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US allows use of plasma treatment for COVID patients

US allows use of plasma treatment for COVID patients

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration said on Sunday that over 70,000 patients in the country had been treated with convalescent plasma, which is made using the blood of people who have recovered from coronavirus infections.

Will India become a major printing hub?

Will India become a major printing hub?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Americans wear garments made all over the English-knowing world.

Index heavyweights lift Sensex, Nifty to lifetime highs

Index heavyweights lift Sensex, Nifty to lifetime highs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Dr Reddy's was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, TCS, HCL Tech, Infosys and Reliance Industries. On the other hand, L&T, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards.

The Tandav Ruckus and its OTT FALLOUT

The Tandav Ruckus and its OTT FALLOUT

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha.

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Trade tensions between India and the US have been rising with President Donald Trump complaining that tariffs imposed by New Delhi on American products were "no longer acceptable".

World Cup PHOTOS: Neymar shines as Brazil beat Mexico to reach quarters

World Cup PHOTOS: Neymar shines as Brazil beat Mexico to reach quarters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Brazil roared in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday as Neymar shone with a goal and an assist that dumped the central Americans out at the last 16 stage for the seventh straight occasion.

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Expressing concern over the situation in Afghanistan, a group of eminent persons, including former ministers K Natwar Singh, Yashwant Sinha and Mani Shankar Aiyar, on Wednesday urged the government to continue engaging with the Taliban and not allow any political party to use the developments in that country to communally polarise Indian society for electoral gains.

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Stones headed England in front in the eighth minute, losing his marker to angle home a Kieran Trippier corner before captain Kane made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute with his third goal of the tournament, an emphatically struck penalty after Jesse Lingard was pushed over in the box by Fidel Escobar.

Neymar histrionics risk making him his own worst enemy

Neymar histrionics risk making him his own worst enemy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

He often wastes good attacking chances by choosing to take a tumble instead and, at a crucial stage during the second half, his behaviour had a contagious effect and his team mates became distracted by all the fuss he created.

US Open venue to host 350-bed temporary hospital

US Open venue to host 350-bed temporary hospital

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

A portion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is set to transform into a 350-bed temporary hospital on Tuesday, the USTA said, as the coronavirus outbreak strains resources in New York City, which as been dramatically affected by the pandemic. The site of the US Open and the crown jewel of American tennis, the venue has been thrust into the fray amid a medical crisis that has gripped the world and brought professional sports to a sudden and indefinite halt.

U-17 WC: Iraq eye historic knockout spot, France aim to continue run

U-17 WC: Iraq eye historic knockout spot, France aim to continue run

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Making their second Under-17 World Cup appearance, Iraq have been the surprise package of the proverbial 'group of death' as they are well placed to advance to the knockout stage following a spirited 1-1 draw against two-time champions Mexico, and a 3-0 rout of Latin American giants Chile.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A much-changed Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B for the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in Goiania.

What if it is not Modi vs Rahul in 2024?

What if it is not Modi vs Rahul in 2024?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

It won't be wise old Modi versus an immature Pappu any longer. It will be Modi versus a whole collection of experienced Opposition leaders, predicts Vir Sanghvi.

Afghanistan, terror sanctuaries in Pak on agenda for Blinken's India visit

Afghanistan, terror sanctuaries in Pak on agenda for Blinken's India visit

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

The two sides are also expected to explore ways to deepen defence collaboration, including exercises, defence transfers and technologies ahead of the next edition of the 2+2 defence and foreign ministerial dialogue to be held in the US later this year, they said.

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'One police officer told me that trials take forever, conviction rates are low.' 'So one way to judge states' performance on handling crime is through the 'recovery rate' of their police.' 'The fastest way to get recovery is by torturing the accused.'

Covid Wanes, Credit Card Spending Rises

Covid Wanes, Credit Card Spending Rises

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Spends are likely to increase from the current levels because recovery is yet to fully be over.'

Assured of win, Biden-Harris start work on health, economy

Assured of win, Biden-Harris start work on health, economy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

'We may be opponents - but we are not enemies. We are America'

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As we celebrate 20 years of the epic, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the cast and sees what they have been up to since.

Expect to have real, inclusive govt in Afghanistan: US

Expect to have real, inclusive govt in Afghanistan: US

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The United States, Blinken said, is committed to looking at everything done from day one through the present and draw lessons from it.

Visionary Budget or worse than Pranab Mukherjee's?

Visionary Budget or worse than Pranab Mukherjee's?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The sad truth is that the debt-to-GDP ratio will shoot up close to 90 per cent in the coming year, and the fiscal deficit glide path does not promise to reduce it substantially any time soon, predicts Mihir S Sharma.

The Man in the Middle of the Twitter Storm

The Man in the Middle of the Twitter Storm

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

When the Delhi police served him a notice in May for a case involving tagging some political leaders' tweets as carrying manipulated media, a spirited Maheshwari said he was employed by Twitter Communications Private Limited, and not Twitter Inc, and, therefore, could not help them. The authorities were understandably not pleased.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

US wants to host T20 World Cup

US wants to host T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The US gained one-day international status at the beginning of 2019 and beat Scotland in December. Higgins is eyeing Test status within the next decade.

What PM and CMs can learn from this Collector

What PM and CMs can learn from this Collector

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Dr Rajendra Bharud has done what no other district collector in India could do as the pandemic ravaged the nation. He not only made Nandurbar district oxygen surplus, but ensured that the supply of life-saving oxygen remained uninterrupted for patients -- something even Delhi and Mumbai hospitals have not achieved yet.

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Spending at restaurants and bars grew more than 8 per cent compared to the year before.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The independent autopsy, however, contradicts the Hennepin County autopsy report that found heart disease, hypertension and potential intoxicants contributed to Floyd's death.

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Called the US Citizenship Act of 2021, the legislation modernises the immigration system, and also proposes to eliminate the per country cap for employment-based green cards, a move that would benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals whose current wait period for legal permanent residency runs into several decades.

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A number of prominent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, recently rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

An alert government in Delhi should have begun government-to-government discussions with Moscow the moment it came to know that Russians were developing a vaccine. That is to say, almost an year's time has been lost, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Social media giant accused of anti-competitive conduct by abusing its market power to create a monopoly and crushing smaller competitors.

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Robust military preparedness along the entire perimeter of our nation is the only iron-clad permanent guarantee for our security, asserts Vivek Gumaste.

PIX: Chelsea crush Tottenham to go joint top

PIX: Chelsea crush Tottenham to go joint top

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Blatter shrugs off Figo dictator jibe

Blatter shrugs off Figo dictator jibe

Rediff.com26 May 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter shrugged off Luis Figo's accusation he had turned world soccer's ruling body into a dictatorship.

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Despite recent developments that have accelerated the impending extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been in custody in London's Wandsworth Prison for over two years, the last month has seen his uncle Mehul Choksi dominate the headlines instead with his circus-like exhibition in the Caribbean that has involved red herrings such as a "girlfriend", to whom his wife seemed to have no objection, and possibly concocted stories of being kidnapped and manhandled. Choksi was widely regarded as Modi's Svengali in Mumbai when he returned from Belgium to expand his business. He had fled to Antigua well before news around how Modi finagled thousands of crores from Punjab National Bank (PNB) and other institutions through a series of allegedly coordinated and fraudulent actions involving letters of undertaking, or LoUs.

Suniel Shetty to be grand marshall at NYC's I-Day parade

Suniel Shetty to be grand marshall at NYC's I-Day parade

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The annual cultural extravaganza will run through several streets of Madison Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, featuring tableaux by various Indian-American organisations, marching bands, police contingents and cultural performances by young Indian-American children.

Pakistan is playing with fire

Pakistan is playing with fire

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'By annoying the Arabs and cozying up to Iran, Pakistan may end up losing Arab economic support, annoying the Americans and increase Shia-Sunni tensions domestically,' Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) points out.

Pentagon releases video of Baghdadi raid

Pentagon releases video of Baghdadi raid

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Releasing a few short videos of the strike, US Central Command Commander Gen Kenneth Mckenzie told reporters at a Pentagon news conference that after the raid, Baghdadi's compound looks 'pretty much like a parking lot with large potholes'.

What changed the India-US relationship forever

What changed the India-US relationship forever

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

In the mid-1980s, India and the US struggled to arrive at sufficient confidence for Washington to even sell a supercomputer to India for monsoon prospecting. Now, the most sensitive military technologies, data, and intelligence resources are being shared. This would not have happened without that one, big deal that changed the fundamentals of India-US relations, notes Shekhar Gupta.