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COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'When this COVID-19 restarted, the first thing I observed was that the patients are all below 50 years.'

21 cosplayers reveal their day jobs

21 cosplayers reveal their day jobs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Paloma Sharma asked some of the cosplayers of Mumbai Comic Con to tell us what they did when they weren't dressed up in costumes.

Father's advice: 'Life goes on; you are not alone'

Father's advice: 'Life goes on; you are not alone'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Tushar Kulkarni, 40 from Dombivali, Mumbai tells us what he learned from his father.

IPL preview: Winless MI take on formidable RCB in high-octane clash

IPL preview: Winless MI take on formidable RCB in high-octane clash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

If MI have their problems to sort out, having lost at the death in all three games so far, RCB too have their own shortcomings to address with only one win in three games under their belt.

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Sim Bhullar knows it is going to be a tall order but the first NBA player of Indian descent believes that, like Yao Ming in China, he can trigger basketball frenzy.

Sensex soars by 148 points, shrugs off panic

Sensex soars by 148 points, shrugs off panic

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

The BSE Sensex zoomed by 154 points (3.86 per cent) to close at 4159 points.

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out.

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

8 quick and healthy salad recipes

8 quick and healthy salad recipes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Easy to make, these can be ready in minutes.

Will the IPL verdict solve our drought problem?

Will the IPL verdict solve our drought problem?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'Why is a commercial venture being held responsible for a situation caused by mismanagement of the state?' asks N Suresh.

Misses, waits and progress in naval missiles

Misses, waits and progress in naval missiles

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, formerly the Admiral Gorshkov, expected to join the Indian Navy later this year, is already late by five years and its price has risen three-fold, from $947 million (about Rs 5,735 crore) in 2004 to $2.3 billion (Rs 13,928.8 crore) today.

Chennaiyin's Elano credits his ISL success to fans

Chennaiyin's Elano credits his ISL success to fans

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Sitting on top in the goal-scorers list, Chennaiyin FC striker Elano Blumer says his superb performance so far in the Indian Super League has been helped immensely by the good turnout of fans.

Timeline: When cricket was held hostage by terrorism

Timeline: When cricket was held hostage by terrorism

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Cricket teams have previously abandoned tours amid outbreaks of violence.

Amre to be Kirsten's deputy at Delhi Daredevils

Amre to be Kirsten's deputy at Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Former India batsman and Mumbai Ranji Trophy coach Praveen Amre has been roped in by Delhi Daredevils as assistant coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League season. He will replace South Africa's Eric Simons, who was with the franchise for five editions, since 2010.

Indian survivors recount horror of living in Gaza

Indian survivors recount horror of living in Gaza

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

For Lucknow native Abdul Rehman, 35, his Ramzan fasts in Gaza were not broken by the call of the muezzin but with the deafening noise of bomb explosions.

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Fast food rivals expand, hitting Yum sales in India

Fast food rivals expand, hitting Yum sales in India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Yum reduced the number of restaurants in India by 14 in the September quarter from the preceding quarter to 811.

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

If Walmart is spinning success stories of Indian manufacturers in global markets, Amazon is taking 'Make in India' to the world, bolstered by its 'Global Selling Programme'

9 bloody standoffs the world has seen

9 bloody standoffs the world has seen

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Even as France mourns the bloodiest terrorist attack for 20 years, let's take a look at some major standoffs witnessed in the past:

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

After a recent spate of big-bang funding of food discovery and delivery apps, experts believe the sector's consolidation might be over and the remaining players are here to stay and thrive.

Sixth-generation BMW M5 is monster of a car

Sixth-generation BMW M5 is monster of a car

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'With 600 horses under the hood, the M5 that comes in a four-wheel drive avatar has historically been a track car, which means it's not going to be at its spirited best on city streets.' 'But this version, which is the sixth generation, has bits and bobs that do try to make it more compatible for everyday commuting,' says Pavan Lall.

INS Visakhapatnam, Navy's new stealth destroyer, launched

INS Visakhapatnam, Navy's new stealth destroyer, launched

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The Kolkata-class warship, the first of P15-B stealth destroyers, was launched by Minu Dhowan, wife of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R K Dhowan, at Mazagaon Docks Ltd.

5 most expensive motorcycles in India

5 most expensive motorcycles in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The least expensive among these starts at Rs 22,60,560, according to a list compiled by MotorBeam.com

A soldier returns to Sri Lanka

A soldier returns to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'As I went around Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Jaffna and Mannar, my mind went back to my visit in January 1990 at the fag end of the IPKFs mission in Sri Lanka,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Eight years ago I thought Ishant will be a world beater, but he lost the plot somewhere'

'Eight years ago I thought Ishant will be a world beater, but he lost the plot somewhere'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Singling out one key area where the Indian team was found wanting during its last tour to Australia, fast bowling great Jeff Thomson today said that the attack, spearheaded by Ishant Sharma, lacked in discipline.

Super Kohli leads ICC T20 rankings; India also No. 1

Super Kohli leads ICC T20 rankings; India also No. 1

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Powered by his marauding knocks in the World Twenty20 so far, Indian batsman Virat Kohli on Tuesday became the top-ranked batsman in the ICC rankings, while India remained static at the No.1 spot in the team list. Kohli, who averages 92 after scoring 184 runs in four matches at a strike-rate of over 132, had entered the tournament 24 points behind Aaron Finch, but has now opened up a 68-point advantage over the Australian, the ICC said in a statement. In the bowlers' table, West Indies' Samuel Badree has displaced Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to return to the number-one position. Badree has taken six wickets in four matches to date, while Ashwin has dropped to third after managing just four wickets in as many matches.

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?

Captain Mithali gears up for fresh start with new coach Raman

Captain Mithali gears up for fresh start with new coach Raman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

India ODI captain Mithali Raj gears up to make a 'fresh start' under the able guidance of new coach WV Raman during the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

How Dada and Dhoni changed Indian cricket forever

How Dada and Dhoni changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'In the leadership of Ganguly and a foreign coach, a much brighter phase of Indian cricket began.' 'India played the way I had wished throughout my playing career.' 'Dhoni brought calmness into Indian cricket.' 'Under Dhoni India started winning tight games, with the captain himself leading by example.'

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Some time before December 31, 2017, Bengaluru based Team Indus aims to land a vehicle on the moon.

Bharat bandh: Cong claims support of '21 Oppn parties'; may hit normal life

Bharat bandh: Cong claims support of '21 Oppn parties'; may hit normal life

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

The Shiv Sena has spurned Congress' request to participate in the bandh.

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Hyperbole by our ministers and a few saffronised scientists not only defames Newton and Einstein, but also mocks ancient India's achievements in mathematics, medicine and natural science, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Even though the suspension has a good balance of ride and handling, when you drive fast over expansion joints on a bridge, you are definitely going to feel every bolt in there.

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'May be, after another two years when I establish myself, I will play for India again. The main goal is to at least play 10 years in NBA league'

Root's 44-ball 83 helps England pull off record run chase vs South Africa

Root's 44-ball 83 helps England pull off record run chase vs South Africa

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Joe Root blasted a 44-ball 83 to help England pull off a record run chase in a thrilling last-over finish against South Africa in the ICC World T20 Super 10 Group 1 match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Friday.

Captured Pak terrorist's mission was to set up base in Kashmir

Captured Pak terrorist's mission was to set up base in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Four other associates of Sajjad were killed in a two-day long operation after the army intercepted them while they were trying to sneak in.

'If farmers' demands are not met, govt will suffer'

'If farmers' demands are not met, govt will suffer'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Till the time the Modi government is ruling, they will write off loans of corporates and give opportunities to rogue businessmen to run away, so we will have to come again and again on the roads to demand our just rights.'

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Shyamvar Pinturam Rai and Pradeep Waghmare. Both erstwhile employees of Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. In the witness stand on Monday, Waghmare came across as a cheerful, straightforward man who is attempting to clamber his way towards prosperity. In the witness stand on Friday, Rai shed his customary jauntiness and broke down weeping, begging forgiveness from CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale.

Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?

Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'An ASW corvette without towed array sonar and an ASW helicopter is nothing more than a feeble joke,' says a retired navy commodore.