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Covid: What is Delta, Delta Plus & can vaccines fight it?

Covid: What is Delta, Delta Plus & can vaccines fight it?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

While virologists say theoretically the vaccine that works on Delta should work on the Delta Plus variant as well, more research is needed.

Carlyle deal: SAT allows PNB Housing Fin to hold EGM

Carlyle deal: SAT allows PNB Housing Fin to hold EGM

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Setting aside Sebi's direction, the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Monday allowed PNB Housing Finance to go ahead with the shareholders' meeting on Tuesday to consider the proposed Rs 4,000 crore-investment by private equity firm Carlyle and others in the mortgage firm. However, results of the shareholders' voting will not be disclosed till further directions from the tribunal. The ruling comes hours after PNB Housing Finance informed stock exchanges that it has appealed against Sebi's direction on June 18 wherein it was asked to defer consideration of the proposed capital infusion proposal till a valuation of the company's shares is done by a registered independent valuer.

Crest's 3D animation film gets good response in US

Crest's 3D animation film gets good response in US

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

It was released in 2,625 screens in the US on Friday and the makers claim it to be the widest release for any animation film from India.

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 35-year-old recently took part in a 'Black Lives Matter' march in London but said he was supporting racial equality rather than taking any political stance.

Global Covid cases could exceed 200 million by next week: WHO

Global Covid cases could exceed 200 million by next week: WHO

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The global number of new cases has been increasing for more than a month, with over 4 million cases reported in the past week - July 26 to August 1, the update said.

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

F1 champion Hamilton has only himself to beat online

F1 champion Hamilton has only himself to beat online

Rediff.com11 May 2020

While Formula One rivals compete in virtual grands prix and various esports series during the coronavirus lockdown, six-times World champion Lewis Hamilton has been busy racing against himself. The Briton has been a keen gamer since boyhood and for some years a brand ambassador for the Gran Turismo franchise on Sony's PlayStation.

Verstappen pips Norris to pole in Austria Grand Prix

Verstappen pips Norris to pole in Austria Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Max Verstappen put his Red Bull on pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Belgians tasted bitterness in their beer on Tuesday after their dreams of a first World Cup final were ended by the narrowest of margins by their bigger French neighbours.

Meet Kim Kardashian's little boy

Meet Kim Kardashian's little boy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

DRDO lab develops agent to protect soldiers

DRDO lab develops agent to protect soldiers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Alpha-Ketoglutarate is in demand from the defence forces for use as part of their strategy to handle any chemical attack situation where soldiers are exposed to lethal chemicals.

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

5 healthy habits to change the world

5 healthy habits to change the world

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Ajit Gandhi explains how healthy habits adopted during the pandemic can help us lead a healthier and environment. friendly lifestyle.

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Rather than going through the tedious, hit-or-miss process of physically designing hull forms and superstructures for warships and then determining how visible they are to radar, the company will simulate this process on supercomputers.

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Do a proper asset allocation and invest through systematic investment plans where one can benefit.

Same champions, new winners in strangest F1 season

Same champions, new winners in strangest F1 season

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The strangest of campaigns crammed 17 races, instead of the record 22 originally envisaged, into little more than five months from July with four triple-headers.

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The three Indian companies are Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd and Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, the space organisation said in a statement on Friday.

Maha Vikas Aghadi teeters as allies pull in different ways

Maha Vikas Aghadi teeters as allies pull in different ways

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The Shiv Sena and the NCP suspect that either of them may walk into the waiting arms of the BJP. The Congress feels that the Sena and the NCP may eventually team up and marginalise it, reports Dhaval Kulkarni

Red Bull head suggested 'corona camp' for F1 drivers

Red Bull head suggested 'corona camp' for F1 drivers

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Formula One has said it hopes to get the season started some time in the European summer with a reduced calendar of 15-18 races.

Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole

Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Lewis Hamilton seized pole position in the dying seconds of qualifying for the first Portuguese Grand Prix in 24 years on Saturday to deny and dismay Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas once again.

How to heal your skin and hair after Holi

How to heal your skin and hair after Holi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Don't let the festival of colours dampen your skin's natural glow and shine.

F1: Verstappen ends Mercedes' winning streak

F1: Verstappen ends Mercedes' winning streak

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won Formula One's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday to end Mercedes' run of domination and become champion Lewis Hamilton's closest challenger.

What Pragyaan will do on lunar surface

What Pragyaan will do on lunar surface

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The cubical vehicle, exclusively designed for travelling on the moon, is fitted with a solar panel.

Spotted: Nargis in Mumbai

Spotted: Nargis in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Reader Arjun Shah has sent us this photograph with the star.

Active vs passive funds: And the winner is...

Active vs passive funds: And the winner is...

Rediff.com23 May 2018

A large proportion of passive funds has beaten actively managed large-cap funds with average one-year category returns for large-cap at 10.2 per cent

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Will Indian democracy benefit from the potential that Shashi Tharoor stores in his mind, spirit and intellect? Or will it be the saga of another leader who promised much but delivered too little, asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Sanjay B Jumaani, India's leading astro-numerologist, makes his predictions.

Mid- and small-cap funds outperform large-caps

Mid- and small-cap funds outperform large-caps

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

While large-cap funds, in three months, yielded gains of 26.3%, small-cap funds are up 37.9%, and mid-cap funds fetched returns of 29.9%.

PICS: Hamilton breaks Schumi's F1 record with 92nd win

PICS: Hamilton breaks Schumi's F1 record with 92nd win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

'I could never have dreamed of being where I am today.'

'Stock markets' reaction to poll outcomes is similar'

'Stock markets' reaction to poll outcomes is similar'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'... Whether an incumbent is voted back or a coalition forms a new government except for a temporary disruption for a few weeks.'

Hamilton matches Schumacher's record with 91st win

Hamilton matches Schumacher's record with 91st win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Hamilton said he only realised the significance of what he had done when he came into the pitlane after taking the chequered flag.

Looking to invest in mid and small-caps?

Looking to invest in mid and small-caps?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The BSE Midcap and the Small-cap Index have run up 25.3 per cent and 31.3 per cent respectively over the past year. Valuations are no longer cheap, notes Sanjay Kumar Singh.

F1 PIX: Hamilton wins British GP with punctured tyre

F1 PIX: Hamilton wins British GP with punctured tyre

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Silverstone F1 GP on Sunday

Hamilton takes pole for home British GP

Hamilton takes pole for home British GP

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The pole was the 91st of Lewis Hamilton's career and seventh at Silverstone.

Pantaloon in Indian airports

Pantaloon in Indian airports

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Awesome PHOTOS of the WEEK

Awesome PHOTOS of the WEEK

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

A compilation of some of the best photos from around the world this week

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

US-based Blackstone has bought malls such as AlphaOne Mall in Ahmedabad, Elante Mall in Chandigarh and Treasure Island Mall in Indore.

Are BIG mutual fund bets going wrong in 2018?

Are BIG mutual fund bets going wrong in 2018?

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Importantly, is there hope going forward?

'Even if a third wave comes, we must keep it to a ripple rather let it surge to a tidal wave'

'Even if a third wave comes, we must keep it to a ripple rather let it surge to a tidal wave'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'A third wave is possible, but we must try to restrict it to a low level by adopting all personal protection and public policy measures to prevent viral transmission, while speeding up vaccination.'