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Coronavirus death toll in China crosses 1,000

Coronavirus death toll in China crosses 1,000

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The death toll due to nCoV rose to 1,016 and the confirmed cases have gone up to 42,638, according to the commission.

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Both the Centre and the states cannot say that they have been taking good care of public health.'

What the Apache, the IAF's 'flying tank', can do

What the Apache, the IAF's 'flying tank', can do

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Its advanced Longbow radar picks up enemy armoured vehicles and then destroys them with anti-tank missiles, air-to-surface rockets or a chain gun that sends 625 rounds per minute ripping into the targets.

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

About 90 per cent of the workers at this delivery service facility are said to be Indian-Americans, mostly from the Sikh community.

10 weeks, 10 releases

10 weeks, 10 releases

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 releases that will keep the entertainment going till the end of 2020.

Rohit unlikely as Mumbai and RCB aim to seal play-off berth

Rohit unlikely as Mumbai and RCB aim to seal play-off berth

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Rohit Sharma is likely to miss his third game in a row when Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday with both teams aiming to secure their spot in the IPL play-offs.

India has no defence against coronavirus

India has no defence against coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

One third of all Indians live in one room. Another one third lives in 2 rooms. They cannot self quarantine or isolate and if infected they will pass it on to others. It is impossible for India to control an epidemic, warns Aakar Patel.

Can Royals beat mighty Mumbai and stay afloat?

Can Royals beat mighty Mumbai and stay afloat?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Table-toppers Mumbai Indians are on course to make it to the play-offs but the game is crucial for Rajasthan, who are languishing in seventh place. Defeat would mean a step closer to elimination.

Ex-Pakistan cricketers happy with India's World Cup exit

Ex-Pakistan cricketers happy with India's World Cup exit

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Former Pakistan cricketers on Thursday expressed happiness over the unexpected ouster of India from the World Cup after losing to New Zealand in the semi-final.

Kohli throws his weight behind Rohit

Kohli throws his weight behind Rohit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Kohli said it would be great for the team if Rohit can play the role Virender Sehwag did in his prime

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The report added that there is no indication that the virus played any role in his death.

Mumbai Indians start favourites against inconsistent KKR

Mumbai Indians start favourites against inconsistent KKR

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

In the event of Narine missing out again, Mumbai will fancy their chances even more at the Sheikh Zayed stadium, where skipper Rohit Sharma has scored both his half-centuries this season.

Bumrah isn't shy of hitting us on head, ribs in nets: Kohli

Bumrah isn't shy of hitting us on head, ribs in nets: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli shared the experience of facing the top bowler in the nets

Missing nominations can pose a challenge to heirs

Missing nominations can pose a challenge to heirs

Rediff.com24 May 2021

If the nominations are not in place, the heirs need to go through a lengthy process to get access to the money cautions Bindisha Sarang.

CAA-NRC an attempt to divide Hindus, Muslims: JD-U leader to Nitish

CAA-NRC an attempt to divide Hindus, Muslims: JD-U leader to Nitish

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The JD-U leader has been critical of his party's decision to support the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, and it has now become a law following its passage in both Houses.

Neymar back to Barca? No says club's vice-president

Neymar back to Barca? No says club's vice-president

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Barcelona have no plans to re-sign Neymar from Paris St Germain, the club's vice-president Jordi Cardoner said on Friday, knocking down media reports the La Liga champions were ready to tempt the Brazilian forward back to the Nou Camp.

Rohit ready for challenging New Zealand tour

Rohit ready for challenging New Zealand tour

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

I am really happy what we could achieve as a team. If you know me, at no stage of my career has personal glory been important. The milestones (2442 runs in a year as opener) are fine but winning every series is what we focus on, says Rohit, who is keen on winning a big ICC event before hanging up his boots.

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The AH-64E Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, and is flown by the US army.

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is also being produced as part of a tie-up by the Serum Institute of India.

Is this Kohli's greatest knock?

Is this Kohli's greatest knock?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former opener Gautam Gambhir rated Virat Kohli's stroke-filled 183 against Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup as one of the greatest innings from the Indian captain in international cricket. Chasing a big target of 330 in Dhaka, Kohli smashed 183 off just 148 balls, with 22 fours and one six, to guide India to a six-wicket win with 13 balls to spare in the fifth match of the Asia Cup in Dhaka, on March 18, 2012.

IAF's 'Bahadur' MiG 27 to fly one last time on Friday

IAF's 'Bahadur' MiG 27 to fly one last time on Friday

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The swing-wing fighter has been the backbone of ground-attack fleet of the Air Force for several decades

How Rashid plans to bamboozle batsmen in IPL

How Rashid plans to bamboozle batsmen in IPL

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rashid Khan says his focus is not on taking wickets but bowling economically

Olympic postponement no problem for shooting ace Saurabh

Olympic postponement no problem for shooting ace Saurabh

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Drawing confidence from Saurabh Chaudhary's Zen-like calm and lethal efficiency with pistol, shooting coach Amit Sheoran says his most famous ward will be well-placed both mentally and skill-wise whenever the Tokyo Olympics are held. It doesn't matter to the world-beater if the next Summer Games are held tomorrow, after a year or even after 10 years, according to the coach.

Watch out for the lesser known Walsh

Watch out for the lesser known Walsh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

'My father is not Courtney Walsh,' is what Hayden Walsh has to keep reminding everyone

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."

Amid LAC standoff, IAF receives final delivery of Apache, Chinook

Amid LAC standoff, IAF receives final delivery of Apache, Chinook

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Both the Apache and Chinook helicopters have been pressed into service as part of the IAF's deployment along the LAC in view of the bitter standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, officials said.

IAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter

IAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter

Rediff.com11 May 2019

United States aerospace major Boeing has handed over first of the 22 Apache Guardian attack helicopters to the Indian Air Force, nearly three-and-half years after a multi-billion dollar deal for the choppers was sealed.

India 'tempted to play Kuldeep, Chahal in Tests too'

India 'tempted to play Kuldeep, Chahal in Tests too'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

While Kuldeep has already played two Tests, Chahal is yet to earn the coveted cap in the longest version of the game.

Play-off berth secured, Mumbai Indians eyeing to spoil DC's party

Play-off berth secured, Mumbai Indians eyeing to spoil DC's party

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians had roared back to form after thrashing RCB by five-wickets in the last game, there are problems aplenty for DC.

The secret behind Delhi pacer Nortje's success in IPL

The secret behind Delhi pacer Nortje's success in IPL

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

His Delhi Capitals pace partner Kagiso Rabada might be sitting on top of the wicket-takers' list, but Anrich Nortje has undoubtedly been one of the standout performers with the ball in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League.

The key strengths of Liverpool's winners

The key strengths of Liverpool's winners

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Liverpool could be crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years, on Wednesday, having turned the Premier League title race into a procession.

Soon, laser guns for Indian Army

Soon, laser guns for Indian Army

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Following in the footsteps of the US Armed Forces, the Indian Army soldiers will soon be armed with laser guns to help take on militants without even firing a single shot.

More balanced Brazil look to fire up World Cup campaign

More balanced Brazil look to fire up World Cup campaign

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

At the last two World Cups, Brazil have veered away from the great, attacking traditions that used to make them the team that everyone wanted to watch.

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'It is hard (to leave Anderson out), he is a class act, you'll have to wait and see... But I'm not reluctant to change the winning team,' Chris Silverwood said on Wednesday.

Hat-trick man Bumrah earns high praise from West Indies

Hat-trick man Bumrah earns high praise from West Indies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

West Indies captain Jason Holder tipped his cap to Jasprit Bumrah after the India pace bowler bagged a hat-trick on Day 2 of the second Test, in Kingston, on Saturday. Bumrah had figures of 6 for 16 as the West Indies collapsed to 87 for seven at stumps in their first innings, still 329 runs in arrears of India's first innings score.

'Australia is ready for any challenge that India might throw'

'Australia is ready for any challenge that India might throw'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Justin Langer said the contest would likely be an exciting one thanks to the two teams being evenly-matched.

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease could go down several paths. One possibility, the least likely, is that it will just disappear. The most likely is that it will have seasonal impact, says Devangshu Datta.

Kapil credits IPL for development of Indian pace battery

Kapil credits IPL for development of Indian pace battery

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The legendary Kapil Dev heaped praise on India's current pace battery, saying the fast bowlers have changed the face of Indian cricket in the last four to five years.

Declining budget makes navy rethink 200 warship plan

Declining budget makes navy rethink 200 warship plan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'We will prioritise our requirements so that the country's maritime interests are not compromised.'

Cockpit, cabin crew suffer as fresh Covid wave hits air travel

Cockpit, cabin crew suffer as fresh Covid wave hits air travel

Rediff.com11 May 2021

There were nearly 4,000 cabin crew with Jet when the airline was grounded; every fifth remains without a job to date. One cabin crew member with 10 years of experience has been forced to take up a teaching job; some have branched out into small businesses. Aviation jobs were scarce even before the Covid-19 pandemic arrived on Indian shores in early 2020. The situation has been exacerbated since.