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RT-PCR test pre-booking must at 6 airports for at-risk countries

RT-PCR test pre-booking must at 6 airports for at-risk countries

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Passengers coming from 'at-risk' countries to six major Indian airports have to compulsorily pre-book for the on-arrival RT-PCR test from December 20 onwards, the civil aviation ministry said on Tuesday.

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger. Real estate brokerage platform PropTiger.com, which is part of Australia's REA group that owns Housing.com, on Tuesday, released its report 'Real Insight' on India's residential market. A total of 96,544 units were sold in July-September, down 5 per cent from 1,01,221 units sold during the same period in 2023.

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Gautam Gambhir will be a "good coach" for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job, and favours the appointment of a home-grown talent to the high-profile position.

CSK vs KKR: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

CSK vs KKR: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Jadeja, Deshpande, Fizz were CSK's stars on Monday.

Take A Shot At Our IPL Quiz!

Take A Shot At Our IPL Quiz!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Calling all cricket lovers to take a crack at our latest IPL quiz.

Rajasthan hoping to beat the heat and CSK to cement top spot

Rajasthan hoping to beat the heat and CSK to cement top spot

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'We just need to keep backing ourselves. With three games to go, we don't want to test ourselves but keep the momentum going.'

Rain in Hyderabad spices up IPL playoffs race

Rain in Hyderabad spices up IPL playoffs race

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Thanks to a rain-washed match against Gujarat Titans, SRH climbs to 15 points in 13 games.

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Petrol price on Friday crossed the Rs 100- per-litre mark in Chennai as well as in some places in Punjab and Kerala after fuel prices were hiked yet again. Petrol is priced at over Rs 99 a litre in Delhi and Kolkata -- the only metro cities which haven't seen the Rs 100 mark yet. Petrol price was hiked by 35 paise per litre on Friday but there was no change in diesel rates, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

Uthappa, Shakib help Kolkata thrash Chennai by 8 wickets

Uthappa, Shakib help Kolkata thrash Chennai by 8 wickets

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Kolkata Knight Riders took a giant stride towards ensuring a play-off berth as they walloped Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets to take their winning streak to five matches in the seventh edition of IPL.

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma was named the 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year', while former head coach Rahul Dravid was conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24 here on Wednesday.

IPL 2024 Schedule: Holders CSK to take on RCB in opener on March 22

IPL 2024 Schedule: Holders CSK to take on RCB in opener on March 22

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2024 IPL season-opener in Chennai on March 22, the BCCI announced on Thursday while unveiling the schedule for only the first 17 days of the popular T20 league.

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.

World Cup 2023: Schedule

World Cup 2023: Schedule

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Check out the full schedule of the 2023 World Cup and the format for the 10 team tournament.

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

SRH's Hasaranga set to miss first three IPL matches

SRH's Hasaranga set to miss first three IPL matches

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

It remains to be seen if the right-arm spinner will be available for SRH's home fixture against Chennai Super Kings on April 5.

Can Gambhir Magic Bring KKR Title 3?

Can Gambhir Magic Bring KKR Title 3?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

As captain, Gautam Gambhir won KKR its two titles. Now, as team mentor, can he inspire KKR to achieve glory?

Housing sales in Apr-Jun rise 5% in top 7 cities; down 8% from Q1: Anarock

Housing sales in Apr-Jun rise 5% in top 7 cities; down 8% from Q1: Anarock

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Housing sales in seven major cities rose 5 per cent annually to about 1.2 lakh units during the April-June period, while demand fell 8 per cent from the preceding quarter on surge in prices, according to Anarock. Real estate consultant Anarock, which is one of the leading housing brokerage firm, on Thursday released the data of housing market for the current April-June quarter. In April-June 2024, housing sales across seven major cities are estimated at 120,340 units, up 5 per cent from 115,090 units in the year-ago period.

LSG pace sensation Mayank Yadav still not match-fit

LSG pace sensation Mayank Yadav still not match-fit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav is unlikely to feature in Lucknow Super Giants' next two games as he continues his recovery from tightness in his hip, according to Head Coach Justin Langer in Lucknow on Thursday.

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Inconsistent SRH take on LSG in push for play-offs spot

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Before the IPL Auction 2025, Rediff.com delves into the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history, exploring their impact on the game and the factors that have made them so valuable.

Rs 2000 notes: Rs 7,581 cr still with the public

Rs 2000 notes: Rs 7,581 cr still with the public

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 97.87 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,581 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation. The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, has declined to Rs 7,581 crore at the close of business on June 28, 2024.

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul and Arshdeep Singh headline the top bracket of elite players at the IPL mega auction.

Pant will be an all-time great in Tests: Ganguly

Pant will be an all-time great in Tests: Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Sourav Ganguly believes Rishabh Pant is on course to become an all-time great in Test cricket.

Will Rishabh Pant make history at IPL Auction?

Will Rishabh Pant make history at IPL Auction?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The bids on Rishabh Pant could well soar like his audacious no-look six in the ongoing Perth Test, as he seems poised to become the highest paid player among the 577 who will go under the hammer at the two-day IPL mega auction, starting in Jeddah on Sunday.

Abhishek breaks Kohli's long-standing IPL record

Abhishek breaks Kohli's long-standing IPL record

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma made history on Sunday

KKR hoping to exploit home conditions vs depleted LSG

KKR hoping to exploit home conditions vs depleted LSG

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will seek home comfort in their bid to return to winning ways when they face a depleted Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League match in Kolkata on Sunday.

'SRH will continue to play aggressive brand of cricket'

'SRH will continue to play aggressive brand of cricket'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

SRH will get another chance to secure a spot in the final in Qualifier 2 when they take on the winner of the Eliminator between RCB and RR.

Chepauk no longer a fortress for CSK: Abhinav Mukund

Chepauk no longer a fortress for CSK: Abhinav Mukund

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

With defending champions Chennai Super Kings slated to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL season-opener this year, former batter Abhinav Mukund feels Chepauk is 'no longer a fortress' for the five-time winners.

Tough times don't last: SRK's heartfelt note to his 'champs'

Tough times don't last: SRK's heartfelt note to his 'champs'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The 58-year-old actor gave a shout-out to KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and head coach Chandrakant Pandit. He also mentioned KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer and support staff Ryan ten Doeschate, Bharat Arun, Carl Crowe, and Nathan Leamon in the post.

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar fetched a winning bid of Rs 10.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on a largely predictable second day of the mega auction, in Jeddah on Monday.

Dhoni's Warm Hug With Gambhir

Dhoni's Warm Hug With Gambhir

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'M S Dhoni stands as a towering figure in Indian cricket, arguably the most successful captain ever.'

'Hopefully Chennai can turn the tables on Mumbai in the final'

'Hopefully Chennai can turn the tables on Mumbai in the final'

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Mike Hussey played a key role in ensuring Chennai Super Kings' record sixth appearance in the final of the Indian Premier League and the Australian said the team needs to be at its "best" to beat Mumbai Indians in Sunday's summit clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL PIX: Jadeja, Gaikwad star in CSK's clinical win over KKR

IPL PIX: Jadeja, Gaikwad star in CSK's clinical win over KKR

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai on Monday.

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann believes Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor Gautam Gambhir will be a 'brilliant' head coach for India.

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Shubman Gill's return to form will provide a big boost to Gujarat Titans as they square off against table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in their must-win IPL game in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Gambhir had taken charge of the team in July and the team will be playing its first Test in his tenure.

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Tactician par excellence Gautam Gambhir couldn't have envisaged a battle of brains with a more different kind of adversary than the smiling yet ruthless Pat Cummins as Kolkata Knight Riders face a spirited Sunrisers Hyderabad in a mega IPL final in Chennai on Sunday.

PIX: Chennai Super Kings trounce KKR for 4th IPL crown

PIX: Chennai Super Kings trounce KKR for 4th IPL crown

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League final between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Dubai, on Friday.

Amazon India creates 110K seasonal jobs ahead of festivals

Amazon India creates 110K seasonal jobs ahead of festivals

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

E-commerce firm Amazon India has announced the creation of over 110,000 seasonal job opportunities across its operations network as it prepares to serve millions of customers throughout India during the upcoming festival season. These positions include both direct and indirect roles in cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Chennai, among others. Notably, Amazon has hired thousands of women and nearly 1,900 individuals with disabilities into its existing network.