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Meet Tata Open Maharashtra's star attraction!

Meet Tata Open Maharashtra's star attraction!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

South Korean tennis player Hyeon Chung will be a star attraction at the second edition of Tata Open Maharashtra beginning in December.

1,000 migrants protesting in Mumbai to go home lathi-charged

1,000 migrants protesting in Mumbai to go home lathi-charged

Rediff.com14 May 2020

"Hundreds of stranded people, who wanted to go to their hometowns, gathered near hotel Rippon Palace, and demanded that a special train be arranged for them to go to their native places," police said.

How captaincy is driving Kohli's batting

How captaincy is driving Kohli's batting

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

India captain Virat Kohli says the responsibility of leading the team motivates him to push his limits in testing conditions which eventually helps him score big Test hundreds.

Rowers gear up to make a big splash at Asian Games

Rowers gear up to make a big splash at Asian Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Rowers Dattu Baban Bhonkanal and Sawarn Singh sound upbeat about their medal chances in the upcoming Asian Games.

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Unless we control the coronavirus, we are going to struggle to get our economy and country back on track. The spectre of the virus haunts recovery, warns Naushad Forbes.

Tata Open: Prajnesh loses to Soon-woo

Tata Open: Prajnesh loses to Soon-woo

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

India's top ranked men's singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran crashed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the Tata Open Maharashtra after suffering a straight-sets defeat against fourth seed Kwan Soon-woo of Korea, on Thursday. Prajnesh lost 3-6, 6-7(5-7) against the Korean at Pune's Mhalunge Balewadi Stadium.

Virat Kohli talks about his key to success

Virat Kohli talks about his key to success

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Batsman Kohli credits India captaincy for change in mindset

Meet Kashmir's third cricketer to be picked at IPL auction...

Meet Kashmir's third cricketer to be picked at IPL auction...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Dar said he can't wait to join the Mumbai Indians family.

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Storms push a lot of water into land, then there is heavy rainfall due to the cyclone.' 'Along with this, we see the gradual rising of the sea level.' 'We see this during and after the latest Cyclone Tauktae.' 'This kind of overlapping events are increasing and we do not know much about how to tackle them.'

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Thinking of migrating to a more agreeable locale? Then perhaps you should consider moving to Vienna, which has been named the best city to live in for the tenth year in a row. However, the news isn't that great for Indians, with the list released by global consulting firm Mercer showing that Indian cities fared badly in the quality of living survey. The comprehensive survey is done with many factors being considered like housing, crime, political stability, leisure, air pollution, infrastructure, health system, education and economy.

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The MCA stadium at Gahunje in Pune will host the remaining six 'home' matches of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after these were shifted from the southern city following protests over the Cauvery water-sharing issue in the Tamil Nadu capital.

Season's heaviest showers in Delhi; country braces for more rain

Season's heaviest showers in Delhi; country braces for more rain

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Ayanagar weather station recorded 99.2 mm rainfall, the maximum in the city, during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Thursday.

BEWARE! Fraud Journals On The Rise

BEWARE! Fraud Journals On The Rise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Cloned journals have become more rampant in the post-pandemic world.

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

During the webinar, 'COVID-19: Vaccination and Potential Return to Normalcy - If and When', Dr Hotez, an internationally-recognised physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development, said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "India's gift' to the world in combating the virus.

Covid situation turning from bad to worse: Centre

Covid situation turning from bad to worse: Centre

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul said, "COVID-19 situation is turning from bad to worse. In last few weeks, especially in some states, it is a huge cause for worry. No state, no part of the country or district should be complacent."

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'We want the Commission to finish its work; the issue it is investigating is too crucial for its work to be left incomplete.'

Raina to miss CSK's next two games with calf injury

Raina to miss CSK's next two games with calf injury

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The left-hander suffered the injury while taking a single off Sunil Narine's bowling and limped off. He struggled to run subsequently and holed out off Narine's bowling.

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India has over 4,000 medium tanks, but not a single light tank. It remains to be seen whether the Ladakh face-off with China galvanises a change, observes Ajai Shukla.

10 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines

10 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

As India holds its breath for the Covid vaccination to be begin, Sudhir Bisht provides a quick checklist of what you must know about the vaccines that will be administered to citizens.

Rashmi Rocket Review

Rashmi Rocket Review

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Rashmi Rocket suffers from overcrowding. Through its runtime of nearly two hours, it hints at too many issues without sinking its teeth into any, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

'Who up there is writing this script?'

'Who up there is writing this script?'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'How can so many misfortunes fall on one beautiful family?'

Proteas coach seeks Guardiola inspiration for India tour

Proteas coach seeks Guardiola inspiration for India tour

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Nkwe replaces West Indian Ottis Gibson, the previous head coach, for the trip which starts in September and includes three Tests and three Twenty20 Internationals.

IPL-9 to kick-off on April 9

IPL-9 to kick-off on April 9

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The next edition of the Indian Premier League will be held from April 9 with new franchisees Rajkot and Pune, which replaced Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. The tournament will begin five days after conclusion of the ICC World Twenty20, which India will host.

'Ajinkya Rahane is someone who is very consistent'

'Ajinkya Rahane is someone who is very consistent'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Ahead of their Indian Premier League debut, the Rising Pune Supergiants have assembled a formidable team.

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'The pandemic basically started with Maharashtra.' 'And then it spread across to the rest of India.' 'Now it is again Maharashtra.'

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The government will stand guarantor for loans to be disbursed to youth from the community.

Pietersen lambasts ECB to pull Stokes from IPL playoffs

Pietersen lambasts ECB to pull Stokes from IPL playoffs

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has lambasted at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for calling back all-rounder Ben Stokes from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

We must vaccinate 140 million people a month!

We must vaccinate 140 million people a month!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

At 8 million a month, times two doses, it will take us 17 years to administer the vaccine to our 800 million adults. The rollout must speed up twenty times, asserts Naushad Forbes.

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

All these persons have been kept in single room isolation at designated health care facilities by respective state governments and their close contacts have also been put under quarantine, the ministry said.

PHOTOS: Australians sweat it out in the nets in Mumbai

PHOTOS: Australians sweat it out in the nets in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Bracing for a challenging Test series against India who are having a dream run in the last 18 months, Australian players slogged it out in nets in Wednesday, two days after landing in Mumbai for the four-match rubber starting on February 23 at Pune.

SoftBank-backed Ola raises $500-mn term loan

SoftBank-backed Ola raises $500-mn term loan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

IPO-bound mobility platform Ola, said it has successfully raised $500 million via a Term Loan B (TLB) from marquee international institutional investors. This term loan has no impact on the valuation of Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola. The Bengaluru-based firm recently raised $139 million. This is part of a $1 billion funding round for which the company is in talks with investors, increasing its valuation to about $7.5 billion, according to the sources.

Maharashtra retains saffron as BJP-Sena sweep state

Maharashtra retains saffron as BJP-Sena sweep state

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The alliance won 41 of the 48 seats leaving the Congress-NCP combine with just 5 seats.

Problem aplenty for Royals if Stokes misses season

Problem aplenty for Royals if Stokes misses season

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Royals core comprises of three Englishmen -- Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer and their Australian skipper Steve Smith.

I still respect Smith as a batsman and player: Rahane

I still respect Smith as a batsman and player: Rahane

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Steve Smith may have been disgraced for his role in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa but newly-appointed Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane said that he still respects him as a world-class batsman.

Buses torched, stone pelted as protests continue over Maratha quota demand

Buses torched, stone pelted as protests continue over Maratha quota demand

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The man, identified as Pramod Jaising Hore, had posted a message on his Facebook page and shared a message on WhatsApp on Sunday, saying he would be ending his life in support of the reservation demand, said Mukundwadi police station's Senior Inspector Natha Jadhav.

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

NCB's Wankhede a 'bogus' officer, will be jailed: Malik

NCB's Wankhede a 'bogus' officer, will be jailed: Malik

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Launching a scathing attack on Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede, Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik on Thursday dubbed the officer as 'bogus' and asserted that once 'proof' against him is out, he can not remain in government service for even one day.

Prez yet to decide where to settle down post retirement

Prez yet to decide where to settle down post retirement

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Having returned the house alloted to her in Pune after controversy surrounding the land, President Pratibha Patil is yet to decide where to settle down post-retirement.