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'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'This is a tragedy that must be stopped.'

Cyclone Phailin hits Odisha, may rage on for 6 hours

Cyclone Phailin hits Odisha, may rage on for 6 hours

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The metrological department on Saturday said that Phailin is a very severe 'super cyclone' and its wind speed may go up to 200 and 240 km per hour by noon itself.

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Konta first British woman in US Open last 16 since 1991

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'While the poor have little say in shaping India's intellectual or public discourse, they do have a significant role in deciding political outcomes,' points out Roshan Kishore.

How can India rid itself of malaria?

How can India rid itself of malaria?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

India has the fourth highest number of malaria cases in the world.

Pneumonia and diarrhoea: The biggest killers among children in India

Pneumonia and diarrhoea: The biggest killers among children in India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Pneumonia and diarrhoea have collectively claimed the lives of over three lakh children in India in 2013, posing a major challenge to public health in the country, a report said.

Indian govt disallows Sonia to submit copy of passport to US court

Indian govt disallows Sonia to submit copy of passport to US court

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Indian government refused to permit the release of Congress President Sonia Gandhi's passport because of concerns with respect to her personal security and keeping confidential the methods used to protect her. George Joseph reports from New York

How Mumbai has taken on the COVID-19 challenge

How Mumbai has taken on the COVID-19 challenge

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'Mumbai is testing a lot compared to a lot of other places in the country.' 'Now that we exactly know where the hotspots are, and they've been converted into containment zones, there is a lot of testing, going on, from door to door and symptom screening.' 'In the last 10 to 15 days we have definitely done a good job.'

Vinci makes rare list in women's tennis after upset win

Vinci makes rare list in women's tennis after upset win

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Following is a list of biggest shocks in women's tennis after Italian outsider Roberta Vinci, ranked 43rd, beat world number one Serena Williams in the US Open semi-finals on Friday to deny the American a chance to complete a calendar year Grand Slam.

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas.

Utah governor presents lifetime achievement award to Dr Dinesh Patel

Utah governor presents lifetime achievement award to Dr Dinesh Patel

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Dinesh Patel, Utah's most high profile and influential Indian American, was conferred the Willem J Kolff Lifetime Achievement Award at BioUtah's 2013 Utah Life Science Award, the state's top science award ceremony.

Dancer, actress, Stanford grad: Lavanya Ashok shares her life lessons

Dancer, actress, Stanford grad: Lavanya Ashok shares her life lessons

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Find out how Lavanya Ashok, vice president and executive director private equity at Goldman Sachs is inspiring other women to follow their dreams too.

Indian, US generic cos launch 'Coalition for Affordable Care'

Indian, US generic cos launch 'Coalition for Affordable Care'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

This is to take head on big American pharmaceutical giants, which in the recent past had launched a strong anti-India campaign against efforts of such companies to provide affordable health care not only to people in India, but also in the third world countries.

Surveys give majority to Congress in Rajasthan, edge in MP

Surveys give majority to Congress in Rajasthan, edge in MP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

In Madhya Pradesh, the C-Voter poll projections gave the BJP 107 seats with a vote share of 41.5 per cent, against Congress' vote share of 42.3 per cent and a simple majority of 116 seats.

US court asks Sonia Gandhi to provide passport copy by Apr 7

US court asks Sonia Gandhi to provide passport copy by Apr 7

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

A United States court has ordered Congress President Sonia Gandhi to provide a copy of her passport as documentary evidence by April 7 to determine if she was in America in September last year when a Sikh rights group claims it had served summons on her in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Tennis round-up: Bacsinszky out of US Open with hand injury

Tennis round-up: Bacsinszky out of US Open with hand injury

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

India's Leander Paes and his German partner Alexander Zverev went down to the Spanish duo of Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez in a men's doubles first round match to bow out of the Cincinnati Open.

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Images from Day 5 of the US Open in New York on Friday

Mathuram Santosham feted for vaccine that saves millions of children

Mathuram Santosham feted for vaccine that saves millions of children

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Mathuram Santosham has been conferred the Albert B Sabin Gold Medal for his pioneering role in the prevention of deadly H influenza type b (Hib) diseases, including paediatric bacterial meningitis and pneumonia. George Joseph reports

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, in New York, on Wednesday:

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The 'Make in India' vision cannot survive in the long-term without concrete measures to build a concurrent 'Create in India' movement.

US prison seeks Sikh leader's help to end Indians' hunger strike

US prison seeks Sikh leader's help to end Indians' hunger strike

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

In an attempt to end the hunger strike initiated by 38 Indian detainees since last Thursday, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have reached out to Sikh leaders. Ritu Jha speaks to the detainees and reports about their conditions.

'The gunfire could have lasted a whole song'

'The gunfire could have lasted a whole song'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Tales of horror continue to emerge from the patrons at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, the site of the deadliest mass shooting in the United States and the nation's worst terror attack since 9/11.

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

'We love peace': Hundreds march in support of Indian killed in Kansas shooting

'We love peace': Hundreds march in support of Indian killed in Kansas shooting

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Many of them carried candles and signs reading, "We don't support politics of hate."

When robots turn into surgeons

When robots turn into surgeons

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Doctors say robots reduce fatigue and give them greater precision.

Lest we forget: The 9 other Siachen bravehearts

Lest we forget: The 9 other Siachen bravehearts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The mortal remains of the nine Siachen bravehearts, who were buried alive on February 3 in an avalanche in the world's highest battlefield, were on Monday brought to New Delhi.

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Heard of poshitis, text neck? See what you can do to alter your habits and lead a healthy life.

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Fresh tremors were on Sunday felt in various parts of India, including the national capital Delhi, even as the death toll in Saturday's earthquake climbed to 62.

Serena Williams, the Greatest Of All Time

Serena Williams, the Greatest Of All Time

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

A quick guide into the life of Serena Williams, the GOAT - The Greatest of All Time!

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Cilic Keys march into quarters

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Cilic Keys march into quarters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 8 of the US Open on Monday

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Engineering product firms were among the first to embrace AI and machine learning. And the early adopters are reaping gains.

Magsaysay honour for Goonj's Anshu Gupta, AIIMS whistle-blower Sanjiv Chaturvedi

Magsaysay honour for Goonj's Anshu Gupta, AIIMS whistle-blower Sanjiv Chaturvedi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Anushu Gupta is being recognised for "his creative vision in transforming the culture of giving" in India and Sanjiv Chaturvedi for 'Emergent Leadership'

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The CBSE will declare the date of re-examination probably on Monday or Tuesday.

Miami Masters PIX: Isner upsets Cilic; Zverev, Venus advance

Miami Masters PIX: Isner upsets Cilic; Zverev, Venus advance

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

IMAGES from matches played at the Miami Masters in Key Biscayne, Florida

How unaccounted pathogens pose real risk to the world

How unaccounted pathogens pose real risk to the world

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The biological weapons convention is a non-starter in spite of the efforts of many states in the world for the last five decades mainly because the US is not ready to accept the 'verification protocol' which could allow the formation of some official mechanism for inspections, says Ajay Lele.

Is cancer just bad luck?

Is cancer just bad luck?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

A recent study, which says two-thirds of cancers are a result of random mutations, also makes a case for the prevention, early detection and treatment of the disease

Buying a home? Keep these golden tips in mind

Buying a home? Keep these golden tips in mind

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Home buying can be seamless if you plan and execute your ideas well.

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The winners of the annual US Military Photographer of the Year competition showcase the compelling body of work military photographers compiled in 2014.

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday