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China bans contaminated US milk powder

China bans contaminated US milk powder

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

China has banned the import of a particular batch of 'Gentlease infant milk powder' produced by a US-based company since it contained unidentified metal particles.

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Even after vaccines are given, precautions like using a mask and maintaining social distancing have to be taken.'

What's 'good' cholesterol?

What's 'good' cholesterol?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'Good cholesterol acts as cholesterol scavengers, picking up excess cholesterol in the blood and taking it back to the liver where it is broken down,' says Dr Amit Bhushan Sharma.

Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night skies around the world

Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night skies around the world

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Stunning photographs have captured the Perseid meteor shower that has delighted stargazers across the world.

Novopan to merge 3 group cos with itself

Novopan to merge 3 group cos with itself

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

GVK-owned three companies will be merged with another group company -- Novopan Industries Ltd -- for a consideration of Rs 25.32 crore (Rs 253.2 million) to consolidate the particle boards operations of the group.

Does vehicle density in metropolitan cities play a vital role in air pollution?

Does vehicle density in metropolitan cities play a vital role in air pollution?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The Rediff labs team tried to correlate vehicle density with air pollution.

Scientists from Japan, Canada win Nobel Prize in physics

Scientists from Japan, Canada win Nobel Prize in physics

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2015 has been awarded jointly to Takaaki Kajita and Arthur B McDonald for the discovery of neutrino oscillations, which shows that "neutrinos have mass".

Now Nitish seeks ban on 15 year-old diesel vehicles in Bihar

Now Nitish seeks ban on 15 year-old diesel vehicles in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Expressing concern over the alarming level of air pollution in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed concerned officials for banning 15-year-old diesel vehicles in the state capital among other measures to improve the situation.

India invited for Rs 4,600 crore science project

India invited for Rs 4,600 crore science project

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

The construction of the facility is expected to begin in 2007 and 75 per cent of the construction cost will be borne by Germany.

Why IndiGo, GoAir had to ground planes

Why IndiGo, GoAir had to ground planes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

At present, six A320 Neo of IndiGo & GoAir are grounded waiting for engine replacement

Indian couple spend last day in Wuhan in hope

Indian couple spend last day in Wuhan in hope

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'There's a cycle of fear where everyone fears each other. We are keeping a distance from everyone,' says Ashish Yadav, an associate professor at Wuhan Textile University. The professor along with his wife Neha Yadav, a resident of Etah in Uttar Pradesh have been stranded since January 22 at their home inside Wuhan University, the epicentre of the coronavirus, which has now killed more than 2,000 people in China alone. The couple had earlier appealed to the government to rescue them and wait eagerly for that Air India plane to come and evacuate them from the living nightmare. Speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf over the phone, hear their story in their own words.

Nilkamal group's latest venture

Nilkamal group's latest venture

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

No dates? Ward off bad breath!

No dates? Ward off bad breath!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Bose DVD for Rs 94,900

Bose DVD for Rs 94,900

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

3 persons to share Nobel Prize for Physics

3 persons to share Nobel Prize for Physics

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

It recognises their pioneering contribution to the theory of superconductors and superfluids.

Sheena Bora Trial: Was Sheena strangled or not?

Sheena Bora Trial: Was Sheena strangled or not?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Pasbola had a number of queries about the nails of the corpse found at Gagode Khurd. Did it have nails? Nails, in a case of strangulation, are key because they often have particles and skin beneath them to show the victim had been grasping something as s/he was strangled.

NRI student wins prize for science project

NRI student wins prize for science project

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

Sean Mehra, born in Amritsar, jointly researched a space travel project with Jeffrey Reitman.

World's first quantum computing machine built in China

World's first quantum computing machine built in China

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Last year, the researchers had developed the world's best single photon source based on semiconductor quantum dots.

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The geared turbofan, a step-change in the efficiency of turbines for commercial aircraft, has been hit by a slew of design flaws that have grounded planes, delayed deliveries and prompted millions of dollars in compensation claims.

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Premature lifting of the lockdown will spread the disease from asymptomatics, and those undetected, to the whole community, ushering in prolonged misery, preventable and avoidable deaths, famine and social unrest,' warns Dr Debashish Danda.

Singapore resumes sale of India-made Maggi noodles

Singapore resumes sale of India-made Maggi noodles

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Singapore has allowed the sale of Maggi noodles manufactured in India.

Nepal testing Maggi noodles imported from India: officials

Nepal testing Maggi noodles imported from India: officials

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Nepal is testing Nestle's Maggi noodles imported from India for lead content and may impose a ban on the popular instant snack if the level of toxic chemical is found to be above permissible limit, officials said.

Coca Cola ticked off

Coca Cola ticked off

Rediff.com10 May 2003

Consumer courts did not accept the company's contention that Thakkar did not have a proper receipt of the transaction.

Meteor shower on Wednesday night

Meteor shower on Wednesday night

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

A meteor shower consists of particles left behind by comets, which are made up of dirty snow and ice.

10 warning signs you need to visit an eye doctor

10 warning signs you need to visit an eye doctor

Rediff.com16 May 2019

A headache is one of most common symptoms but also the most ignored and difficult to manage if not diagnosed in time, says Dr Vrunda More-Patil.

How S Chandrasekhar's decision laid foundation of NASA's Sun probe

How S Chandrasekhar's decision laid foundation of NASA's Sun probe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Back in 1958, when the 31-year-old Parker suggested that the charged particles streamed continuously from the Sun and fill up the space, the scientific community refused to believe him.

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'The COVID-19 virus has the power to quietly enter your body, without causing pain via symptoms, because it craftily manipulates your pain response.'

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pollution levels were inching towards 'severe plus emergency' category due to a change in wind direction and rampant stubble burning in neighbouring states

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.

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.

Finally, a solution to cracked phone screens!

Finally, a solution to cracked phone screens!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Flexible, low-cost smartphone screens are here.

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Scientists also expressed the hope that any technical problem will be sorted out by ISRO, and the mission will be launched successfully.

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while others sent in pictures of chance meetings with this humble physicist who was always available with an easy smile and some gentle words.

Odd-even scheme: 753 people challaned for violations

Odd-even scheme: 753 people challaned for violations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

As many as 753 violators of the odd-even scheme were challaned on Monday, the 11th day of the car-rationing measure's implementation in New Delhi.

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The countries' biggest cities -- Delhi and Lahore -- are fighting a common enemy: Smog.

ISRO's most powerful rocket planned to be launched in June

ISRO's most powerful rocket planned to be launched in June

Rediff.com12 May 2017

GSLV Mark-III will be India's most powerful launch vehicle built to lift the heaviest Indian communications satellites to space.

1.24 lakh people died in India due to indoor air pollution in 2015

1.24 lakh people died in India due to indoor air pollution in 2015

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The report states air quality in Indian households, especially in the rural areas, is lethal due to use of wood or cow dung as cooking fuel coupled with poor ventilation.

Detecting cancer

Detecting cancer

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

It isn't one disease. It can attack different organs and there are very significant differences in the treatment modes for each.

Humanity only has around 1,000 years left on Earth, Stephen Hawking predicts

Humanity only has around 1,000 years left on Earth, Stephen Hawking predicts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

He painted a grave picture of the future while delivering a lecture on the universe and the origins of human beings at the Oxford Union debating society.