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2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Brook has now scored four centuries in his past five Tests

How NZ fought hard to secure historic win in Wellington

How NZ fought hard to secure historic win in Wellington

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

We had to fight really hard to reverse momentum, says Kane Williamson

Green top at Hagley Oval excites Boult

Green top at Hagley Oval excites Boult

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Trent Boult said he expects the green top at the Hagley Oval to be more conducive for his brand of swing bowling compared to the Basin Reserve track

Ukraine Prez ready for 'compromise' to end war as Kyiv burns

Ukraine Prez ready for 'compromise' to end war as Kyiv burns

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Reiterating his stance of not surrendering, Zelenskyy said, "Let's say they demand to get Kharkiv, or Mariupol, or Kyiv. People in these cities won't let them do it. The only way they can seize the cities is to kill everyone, and take the empty city."

Landslide threat to Uttarakhand highway stretch increases: Scientists

Landslide threat to Uttarakhand highway stretch increases: Scientists

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The study conducted a systematic survey of landslides and derived a statistical model, aimed at quantifying landslide susceptibility along the NH-7 at a high spatial resolution, the findings said.

Week after U'khand disaster, rescue continues on war-footing

Week after U'khand disaster, rescue continues on war-footing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Rescue teams on Saturday began widening a hole drilled into an approach tunnel on the way to the possible location of over 30 people trapped inside a sludge-choked tunnel of the NTPC's Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project after a flash flood ravaged the area on Sunday.

ONGC walks away with all 7 oil, gas blocks on offer

ONGC walks away with all 7 oil, gas blocks on offer

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

These 7 blocks are adding exploration acreage of 18,510 square kilometres spread over three sedimentary basins of India and have a resource potential of approximately 33 billion barrels of oil and oil equivalent gas.

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

In recent years, the twin demands of both religion and defence have been added to the development argument to sweep aside environmental and terrain considerations while undertaking infrastructure development in the Himalayan zone, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

China's dam on Brahmaputra will be against India's rights: Govt

China's dam on Brahmaputra will be against India's rights: Govt

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The government on Wednesday said any attempt by China to set up a hydropower station on the Brahmaputra river will act as an encroachment on the entitled rights of lower riparian states like India and Bangladesh and adversely affect the availability of water in its basin during the lean season.

ICC Women's WC: Australia romp past WI to enter final

ICC Women's WC: Australia romp past WI to enter final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Healy continued her fine performance with a direct hit to run out Chedean Nation and, with Mohammed and Chinelle Henry unable to bat because of injury and illness, West Indies were dismissed for 148 in 37 overs.

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Crude oil shipments from the US to India rose to the highest levels in November since the conflict began in Ukraine in late February, sparking hopes of a resurgence in oil flows from the US to the subcontinent, reveals shipping data. Shipments from the US have surged as Western nations prepare to impose additional sanctions on Russian crude flows. The US shipped around 450,000 barrels per day of crude last month to India, twice that of shipments in October, according to data from London-based commodity intelligence provider Vortexa.

New-look India eye 'fresh' start in New Zealand

New-look India eye 'fresh' start in New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will aim to shed their archaic playing style for good with a 'young and fearless' bunch in the three-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting in Wellington on Friday.

HC asks Karnataka Cong to furnish permission taken for its 'padayatra'

HC asks Karnataka Cong to furnish permission taken for its 'padayatra'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The court directed the Congress to explain whether they were adhering to COVID norms such as wearing face masks, and maintaining social distancing.

Keeping it simple the key for New Zealand: Williamson

Keeping it simple the key for New Zealand: Williamson

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said forgetting about results and getting the simple things right helped his side recover from the 3-0 drubbing by Australia to beat India, the world's top ranked Test side, by 10 wickets on Monday.

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'I am happy that Kosi Ma is alive and now she is looking after us.' 'I am proud of what I did.'

RIL discovers more oil in Cambay Basin

RIL discovers more oil in Cambay Basin

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Reliance Industries on Friday said that it has made a sixth oil discovery in the Gujarat block, but did not give the reserves that the latest find may hold.

Was this the turning point of Anderson's career?

Was this the turning point of Anderson's career?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

James Anderson's ascension to the pantheon of Test bowlers when he claimed his 600th wicket on Tuesday can possibly be traced back to a prediction that current New Zealand selector Gavin Larsen made in 2008.

Jamieson puts NZ in control as Windies collapse

Jamieson puts NZ in control as Windies collapse

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Kyle Jamieson took his second five-wicket haul as New Zealand ripped through the West Indies batting lineup to leave them in dire straits on 124-8 at the close of play of the second day of the second Test at the Basin Reserve on Saturday.

2nd Test: Nicholls ton spurs Kiwi fightback vs WI

2nd Test: Nicholls ton spurs Kiwi fightback vs WI

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The 29-year-old left-hander was on 117 with Kyle Jamieson on one at stumps at the Basin Reserve.

'Perform or get shipped out', minister warns ONGC, OIL

'Perform or get shipped out', minister warns ONGC, OIL

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday put state-owned ONGC and OIL on notice saying oil and gas reserves they hold need to be monetised through joint ventures with domain experts or the government will take them away and auction them. Speaking at BNEF Summit, he said state-owned firms cannot indefinitely sit on resources when the nation is a net importer of oil and gas. Despite India bidding out acreages to private and other companies since the 1990s, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) hold a "sizeable number of acreage for years," he said.

Women's ODI World Cup: India vs Pakistan on March 6

Women's ODI World Cup: India vs Pakistan on March 6

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Women's ODI World Cup, starting in New Zealand on March 4.

2nd Test: New Zealand on brink of victory over WI

2nd Test: New Zealand on brink of victory over WI

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The hosts, who won the first Test in Hamilton by an innings and 134 runs, scored 460 in their first innings with Henry Nicholls notching his highest Test score of 174.

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Nearly 86 lakh people in the state's 32 districts have been affected by heavy rain and subsequent floods this year, bringing life to a screeching halt in many parts.

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has withdrawn from the second Test against West Indies and returned home to be with his pregnant wife, coach Gary Stead said on Thursday.

Cairn to undertake wildcat drilling at KG Basin

Cairn to undertake wildcat drilling at KG Basin

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

After the success of Barmer oil fields in Rajasthan, Cairn India - the second largest oil and natural gas explorer in the country - bets heavily on wildcat drilling.

Will start work on Mekedatu: Yediyurappa brushes aside TN's objections

Will start work on Mekedatu: Yediyurappa brushes aside TN's objections

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

"I don't want to discuss Tamil Nadu or any other state. We have got every right and we are going to start the work," Yediyurappa said in response to a question on Tamil Nadu's objection to the Mekedatu project.

Panna-Mukta basin: SC okays RIL's plea for London arbitration

Panna-Mukta basin: SC okays RIL's plea for London arbitration

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The apex court sets aside Delhi HC order on the oilfield.

PIX: Clinical New Zealand rout WI; rise to No 1 in Tests

PIX: Clinical New Zealand rout WI; rise to No 1 in Tests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The victory put New Zealand level with Australia on 116 points at the top of the International Cricket Council Test rankings and they moved to third in the table for the World Test Championship final at Lord's next year.

PIX: Dominant NZ register record win over Windies in first Test

PIX: Dominant NZ register record win over Windies in first Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

New Zealand wrapped up a record innings and 134-run victory over West Indies before lunch on the fourth day of the first Test in Hamilton on Sunday after finally breaking a rearguard action from Jermaine Blackwood and Alzarri Joseph.

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune under the ICMR has isolated the monkeypox virus from the clinical specimen of a patient, which can pave the way for development of diagnostic kits and vaccines against the disease, officials said on Wednesday.

Women's World Cup: Australia crush New Zealand to go top

Women's World Cup: Australia crush New Zealand to go top

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Ellyse Perry, Tahila McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner's impressive all-round display powered Australia to a crushing 141-run victory over New Zealand, their third consecutive, in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, in Wellington, on Sunday.

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is determined to implement the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project despite the Centre's indifference.

Heavy rains in Chennai: Rail, road transport affected

Heavy rains in Chennai: Rail, road transport affected

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Though there was some delay in respect of a couple of flights, there was no major disruption in services, airport sources in Chennai said, adding even passengers who arrived late due to showers were allowed to board.

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The man had attended a stag party recently in Manali in Himachal Pradesh.

Ross Taylor first cricketer to play 100 matches in all 3 formats

Ross Taylor first cricketer to play 100 matches in all 3 formats

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The ongoing match between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve is his 100th Test. The 35-year-old played his 100th T20 International against India last month. He has also played 231 ODIs for New Zealand.

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

According to these experts, a monkeypox outbreak can effectively be tackled by strong surveillance.

Kohli congratulates Watling on his last day in Test cricket

Kohli congratulates Watling on his last day in Test cricket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Kohli congratulated Watling as both India and New Zealand stepped out to the field on the Reserve Day of the ongoing WTC final

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Allan Jones is visually challenged since birth but he still turns up to take his designated seat whenever there is a Test match at the Basin Reverse.

Mekedatu padayatra heats up as 3 FIRs filed against Congress chief

Mekedatu padayatra heats up as 3 FIRs filed against Congress chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

As Congress launched its 11-day padayatra seeking early implementation of the Mekedatu drinking water project on Sunday, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar stirred troubled waters for himself as three FIRs have been filed against him on allegations of flouting COVID-19 norms.

Indian delegation to visit Pak for Permanent Indus Commission meeting

Indian delegation to visit Pak for Permanent Indus Commission meeting

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

In a first since the signing of the Indus Water Treaty between the two countries, three female officers will also be part of the Indian delegation, which will be advising the Indian Commissioner on various issues during the meeting, the official said.