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How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Guitar and card games are options former Australia speedster Brett Lee wants the IPL-bound cricketers to explore in order to maintain the bio-secure bubble during their long stay in the UAE. The IPL will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10 in a controlled environment owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bio-weapons found in Philippines

Bio-weapons found in Philippines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

The Army said possible residues of a tetanus virus-carrying chemical was found in a raid on a Jaamat hideout.

Bio-fuel arena to create millions of  jobs

Bio-fuel arena to create millions of jobs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

The implementation of projects on bamboo development and bio-fuels is estimated to create 2.2 crore (22 million) new jobs by 2012 besides conserving Rs 830 crore (Rs 8,300 million) in foreign exchange annually.

Cops submit 'all evidence' against Pune teen to JJB

Cops submit 'all evidence' against Pune teen to JJB

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The teen, who the police claim was drunk and driving the luxury car when it hit a two-wheeler in the early hours of May 19 killing two techies, including a woman, is lodged at an observation home in Pune.

Rush for bio-fuel to fuel edible oil prices

Rush for bio-fuel to fuel edible oil prices

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Global warming threat has forced all developing nations to go for bio-fuel in a big way. The case of India is also not different.

'Bio-secure' Adelaide Oval could be hub for India Test series

'Bio-secure' Adelaide Oval could be hub for India Test series

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Australia vice captain Travis Head backed on Thursday the idea of playing the entire Test series against India in a 'bio-secure' Adelaide Oval to ensure the lucrative fixture goes ahead later this year. Cricket Australia (CA) is banking heavily on the series, reportedly worth A$300 million ($195 million) in revenue, to help it cope with a financial crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

No coffee, no exercise can kill you 60% faster: Study

No coffee, no exercise can kill you 60% faster: Study

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Non-coffee drinkers who sat for six or more hours a day were at almost 60 per cent higher risk of dying compared to coffee drinkers sitting for less than six hours, according to a research published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Public Health.

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period in-between, according to data compiled from Bloomberg and company annual reports. Also, these companies more than doubled their R&D spending in absolute terms over these five years: From Rs 25,041 crore to Rs 63,072 crore. While this reflects a prioritisation of innovation, corporate R&D investment remains relatively conservative.

Finnair flies first bio-fuel-operated flight

Finnair flies first bio-fuel-operated flight

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

In the next few weeks, Finnair will fly a series of four flights using biofuel in both engines of its aircraft, the carrier said in a statement.

Oil firms to buy bio-diesel @ Rs 25/ltr

Oil firms to buy bio-diesel @ Rs 25/ltr

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Public sector oil firms will purchase bio-diesel extracted from plants like Jatropha for mixing in diesel, at Rs 25 a litre beginning January 1.

Who doctored P J Thomas's bio-data?

Who doctored P J Thomas's bio-data?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

'Between 2000 and 2004 there were six recommendations to start proceedings against P J Thomas. After 2004 not only was there no such recommendation, but all mention of the Palmolein Case was wiped off Thomas's bio-data. There seems to have been a deliberate attempt to clear Thomas's record starting in 2004. The Manmohan Singh ministry took office in 2004. Draw your own inferences.'

PHOTOS: Raging inferno envelops bio-diesel unit at Vizag

PHOTOS: Raging inferno envelops bio-diesel unit at Vizag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The fire broke out around 12 am at Biomax Fuels Limited, a bio-diesel manufacturing unit in the Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone, Duvvada area.

Reduce use of diesel, go for bio-fuels: Gadkari

Reduce use of diesel, go for bio-fuels: Gadkari

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Gadkari said the NDA govt is keen to develop inland waterways in the country.

'Family man' Warner says life in bio-bubble is tough

'Family man' Warner says life in bio-bubble is tough

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Australia opener David Warner admitted that playing cricket while living inside bio-bubbles in the times of COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on his family life, and said his primary target now is to represent his country in the next two T20 World Cups.

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'It would be reasonable to assume that Modi 3.0 would be more focused on projects and schemes which do not require any legislative change or which have the support of its coalition partners,' asserts A K Bhattacharya.

HPCL to diversify into bio-diesel

HPCL to diversify into bio-diesel

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

State-owned HPCL will set up a 100 MW wind park and launch pilot projects for bio-diesel production - moves that could deliver significant cost advantages to the company.

Action plan on use of bio-diesel soon

Action plan on use of bio-diesel soon

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

Government would soon evolve an action plan to launch pilot projects in various parts of the country to promote bio-diesel as an alternative fuel.\n\n

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'We condemn recent illicit missile launches in the region that violate UN Security Council resolutions. We express serious concern over recent dangerous and aggressive actions in the maritime domain. We seek a region where no country dominates and no country is dominated one where all countries are free from coercion, and can exercise their agency to determine their futures,' the declaration said.

'Modi ka asli parivar' posters with fugitives surface Delhi; FIR filed

'Modi ka asli parivar' posters with fugitives surface Delhi; FIR filed

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The posters carried the caption "Modi ka asli pariwar" (real family of Modi) with 'Bhartiya Yuva Congress' written at the bottom.

Oscar buzz focuses on screen bios

Oscar buzz focuses on screen bios

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

PIX: KXIP, KKR, Royals land in UAE; set ball rolling for bio-secure IPL

PIX: KXIP, KKR, Royals land in UAE; set ball rolling for bio-secure IPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Royals and KXIP landed in Dubai via a charter flight, which will be the norm this IPL due to the ongoing health crisis. A little later in the evening, Kolkata Knight Riders arrived in Abu Dhabi, their base for the tournament.

Harvard wants my bio-data: Lalu

Harvard wants my bio-data: Lalu

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

'I have come to know that the sociology department of Harvard University is doing a research on me,' he said.

BCCI to get bio-mechanic expert

BCCI to get bio-mechanic expert

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

BCCI would take a decision in two to three days on the choice of a bio-mechanic expert.

Plan to set up India's 1st bio-diesel plant

Plan to set up India's 1st bio-diesel plant

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Southern Online Bio Technologies Ltd, which is setting up the first commercial bio-diesel plant in the country, is spearheading a movement to popularise the cultivation of Pongamia and Jatropha seeds that help production of bio-diesel.

US intel says Covid not a bio-weapon, unsure about its origins

US intel says Covid not a bio-weapon, unsure about its origins

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The United States intelligence community has failed to reach any firm conclusion on the exact origin of COVID-19 and is split on whether it leaked from a lab in China or emerged in nature, even though it does not believe the virus was developed as a biological weapon, according to results of a detailed review ordered by President Joe Biden.

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The BJP also went on to label Kaul a "Pakistani sympathiser" and posted headings of a couple of her writings on X.

India's bio-diesel project hits roadblock

India's bio-diesel project hits roadblock

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

India's ambitious programme to cut oil import bill by mixing a small percentage of non-edible oil in diesel has encountered an unexpected problem.

India joins Australia Group against spread of bio-chem weapons

India joins Australia Group against spread of bio-chem weapons

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Australia Group seeks to ensure that exports do not contribute to the development of chemical or biological weapons.

Pakistan to tour England in July, play in bio-secure environment

Pakistan to tour England in July, play in bio-secure environment

Rediff.com16 May 2020

PCB CEO Wasim Khan insisted that the health and safety of players would be paramount and no player would be forced to go to England.

'You Can't Solely Rely On Electric Cars'

'You Can't Solely Rely On Electric Cars'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'At present, hybrids emit lesser carbon despite using fuel than pure play electric cars.' 'That is because EVs have to be charged and 76 per cent of the country's electricity is still coal-based and not renewables.'

Navdeep Saini Ties The Knot With Swati

Navdeep Saini Ties The Knot With Swati

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Navdeep Saini married his long-time girlfriend, Swati Asthana.

Kamal Nath told me...: MP Cong chief amid BJP switch buzz

Kamal Nath told me...: MP Cong chief amid BJP switch buzz

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Asked why Nath was not himself putting forth his side, Patwari said that the MP chief minister would speak at the right time. "What I said was on his behalf," he claimed.

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'I needed a lot of elements for this character, and I realised that Kartik definitely had the raw material to play Chandu Champion.'

Mohammad Yunus: The Nobel laureate Prof who will head new Bangladesh govt

Mohammad Yunus: The Nobel laureate Prof who will head new Bangladesh govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Life has come full circle for Nobel laureate Professor Mohammad Yunus, who faced persecution during Sheikh Hasina's regime for embezzlement, is now all set to head of the interim government in Bangladesh after she resigned and fled the country.

TCS ties up with Israel's BioStrx

TCS ties up with Israel's BioStrx

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Bio-medical waste not disposed of properly: Study

Bio-medical waste not disposed of properly: Study

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

As questions remain whether the radioactive isotope that made it to a scrap dealer's shop in Delhi came from hospital waste, a study has found that half of bio-medical waste in the country is dumped along with municipal garbage.

Fire at bio-diesel plant in Visakhapatnam SEZ put out

Fire at bio-diesel plant in Visakhapatnam SEZ put out

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

No casualties were reported.