News for '-uncommon'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Unfortunately, during this pandemic, everybody started saying that well, these are desperate times and desperate times need desperate solutions.' 'Purely out of fear, anxiety, panic, this knowledge that people started acquiring from WhatsApp University and social media, it pushed science completely to the backseat.'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

Review: Angel John is no Bruce Almighty

Review: Angel John is no Bruce Almighty

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The Mohanlal starrer which also marks the entry of Tamil actor Bhagyaraj's son Santhanu in Malayalam is a poor version of the Hollywood original.

Understanding taxes: What is your tax slab?

Understanding taxes: What is your tax slab?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Investmentyogi.com provides the income tax slab rates for FY 2009-10 (corresponding to Assessment Year 2010-2011).

The pandemic's other dangers

The pandemic's other dangers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'Every strongman leader is faced with the same opportunity: Harness the increased societal panic to amass more power,' warns Mihir S Sharma.

Sex queries: 'When I look at myself I feel shy'

Sex queries: 'When I look at myself I feel shy'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Andrologist and microsurgeon Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti responds to rediff readers' sexual queries.

'Karan Johar gave me confidence'

'Karan Johar gave me confidence'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Ayan Mukerji talks about his first film Wake Up Sid, and his first producer, Karan Johar.

Share your Raksha Bandhan mis-adventures

Share your Raksha Bandhan mis-adventures

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Often close friendships might take an uncertain turn when a close pal decides to take your relationship to the next level -- the brother-sister level. How do you dela with the situation if you feel more romantically inclined?

Malvertisements trick web users

Malvertisements trick web users

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Ads are used by all websites to monetise and can be seen on every webpage, which makes them a very soft target for malware authors. Compounding the problem is the fact that a single malicious advertisement may only appear once every 1,000 page views or only to viewers from a certain geographic region, thus making it more challenging to detect and eradicate.

'The mental trauma of the attacks was enormous'

'The mental trauma of the attacks was enormous'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Psychiatrist Ashit Sheth provides an insight into the current state of mind of Mumbai residents, especially those who survived the terrible tragedy at the Taj and Oberoi hotels.

Understand risk, understand beta

Understand risk, understand beta

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Different sectors and funds have different levels of volatility. So their beta values will differ. However, beta should be used along with other factors like management expertise, future prospects and your investment horizon. The longer your investment timeframe, the lesser the volatility, and thus lower the risk.

US Army initiates investigation against Sgt Bergdahl

US Army initiates investigation against Sgt Bergdahl

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The US Army has initiated investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the disappearance and capture of Sgt Bowe Bergdahl, who spent 5 years in Taliban captivity until his release on May 31 in exchange for 5 militants.

Expert speak: ELSS MFs can reduce your tax burden

Expert speak: ELSS MFs can reduce your tax burden

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Here are some tips for salaried class to reduce their tax burden as the financial year is nearing its close come March 31.

Of irrational exuberance, bulls & bears

Of irrational exuberance, bulls & bears

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

There is a tendency to greet new technologies promising large potential returns with exaggerated optimism. But widespread hysterical behaviour ("irrational exuberance") with price increases detached from all underlying economic is far from norm.

Unsuccessful soft-landing nothing to be alarmed about: Former ISRO chairman

Unsuccessful soft-landing nothing to be alarmed about: Former ISRO chairman

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Veteran space scientist G Madhavan Nair said on Tuesday that Indian Space Research Organisation's unsuccessful bid to soft land on the moon is nothing to be alarmed about, and it would only enable the space agency master complex missions going forward.

1 in 20 patients want to kill their doctors!

1 in 20 patients want to kill their doctors!

Rediff.com22 May 2008

The urge for a patient to kill his or her doctor is apparently not uncommon, especially among patients who are in pain, undergoing physical rehabilitation or seeking legal compensation for disability.

'I still believe Jet will fly'

'I still believe Jet will fly'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Now we will have real employees as the owner of the airline.'

Why Australians are staying away from Olympics Village

Why Australians are staying away from Olympics Village

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Australian Olympic team refused to move in to Rio de Janeiro's village for athletes on Sunday, saying the accommodation was "not safe or ready" for next month's games."

Now companies outsource sacking of staff

Now companies outsource sacking of staff

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Most bosses hate firing employees. So now they're hiring freelance hit teams to do their dirty work.

Do you know who owns listed companies?

Do you know who owns listed companies?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

'Institutional ownership, by December 2018, had increased 37.5% from approximately 22% in early 2009,' points out Amit Tandon.

Sunil Mittal approaches govt over statutory dues

Sunil Mittal approaches govt over statutory dues

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Supreme Court had on October 24 upheld government contention that non-core revenue in telecoms groups should be included in adjusted gross revenue. According to DoT's calculations, Bharti Airtel faces a liability of around Rs 42,000 crore after including licence fees and spectrum usage charges while Vodafone-Idea may have to pay about Rs 40,000 crore.

Can whole grains prevent diabetes?

Can whole grains prevent diabetes?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Eating at least 50 gm of whole grains every day will protect you against type 2 diabetes.

Skating ace zips through Mumbai

Skating ace zips through Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

France's former World and European champion Nathalie Barbotin, currently ranked third in world inline skating, is on a three-month trip to India.

PE funds on a buyout binge

PE funds on a buyout binge

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

According to Venture Intelligence, a research service focused on private equity (PE) and venture capital activity, the first nine months of 2006 have witnessed eight buyouts by PE investors, compared with six in the entire 2005 and just two in 2004.

Assange loses legal bid to overturn UK warrant

Assange loses legal bid to overturn UK warrant

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The European Arrest Warrant on rape charges against Assange was lifted in May last year but Scotland Yard had confirmed a British arrest warrant dating from 2012 remains in place, which they were obliged to execute should the campaigner step out of the embassy.

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The Ayodhya verdict heralds not the beginning of theocracy or Hindu rashtra (that never existed in 5,000 years), but marks the end of a divisive phase of our history.

Needed: Poorna Swaraj for Tibet

Needed: Poorna Swaraj for Tibet

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Today, the 'first Americans' live in reserves where they are reduced to perform for American tourists. Next year more than two million Chinese 'tourists' are expected to visit the Roof of the World. Is it any different?

Oscar buzz for Anil Kapoor-starrer

Oscar buzz for Anil Kapoor-starrer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, starring Anil Kapoor and Dev Patel, gets terrific reviews at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Amazon once again in 'data breach' controversy

Amazon once again in 'data breach' controversy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Sellers downloading their monthly financial reports were served with those of other vendors, leading to a breach of competitive businesses data.

Russia coalmine blast toll 81

Russia coalmine blast toll 81

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

The explosion was probably caused by the collapse of the mine roof and methane penetration

Why YoYo test is only fitness criteria, CoA to ask BCCI

Why YoYo test is only fitness criteria, CoA to ask BCCI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

YoYo test under scanner

Why dollar is official currency in many nations

Why dollar is official currency in many nations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Stability is one of the major factors that explains why a number of countries have adopted the U.S. dollar as official currency.

Rani Mukerji's 10 Most Unusual Roles

Rani Mukerji's 10 Most Unusual Roles

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Happy birthday, Rani!

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Sonchiriya is that rare Bollywood film, one that soars wildly above others in its genre, notes Ritwik Sharma.

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Avoid sugar, dairy products, animal protein, suggests Shilpa Sharma.

Investment Lessons Learnt From 2019

Investment Lessons Learnt From 2019

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

A flavour-of-the-season approach does not work in investing, suggests Deepesh Raghaw.

US National Jr. cricket tournament

US National Jr. cricket tournament

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

15 teams from across the country will participate in the June 22-25 tournament, in San Francisco Bay area.

RCom, Tata Tele, Aircel tie up for 3G services

RCom, Tata Tele, Aircel tie up for 3G services

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

RCom and Aircel have permits for 3G services in 13 out of 22 service areas while Tata Teleservices has permit in 9 circles.

Lupin recalls 9,210 bottles of anti-infective drug from the US

Lupin recalls 9,210 bottles of anti-infective drug from the US

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

The recent recalls come amid increased FDA scrutiny of medicines produced in India.