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Current epidemic law can't handle future crisis, needs overhaul, says panel

Current epidemic law can't handle future crisis, needs overhaul, says panel

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The panel headed by Justice (retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi has submitted its report to the government, calling for an exhaustive overhaul of the law.

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.

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

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

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

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 aged 2 to 17 years with certain conditions, official sources said.

Hopeful of launching Covovax by Oct: Adar Poonawalla

Hopeful of launching Covovax by Oct: Adar Poonawalla

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

On production capacity of Covishield, the vaccine being manufactured and supplied by Serum in India under a licensing agreement with Oxford and AstraZeneca, he said the present capacity is 130 million doses per month and always try to increase it further.

Global COVID-19 infections could be 6 times higher: Study

Global COVID-19 infections could be 6 times higher: Study

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The study estimated the true number of infections across a combined population of over 800 million people in 11 European countries, as well as Australia, Canada, South Korea and the US.

Is the air you are breathing safe?

Is the air you are breathing safe?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Given the rising levels of pollution, air purifiers have now become a necessity. Manavi Kapur and Veer Arjun Singh check out some of the options in the market.

Is the Zenbook Pro 15 worth Rs 2,09,990?

Is the Zenbook Pro 15 worth Rs 2,09,990?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

It has its pros and cons, says Rahul Saha.

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The battery lasts a little over four hours on a single charge, which is not bad, says Chirinjibi Thapa.

Infosys settles visa row with US for $34 mn

Infosys settles visa row with US for $34 mn

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Infosys, the nation's second largest software exporter, on Wednesday paid a record $34 million fine to settle a visa row in the US.

No relief for Infosys despite $34-mn US visa settlement

No relief for Infosys despite $34-mn US visa settlement

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The company will have to retain independent auditor, do annual compliance review.

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

Olympics torch bearer disqualified

Olympics torch bearer disqualified

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

business executive who was scheduled to be an Olympic torch bearer in central China has been disqualified amid charges he is involved in an illegal capital raising scam, state media reported on Thursday. Wu Zhenhai, former board chairman of an agriculture company in Shangqiu city of Henan province, i9s accused of improperly raising 610 million yuan ($87 million) from the public.

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A US prosecutor who successfully investigated a precedent-setting work visa fraud case against Infosys, resulting in the Indian IT giant paying a whopping $34 million in fine, has been recognised by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Charles Johnson for his work.

Summer internships for graduates

Summer internships for graduates

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Fischerr consulting offers six month internships for graduates.