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Ashwin not thinking about Kumble's 619 wicket mark

Ashwin not thinking about Kumble's 619 wicket mark

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin has stopped bothering about landmarks 'long, long time back' as his only endeavour is to work on his craft and be useful every time when he plays for India.

Indian team to travel together to Sydney for 3rd Test

Indian team to travel together to Sydney for 3rd Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

It is understood that the controversy has not gone down well with the travelling team and it is not amused with how Cricket Australia has so far handled the issue.

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup team for the World Group 1 play-off tie against Denmark in New Delhi next month.

Anushka Is In Mumbai. Not in Dubai.

Anushka Is In Mumbai. Not in Dubai.

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Anushka Sharma is not with husband Virat Kohli, who is playing the IPL in the UAE.

Why This IPL Picture Is Going Viral!

Why This IPL Picture Is Going Viral!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

On any given day, team-mates celebrating a wicket wouldn't cause a picture going viral, but knowing the bitter history between these former Baroda team-mates, this was anything but a regular reaction.

Meet Team India's 'Mafia Gang'

Meet Team India's 'Mafia Gang'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'The Mafia Gang @rashwin99 the Mediator #bubblelife #indiancricketteam'.

Montek for promoting bio-diesel

Montek for promoting bio-diesel

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

With a view to find a long term alternative to scarce petroleum products, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Tiwary shines for Bagan as cricket returns to Eden Gardens

Tiwary shines for Bagan as cricket returns to Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Former Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary struck a 39-ball 61 to help Mohun Bagan secure a facile 17-run victory over Customs on Tuesday, as cricket returned to the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata amid the COVID-19 pandemic with the Bengal T20 Challenge.

IPL teams allowed use of Mumbai's Kalina Terminal

IPL teams allowed use of Mumbai's Kalina Terminal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Maharashtra government has approved the use of the Kalina Terminal, which is normally used by charter planes, for the IPL teams which arrive in Mumbai.

'Would rather be in a bubble playing cricket than sitting at home'

'Would rather be in a bubble playing cricket than sitting at home'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokesfeels the isolating measure at least lets him play the sport he loves while the world battles a raging pandemic

Gennova's mRNA vaccine to come in powder form, stay stable at 2-8C

Gennova's mRNA vaccine to come in powder form, stay stable at 2-8C

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Gennova has also got permission for phase-2 and 3 clinical trials for its lyophilised mRNA vaccine for injection from the subject expert committee advising the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation, reports Sohini Das.

Chahals' 'fun conversations' with Kohli

Chahals' 'fun conversations' with Kohli

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'From fun breakfast conversations to post match fun, everything was so delightful and a great exchange of knowledge #ayeayecaptain.'

Cricket Australia's budget overshoots for India series amid COVID

Cricket Australia's budget overshoots for India series amid COVID

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Desperate to save its multi-million dollar broadcast deal with Channel Seven, Cricket Australia has overshot its COVID-19 bio-bubble budget which now stands at a whopping 30 million Australian dollars with marquee tour of India and the Big Bash League being a part of it.

Serum chief 'hopes to resolve' EU ban on Covishield recipients

Serum chief 'hopes to resolve' EU ban on Covishield recipients

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

"I realise that a lot of Indians who have taken Covishield are facing issues with travel to the EU, I assure everyone, I have taken this up at the highest levels and hope to resolve this matter soon, both with regulators and at a diplomatic level with countries," Poonawalla said in a tweet.

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The ECB did not specify the nature of the breach but said the West Indies team were satisfied with the measures taken.

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Some of the Indian players, including captain Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri and members of the support staff also landed in Chennai -- where the first two Tests will be played.

Mithali Raj drops a hint about her retirement...

Mithali Raj drops a hint about her retirement...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The future of stalwarts Mithali and Jhulan Goswami have been a subject of debate

Look, who met up with Kohli in Ahmedabad?

Look, who met up with Kohli in Ahmedabad?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Six weeks after she was born, will Vamika Sharma Kohli turn up at the N M stadium on Thursday to watch her dad lead the Indians against the Englishmen?

Quarantine time for the Knights

Quarantine time for the Knights

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

KKR players have begun checking-in for a week-long mandatory quarantine.

AB in Mandela's bio-pic?

AB in Mandela's bio-pic?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2003

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball but allowed sweat as an interim measure to counter the coronavirus threat.

India sent 6cr vaccine doses outside, 4.5cr administered here: Vardhan

India sent 6cr vaccine doses outside, 4.5cr administered here: Vardhan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

More than 6 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been sent to 76 nations, while 4.5 crore doses have been administered to beneficiaries in the country till now, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Wankhede is set to host 10 IPL games this season from April 10-25. The first match at the Mumbai stadium is slated to be played on April 10 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'The way he has been interacting with everybody, be it the masseur or the assistant manager or the driver of the bus, or the new players who have not been part of the IPL before, he is making an effort to reach out to them and give them confidence.' 'That speaks a lot about the man that he is.'

IPL: Team owners prefer Mumbai-Pune as venue in India

IPL: Team owners prefer Mumbai-Pune as venue in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

It is also learnt that all the 10 IPL owners, including the two new teams from Lucknow and Ahmedabad, want India as the host country for the 2022 IPL, with Mumbai and Pune being the two preferred cities.

Bumrah gets fit for IPL 2021

Bumrah gets fit for IPL 2021

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

From using dumbbells to strengthen his biceps, to lifting weights, Boom Boom was back to business while quarantining in his hotel room.

NDRF base equipped to respond to bio, nuke attacks comes up

NDRF base equipped to respond to bio, nuke attacks comes up

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

A third team to combat chemical or radiological leakage or attack incidents has also been based at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Neesham ready to play IPL if it resumes in India

Neesham ready to play IPL if it resumes in India

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Neesham feels the bio-security lapses could be due to the fact that the teams were travelling across the country.

First time in two years, ISL set to allow crowds for final

First time in two years, ISL set to allow crowds for final

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The final will be held at the PJN Stadium in Margao, concluding the football league that started last November.

Jadeja back to 'where I feel safe'

Jadeja back to 'where I feel safe'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

After game 29 ending May 2, Jadeja topped Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players' list with a MVPI of 372.

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

Archer included in England squad for final Test

Archer included in England squad for final Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

England selected Jofra Archer, on Thursday, signalling the possibility of continuing with the rotation of the bowlers.

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

When there is a state government committed to development, it is important that Mumbai has a civic body that, too, shares that goal, Modi said.

Disgruntled Saina hits out at BWF

Disgruntled Saina hits out at BWF

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The former world number one said she tried contacting the BWF, but got no response from the badminton world body.

Why RCB Will Wear Blue, Not Red

Why RCB Will Wear Blue, Not Red

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'We at RCB are honoured to sport the Blue kit, which resembles the colour of the PPE kits of the frontline warriors, to pay tribute to their invaluable service while leading the fight against the Covid pandemic.'

Shastri toasts Team India on 'season of lifetime'

Shastri toasts Team India on 'season of lifetime'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri congratulated his players 'for holding up and having a season of a lifetime in toughest of times across all formats and hemispheres against two of the best teams in the world.'

DRDO gets govt nod to work on biological defence

DRDO gets govt nod to work on biological defence

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While it was not directly suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic was related to biological warfare, it is significant that the government is exhorting military laboratories to work concertedly on biological defence.

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'When you are travelling in Mumbai when the air quality is bad, you feel suffocated.' 'You may feel uncomfortable breathing Delhi air, but the level of discomfort is higher in Mumbai.'

Delhi L-G directs recovery of Rs 97cr spent on political ads from AAP

Delhi L-G directs recovery of Rs 97cr spent on political ads from AAP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has directed the chief secretary to recover Rs 97 crore from the Aam Aadmi Party for political advertisements it published in the guise of government advertisements, official sources said.

SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Kohli was addressing the media on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai from Friday.