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Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Monday said he is eyeing a French Open comeback this year in his quest to make a record eighth appearance at the Tokyo Olympics later this year.

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Yuvraj shared a montage of 2011 World Cup memories and his thoughts on the title-winning journey in a Twitter video.

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Pak had realised in 2018 that Hurriyat Conference, the separatist conglomerate created by Inter-Services Intelligence, won't be able to deliver any more

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

India's triumphant Tokyo Olympics contingent, including history-making Javelin Throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was greeted by frenzy and chaos at the New Delhi airport, where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes.

Kashmir reports first death due to coronavirus

Kashmir reports first death due to coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Four people had tested positive for coronavirus in J-K on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases to 11.

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists interesting records from the first week of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Kamalpreet qualifies for Olympics after record discus throw

Kamalpreet qualifies for Olympics after record discus throw

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The 25-year-old Kaur heaved the discus to 65.06 metres in her first throw at the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships.

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The roads will reduce the distance to the border considerably and make easier the movement of Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, who at present have walk up to 25 kms to reach there, officials said.

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

According to a 2019 Congressional Research Service report of August 2019, a longstanding goal of US policy in South Asia has been to prevent the India-Pakistan conflict from escalating to interstate war.

How 2011 World Cup snub spurred Rohit

How 2011 World Cup snub spurred Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that India vice-captain Rohit Sharma did not lack in hard work in his early years even though his body language suggested a "relaxed" attitude to his batting.

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 centuries record: Pathan

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 centuries record: Pathan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan marked India captain Virat Kohli as the one batsman among the current lot, who has the ability to go past Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 100 centuries in international cricket.

Yuvraj mulls retirement; may pursue freelance T20 career

Yuvraj mulls retirement; may pursue freelance T20 career

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Yuvraj played for Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL but didn't get many chances which might have prompted him to seriously think about future plans.

Bad planning led to India's defeat in 2019 World Cup semis

Bad planning led to India's defeat in 2019 World Cup semis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

India have all the resources but need to plan better going into the big-ticket ICC events, said former all-rounder Irfan Pathan who blamed an unsettled middle order for country's exit from last year's World Cup. India last won an ICC tournament in 2013, when they lifted the Champions Trophy under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

R-Day passes off peacefully in Kashmir

R-Day passes off peacefully in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The 71st Republic Day was celebrated in Kashmir amidst tight security. Lieutenant Governor's advisor presided over the main function. However most mainstream politicians stayed away.

Congress demands one nation, one price for COVID vaccines

Congress demands one nation, one price for COVID vaccines

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Serum Institute of India announced a price of Rs 400 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' for state governments and Rs 600 per dose for private hospitals.

Tendulkar donates Rs 50 lakh to fight COVID-19

Tendulkar donates Rs 50 lakh to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

India's cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar on Friday donated Rs 50 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, which has so far claimed 17 Indian lives and wreaked havoc globally. Tendulkar's donation is so far the biggest contribution among India's leading sportspersons, some of whom have pledged their salaries while a few others have donated medical equipment to fight the dreaded outbreak, which has caused more than 24,000 deaths globally.

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ganderbal district recorded the highest of 56.40 per cent polling in the Valley, while Poonch district of Jammu region polled the highest of 71.62 per cent votes across J-K.

FIR lodged against Badaun CMS over SP MLA's death

FIR lodged against Badaun CMS over SP MLA's death

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Irfan, who represented Bilari assembly seat, was on his way to attend the marriage of son of senior cabinet minister Shivpal Singh Yadav in Saifai in Etawah district when his vehicle overturned and fell into a ditch on Thursday.

Three Indian race walkers qualify for Tokyo Games

Three Indian race walkers qualify for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Another Haryana athlete, Rahul Kumar, who finished second in the men's 20km race walk event with a time of 1:20:26, also qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.

Recipe: How to make puran poli

Recipe: How to make puran poli

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

With Gudi Padwa on March 25, Chef Irfan Sayyed shares the the recipe of the Indian sweet flatbread.

JK: 3 militants killed; families claim they were civilians

JK: 3 militants killed; families claim they were civilians

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

An army official said the slain youths were "hardcore terrorists" who used a lot of ammunition and grenades against the security forces during the encounter.

SC verdict on Friday on pleas against curbs in J-K

SC verdict on Friday on pleas against curbs in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Provisions of Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of J&K, were abrogated by the Centre on August 5 last year.

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The 3,064-page chargesheet, filed in a Jammu court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, names self-styled commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu and his alleged network of aides.

BJP wins any seat in Kashmir for first time

BJP wins any seat in Kashmir for first time

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Aijaz Hussain won the Khonmoh-II District Development Council seat in Srinagar, while Aijaz Ahmad Khan gave the party more reason to cheer by winning the Tulail seat in Bandipora district.

CRPF jawan, 8-yr-old boy killed by terrorists in Anantnag

CRPF jawan, 8-yr-old boy killed by terrorists in Anantnag

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The boy, identified as Nihan Yawar, a resident of neighbouring Kulgam district, was travelling with his father for some personal work when he was hit by bullets fired by the terrorist at Padshahi Bagh bridge in Anantnag's Bijbehara area.

Dravid, not Sachin, is greatest Indian Test batsman

Dravid, not Sachin, is greatest Indian Test batsman

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The Wall' won 52 per cent of the votes. Tendulkar had 48 per cent votes in his favour.

ICMR, Hyderabad co develop potential treatment for COVID-19

ICMR, Hyderabad co develop potential treatment for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'The ICMR and Biological E Limited, Hyderabad, have developed highly purified antisera (raised in animals) for prophylaxis and treatment of COVID-19,' the apex health research body said on Thursday. The 'antisera' is yet to undergo human clinical trials to establish its safety and efficacy and Drugs Controller General of India would be approached soon in this regard, Dr Samiran Panda, the head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at the ICMR said.

Sachin, Yuvraj roll back the years as India Legends win

Sachin, Yuvraj roll back the years as India Legends win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Riding on Tendulkar's half-century and Yuvraj's entertaining 20-ball 49 not out which had six sixes

Only 250 people in detention in J-K, some in 5-star hotels: BJP

Only 250 people in detention in J-K, some in 5-star hotels: BJP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Only outstanding issue between India and Pakistan with respect to Kashmir is the status of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Ram Madhav said.

If Ekta Kapoor called Aishwarya Sushmita...

If Ekta Kapoor called Aishwarya Sushmita...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'I've been getting offers to play someone who is sexy, hot and smart.'

'As long as Pandya keeps cool, he will be an asset'

'As long as Pandya keeps cool, he will be an asset'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'After his back injury, he needs to look after himself.' 'He needs to keep working on his bowling.'

Elite athletes resume outdoor training in Patiala, Bengaluru

Elite athletes resume outdoor training in Patiala, Bengaluru

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Confined to their hostel rooms for more than two months due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown, elite Indian athletes such as javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and sprinter Hima Das started outdoor training at the Sports Authority of India centre in Patiala on Wednesday.

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Rani had bettered her own national record with a throw of 63.24m during the Federation Cup in March before a performance of 62.83m in the National Inter-State Championships this week.

2 Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed in encounter in Pulwama

2 Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed in encounter in Pulwama

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

An anti-insurgency operation was launched in the Tral area of Pulwama on Monday night following a brief exchange of fire between the terrorists and the security forces, a police spokesperson said.

Asian Champions Trophy: India fightback to beat Pakistan

Asian Champions Trophy: India fightback to beat Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Down by an early goal, India staged a magnificent fightback to beat two-time champions Pakistan 3-1 in their second outing of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2018, at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, in Muscat, on Saturday.

DCGI nod to Phase-1 trials of potential COVID-19 treatment 'antisera'

DCGI nod to Phase-1 trials of potential COVID-19 treatment 'antisera'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The 'antisera' has been developed by the ICMR in collaboration with a Hyderabad-based bio-pharmaceutical firm. "With Biological E Limited we have developed an horse 'antisera' and we have just got clearance for conducting clinical trials for that," ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said at press briefing.

Poll: Should Rohit lead India in T20Is?

Poll: Should Rohit lead India in T20Is?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'It would be a shame if he is not made the white-ball captain after this. Because there's nothing more Rohit Sharma can do.'

J-K leaders mull over attending PM's meet in Delhi

J-K leaders mull over attending PM's meet in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The National Conference, the People's Democratic Party and the Congress on Saturday said they will take a call on attending a meeting with the prime minister in Delhi after deliberations within their respective parties, while the Bharatiya Janata Party expressed hope that all invitees will take part in the all-party deliberations.

Army officer killed in IED blast along LoC in J-K

Army officer killed in IED blast along LoC in J-K

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The blast killed the officer and injured a soldier who was evacuated to hospital.

Real estate: Godrej, Prestige vie for Rs 10K-cr sales booking club

Real estate: Godrej, Prestige vie for Rs 10K-cr sales booking club

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The real estate sector might have been caught off guard by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, but large listed developers like Godrej Properties and Prestige Estates Projects soldier on undeterred. They aim to have sales bookings of Rs 10,000 crore in the next few years.