerala CM's rail infra proposals citing environmental concerns

Bommai rejects Kerala CM's rail infra proposals citing environmental concerns

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Bommai rejected all the key infrastructure related proposals of Kerala, saying it will damage the eco-sensitive zones and wildlife sanctuaries.

Rohit is a 'Proud girl dad'

Rohit is a 'Proud girl dad'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Rohit Sharma leaves no stone unturned to play doting dad to daughter Samaira.

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem, cheers Sukanya Verma.

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL citing bubble fatigue

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL citing bubble fatigue

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Jason Roy was signed by Gujarat Titans for his base price of Rs 2 crore at the mega auction.

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.

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Earlier in April, Pfizer said that it had offered a not-for-profit price for its vaccine for the government immunisation programme in India and it remains committed to continuing engagement with the government to make the vaccine available in India.

Sri Lanka's Test players arrive in Dharamsala

Sri Lanka's Test players arrive in Dharamsala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The 18-member Sri Lanka Test squad, led by star batter Dimuth Karunaratne and featuring veterans such as Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal, checked in Dharamsala on Friday.

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White has confirmed that Kiwi players involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 would be allowed to re-join their franchises and complete the competition when it re-starts in September.