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Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The men's T20 World Cup is slated to begin with the pre-qualifiers from October 18-23 followed by the main 12-team competition from October 24. Cricket Australia is planning to host the men's T20 World Cup as per schedule

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Australian government had announced that anyone arriving in the country from overseas will be forced to self-isolate for 14 days starting Sunday midnight (March 15) in a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, a lot of citizens are confused regarding the working of the precaution.

A bit over-exaggerated, says Ferguson after COVID-19 scare

A bit over-exaggerated, says Ferguson after COVID-19 scare

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Lockie Ferguson was placed in isolation immediately after Friday's first ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground following complaints of a sore throat. He underwent tests on Saturday which returned negative, clearing the pacer.

Bollywood's Eros merges with Hollywood's STX Entertainment

Bollywood's Eros merges with Hollywood's STX Entertainment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The newly-formed entity which will list on the NYSE as Eros STX Entertainment Corp, will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange, with headquarters in both Mumbai, India, and Burbank, California, and has also got $125 million in fresh funding. The merger will not change the structure of Eros's Indian arm which is also listed on Indian stock exchanges.

Is it time to end a 150-year-old tradition and move to a Jan-Dec financial year?

Is it time to end a 150-year-old tradition and move to a Jan-Dec financial year?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The most serious recommendations to change the financial year came in the years preceded by deficient rainfall. The Jha committee was formed after droughts in 1979-80 and 1982-83, reports Rishika Pardikar/IndiaSpend.

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

All the action that transpired on and off the football field

Why the IMF cut India's economic growth projections

Why the IMF cut India's economic growth projections

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

'Nations like India with high inflation and public debt should be cautious'

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

India CMD Ramkumar Ramamoorthy clarified Cognizant would continue hiring, and that the earlier job-cut announcement was but a small one, considering the company had around 290,000 employees globally.

Lodha Report: BCCI may have to change IPL schedule

Lodha Report: BCCI may have to change IPL schedule

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

If the Supreme Court makes Justice RM Lodha committee's recommendations on BCCI reforms final and binding, the parent cricket body might have to alter the date of the ninth edition of Indian Premier League, scheduled to start on April 9, this year.

Will the Australian Open take place in 2021?

Will the Australian Open take place in 2021?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Tennis Australia (TA) planned for players and their entourages to arrive in Victoria in mid-December to have time to undertake a mandatory two-week quarantine period before competing in January.

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'We are working on having the IPL in India and we are hopeful that we would be able to organise it'

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

For the defence ministry, Aero India 2021 is an opportunity to show its commitment to the prime minister's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

10 Crucial Skills to get Your Dream Job

10 Crucial Skills to get Your Dream Job

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Candidates need to be agile to understand the situation, be receptive to unlearn and learn and adapt accordingly, advises Sanjeev Verma, vice president-HR, STT GDC India.

'New FTP has given meaningful context to T20s'

'New FTP has given meaningful context to T20s'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Johri presented a proposed FTP that has 81 international matches at home in the next five-year cycle, including 27 T20s.

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka's RP-SG Group claimed the Lucknow franchise for a whopping Rs 7090 crore, while international equity investment firm CVC Capital won the bid for Ahmedabad with a Rs 5600 crore offer.

At Rs 52,195/kg silver turns most expensive since Sep 2013

At Rs 52,195/kg silver turns most expensive since Sep 2013

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The all-time high price of silver is Rs 75,000 a kg, recorded in April 2011.

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

ICC's proposal to introduce four-day Tests has met with stiff opposition

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Manchester Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool.

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Will the beard continue to be in vogue once WFH wraps up? asks Sandeep Goyal.

After 9 years, RBI once again adds gold to forex reserves

After 9 years, RBI once again adds gold to forex reserves

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

In April and May, there were additions by RBI of 600 kg and 900 kg. RBI's total gold holding is now 561.9 tonnes.

Hashim Amla: One of South Africa's all-time greats

Hashim Amla: One of South Africa's all-time greats

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Here's a look at the South African run machine's brilliant record in international cricket, says Rajneesh Gupta.

Despite Covid, wealth of Indian adults rose 0.7% in H1-20

Despite Covid, wealth of Indian adults rose 0.7% in H1-20

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The total household wealth in India during this period rose 1.7 per cent to $246 billion.

Foreign bond-raising by India Inc vaults to $8.4 bn after Modi victory

Foreign bond-raising by India Inc vaults to $8.4 bn after Modi victory

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

With more favourable view on Indian economy and business environment under the Narendra Modi government, the risk premium for Indian papers began to climb down.

Sindhu, Saina ready to fire in Thailand events

Sindhu, Saina ready to fire in Thailand events

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Now all eyes are on the two Super 1000 events -- Yonex Thailand Open (January 12-17) and Toyota Thailand Open (January 19-24) as the world's best return to action following a prolonged break.

Coronavirus impact: Show halts for event management companies

Coronavirus impact: Show halts for event management companies

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Cancellation of at least Rs 3,000-crore worth of business has happened in the past few weeks.

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

India may have lost in the final at the Women's ODI World Cup in England earlier this year, but the team's excellent showing in the tournament was a huge fillip for the sport in the country, believes Ratnakar Shetty, in-charge of BCCI women's cricket.

Modi's socio-nomics starts to pay off

Modi's socio-nomics starts to pay off

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Here's what could be ahead for India: A $10-trillion economy by 2030-32, a Sensex at 1,00,000 by 2025, monthly GST revenues at Rs 2 trillion by 2024-25, 100 new unicorns by 2025, and poverty below 5 per cent by 2030, predicts R Jagannathan.

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

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

Can under-par Warner carry IPL form into SL T20Is?

Can under-par Warner carry IPL form into SL T20Is?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Australia look to make statement a year ahead of T20 World Cup

'Coronavirus lockdown has been a mental battle'

'Coronavirus lockdown has been a mental battle'

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Staying focused on the English Premier League title race during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown has been a mental battle despite all individual efforts to maintain physical fitness, Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren said.

Coronavirus impact: India pull out of shooting World Cup in Cyprus

Coronavirus impact: India pull out of shooting World Cup in Cyprus

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The novel coronavirus outbreak has prompted India to withdraw from next month's shooting World Cup in Cyprus, the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) revealed on Friday.

Nadal pessimistic over chances of return to normal for tennis

Nadal pessimistic over chances of return to normal for tennis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Professional tennis has been suspended until the end of July, at the earliest, and Rafael Nadal said that serious problems stand in the way of a resumption. Nadal, 33, said that even when tennis does resume the players will need to recover their fitness levels.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

Thakur impresses on comeback in T20Is

Thakur impresses on comeback in T20Is

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Back in India fold after nearly two years, the young Mumbai bowler credits India bowling coach Bharat Arun and the IPL for making him a better bowler in T20 cricket.

AFI suspends 15 state units

AFI suspends 15 state units

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The Athletics Federation of India on Sunday suspended as many as 15 of its units for not holding state meets and not following the AFI calendar.

Who's bothered about Kohli? 'Have you ever heard of Chris Gayle?'

Who's bothered about Kohli? 'Have you ever heard of Chris Gayle?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

West Indies captain Darren Sammy believes that starting as underdogs against favourites India in the Thursday's ICC World T20 semi-final, in Mumbai, could prove to be beneficial for his team, as the hosts will be under a lot of pressure to win at all costs in front of home fans.

Understand foreign stars' frustration but BCCI did its best in current situation: Mithali

Understand foreign stars' frustration but BCCI did its best in current situation: Mithali

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Foreign players, led by Australian star player Alyssa Healy, questioned the timing of the exhibition games as it is clashing with the WBBL, the BCCI was also criticised for not going ahead with the women's tour of England in September.

Coronavirus puts Chinese Formula One race in doubt

Coronavirus puts Chinese Formula One race in doubt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Shanghai sports authorities have recommended the suspension of all sporting events in the city due to the coronavirus outbreak, casting further doubt on whether the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix will take place. This year's calendar has a record 22 races, leaving little chance of any rescheduling. Russia, whose race is in September but has previously been held in April, has already ruled out a date swap.

Formula One return to India in 2015 unlikely

Formula One return to India in 2015 unlikely

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday asserted that the troubled Indian Grand Prix has run out of time for a 2015 return and its organisers must settle the contractual obligations for a possible comeback in 2016.

Nifty achieves another milestone as valuation hits all-time high of 40x

Nifty achieves another milestone as valuation hits all-time high of 40x

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

This is first time in 25 years that a benchmark equity index in India is trading at a P/E multiple of 40x or higher.