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'We have to have more speed and consistency'

'We have to have more speed and consistency'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Blown away by Spain's David Ferrer in the second singles, Shaketh Myneni said he will have to put the disappointing day behind him and try to get back the momentum for India when he pairs up with Leander Paes for the doubles on Saturday.

Sidhu vacates ministerial bungalow allotted to him

Sidhu vacates ministerial bungalow allotted to him

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

On Saturday, Amarinder Singh had accepted Sidhu's "one-line" resignation and forwarded it to Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore who conveyed his acceptance of the same.

Delhi: Heavy fog delays 81 trains, 3 cancelled

Delhi: Heavy fog delays 81 trains, 3 cancelled

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Dense fog engulfed national capital New Delhi on Wednesday morning, leading to cancellation of three trains and delaying 81 others.

Ravaged by Cyclone Fani, Puri is staring at Rs 4,000-crore loss

Ravaged by Cyclone Fani, Puri is staring at Rs 4,000-crore loss

Rediff.com15 May 2019

With the green cover gone, the bald roads to Puri are now reigned by lorries laden with electric poles, ambulances, fire service vehicles and cranes, signalling the rebuilding effort is in the works.

Beijing 'Airpocalypse': Before and After

Beijing 'Airpocalypse': Before and After

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Rediff.com tries to give its readers an insight on the magnitude of the smog in the Chinese capital.

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 win over dashing Danish teenager Holger Rune.

US looking for inspiration from 3-2 win over Portugal in 2002

US looking for inspiration from 3-2 win over Portugal in 2002

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

The United States play Portugal in the World Cup on Sunday, hoping to channel the inspiration and drive which brought them a shock victory the last time the teams met in the tournament.

Priyanka, Deepika, Alia: Bollywood's SEXY crop top brigade

Priyanka, Deepika, Alia: Bollywood's SEXY crop top brigade

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Here's a how-to guide to getting this bohemian fad right this season.

PHOTOS: Kohli steers RCB to easy win over CSK

PHOTOS: Kohli steers RCB to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai.

Share your monsoon pics and we'll publish it

Share your monsoon pics and we'll publish it

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

With the first rains hitting the city, we ask you, dear readers to share your monsoon pics.

PIX: Osaka, Barty survive tough tests

PIX: Osaka, Barty survive tough tests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Venus Williams also went the distance before claiming a 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Croatia's Donna Vekic.

Get the glow! 4 homemade face pack recipes that work

Get the glow! 4 homemade face pack recipes that work

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Rising humidity causing sticky skin? Here's how to beat your monsoon woes.

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's the most anticipated debut of a Seattle building since the first visitors rode elevators to the top of the Space Needle 56 years ago. Welcome to the Seattle Spheres -- Amazon's trio of steel-and-glass buildings crammed with more that 400 different plant species, which will officially open on January 30. Take a tour of the one-of-a-kind-building where the workers of the online retail giant will chill in a rainforest.

'IPL has helped New Zealand cricket immensely'

'IPL has helped New Zealand cricket immensely'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Senior New Zealand player Ross Taylor said that players from his country have benefitted immensely by rubbing shoulders with the best players in world cricket in the Indian Premier League.

Cilic blames closed roof for slow start against Federer

Cilic blames closed roof for slow start against Federer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Australian Open runner-up Marin Cilic queried the decision to close the roof at Rod Laver Arena for the men's final on Sunday and said it had contributed to his slow start in defeat to Roger Federer.

The Vata, Pitta, Kapha Way to Good Health

The Vata, Pitta, Kapha Way to Good Health

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how simple modifications in your lifestyle can help you lead a healthy life.

How Rohit twin tons put India in command...

How Rohit twin tons put India in command...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

There was not much luck for the South African bowlers as they toiled tirelessly on a hot and humid day unable to convert their half-chances.

Here's what you need to know about ISRO's new launch - the INSAT-3DR

Here's what you need to know about ISRO's new launch - the INSAT-3DR

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Here are some things you must know about this significant launch and why this satellite is a big deal for India.

Skin care tips for the rains

Skin care tips for the rains

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A slew of draft documents -- for Request for Qualification (RFQ), Concession Agreement Guiding Principles, Project Information Memorandum (PIM) along with a presentation on the salient features of the project -- for discussion on private participation in passenger trains have been uploaded by Niti Ayog on its website which outline the railways' plans of running 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators, envisaging an investment of Rs 22,500 crore.

Why Ben Stokes is a captain's dream...

Why Ben Stokes is a captain's dream...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Steve Smith was all praise for Ben Stokes who has been in dream form across formats in the past year.

Over 30 trains cancelled in Delhi, as temp dips to 9 degree

Over 30 trains cancelled in Delhi, as temp dips to 9 degree

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

It was a cold morning in the national capital on Thursday with the minimum temperature settling at 9 degrees Celsius, even as fog resulted in cancellation of 37 trains.

No water, soaring temperatures: The harsh conditions CRPF men face in Bastar

No water, soaring temperatures: The harsh conditions CRPF men face in Bastar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

According to latest statistics of the Home ministry, the seven forces -- the CRPF, the Border Security Force, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the Seema Sahastra Bal, the Central Industrial Security Forces, the National Security Guard and the Assam Rifles -- have lost 1,067 men in combat or counter-insurgency operations over a period of three years. But more than thrice -- as many as 3,611 personnel -- have died due to illnesses.

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'The only idea -- the only idea -- of the shutdown was to buy time.'

Dense fog cover shrouds Delhi; flights affected

Dense fog cover shrouds Delhi; flights affected

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Heavy fog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday -- the first this season -- delaying 18 flights and 50 north-bound trains.

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

SEE: How Kohli became supremely fit during COVID-19 lockdown

SEE: How Kohli became supremely fit during COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Virat Kohli ensured during the break that his supreme fitness level was not impacted and, in fact, it helped him skill-wise on his return to action

How to trek light and safe this monsoon

How to trek light and safe this monsoon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Opting for a lightweight, waterproof back pack is ideal for a monsoon trek.

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes.

Watson wields his magic willow

Watson wields his magic willow

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

On Tuesday, April 23, night, Shane Watson (96 off 53 balls) went on the rampage against the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers.

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

No religion or God says that you have to visit pandals and temples and mosques to pray, Vardhan underlined.

Softball to give Tokyo 2020 symbolic start

Softball to give Tokyo 2020 symbolic start

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

A softball game in Fukushima prefecture will give the Tokyo 2020 Olympics a symbolic start

Now, water generated from air

Now, water generated from air

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Priced at Rs 23,850 per unit, the generator would be launched in Kolkata and Mumbai in the coming months.

'The broadest bat in the world'

'The broadest bat in the world'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

K N Prabhu, the doyen of cricket writers, salutes Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971.

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of Thursday's finals in Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

Confederations Cup: Spain beat Italy after a drama in four acts

Confederations Cup: Spain beat Italy after a drama in four acts

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

World and European champions Spain overcame Italy 7-6 in a penalty shootout after surviving an energy-draining Confederations Cup semi-final that ended goalless after two hours in sapping heat and humidity on Thursday.

Encephalitis claims 73 lives in Bihar

Encephalitis claims 73 lives in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

From January 1, 2019, to till now, 220 children were admitted in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur due to AES, out of which 62 lost their lives.

US Open PIX: Nadal through to Round 2; Murray, Venus battle to advance

US Open PIX: Nadal through to Round 2; Murray, Venus battle to advance

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Defending champion Rafael Nadal progressed to the second round of the US Open after fellow Spaniard David Ferrer retired midway through the second set due to a calf injury.

PHOTOS: Farah, Bolt ignite Day 1 of athletics world championships

PHOTOS: Farah, Bolt ignite Day 1 of athletics world championships

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Mo Farah and Usain Bolt ignited the first day of the athletics world championships on Saturday but the event was blighted by dire crowds and yet another high-profile doping scandal for a leading sprinter.