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Pandemic pushed 37 million into extreme poverty: Gates Foundation

Pandemic pushed 37 million into extreme poverty: Gates Foundation

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The report said the global economy will lose $12 trillion or more by the end of 2021 despite spending of $18 trillion in trying to stimulate growth around the world.

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prahlad Singh Patel, as also former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa and poll strategist Prashant Kishor were among those whose phone numbers were listed as potential targets for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to the government agencies, an international media consortium reported on Monday.

Bill Gates visits Hyderabad-based vaccine maker

Bill Gates visits Hyderabad-based vaccine maker

Rediff.com31 May 2013

He congratulated the company's management on its science and innovation platform.

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The institute expects to complete both, phase-2 and 3 trials in India by the end of this year.

How govt plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

How govt plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The procurement and distribution will be centralised though the government is yet to take a call on the initial number of doses that will be procured.

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Both the Centre and the states cannot say that they have been taking good care of public health.'

Kerala firm gets Gates Foundation grant for 'e-toilet'

Kerala firm gets Gates Foundation grant for 'e-toilet'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Thiruvananthapuram-based Eram Scientific Solutions Private Limited was awarded the grant as part of the foundation's second round of 'Reinvent the Toilet Challenge' grants totalling nearly $3.4 million.

Why Gates is impressed by Modi's cleanliness drive

Why Gates is impressed by Modi's cleanliness drive

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Bill Gates discussed with the Indian leader the opportunity to design 21st century toilets that do not need big sewage systems and water treatment plants.

Recent breakthroughs on vaccines offer ray of hope: UN chief

Recent breakthroughs on vaccines offer ray of hope: UN chief

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

This week, global drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech said their COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 95 per cent effective, including in adults over 65 years of age.

Why Bihar's Musahars won't get vaccinated

Why Bihar's Musahars won't get vaccinated

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'They are not ready to take the vaccine.' 'They fear that if they do, they will die.'

Gates Foundation world's wealthiest private charitable body

Gates Foundation world's wealthiest private charitable body

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

There are over 5,000 UHNW-founded private foundations.

Biological E plans to make 1.5 billion Corbevax jabs in 2021

Biological E plans to make 1.5 billion Corbevax jabs in 2021

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

By 2022, there is a plan to make an mRNA-technology vaccine, for which it has tied up with Canadian firm Providence Therapeutics.

It's official, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is the world's 3rd richest man

It's official, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is the world's 3rd richest man

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Bezos' total net worth hit $65.05 billion

Bill Gates on what must be done to help the world's poor

Bill Gates on what must be done to help the world's poor

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, challenged global leaders in his fourth annual letter to invest in innovations that are accelerating progress against poverty, or risk a future in which millions needlessly starve.

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas and other United States schools, Tim Cook, India's Indira Jaising and Mukesh Ambani. The names mentioned above have nothing in common... until now. They have all been named as Fortune's World's 50 Greatest Leaders. Here are some of the prominent names mentioned in the list.

What is Bill Gates' ultimate dream?

What is Bill Gates' ultimate dream?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Come August and he will host the world's best scientists and engineers in Seattle, US, to see if they can design cheap, dry toilets which don't hitherto exist.

A few things that you don't know about Bill Gates

A few things that you don't know about Bill Gates

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard whne he was just 19 to start Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975.

Gates Foundation commits $750 mn to The Global Fund

Gates Foundation commits $750 mn to The Global Fund

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The foundation is providing the money to The Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria through a promissory note, co-chair Bill Gates said.

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Surprisingly, Jeff Bezos is the new entrant to the list and ends up holding the first position.

UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of COVID-19 vaccines

UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The UNICEF is the world's largest single vaccine buyer, procuring more than 2 billion doses of various vaccines annually for routine immunisation and outbreak response on behalf of nearly 100 countries.

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bank accounts? Only 48% of Indians have access

Bank accounts? Only 48% of Indians have access

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

According to a nation-wide survey on financial behaviour, India has the highest account dormancy rate even more than countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Premji against law on mandatory CSR spending

Premji against law on mandatory CSR spending

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Wipro Chairman Azim Premji on Thursday came out strongly against the idea of formulating laws on mandatory spending by industry on corporate social responsibility.

What Bill Gates plans to do in India

What Bill Gates plans to do in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Software czar Bill Gates and wife Melinda will meet government health officials and community workers in Bihar today.

Bill Gates to fund 2 Indian ideas

Bill Gates to fund 2 Indian ideas

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Sujoy Guha of the Indian Institute of Technology will test a new transcervical contraceptive made from a polymer compound for its ability to incapacitate both sperm and ovum.

Anil Agarwal pledges 75% of his wealth to charity

Anil Agarwal pledges 75% of his wealth to charity

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

This makes him corporate India's biggest donor to society.

#InstaInspiration: How this top model went from depression to superstardom in 2 years

#InstaInspiration: How this top model went from depression to superstardom in 2 years

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers

Virginia burglars sentenced, community thanks cops

Virginia burglars sentenced, community thanks cops

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

"The South Asian community would like to thank the federal authorities for taking over the case after the cases collapsed in Fairfax and Loundon County General District and Circuit courts," said Raman Kumar, one of the victims. He said the victims had given up hope of recovering the stolen goods.

When Bill Gates did a U-turn on demonetisation

When Bill Gates did a U-turn on demonetisation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

We are certainly for digitisation. I do not have opinion about demonetisation. I still don't, says Bill Gates.

These billionaires will donate half their wealth!

These billionaires will donate half their wealth!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

40 American billionaires have pledged to eat into their wealth and give half of it away in an unprecedented act of philanthropy.

How Rahul Gandhi impressed Bill Gates

How Rahul Gandhi impressed Bill Gates

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Gates, who is the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, made these remarks in his annual letter while recalling his experiences during his India visit last year.

China joins global vaccine alliance; to buy 15 million doses

China joins global vaccine alliance; to buy 15 million doses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

According to the WHO, countries should join the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX Facility) by September 18 but not later than October 9 with upfront payments.

Bill Gates will not leave a fortune for his kids

Bill Gates will not leave a fortune for his kids

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Gates and his wife Melinda, 44, have three children -- Jennifer, 14, Rory, 11, and eight-year-old Phoebe.

Rahul opens Amethi's windows to Gates

Rahul opens Amethi's windows to Gates

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, who presides over the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, arrived in Amethi on Tuesday along with Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi.

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'SII has started stockpiling the vaccine and now has roughly 40 million doses ready. It is using some of the capacities it had for under development products for the COVID-19 vaccine and by January we will have a capacity to make 100 million doses per month and a stockpile of 200 million doses.'

Two more Indian Americans join Obama admn

Two more Indian Americans join Obama admn

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

While Chopra's appointment does not need any confirmation by the US Senate, Shah's nomination does, but is expected to be a formality, considering his impeccable track record at the Gates Foundation and his previous experience, expertise and tremendous qualifications which includes both an MD and a Masters degree in health economics.

Timeline of events that preceded Urjit Patel's resignation

Timeline of events that preceded Urjit Patel's resignation

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A 10-hour RBI central board meeting, on November 19, decides to set up a panel on the economic capital framework for the central bank and directs it to give forbearances to small businesses.

How Bill Gates plans to eradicate malaria

How Bill Gates plans to eradicate malaria

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

As part of its Grand Challenges Exploration programme, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has granted $100,000 to researchers hoping to use chewing gum to detect malaria indicators in saliva so that blood does not have to be drawn.

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The seven Indian-Americans are cybersecurity firm ZScaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, founder and chairman of Symphony Technology Group Romesh Wadhwani, cofounder and CEO of online home goods retailer Wayfair Niraj Shah, Silicon Valley venture capital firm Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla, managing partner of Sherpalo Ventures Kavitark Ram Shriram, Airline veteran Rakesh Gangwal and Workday CEO and co-founder Aneel Bhusri.

Henin, Clijsters survive scares in Brisbane

Henin, Clijsters survive scares in Brisbane

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin were forced to draw on their vast experience to avoid being eliminated from the Brisbane International on Thursday. The two Belgians, both back on the professional circuit after retiring from the sport, scraped through their quarter-finals to remain on course for a possible showdown in Saturday's final.