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'England Don't Fear India'

'England Don't Fear India'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'England are going to beat India in Guyana and South Africa will be too good for Afghanistan so it will be a South Africa versus England final.'

Djokovic to play Wimbledon only if...

Djokovic to play Wimbledon only if...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic injured his right knee during his fourth-round win at the French Open and pulled out of the quarter-finals before having surgery on June 6.

Govt closely monitoring water crisis in drought-hit areas

Govt closely monitoring water crisis in drought-hit areas

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

About 4.41 lakh rural habitations are facing drinking water scarcity and the government is closely monitoring the drought situation on a daily basis in 10 states, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Saturday.

'Superwomen': Kohli hails RCB women's WPL triumph!

'Superwomen': Kohli hails RCB women's WPL triumph!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Kohli expressed his wholehearted support by calling the team 'Superwomen' in an Instagram post.

Kohli and Jaiswal should open in T20 World Cup: Wasim Jaffer

Kohli and Jaiswal should open in T20 World Cup: Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer said that Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal should open in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 for the Men in Blue side.

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Manpreet Singh foresees an unprecedented fifth Olympic appearance for himself in the 2028 Los Angeles Games before he calls time on his career.

Djokovic claims Olympic gold, calls it career peak

Djokovic claims Olympic gold, calls it career peak

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Djokovic described beating Carlos Alcaraz to claim the Olympic singles gold medal at the fifth attempt as the biggest achievement of his career on Sunday.

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Julien Alfred won the women's 100 metres final to claim Saint Lucia's first-ever Olympic medal.

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, will need to shake off a run of poor form if he is to mount a challenge.

Dhoni Reunited with World Cup Trophy

Dhoni Reunited with World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

This heartwarming image sparked a wave of nostalgia

Tendulkar steps in to combat drought in Marathwada

Tendulkar steps in to combat drought in Marathwada

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and PepsiCo will jointly help Maharashtra government tackle the drought in Marathwada.

Solutions for a man-made drought in Maharashtra

Solutions for a man-made drought in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Farmers who are using traditional irrigation systems and practices are better coping in times of drought.

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

States have been told to prepare in advance to counter any impact of an adverse southwest monsoon.

Rory McIlroy to take a break from golf

Rory McIlroy to take a break from golf

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I've had in my 17 years as a professional golfer.'

Will Congress End 32-Year Gujarat Drought?

Will Congress End 32-Year Gujarat Drought?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

It had given the BJP a tough fight in 2017 winning 77 of the 182 seats at stake.

Jharkhand declared drought-hit

Jharkhand declared drought-hit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

The state government estimates a loss of Rs. 2000 crore and would demand a special package from the centre.

How climate change triggered Wayanad landslides

How climate change triggered Wayanad landslides

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The deadly landslides in Kerala's ecologically fragile Wayanad district were triggered by a heavy burst of rainfall, made 10 per cent heavier by climate change, according to a new rapid attribution study by a global team of scientists.

Rohit credits '3 pillars' for India's T20 World Cup triumph

Rohit credits '3 pillars' for India's T20 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma said the feeling of winning the World Cup that ended India's decade-long drought in global tournaments could not be described in words.

India's water crisis detrimental to credit health, warns Moody's

India's water crisis detrimental to credit health, warns Moody's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Moody's Ratings on Tuesday said India's growing water shortage can disrupt farm and industry sectors and is detrimental to the credit health of the sovereign as rising food inflation and decline in income may spark social unrest. It said decreases in water supply can disrupt agricultural production and industrial operations, resulting in inflation in food prices and hence can be detrimental to credit health of sectors that heavily consume water, such as coal power generators and steel-makers.

Nitish Kumar declares Bihar as drought hit

Nitish Kumar declares Bihar as drought hit

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Eleven days after Nitish Kumar government declared 28 of 38 districts as drought hit, he announced in his speech that remaining 10 districts have been declared as drought hit."Now entire Bihar has been declared drought hit in view of scanty rainfall" Nitish Kumar said.

This player is India's wildcard for T20 WC final

This player is India's wildcard for T20 WC final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The 58-year-old feels that Australia and India were the best sides throughout the tournament, but Mitchell Marsh's side paid the price of their loss against Afghanistan.

Coach Dravid:'India consistently playing good cricket'

Coach Dravid:'India consistently playing good cricket'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his confidence in India's ability to win their first ICC trophy in over a decade

To strengthen Olympic bid, PM Modi seeks athletes' inputs

To strengthen Olympic bid, PM Modi seeks athletes' inputs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The upcoming Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and India would be hoping to better its best ever tally of seven medals, including Chopra's historic javelin throw gold at the Tokyo Games.

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease

Drought contingency plan ready

Drought contingency plan ready

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Top-ranked Netherlands reached the men's hockey final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday with a much more comfortable 4-0 win over Spain than in the pool stage

Kerala declared drought-hit: Govt to approach Centre for aid

Kerala declared drought-hit: Govt to approach Centre for aid

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Kerala Revenue Minister E Chandrasekharan made the announcement in the assembly while replying to a notice seeking adjournment motion moved by Congress-led UDF opposition on the serious situation prevailing in the state due to the sharp decrease in rainfall.

How Chidambaram plans to counter drought

How Chidambaram plans to counter drought

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Terming the poor monsoon so far as 'unfortunate', Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the contingency plans are in place to help farmers replant alternate crops as well as supply drinking water and fodder.

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

England's World Cup-winning former skipper Eoin Morgan picked India as his favourites to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.

PIX: Real Madrid back to winning ways; Leverkusen held

PIX: Real Madrid back to winning ways; Leverkusen held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Real Madrid have avoided defeat in their last 41 LaLiga games, the second best streak by a team in the competition's history.

Drought? Not to panic, technology can help improve yield

Drought? Not to panic, technology can help improve yield

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Technology and prudent practices can ensure that crop output does not suffer in years of drought.

Drought situation not so alarming: FM

Drought situation not so alarming: FM

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukerhjee on Monday said drought situation is not as alarming as it initially appeared because the recent rainfall has improved the farm sector prospects.

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Defending Copa America champions Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament on Thursday.

Shastri lauds Rohit as a batting and captaincy maestro

Shastri lauds Rohit as a batting and captaincy maestro

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rohit has overtaken former skipper Dhoni as the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches.

Yeh Hai India: Flood. Pollution. Drought

Yeh Hai India: Flood. Pollution. Drought

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

A temple partially submerged in flood water in Assam's Nagaon district.

Almost half of India witnessing drought

Almost half of India witnessing drought

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

As the number of districts witnessing drought has been revised sharply upwards from 207 just two days ago, the government said its main focus would now be on saving the standing crop and offsetting some losses in output during the coming Rabi season. The Centre has also asked states to lift more seeds for replanting the crops, if necessary, as it has about 15 lakh tonnes of surplus stock.

BSY indulging in theatrics on drought: Kumaraswamy

BSY indulging in theatrics on drought: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Former Karnataka chief minister and state Janata Dal-Secular president H D Kumraswamy on Monday hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party strongman B S Yeddyurappa for 'indulging in theatrics' over the drought situation in Karnataka.

Give up 'ostrich-like' attitude in drought handling: SC tells states

Give up 'ostrich-like' attitude in drought handling: SC tells states

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The apex court urged the central government to update the drought management manual by December 31.

India set to fly out in next 6 to 12 hours: Barbados PM

India set to fly out in next 6 to 12 hours: Barbados PM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Barbados is set to become operational in the next six to 12 hours, ending the shutdown forced by a category 4 hurricane.