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'Kings XI belief great after Super Over win'

'Kings XI belief great after Super Over win'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The nervy double Super Over win against defending champions Mumbai Indians sky-rocketed Kings XI Punjab's belief and played a role in effecting a turnaround in their fortunes in the IPL, according to the team's left-arm fast-medium bowler Arshdeep Singh.

AAP trolls Congress after it mocks BJP over hacked website

AAP trolls Congress after it mocks BJP over hacked website

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The Congress took a dig at the BJP, saying, "We realise you've been down for a long time now. If you need help getting back up, we're happy to help."

Wipro Q4 net up 38% to Rs 2,494 crore

Wipro Q4 net up 38% to Rs 2,494 crore

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The Wipro board has also approved a Rs 10,500 crore buyback plan under which it will buy back up to 32.3 crore shares at Rs 325 apiece.

Arnab got Balakot info through Modi, alleges Rahul

Arnab got Balakot info through Modi, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'person through which' prior information on India's air strikes in Balakot in Pakistan in 2019 was made available to Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami.

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Only half India's population has received the first shot of Covishield and Covaxin and the government's immediate task is to first vaccinate its adult population before placing its focus on children.

How PSBs plan to restructure loans of up to Rs 25 cr

How PSBs plan to restructure loans of up to Rs 25 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Public sector banks, including the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI), have come out with a templated approach for restructuring retail and small business loans of up to Rs 25 crore under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Covid restructuring package 2.0. They have also come out with standardised products to make funds available to business entities for improving healthcare infrastructure and to individuals for meeting Covid treatment expenses. Business loans have been divided into three categories.

Starc praises Rahane's knock; rues missed chances for Aus

Starc praises Rahane's knock; rues missed chances for Aus

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Australia's fielders spilled a few chances offered by Ajinkya Rahane as India took a 82-run lead by the end of Day 2 in the second Test.

Pit lane tales: Mercedes fined 20,000 euros

Pit lane tales: Mercedes fined 20,000 euros

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Mercedes were summoned by stewards post-race for the infringement.

IPL 2021: Check out Sunrisers' strengths and weaknesses

IPL 2021: Check out Sunrisers' strengths and weaknesses

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

One of the most consistent teams in the Indian Premier League over the last five years, Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to improve upon their middle-order batting in the upcoming 14th edition of the T20 league.

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Antoine Griezmann scored two goals and provided two assists as Barcelona staged a stunning last-gasp comeback before beating Granada 5-3

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Italy sealed a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Cup by winning both singles matches against France

In talks with China to resolve Ladakh row at the earliest: MEA

In talks with China to resolve Ladakh row at the earliest: MEA

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Spokesperson in the MEA Anurag Srivastava said both sides have agreed to work for an early resolution to the issue in keeping with broader guidance provided by leaders of the two countries for ensuring peace and tranquillity along the border areas. He, however, did not respond to questions relating to reports of pulling back of troops by both India and China from certain friction points in the Galwan Valley and Hot Spring areas in eastern Ladakh in the last few days.

Did Deepika hurt herself before Cannes?

Did Deepika hurt herself before Cannes?

Rediff.com14 May 2019

She will likely walk the red carpet at Cannes on May 16.

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka said she had spent a lot of time during the coronavirus shutdown thinking about how she wanted to approach her tennis.

Wood preparing for T20 World Cup with slow yorker

Wood preparing for T20 World Cup with slow yorker

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

England pacer Mark Wood says he is working on developing a slow yorker that could be handy at the T20 World Cup on Indian pitches later this year.

Germany, France, Italy suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Germany, France, Italy suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The British-Swedish pharmaceutical major and the UK's medicines regulator said that the vaccines produced by Oxford University in collaboration with AstraZeneca to protect against COVID-19 are safe.

PhonePe, digital partners hit by freeze on Yes Bank

PhonePe, digital partners hit by freeze on Yes Bank

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

After Yes Bank was placed under moratorium, digital payments were impacted as PhonePe, which depends on the cash-strapped lender for its transactions, could not operate. Even the bank's own net banking facilities have not been operational since last evening. Other fintech operators who rely on Yes Bank to settle their transactions are also down.

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.

Govt likely to unveil new DFI framework in Budget

Govt likely to unveil new DFI framework in Budget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Industry players believe the new DFI model will be initially risk capital, which will then be used to mobilise additional resources from development agencies such as World Bank.

The positives for India ahead of Test series

The positives for India ahead of Test series

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Among those who impressed were Shubhman Gill, Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant.

V-Day special: 5 exercises to get in shape

V-Day special: 5 exercises to get in shape

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Fitness trainer Meenakshi Mohanty tells you how to sculpt your body ahead of Valentine's Day.

PIX: Perez goes from last to first in astonishing Sakhir GP

PIX: Perez goes from last to first in astonishing Sakhir GP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Perez, who vaulted to fourth in the overall standings after Sunday's race, is the first Mexican driver to win a race since Pedro Rodriguez took victory in the 1970 Belgian Grand Prix.

Verstappen on top in Turkey as Hamilton slips

Verstappen on top in Turkey as Hamilton slips

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The times at the Istanbul Park circuit, hosting a Formula One race for the first time since 2011, were largely meaningless.

Kohli's message to youngsters: Need players at No 6 and 7 to win matches under pressure

Kohli's message to youngsters: Need players at No 6 and 7 to win matches under pressure

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli conveyed his expectations from his teammates.

'Am I next?' Tennis star joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death

'Am I next?' Tennis star joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged on Friday with murder in the death of 46-year-old George Floyd after cellphone footage of the white officer kneeling on Floyd's neck prompted a wave of protests.

At current pace India will inoculate 75% of population only by mid-2024

At current pace India will inoculate 75% of population only by mid-2024

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The average rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the country has been 10.8 million per week. At that rate, it will take India till December 2024 to complete two billion doses.

500 fans to be allowed for World TeamTennis matches

500 fans to be allowed for World TeamTennis matches

Rediff.com26 May 2020

World TeamTennis, an innovative mixed-gender professional tennis league, will start from July 5 at the Greenbrier, West Virginia, and up to 500 fans will be allowed to attend matches during its three-week season, tournament organisers said on Tuesday. WTT said it would adhere to all health and safety protocols required by authorities to ensure the well-being of its players, coaches and essential staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australian cricket greats in awe of 'influential' Kohli

Australian cricket greats in awe of 'influential' Kohli

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'If you have a captain of India who is not interested in Test cricket that will impact the scene. Virat loves Test cricket, he champions Test cricket, and while that's happening India will play Test cricket.'

EPL: Liverpool go clear at top, Arsenal held

EPL: Liverpool go clear at top, Arsenal held

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Roberto Firmino's 90th-minute header sent Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, whose 11-match unbeaten run came to an end on Wednesday.

Bolstered batting could be game-changer for Kings Punjab

Bolstered batting could be game-changer for Kings Punjab

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Here is a look at the team that will open its campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on April 12.

Bank, finance stocks make for nearly half of FPIs' record investment in Nov

Bank, finance stocks make for nearly half of FPIs' record investment in Nov

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Experts said banking is a play on the economy and the latest buying into this space is underpinned by hopes of a sharper-than-expected recovery in the economy.

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

He has refused to concede the election, while the mainstream US media has declared 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden as the winner, who is now the President-elect.

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Under National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and now Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, India began to actively work on Pakistani internal faultlines with a possibility of the break-up of Pakistan as the only solution,' observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Serie A restart depends on contagion curve: Sports Minister

Serie A restart depends on contagion curve: Sports Minister

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Serie A clubs voted earlier this month to restart on June 13 but the government has since extended its ban on sporting events until June 14.

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'They are our go-to men, our trouble-shooters.' 'They draw their strength from remaining low-key and accessible only to our workers.'

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Working from Home? AVOID These Mistakes

Working from Home? AVOID These Mistakes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Ruchira Gokhale, head, consulting solutions, Interweave Consulting, who has been working out of home since 2014, lists the mistakes professionals make while WFH.

How Murray plans to revive his career

How Murray plans to revive his career

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Building the stamina to consistently survive the rigours of playing five-set matches will top Andy Murray's agenda as the former US Open champion, who has undergone two hip surgeries, plots the revival of his career.

Serie A restart still on hold over medical protocol

Serie A restart still on hold over medical protocol

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Serie A teams have been allowed to start practice this week but only with players training individually and respecting social distancing. Full team practice is due to begin on May 18, but only if the medical protocol is approved.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.