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Govt panel recommends nod for phase 2/3 trials of Covovax on kids

An expert panel of India's Central Drug Authority on Tuesday recommended granting permission to Serum Institute of India (SII) for conducting phase 2/3 trials of Covid vaccine Covovax on children......

Opposition protests on snooping, other issues rock Rajya Sabha

Proceedings in Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted on Monday before being called off for the day as opposition members protested on the alleged phone-tapping and other issues and demanded......

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

'Wherever the Delta variant is spreading, and the population is not vaccinated, there is death and devastation.' IMAGE: Vaccination in Mumbai, July 23, 2021. Photograph: ANI Photo IMAGE: Tourists......

Kundra's custody extended, Shilpa's statement recorded

A court in Mumbai on Friday extended till July 27 the police custody of businessman Raj Kundra and his associate Ryan Thorpe in a case related to alleged production and distribution of pornographic......

'India has a responsibility to Indians in South Africa'

'The Government of India could aggressively promote developmental projects that will alleviate poverty particularly in communities where South Africans of Indian origin and our black brothers and......

Adani group takes over management of Mumbai airport

Adani group on Tuesday said it has taken over the management of Mumbai International airport from the GVK group. The group last August had announced that it would acquire GVK Group's stake in......

Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse

The drop was amplified by exchange rate depreciation: at fixed exchange rates, the loss would have been 2.1%. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Covid-19 pandemic that brought life to a near......

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

These new kids on the block have come up through a mix of entrepreneurial grit and backing from oil industry veterans. India may soon see a new set of oil barons with lesser-known companies......

Sell rating on Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara sees stock tank

Foreign brokerage firm CLSA initiated coverage on the stock with a Sell rating and target price of Rs 1,095, citing hefty premium valuation. Shares of Nazara Technologies tanked 12 per cent to Rs......

Funds parked by Indians in Swiss banks rise to 2.55 billion Swiss francs

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 20,700 crore) in......

'I am very excited about my wedding'

'KKK was easier than Bigg Boss.' IMAGE: Rahul Vaidya with Disha Parmar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rahul Vaidya/Instagram After Bigg Boss 14, Rahul Vaidya tested his fear factor by flying down to......

The FABULOUS life of Karisma Kapoor

Karisma Kapoor celebrates her 47th birthday on June 25. Namrata Thakker takes a peek into her FABULOUS life through her Instagram feed. Lolo chills with Bebo. All set to......

Ranbir plays football with Tiger

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar captures glimpses of the stars over the weekend. Ranbir Kapoor gets ready to play football. Tiger Shroff in action. Disha......

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.''So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".' Photograph: Kind courtesy Yashpal Sharma/Instagram......

Tokyo Olympics: Medals Table

Check out the medals tally at the Tokyo Olympics: RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal 1 Japan 10 3 5 18 2 USA 9 7 8 24 3 China 9 5 7 21 4 Russian Olympic Committee 7 7 4 18 5 Great......

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

A summary of the men's football action at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. IMAGE: Japan's Takefusa Kubo tries to get past Mexico's Cesar Montes during the men's first round Group A football match at......

Olympics: Mighty Australia humble India in men's hockey

IMAGE: Australia’s Blake Govers celebrates with teammates after scoring during the men's hockey group match at the Tokyo Olympics, on Sunday. Photograph: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images......

'The Hundred': Jemimah's unbeaten 92 wins it for Superchargers

IMAGE: Northern Superchargers batter Jemimah Rodrigues hits out during 'The Hundred' match against Welsh Fire, at Emerald Headingley stadium, in Leeds, England, on Saturday. Photograph: Stu......

Olympics Hockey: India stave off late Kiwi fightback in opener

IMAGE: Skipper Manpreet Singh celebrates with his India teammates after a goal is scored. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace and veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh......

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