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India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

Plasma bank to be set up in Delhi for COVID-19 patients

Plasma bank to be set up in Delhi for COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the bank will start working in the next two days, adding that the Aam Aadmi Party government will encourage those who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

Mumbai's hot property: Rs 100-crore office space

Mumbai's hot property: Rs 100-crore office space

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Mannapuram Finance, Mahindra and Bharti Axa are some of the firms known to have bought office spaces worth more than Rs 100 crore

Anil Kumar qualifies for Athens Olympics

Anil Kumar qualifies for Athens Olympics

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

The discus thrower made the grade after finishing third with a throw of 63.29 meters in an IAAF meeting, in Szombathely, Hungary, recently.

Indian pugilists fail to impress

Indian pugilists fail to impress

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Sonu, Girish Pawar and Raj Kumar bowed out of the Goa International Boxing Championship without a fight.\n

Wright rules out major changes

Wright rules out major changes

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

"You have to put a value on the India cap. It is not something to be shared around," the Indian coach said.

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Rediff.com19 May 2020

An unspecified number of people were evacuated from coastal areas of Odisha where Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore were likely to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by high-velocity winds, particularly on May 19 and 20, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

VAR will be used at Russia World Cup, says FIFA

VAR will be used at Russia World Cup, says FIFA

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Video assistant referees (VARs) will be used at the World Cup for the first time in this year's finals in Russia, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday, and teams will be allowed a fourth substitute in matches that go to extra-time.

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on everything you need to know about pursuing an international education.

'Can I appear for IELTS and TOEFL?'

'Can I appear for IELTS and TOEFL?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'It is unfair to look at one decision, one ball out of 600-plus on the day and say that was the reason one team won and one team lost.'

Kapur set for Asian Tour

Kapur set for Asian Tour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

The Indian golfing ace will play in the Qualifying School Finals that begin in Malaysia on Wednesday.

No new duty on vegoil imports, says govt

No new duty on vegoil imports, says govt

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

India has dismissed a petition by a trade organisation to impose a 'safeguard duty' on edible oil imports, a government notification said.

Maharashtra ATS arrests Parbhani youth for suspected ISIS links

Maharashtra ATS arrests Parbhani youth for suspected ISIS links

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Shahid Khan.

What does it cost to study in Ireland?

What does it cost to study in Ireland?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

While business, humanities and engineering programmes at the undergraduate level start at 10,000 (annually), candidates should make provision of 8,000-12,000 (approx Rs 6 lakh to 10 lakh) towards living expenses annually, says Sushil Sukhwani.

New smartphone app can tell your state of mind

New smartphone app can tell your state of mind

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The StudentLife app, which compares students' happiness, stress, depression and loneliness to their academic performance, also may be used in the general population -- for example, to monitor mental health, trigger intervention and improve productivity in workplace employees.

World Athletics C'ships: Watch out for Neeraj Chopra

World Athletics C'ships: Watch out for Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Neeraj Chopra will have the weight of expectations on him when he begins his World Athletics Championship campaign on Thursday.

Indian shooters shine in Asian championships

Indian shooters shine in Asian championships

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

India earned five Olympic quota places and 10 gold medals in the 10th Asian Shooting Championships.

Strategic failure by Team India

Strategic failure by Team India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Model X is Tesla's only SUV, & it can go from zero to 97 kmph in 2.9 seconds.

ISC Topper: How I scored 99.5%

ISC Topper: How I scored 99.5%

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Abhijnan Chakraborty tells us how he topped the ISC Class 12 examination.

S&P maintains negative outlook on India's rating

S&P maintains negative outlook on India's rating

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Amid rupee sliding below 64 to a dollar, global agency Standard & Poor's on Tuesday said it will maintain negative outlook for the country as currency depreciation is adversely impacting investor confidence.

'Kohli never stops learning'

'Kohli never stops learning'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I have seen him evolve and mature, both as a person and a captain.'

The BEST Instagram posts of 2018

The BEST Instagram posts of 2018

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Missed these amazing pictures this year? We give you a recap.

Ashes postmortem: Time up for Cook, Anderson and Broad?

Ashes postmortem: Time up for Cook, Anderson and Broad?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

England will have to make some tough decisions about the futures of some of their most decorated senior players after they were ruthlessly exposed by Australia in a 15-day Ashes capitulation.

MUST READ: 10 things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking

MUST READ: 10 things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

In 2012 Rediff.com had published a feature on the rare aspects of Hawking's life and work, based on a feature by popular edutainment website HowStuffWorks, which we reproduce.

Now, Essar Steel forays into defence manufacturing sector

Now, Essar Steel forays into defence manufacturing sector

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Essar Steel aims to participate in the indigenisation of products used in naval defence

How Shatru became Shotgun!

How Shatru became Shotgun!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

Rastogi in semi-finals

Rastogi in semi-finals

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The 17-year-old rallied to make the grade in the Osaka Mayor's Cup tennis tournament

Record spike in deaths as India COVID-19 tally tops 4.25 lakh

Record spike in deaths as India COVID-19 tally tops 4.25 lakh

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

As the death toll in the country from coronavirus jumped by a record 445 to 13,699, the Centre maintained that the number of infections per lakh population was among the lowest in the world. The new cases surged by over 10,000 for the 11th day in a row and rose by 14,821 to take the total to 4,25,282, according to health ministry data.

An army is only as good as its officers!

An army is only as good as its officers!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'Our political leadership needs to grasp that there is a difference between a soldier, policeman, trained private security guard and a chowkidar, though all of them provide security.' 'The cross border raids by the army could not be taken by the Central Reserve Police Force, for sure!'

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Has a smaller engine taken away the reasons to love the F-Type or given us brand new one? Read on to find out

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The Right to Read programme hopes to cover 100,000 schools, covering 15 million students.

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'There are sound commercial reasons to hope for the development of 'anti-fake news networks',' says Devangshu Datta.