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COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Shi explained that she and a group of researchers obtained samples of coronavirus on December 30 last year and performed high-throughput sequencing of the samples and the isolation of pathogens.

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure

How India can avoid 3-0 whitewash in New Zealand

How India can avoid 3-0 whitewash in New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Indian openers have not replicated the kind of starts the Indian batting has grown accustomed to from its top-order.

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Unlike RIL, the Adani group has not yet brought in any big stakeholders to refinance debt or expand.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said the team is trying out the likes of Rahul Chahar and Washington Sundar as it is looking to bat deep and post 200 plus totals consistently.

Afghanistan to play first Test in India, BCCI ignores Pakistan

Afghanistan to play first Test in India, BCCI ignores Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday rolled out the red carpet for war-ravaged Afghanistan by agreeing to host the country's maiden Test match but chose to cold-shoulder a cricket-starved Pakistan in its latest Future Tours Programme (FTP).

Can an MBA change your future?

Can an MBA change your future?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

A good business school will put you through a battery of tests to improve your soft skills, says Dr Tarun Pasricha.

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

A father-son duo killed in the attack hailed from Vadodara and their family back home is shattered.

Will selectors bring back Yuvraj for World Cup?

Will selectors bring back Yuvraj for World Cup?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The left-hander, who was not selected in the preliminary list of 30 probables, has come back into contention by striking three back-to-back hundreds against Haryana, Maharashtra and Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy.

'Cricket needs shorter format, hockey doesn't'

'Cricket needs shorter format, hockey doesn't'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The FIH is planning an exhibition tournament of Hockey 5s next year but has ruled out the possibility of the format replacing the traditional 11-a-side contest in the Olympics.

India get tough Champions Trophy opener

India get tough Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

The hosts take on Olympic champions Australia in their opening match of the December 10 to 18 hockey tournament.

T20 series decider: Can Bangladesh spring a surprise against India?

T20 series decider: Can Bangladesh spring a surprise against India?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

India are expected to seal the series on Sunday but one can expect Bangladesh to spring another surprise like they did in Delhi

Stats behind Jennings' sensational debut and more

Stats behind Jennings' sensational debut and more

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Statistical highlights from day one of the fourth cricket Test between India and England in Mumbai on Thursday. # Keaton Jennings became the third England batsman after Bryan Valentine and Alastair Cook and the eighth overall to register a hundred on Test debut in India. # Apart from the three England batsmen, two New Zealanders, Bruce Taylor and Kane Williamson, Australia's Michael Clarke, West Indian, Gordon Greenidge and South Africa's Alviro Petersen have accomplished the feat. # Jennings is the eighth England opener to post a hundred on Test debut.

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In a pink-walled room of a government office, they spend their days cancelling the passports of runaway husbands.

US plans to expand drone fleet, cut infantry units

US plans to expand drone fleet, cut infantry units

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to make announcements in this regard on Thursday unveiling the annual budget of the Pentagon and the new defence strategy for the US to meet the needs of the time within the financial constraints.

What is Byju's doing with Disney?

What is Byju's doing with Disney?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Byju's acquires licences of hundreds of characters from Disney; to use cartoon characters to teach math, science.

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The new visa norms mean a student's budget goes up by Rs 4-5 lakh on average, besides the rupee volatility.

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The new visa norms mean a student's budget goes up by Rs 4-5 lakh on average, besides the rupee volatility.

Team India will taste overseas success, predicts 'cricket' astrologer

Team India will taste overseas success, predicts 'cricket' astrologer

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

This is the story of one Narendra Bunde, a resident of Nagpur and a 'cricket astrologer' by profession.

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India's largest airline has also told its crew members -- who are working on flights connecting India with East Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore -- to wear N95 masks at all times when they are on ground.

3 reasons why India are favourites for World T20

3 reasons why India are favourites for World T20

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

"Conditions are different in India and they have so many world class players, especially in the batting and spin-bowling."

'Drawing the second Test against Pakistan is not an option'

'Drawing the second Test against Pakistan is not an option'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has warned his team to beware a backlash from a wounded Australia in the second and final Test in Abu Dhabi starting on Thursday.

We can't depend on the US to fight China

We can't depend on the US to fight China

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

India must be aware that there is no question of the US fighting the Chinese on land. We have to fight our own battles, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Women's World Cup: Under-pressure India face NZ in virtual quarter-final

Women's World Cup: Under-pressure India face NZ in virtual quarter-final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Hanging on to fourth spot on the points table, a loss tomorrow will shatter India's semi-final hopes.

Did Modi ignore Xi's betrayal in Ladakh?

Did Modi ignore Xi's betrayal in Ladakh?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Did Xi deliver a message to Modi at Mamallapuram, which though couched in a velvet glove was time-bound? What was that message? It is clear Indian/Israeli/US spy satellites would not have missed detecting Chinese troop movements towards the Ladakh-Tibet frontier. Then why did some important functionaries in the Government of India choose to only ask the Russians about this in April 2020? Was Russian reassurance of Chinese troop movements being part of a routine exercise the reason that the Leh-based XIV Corps did not mobilise itself for its annual summer exercises near the LAC? A fascinating excerpt from Iqbal Chand Malhotra's new book Red Fear: The China Threat.

Adani to launch $2-billion dollar bonds

Adani to launch $2-billion dollar bonds

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Issue in two months for Australian projects; group to invest another $15 billion in infrastructure projects by 2020.

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

India qualified as one of the six best second-placed teams from the group matches of qualifying round. All the matches of each of the 10 groups were played in a single venue.

BAI finally gives shuttlers pending prize money for 2014 Commonwealth Games!

BAI finally gives shuttlers pending prize money for 2014 Commonwealth Games!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Saina was awarded a cheque of Rs 25 lakhs for her title-winning performance at the Australia Super Series in 2016, besides becoming the first Indian to become the World No. 1 and reaching the finals at All England champion in 2015.

Stats: He is the BEST Test batsman in the world at the moment!

Stats: He is the BEST Test batsman in the world at the moment!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Statistical highlights on Day 2 of the third cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka

Phone hacking: Brooks quits; Murdoch to say sorry

Phone hacking: Brooks quits; Murdoch to say sorry

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Reeling under sustained criticism, media baron Rupert Murdoch and his family on Friday went into damage-limitation mode by promising to "apologise" to the nation, and accepted the resignation of former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks. The Murdochs and their media empire have become the focus of criticism and inquiries in Britain as well as in the United States and Australia, besides taking knocks on the stock exchange for indulging in dubious news gathering practices.

Sports Shorts: India registers comfortable win against Aus 'A'

Sports Shorts: India registers comfortable win against Aus 'A'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

ICC to announce 2015 World Cup fixtures

ICC to announce 2015 World Cup fixtures

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council will announce the fixtures of the 2015 World Cup on Tuesday.

ICC chief Srinivasan hails 2015 World Cup as most popular ever

ICC chief Srinivasan hails 2015 World Cup as most popular ever

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

International Cricket Council chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan said the event's success has proved that the One-Day International format is in good health.

The world's top 10 universities

The world's top 10 universities

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Times Higher Education is out with the top 100 universities in the world, and Harvard is number one on the list.

WAGs to sizzle at World Cup final

WAGs to sizzle at World Cup final

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Besides the 90,000 plus fans lending their noisy support, most of the 22 players involved in the final of the World Cup 2015 will have support in the shape of their families and spouses.

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ponting shrugged off Australia's injury worries and the idea of there being risk in rushing Smith and Warner into the team.

Trump contradicts US intelligence on COVID-19 origin

Trump contradicts US intelligence on COVID-19 origin

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It came out of China and it could have been stopped and I wish they had stopped it and so does the whole world wish they had stopped it'

How Kings XI will manage Shami's workload...

How Kings XI will manage Shami's workload...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Shami will be given adequate rest in between matches, said Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson