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Focus on double vaccination first: Experts amid calls for booster

Focus on double vaccination first: Experts amid calls for booster

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

'Scientific data has proven that masks can reduce COVID-91 transmission by 53 per cent...A booster dose of vaccine, even if it works, is just a temporary fix'

Legendary footballer Chuni Goswami no more

Legendary footballer Chuni Goswami no more

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Chuni Goswami was also battling underlying ailments, including sugar, and prostrate and nerve problems. The versatile sports veteran was 82 and breathed his last at a hospital in Kolkata

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Day, 27, had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, despite having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight.

UEFA keen to finish Champions League, Europa League

UEFA keen to finish Champions League, Europa League

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

However, there was a softening in tone over eventual cases where league seasons may be cancelled -- an outcome UEFA had been quick to oppose.

Tech spend in 2021 to be better than last 2 years: Nasscom survey

Tech spend in 2021 to be better than last 2 years: Nasscom survey

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

With the economy gaining pace and large deals back on the table, chief executive officers (CEOs) of tech companies believe global tech spending will witness growth this year. According to CEO Survey by Nasscom, about 71 per cent chief executives expect global spend to grow over 4 per cent. The figure is significantly higher than the previous two years - 41 per cent and 59 per cent in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The survey also said the recovery in global tech spending will be led by the digital segment.

India's 2022 FIFA WC qualifying round match rescheduled

India's 2022 FIFA WC qualifying round match rescheduled

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The Indian football team's postponed 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying round game against Asian champions Qatar at home was on Friday rescheduled to October 8 as the continental body proposed new dates for the matches. India are then scheduled to take on Bangladesh away on November 12 before hosting Afghanistan on November 17.

Modi's Water Man

Modi's Water Man

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Water is going to be a central part of the government's 2024 election campaign. And Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's work will be crucial for it.

COVID-19: Sindhu donates Rs 5 lakh each to Telangana and Andhra

COVID-19: Sindhu donates Rs 5 lakh each to Telangana and Andhra

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

World champion shuttler P V Sindhu on Thursday donated Rs 5 lakh each to the Chief Minister's Relief Funds of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to fight the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed over 21,000 lives globally. The number of positive cases in India has surpassed the 600-mark, while 13 deaths have been reported so far, prompting the government to put the country under lockdown till April 14 to halt the spread of the virus.

Record-breaking Anderson sets sight on Kohli's scalp

Record-breaking Anderson sets sight on Kohli's scalp

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Record-setting England pacer James Anderson relishes the challenge of getting the best batsmen out and is looking forward to a tough contest against Virat Kohli when his side travels to India next year.

Tokyo Games golf qualifying extended to June next year

Tokyo Games golf qualifying extended to June next year

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The governing boards of the OWGR and WWGR determined in March that the rankings would be suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the 2020 Tokyo Games to be postponed until July 23-Aug. 8 next year.

UEFA gives European leagues May 25 deadline for restart plans

UEFA gives European leagues May 25 deadline for restart plans

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In a letter to the 55 federations in UEFA, president Aleksander Ceferin wrote that any league cancelling its season would need to produce a list of teams that have qualified for European club competitions, also by May 25.

AITA to refer Bopanna's 'recording act' to ethics body

AITA to refer Bopanna's 'recording act' to ethics body

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Seeking to clear the air around the negative perception created following comments of Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza, the AITA put on record how it aggressively pursued the case of Bopanna and Divij Sharan for entry into the Tokyo Olympics.

Japan stun Iran 3-0 to reach Asian Cup final

Japan stun Iran 3-0 to reach Asian Cup final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Striker Yuya Osako scored twice in 11 second-half minutes to help send four-times champions Japan into the final of the Asian Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament favourites Iran on Monday.

Badminton: European C'ships, Swiss Open shelved

Badminton: European C'ships, Swiss Open shelved

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The apex body had also announced that ranking points earned at tournaments during the original qualification phase will be maintained.

Jay Shah takes over as Asian Cricket Council president

Jay Shah takes over as Asian Cricket Council president

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Jay Shah replaces Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Najmul Hasan Papon.

India qualify for hockey World Cup

India qualify for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Indian men's hockey team on Sunday officially qualified for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup in The Hague (NED), according to the latest release issued by the FIH.

Bored during lockdown? ICC has help at hand

Bored during lockdown? ICC has help at hand

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

ICC events dating back to 1975 including the men's and women's ICC Cricket World Cups and T20 World Cups, the Champions Trophy as well as the U-19 World Cups have been made available.

Concussed Pant ruled out of second Aus ODI

Concussed Pant ruled out of second Aus ODI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rishabh Pant remains under observation after getting hit on the helmet by a Pat Cummins delivery in the 1st ODI in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Indian archery suspension to be lifted conditionally

Indian archery suspension to be lifted conditionally

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Terming the election a start of a new era in Indian archery, Dielen said: 'We are pleased to see this progress and hope that this is really the start of a new era for Indian Archery.'

InterCon plans 150 hotels in India by 2020

InterCon plans 150 hotels in India by 2020

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Hospitality chain has 12 hotels in the country.

FIFA wants March, April internationals postponed

FIFA wants March, April internationals postponed

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The South American and Asian World Cup qualifiers which were due to be played have already been postponed. However, European body UEFA has not yet called off the Euro 2020 play-off matches which involve a total of 16 teams.

Chinese boxer trounces stereotypes, depression to become 'Queen of the Ring'

Chinese boxer trounces stereotypes, depression to become 'Queen of the Ring'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Huang is one of a small but growing number of women in China to embrace professional boxing

WC qualifiers: India may alter playing style against Bangladesh

WC qualifiers: India may alter playing style against Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

A winless India must beat Bangladesh on Monday if they want to jump to third spot in Group E standings and keep themselves afloat for a direct berth in the Asian Cup third qualifying round.

Here's what the new Club World Cup will look like

Here's what the new Club World Cup will look like

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

China to host expanded Club World Cup in 2021

Russia still on the pitch but anthem ban could hurt

Russia still on the pitch but anthem ban could hurt

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Russia was banned from taking part in or hosting world championships, including the World Cup as part of doping sanctions imposed by WADA.

PICS: Royal Enfield's most powerful bike

PICS: Royal Enfield's most powerful bike

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The Royal Enfield Continental GT is powered by a 535cc and belts out 29.1 BHP of peak power and 44 Nm of peak torque.

PIX: Archers Deepika-Atanu tie the knot

PIX: Archers Deepika-Atanu tie the knot

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das who had been engaged since 2018, zeroed in on June 30, knowing that the situation will be eased by September,

COVID-19: Calendar year season possibility for European soccer

COVID-19: Calendar year season possibility for European soccer

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'We had already started thinking about how to set a new calendar from 2024, now with this crisis we need immediate answers'

5 persons, 3 terrorists killed in Gwadar hotel attack

5 persons, 3 terrorists killed in Gwadar hotel attack

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Pak PM Imran Khan said the terror strike was an effort to 'sabotage' the country's economic projects

'Coronavirus can affect sporting calendar for years'

'Coronavirus can affect sporting calendar for years'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The coronavirus crisis could hit soccer's international calendar for "two to three years" and potentially affect the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lars-Christer Olsson, an executive committee member of European soccer's governing body UEFA has said. The novel coronavirus, which has infected over 3.13 million people globally causing more than 218,000 deaths, has wreaked havoc on the soccer schedule with Euro 2020 postponed to 2021 and national leagues and continental club competitions on hold.

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

India were to send a second-string team for the tournament and all the tickets and booking arrangements had been done. The decision to pull out was taken after getting the Sports Authority of India advisory on Wednesday evening.

Wipro selects Europe as focus market

Wipro selects Europe as focus market

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Wipro may not see good growth in APAC regions in ensuing quarters.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Sarita, Nikhat also enter semis

Fabulous 5 India's Tokyo hopes ride on

Fabulous 5 India's Tokyo hopes ride on

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

This time, India may win as many as 17 medals at the Games.

PHOTOS: Belarus club cheered on by virtual fans in stands

PHOTOS: Belarus club cheered on by virtual fans in stands

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Belarusian league is filling the void for foreign fans starved of football at home, by inviting fans from around the world to buy virtual tickets online.

Key players to watch out in India-England Test series

Key players to watch out in India-England Test series

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Six players to watch when India host England in a four-match Test series which begins on Feb. 5

Why Belgium prematurely ended professional season

Why Belgium prematurely ended professional season

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Belgium's Pro League on Thursday cancelled the remainder of the season, which has been suspended from last month because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thomas, Uber Cup finals put off to August

Thomas, Uber Cup finals put off to August

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The Badminton World Federation has postponed the Thomas and Uber Cup, the premier global men's and women's team championship, to be held in Denmark for three months from the earlier scheduled date in May in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

India, Pakistan to play Asia Cup in Dubai, says Ganguly

India, Pakistan to play Asia Cup in Dubai, says Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Pakistan was the designated hosts for the tournament scheduled for September, but with the BCCI making it clear that the Indian team would not be able to travel to the neighbouring country owing to security concerns, the event has been moved to Dubai.