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COVID cases mount as athletes arrive in Beijing

COVID cases mount as athletes arrive in Beijing

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The tally from the weekend showed 37 new cases on Sunday with most testing positive after arrival at the airport

Phase 3 clinical trial of Oxford vaccine begins in Pune

Phase 3 clinical trial of Oxford vaccine begins in Pune

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

"We have started the phase-III trials of the vaccine (candidate Covishield). We will administer dose to 150 to 200 volunteers," said Dr Muralidhar Tambe, Dean, Sassoon General Hospital.

Olympics Swimming: More golds for Titmus and Ohashi

Olympics Swimming: More golds for Titmus and Ohashi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

British men win relay.

South Africa seal innings win as Rabada rips through Windies

South Africa seal innings win as Rabada rips through Windies

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as they cruised to victory over West Indies

CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

India have finished as the best-performing nation in the sport in the 1990, 2002, and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Will it promote a CUET-centric coaching culture causing students to focus on the entrance rather than the Class 12th exams?

University didn't allow us to leave Ukraine soon, says student from K'taka

University didn't allow us to leave Ukraine soon, says student from K'taka

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A third-year student of the Vinnytsia National Medical University, Attar had on February 22 booked a ticket for February 27 to fly back home to India.

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

United fizzled out in the second half and Norwich looked more likely to break the deadlock as David De Gea kept out a Teemu Pukki shot from the edge of the area before Ronaldo struck, sending Krul the wrong way.

Ajay Banga to hang up his boots at Mastercard on December 31

Ajay Banga to hang up his boots at Mastercard on December 31

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Ajay Banga, one of the topmost Indian-American corporate leaders, and a strong advocate of India-US relationship, would retire from Mastercard at the end of the year, the global credit card company has said.

EPL: Ronaldo and United left frustrated in goalless draw

EPL: Ronaldo and United left frustrated in goalless draw

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

How Qatar is maintaining stadiums for FIFA World Cup

How Qatar is maintaining stadiums for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Preparing turf for the World Cup, being held for the first time in the Middle East, is environmentally costly. Qatar has also countered the risk of fungus and disease outbreaks with a maintenance regime involving chemical cocktails, grass mowers that vacuum debris and an underground system that sucks excess moisture, said a UEFA pitch consultant.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Indian athletes' performance on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games.

Chanu to compete in new weight category in 2022 CWG

Chanu to compete in new weight category in 2022 CWG

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will compete in a new weight class -- 55kg -- at the Commonwealth Games later this year to help maximise India's chances of winning more gold medals in the multi-sport event in Birmingham.

Hany Babu has black fungus infection, moves HC for treatment

Hany Babu has black fungus infection, moves HC for treatment

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, moved the Bombay high court on Wednesday seeking medical aid for an eye infection which he developed after contracting Covid-19.

Cop injured in US Capitol riot dies, toll rises to 5

Cop injured in US Capitol riot dies, toll rises to 5

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

US Capitol Police Officer Brian D Sicknick was injured while engaging with protesters on Wednesday and returned to his division office, where he collapsed.

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

India men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh said it's time to stop basking in the glory of their historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Games and start focussing on qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning next year's Asian Games.

ABVP ends protest at BHU after Muslim prof quits

ABVP ends protest at BHU after Muslim prof quits

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The students at Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan Dept were protesting against appointment of Prof Feroze Khan, saying 'only a Hindu can teach us our religion.'

Why Olympic medallist Chanu is giving World Championship a miss

Why Olympic medallist Chanu is giving World Championship a miss

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will miss the World Championship and the Commonwealth Senior Championship slated to take place simultaneously between December 7 to 17 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Body of Kerala woman killed in Palestinian rocket attack brought home

Body of Kerala woman killed in Palestinian rocket attack brought home

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Soumya,30, hailing from Idukki district, had been working as a housemaid in Israel for the last seven years. She was killed on Tuesday when the rocket fell on her residence in the city of Ashkelon while she was talking to her husband Santhosh, who is in Kerala, over video call, her family has said.

Experts downplay apprehensions centred around Covid XE

Experts downplay apprehensions centred around Covid XE

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Experts said the strain has not propelled a surge in cases like Omicron, but advised strict adherence to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour.

Blinken to raise human rights issue during India visit

Blinken to raise human rights issue during India visit

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Blinken is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi late on July 27. He is scheduled to attend a full slate of engagements on July 28. During his stay in the country, he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

BHU Sanskrit department reopens, protests ends

BHU Sanskrit department reopens, protests ends

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

A section of students have been demonstrating against Feroze Khan's appointment at the department. Although the BHU has backed him, Khan has been unable to take classes.

Arrow pierces neck of 12-year-old archer; airlifted to Delhi

Arrow pierces neck of 12-year-old archer; airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Young Assam archer suffered injury during training, airlifted to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi for treatment.

IPL: South Africa's cricketers face test of loyalty

IPL: South Africa's cricketers face test of loyalty

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

South African Test skipper Dean Elgar urged his teammates to choose national duty in a series against Bangladesh over the upcoming IPL as it is a test of loyalty for them and they must prioritise their country.

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The decision to allow students to pursue two degrees simultaneously will boost their employability as it gives them the opportunity to concentrate on one mainstream undergraduate degree while enrolling in another with a vocational focus.

Top-ranked Belgium at disadvantage on the Euro 2020 road

Top-ranked Belgium at disadvantage on the Euro 2020 road

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'We would prefer to play home games. That would be an advantage, that you do not travel. The other countries we play against play home games. That is a shame for us but we have to accept the situation as it is.'

PIX: 10-man Manchester City go top after last-gasp win

PIX: 10-man Manchester City go top after last-gasp win

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Smith slams reports he divorced his wife via accidental text

Smith slams reports he divorced his wife via accidental text

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Graeme Smith has slammed reports that he mistakenly informed his former wife Morgan Deane of their divorce through a text message.

IIT alumni are opening their wallets wide to give back despite Covid-19

IIT alumni are opening their wallets wide to give back despite Covid-19

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

While the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur may have attracted among the highest donations by an individual (former student and IndiGo Airlines co-founder Rakesh Gangwal) at Rs 100 crore last week, IITs have largely seen such contributions rise over recent years, despite the Covid pandemic. According to Mahesh Panchagnula, dean, Alumni and Corporate Relations, IIT Madras, in the last five years, the premier institute has raised more than Rs 135 crore under the endowment category of education alone. Despite the pandemic, there has been an increasing trend in endowment funding received at IIT Madras, with an average increase of about 20 per cent year-on-year across the last five years.

Biological E ties up with US-based Baylor for Covid vaccine

Biological E ties up with US-based Baylor for Covid vaccine

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

According to BCM, Hyderabad-headquartered BE has licensed the recombinant protein Covid-19 vaccine candidate developed at Baylor.

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

As US President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations, including India, to enhance trade, economic and investment opportunities, China, which sees the pact as a threat to its dominance in the region, went on the offensive against it, promising more opening up, while the official media here termed it as "economic Nato".

PIX: Haaland 'tricks' again; Arsenal maintain 100% start

PIX: Haaland 'tricks' again; Arsenal maintain 100% start

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Premier League.

Vishy Anand to play against fans to raise funds for COVID-19

Vishy Anand to play against fans to raise funds for COVID-19

Rediff.com11 May 2021

India's chess maestro Viswanathan Anand along with Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika, Nihal Sarin and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will be offering simultaneous exhibitions on Chess.com to support COVID-19 relief in India on Thursday.

Trump to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Trump to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Trump will deliver his acceptance speech on August 27 in Jacksonville.

Vishy Anand to launch academy to train youngsters

Vishy Anand to launch academy to train youngsters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has joined hands with WestBridge Capital to launch an academy, through which the five-time world champion will train youngsters.

After Olympics, Chanu sets sights on Asian Games medal

After Olympics, Chanu sets sights on Asian Games medal

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is focussing on an Asian Games gold medal, the only accolade missing from her showcase.

Is Malinga IPL's greatest bowler?

Is Malinga IPL's greatest bowler?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'You look at the numbers he has served up and the way he has consistently used that yorker, that makes everyone talk about it.'

11 Ajax players test positive for COVID-19, says RTL

11 Ajax players test positive for COVID-19, says RTL

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Amsterdam soccer club Ajax has had 11 players tested positive for COVID-19 a day before their Champions League tie against Danish side FC Midtjylland on Tuesday, RTL Nieuws reported on Monday.