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Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

India's first mRNA platform-based vaccine will remain stable at 2-8 degrees Celsius while Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine needs minus 70 degrees Celsius and Moderna vaccine can remain stable for six months at minus 20 degrees Celsius, reports Sohini Das.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Urvashi, Gauhar at a Diwali party

PIX: Shah Rukh, Urvashi, Gauhar at a Diwali party

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Check out the arrivals.

'Sushant's death needs a CBI inquiry'

'Sushant's death needs a CBI inquiry'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'This is not a fight just for Sushant, it is a fight against a system that suppresses genuine talent and forces them to take extreme steps.'

Parties prefer turncoats over old-timers in Bengal

Parties prefer turncoats over old-timers in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Once a reviled practice in the state, both the parties seem to have endorsed a record number of turncoats this time -- triggering a wave of discontentment among their loyalists.

Retail inflation at 15-month low of 4.59% in December

Retail inflation at 15-month low of 4.59% in December

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Declining vegetable prices brought down the retail inflation to a 15-month low of 4.59 per cent in December and within the comfort zone of the Reserve Bank, government data showed on Tuesday. It is for the first time during the current fiscal that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation print is below 6 per cent or in the RBI's target range of 2 to 6 per cent. The central bank factors in the CPI-based inflation while arriving at its monetary policy. The inflation in December 2020 came down from 6.93 per cent in November, mainly on account of 10.41 per cent decline in vegetable prices over the year-ago period.

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Ironically, the BJP, which seeks to unseat the TMC from power, has taken a leaf out of Mamata Banerjee's strategy of soliciting tinsel town's support towards causes and fielding actors in elections.

'Inter-religious marriages were never really encouraged in our society'

'Inter-religious marriages were never really encouraged in our society'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Theatre director Saif Hyder Hassan talks about his new play Ek Mulaqat.

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The saffron party, which had witnessed unprecedented growth in terms of vote share and mass base over the last few years, had opened its doors wide for leaders from other parties as part of its poll strategy, but that did not go down well with many senior leaders, who had once locked horns with the newbies from rival camps, sources in the BJP said.

Ganguly at cricket photo exhibition

Ganguly at cricket photo exhibition

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The former India captain, along with Dhoni, Laxman and Karthik, inaugurated Suman Chattopadhyay's photo exhibition in London, on Tuesday.

Goal Kolkata... More than just soccer!

Goal Kolkata... More than just soccer!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Kelly Candaele tells Suman Guha Mozumder why he chose to document the historic rivalry between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'There is nothing your mama can't fix!'

The Indian who runs US soccer

The Indian who runs US soccer

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Columbia University Professor Sunil Gulati, President of the US Soccer Federation, speaks to Suman Guha Mozumder/Rediff.com about America's chances in the World Cup

PIX: Anushka, Alia, Ranbir at Mumbai police show

PIX: Anushka, Alia, Ranbir at Mumbai police show

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Bollywood's biggest and most beautiful stars turn up at the Mumbai police's annual show.

IT sector bets big on Telangana

IT sector bets big on Telangana

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Sector is hopeful that the Telangana government would bring clarity on industry-related issues such as taxation, single-window clearances and incentives to start-ups.

LSR College student ends life over education expenses

LSR College student ends life over education expenses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The second-year BSc (Honours) in Mathematics student had returned from Delhi in March this year after those staying in the hostel were asked to go home by the college authorities in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIX: Sanjay Dutt, Maanyata celebrate Diwali with Jacqueline!

PIX: Sanjay Dutt, Maanyata celebrate Diwali with Jacqueline!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Take a look at the guests.

Bhagyashree: Salman is looking incredibly good now

Bhagyashree: Salman is looking incredibly good now

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

'The offers never stopped coming,' insists Bhagyashree, as she gets ready for a new television show.

Unnao rape: CBI files chargesheet against 5, including BJP MLA Sengar's brother

Unnao rape: CBI files chargesheet against 5, including BJP MLA Sengar's brother

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

A 17-year-old girl has alleged that she was raped by Bangermau MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar of the BJP at his residence when she had gone to meet him with a relative seeking a job last year.

Economy to continue on recovery mode, say experts

Economy to continue on recovery mode, say experts

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

With India's GDP clocking a lower contraction of 7.5 per cent in the September quarter, industry and experts expressed confidence of further recovery in the coming months and said the government's actions are bearing fruit. In a tweet, Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal said, "Q2 #GDP numbers show that economy is recovering. Government's efforts on stimulus and reform are showing results. Hopefully, we will have positive growth in H2 FY21 and double digit growth in FY22."

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'We felt a documentary on an Indian Nobel laureate referring so insensitively to our politics and religion could result in a serious breach in the peace and harmony of the country.'

Marshall Scholar fuses maths and Bharata Natyam

Marshall Scholar fuses maths and Bharata Natyam

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

In the second part of the series on three Indian Americans who are pushing the boundaries in their respective fields, Arthur J Pais speaks with Kirin Sinha, winner of the prestigious Marshall Scholarships, who fuses dance and maths.

At 18, he helps US Army with unique infrared detector

At 18, he helps US Army with unique infrared detector

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Saumil Bandyopadhyay was named a recipient of the second annual American Ingenuity Awards by Smithsonian magazine, the flagship publication of Smithsonian Media, for a unique, sensitive infrared radiation detector.

8 killed as bus rams into truck on Noida expressway

8 killed as bus rams into truck on Noida expressway

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The incident took place under Rabupura police station limits around 5 am. The bus belongs to Auraiya depot.

Shame again: Sikkimese woman raped in Delhi; AIIMS doctor, 4 others arrested

Shame again: Sikkimese woman raped in Delhi; AIIMS doctor, 4 others arrested

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The 25-year-old survivor from Sikkim, the wife of an army personnel, was trafficked to Delhi.

Bhoomi Review: Sanjay Dutt makes comeback in one of the worst films of the year!

Bhoomi Review: Sanjay Dutt makes comeback in one of the worst films of the year!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Bhoomi's blood-splattering, bone-crunching vigour is as unwelcome as the rest of this ghastly movie, feels Sukanya Verma.

Box Office: Hasee Toh Phasee gets average opening, Heartless flops

Box Office: Hasee Toh Phasee gets average opening, Heartless flops

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

Indian-American jobs at stake over Texas eyebrow threading rule

Indian-American jobs at stake over Texas eyebrow threading rule

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Beauticians with up to 20 years of experience have been asked to immediately stop eyebrow threading and spend more than $20,000 to undergo courses in government-approved beauty schools.

5 killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building

5 killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

"The blaze started on the 10th floor of the building, Sargam Society (G+16), located near Ganesh Garden in Tilak Nagar.

Gujarat restrict Hyderabad

Gujarat restrict Hyderabad

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

Amit Singh claimed three wickets for 30 runs and Ashraf Makada took 3 for 39 as Hyderabad were bowled out for 205.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

The Stanford scientist who dreams of paper microscopes, computers made of bubbles

The Stanford scientist who dreams of paper microscopes, computers made of bubbles

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

In the concluding part of this series on three young Indians American who are pushing the boundaries in their respective fields, Arthur J Pais speaks with Dr Manu Prakash whose low-cost microscope and oral cancer detector that can save millions of lives were born out of empathy for poor people.

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The ministry of home affairs on Wednesday issued a fresh set of guidelines to let migrant workers, students, tourists and pilgrims stranded in different parts of the country to get back home.

Sonu Nigam to retire from singing?

Sonu Nigam to retire from singing?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Mallika Sherawat to attend Cannes festival

Mallika Sherawat to attend Cannes festival

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Sharif plays good cop, bad cop with India @ UN

Sharif plays good cop, bad cop with India @ UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Even as Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asserted that he is ready to re-engage with India in a substantive and purposeful dialogue, he did not lose the opportunity to rake up Islamabad's oft-stated stand on plight of Kashmiris across the border. Suman Guha Mozumder reports

How to achieve your financial goals

How to achieve your financial goals

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers, Sailesh Multani of Edelweiss Financial Planning answered queries on building a successful financial plan.

National Herald: Relief for Gandhis as court rejects plea asking for documents

National Herald: Relief for Gandhis as court rejects plea asking for documents

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Metropolitan Magistrate Lovleen rejected Swamy's application while giving him the last opportunity to submit the list of complainant witnesses in the case in which he has accused the Gandhis and others of conspiring to cheat and misappropriate funds by paying just Rs 50 lakh through which Young Indian Pvt Ltd obtained the right to recover Rs 90.25 crore which AJL owed to the Congress.

'The way I look at my mother is how I look at my country'

'The way I look at my mother is how I look at my country'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

'Being Indian means everything to me. My existence is nothing without my country. It is not about what the country did for you, but what you did for your country,' says actor-director Shekhar Suman, in our special series where well-known Indians speak about the India they love.

Signs of a thaw: US returns priceless sculptures to India

Signs of a thaw: US returns priceless sculptures to India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The three artifacts date back to the 11th and 12th century AD and were stolen from temples in India which were recovered by US investigators. The repatriation ceremony at the New York consulate witnessed a guarded silence over the Devyani Khobragade controversy. Rediff.com's P Rajendran and Suman Guha Mozumder report from New York.

'We are living in the golden age of storytelling'

'We are living in the golden age of storytelling'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The amount of work that is happening in the industry today -- whether it is on television, films or the OTT space -- there is ample opportunity for everyone.'