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China lands its rover on Mars, creates history

China lands its rover on Mars, creates history

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The rover, Zhurong, named after a god of fire and war in Chinese mythology, landed at the pre-selected area in Utopia Planitia on Mars, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com19 May 2020

For the first seven days, India's trajectory was close to that of the US and the UK, but the implementation of the lockdown from Day 8 seems to have helped us control the spread significantly despite our larger population.

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts California

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts California

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

This comes just a day after another tremor, with a 6.4 magnitude, jolted the state on Thursday.

Criminal complaint against Ramdev for COVID-19 drug claim

Criminal complaint against Ramdev for COVID-19 drug claim

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The complaint seeking registration of a first information report on cheating, criminal conspiracy and other charges was filed in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukesh Kumar here on Tuesday by Tamanna Hashmi, who identifies himself as a social worker and is often in news for his numerous court complaints against politicians over various issues.

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Rain or thundershowers have also been predicted in south interior Karnataka and at a few places over Coastal Karnataka and North interior Karnataka.

Was absolutely not surprised Trump got Covid: Fauci

Was absolutely not surprised Trump got Covid: Fauci

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

During the interview with the CBS, Fauci said it does not make sense to him why Trump "equates wearing a mask with weakness." Masks, Fauci maintained, "really do work."

Mystery Behind The Sinking Of The Moskva

Mystery Behind The Sinking Of The Moskva

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The symbolism of the sinking of a major naval ship is deeply complex and military history is replete with tales of how the loss of a single high value war ship perhaps impacted the larger war that the nation in question was engaged in, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

New York, the financial capital of the world, has emerged as the epicenter of the pandemic. More than 14,000 people have died in the city and over 2,00,000 lakh people have tested positive so far. Neighbouring New Jersey has more than 78,000 cases and 3,800 deaths.

US authorises Moderna vaccine for emergency use

US authorises Moderna vaccine for emergency use

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

According to an official statement, the FDA has determined that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has met the statutory criteria for issuance of an emergency use authorisation (EUA).

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

India's trade with the Gulf-Arab region stands at $180 billion. India needs the Gulf region more in terms of trade, investments and employment than the other way round. When it comes to faith, the Gulf-Arab nations have not been found wanting at any point in time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Problems related to bones, muscles persist post Covid

Problems related to bones, muscles persist post Covid

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The systemic inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 adversely impacts the musculoskeletal system. Inflammatory molecules break the muscle fiber protein and decrease muscle protein synthesis leading to decreased muscle strength and also weaken bones.

How to keep your woman happy in bed

How to keep your woman happy in bed

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Turns out, women have more diverse preferences related to sexual pleasure than believed.

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Ashish Jha, the head of Harvard's Global Health Institute, said the 200,000 death toll is "not just a guess". Currently 800-1000 people are dying daily in America from the virus and all data suggest that the situation is going to get worse.

Covishield, Covaxin work against Delta, other variants: Govt

Covishield, Covaxin work against Delta, other variants: Govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Vaccines Covishield and Covaxin work against SARS-CoV-2 variants Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta, while effectiveness tests against the Delta Plus variant is ongoing, the government said.

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Unanimously confirmed by the Senate last week, Panchanathan, 58, from the Arizona State University, replaces White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Dr Kelvin Droegemeier who served as Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.

India among top 5 innovation destinations

India among top 5 innovation destinations

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Bengaluru added four of the eight new innovation centres to emerge as the fifth global hub for innovation.

Indian-origin journalist wins Pulitzer Prize

Indian-origin journalist wins Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Megha Rajagopalan's Xinjiang series won the Pulitzer Prize in the International Reporting category.

'Terrorists have nothing to hope for in their life'

'Terrorists have nothing to hope for in their life'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Meet Professor V S Subrahmanian, who has made predicting acts of terrorism his business.

India witnesses biggest single-day spike with 13,586 cases

India witnesses biggest single-day spike with 13,586 cases

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

India registered over 10,000 cases for the eighth day in a row.

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Hydroxychloroquine has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the COVID-19 and it is being tested on more than 1,500 coronavirus patients in New York.

UK hits daily COVID-19 tests target of 1L; toll at 27,510

UK hits daily COVID-19 tests target of 1L; toll at 27,510

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The officials revealed that hospital admissions, particularly in London which was way ahead in terms of the infection than other parts of Britain, is continuing a downward trend and the number of people in critical care is also falling across the board.

Very low risk to newborns from Covid +ve moms: Study

Very low risk to newborns from Covid +ve moms: Study

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

To reduce the risk of transmitting the SARS-CoV-2 virus to newborns after delivery, the researchers said the hospital staff practised social distancing, wore masks, and placed COVID-positive moms in private rooms.

Spice up your food to reduce fat intake

Spice up your food to reduce fat intake

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A new study has found that adding just a small amount of everyday herbs and spices to vegetables and reduced-calorie meals may make those foods more appetizing to consumers, which could ultimately help the eater cut down on dietary fat.

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

a team led by ecologist Uma Ramakrishnan and her student Vinay Sagar from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, have discovered that the coat colouration and patterning which make the wild cats appear dark boil down to a single mutation

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.

IMD warns of very heavy rainfall in Odisha; sea to turn 'very rough'

IMD warns of very heavy rainfall in Odisha; sea to turn 'very rough'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The weather office cautioned the fishermen not to venture into sea in the Odisha Coast.

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India is looking at near close to double-digit growth this year and the country will be one of the fastest-growing economies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The minister also emphasised that she expects the economic growth next year to be in the range of 7.5-8.5 per cent, which will be sustained for the next decade.

COVID-19: Record 4,591 Americans die in last 24 hours

COVID-19: Record 4,591 Americans die in last 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The virus has infected over 6,71,000 people and claimed more than 33,000 lives, the highest for any country in the world.

US lifts global travel alert, urges citizens not to visit India, China

US lifts global travel alert, urges citizens not to visit India, China

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Do not travel to India due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism'

Spotting chink in BJP armour, SP, allies target Jat votes in UP

Spotting chink in BJP armour, SP, allies target Jat votes in UP

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The Jat vote is crucial in winning at least 40 assembly seats in Western UP, which has been in the grip of a widespread farmer movement, reports Nitin Kumar.

US students who took Covaxin, Sputnik asked to get re-vaccinated

US students who took Covaxin, Sputnik asked to get re-vaccinated

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

These vaccines have not yet been approved by the World Health Organization

Now, tech-driven solutions to track coronavirus patients

Now, tech-driven solutions to track coronavirus patients

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Bengaluru-based Healthtech start-up Mfine has rolled out a coronavirus assessment feature which enables virtual medical consultation to assess patients who have flu-like symptoms. Portea and Haptik habe developed chatbots, which will disseminate information related to coronavirus.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

While Ramdev claimed that Ayurved-based 'Coronil and Swasari' medicine have shown 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on COVID-19 infected patients except those on a life support system, the Ayush Ministry sought from the company detailed report on composition, testing and other data of the drugs.

Nasa discovers entire solar system like ours

Nasa discovers entire solar system like ours

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Kepler-90i -- a sizzling hot, rocky planet that orbits its star once every 14.4 days -- was found using machine learning from Google to scour data from NASA's planet-hunting Kepler Telescope.

India's children may get 2 Covid vaccines by December

India's children may get 2 Covid vaccines by December

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

While Bharat Biotech's Covaxin is in trials among children already, Serum Institute of India will begin Novavax vaccine trials on children from July, whereas the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for adolescents in the United States; and Cadila Healthcare's ZyCoV-D has done trials on 12 year-olds and above already, reports Sohini Das.

India records 77 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 35,365

India records 77 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 35,365

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A total of 77 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 27 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, 17 from Gujarat, 11 from West Bengal, seven each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, three from Delhi, two from Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and one from Karnataka.

A day after biz meet in Delhi, Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facility

A day after biz meet in Delhi, Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facility

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday visited the facilities of German automotive major Bosch.

How COVID-19 affects your brain

How COVID-19 affects your brain

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'There are different reasons for brain involvement depending on how the virus has entered the body.' 'If the virus enters the brain from the nose, the impairment will be different as opposed to if the virus impairs other organs which in turn impair the brain.' 'If it affects the lungs or heart, there can still be brain changes from secondary effects of reduction in oxygen delivery, or reduction in blood supply to the brain.'