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UK regulator issues allergy warning for Pfizer vaccine

UK regulator issues allergy warning for Pfizer vaccine

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The warning comes after two National Health Service (NHS) workers experienced 'anaphylactoid reaction' symptoms shortly after being injected, but are now said to be recovering well.

Explained in charts: Growth of India's start-up universe

Explained in charts: Growth of India's start-up universe

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Over the years, start-ups are struggling more to garner funds as they pass the elementary stages of growth.

Impact of the coronavirus on Formula 1

Impact of the coronavirus on Formula 1

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Credit rating agency Moody's changed Formula One's outlook to negative from positive on Thursday to reflect the impact of the coronavirus crisis on a global sport that has yet to race in 2020.

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.

Ratan Tata invests in Moglix, Invictus Oncology

Ratan Tata invests in Moglix, Invictus Oncology

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

This is Tata's seventh investment this year.

RIL offers $20 bn worth stake in retail arm to Amazon: Report

RIL offers $20 bn worth stake in retail arm to Amazon: Report

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Credit Suisse said if the deal fructifies, then this will bring together the largest offline and online retailers in India.

PSUs became the biggest laggards on Indian bourses

PSUs became the biggest laggards on Indian bourses

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Market cap of government companies has remained unchanged in the past 8 years.

Want to buy diamonds, jewellery at cheap rates? Go online!

Want to buy diamonds, jewellery at cheap rates? Go online!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

'Irrespective of the price movement of gold, customers can lock in their purchase at Rs 28,000 per 10 grams of pure gold.'

Days after PM's Israel visit, cabinet approves deals with Palestine

Days after PM's Israel visit, cabinet approves deals with Palestine

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The two agreements were signed during Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's state visit to India in May.

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

PHOTOS: Indian women stun Australia with record chase in 1st T20I

PHOTOS: Indian women stun Australia with record chase in 1st T20I

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The Indian women's cricket team produced a superb all-round performance to chase down a record total and upstage World champions Australia by five wickets in the opening Twenty20 International in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

EV players suggest a reduction in the goods and services tax on batteries from 18 to 5 per cent as it would help push demand.

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The report, however, did not include sales of Flipkart's subsidiaries Myntra and Jabong.

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Exporters say their capacity utilisation has reached almost 70 per cent and that big firms have brought it up to as high as 85 per cent.

Big business: Rs 1 crore a day is not far away for Indiamart

Big business: Rs 1 crore a day is not far away for Indiamart

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The Intel Capital-funded portal bets big on its 'Big Business' plan to drive growth and is in talks with investors to raise up to Rs 300 cr.

Worried about the air you are breathing?

Worried about the air you are breathing?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Three IIT-M students have developed a smart air purifier that removes dust, pollen, pet dander, particulates and pollutants that cause us the most harm, like mould, viruses, bacteria and gaseous chemicals.

WFH Effect: Gadgets to make kitchen work easier

WFH Effect: Gadgets to make kitchen work easier

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

>Gadgets that make kitchen work easier and faster have gained momentum in the lockdown.

Unlock 5: Central govt allows multiplexes to open

Unlock 5: Central govt allows multiplexes to open

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

State and UT governments have been given the flexibility to take a decision on re-opening of schools and coaching institutions after October 15 in a graded manner.

What to check when you buy a car online

What to check when you buy a car online

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A consumer wins a case against a financial company for selling him a car online, but not transferring the ownership in his name.

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Two-time world champions West Indies will be the star attraction when 10 teams battle it out at next month's ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier for the two remaining places at the mega-event in 2019.

US celebrates I-Day with massive military parade

US celebrates I-Day with massive military parade

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Trump became the first US President in over 70 years to deliver an Independence Day address which the Opposition Democratic leaders criticised for what they alleged politicisation of the country's declaration of independence from Britain on July 4, 1776.

GST impact: Pain points in e-commerce remain

GST impact: Pain points in e-commerce remain

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Industry experts said the major pain point would be tax collection at source, which would create a rift between sellers and e-commerce companies.

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Hotels are using a combination of platforms to reach out to the guests. These include online travel agents among others. hotels in India are offering guests an option to pay now and stay later.

New Covid strain: MHA retains curbs in latest guidelines

New Covid strain: MHA retains curbs in latest guidelines

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it has issued fresh guidelines for surveillance with regard to COVID-19 that will remain in force till January 31, as it asked the states and union territories to keep a strict vigil to prevent any rise in cases during the New Year celebrations and the winter season.

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Bangalore Connection 1888 tries to reclaim a piece of the city's past.

'Ease of starting a business is where work is needed'

'Ease of starting a business is where work is needed'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'India cannot function the Chinese way and the sooner people realise that, the better it will be.'

Walmart to extend reach of its online wholesale platform

Walmart to extend reach of its online wholesale platform

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

At present, the US-based retail giant operates B2B e-commerce platform in four cities -- Lucknow, Hyderabad, Guntur and Vijayawada -- in the country.

Asian Para Games: India win 5 gold, Deepa wins 2nd bronze on penultimate day

Asian Para Games: India win 5 gold, Deepa wins 2nd bronze on penultimate day

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Deepa Malik produced her best effort in her fourth attempt, a 9.67 metre throw to win the bronze medal.

Flights may cost more thanks to Saudi oil crisis

Flights may cost more thanks to Saudi oil crisis

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The national carrier, which is already struggling with its fuel payments, spends Rs 6,000-7,000 crore annually on fuel. A 10 per cent hike in crude price would mean over Rs 50-58 crore of extra costs for the airline.

How Infosys can recover lost ground

How Infosys can recover lost ground

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Infosys needs to be more innovative and disruptive with its product and services, keeping its focus on growth.

RuPay, UPI set to pip global giants in retail transactions

RuPay, UPI set to pip global giants in retail transactions

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

An analysis for the first eight months of CY18 shows that the value of RuPay and UPI transactions constitute 65.2 per cent of all transactions done through debit and credit cards, in value terms, across retail outlets by the end of August.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

US retail major is in talks with Flipkart, Snapdeal, ShopClues and Grofers for partnership.

India's unicorn club is galloping along

India's unicorn club is galloping along

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Over the last 12 months, thanks to bold bets by venture capital firms like Sequoia, SoftBank Vision Fund, and foreign strategic investors like Naspers, pipeline of start-ups with potential to achieve $1 bn in valuation is at an all-time high.

Why airfares in India are likely to go up soon

Why airfares in India are likely to go up soon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Rising fuel prices, intense competition and inability to pass on spiralling expenses have been negatively impacting the domestic airlines.

'We will make India a global manufacturing hub'

'We will make India a global manufacturing hub'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'India can be the next growth leader for us.'

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

E-retailers festive season sales flouting FDI norms

E-retailers festive season sales flouting FDI norms

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The CAIT has complained to the Commerce Ministry to take action against these companies.

Demand fall pushes Tata Steel to cut capex by Rs 4Kcr

Demand fall pushes Tata Steel to cut capex by Rs 4Kcr

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The company's planned capex for 2019-2020, which was Rs 12,000 crore, has now been revised down to around Rs 8,000 crore.

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Engineering product firms were among the first to embrace AI and machine learning. And the early adopters are reaping gains.