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For Maradona, Argentina keep aside COVID-19 fears

For Maradona, Argentina keep aside COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Maradona's massive wake sparked some criticism on social media, especially as the government had limited the number of people who could attend wakes and funerals to contain the virus.

Govt issues Covid-19 safe workplace guidelines

Govt issues Covid-19 safe workplace guidelines

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

While demanding more outdoor air ventilation, the strategy document calls for a structural modification in the workplace.

Unemployed H-1B workers seek more time to stay in US

Unemployed H-1B workers seek more time to stay in US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The current Federal rules require an H-1B visa holder to leave the US along with family members within 60 days of losing his job. The H-1B visa holders have started a petition campaign on the White House website to extend the timeline for their stay in the US to 180 days after they are being laid off.

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The CM said that initial probe indicated "mismanagement" to be the prime reason for the accident, which occurred on Wednesday evening.

Cop hitchhikes 1,100 km to reach village after mother's death

Cop hitchhikes 1,100 km to reach village after mother's death

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Amid the nationwide lockdown, the 30-year-old Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) jawan, posted in the Naxal-hit Bijapur district, travelled over 1,100 km in three days using goods trains, trucks and river boat, to reach his village in Uttar Pradesh after his mother's death.

India rejects Pak charge, says Samjhauta Express cancelled due to local stir

India rejects Pak charge, says Samjhauta Express cancelled due to local stir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The Indian response came as Pakistan summoned India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner S Raghuram and expressed concern over the cancellation of operation of Samjhauta Express on Thursday due to farmer protest in India leaving over 200 passengers from both countries stranded.

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

Farmers' protest enters 22nd day as mercury drops to 5C in Delhi

Farmers' protest enters 22nd day as mercury drops to 5C in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

On Wednesday, the top court observed that the Centre's talks with the protesting farmers have 'not worked apparently' and were bound to fail, and said it will form a committee having representatives of both the sides, but the agitating leaders dismissed it as no solution.

Barty itching to get started at Australian Open

Barty itching to get started at Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Bencic hopes Open organisers make it fair for players in isolation.

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A total of 1,177 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Bilaspur special train, which departed at 4 pm, while 1,122 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Dibrugarh special train that departed at 4:45 pm.

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

'It took me years to feel confident in the way I look'

'It took me years to feel confident in the way I look'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'Fitness is such a game of trial and error and it's an absolute rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs.'

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

States urge Centre to run special trains for migrants

States urge Centre to run special trains for migrants

Rediff.com1 May 2020

As the Centre's decision ahead of the end of the 40-day lockdown brought cheers to lakhs of migrant workers across the country, quarantine centres and shelter homes were also being readied for the returning migrants with Uttar Pradesh alone preparing to receive an estimated 10 lakh people.

Passengers offloaded as COVID patient boards flight in Kochi

Passengers offloaded as COVID patient boards flight in Kochi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The passenger belonged to a group of 19 holidaying in the hill resort town of Munnar in Kerala and was under surveillance.

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Leicester pushed forward after the interval but were caught out on the break in the 64th minute when Ritchie's pass released Wilson who coolly rounded Schmeichel before sliding home.

When I was in quarantine

When I was in quarantine

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'It all became clear when I was asked to lodge myself on the couch in the lounge,' says Kishore Singh.

Govt likely to fetch around Rs 15,000 crore from Air India sale

Govt likely to fetch around Rs 15,000 crore from Air India sale

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

To attract bidders, the government had decided to hive of around Rs 35,000 crore of the company's debt into a separate subsidiary, leaving around Rs 23,286 crore to be absorbed by the new bidder.

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Asked if Ganguly would be cornered at the meeting, he laughed and cited an example.

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Issuing a travel advisory, the health ministry also called for passengers with travel history to China, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Iran, Malaysia, France, Spain and Germany to undergo self-imposed quarantine for a period of 14 days from the date of their arrival, and their employers to facilitate work-from-home for such employees during this period.

PHOTOS: Srinagar highway ban causes disruption

PHOTOS: Srinagar highway ban causes disruption

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The decision comes in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack, besides another attempt to target a Central Reserve Police Force convoy with a car bomb on the highway near Banihal in Ramban district on March 30.

Manufacturers now stare at labour shortage

Manufacturers now stare at labour shortage

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The auto ancillary industry - one of the worst hit due to the labour exodus - will need at least three months to get its factories up and running.

Indians can invest up to $125,000 overseas annually

Indians can invest up to $125,000 overseas annually

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Currently, non-residents visiting India are not allowed to take out any Indian currency while leaving the country.

UK goes into 3-week lockdown to tackle COVID spread

UK goes into 3-week lockdown to tackle COVID spread

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The UK prime minister warned that anyone flouting these strict rules would have to deal with police, who will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and force dispersal gatherings.

Football: Real Madrid keep pressure on Atletico

Football: Real Madrid keep pressure on Atletico

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Real Madrid swatted aside Granada 4-1 on Thursday to ensure the La Liga title race will go down to the wire.

British Airways slashes hand luggage size for speedy boardings

British Airways slashes hand luggage size for speedy boardings

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The change will affect economy and premium economy travellers.

Soccer PIX: Milan go top in five-goal thriller

Soccer PIX: Milan go top in five-goal thriller

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Images from soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The government's focus is on containing and controlling coronavirus the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday and advised Indians to stay put wherever they are and travel only under compelling reasons.

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'As an international student, I am constantly living in fear.' 'You're always on guard as to what will happen next.'

Parrikar re-admitted to Mumbai hospital; could go abroad for treatment

Parrikar re-admitted to Mumbai hospital; could go abroad for treatment

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

In a video message, Parrikar, 62, appealed people to continue praying for his health.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

'Storm in teacup': Greg Chappell on saliva ban favouring batsmen

'Storm in teacup': Greg Chappell on saliva ban favouring batsmen

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Former Australia skipper Greg Chappell has said that the saliva ban will not favour batsmen as much as people are expecting it too.

'Brexit's barking', say UK dog owners in 'Wooferendum March'

'Brexit's barking', say UK dog owners in 'Wooferendum March'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Hundreds of dogs and their owners marched through central London in a mass "Wooferendum March" to call for a second vote on Brexit.

'None of us are showing any symptom'

'None of us are showing any symptom'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'The facilities here are neat and clean; proper hygiene is maintained.' 'This is better than what we had expected in India.'

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The race for VIP perks has pernicious consequences and is undermining the elite's authority

Railways spent Rs 50 cr to move 70K migrants in 5 days

Railways spent Rs 50 cr to move 70K migrants in 5 days

Rediff.com5 May 2020

A day after opposition parties, including the Congress launched a scathing attack against the Union government and the railways for charging money from migrants for the travel, sources in the railways said the national transporter is spending around Rs 80 lakh per service for the special trains, and it has run 67 such trains carrying around 67,000 stranded migrants since May 1--- incurring an expenditure of over Rs 50 crore.

Delhi surpasses Mumbai to become worst Covid-hit city

Delhi surpasses Mumbai to become worst Covid-hit city

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Delhi recorded 17,282 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the highest single-day surge in the national capital since the onset of the pandemic, while over 100 fatalities were reported, according to data shared by the health department.

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SOPs, issued against the backdrop of the government's plans to open up the economy, say an entire office building need not be closed if one or two cases of COVID-19 are reported there and work can resume after disinfection as per the laid down protocols. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours and all the staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, the ministry said in its 'SOPs on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices'.

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

A round-up off all transpired on and off the football pitch

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.