News for 'visakhapatnam'

World record 36 sixes hit during Vizag Test!

World record 36 sixes hit during Vizag Test!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

The first Test match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam created a new world record for the most number of sixes hit in a Test match.

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The cyclone expected to weaken gradually over the next two days.

Dhoni@40: A look at his journey from young marauder to cool finisher

Dhoni@40: A look at his journey from young marauder to cool finisher

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Dhoni holds a special place in the hearts of the fans

Bhubaneswar airport resumes service hours after Cyclone Yaas

Bhubaneswar airport resumes service hours after Cyclone Yaas

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The airport issued a notice to airmen on Tuesday to alert airlines that its flight operations will be suspended from 11 pm to 5 am on Thursday.

PHOTOS: India players hit the nets ahead of 1st Test vs SA

PHOTOS: India players hit the nets ahead of 1st Test vs SA

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

IMAGES of the Indian men's cricket team during a practice session at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Monday

Why this cop is educating 50 children

Why this cop is educating 50 children

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

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India's Gorgeous Australian Guests

India's Gorgeous Australian Guests

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Recipes: Four Millet Soup, Indian Broth

Recipes: Four Millet Soup, Indian Broth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Two extremely healthy Indian soups from Andhra Pradesh.

Vizag gas leak: Villagers protest with dead bodies against LG plant

Vizag gas leak: Villagers protest with dead bodies against LG plant

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Emotions ran high as the villagers demanded that the plant be shut down immediately as it completely ruined their lives.

What Du Plessis plans to do to end toss-losing streak

What Du Plessis plans to do to end toss-losing streak

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

South Africa have struggled in Indian conditions and not winning the toss in the first two Tests has only made things tougher for them. Opting to bat in Visakhapatnam and Pune, India put up 500-plus totals to virtually bat the visitors out of the game.

Vapour leak caused accident at Vizag plant: LG Polymers

Vapour leak caused accident at Vizag plant: LG Polymers

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Status quo at the plant was restored on Saturday morning, the company said in a statement.

IPL final shifted to Hyderabad from Chennai

IPL final shifted to Hyderabad from Chennai

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Indian Premier League final scheduled on May 12 was shifted from Chennai to Hyderabad after the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association failed to get requisite permission from the government to open the three closed stands.

CM announces Rs 1 cr relief for kin of Vizag victims

CM announces Rs 1 cr relief for kin of Vizag victims

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The chief minister announced a committee to probe into the mishap and also said the government would talk to the LG Polymers management seeking job for the kin of the deceased in any of its businesses. Speaking to reporters after conducting a review meeting, Reddy also announced Rs 10 lakh each to those undergoing treatment on ventilator support and Rs 25,000 to those who took treatment as out-patients after developing health complications due to inhalation of the styrene vapour.

Pick YOUR team for Pune Test

Pick YOUR team for Pune Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Should India consider bring in Umesh Yadav if the weather conditions in rain-hit Pune are conducive for pacers?

3rd ODI: India aim to end series on a high against West Indies

3rd ODI: India aim to end series on a high against West Indies

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

India are eyeing a 10th straight bilateral series win over the Caribbean side.

2nd ODI: India fret on bowling combination in must-win match

2nd ODI: India fret on bowling combination in must-win match

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Will India get their bowling combination right after the debacle in Chennai when they take on a buoyant West Indies in the second ODI

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Should India exploit South Africa's weakness against the turning ball?

'King' Dhoni back to where it all began!

'King' Dhoni back to where it all began!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni relived his fond memories of the city by doing a customary pitch inspection at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam, where he announced himself on the international scene more than 13 years ago.

Shaili will break my record within three years: Anju Bobby George

Shaili will break my record within three years: Anju Bobby George

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Shaili Singh announced her arrival on the big stage by winning a silver in the Under-20 World Athletics Championships, missing out on a historic gold by a mere 1 cm with a 6.59m effort, in the long jump final in Nairobi on Sunday.

Vizag chemical plant was preparing to resume work

Vizag chemical plant was preparing to resume work

Rediff.com7 May 2020

This is Styrene gas that affects the central nervous system, throat, skin, eyes and some other parts of the body, he said.

Hudhud impact: Uprooted trees, electric poles litter streets

Hudhud impact: Uprooted trees, electric poles litter streets

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Gusty winds, uprooted trees, torn roofs of hutments and sheds and snapped electric cables bore testimony to the impact of severe cyclonic storm 'Hudhud' which hit Andhra Pradesh's coastal districts on Sunday.

Kohli's heartwarming gesture as he meets a fan

Kohli's heartwarming gesture as he meets a fan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The shirtless fan was seen sporting a tattoo of Virat's face on his chest.

Select Team: Should Rohit replace Agarwal or Vihari?

Select Team: Should Rohit replace Agarwal or Vihari?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test?

Ashwin one of India's most important players: Sachin

Ashwin one of India's most important players: Sachin

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Ashwin, who has an impressive Test record with 342 wickets from 65 matches, lost his place in the playing XI to Ravindra Jadeja when it came to playing outside the Indian sub-continent.

PHOTOS: Rohit's century puts India in control on rain-hit Day 1

PHOTOS: Rohit's century puts India in control on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma made a dream start as a Test opener with an unbeaten century to put India in control on the rain-hit opening day of the first Test against South Africa.

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Controversial keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Test team, will still earn Rs 1 crore in annual income after being demoted from group B to C.

From 0 to hero: The Amazing Dhoni

From 0 to hero: The Amazing Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

In his every first international innings he was run out for 0. He will end his career as one of the most feared batsmen in international cricket.

IPL: Which bowler has the best economy rate?

IPL: Which bowler has the best economy rate?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

While T20 is primarily a batsmen-dominated format, the bowlers have evolved over the years and left a mark with their clever innovations.

Navy postpones 'Milan 2020' exercise in wake of coronavirus

Navy postpones 'Milan 2020' exercise in wake of coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The Milan naval exercise was scheduled to be held from March 18-28 and over 40 countries were expected to participate in the exercise.

INS Vikrant Sails Closer To Joining The Fleet

INS Vikrant Sails Closer To Joining The Fleet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

INS Vikrant is being delivered about six years late and at a cost of about Rs 20,000 crore instead of the sanctioned Rs 3,261 crore.

Check out Team India's home schedule for 2019-20 season

Check out Team India's home schedule for 2019-20 season

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

India play five Tests that are part of the inaugural World Test Championship

India's Top Travel Destinations for 2021

India's Top Travel Destinations for 2021

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

A significant 69% respondents indicated keen interest to travel in 2021 post ease in restrictions with 18% ready to travel immediately post unlock and 51% within 3-6 months.

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The BCCI medical team examined Deepak Chahar and has suggested that the fast bowler needs some rest

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'Given the possibility that our unstable northern and western borders may become 'live' at short notice, any major systemic change which impacts combat effectiveness should be brought about in a cautious and progressive manner.'

Gas leak: NGT slaps interim penalty of Rs 50 cr on LG Polymers India

Gas leak: NGT slaps interim penalty of Rs 50 cr on LG Polymers India

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, set up a five-member Committee to probe Thursday's gas leak incident in the chemical factory, in which 11 people were killed and 1,000 exposed, and submit a report before May 18.

Rescued Commander Abhilash Tomy brought back to India

Rescued Commander Abhilash Tomy brought back to India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Tomy has now been shifted to INHS Kalyani, the naval hospital of Eastern Naval Command, for observation and medical assistance as required.

What India hopes to learn from Tiger Triumph

What India hopes to learn from Tiger Triumph

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Exercise Tiger Triumph -- a full-scale, tri-service beach landing operation -- is a capability India is seeking to build.

Glitch in regfrigeration led to Vizag gas leak: Official

Glitch in regfrigeration led to Vizag gas leak: Official

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The technical glitch caused the temperature in the chemical storage tank to rise above the safety level of 20 degrees, leading to gasification and consequent evaporation of styrene, he said.

Covid-hit India needs 5000 tonnes of medical oxygen a day

Covid-hit India needs 5000 tonnes of medical oxygen a day

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

According to industry figures, the pre-Covid demand for liquid medical oxygen (LMO) before the pandemic was 700 tonnes per day across the country. Now, with the second wave, the demand has gone up more than seven times, reports Jyoti Mukul.

Cyclone-hit Andhra Pradesh picks up the pieces

Cyclone-hit Andhra Pradesh picks up the pieces

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Authorities were busy taking steps to restore the battered infrastructure in Visakhapatnam and other cyclone-hit districts in coastal Andhra Pradesh, apart from ensuring supply of essential commodities.