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CRPF officer feeds needy in village using his savings

CRPF officer feeds needy in village using his savings

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The 48-year-old trooper prepares ration packets, using his savings, for the poor in his village.

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Many are testing hybrid models including getting small batches to work, rotating staff every week, introducing shifts and allowing certain functions to operate from office in small numbers.

Jhunjhunwala rejigged stake in 11 firms in Q4

Jhunjhunwala rejigged stake in 11 firms in Q4

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Currently, the investor and his family's net worth in listed firms stands at Rs 8,517 crore, compared to Rs 8,388 crore as of March 31, 2020.

US, Europeans ban flights to Israel over Gaza rocket threat

US, Europeans ban flights to Israel over Gaza rocket threat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Several international airlines on Wednesday halted flights to Israel indefinitely, citing security concerns as high-level diplomatic efforts failed to yield any result to end the 16-day conflict that has killed 640 Palestinians and 31 Israelis.

Nigeria: Captors free 2 kidnapped Indians

Nigeria: Captors free 2 kidnapped Indians

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Authorities originally reported that the two hostages were Lebanese employees of a construction company, but later said they were Indians working in agriculture.

Now fly non-stop from Mumbai to NY

Now fly non-stop from Mumbai to NY

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

American carrier Delta Air Lines has launched a non-stop flight connecting New York and Mumbai with officials expressing confidence that it would prove popular with tourists and business people alike.

IN PICS: GANGASAGAR MELA, the Kumbh of the east

IN PICS: GANGASAGAR MELA, the Kumbh of the east

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The Gangasagar pilgrimage and fair is the second largest congregation of mankind after the holy Kumbha Mela at Prayag.

'Even if a third wave comes, we must keep it to a ripple rather let it surge to a tidal wave'

'Even if a third wave comes, we must keep it to a ripple rather let it surge to a tidal wave'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'A third wave is possible, but we must try to restrict it to a low level by adopting all personal protection and public policy measures to prevent viral transmission, while speeding up vaccination.'

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Travel bubbles, also called travel bridges or green corridors, do away with the waiting period for travellers from certain countries. They are reciprocal in nature, meaning flyers from both countries will enjoy similar benefits.

How thieves steal crude oil in Nigeria

How thieves steal crude oil in Nigeria

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The underground industry is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.

Indo-Canadian woman found dead

Indo-Canadian woman found dead

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Rajini says Modi charismatic leader like Nehru, Rajiv

Rajini says Modi charismatic leader like Nehru, Rajiv

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The veteran star likened Modi to tall leaders of India, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, A B Vajpayee, K Kamaraj, C N Annadurai, M G Ramachandran, M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa.

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Only half India's population has received the first shot of Covishield and Covaxin and the government's immediate task is to first vaccinate its adult population before placing its focus on children.

How to STAY SAFE after Vaccination

How to STAY SAFE after Vaccination

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Chances of getting the disease are not reduced, either after one dose or both doses of the vaccine.' 'And the probability of getting the infection -- you need to differentiate infection from disease -- by getting vaccinated is almost unaltered, be it single dose or two doses.' 'But your chances of developing moderate to severe disease, after getting infected, gets reduced with every dose you receive.'

When you engineer a virus, you leave behind...'

When you engineer a virus, you leave behind...'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'...signatures.' 'But such signatures are missing in this virus.'

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'The JF-17 is the aircraft of today and the Tejas is the aircraft of tomorrow.'

How a little known city became China's economic powerhouse

How a little known city became China's economic powerhouse

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Based on Foshan's projected GDP growth from 2010 to 2025, Foreign Policy and the McKinsey Global Institute ranked it as the world's 13th most dynamic city.

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Over 10 Indian start-ups with total valuations of $84 billion (some are planning fresh fund-raising) are bracing to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next 36 months. While the size of their IPOs is under discussion, estimates are that they would together raise a minimum of over $8-10 billion during the initial listing.

How industrial waste is polluting Sundarbans' ecosystem

How industrial waste is polluting Sundarbans' ecosystem

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

The research, conducted by a group of scientists from Calcutta University and Techno India University, says there has been a steady increase in the percentage of toxic heavy metals leading to the gradual deterioration of water there.

Further turbulence for Jet as top execs bail out

Further turbulence for Jet as top execs bail out

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The top executives who have put in their papers with immediate effect include Jet's chief executive officer (CEO) Vinay Dube, chief finance officer (CFO) and deputy CEO Amit Agarwal and company secretary Kuldeep Sharma.

Army helps polio patients, others from remote area in J&K

Army helps polio patients, others from remote area in J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Polio patients Imtiyaz and Ulfat, and Priya, suffering from nervous disorder, have all the reasons to thank the army

Major earthquake lurking under India, Bangladesh, reveals study

Major earthquake lurking under India, Bangladesh, reveals study

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Scientists said they have new evidence of increasing strain where two tectonic plates underlie the world's largest river delta.

Indian sailors held by pirates in Nigeria freed

Indian sailors held by pirates in Nigeria freed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Five Indian sailors kidnapped off Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta and held captive for more than a month have been released by the pirates, a spokesman said on Saturday.

Jobs lost due to lockdown, homes ravaged by cyclone: Migrants' plight

Jobs lost due to lockdown, homes ravaged by cyclone: Migrants' plight

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Migrant labourers in South 24 Parganas who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown are left with nothing due to the monstrous cyclone now.

164 feared killed in Nigeria boat mishap

164 feared killed in Nigeria boat mishap

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

At least 164 people have been feared killed after a wooden boat capsized off the coast of Nigeria. The boat conveying 166 passengers capsized nearly 40 nautical miles off the Nigerian coast on Tuesday.

Questions arise about banks' role in FIFA bribery case

Questions arise about banks' role in FIFA bribery case

Rediff.com28 May 2015

A raft of banks could face tough questions in the sweeping US crackdown on alleged corruption in global soccer as prosecutors review how much they knew about millions of dollars in bribes flowing through the US banking system to accounts around the world.

Bypoll in Karunanidhi's constituency Tiruvarur cancelled

Bypoll in Karunanidhi's constituency Tiruvarur cancelled

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Tiruvarur is one of the worst-hit districts in the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu due to severe cyclonic storm Gaja in November, 2018.

Rivers in Mahanadi system on rise

Rivers in Mahanadi system on rise

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

Four columns of army and naval divers arrived in Bhubaneswar on Saturday to assist in rescue and relief operations.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'Vaccinations are not a 100% guarantee'

'Vaccinations are not a 100% guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'The reality of this virus is that as long as it is circulating, it can mutate into new variants and by the time you realise that this is a new virus, which is more dangerous, and more transmissible, it is too late.'

Cauvery row: Farmers launch fast, central team in B'lore

Cauvery row: Farmers launch fast, central team in B'lore

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Protests against release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu snowballed in the river basin areas on Thursday, as a central team arrived in Bangalore to assess the water storage levels.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Passengers barred from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on planes

Passengers barred from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on planes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

However, a passenger can carry such phones on board in switch off mode and in cabin baggage

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Budding RTI activist from Chennai files request with ONGC. Instead of response, police comes asking about her.

PE players see new opportunities in post-COVID world

PE players see new opportunities in post-COVID world

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Private equity players said their research had shown that the PE share after COVID-19 could go up to 8-10 per cent.

10 jargon phrases that makes you sound intelligent at work

10 jargon phrases that makes you sound intelligent at work

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Are you an average employee, who wants to excel at at work? Read on...

China to build world's biggest mega city

China to build world's biggest mega city

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

In six years, China is set to build world's biggest mega city developing nine cities around the Pearl River Delta.

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Indications are that Modi will have words of encouragement for Stalin, and the meeting is likely to be much less acrimonious than critics of either would want it to be. notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

It's a man-made marvel! After several delays and budget overruns, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge was officially opened on Tuesday, marking the completion of the longest sea-crossing bridge ever built, nine years after construction began. Here's everything you needed to know about this bridge of steel.