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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.

Mithali Raj drops a hint about her retirement...

Mithali Raj drops a hint about her retirement...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The future of stalwarts Mithali and Jhulan Goswami have been a subject of debate

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

When there is a state government committed to development, it is important that Mumbai has a civic body that, too, shares that goal, Modi said.

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.

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'The way he has been interacting with everybody, be it the masseur or the assistant manager or the driver of the bus, or the new players who have not been part of the IPL before, he is making an effort to reach out to them and give them confidence.' 'That speaks a lot about the man that he is.'

IPL: Team owners prefer Mumbai-Pune as venue in India

IPL: Team owners prefer Mumbai-Pune as venue in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

It is also learnt that all the 10 IPL owners, including the two new teams from Lucknow and Ahmedabad, want India as the host country for the 2022 IPL, with Mumbai and Pune being the two preferred cities.

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'When you are travelling in Mumbai when the air quality is bad, you feel suffocated.' 'You may feel uncomfortable breathing Delhi air, but the level of discomfort is higher in Mumbai.'

Delhi L-G directs recovery of Rs 97cr spent on political ads from AAP

Delhi L-G directs recovery of Rs 97cr spent on political ads from AAP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has directed the chief secretary to recover Rs 97 crore from the Aam Aadmi Party for political advertisements it published in the guise of government advertisements, official sources said.

First time in two years, ISL set to allow crowds for final

First time in two years, ISL set to allow crowds for final

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The final will be held at the PJN Stadium in Margao, concluding the football league that started last November.

India sent 6cr vaccine doses outside, 4.5cr administered here: Vardhan

India sent 6cr vaccine doses outside, 4.5cr administered here: Vardhan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

More than 6 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been sent to 76 nations, while 4.5 crore doses have been administered to beneficiaries in the country till now, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Wankhede is set to host 10 IPL games this season from April 10-25. The first match at the Mumbai stadium is slated to be played on April 10 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.

Bumrah gets fit for IPL 2021

Bumrah gets fit for IPL 2021

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

From using dumbbells to strengthen his biceps, to lifting weights, Boom Boom was back to business while quarantining in his hotel room.

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.

Neesham ready to play IPL if it resumes in India

Neesham ready to play IPL if it resumes in India

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Neesham feels the bio-security lapses could be due to the fact that the teams were travelling across the country.

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"Provide enough infrastructure and money to carry out surveillance and set up a robust routine surveillance machinery for the country to monitor any and every infectious disease'

Jadeja back to 'where I feel safe'

Jadeja back to 'where I feel safe'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

After game 29 ending May 2, Jadeja topped Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players' list with a MVPI of 372.

Why RCB Will Wear Blue, Not Red

Why RCB Will Wear Blue, Not Red

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'We at RCB are honoured to sport the Blue kit, which resembles the colour of the PPE kits of the frontline warriors, to pay tribute to their invaluable service while leading the fight against the Covid pandemic.'

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Kohli was addressing the media on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai from Friday.

IPL 2022: The Dhanashree and Louise Show

IPL 2022: The Dhanashree and Louise Show

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Dhanashree and Louise are two of the most animated cheerleaders in the RR box, and why not? If Jos has the Orange Cap, Yuzi has the Purple Cap!

Disgruntled Saina hits out at BWF

Disgruntled Saina hits out at BWF

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The former world number one said she tried contacting the BWF, but got no response from the badminton world body.

Shastri toasts Team India on 'season of lifetime'

Shastri toasts Team India on 'season of lifetime'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri congratulated his players 'for holding up and having a season of a lifetime in toughest of times across all formats and hemispheres against two of the best teams in the world.'

AB in Mandela's bio-pic?

AB in Mandela's bio-pic?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2003

Archer included in England squad for final Test

Archer included in England squad for final Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

England selected Jofra Archer, on Thursday, signalling the possibility of continuing with the rotation of the bowlers.

PKL season 8 to start on December 22

PKL season 8 to start on December 22

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai welcomed the league to the state.

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.

India's tour of South Africa in doubt over new COVID variant?

India's tour of South Africa in doubt over new COVID variant?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The new COVID-19 variant, which threatens to wreak havoc in South Africa, has led to considerable concerns about India's tour of the Rainbow Nation next month and there could be changes in the quarantine rules for players in the coming days.

IPL 2022: Du Plessis replaces Kohli as RCB captain

IPL 2022: Du Plessis replaces Kohli as RCB captain

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has been named the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, replacing Indian batter Virat Kohli who stepped down after the 2021 season.

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.

DRDO gets govt nod to work on biological defence

DRDO gets govt nod to work on biological defence

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While it was not directly suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic was related to biological warfare, it is significant that the government is exhorting military laboratories to work concertedly on biological defence.

Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'I don't see a reason why the families won't be allowed to come. The Australian cricket board is trying to accommodate the families. It should be okay'

'Missing out on IPL a blessing in disguise'

'Missing out on IPL a blessing in disguise'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Labuschagne has admitted that being overlooked at the IPL auction turned out to be 'blessing in disguise'

Umpire Menon pulls out of IPL; Reiffel's exit stalled

Umpire Menon pulls out of IPL; Reiffel's exit stalled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Nitin Menon left the IPL bio-bubble after his wife and mother tested positive for COVID-19.

J&K's Malik is Natarajan's short-term Covid replacement at Sunrisers

J&K's Malik is Natarajan's short-term Covid replacement at Sunrisers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Uncapped medium pacer Umran Malik was on Friday named as a short-term COVID-19 replacement for Thangarasu Natarajan in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad in IPL 2021.

England, Australia players set to miss first week of IPL 2020

England, Australia players set to miss first week of IPL 2020

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

None of the players will be available for at least the first two to three games of their respective franchises.