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Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend's Premier League action:

How a Kerala district is fighting COVID-19

How a Kerala district is fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'Those who were not co-operating are co-operating now.' 'Now, our facilities are fit, our doctors are fit and we have a better protocol of how to do isolation, how to do the collection.'

India resilient to shocks, says Moody's

India resilient to shocks, says Moody's

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Moody's has a 'Baa3' rating for India, with a positive outlook.

Should you buy travel insurance?

Should you buy travel insurance?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A travel insurance plan can help protect your dream holiday from turning into a nightmare.

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A set of new standard operating procedures have been issued by the force headquarters in Delhi for vehicle-mounted movement of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, and it has also been ordered that the 'passenger manifest discipline' for each vehicle in the convoy be strictly adhered to.

India to remain in lockdown till May 3, announces PM Modi

India to remain in lockdown till May 3, announces PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

In a nearly 25-minute televised address to the nation, Modi said implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in its second phase and detailed guidelines will be brought out on Wednesday to ensure that outbreak does not spread to new areas.

Kalanithi Maran: 'Chanakya' of business in trouble

Kalanithi Maran: 'Chanakya' of business in trouble

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Maran's penchant for taking risks was visible last year again when he acquired Indian Premier League's Hyderabad cricket franchisee and named it Sun Risers.

Bitcoin fails to gain currency with RBI

Bitcoin fails to gain currency with RBI

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Central bank raises red flag, warns of potential risk

In photos: What happens when a trillion-tonne iceberg breaks loose from Antarctica

In photos: What happens when a trillion-tonne iceberg breaks loose from Antarctica

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

And why YOU should worry about it.

The IAF hero awarded the Maha Vir Chakra twice

The IAF hero awarded the Maha Vir Chakra twice

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Claude Arpi reveals how Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath won a second Maha Vir Chakra in the 1965 War.

PM announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight

PM announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

In his second national broadcast in a week on the pandemic raging across much of the world with the number of infections rising in India, Modi made a fervent appeal to the countrymen not to cross the 'lakshman rekha' of their homes in the next three weeks.

'Epidemic is more widespread than we believe'

'Epidemic is more widespread than we believe'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'We are making decisions in the dark, in fear.' 'Let us shine the light of science on this.' 'Let us actually get better numbers, so that we make better decisions.'

'Brexit is only a near-term worry'

'Brexit is only a near-term worry'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Both Sensex and the rupee posted slight gains on Monday but Brexit concerns lingered.

Using drones for commercial purposes will soon be legal in India

Using drones for commercial purposes will soon be legal in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Drones or unmanned aircraft are being used for several purposes such as mapping, survey and commercial photography, while e-commerce giant Amazon is looking to use them for deliveries to its consumers in the US.

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said.

The govt should ideally let SpiceJet fail

The govt should ideally let SpiceJet fail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Any government aid to the airline will ultimately hurt the economy

Spare a thought for India's Ebola Warriors

Spare a thought for India's Ebola Warriors

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A former Indian Air Force officer is among those battling the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa. As a part of the UN Ebola Task Force, he shares his experience with Arjun Subramaniam.

Gold eyes best week in 4 years as market turmoil boosts haven appeal

Gold eyes best week in 4 years as market turmoil boosts haven appeal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Total holdings of the top eight gold ETFs have risen by 3.8 million ounces so far this year

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Competing for middle-order slot excites me: Shreyas Iyer

Competing for middle-order slot excites me: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

India have a couple of middle-order slots still up for grabs and Shreyas Iyer sees this as an 'opportunity'

Prime Minister Modi, they don't like you

Prime Minister Modi, they don't like you

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'And Sir, you are at fault if they don't like you. 'You don't boast of your government's efforts to be the first one to bring in thousands of Indians back home without thinking for a second about their race, religion, language, orientation, or even citizenship,' says Sarang, a reader of Rediff.com.

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

PICS: Dominant Mumbai humble Chennai to make IPL final

PICS: Dominant Mumbai humble Chennai to make IPL final

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Images from Tuesday's IPL Qualifier 1 between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai.

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Belgium under-21 international Gregory Mertens died on Thursday, three days after collapsing with heart failure during a match, a spokesman for his club, Lokeren, said.

How long will the commodity rally last?

How long will the commodity rally last?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The dollar has fallen not just against commodity-linked assets but against other asset prices.

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Enabling the online booking and payment for Indian Railway tickets is one such case. Amitabh Pandey's book is about how he went about enthusing teams inside the Indian Railways and facilitating online reservations, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Maharashtra has 34,000 active cases, of which 24,000 are asymptomatic, and hence need no medicines but are under quarantine.' '9,500 cases are showing mild to severe symptoms.' 'While 1,200 are seriously ill, only 200 of them are on ventilator support.' 'Let those claiming that the situation in the state has gone out of control, look at these numbers objectively before damaging the state's reputation for political gains.'

SpiceJet to add seven Boeing planes in FY14

SpiceJet to add seven Boeing planes in FY14

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

The airline has said it isn't worried about competition in the domestic market, thanks to its spread across three passenger segments

After shedding 328 kgs, Eman discharged from Mumbai hospital

After shedding 328 kgs, Eman discharged from Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Eman to fly to UAE for further treatment.

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran would need to invest at least Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) almost immediately to stabilise the airline.

Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat, changes course towards Oman

Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat, changes course towards Oman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Though the "eye of the storm" is away from land, the cyclone's outer periphery would leave its impact on the coast.

10 things that will change in FY18

10 things that will change in FY18

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

While for the consumers, there is some gain and some pain, for India Inc, it's all about compliance, consolidation and parity

Zika threat: A global crisis that needs a global solution

Zika threat: A global crisis that needs a global solution

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Eradicating the Aedes aegypti or developing a vaccine will take years. Genetic modification offers a way out; the question is how to scale it up across continents, says Devangshu Datta.

Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Winners from the Big Picture photography competition

Biden arrives in China amid tensions over air defence zone

Biden arrives in China amid tensions over air defence zone

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

United States Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for meetings with top Chinese leaders amid an international spat over China's new air defence zone over the disputed islands in the East China Sea.

How to become a successful investor

How to become a successful investor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Gather information from diverse sources to ensure that your investment decisions are rooted in sound knowledge, says Sandeep Das.

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

What must India do now?

EPL round-up: Cardiff win 2-0 at Brighton in relegation duel

EPL round-up: Cardiff win 2-0 at Brighton in relegation duel

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Cardiff had lost six of their previous seven games but, knowing that anything but a victory would probably end their survival hopes after one season in the top flight, overcame a strong Brighton start to play with growing confidence and fully deserved their victory.

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'Even though we have around 156 patients, we don't have anyone who requires ventilatory support or the ICU facility.'