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'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

Briton who hurled racist abuse at NRI faces jail

Briton who hurled racist abuse at NRI faces jail

Rediff.com2 May 2012

A woman who hurled racist abuse at an Indian-origin man on the London Underground is likely to be jailed after admitting her offence when a video of the incident went viral on the Internet and the police launched an investigation.

Sudha fails in Olympics 'A' standard attempt

Sudha fails in Olympics 'A' standard attempt

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Asian Games gold-medallist Sudha Singh ran a below par 9:53.94s to finish fifth in women's 3,000m steeplechase in the Bottrop Gala International Meet in Germany.

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold & silver

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold & silver

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The government on Tuesday hiked the import tariff value on gold to $388 per 10 grams and that on silver to $487 per kg taking cues from global market.

Memo issue: Ijaz will not come to Pak

Memo issue: Ijaz will not come to Pak

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Fearing arrest, Pakistani- American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the central figure in the memo scandal, on Monday said he would not visit Islamabad to depose before a judicial panel probing the matter and wants his testimony to be recorded either in London or Zurich.

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The home ministry's notice to Gandhi was sent in response to a complaint filed by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy.

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran.

Tatra row: CBI's restraint order against Ravi Rishi

Tatra row: CBI's restraint order against Ravi Rishi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday issued a restraint order to prevent London-based NRI businessman Ravi Rishi, an accused in a case of alleged irregularities in purchase of Tatra trucks for the army, from moving out of the country.

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

CJI Gogoi said the conduct and sensitivity displayed by Justice Sikri as a judge will continue to inspire the young.

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Since 2000, China has had the world's largest outflow of HNIs.

India could begin extradition process in UK against Nirav Modi

India could begin extradition process in UK against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Modi wanted in India for an alleged Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud arrived in London earlier this year on an Indian passport.

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The Indian Medical Association and the Mumbai Association of Medical Consultant have written a letter to Narendra Modi expressing disappointment over his statement during the Bharat ki Baat Sabke saath event in London.

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

A Westminster magistrate court on Monday heard further arguments on India's plea for extradition of Ravi Shankaran, the main accused in the naval war room leak case. The arguments remained inconclusive.

PICS: United scrape past Spurs to end perfect tour

PICS: United scrape past Spurs to end perfect tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

United youth product Gomes, 18, struck after Spurs' Lucas Moura cancelled out Anthony Martial's first-half opener and gave the 20-time Premier League champions another victory after they beat Perth Glory, Leeds United and Inter Milan.

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

No Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and in that tie, held in Lahore, India had won 4-0.

Miss South Africa is Miss World!

Miss South Africa is Miss World!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

South African model, Rolene Strauss is the new Miss World.

Wow! Only black celebs featured on this calendar

Wow! Only black celebs featured on this calendar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Presenting the behind-the-scenes pics from the Pirelli Calendar 2018 shot by Tim Walker in London.

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The United Kingdom has voted by 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak while others, such as West Ham United and Southampton, have said their players have accepted wage deferrals. While CA announced plans to furlough almost 80% of staff last week, putting them on 20 per cent pay until June 30 when it is hoped more will be known about how long government curbs to control the coronavirus will last.

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

If the deal is indeed being considered, this will be the first time that Ambani will be putting his money in a print media venture since he and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, split businesses to form their own groups

Dawood aide Mirchi to be deported to India in 2012?

Dawood aide Mirchi to be deported to India in 2012?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Iqbal Mirchi, drug lord and aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was released on bail in London on October 20. And India's chase of Mirchi continues 17 years after he fled the nation. However, not all hope is lost. There's a possibility of him being deported some time next year. Toral Varia reports

Jamaican athletes were rarely tested before 2012 Olympics?

Jamaican athletes were rarely tested before 2012 Olympics?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The World Anti-Doping Agency expressed its frustration after plans to launch an ''extraordinary'' audit into allegations that Jamaica's athletes were rarely drug-tested before the London 2012 Games were pushed back until 2014.

World economy may be slipping into depression: Rajan

World economy may be slipping into depression: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Rajan, who has been warning against competitive monetary policy easing by central banks, however, said the situation is different in India where RBI still needs to bring down lending rates to spur investments.

China issues corruption warning after elite sports training centre visits

China issues corruption warning after elite sports training centre visits

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

China's top graft buster followed up a series of inspections of elite sports training centres by reiterating its warning against corruption in the run-up to the Rio Olympics on Monday.

Bofors payoffs: CBI to keep digging

Bofors payoffs: CBI to keep digging

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Even in the absence of a formal extradition treaty with Italy, where Quattrocchi is believed to be living, CBI would take all possible efforts through legal and diplomatic channels to obtain his presence to face trial in the Bofors case.

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Rape incidents happen, can't be prevented sometimes, says Union minister

Rape incidents happen, can't be prevented sometimes, says Union minister

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Santosh Gangwar said that a hue and cry should not be created if one or two such incidents rake up in a big country like India.

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

All the three, aged between 25 and 33 are believed to be of Pakistani origin

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The government on Friday hiked the import tariff value on gold to $363 per 10 gram in line with global prices.

If Rajan does go, it would not be the end of the world

If Rajan does go, it would not be the end of the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

A two-year extension at the helm of the RBI still looks a real possibility

Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval Test

Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Alastair Cook marked The Oval's 100th Test match with a familiarly stubborn unbeaten half-century, standing firm as the home side battled to 149 for four against South Africa at tea on an absorbing first day of the third Test on Thursday.

British Airways offers up to 50% off on select flights from India

British Airways offers up to 50% off on select flights from India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Domestic carriers, including newly-launched AirAsia India and regional airline Costa too have lowered their fares through these offers

Kingfisher diverted Rs 263 crore of IDBI loan for personal use

Kingfisher diverted Rs 263 crore of IDBI loan for personal use

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The charge sheet has now paved way for the CBI to approach authorities in the UK for deportation of Mallya.

NDTV's Prannoy Roy booked for FDI norms violation

NDTV's Prannoy Roy booked for FDI norms violation

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

It is alleged that the company floated 32 subsidiaries in several tax haven countries to bring foreign funds to India through sham transactions.

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

There was no word on whether or when Patel would be talking to the media about his priorities and plan of action as head of Mint Street

Aurbindo Pharma inks deal with AstraZeneca

Aurbindo Pharma inks deal with AstraZeneca

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Drugmaker Aurobindo Pharma on Monday said it has entered into licensing and supply agreements with London-based pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to supply several solid dosage and sterile products for emerging markets.

Sports Shorts: EB's Ali suffers heart attack; Harikrishna loses to Kramnik

Sports Shorts: EB's Ali suffers heart attack; Harikrishna loses to Kramnik

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Football Briefs: Bolt likely to sign with Aussie football club

Football Briefs: Bolt likely to sign with Aussie football club

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sensex dives 205 points on RBI status quo, inflation outlook

Sensex dives 205 points on RBI status quo, inflation outlook

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The wider Nifty hit a low of 10,033.35 before finishing at 10,044.10, down 74.15 points or 0.73 per cent.