How Covid took devastating turn in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic took a deadlier and more devastating turn in 2021 soon after a glimmer of hope was provided by the launch of vaccines at the beginning of the year, etching nightmarish......

Only Punjab, Arunachal gave data on Covid deaths due to O2 shortage: Govt

The government had sought data from states and Union territories on deaths of COVID patients due to oxygen shortage during the second wave and only Punjab and Arunachal Pradesh have responded, the......

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Since its launch on March 28, 2020, the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund, or PM-CARES, has been embroiled in several controversies. Rediff.com's Syed......

Over 9 lakh given oxygen support in India, 1.7 lakh ventilator: Vardhan

While 1,70,841 COVID patients across the country have required ventilators so far, as many as 9,02,291 patients have needed oxygen support, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday.......

Young golfer Arjun donates Rs 3.3 lakh to fight coronavirus

IMAGE: Arjun Bhati won the Junior Golf World Championship in 2018. Photograph: Arjun Bhati/Instagram Young Indian golfer Arjun Bhati on Tuesday announced that he has donated Rs 3.3 lkah to......

Gavaskar, Pujara contribute in fight against COVID-19

IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar has donated Rs 59 lakhs to the PM-CARES fund. Photograph: BCCI The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday donated Rs 59 lakh, while Test regular Cheteshwar Pujara also made an......

Yuvraj donates Rs 50 lakh in fight against coronavirus

IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh appealed to the people to stay united in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Photograph: Simon Hofmann/Getty Images for Laureus Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on......

Gambhir contributes two years' salary to coronavirus fund

IMAGE: Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir urged people to come forward and donate generously. Photograph: PTI Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said he will contribute his......

Neeraj Chopra donates Rs 3 lakh to assist battle against coronavirus

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and is considered a strong medal contender. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Asian Games gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj......