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Human trials of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford begin

Human trials of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford begin

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The United Kingdom government has pledged 20 million to support the "ChAdOx1 nCoV-19" coronavirus vaccine trial programme, with UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock saying the government would "throw everything at" finding a vaccine against the deadly virus.

Veteran Steyn eyes new role in young South Africa side

Veteran Steyn eyes new role in young South Africa side

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Dale Steyn is set to play his first Twenty20 International since March 2019

'The way Shikhar is batting, his mindset has been amazing'

'The way Shikhar is batting, his mindset has been amazing'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'It's a wake up call', said Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer as he urged his team's batsmen, with the exception of an in-form Shikhar Dhawan, to take more responsibility following a surprise IPL loss to Kings XI Punjab in Dubai.

Is foreign Covid aid reaching the states in time?

Is foreign Covid aid reaching the states in time?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'Technology is streamliming the entire process of aid distribution and making it transparent and digital.'

Chappell decodes Rahane's style of captaincy

Chappell decodes Rahane's style of captaincy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Chappell still believes that Australia might have a slight edge in Test matches

This Covid warrior was showered with petals

This Covid warrior was showered with petals

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

"I am not afraid of COVID-19.'

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the most critical phase - the April-June quarter of this year.

The Mask India Project's success story

The Mask India Project's success story

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country.

'If you can't respect players, don't come to stadiums'

'If you can't respect players, don't come to stadiums'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan condemned the racial abuse at Sydney Cricket Ground

Soccer PICS: Real Madrid inch closer to La Liga title

Soccer PICS: Real Madrid inch closer to La Liga title

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Bayern edge closer to Bundesliga title after win at Arminia

Jio's game plan: Make India '2G-mukt' and '5G-yukt'

Jio's game plan: Make India '2G-mukt' and '5G-yukt'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Reliance Jio, together with partners, has tested its 5G solutions in India, successfully demonstrating speeds of over 1 GBPS, and its 'Made in India' solution is "globally competitive", RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Thursday. Ambani also exuded confidence that the company will be the first to launch full-fledged 5G services in the country. Jio is not just working to make India '2G-mukt' (free from 2G) but also '5G-yukt' (5G empowered), he added. Jio's engineers have developed a 100 per cent home-grown and comprehensive 5G solution that is fully cloud native, software defined, and digitally managed.

Just how good is MS Dhoni!

Just how good is MS Dhoni!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

I am like everyone else just that I control my emotions better: Dhoni

Kohli is a proactive captain, he is very aggressive: Jayawardene

Kohli is a proactive captain, he is very aggressive: Jayawardene

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Former batsman Mahela Jayawardene feels the fear of failure is impeding the growth of the Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently being outplayed by India.

Delhi Capitals eye play-offs; KKR aim to stay in hunt

Delhi Capitals eye play-offs; KKR aim to stay in hunt

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

KKR are heading into the contest after an embarrassing batting performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Hyderabad ODI: Kohli credits bowlers after win

Hyderabad ODI: Kohli credits bowlers after win

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

India produced a clinical bowling performance, led by Mohammed Shami, to restrict Australia to 236 for seven

Biden says delay in transition affecting Covid vaccine plan

Biden says delay in transition affecting Covid vaccine plan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

In a virtual roundtable with healthcare workers on COVID-19, Biden alleged on Wednesday that his transition team has not been receiving any cooperation from the Trump administration.

I owe few dinners to McCullum and KKR staff for that auction bid, says Cummins

I owe few dinners to McCullum and KKR staff for that auction bid, says Cummins

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Pat Cummins was slated to don KKR jersey again in the IPL this year but the tournament originally scheduled from March 29 has been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

6 years on, cop at Taj issues guns and booze licences

6 years on, cop at Taj issues guns and booze licences

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

For him going into the Taj was his duty just as it was controlling angry rioters at Azad Maidan in August 2012.

Mumbai Indians go from strength to strength as IPL hat-trick beckons

Mumbai Indians go from strength to strength as IPL hat-trick beckons

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Mumbai get the money-spinning tournament rolling in Chennai on Friday, just four months after claiming their second successive title, with a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by India captain Virat Kohli.

PICS: India lose openers after Shardul show on Day 2

PICS: India lose openers after Shardul show on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and South Africa in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

UK govt wants EPL back 'as soon as possible'

UK govt wants EPL back 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The Premier League, which has been on hold since March 13, remains suspended until at least April 30 while lockdown measures are in place in the United Kingdom until May 7, when the government is set to review the current restrictions in place.

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The former minister said even days before the Centre issued guidelines and protocols in identifying and containing the disease, the state commenced its preparations to fight the possible outbreak of the disease.

'Absolutely brilliant response from the government to free our sailors'

'Absolutely brilliant response from the government to free our sailors'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The last seven Indian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates were released October 30. Chirag Bahri, Indian coordinator for the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme that aids piracy survivors and their families, speaks to Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com on how the near-impossible was achieved.

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Since 2012, 44 Indians have been anointed as grandmasters -- the highest achievement in chess, points out Arvind Subramanian, economist and former chief economic adviser to the government.

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Harnessing the power of social media, Palaniswami seems to have struck a personal chord with citizens-cum-netizens, not only interacting with them but ensuring redressal of their grievances.

The next superstar of Australian cricket?

The next superstar of Australian cricket?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Young all-rounder Cameron Green scored a confident century for Australia 'A' on day two of the tour match against India 'A' in Sydney on Monday to put his hand up for selection in the Test series starting next week.

Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The 23-year-old suffered a fracture in her right toe after being struck by a ball during a net session on Sunday forcing her out of the series. Seam bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been drafted in as her replacement.

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

7 batsmen, 4 bowlers in my All Stars XI

7 batsmen, 4 bowlers in my All Stars XI

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Do you think Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer can do the job for my team?

Is COVID-19 like a thief in the night?

Is COVID-19 like a thief in the night?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'COVID-19 comes in, we have our immune response, the immune response overtakes COVID-19 in no time, usually within a day.' 'Fortunately, the majority who get infected will also be in that first category , where there is no damage and the virus is completely overcome.'

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Paris St Germain reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich as they progressed on away goals

Klopp's managerial style leads Reds' transformation

Klopp's managerial style leads Reds' transformation

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

It was a combination of a traditionally English focus on the manager as leader and frontman with German coaching's attention to detail and allied with a management style more akin to the ultra-specialised world of American football.

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.

How Amul is quelling the 'non-veg' rumours

How Amul is quelling the 'non-veg' rumours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

This is not the first time Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation that owns brand Amul has chosen an unconventional method to protect its brand.

How the Aussies mastered Pujara's downfall

How the Aussies mastered Pujara's downfall

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Pujara has been criticised for his ultra-defensive approach in the series so far and instead of propping up his team's response to Australia's first innings total

Would be devastating if India don't tour Australia: Labuschagne

Would be devastating if India don't tour Australia: Labuschagne

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Australia's batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne on Monday said he and his team would be "pretty devastated" if India don't tour Down Under later this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. India's tour of Australia will begin with a T20I tri-series in October and is scheduled to end with a four-match Test series in December. The speculation on the tour is because of the travel restrictions currently in place and the uncertainty surrounding how long it would take to control the pandemic.

Dhoni reveals his batting strategy in IPL

Dhoni reveals his batting strategy in IPL

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

On the wrong side of 30s, Dhoni said he needed to focus on his fitness to bat up the order in the IPL to give himself more time to win matches.

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The three Indian companies are Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd and Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, the space organisation said in a statement on Friday.

Hamilton not ruling out a Ferrari switch

Hamilton not ruling out a Ferrari switch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Hamilton will be out of contract at the end of next season.