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Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup team for the World Group 1 play-off tie against Denmark in New Delhi next month.

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.

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.

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.

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

According to the roadmap approved in 2019 with the involvement of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and agreed to by the stakeholders, the I-League champion team of this season (2022-23) as well as that of next year (2023-24) was to get a direct slot in the corresponding next season of top-tier ISL.

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.

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.

Elon Musk says Twitter will charge USD 8 a month for 'blue tick'

Elon Musk says Twitter will charge USD 8 a month for 'blue tick'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Musk blasted the "current lords and peasants system for who has or doesn't have a blue checkmark", using an expletive.

Why This IPL Picture Is Going Viral!

Why This IPL Picture Is Going Viral!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

On any given day, team-mates celebrating a wicket wouldn't cause a picture going viral, but knowing the bitter history between these former Baroda team-mates, this was anything but a regular reaction.

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.

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.

'Bio resources:India wants legally binding treaty'

'Bio resources:India wants legally binding treaty'

Rediff.com24 May 2010

May 22 is celebrated as the International Day for Biodiversity.

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'

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.

'I always looked at my father as a fighter'

'I always looked at my father as a fighter'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'My mother (Yogita Bali) tells me you were camera ready as soon as you came out of my womb.'

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Increasing sugar production shall create problems for the industry, whereas boosting ethanol output can bring rich returns, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told sugar mills on Wednesday. Speaking at a conference on sugar and ethanol, organised by the Indian Sugar Mills Association, Gadkari surprised the audience comprising senior executives of sugar mills by stating that the future will become bleak for the industry if it continues to churn out high quantities of sugar. "We need more ethanol than sugar. Also, bio-ethanol is the way to go as it can be stored for a longer duration as compared to conventional ethanol. "If you increase sugar production, it will create more problems for you.

'The hooligans started to take over'

'The hooligans started to take over'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'

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.

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.

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.'

Bommai rejects Kerala CM's rail infra proposals citing environmental concerns

Bommai rejects Kerala CM's rail infra proposals citing environmental concerns

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Bommai rejected all the key infrastructure related proposals of Kerala, saying it will damage the eco-sensitive zones and wildlife sanctuaries.

National bio-tech plan soon: Sibal

National bio-tech plan soon: Sibal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

Pfizer seeks approval in India for Covid vaccine

Pfizer seeks approval in India for Covid vaccine

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

'Pfizer India has submitted an application on December 4 to the DCGI seeking emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in India'

Domestic stalwart and Tendulkar nemesis in IPL, Bhatia retires

Domestic stalwart and Tendulkar nemesis in IPL, Bhatia retires

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'I feel fitter than ever and very much open to playing in overseas leagues.' Bhatia has done a course in bio-mechanics from an institute in Hawaii and wants to explore a career in that field.

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

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Prannoy said a psychologist could have helped him deal with it better and hoped there will be a structure in place to assist the players in the times to come.

'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.

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.'

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.

Cricket set to return to Eden Gardens

Cricket set to return to Eden Gardens

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The CAB has created a bio-secure environment with all the health safety protocols in place in order to set the ball rolling.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem, cheers Sukanya Verma.

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.

Meet Team India's 'cute little supporter'

Meet Team India's 'cute little supporter'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Samaira Sharma, 2, watches the India-England Test.

Maharashtra govt paves way for IPL matches in Mumbai

Maharashtra govt paves way for IPL matches in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra government on Monday cleared the decks for the IPL to take place in COVID-19 ravaged Mumbai, allowing teams to practice after 8pm IST and travel to their respective hotels during the night curfew that has been imposed across the state to contain the pandemic.

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.