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SAI shuts down training centres as COVID-19 cases rise

SAI shuts down training centres as COVID-19 cases rise

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday said it has decided to close its 67 training centres across the country due to rising COVID-19 cases but national camps for elite athletes will continue in bio-bubbles.

Indian team to stay in managed isolation before WTC final

Indian team to stay in managed isolation before WTC final

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Indian team will stay in 'managed isolation' before the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, the ICC said on Saturday but did not mention the exact period of hard quarantine upon reaching UK.

At state environment ministers meet, Modi lets fly at 'urban Naxals'

At state environment ministers meet, Modi lets fly at 'urban Naxals'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday alleged that "urban Naxals and anti-development elements" with political backing had stalled the construction of Sardar Sarovar dam on the Narmada river in Gujarat for many years by running a campaign that it would harm the environment.

PIX: Team India arrives in Ahmedabad for ODIs against West Indies

PIX: Team India arrives in Ahmedabad for ODIs against West Indies

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

All players entered the bio bubble between Sunday and Monday.

Danushka Gunathilaka in a choke hold of legal trouble

Danushka Gunathilaka in a choke hold of legal trouble

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The left-handed batter has been denied bail on Monday and is facing a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.

England's Buttler to miss third T20I after leaving 'bubble'

England's Buttler to miss third T20I after leaving 'bubble'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Batsman Jos Buttler will not play in the third Twenty20 international against Australia after leaving the team's bio-secure bubble to be with his family, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

IPL: DC-Punjab Kings game moved to Brabourne

IPL: DC-Punjab Kings game moved to Brabourne

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Delhi Capitals contingent will undergo another round of RT-PCR testing on the morning of April 20th, the BCCI said in a statement.

Not comfortable in Delhi, Williamson and Co. fly out to Maldives

Not comfortable in Delhi, Williamson and Co. fly out to Maldives

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'Kane and few others from New Zealand were not feeling safe in Delhi because of the COVID situation there'

Rocketry's SRK Surprise

Rocketry's SRK Surprise

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

'That he wanted to be part of this project and that too at a time when he was not signing any new films is a great honour for us.'

'Carry Attitude With The Clothes'

'Carry Attitude With The Clothes'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Actress Irra Mor generously offers a tonne of tips on looking good.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

IPL 2021 will go ahead without any problem: Shukla

IPL 2021 will go ahead without any problem: Shukla

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla is confident that IPL 2021 will go ahead 'without any problem'.

CoBRA Jawans Dance At Village Wedding

CoBRA Jawans Dance At Village Wedding

Rediff.com31 May 2022

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Ashwin's Day Out with Family

Ashwin's Day Out with Family

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'Hibernate and rejuvenate', Ashwin captioned the picture with wife Prithi Narayanan and their daughters, Akhira and Adhya.

Pujara, Hanuma may have 6-day quarantine in Dubai ahead of Aus tour

Pujara, Hanuma may have 6-day quarantine in Dubai ahead of Aus tour

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The BCCI is trying to work out the logistics to smoothly transfer the squad from one bio-bubble in the UAE to another in Australia where they might have to go for a two-week quarantine unless the rules are relaxed.

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Modi will arrive in New York on June 20 and will lead the 9th International Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21.

5 tips to get more likes on your dating profile

5 tips to get more likes on your dating profile

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

On a dating app, you have 0.5 seconds to decide whether you like someone enough before you go to their bio and connect with them, ays Ravi Mittal, founder of the dating app QuackQuack.

Davis Cup: India to host Denmark on grass courts in Delhi

Davis Cup: India to host Denmark on grass courts in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

India's top-ranked singles player Ramkumar Ramanathan, of late, has developed a decent serve and volley game and comeback-man Yuki Bhambri is also comfortable playing on grass courts.

Surveillance by State unacceptable unless absolutely necessary: SC ex-judge

Surveillance by State unacceptable unless absolutely necessary: SC ex-judge

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Justice Chelameswar said the State has reasons to keep surveillance depending upon the situations, but there should be "an amount of transparency in the process".

We'll go all out to win Australia T20 series: Harmanpreet

We'll go all out to win Australia T20 series: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

India's T20I captain Harmanpreet Kaur vowed to go all out against Australia in the three-match series, starting Thursday, saying the team needs to win it at all cost.

Tour length should take 'bubble' toll into account: Kohli

Tour length should take 'bubble' toll into account: Kohli

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Indian team departs on a long tour of Australia right after the IPL, moving into one bio-bubble from another.

South Africa-England ODI abandoned after positive COVID-19 tests

South Africa-England ODI abandoned after positive COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Sunday's One Day International between South Africa and England in Paarl has been abandoned after two hotel workers in the teams' bio-secure environment tested positive for the coronavirus, match host broadcaster SuperSport reported.

Firecrackers not a religious matter, let people breathe, says Delhi minister

Firecrackers not a religious matter, let people breathe, says Delhi minister

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Bursting firecrackers is not a matter of religion, it affects people's lives, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday and urged the Opposition not to jeopardise the well-being of children and the elderly for political ambitions.

Ganguly hails India after Kohli & Co enter WTC final

Ganguly hails India after Kohli & Co enter WTC final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'Congratulations Team India for winning the series and getting to the finals of WTC'

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'It just so happens that some amazing, true-life stories come my way.'

5 Tips To Spot And Dodge A Dating Scam

5 Tips To Spot And Dodge A Dating Scam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

If a female user leaves her contact details, her social media handles in her bio or her photos, or she shares it too soon on chat, beware, warns Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

Why this Actor became a Sportscaster

Why this Actor became a Sportscaster

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'I have been lucky to be able to show my talent more as a sports anchor, and I could do this for life!'

Boys were like zombies in 1st Test: Shastri

Boys were like zombies in 1st Test: Shastri

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Ravi Shastri pointed that it is 'really tough' living in a bio-secure environment.

BMC claims Mumbai received bid from Pfizer for vaccine, company denies

BMC claims Mumbai received bid from Pfizer for vaccine, company denies

Rediff.com25 May 2021

After Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal claimed that Mumbai has received a bid from Pfizer in response to its COVID-19 vaccine procurement tender, Pfizer issued a statement clarifying that it has made no such bid.

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'At a time when there's a lot of conversation happening around how AI has made art directors and production designers jobless, we will simply say that if your work speaks for you, you will never be out of work.'

BCCI plans domestic season from Dec 20 amid COVID-19

BCCI plans domestic season from Dec 20 amid COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

BCCI has sought the state associations' view on the structure of the curtailed season for which it plans to create six bio-secure hubs across the country between December and March.

India's tour could be used to counter COVID-19

India's tour could be used to counter COVID-19

Rediff.com21 May 2020

In the bio-bubble or bio-secure model, a venue should have the capacity to house around 350 people - including players, broadcasters, media and other staff - either on site or very close by.

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

All eyes will be on the opening fixture between defending champions Saurashtra and record 41-time champions Mumbai in Ahmedabad with Rahane and Pujara on either side, aiming to make the big scores that have deserted them at the Test level for a while.

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

Rediff.com19 May 2023

India's climate change goals are turning combustible. On the one hand, a protracted dispute between the government and manufacturers over subsidies threatens to slow the pace of electric vehicle (EV) sales. On the other hand, repeated assertions by different arms of the government over banning sales of new fossil fuel-fired vehicles have queered the pitch for energy investments. Before we address the issue of the recommended diesel vehicle ban in the recent report on energy transition, issued months before the next round of global climate talks begin in Dubai in November, let's look at what's at stake.

Why Shahid replaced Abhishek

Why Shahid replaced Abhishek

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

A change of producer meant Bachchan Jr was out and Kapoor Jr was in.

K L Rahul, Ahan Shetty share 'happy vibes

K L Rahul, Ahan Shetty share 'happy vibes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

K L Rahul seems to spending time with Athiya Shetty, her brother Ahan Shetty and her parents Mana and Suneil Shetty during his 20-day break from the bio-bubble, which ends on Tuesday, July 13.

All about COVID-19 testing rules for players during IPL

All about COVID-19 testing rules for players during IPL

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Indian players and support staff will have to return negative for COVID-19 at least five times before they start training in the UAE and subsequently will be tested every fifth day during the IPL, according to a draft prepared by the BCCI.

Montek for promoting bio-diesel

Montek for promoting bio-diesel

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

With a view to find a long term alternative to scarce petroleum products, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia

'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

England and Australia's cricketers, who will be playing in the upcoming Indian Premier League, will be available for selection for Kolkata Knight Riders' opening game on September 23, CEO Venky Mysore said.

Samaira and Rohit have lots of FUN!

Samaira and Rohit have lots of FUN!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'If you want to learn to be happy, let a kid remind you how!'