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How To Protect Yourself From Dengue

How To Protect Yourself From Dengue

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

While there is no specific treatment for dengue, recovery primarily involves managing symptoms and preventing complications, says Dr Amit Sakaria.

Asian Games: Samra steals the show with gold as India's shooters dominate

Asian Games: Samra steals the show with gold as India's shooters dominate

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Sift Kaur Samra smashed the world record to win the gold medal in the women's individual 50m rifle 3 position shooting event.

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A month and half back, Ravichandran Ashwin was eloquently explaining on his Tamil YouTube channel, why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup.

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin's World Cup hopes got a big boost after he was picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

Jio slams Airtel for 'maligning' its tariff policy

Jio slams Airtel for 'maligning' its tariff policy

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) has written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) stating that a recent complaint against it by Bharti Airtel is a deliberate, malicious attempt at defaming RJIL's consumer-friendly tariff. RJIL has also asked the regulator to warn Airtel against 'making such frivolous complaints in the future'. The move is in response to Airtel recently requesting Trai to bring content aired through broadband under the regulatory fold and keep a check against discriminatory bundling tactics.

Sift Kaur earns sixth Paris Olympics quota place for India

Sift Kaur earns sixth Paris Olympics quota place for India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Sift Kaur Samra gave ample proof of her immense potential, earning India its sixth Paris Olympic quota place.

The new trio that can lead India's World Cup charge

The new trio that can lead India's World Cup charge

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Sourav Ganguly backs Tilak Varma to be India's No 4 if Shreyas Iyer unavailable

Biden trips, falls at Air Force Academy graduation ceremony

Biden trips, falls at Air Force Academy graduation ceremony

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

United States President Joe Biden tripped on a sandbag and fell after he handed out the last diploma at a graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado on Thursday, CNN reported.

'We have back-up plans, so I'm not worried: Dhoni

'We have back-up plans, so I'm not worried: Dhoni

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni refused to read too much into the team's nine-run defeat in Monday night's World Twenty20 warm-up match against New Zealand and said the side has back-up plans up its sleeves.

PIX! Disqualified Japanese player crowned French Open champ

PIX! Disqualified Japanese player crowned French Open champ

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

It was sweet victory for Japan's Miyu Kato as she bagged the mixed doubles crown with Tim Puetz after being disqualied from the women's doubles.

No functional CCTV, no liquor licence for hotels, clubs, warns Delhi excise

No functional CCTV, no liquor licence for hotels, clubs, warns Delhi excise

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Instances of non-functional CCTV cameras installed at some clubs, hotels and restaurants have come to the notice of the department's enforcement branch during inspections, they said.

Ashwin backs Shami over 'Mankading'

Ashwin backs Shami over 'Mankading'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin said it's surprising to see so many taboos regarding the 'Mankad' form of dismissal.

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun India to bow out on a high

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun India to bow out on a high

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

Sudirman Cup: With eyes on maiden medal, India pick balanced squad

Sudirman Cup: With eyes on maiden medal, India pick balanced squad

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu is set to lead India's charge at the upcoming Sudirman Cup.

Will India Play Samson Or Kishan Vs Pakistan?

Will India Play Samson Or Kishan Vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup match against Pakistan?

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

R Ashwin has urged selectors and team management to show faith in Tilak Varma and include the left-hander in the World Cup squad.

David Warner pumped up ahead of milestone Test

David Warner pumped up ahead of milestone Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Warner has not scored a Test century in almost three years

Bharat discloses Dhoni's advice for WTC Final success

Bharat discloses Dhoni's advice for WTC Final success

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Bharat explained how Dhoni sharing his valuable tips could help him if he gets the team management's nod for the big game at The Oval from Wednesday.

Are prayers of all religions banned inside all monuments, HC asks ASI

Are prayers of all religions banned inside all monuments, HC asks ASI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The court was hearing a petition against the stopping of prayers by devotees inside the Mughal Mosque which, according to ASI, falls within the category of protected monuments on account of being part of the Qutub complex.

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A wrap from Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Sunday.

Ashwin takes on England's players over 'run out' wicket

Ashwin takes on England's players over 'run out' wicket

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said wickets must be credited to the bowlers when they run out batters at the non-striker's end for backing up too far, as it requires "presence of mind".

India's Probable Squad For World Cup

India's Probable Squad For World Cup

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

A look at the players who could make it to India's provisional squad for the World Cup.

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

India's team for the Asia Cup was largely picked keeping the World Cup in mind, which meant gambling with players, who are not fully fit.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

Asian Champions Trophy: India crush Malaysia; Pakistan, Japan share the spoils

Asian Champions Trophy: India crush Malaysia; Pakistan, Japan share the spoils

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Pakistan and Japan gave it their all in the Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match before settling for a thrilling 3-3 draw in Chennai on Sunday.

Bengal panchayat repolling peaceful, 67% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Bengal panchayat repolling peaceful, 67% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The repolling started at 7 am amid tight security with four central forces personnel deployed in each booth, besides state police. Till 11 am, 10.9 per cent voter turnout was recorded.

Tennis: Gauff says she was ready to perform CPR on ill fan

Tennis: Gauff says she was ready to perform CPR on ill fan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Murray knocked out by Fritz in Washington

Big change in Australian squad after humiliating defeat in Nagpur

Big change in Australian squad after humiliating defeat in Nagpur

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Australia call up left-arm spinner Kuhnemann for India tour

Can Dravid, Rohit Assemble A World Cup Winning Team?

Can Dravid, Rohit Assemble A World Cup Winning Team?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The current Indian team up is yet to identify its core set for players with the World Cup just weeks away.

People moving away from having boy child due to impact of education: SC

People moving away from having boy child due to impact of education: SC

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, who is heading the five-judge constitution bench which is hearing the matter, also touched upon the notion that only the very highly educated or elitist want fewer children.

Alcaraz beats Struff to clinch back-to-back Madrid titles

Alcaraz beats Struff to clinch back-to-back Madrid titles

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Carlos Alcaraz beat lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to defend last year's title and win his fourth ATP Tour trophy of the year

'We struggled to see each day through'

'We struggled to see each day through'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'In that dark tunnel, we spent our energy searching for a ray of hope.' 'It was tough; nobody can even imagine the conversations we had.' 'Laughter had disappeared from our lives.' 'I would tell my daughters, I might go mad.'

Asia Cup: Will Kohli, Rohit Shine Or Disappoint?

Asia Cup: Will Kohli, Rohit Shine Or Disappoint?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli haven't played too many ODIs in the last couple of years, while young Shubman Gill is still finding his feet at the top level.

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The German is the first lucky loser to reach the final of a Masters 1000 event.

Asia Cup T20: KL Rahul, Chahar set for comeback

Asia Cup T20: KL Rahul, Chahar set for comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Senior opener and first-choice vice-captain KL Rahul is expected to reclaim his place back in the Indian team along with seamer Deepak Chahar when the squad will be selected for the Asia Cup on August 8.

Is It All About Modi's Guarantee?

Is It All About Modi's Guarantee?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

August 15, 2023 became for me, an extraordinary Independence Day. I will remember it as the day the country's largest political party -- one that struts around like a colossus and tutors us in apt behaviour -- suddenly looked bankrupt in terms of ideas and had to take out a personal guarantee from the prime minister to underscore its capacity to deliver our future, observes Shyam G Menon.

Bharat or Kishan? Who should keep wickets in WTC final?

Bharat or Kishan? Who should keep wickets in WTC final?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said K S Bharat would be the 'obvious choice' of the team management for the wicketkeeper's role in the WTC final against Australia

Rohit doesn't rule out Kohli as opener for T20 WC

Rohit doesn't rule out Kohli as opener for T20 WC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

'Kya khichdi pak rahi hain we know it very well'

I'm 100 per cent available: Green shuts down IPL fears

I'm 100 per cent available: Green shuts down IPL fears

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'I've heard that I'm 100 per cent available for both skill sets in the IPL at the start, so yeah, I'm not too sure where that's kind of come from'

SA closer to ODI WC qualification with easy win over Dutch

SA closer to ODI WC qualification with easy win over Dutch

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The victory moved South Africa, who picked up 10 points, into ninth place in the World Cup Super League which determines the eight automatic qualifiers for the World Cup in India later this year.