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Ex-UP ministers involved in NRHM scam served eviction notice

Ex-UP ministers involved in NRHM scam served eviction notice

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Six days after he dared to sound the bugle of revolt against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, former UP minister for family welfare and mines, Babu Singh Kushwaha, was served a notice of eviction from the ministerial bungalow he has been occupying in Lucknow.

KCR welcomes Maya's proposal, raises pitch for Telangana

KCR welcomes Maya's proposal, raises pitch for Telangana

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

"TRS welcomes the decision of the UP Chief Minister. It is a bold step. It is very good for democracy. She has also reiterated her support to the formation of Telangana. For her act of kindness, I thank her," TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao told media persons in Hyderabad before leaving for Delhi to attend the Parliament session.

Can a plant-based diet help lower diabetes?

Can a plant-based diet help lower diabetes?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

A plant-rich diet high on fruits and veggies with less meat and sugar can help reduce diabetes, according to a study.

Uproar in Parliament over cash-for-vote expose

Uproar in Parliament over cash-for-vote expose

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The 2008 'cash-for-votes' scam on Thursday returned to haunt the United Progressive Alliance with a united opposition in Parliament, demanding resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in view of fresh charges that bribe was paid during the trust vote but the government was dismissive.

Pharma industry wants Budget to offer tax clarity

Pharma industry wants Budget to offer tax clarity

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pharma body wants all excisable goods used for R&D purposes should be exempted from central excise duty.

Maharashtra ATS faces acute shortage of staff

Maharashtra ATS faces acute shortage of staff

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad is grappling with a severe manpower crunch with 283 posts of the total 732 lying vacant, two-and-a-half years after a panel set up to probe state police's response to the Mumbai attacks recommended streamlining the force.

'Breaking news' is now a raging scam on Facebook

'Breaking news' is now a raging scam on Facebook

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Security firm Symantec confirms the trend. It has observed spammers trying to capitalise on related news headlines by sending out malicious threats less than a day after the news was released, according to a post on its official blog.

We are aiming for a clean sweep: Gambhir

We are aiming for a clean sweep: Gambhir

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Having already clinched the serieswith an unassailable 3-0 lead, stand-in captain Gautam Gambhiris eyeing a clean sweep as India take on New Zealand in thefourth ODI in Bangalore on Tuesday.

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Sanjeet Das, director at Words Infocom one of India's prominent dubbing and voice production houses in Mumbai tells Abhishek Mande how you can become a voice over artistes and busts myths about the industry.

Lankan army denies 'manhandling' Fonseka

Lankan army denies 'manhandling' Fonseka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

'Military police personnel who went to take Fonseka into custody on charges of military offences have neither beaten him nor harassed him on that occasion as reported in a section of the media,' the army said in a statement.

Injured Ferdinand out until end of September

Injured Ferdinand out until end of September

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will be out of action until the end of September, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday. The England captain, 31, missed the recent World Cup after suffering knee ligament damage on the first day of training in South Africa.

How HIV 'motivated' diving legend Louganis to Olympic glory

How HIV 'motivated' diving legend Louganis to Olympic glory

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis, who was diagnosed wtih HIV six months prior to the Games, won the springboard and platform events for the second time after 1984.

Will protect democratic freedom in Lanka: Fonseka

Will protect democratic freedom in Lanka: Fonseka

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Sri Lanka's former top general Sarath Fonseka, who resigned last week following a spat with President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has vowed to protect democratic freedom and human rights, amid reports that he may contest the presidential polls as an opposition candidate.

Apollo to scale up IT's role in services

Apollo to scale up IT's role in services

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Announcing that the Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, has bagged the HIMSS Analytics Asia Pacific Award for its IT capabilities, Sangita Reddy, executive director -- operations, Apollo Hospitals Groups, said, "We will have 6,000 beds covered with the system and capabilities by the end of the year and in another six months from that all 9,000 beds of Apollo Hospitals will be covered."

Why this actor stopped breastfeeding her newborn

Why this actor stopped breastfeeding her newborn

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'You've got to do what is best for you and what is best for your child's health,' actor Jana Kramer's husband said.

Fraudsters who got longest sentences

Fraudsters who got longest sentences

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Bernie Madoff, notorious fraudster, was sentenced to 150 years in jail. Turns out, his sentence is only the 5th largest in recent years!

Of algae wraps and choco pedicures

Of algae wraps and choco pedicures

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

If you really want to know what's catching the fancy of the business-class frequent flyers, check out these treatments.

Mediclaim can't be denied for pre-existing disease

Mediclaim can't be denied for pre-existing disease

Rediff.com23 May 2008

The Supreme Court has ruled that public sector insurance companies cannot refuse to provide medical cover policies to those suffering from pre-existing diseases and said such an action was arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional.

Shaun Pollock joins MCC

Shaun Pollock joins MCC

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Shaun Pollock, who is leading Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League in the absence of injured Sachin Tendulkar, has been appointed as the newest member of the Marylebone Cricket Club's World Cricket Committee, the custodians of the game's laws.

Scientists find higher viral load in asymptomatic Covid patients

Scientists find higher viral load in asymptomatic Covid patients

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The researchers, including those from the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) in Hyderabad, advise testing asymptomatic primary and secondary contacts followed by surveillance.

Tim Montgomery gets 5-year prison term

Tim Montgomery gets 5-year prison term

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Former U.S. track star Tim Montgomery, an Olympic gold medallist now banned from the sport, was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison on heroin charges.

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

As India prepares to launch its vaccine drive on January 16, here is a look at the options:

'AC Milan considering Kaka offer'

'AC Milan considering Kaka offer'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

AC Milan are considering an offer from Manchester City for Brazil playmaker Kaka, the director of the club's in-house TV channel said on Thursday. Media reports have said City, the richest club in the world after being taken over by the Abu Dhabi United Group, have bid more than 100 million pounds (US$146.2 million) for the 26-year-old.

Interview  with US think tank Lisa Curtis

Interview with US think tank Lisa Curtis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

US think tank Lisa Curtis talks about the Pakistan polls and its aftermath.

Biocon in top 25 global biotech cos' list

Biocon in top 25 global biotech cos' list

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Indian biotech firm Biocon has been featured amongst the top 25 global biotehnology companies according to a report released by Med Ad News.

Medical Genetics Diploma from VIGSR

Medical Genetics Diploma from VIGSR

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

VIGSR, in Mumbai, offers the first postgraduate diploma in medical genetics in India.

Dulquer Salmaan's Kammatipaadam gets A certificate

Dulquer Salmaan's Kammatipaadam gets A certificate

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Non-traditional media to bag bigger ad spends

Non-traditional media to bag bigger ad spends

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Below-the-line spends will equal print & TV advertising, says a study by Lintas. This means that the ratio of traditional advertising versus non-traditional media such as activation, digital marketing, out-of-home advertising, events, et al, will be 50:50.

Tata, Mittal to attend IIC meet in Durban

Tata, Mittal to attend IIC meet in Durban

Rediff.com10 May 2007

TATA Group Chairman Ratan Tata and India-born steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal will be among seven international business leaders to attend the three-day International Investment Council to be hosted by President Thabo Mbeki this weekend in South Africa.

Indian-American teen is Democrat kingmaker

Indian-American teen is Democrat kingmaker

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

19-year-old Indian-American pre-med student Atul Nakhasi is suddenly the darling of Democratic Presidential candidates.

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Jio's global partnerships took shape this year when Jio Platforms, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Reliance Jio which has invested in various digital platforms, was able to woo a bevy of marquee investors: Facebook, Google, Qualcomm, Intel, and a numerous PE funds.

How to have fun at a destination wedding

How to have fun at a destination wedding

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Travel smart, carry essential items and enjoy the local sights, says Alisha Shirodkar.

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The high point of the trip will be Goyal's meeting with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on November 13, which is expected to see the USTR push India towards lower import duties in a broad range of areas.

FirstSource in talks on $300 mn US buy

FirstSource in talks on $300 mn US buy

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

FirstSource is also rumoured to be in the race to acquire Citi's BPO unit after the first round of bidding.

COVID-19: How to keep your gadgets virus-free!

COVID-19: How to keep your gadgets virus-free!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Ameen Khwaja shares simple ways to keep your beloved gadgets germ-free!

How many calories does your gajar halwa have?

How many calories does your gajar halwa have?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Here's a calorie count for your favourite winter desserts.

Lakshmi Mittal is Entrepreneur of the Year

Lakshmi Mittal is Entrepreneur of the Year

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Non-Resident Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has won this year's Asian Achievers Award for entrepreneurship for his outstanding achievement in the global steel industry where his company has taken the top spot.

Why the West is outsourcing healthcare

Why the West is outsourcing healthcare

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Low costs and great doctors make India a preferred healthcare destination for Americans.

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Aneesh Phadnis and Veena Mani find out what the manufacturers and the hospitals have to say.

US Congress to award medal to Dalai Lama

US Congress to award medal to Dalai Lama

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

The medal has been awarded to such prominent personalities as Sir Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II and Nelson Mandela.