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Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the rain situation on Tuesday and said over 3,500 people had been shifted to safer places from flood-prone and vulnerable spots across the state, where several districts, including Mumbai, experienced downpour.

How 'two lads from Yorkshire' scripted Eng's win

How 'two lads from Yorkshire' scripted Eng's win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'The environment has been great and the guys are having fun in the last four weeks. There is absolute clarity when we were chasing it down and there was total belief.'

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders will have their task cut out as they take on a determined Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2022 league match on Wednesday.

Check out Virat Kohli's journey as India Test captain

Check out Virat Kohli's journey as India Test captain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

With Virat Kohli stepping down as India's Test captain, the reign of the country's "most successful captain" in the longest format came to an end.

'India forgot about game': Elgar on DRS outburst

'India forgot about game': Elgar on DRS outburst

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Dean Elgar feels the SA batters got a 'window period' to go after the target in the 3rd Test following India's on-field outburst on the DRS call

Elgar wants Proteas to handle De Kock's Test exit adeptly

Elgar wants Proteas to handle De Kock's Test exit adeptly

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says he was initially "shocked" at Quinton de Kock's sudden retirement from Test cricket, but insisted that the team will take the setback in its stride and strive to level the ongoing series against India.

Nitish Kumar Wants To Be Glue For Opposition Unity, But...

Nitish Kumar Wants To Be Glue For Opposition Unity, But...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Ever since Nitish embarked on the slippery path of trying to unite the Opposition against the BJP, he has repeatedly rebutted suggestions that the exercise was aimed at bringing himself centre stage. The problem is: It is not enough if he says so. Others have to say so as well, especially Congress, observes Aditi Phadnis.

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.

5 reasons how pressure is growing on Real Madrid...

5 reasons how pressure is growing on Real Madrid...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Misfiring Real Madrid need quick response ahead of Barcelona visit.

10 Skills To Make Employers Notice Your CV

10 Skills To Make Employers Notice Your CV

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

If you can think on your feet and come up with solutions to problems that arise at work or in college, employers will likely notice this skill when they read your CV.

Panic spreads after crude bombs recovered from Delhi-bound train

Panic spreads after crude bombs recovered from Delhi-bound train

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

After defusing nine pyro bombs in Gondwana Express on its way to Hazrat Nizamuddin from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh Government Railway Police on Monday said they have some leads into the case.

With new team in place, Modi tightens grip on power

With new team in place, Modi tightens grip on power

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

But critics caution that over-centralisation can lead to new bottlenecks

Captain Kohli and Team India going into 1st Test with attacking mindset

Captain Kohli and Team India going into 1st Test with attacking mindset

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

'I am always in favour of playing five bowlers, because if we play more batsmen, you can score 700 runs in a Test but that doesn't help in any way' 'We want to start the series with that same mindset, that our bowling should be strong enough to take 20 wickets' 'We have committed some mistakes we cannot afford in Test cricket if you want to be a champion side'

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.'

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai on Friday.

Super Cyclone Amphan affected 44.8 lakh in Odisha, damaged power infra

Super Cyclone Amphan affected 44.8 lakh in Odisha, damaged power infra

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The power infrastructure and the farm sector have also suffered a considerable damage, Chief Secretary A K Tripathy said. However officials said the telecom infrastructure is largely intact.

Omicron to soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: Experts

Omicron to soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: Experts

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Experts in Singapore, which is seeing a surge in Omicron cases, have warned that the new and supposedly more contagious variant is likely to replace Delta over the coming weeks as the dominant global variant, with the virus being fitter and having a reproductive advantage.

How captain Dhoni fashioned CSK's demolition of RCB

How captain Dhoni fashioned CSK's demolition of RCB

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni brought into play his years of experience to effect a turnaround in Friday's IPL against Royal Challenger Bangalore, in Sharjah.

Egos bruised, beaten Australia ponder next step

Egos bruised, beaten Australia ponder next step

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

'I think there'll be a huge fallout from this (defeat). There's not too many times that you lose to the second or third (choice) side.'

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Modi noted that India has always stood for peaceful resolution of issues and direct dialogue between the two parties.

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The Centre and state governments have shied away from highlighting the ISI's attempts to displace Hindus and create corridors of sympathetic demography to further their designs especially along the communication arteries from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley.

U-19 World Cup: Australia, SL start with easy wins

U-19 World Cup: Australia, SL start with easy wins

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

While Australia scored a six-wicket win over the West Indies, Sri Lanka beat Scotland by 40 runs in two Group D matches.

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Players who join the LIV series that threatens to blow apart men's professional golf, are no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour events

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

Steve Smith picks Jadeja as the best fielder

Steve Smith picks Jadeja as the best fielder

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Ravindra Jadeja known for his quick and sharp fielding tactics has earned praise from several former players and respect from the current stars and Steve Smith is no different.

Cong has no divine right to head opposition: Prashant Kishor

Cong has no divine right to head opposition: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comment that there was no United Progressive Alliance anymore, Kishor, who has earlier been political advisor to various parties, also called for democratically electing the opposition leadership.

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva is one of the youngest Olympic athletes to test positive for a banned substance

Stokes playing in IPL 2023 depends on...

Stokes playing in IPL 2023 depends on...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

England Test captain Ben Stokes is very categorical that his participation in the IPL 2023 will depend on the national team's calendar.

Covid fight not over, be satark, saavdhan: Modi at high-level review meeting

Covid fight not over, be satark, saavdhan: Modi at high-level review meeting

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Modi gave directions to officials during a high-level meeting to review the status of COVID-19 and Omicron, the new variant of concern (VOC), and said "we should be 'satark' (vigilant) and 'saavdhan' (cautious)".

Bin it and move on, Pollard tells 'demolished' Windies

Bin it and move on, Pollard tells 'demolished' Windies

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard has simple advice for his team after being "demolished" by England in their Twenty20 World Cup opener -- forget the thrashing and revive the title defence.

Kiwi Neesham gets opening responsibility, could answer Ryder quandary before WC

Kiwi Neesham gets opening responsibility, could answer Ryder quandary before WC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

All rounder Jimmy Neesham has been given the first opportunity to settle questions at the top of New Zealand's order ahead of next year's cricket World Cup when he opens the batting with Martin Guptill against South Africa on Tuesday.

First volunteer given COVID-19 vaccine in UK

First volunteer given COVID-19 vaccine in UK

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

If the vaccine is safe and shows a promising immune response in humans, then larger trials would be planned for later in the year.

Kohli backs Kane Williamson's leadership style

Kohli backs Kane Williamson's leadership style

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Williamson' leadership skills came under the scanner following New Zealand's crushing defeat

Cyclone 'Jawad' to make landfall around Puri on Dec 5

Cyclone 'Jawad' to make landfall around Puri on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'There's also a possibility of the cyclonic system changing its course, thus avoiding a landfall in Odisha'

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a review meeting to discuss the preparedness of the national capital

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Rescue teams on Sunday recovered 13 more bodies, including the first ones to be pulled out from the sludge-choked Tapovan tunnel where a massive operation to reach about 30 people trapped inside began after a flash flood in Chamoli district a week ago.

Here's Bundesliga's plans for post-lockdown

Here's Bundesliga's plans for post-lockdown

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Bottom-of-the-table Dynamo will have to sit out at least the first two matchdays after two players tested positive for the coronavirus and the entire team was ordered into quarantine.

'The worst is over in Uttarakhand'

'The worst is over in Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'Joro shoro se rescue operation chal raha hai.'

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Will Annamalai's attacks on the DMK revert the anti-BJP feeling in Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.