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In principle nod for 10% quota for Agniveers in central forces: Govt in RS

In principle nod for 10% quota for Agniveers in central forces: Govt in RS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The government has given "in-principle approval" for 10 per cent reservation in the Central Armed Police Forces like the Central Reserve Police Force and Border Security Force for 'Agniveers' after their service in the military, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

CSK Salutes Chinna Thala!

CSK Salutes Chinna Thala!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Suresh Raina has been a part of the IPL since its inception and has scored 5,528 runs for CSK.

What's Virat having for Breakfast?

What's Virat having for Breakfast?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'When you sneak in a quick breakfast and feel mighty victorious.'

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

England expressed concern over the strength of the bio-secure environment after the positive result, while a South African team investigation has not yet shown how the unnamed player caught the virus.

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines protect against Delta variant: Study

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines protect against Delta variant: Study

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Researchers at Public Health Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, UK, found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine offered better protection against the Delta variant compared to the Oxford-AstraZeneca preventive, known as Covishield in India.

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids.

'GM Mustard Must Be Uprooted And Burnt'

'GM Mustard Must Be Uprooted And Burnt'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'Why should our government opt for unproven technology that has been rejected by most countries across the globe?' 'Being dependent on any other nation to supply you seed for your good crops is another form of slavery.'

NDRF base equipped to respond to bio, nuke attacks comes up

NDRF base equipped to respond to bio, nuke attacks comes up

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

A third team to combat chemical or radiological leakage or attack incidents has also been based at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Indian team to travel together to Sydney for 3rd Test

Indian team to travel together to Sydney for 3rd Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

It is understood that the controversy has not gone down well with the travelling team and it is not amused with how Cricket Australia has so far handled the issue.

'Would rather be in a bubble playing cricket than sitting at home'

'Would rather be in a bubble playing cricket than sitting at home'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokesfeels the isolating measure at least lets him play the sport he loves while the world battles a raging pandemic

Tiwary shines for Bagan as cricket returns to Eden Gardens

Tiwary shines for Bagan as cricket returns to Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Former Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary struck a 39-ball 61 to help Mohun Bagan secure a facile 17-run victory over Customs on Tuesday, as cricket returned to the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata amid the COVID-19 pandemic with the Bengal T20 Challenge.

Ashwin not thinking about Kumble's 619 wicket mark

Ashwin not thinking about Kumble's 619 wicket mark

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin has stopped bothering about landmarks 'long, long time back' as his only endeavour is to work on his craft and be useful every time when he plays for India.

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The ECB did not specify the nature of the breach but said the West Indies team were satisfied with the measures taken.

Rohit is a 'Proud girl dad'

Rohit is a 'Proud girl dad'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Rohit Sharma leaves no stone unturned to play doting dad to daughter Samaira.

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Earlier in April, Pfizer said that it had offered a not-for-profit price for its vaccine for the government immunisation programme in India and it remains committed to continuing engagement with the government to make the vaccine available in India.

Cricket Australia's budget overshoots for India series amid COVID

Cricket Australia's budget overshoots for India series amid COVID

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Desperate to save its multi-million dollar broadcast deal with Channel Seven, Cricket Australia has overshot its COVID-19 bio-bubble budget which now stands at a whopping 30 million Australian dollars with marquee tour of India and the Big Bash League being a part of it.

Olympic champ Neeraj returns to training

Olympic champ Neeraj returns to training

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The 23-year-old Chopra, who had won an Olympic gold with a throw of 87.58m, had said that his next target would be to win a medal in the World Championships in the US next year.

WHO seeks 'additional clarifications' from Bharat Biotech

WHO seeks 'additional clarifications' from Bharat Biotech

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The technical advisory group will now meet on November 3 for a final assessment.

Meet Team India's 'Mafia Gang'

Meet Team India's 'Mafia Gang'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'The Mafia Gang @rashwin99 the Mediator #bubblelife #indiancricketteam'.

IPL teams allowed use of Mumbai's Kalina Terminal

IPL teams allowed use of Mumbai's Kalina Terminal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Maharashtra government has approved the use of the Kalina Terminal, which is normally used by charter planes, for the IPL teams which arrive in Mumbai.

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White has confirmed that Kiwi players involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 would be allowed to re-join their franchises and complete the competition when it re-starts in September.

Avesthagen inks pact with Malaysian Bio

Avesthagen inks pact with Malaysian Bio

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

AvestaBiotherapeutic and Research (ABRPL) has signed a pact with Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation to develop biosimilar (similar biological products) products.

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Dr S Nambi Narayanan, the retired Indian Space Research Organisation scientist whose bio-pic the film is, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Turning Point: Spirited Delhi Capitals!

Turning Point: Spirited Delhi Capitals!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

It was a spirited performance from Delhi Capitals as they overcame a COVID-19 crisis to rout Punjab Kings by nine wickets in their IPL 2022 match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Joshimath land subsidence mainly due to NTPC's hydel project: Experts

Joshimath land subsidence mainly due to NTPC's hydel project: Experts

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

They said rampant infrastructure development without a plan is making the fragile Himalayan ecosystem even more vulnerable to the effects of climate change which acts as a force-multiplier.

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball but allowed sweat as an interim measure to counter the coronavirus threat.

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Some of the Indian players, including captain Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri and members of the support staff also landed in Chennai -- where the first two Tests will be played.

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'We immerse our Ganpati in a bucket at home and use that water for our plants.' 'That way, our Ganpati always remains with us.'

Chahals' 'fun conversations' with Kohli

Chahals' 'fun conversations' with Kohli

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'From fun breakfast conversations to post match fun, everything was so delightful and a great exchange of knowledge #ayeayecaptain.'

Anushka Is In Mumbai. Not in Dubai.

Anushka Is In Mumbai. Not in Dubai.

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Anushka Sharma is not with husband Virat Kohli, who is playing the IPL in the UAE.

Ireland-bound Team India players to get three-day break to rejuvenate

Ireland-bound Team India players to get three-day break to rejuvenate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The BCCI has decided to give the Ireland-bound Indian T20 squad, led by Hardik Pandya, a three-day break before it leaves for the two-match series in Malahide.

Serum chief 'hopes to resolve' EU ban on Covishield recipients

Serum chief 'hopes to resolve' EU ban on Covishield recipients

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

"I realise that a lot of Indians who have taken Covishield are facing issues with travel to the EU, I assure everyone, I have taken this up at the highest levels and hope to resolve this matter soon, both with regulators and at a diplomatic level with countries," Poonawalla said in a tweet.

Gennova's mRNA vaccine to come in powder form, stay stable at 2-8C

Gennova's mRNA vaccine to come in powder form, stay stable at 2-8C

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Gennova has also got permission for phase-2 and 3 clinical trials for its lyophilised mRNA vaccine for injection from the subject expert committee advising the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation, reports Sohini Das.

Look, who met up with Kohli in Ahmedabad?

Look, who met up with Kohli in Ahmedabad?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Six weeks after she was born, will Vamika Sharma Kohli turn up at the N M stadium on Thursday to watch her dad lead the Indians against the Englishmen?

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

South Africa won the first Test in Durban by 220 runs, where they bowled Bangladesh out for 53 in their second innings.

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL citing bubble fatigue

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL citing bubble fatigue

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Jason Roy was signed by Gujarat Titans for his base price of Rs 2 crore at the mega auction.

Is Hooda-Krunal relationship healing?

Is Hooda-Krunal relationship healing?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

'Krunal Pandya is like my brother, and brothers do fight. We are playing with one aim, which is to win games for LSG.'

Quarantine time for the Knights

Quarantine time for the Knights

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

KKR players have begun checking-in for a week-long mandatory quarantine.

Sri Lanka's Test players arrive in Dharamsala

Sri Lanka's Test players arrive in Dharamsala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The 18-member Sri Lanka Test squad, led by star batter Dimuth Karunaratne and featuring veterans such as Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal, checked in Dharamsala on Friday.