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Could This Man Be India's Next President?

Could This Man Be India's Next President?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari reveal that Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's name is now doing the rounds as President Kovind's likely successor.

A Bird's Eye View Of Delhi's Election

A Bird's Eye View Of Delhi's Election

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

I watched from my balcony and found that during the next eight hours up to 5.30 pm, not one prospective voter was seen to go to the Congress table, notes Rashme Sehgal. The rush was all around the BJP table.

SC asks Kerala HC to reconsider pre-arrest bail pleas in ISRO case

SC asks Kerala HC to reconsider pre-arrest bail pleas in ISRO case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court said on Monday it will ask the Kerala high court to consider afresh the anticipatory bail pleas of four people, including a former director general of police (DGP), in a case of alleged frame-up of scientist Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 ISRO espionage matter.

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

If the fear of ED could drive the powerful people of today to be honest or at least be minimally corrupt, will it not be a great thing for our nation?, asks Sudhir Bisht.

German footwear maker to exit China, come to India

German footwear maker to exit China, come to India

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Casa Everz Gmbh, the owner of Germany-based healthy footwear brand Von Wellx, will be shifting its entire shoe production of over three million pairs annually in China to India with an initial investment of Rs 110 crore, according to a top official of the company's licensee Iatric Industries Pvt Ltd. A new manufacturing unit will be set up with a production capacity of over three million pairs in Uttar Pradesh through a collaboration with Iatric Industries Pvt Ltd as part of an understanding with the state government.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

Covid will be reduced to an endemic in future: Experts

Covid will be reduced to an endemic in future: Experts

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

"Zero is an unlikely figure. The virus is mutating and it is difficult to predict it's future behaviour,

Pharma industry posts 51.5% growth in April sales

Pharma industry posts 51.5% growth in April sales

Rediff.com8 May 2021

When compared to the domestic sales of April 2019, the growth is around 37 per cent. However, compared to the previous month (March), the growth is 18.4 per cent.

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the other prominent faces for the ruling BJP who tasted defeat in the elections was its state president Subhash Barala.

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

At least 13 people, including the prime accused, have been arrested so far for allegedly lynching an All Assam Students' Union leader in Jorhat city, while the outfit on Tuesday vowed not to keep quiet until the culprits were given 'exemplary punishment.'

Four states report 14 new Omicron cases, India tally rises to 87

Four states report 14 new Omicron cases, India tally rises to 87

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

While Karnataka reported five new cases, Delhi and Telangana reported four each, and Gujarat reported one fresh case of the Omicron variant.

Doctors advise caution as Covid positivity rate rises

Doctors advise caution as Covid positivity rate rises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

People must be vigilant, follow all safety norms and not let a sense of complacency set in, several doctors said a day after the positivity rate in the city was --- the highest in two months.

'22 deaths not due to oxygen mock drill': UP hospital gets clean chit

'22 deaths not due to oxygen mock drill': UP hospital gets clean chit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The enquiry had been ordered by the Agra administration last week after a video clip surfaced on social media in which the owner of the city's Shri Paras Hospital was purportedly heard saying that he conducted a "mock drill" in which oxygen supply was cut off for COVID-19 patients for five minutes.

Pharma stocks make a comeback as Covid cases surge

Pharma stocks make a comeback as Covid cases surge

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

However, experts caution that investors should not expect the big returns they got from the sector between March and September 2020.

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

At least 12 passengers were killed and two others missing after a Maharashtra state transport bus fell into the Narmada river from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Monday, officials said.

FIR registered by Rhea illegal: Sushant's family lawyer

FIR registered by Rhea illegal: Sushant's family lawyer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Singh said he will take strong action to ensure that the FIR, which names Rajput's sister Priyanka Singh, Dr Tarun Kumar of RML Hospital, Delhi and others under various sections of the IPC, and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, does not deflect the trials in another direction.

'Modi shouldn't attend Ram temple ceremony as PM'

'Modi shouldn't attend Ram temple ceremony as PM'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Modi's presence at the evnt would open wounds, the Hyderabad MP said.

Understanding Jada Pinkett's hair loss condition

Understanding Jada Pinkett's hair loss condition

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

It affects men and women across all countries and ethnicities, with a lifetime risk of about two per cent.

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

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

17-yr-old rape victim dies after sleeping pills overdose

17-yr-old rape victim dies after sleeping pills overdose

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Kamla Nagar police station in-charge Vijay Sisodia on Wednesday said an inquiry is underway to find out how the girl got sleeping pills in the shelter home.

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.

Jamia professor says he 'failed non-Muslim students', suspended

Jamia professor says he 'failed non-Muslim students', suspended

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Professor Dr Abrar Ahmed, however, said his tweet had been 'misunderstood' and he had posted it as a 'satire' on how minorities are being 'targeted' by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A government doctor said hospitals in Delhi are wary of admitting more patients amid a serious shortage of oxygen in the city.

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Sputnik V production begins in India; 100mn jabs to be manufactured per year

Sputnik V production begins in India; 100mn jabs to be manufactured per year

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Domestic pharma major Panacea Biotec in collaboration with Russian sovereign wealth fund Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has begun the production of 'Sputnik V' COVID-19 vaccine in India, according to a joint statement issued.

COVID-19 patient 'tied' to hospital bed over non-payment, probe ordered

COVID-19 patient 'tied' to hospital bed over non-payment, probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

However, City Hospital director Dr Varun Bajaj said the 65-year-old patient, who is claimed to be around 80 years old in media reports, was discharged on Friday 'without taking the due amount'. "The patient was having intestinal problems and in order to administer the medicine, his legs were tied to the bed while his hands were held by his family during the process," Bajaj claimed.

111 Omicron cases in India now after highest single-day rise

111 Omicron cases in India now after highest single-day rise

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

People must also avoid mass gatherings, and new year celebrations need to be at low intensity, the government said.

Rectal bleeding reported in 5 Covid patients; 1 dead

Rectal bleeding reported in 5 Covid patients; 1 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Five COVID-19 patients have suffered cytomegalovirus-related rectal bleeding at a leading private facility in New Delhi during the second wave of the pandemic, hospital authorities said on Tuesday and claimed it was being reported for the 'first time' in immunocompetent persons.

PIX: Varun, Sara watch Student Of The Year 2

PIX: Varun, Sara watch Student Of The Year 2

Rediff.com10 May 2019

It is showtime in Bollywood!

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Given the pressure from India Inc and the banking fraternity, it is surmised that the portfolio rejig will take place before April.

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The study has predicted that confirmed COVID-19 cases reported daily will show a rising graph till the end of June. "A clear downward trend in the confirmed cases is likely to be observed each day from the second week of July," Nandadulal Bairagi, a senior professor of Jadavpur University who was involved in the project told PTI.

Covid-19 surge: Top Delhi hospitals get fresh oxygen supply

Covid-19 surge: Top Delhi hospitals get fresh oxygen supply

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A record 28,395 coronavirus cases and 277 deaths marked the aggravation of the pandemic situation in Delhi on Tuesday as the positivity rate shot up to 32.82 per cent -- meaning every third sample came out positive -- amid a "serious oxygen crisis" unfolding in the city.

Gangrape: Committee formed to monitor girl's treatment

Gangrape: Committee formed to monitor girl's treatment

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The government on Thursday constituted a committee of five eminent doctors to monitor the treatment of the 23-year-old paramedical student, who was brutally gangraped, and to ensure she gets the best possible medical attention.

Why Chinese imports are likely to continue

Why Chinese imports are likely to continue

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Indian auto and pharma industries import several critical components and raw materials from China.

Shah slams Sisodia, says his COVID-19 remark led to panic

Shah slams Sisodia, says his COVID-19 remark led to panic

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Shah also struck a placatory tone in his interview and said that there was coordination between the Centre and the state in tackling Covid in Delhi.

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'Kindly have us airlifted at the earliest. We are in a very bad situation here.'

What is Mucormycosis or Black Fungus?

What is Mucormycosis or Black Fungus?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Do not lose crucial time to begin treatment for Mucormycosis, insists Dr Sanket Jain, consultant pulmonologist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai.

In war, don't make soldiers unhappy: SC on doctors

In war, don't make soldiers unhappy: SC on doctors

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The bench said that there are reports coming that many areas doctors are not being paid. "We saw report that doctors went on strike. In Delhi, some doctors have not been paid for past three months. These are concerns that should have been taken care off. It should not require court intervention."

Oxygen crisis: 25 Covid patients die at Delhi hospital in last 24 hrs

Oxygen crisis: 25 Covid patients die at Delhi hospital in last 24 hrs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

"Lives of another 60 'sickest' patients at risk. Major crisis likely," he said.