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'I'm using this time to SLEEP!'

'I'm using this time to SLEEP!'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In these times of enforced isolation, what are Bollywood folk up to?

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years'

Coronavirus will not deter athletes, says hockey champion Dwyer

Coronavirus will not deter athletes, says hockey champion Dwyer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted Olympic qualifying and put the whole Games in doubt but most athletes would be prepared to make big compromises to compete at Tokyo, Australia's field hockey gold medallist Jamie Dwyer said

'ICC persuading governments to make fixing a criminal offence'

'ICC persuading governments to make fixing a criminal offence'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With the ever increasing threat of corruption in the game, Richardson said the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has gone on an overdrive to curb the menace.

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Police identified the suicide bomber as Adil Ahmed, who officials said joined the Jaish in 2018.

Curfew lifted in Sopore, Valley still tense

Curfew lifted in Sopore, Valley still tense

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Authorities today the curfew from Sopore town and restriction on movement of people across Kashmir Valley but life continued to remain disrupted due to a week-long shutdown called by the separatists. The situation in Batmaloo in central Srinagar was, however, tense following death of a youth in a road mishap involving a police vehicle in the locality on Monday morning.

Kharagpur: Trains resume after bomb scare

Kharagpur: Trains resume after bomb scare

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The guard of a goods train had told the Railway Control Room that he had heard an 'explosion-like sound' when the train was between Gidni and Jhargram stations following which the railways suspended services. An Railway Protection Force party along with bomb squad personnel travelled to the spot to ascertain whether any explosion had occurred but found no such thing, sources said.

5 health risks of working from home

5 health risks of working from home

Rediff.com11 May 2020

From lack of exercise to weight gain caused by snacking between meals, see how your unhealthy habits are affecting your body and mind.

Coronavirus scare: Manufacturers, retailers flock to offices of ministries

Coronavirus scare: Manufacturers, retailers flock to offices of ministries

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

From the rollback of customs duty on key electronic components to fast tracking delivery of goods imported from China, players are looking for incentives on several counts.

IIMs campus placements: What will be different

IIMs campus placements: What will be different

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The summer placement process is undergoing a digital transformation this year.

Gavaskar remembers opening partner Chetan Chauhan

Gavaskar remembers opening partner Chetan Chauhan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

It's so hard to believe that his laughter and cheerful banter won't be there the next time I go to Delhi.

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident in Jammu region when a drone carrying arms and explosives was shot down by the BSF, frustrating Pakistan's attempt to smuggle weapons into the Union Territory using the hexacopter.

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Air India and IndiGo have already suspended Kamra from flying until further notice and six months, respectively.

Tamil Nadu to get no respite from rains

Tamil Nadu to get no respite from rains

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The picture looks no better for Wednesday with the weather office forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall for Tamil Nadu.

Soccer match-fixing trial hots up in Italy

Soccer match-fixing trial hots up in Italy

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti was unable to be heard as a witness at Serie A's match-fixing trial on Tuesday but that did not stop a significant development in a saga worrying Inter Milan fans.

100 passengers injured after Kaifiyat Express derails in UP

100 passengers injured after Kaifiyat Express derails in UP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

This is the second rail accident in the state in four days.

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The terrorists now knew that I was the only one in the room, that I was injured and that I could not continue this battle for long.

IPL: The day that's not to be for Dhoni fans

IPL: The day that's not to be for Dhoni fans

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

This IPL would have been Dhoni's comeback tournament after eight and a half months. He would have again led the side -- face not giving away anything but unbridled joy when Chennai Super Kings does something.

Migrant crisis greatest man-made tragedy in India since Partition: Guha

Migrant crisis greatest man-made tragedy in India since Partition: Guha

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Cautioning that there will be social and psychological consequences for the rest of the country too, Guha said the migrant tragedy could have been averted or at least minimised if Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given them a week's notice to return home before the lockdown kicked in.

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties too backing the 'Bharat bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure peace is maintained.

Cric Buzz: Bangladesh player in police custody

Cric Buzz: Bangladesh player in police custody

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

A Bangladeshi court on Monday sent a female cricketer to two-days' police custody after she was arrested with 14,000 pills of popular drug ya ba, as methamphetamine is widely known in Asia, a senior police officer said.

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Villa's chief executive Christian Purslow said 10 first-team players are among 14 positive cases of coronavirus at the club.

Heavy rains leave Mumbai crawling yet again

Heavy rains leave Mumbai crawling yet again

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Mumbaikars travelling to work faced a harrowing time on Tuesday morning owing to waterlogging caused by the incessant rain since Monday night.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Justice Rajiv Shakdher released Zargar on bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and surety of like amount.

1993 blasts: Salem, Karimullah get life, death for 2 others

1993 blasts: Salem, Karimullah get life, death for 2 others

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Another accused Riyaz Siddiqui was sentenced for 10 years

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The Chinese government lied to the world about the danger and contagious nature of COVID-19, silenced whistleblowers, and did little to stop the spread of the disease'

From Austria to Afghanistan, it's all snowed in!

From Austria to Afghanistan, it's all snowed in!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

A cold snap in Europe and parts of America has caused chaos and crippled the lives of thousands. There have been over 20 weather-related deaths across Europe -- with snow continuing to fall across the continent. In America, Washington was blanketed in white after the US capital was hit by its first snow of the year. Here are glimpses from the snow bomb.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

NASA/ESA spacecraft to give first images of Sun's poles

NASA/ESA spacecraft to give first images of Sun's poles

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Solar Orbiter is on a unique trajectory that will allow its comprehensive set of instruments to provide humanity with the first-ever images of the Sun's poles, the US space agency said. This trajectory includes 22 close approaches to the Sun, bringing the spacecraft within the orbit of Mercury to study the Sun, and its influence on space, it said.

LeT's student wing branded as terror outfit

LeT's student wing branded as terror outfit

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Tightening the noose around Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the United States on Wednesday designated the Pakistan-based terror group's student wing Al-Muhammadia Students a terrorist organisation and slapped sanctions against its two top leaders.

US man charged with providing help to ISIS militants

US man charged with providing help to ISIS militants

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

A United States national from New York has been charged for providing material support to Islamic State, a designated foreign terrorist organisation.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

British Queen Elizabeth gets pay rise

British Queen Elizabeth gets pay rise

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The 92-year-old monarch's accounts released on Thursday showed the public funds used by her for official expenditure and duties went up from 41.9 million (Rs 377 crore to 47.4 million (Rs 426 crore).

All Indians in Thailand are safe: Envoy

All Indians in Thailand are safe: Envoy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

"All the Indians in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand are safe. We have not received reports of any untoward incident so far. We advise people to continue to watch the situation continuously," Indian Ambassador to Thailand Anil Wadhwa said.

Rains lash Mumbai

Rains lash Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

The south-west monsoon has set in ahead of schedule with heavy rains lashing the city on Saturday, the city's weather office said, issuing warning to fishermen against venturing into the sea. Road, rail and air traffic were disrupted badly.

'Even a person without symptoms can pass on coronavirus'

'Even a person without symptoms can pass on coronavirus'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'If everybody with flu symptoms approach hospitals, it will create a very difficult situation for our health system.'

Andhra Pradesh floods claim 18

Andhra Pradesh floods claim 18

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Eighteen people were killed in flash floods and heavy rains that lashed four south coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh during the last five days, official sources said on Tuesday.

Don't ignore these 10 warning signs of depression

Don't ignore these 10 warning signs of depression

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Do not ignore tendencies of procrastination, lethargy and fatigue impacting productivity. Watch out. Be open to talk. Seek help, says Dr Samir Parikh.

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Before the game, a few protesters handed out fliers outside the stadium where Man City played local outfit Kitchee.