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'Nifty can rally to 20,000 in 2022'

'Nifty can rally to 20,000 in 2022'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'India has entered an economic super-cycle driven by a housing cycle turnaround.'

One-off All-Stars game to be played after IPL

One-off All-Stars game to be played after IPL

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the match was earlier scheduled to be held three days before the IPL, which begins on March 29, but due to operational reasons it is now set to be played after the tournament, which ends on May 24.

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was condemned by the sporting community on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin's country losing hosting rights for the UEFA Champions League final while Formula One drivers said it was "wrong" to race there this year.

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While there were speculations that IPL will start from September 26, the BCCI decided to advance it by a week in order to ensure that the Indian team's tour of Australia is not jeopardised.

In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Major corporate sponsors of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are standing by the International Olympic Committee after the Games were postponed and experts familiar with the deals said the companies would not likely seek the return of billions of dollars committed to the agreements. Fourteen global companies including Coca-Cola Co, Procter & Gamble Co and Intel Corp spent $500 million this year and have committed close to $4 billion on multi-year contracts that designate them as top-tier sponsors, according to research firm Global Data.

BCCI's agenda: From IPL to shortened domestic calendar

BCCI's agenda: From IPL to shortened domestic calendar

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Among the 11-point agenda, is a discussion on domestic cricket season, which is likely to be a curtailed one considering the rapidly rising COVID-19 case load in the country.

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

China's National Health Commission on Thursday said the country reported only four new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total number to 82,862, while no death due to the disease was registered. The virus has claimed 4,633 lives in the country.

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Australia's decision to pull out of next month's three-Test tour in South Africa due to the COVID-19 pandemic is "extremely disappointing" considering the hosts had put in place a number of safety measures, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Tuesday.

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

It was an extraordinary turnaround for an Olympics that was expected to be held without major issues by a country known for public safety and economic stability. It also revealed a fatal miscalculation by Japanese and IOC officials of public sentiment at a time of heightened fears over the coronavirus.

BJP trying to destabilise Rajasthan govt, claims Cong

BJP trying to destabilise Rajasthan govt, claims Cong

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Claiming a heavy transfer of cash to Jaipur, Gehlot said there were reports about the BJP's plan similar to that of Madhya Pradesh and some of the party MLAs were offered Rs 25 crore in cash with Rs 10 crore in advance.

Serie A clubs, players question govt. quarantine policy

Serie A clubs, players question govt. quarantine policy

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Serie A clubs voted on Wednesday to set June 13 as the resumption date for the league, which has been suspended since March 9 due to the coronavirus pandemic, although the final decision rests with the government.

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori quits

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori quits

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Apologises again over sexist remarks.

Land for mosque: Waqf Board to decide on Nov 26

Land for mosque: Waqf Board to decide on Nov 26

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Sunni Central Waqf Board Chairman, Zufar Farooqui said some persons are advising that land should not be taken for the Babri mosque.

Tokyo governor expects spectators at Olympics

Tokyo governor expects spectators at Olympics

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Koike, speaking at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, said organisers were still hopeful venues could be filled with spectators when the Olympics begin in July.

IPL suspended indefinitely after multiple cases in bio-bubble

IPL suspended indefinitely after multiple cases in bio-bubble

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Indian Premier League was on Tuesday suspended indefinitely after multiple COVID-19 cases were reported in its bio-bubble.

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'I've been illegally detained yet again. Since two days, J-K admin has refused to allow me to visit @parawahid's family in Pulwama. BJP Ministers and their puppets are allowed to move around in every corner of Kashmir but security is a problem only in my case,' Mufti tweeted in English and Urdu.

'Shilpa Shetty has been very caring'

'Shilpa Shetty has been very caring'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'She is not only concerned about her own performance or how she is looking, but also about others.'

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

These 22 farm bodies were among 32 farmer organisations in Punjab which participated in the over-a-year-long protest against the three central farm laws.

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

BCCI feels that the ICC's 'delaying tactic' could severely hurt IPL preparations.

China's coronavirus death toll crosses 2300, WHO team to visit Wuhan

China's coronavirus death toll crosses 2300, WHO team to visit Wuhan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Besides controlling the spread of the virus, a major task of the WHO team along with their Chinese counterparts was to come up with a standard medicine to cure the disease.

Meet the new World Champ...Fury

Meet the new World Champ...Fury

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Underdog Tyson Fury caused a huge boxing upset on Saturday, stunning Wladimir Klitschko with a points victory to snatch the champion's four titles and become the first Briton to hold a world heavyweight crown since 2011.

Just what is keeping Salman busy during lockdown?

Just what is keeping Salman busy during lockdown?

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Iulia Vantur and Jacqueline Fernandez are with Salman at the farm.

RBI may cut CRR, postpone repo rate cut: BoFA

RBI may cut CRR, postpone repo rate cut: BoFA

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The global brokerage firm believes that CRR cut is likely to help cut lending rates and revive growth sentiments.

Cabinet approves bill to merge 3 Delhi municipal corporations

Cabinet approves bill to merge 3 Delhi municipal corporations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to a bill to merge the three municipal corporations in Delhi, sources in the government said.

Coronavirus: No Archery competitions until June end

Coronavirus: No Archery competitions until June end

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

World Archery said that the dates if any event will be announced no later than two months in advance to allow athletes time to prepare.

IOC's Coates says Tokyo Games will go ahead

IOC's Coates says Tokyo Games will go ahead

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Coates also hit out at the suggestion that the IOC was ploughing ahead with the Games "at all costs" to fulfill lucrative contracts with broadcasters and sponsors.

Indian shooter Mairaj and javelin thrower Shivpal ready to put Olympic dream ahead of coronavirus concerns

Indian shooter Mairaj and javelin thrower Shivpal ready to put Olympic dream ahead of coronavirus concerns

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Shivpal Singh, who booked his Tokyo ticket at a meet in South Africa on Tuesday, says athletes are trained to get over setbacks but missing out on the Olympics would be on another level.

Tokyo opening ceremony will not be flashy; 6 Indian officials to be allowed

Tokyo opening ceremony will not be flashy; 6 Indian officials to be allowed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Tokyo's grand opening on Friday will have none of that splendour or grandiosity.

Olympics: Early decision needed for any delay

Olympics: Early decision needed for any delay

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Japanese and Tokyo metropolitan governments, local organisers and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have all sought to quash persistent speculation that the Games could be cancelled or postponed.

JPC report on 2G postponed to Winter Session of Parliament

JPC report on 2G postponed to Winter Session of Parliament

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

The Joint Parliamentary Committee report on 2G spectrum scam, which was to have been tabled in Lok Sabha on September 30 is further delayed until the Winter Session of Parliament.

COVID-19: Dos and don'ts for the elderly

COVID-19: Dos and don'ts for the elderly

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The ministry advised the elderly people to wash their hands and face at regular intervals with soap, stay at home, avoid meeting visitors at home and if such a meeting is essential, maintain a distance of at least one metre.

Rusty Barca still can win Champions League: coach Setien

Rusty Barca still can win Champions League: coach Setien

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Barca play their final league La Liga game of the season at Alaves on Sunday before hosting Napoli on Aug. 8 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

BCCI gives nod to Emirates Cricket Board to host IPL

BCCI gives nod to Emirates Cricket Board to host IPL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'... both boards will be working together from now on to stage the tournament'.

Bypoll in Karunanidhi's constituency Tiruvarur cancelled

Bypoll in Karunanidhi's constituency Tiruvarur cancelled

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Tiruvarur is one of the worst-hit districts in the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu due to severe cyclonic storm Gaja in November, 2018.

Telecom EGoM to be held within couple of days: Pawar

Telecom EGoM to be held within couple of days: Pawar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The meeting of the EGoM, the first after Pranab Mukherjee resigned as the Finance Minister to contest Presidential election, was to decide on auction of telecom spectrum.

Why Olympics delay is a blessing in disguise for Neeraj Chopra

Why Olympics delay is a blessing in disguise for Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will have to wait another year before chasing India's first Olympic track and field medal in Tokyo but the delay may turn out to be a blessing in disguise, the 22-year-old said. The Commonwealth and Asian Games champion, seen as one of India's best medal prospects at the Games, spent the whole of 2019 recovering from an elbow operation on his throwing arm.

Maintaining peak fitness challenging for athletes post lockdown

Maintaining peak fitness challenging for athletes post lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Viren Rasquinha, who is the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest, stressed on the importance of sports psychologists for athletes in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics, which has been postponed to next year.

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The game, postponed from the start of the season, offered Atletico the chance to peel further away from nearest challengers Real Madrid but a second draw in three games only moved them on to 55 points.

India-US first 2+2 dialogue to take place in September

India-US first 2+2 dialogue to take place in September

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

On June 27, the ministry of external affairs confirmed that the US postponed the 2+2 dialogue with India, which was scheduled to be held on July 6, due to "unavoidable reasons".

ICC still planning for T20 World Cup in October

ICC still planning for T20 World Cup in October

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Planning for this year's men's Twenty20 World Cup and next year's women's 50-over World Cup is going ahead even though cricket remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, the International Cricket Council said on Thursday. The ICC hosted a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting with the CEOs of the 12 full members and three associate representatives to discuss the challenges boards will face in the coming months in their respective countries.