VENKATACHARI JAGANNATHAN, PTI

Stories by VENKATACHARI JAGANNATHAN, PTI

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2022

'She had shown some signs of improvement, but then she went into multi-organ failure.'

Rohit fit to lead India against Windies

Rohit fit to lead India against Windies

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2022

'He is already training in Mumbai and is expected to be in Bangalore for the fitness test and get a formal okay from the National Cricket Academy.'

'What is there to worry about? Our rival teams should worry'

'What is there to worry about? Our rival teams should worry'

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2022

'When you have a win ratio of 65 per cent over the last five years, what is there to worry about?' 'How can the standard go down suddenly? For five years, you have been number one side in the world.'

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2022

'Everybody is losing money as interest costs keep piling up.' 'Some films will wait for a theatrical release and some won't, keeping their profit and loss situation in mind.'

Why Suriya Made Jai Bhim

Why Suriya Made Jai Bhim

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2021

'It is a hard hitting, intense film which won't be just another entertainer.' 'This film will have a recall factor, there will be takeaways.'

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2021

The episode of Lord Rama's pursuit to catch the golden deer was selected for the robotic application and a total of four leather puppets -- Lord Rama, Goddess Sitha, Lakshmana and the Deer -- were automated.

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2021

'It is about the fight between two families, why they fight, how they fight and what they feel.'

'I am still greedy'

'I am still greedy'

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2021

'I am very grateful that I am getting such nice parts.'

Rahul Visits Temple, Dargah in Kashmir

Rahul Visits Temple, Dargah in Kashmir

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2021

Rahul Gandhi visits the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple and the Hazratbal shrine in Kashmir.

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

'I just want a fair chance'

'I just want a fair chance'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2021

'My ethnicity has been my biggest struggle in the industry, a setback in getting me work.'

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

'We are the only country in the world where everybody gets a digital vaccination certificate immediately... Then as we open up, as they did yesterday, which I think is a welcome move, you will have lots and lots of points where people will come in'

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

It was decided that the senior-most Army officer in a state would get in touch with the chief minister to understand the requirement and take forward the process, including offering to treat civilians wherever possible

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

The Hyderabad-based manufacturer uses a proprietary adjuvant Algel-IMDG, which has now proven to be a safe and effective adjuvant, especially to stimulate memory T cell responses.

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at 58,924. It is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 28,211 while Delhi reported 23,686 new cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

PM to meet FinMin officials from all departments on June 20

PM to meet FinMin officials from all departments on June 20

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2019

This meeting has led to the deferment of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting by a day.

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

India had 14 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities, the World Health Organization reveals.

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

50% of all pregnancies in India unintended

50% of all pregnancies in India unintended

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2017

According to a Lancet study an estimated 15.6 million abortions took place in India in 2015, of which about half of the pregnancies were unintended.

Revealed: What young Indian entrepreneurs fear the most

Revealed: What young Indian entrepreneurs fear the most

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

While more students are open to entrepreneurship as livelihood option, a whopping 71 per cent fear failure as a stumbling block in their entrepreneurial journey