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How India Inc is going all out to help tackle oxygen shortage

How India Inc is going all out to help tackle oxygen shortage

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The Tatas, L&T and Bharat Forge expressed interest in building pressure swing adsorption oxygen plants at hospital sites, while IOC and RIL are pitching in with both oxygen and cryogenic tankers needed for its transportation.

Tahir grabs Purple Cap from Rabada

Tahir grabs Purple Cap from Rabada

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Tahir, at 40, also became the oldest player to win the cap.

Atrangi Re Review

Atrangi Re Review

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Sara Ali Khan is definitely a chip of the old block and Bollywood. The abandon in her dance, the candour in her histrionics, a combination of the ada and attributes of Rekha and Madhuri Dixit all rolled in one, she is like an old soul in a contemporary body, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Tennis Rankings: Do you know India's best ranked player in singles?

Tennis Rankings: Do you know India's best ranked player in singles?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Reaping rewards of his consistent performance, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, on Monday, broke into men's singles top-100 for the first time in his career with a jump of six places that took him to 97.

1.61 lakh new Covid cases in India, 1.36 cr total cases

1.61 lakh new Covid cases in India, 1.36 cr total cases

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 34th day in a row, the number of active cases rose to 12,64,698, or 9.24 per cent of the total infections.

ISL: Chennaiyin open account after draw with Mumbai City

ISL: Chennaiyin open account after draw with Mumbai City

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Two-time champion Chennaiyin FC opened its account in ISL-6 with a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC in its first home game of the season at the Nehru stadium, in Chennai, on Sunday.

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The traffic tells a story. During the lockdown, it took 45 minutes to zip through the deserted 35-km stretch from Chennai to reach the automobile heart of Sriperumbudur-Oragadam, where the big names of the car industry - Hyundai Motor India, Renault-Nissan India, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Apollo Tyres, and Royal Enfield - are based.

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Former national racing champion Ashwin Sundar and his wife Niveditha died in a mishap at MRC Nagar in Chennai, on Saturday.

IPL 2021: Memorable Moments

IPL 2021: Memorable Moments

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

IPL 2021 had many moments that made the tournament more special and fans asking for more.

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'If I played that 5 balls in the end in the 20th over, we could've scored 20 runs more which would have been a tight game I guess'

India tame England to extend home record, reach WTC final

India tame England to extend home record, reach WTC final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

India's spin duo of Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin wreaked havoc, taking all 10 wickets between them.

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

ISL: Mumbai City down Chennaiyin to stay top

ISL: Mumbai City down Chennaiyin to stay top

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Adam Le Fondre smashed in a 75th-minute winner after Hernan Santana (45th) had cancelled Jakub Sylvestr's first goal.

IPL PICS: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL PICS: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Images from the opening match of the 14th Indian Premier League, between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Chennai, on Friday.

This accidental cricketer is living his dream...

This accidental cricketer is living his dream...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

According to Ashwin, being in the COVID-19 lockdown made him realise just how lucky he was to play for India.

How the role of spinners will change in pink ball Test

How the role of spinners will change in pink ball Test

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

England's lead spinner Jack Leach says he is ready for a new role as the day-night pink ball Test against India looks set to bring the seamers back into the forefront after the spinners dominated the first two matches.

Ranji round-up: 40 wickets fall inside 2 days as Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs

Ranji round-up: 40 wickets fall inside 2 days as Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

It was another Ranji Trophy match at Bansi Lal Stadium that turned out to be farcical contest as Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs with 40 wickets falling well inside two days.

India look to dominate England after success in Australia

India look to dominate England after success in Australia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India will welcome back regular skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the last three Tests in Australia to attend the birth of his daughter.

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

Rediff.com9 May 2021

While there is a shortage of testing kits, manpower and capacities, India does not have other scalable testing options.

'Alarm bells started going off, it was chaos'

'Alarm bells started going off, it was chaos'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'I was chatting to our team doctor, whose room was across the hallway from my mine in the hotel, and Kumar (Sangakarra, the Royals' head coach) came around the corner, and drew his finger across his throat, and then we knew it was over.'

Vijay ton leads Essex to victory in dream County debut

Vijay ton leads Essex to victory in dream County debut

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Vijay scored exactly 100 from 181 balls and shared a second-wicket stand of 204 with Tom Westley, who finished with an unbeaten 110. Set 282 to win, the visitors reached their target just before lunch to complete a convincing win.

At 50, can AIADMK reinvent itself?

At 50, can AIADMK reinvent itself?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The AIADMK's staying power is not in question, but it has to regain the winning streak. That will require its leaders and leadership to re-wire themselves, to be able to re-think situations in ways different from what they had been accustomed to, suggests Sathiya Moorthy.

Axar effortlessly fills Jadeja void in India's spin attack

Axar effortlessly fills Jadeja void in India's spin attack

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'But at least I'm contributing with the ball, and I'm positive about it.'

KKR's floundering batting faces strong Delhi Capitals test

KKR's floundering batting faces strong Delhi Capitals test

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, have done an excellent job in restricting the oppositions but KKR's top-order batting has hurt them the most.

3 Al Qaeda 'sympathisers' arrested by NIA in Madurai

3 Al Qaeda 'sympathisers' arrested by NIA in Madurai

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

In a joint operation with police of two states, the National Investigation Agency on Monday arrested three persons suspected to be part of a group sympathising with Al Qaeda and involved in five blast cases in court premises of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka since April.

Star Performer: CSK struck by lightning Boult

Star Performer: CSK struck by lightning Boult

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Trent Boult took an IPL career-best 4/18 to consign Chennai Super Kings to their first-ever 10-wicket defeat in the T20 league.

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 4

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 4

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

Auto industry braces for impact of bumper-to-bumper insurance on pricing

Auto industry braces for impact of bumper-to-bumper insurance on pricing

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

If the court order is implemented, it will lead to an increase in the insurance outgo for car owners by a minimum Rs 50,000 for car and a minimum of Rs 7,000 for two-wheeler owners.

IPL: KKR hope to revive campaign against struggling Royals

IPL: KKR hope to revive campaign against struggling Royals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

KKR have so far failed to come together as a unit and slipped to sixth in the table after starting the tournament on a high against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Loving seeing you in happy space: Kohli tells Ashwin

Loving seeing you in happy space: Kohli tells Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Kohli wished Ashwin the best and urged him to continue doing what has been doing for the team in the recent past.

It was an extraordinary innings by Watson: Fleming

It was an extraordinary innings by Watson: Fleming

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Terming Shane Watson's 70-run knock off just 34 balls as "extraordinary", Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said that the Aussie all-rounder changed the complexion of the game in just four to five overs.

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'I told myself, I will be 23 next year. Why can't I be a billionaire too?'

PHOTOS: Showman Hardik stars as Mumbai Indians humble CSK

PHOTOS: Showman Hardik stars as Mumbai Indians humble CSK

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians humbled Chennai Super Kings by 37 runs in the Indian Premier League, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

AIADMK expels worker arrested by CBI in Pollachi sex abuse case

AIADMK expels worker arrested by CBI in Pollachi sex abuse case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

An All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary was among the three men arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the sensational 2019 sexual harassment case in Pollachi town, taking the total number of persons held so far to eight.

With WTC final in sight, India-England gear up for 4th Test

With WTC final in sight, India-England gear up for 4th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

While a draw always seems a safe option in a game like this but Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri wouldn't like to play a defensive game which at times can be counter-productive.

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

Turning Point: Chahar checks KKR with early wickets

Turning Point: Chahar checks KKR with early wickets

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Chahar started the rot for KKR early in their innings when he trapped opener Chris Lynn in front of the wickets as the Aussie missed a pull off a delivery that kept low. Lynn was sent back inside the first over for a duck. He came into the equation in the next over when he took a brilliant catch, running backwards, to dismiss Sunil Narine for just 6 off the bowling of Harbhajan Singh.

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'Mortality or hospitalisation has not increased in South Africa because of the new variant.' 'There is nothing to show so far that it is more infectious.' 'I am of the opinion that at the moment, there is no reason to panic.'