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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.

Will unbeaten India deny Australia record 5th WT20 crown?

Will unbeaten India deny Australia record 5th WT20 crown?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Australia goes into the ICC women's T20 World Cup summit clash as favourites, but with India having stunned them on the opening night in Sydney, we could be in for the most electric final yet.

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.

Online retailers are here to stay despite odds

Online retailers are here to stay despite odds

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

These risks are viewed as more acute in the online world.

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years ago.

From outdoors to LG office, the unorthodox protests from Kejriwal

From outdoors to LG office, the unorthodox protests from Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The Delhi CM's protests have forced people to take notice, transforming what would otherwise be routine Delhi matters into issues of national interest.

Buffett's wit, humility, charm never fail to impress shareholders

Buffett's wit, humility, charm never fail to impress shareholders

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings are most awaited.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw among 'top 100 talented' people

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw among 'top 100 talented' people

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has been named in the world's top 100 'effective and talented' people by US-based 'Scientific American' magazine.

Why the rich give gold to temples

Why the rich give gold to temples

Rediff.com31 May 2016

'Rich Indians don't give cash, they give gold. Why?' 'Because cash is spent by temples on prasad or doing some charitable work.' 'Gold remains intact with god,' says Aakar Patel.

Rising Re may hit IT sector: Phaneesh

Rising Re may hit IT sector: Phaneesh

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Change in other variables would help in relaxing the effects of rupee appreciation

'PM will be available to CBI for questioning in coal scam'

'PM will be available to CBI for questioning in coal scam'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will make himself available to the Central Bureau of Investigation in the coal-gate investigation if a formal request is made, Union minister Kamal Nath said on Sunday.

Trespass case slapped against AAP MLA Alka Lamba

Trespass case slapped against AAP MLA Alka Lamba

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The case was filed after a video emerged in which Lamba and some of her supporters were seen vandalising shops in Chandni Chowk area while carrying out the anti-drugs drive early on Sunday.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Buffett donates $37 billion for charity

Buffett donates $37 billion for charity

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

In what is believed to be the largest charitable gift made in the US, the world's second richest man Warren Buffet plans to donate the bulk of his $44-billion fortune to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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.

A successful entrepreneur like 'Jack Ma' from India? Never

A successful entrepreneur like 'Jack Ma' from India? Never

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Tax demands and regulatory hassles, coupled with low internet density and sundry other problems, would have kept Mr Ma awfully busy - and small.

They cycled the length of India and this is what they learnt

They cycled the length of India and this is what they learnt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Siddarth Dudheria is the founder of Ride2Light, a group of motivated individuals who cycle to raise awareness and funds for various social causes.

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Anti-HIV/AIDS programme in AP

Anti-HIV/AIDS programme in AP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

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.'

ASK MAYANK: What's the right job for me?

ASK MAYANK: What's the right job for me?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

Nachiket Mor has his heart in the right place

Nachiket Mor has his heart in the right place

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

After a 25-year stint at ICICI Bank, Mor suddenly quit as he wanted to add more value in the bigger areas of health care and financial inclusion.

Modi's hardest task in 2021: Creating jobs

Modi's hardest task in 2021: Creating jobs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The biggest worry is not the shrinking of the labour market, but the collapse of good jobs.

PIX: Hollywood star Mandy Moore in India

PIX: Hollywood star Mandy Moore in India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Check out the pictures.

Services PMI slips second month in a row

Services PMI slips second month in a row

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

On the other hand, jobs increased for the 10th straight month in the manufacturing sector, albeit only slightly

Time to end tax havens: Richest 1% own 58% of India's total wealth

Time to end tax havens: Richest 1% own 58% of India's total wealth

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Globally, just 8 billionaires have same amount of wealth as the poorest 50% of the world population.

J-K flag removed from civil secretariat in Srinagar

J-K flag removed from civil secretariat in Srinagar

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Many Kashmiris termed the removing of that state flag as a "saddest moment for the J&K's history." Umar Ganie/Rediff.com reports from Srinagar.

Movies & cricket serious business for Tim Cook's future India plans

Movies & cricket serious business for Tim Cook's future India plans

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Apple CEO landed in Kanpur for IPL match as jet to Vizag was late; he also got to see Lucknow

Meet Analjit Singh's 'hand-brake'

Meet Analjit Singh's 'hand-brake'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'The smartest businessmen are shopkeepers as their return on investment is better than anyone else.'

Govt defends farm laws in RS; death warrants for farmers, says Oppn

Govt defends farm laws in RS; death warrants for farmers, says Oppn

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Countering the opposition claim that farmers across the country are agitated over the three new laws, he said that those in just one state are being misinformed and instigated.

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison steps aside

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison steps aside

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Ellison and the two new co-CEOs each stressed that nothing would change under the new management structure, with Ellison staying on as executive chairman and chief technology officer.

Life after <I>Indian Idol</I>!

Life after Indian Idol!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Ravinder Ravi, Indian Idol 's poorest contestant, is getting a face-lift while soaking in all the adulation

The 3 factors holding back Modi's 'Achche Din' for all

The 3 factors holding back Modi's 'Achche Din' for all

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

India's rising GDP may have propelled the middle class to become richer, buy new cars, travel around the world and build assets, but it further pushed the economically disadvantaged and poor into poverty and drudgery, says Devanik Saha.

'Are farmers goondas?'

'Are farmers goondas?'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'This is not the right way to speak about farmers. How can Kumaraswamy call farmers goondas?'

1st Warm-up: Dhoni's final match as captain ends in defeat

1st Warm-up: Dhoni's final match as captain ends in defeat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

England gave themselves a much-needed boost by beating Dhoni's India A side in their first warm-up match ahead of the limited overs series.

Meet the face of the Jamia students' protest

Meet the face of the Jamia students' protest

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Ladeeda Sakhaloon from Kannur district in Kerala has become the face of protests by Jamia Millia Islamia students against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act after they stood up to the cops who were chasing down the protesting students and beating them up, and a video of the same has gone viral on social media.