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IPL 2022: SKY unlikely to be available for MI's opener

IPL 2022: SKY unlikely to be available for MI's opener

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Surya is currently at the NCA doing his rehabilitation

Centre gives big push for use of drones in agriculture

Centre gives big push for use of drones in agriculture

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Centre has, perhaps for the first time, decided to provide funding support to farmer-producer organisations, krishi vigyan kendras, custom hiring centres, and individuals for purchasing them.

Australia's Test against Afghanistan 'likely to be postponed'

Australia's Test against Afghanistan 'likely to be postponed'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Australia's Test against Afghanistan is likely to be postponed until it is clearer what impact the takeover by the Taliban will have on sport in the country, Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said.

IPL likely to restart on September 18 or 19 in UAE

IPL likely to restart on September 18 or 19 in UAE

Rediff.com25 May 2021

While BCCI, as of now, will not give up its hosting rights and wait how the COVID-19 situation in India pans out, there is very little chance that countries will want to travel to India which is facing its worst health emergency since independence.

Renewable energy: Investments may cross $15 bn in 2022

Renewable energy: Investments may cross $15 bn in 2022

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

After witnessing cloudy skies this year, the country's renewable energy sector is expected to boom with a likely investment of over $15 billion in 2022 as the government focuses on electric vehicles, green hydrogen, manufacturing of solar equipment as well as achieving the ambitious 175 GW renewable capacity target. India, which has an installed renewable energy generation capacity of a little over 150 GW, aims to reach 175 GW in 2022. Out of the total mix, 100 GW would be from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from bio-power and 5 GW from small hydro power projects.

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

the past few days have been hectic for shooter Shreyasi Singh and cricketer Manoj Tiwary, who have been juggling political duties with focused preparation for their respective competitive outings as well.

SEE: India players warm up with a game of footvolley

SEE: India players warm up with a game of footvolley

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Indian cricket team is gradually increasing its training intensity as it adapts to the higher altitude ahead of the first Test against South Africa, in Centurion, from December 26.

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

Rediff.com15 May 2021

New Zealand will lock horns with England in a two-match Test series

Sri Lanka all-rounder Mathews opts out of India series

Sri Lanka all-rounder Mathews opts out of India series

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

All-rounder Angelo Mathews has taken an indefinite break from national duties but his Sri Lanka team mates have signed tour contracts ahead of the limited-overs series against India.

'India series can set the ball rolling in right direction for SA'

'India series can set the ball rolling in right direction for SA'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi reckons the upcoming home series against India can set the "ball rolling" in the right direction for South African cricket, which has gone through a transition phase over the past few years while enduring upheavals.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

Did you know *this* about Sanju?

Did you know *this* about Sanju?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Rajkumar Hirani's blockbuster Sanju completes three years on June 29.

Langer has addressed concerns over his coaching style

Langer has addressed concerns over his coaching style

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Finch said Langer had cleared the air before flying with the team to West Indies.

Padikkal in isolation, tested COVID positive on March 22

Padikkal in isolation, tested COVID positive on March 22

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore's young batsman Devdutt Padikkal is quarantining at his home in Bangalore since returning positive for COVID-19 during a test conducted on March 22, his IPL franchise said on Sunday.

Warner says visuals of mass cremation during IPL 'terrifying'

Warner says visuals of mass cremation during IPL 'terrifying'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Australian opener David Warner on Wednesday said it was 'terrifying' to see visuals of mass cremations amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic in India during his stay in the country for the IPL.

Windies' fastest bowler Thomas wants to be 'Test great'

Windies' fastest bowler Thomas wants to be 'Test great'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

West Indies quick Oshane Thomas has said he hopes to make his Test debut in England next month and establish himself in all three cricket formats. Thomas has been named among 11 reserves to accompany the 14-member squad for their three-Test series in England, which is scheduled to take place in bio-secure venues in Southampton and Manchester, subject to government approval.

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines less effective against Delta

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines less effective against Delta

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The researchers analysed 2580,021 test results from nose and throat swabs taken from 384,543 participants aged 18 years or older between December 1, 2020 and May 16, 2021.

Halep withdraws from US Open over COVID-19 concerns

Halep withdraws from US Open over COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Simona Halep of Romania will not travel to New York to take part in the US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

T20 World Cup: Teams allowed 15 players, 8 officials

T20 World Cup: Teams allowed 15 players, 8 officials

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The ICC has set September 10 as the deadline for participating nations to submit their final 15 players and eight officials, including coaches and support staff.

'Alarm bells started going off, it was chaos'

'Alarm bells started going off, it was chaos'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'I was chatting to our team doctor, whose room was across the hallway from my mine in the hotel, and Kumar (Sangakarra, the Royals' head coach) came around the corner, and drew his finger across his throat, and then we knew it was over.'

'Archer needs a bit of support over the next 5 days'

'Archer needs a bit of support over the next 5 days'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is doubtful if pacer Jofra Archer will take any further part in the ongoing three-match Test series against West Indies after he was dropped for "selfishly" breaching the bio-secure bubble.

Check out the new format for IPL 2022

Check out the new format for IPL 2022

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played across four venues in Mumbai and Pune with the 10 teams divided in two groups, the BCCI said on Friday.

'I couldn't sleep for 8-9 days': Ashwin on why he had to leave IPL midway

'I couldn't sleep for 8-9 days': Ashwin on why he had to leave IPL midway

Rediff.com28 May 2021

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday said he had to leave the IPL midway as almost everyone in his family got infected with COVID-19 and he had sleepless nights worrying about their safety while he was playing in the T20 competition.

Indian venture, bio-fuel top on Branson's mind

Indian venture, bio-fuel top on Branson's mind

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Richard Branson, after a dramatic launch of Virgin mobile in India, is keen on his India venture and is also exploring the possibilities of using bio-fuel for his aviation arm.

NSE technical glitch cost us immensely, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

NSE technical glitch cost us immensely, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Taking lessons from that, I would think seamless digital payments is something you have to clearly have a roadmap for, the FM said.

After IPL postponement, T20 World Cup set for UAE shift

After IPL postponement, T20 World Cup set for UAE shift

Rediff.com4 May 2021

This year's T20 World Cup is set to be moved from India to the UAE with the BCCI acknowledging that none of the participating teams would be 'comfortable' coming here because a third wave of COVID-19 cases is expected at the time of the event.

'I am in the mood for action'

'I am in the mood for action'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'The audience wants to see some solid action on screen; I think I am up to it.'

Too early to contemplate World T20 shift: BCCI

Too early to contemplate World T20 shift: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

This year's Twenty20 World Cup could be moved to the United Arab Emirates if the COVID-19 crisis does not subside in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.

PIX: Dhawan & Co quarantine in Mumbai ahead of SL tour

PIX: Dhawan & Co quarantine in Mumbai ahead of SL tour

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

India's white ball squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday as they began their two-week quarantine ahead of their tour of Sri Lanka next month.

Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreads faster, may cause severe disease: Study

Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreads faster, may cause severe disease: Study

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The yet-to-be peer-reviewed findings, recently posted on the preprint repository BioRxiv, show that the BA.2 sub variant may have features that make it as capable of causing serious illness as older coronavirus variants.

PIX: Fans return to stadium in Sydney

PIX: Fans return to stadium in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Cricket Australia has allowed filling up the stadiums to upto 50 per cent of their capacity in the India-Australia series.

BCCI to conduct 20,000-plus COVID-19 tests during IPL

BCCI to conduct 20,000-plus COVID-19 tests during IPL

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The BCCI has recruited VPS Healthcare as the official COVID-19 testing agency for the upcoming IPL, where more than 20,000 tests will be conducted for nearly three months.

Unfortunate that we had to end IPL early last time: Kohli

Unfortunate that we had to end IPL early last time: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

India captain Virat Kohli said it is unfortunate to "end up here early" for the IPL after a COVID-19 outbreak led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England and hoped for a "secure" bio-bubble in the league to tackle the "uncertain" times.

IPL quarantine: Players use balconies to interact, workout

IPL quarantine: Players use balconies to interact, workout

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Players made full use of their dedicated balconies to speak to each other.

Former French Open champion opts out of US Open

Former French Open champion opts out of US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko is the latest player to withdraw from the US Open, organisers of the tennis Grand Slam confirmed on Monday.

COVID-19: Skipper Dhull among five still unavailable for Uganda game

COVID-19: Skipper Dhull among five still unavailable for Uganda game

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

After winning the Asia Cup in the UAE, the Indian team had flown to the Caribbean via Amsterdam. A support staff member, who is fine now, had tested positive during the hard quarantine upon arrival in Guyana after catching the infection in transit and it is believed the players contracted the virus from him.

Stupid to blame IPL for England's Ashes debacle: Pietersen

Stupid to blame IPL for England's Ashes debacle: Pietersen

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Hardly any of the Test team players play the IPL... So how can you blame the IPL? You can't blame the IPL. It's crazy.'

'No one plays the hook or pull shot better than Rohit'

'No one plays the hook or pull shot better than Rohit'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Rohit made a return to the Indian team for the Pink Test to be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Hotel quarantine in 'normal' Sydney is challenging but we are not annoyed: Rahane

Hotel quarantine in 'normal' Sydney is challenging but we are not annoyed: Rahane

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

There have been unconfirmed media reports that the Indian contingent has been unhappy with the quarantine protocols in Sydney where they have been confined to hotel

Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla loses father to COVID-19

Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla loses father to COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Experienced India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's father Pramod Kumar Chawla on Monday died after battling COVID-19.