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Mamata's praise for RSS invites sharp criticism from Opposition parties

Mamata's praise for RSS invites sharp criticism from Opposition parties

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A veritable political `storm in a tea cup' has arisen over Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's assertions on Wednesday that all in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh were "not bad" and there are many who "do not support the BJP".

2nd wave of COVID-19 likely in Jan-Feb: Maha govt

2nd wave of COVID-19 likely in Jan-Feb: Maha govt

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The second wave is expected based on what is happening in Europe, the govt said.

Ex-Maha HM Deshmukh arrested by ED after over 12 hrs questioning

Ex-Maha HM Deshmukh arrested by ED after over 12 hrs questioning

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Officials said Deshmukh, 71, was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

London Marathon still looking to hold race on October 4

London Marathon still looking to hold race on October 4

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher said on Friday that organisers are working to ensure the rescheduled race is held on Oct. 4 despite the cancellation of September's Great North Run due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cancellation of the annual half marathon had raised doubts about the London Marathon going ahead due to the challenges faced by organisers in implementing social distancing protocols.

Shut up! Dutch PM tells cheering soccer fans

Shut up! Dutch PM tells cheering soccer fans

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte hit out at fans who sing and cheer at soccer matches

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Yadav fought hard, but his party was well behind the BJP.

Tintu Luka breaks 18-year-old 800m National record

Tintu Luka breaks 18-year-old 800m National record

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Asian Games medallist Tintu Luka ruled the track on the final day of competition at the 35th National Games, smashing an 18-year-old meet record to win the 800 metres gold before inspiring Kerala to the 4x400m title in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Me and my family along with Sarfaraz have given our entire life towards this dream.'

'Much Bigger Disaster Looming Ahead In Joshimath'

'Much Bigger Disaster Looming Ahead In Joshimath'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'There were literally thousands of houses with cracks.' '40 percent of the town has been affected.'

Stepanova records illegally accessed after WADA hack

Stepanova records illegally accessed after WADA hack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova's electronic account at the World Anti-Doping Agency has been illegally accessed, WADA said on Saturday.

Sindhu, Lakshya enter second round of Indonesia Masters

Sindhu, Lakshya enter second round of Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

P V Sindhu eased into the second round with a straight-game win after fellow Indian Lakshya Sen showed his mettle with a stunning victory over world No. 10 Japanese Kanta Tsuneyama on the opening day of Indonesia Masters Super 750 in Bali on Tuesday.

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The COVID-19 lockdown had wreaked havoc on her mental health to such an extent that discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur had started trying her hand in cricket to handle the psychological toll of the shutdown.

People treating 3rd wave as a weather update: Govt

People treating 3rd wave as a weather update: Govt

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

said globally, a third wave of COVID-19 is being seen and called on people to make efforts to ensure that it does not happen in India.

'Allow only asymptomatic persons': Guidelines for religious places

'Allow only asymptomatic persons': Guidelines for religious places

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

According to the new guidelines, footwear/shoes to be taken off inside own vehicle, if needed, keep in separate slots for each individual/family by persons themselves and people should wash their hands and feet with soap and water before entering.

Complete ban on firecrackers up to January 1 in Delhi

Complete ban on firecrackers up to January 1 in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Tuesday ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022.

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Friday.

EPL PIX: Kane stars in Spurs' win, West Ham edge Villa

EPL PIX: Kane stars in Spurs' win, West Ham edge Villa

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday

Covid 3rd wave likely this month, may peak in Oct: Report

Covid 3rd wave likely this month, may peak in Oct: Report

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The next wave is likely to be far smaller than the second wave that peaked at a record 400,000-plus daily cases on May 7 and declined sharply thereafter.

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

How Olympic Games kept COVID spread at bay

How Olympic Games kept COVID spread at bay

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The situation inside the "bubble" stood in sharp contrast to outside, with a surge in infections fuelled by the Delta variant hitting daily records and for the first time crossing 5,000 in the host city, threatening to overwhelm Tokyo's hospitals.

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

South African Prez contracts Covid amid Omicron spread

South African Prez contracts Covid amid Omicron spread

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

President Ramaphosa contracted COVID-19 infection on a day when the country recorded a new high of 37,875 new infections overnight, dramatically up from the previous day's 17,154 new cases.

No lockdown but restrictions to be made stricter: Maha Min

No lockdown but restrictions to be made stricter: Maha Min

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

"Lockdown is not an option but restrictions will be made more strict," Tope told reporters in Mumbai.

Daily Covid cases continue to surge in Maha, Delhi

Daily Covid cases continue to surge in Maha, Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Sunday's tally of coronavirus cases was 17 per cent higher than the 2,716 infections registered a day before.

The BIGGEST August Releases

The BIGGEST August Releases

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggest Bollywood hits in August in the last decade.

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"To make sure there isn't a Covid surge in the country, PM Modi has asked us to be careful. The government is also preparing if at the Covid cases increase. Today, mock drills are conducted across Covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment," Mandaviya said.

COVID-19 surge: ASI monuments closed for visitors till May 15

COVID-19 surge: ASI monuments closed for visitors till May 15

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

In live monuments like Puri Jagannath Temple and Somnath Temple, daily 'puja' will be conducted but no public gathering will be allowed, said Nitin Tripathi, the ministry's media advisor.

IAF Or AAI: Who Should Get Precedence?

IAF Or AAI: Who Should Get Precedence?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

There is increasing friction between the IAF's military requirements, and the AAI's need to provide infrastructure to many more airlines.

Top Performer: Scintillating SKY

Top Performer: Scintillating SKY

Rediff.com1 May 2022

'I love batting at No 3 because the situation I go in, I can pace my innings accordingly looking at the situation.'

Ethiopian Tsegay wins Delhi half-marathon with course record

Ethiopian Tsegay wins Delhi half-marathon with course record

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Ethiopian Atsedu Tsegay demolished the course record to emerge triumphant in the elite men's category, while Florence Kiplagat led a Kenyan clean sweep in the women's event of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon in New Delhi.

SEE: How children are studying online

SEE: How children are studying online

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Online Classes', a term now familiar in every home with children in it around the world. Scenes from how Indian children are coping with being taught online.

Delhi Metro's plans amid COVID-19

Delhi Metro's plans amid COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Metro rail services were closed on March 22 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

London Marathon: Kipchoge suffers rare defeat

London Marathon: Kipchoge suffers rare defeat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Ethiopian Shura Kitata won a thrilling London Marathon as a stunned world record holder Eliud Kipchoge faded late in the race

Here are nominees for Male World Athlete of the Year 2020

Here are nominees for Male World Athlete of the Year 2020

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

A three-way voting process will determine the finalists.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Why is India witnessing surge in COVID-19 cases?

Why is India witnessing surge in COVID-19 cases?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The country has been registering over 70,000 cases for the last four days.

Fastest man alive Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19

Fastest man alive Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Jamaica after last week celebrating his 34th birthday with a big bash mask-free.

U-20 World Athletics: Priya finishes 4th in women's 400m

U-20 World Athletics: Priya finishes 4th in women's 400m

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

India's Priya Mohan narrowly missed out on a medal after finishing fourth in the women's 400m final at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi on Saturday.

Avatar: The Way of Water Review: Spectacular, But Empty

Avatar: The Way of Water Review: Spectacular, But Empty

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water feels like a poorly chosen present -- the wrapping is beautiful, but the gift inside is a disappointment, observes Mayur Sanap.

Mumbai to conduct random Covid tests without consent

Mumbai to conduct random Covid tests without consent

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

In a circular issued on Friday, the civic body stated that rapid antigen tests will be carried out for free, except those at shopping malls.