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63 cases of JN.1 detected in India: Sources

63 cases of JN.1 detected in India: Sources

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Nine cases have been detected from Maharashtra, eight from Karnataka, six from Kerala, four from Tamil Nadu and two from Telangana, they added.

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Four Indians, including three women, have been killed in a tragic drowning incident at an unpatrolled beach in the Australian state of Victoria, the worst tragedy in Victorian waters in almost 20 years, officials said on Thursday.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

'Arif Mohammad Khan is crossing the limits now'

'Arif Mohammad Khan is crossing the limits now'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'He will go to any extent, and he will have the full support of the Union government as they may not like a Left government to continue here.'

PM house breach: Delhi police assures action

PM house breach: Delhi police assures action

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Bhura has been giving different versions to the Delhi police officials who questioned him along with the intelligence agencies through the night about the motive of moving around the prime minister's residence when he was not posted there.

Kiran Bedi fumes over Dadwal as Delhi police chief

Kiran Bedi fumes over Dadwal as Delhi police chief

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Bedi said she had been looking forward to working with Delhi Police personnel as a majority of them had been "trained by me."

Lord Paul's mantra to stamp out corruption

Lord Paul's mantra to stamp out corruption

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

While India has to curtail its side, those who do business in India have to be more conscious that they should be less part of the problems and more part of the solution, the business magnate said.

'Top priority to crimes against women'

'Top priority to crimes against women'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

Delhi's new Police Commissioner Dr K K Paul speaks to Onkar Singh.

22 cases of JN.1 found so far, Kerala woman recovers

22 cases of JN.1 found so far, Kerala woman recovers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Twenty-two cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected in the country till Thursday, with 21 cases being reported from Goa and another from Kerala, official sources said.

No plan for mandatory Covid testing at airports now, say govt sources

No plan for mandatory Covid testing at airports now, say govt sources

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Even though the number of cases is rising and the JN.1 sub-variant has been detected in the country, there is no cause of immediate concern as 92 per cent of those infected are opting for home-based treatment, indicating mild illness, they said.

Thousands Say Goodbye To Sinead O'Connor

Thousands Say Goodbye To Sinead O'Connor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Thousands of fans and well-wishers lined up the streets of Bray in Ireland to say their last goodbyes to Sinead O'Connor on August 8.

First Look: Fahadh Faasil-Amala Paul in Oru Indian Pranayakatha

First Look: Fahadh Faasil-Amala Paul in Oru Indian Pranayakatha

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Fahadh Faasil will be seen playing a local politician in the film which releases on December 18.

'Unprecedented vaccine trial in India'

'Unprecedented vaccine trial in India'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Bharat Biotech recruited 13,000 participants for the Phase-3 clinical trial of Covaxin. This is one of the largest efficacy trials held in the country.

How to tell if the boss is a corporate psychopath!

How to tell if the boss is a corporate psychopath!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Beware if your head honcho displays the following traits!

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.'

High-level meet stresses on Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times

High-level meet stresses on Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Amid a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Centre on Monday reviewed with states and Union territories the preparedness for pandemic management and the progress of vaccination.

Delhi gang rape: Singapore doctor deposes as witness

Delhi gang rape: Singapore doctor deposes as witness

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

A doctor of a Singapore hospital, who had conducted the post mortem examination of the December 16 gang rape victim, on Monday testified as a prosecution witness through video conferencing in a Delhi court.

How Vizhinjam Port Can Change India's Shipping Fortunes

How Vizhinjam Port Can Change India's Shipping Fortunes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'It will be important strategically and geographically because there is no port in India which is as close to the international shipping route as Vizhinjam.'

Don't treat Omicron as common cold: Govt

Don't treat Omicron as common cold: Govt

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

As many as 300 districts in India are reporting weekly COVID case positivity of more than five per cent, the Union government said on Wednesday as it warned against treating the infection due to the Omicron variant as common cold and urged people to get vaccinated.

India to restart Covid tests for foreign arrivals including China

India to restart Covid tests for foreign arrivals including China

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Sources said three cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7, apparently the strain driving China's current surge of COVID cases, have been detected in India so far.

'Kerala faces a very serious Constitutional crisis'

'Kerala faces a very serious Constitutional crisis'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The administration will come to a standstill because the governor will not cooperate with the finance minister.'

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

He urged people not to panic and clarified that there was no change in the guidelines for international air travel so far.

Irrfan Khan all set to enter US living rooms

Irrfan Khan all set to enter US living rooms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The actor is all set to play a role in the third seaon of the award-winning TV drama series In Patient.

Why teenagers should be allowed to sleep till late

Why teenagers should be allowed to sleep till late

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Giving teenagers more time to sleep helps boost their concentration levels, and consequently grades in school, according to a leading head teacher.Dr Paul Kelley, head of the successful Monkseaton Community High in North Tyneside, has urged other schools to change their timing to 11 am.Studies have shown that young peoples' brains are wired differently to adults'.

'Problem is not with the Constitution'

'Problem is not with the Constitution'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'The problem is with those who are entrusted with powers.'

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Politics, bureaucracy, ineptitude, double-standards and an attempt to politicise the fight in pseudo-nationalistic terms have all hampered the fight against this deadly virus, says Vir Sanghvi.

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We cannot have bodies putrefying in water.' 'This is a health hazard and it can create a very inflammatory situation.'

Mask mandate to continue in India amid new variant threat

Mask mandate to continue in India amid new variant threat

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Mandaviya reviewed the pandemic situation, status of vaccination drive and the global scenario of new variants of Covid.

'Untenable': India's top health experts on WHO report on Covid deaths

'Untenable': India's top health experts on WHO report on Covid deaths

Rediff.com6 May 2022

These kinds of assumptions to be used for a nation of India's size and "to put us in poor light is not desirable"

Amid heatwave, Centre to rush teams to UP, Bihar

Amid heatwave, Centre to rush teams to UP, Bihar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The health minister said the Centre has taken timely measures ahead of the summer season to address heatwave-related illnesses.

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As the Indian version of The Archies gets ready to hit OTT, Deepa Gahlot picks 10 interesting college-and-youth-oriented shows on OTT.

Ambedkar's birth anniversary celebrated at new memorial in UK

Ambedkar's birth anniversary celebrated at new memorial in UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The event was attended by representatives of the London-based Federation of Ambedkarites and Buddhist Organisation, UK, which had launched a campaign a few years ago to urge the Indian government to purchase the property as a historically relevant monument.

Experts raise alarm after first monkeypox death, lay stress on surveillance

Experts raise alarm after first monkeypox death, lay stress on surveillance

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

After confirmation of the first monkeypox death in the country by the National Institute of Virology, health experts advised strengthening the surveillance to avoid silent transmission of monkeypox.

Kolkata to Tiruchirappali: Lord Ganesha!

Kolkata to Tiruchirappali: Lord Ganesha!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.