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Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Though dubbed as the 'war hero', the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the LTTE with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies.

'Dr Death' may be in India

'Dr Death' may be in India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Dr Jayant Patel, who fled Queensland after reports that his sloppy surgery had caused at least 20 deaths, may now be in India, investigators believe.

Why did Sri Lanka ignore India's terror alerts?

Why did Sri Lanka ignore India's terror alerts?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'The residual historical hostility against India was certainly a factor,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Cold wave persists in North India; toll at 46

Cold wave persists in North India; toll at 46

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Fresh coldwave deaths were reported from Jhansi and J P Nagar districts in UP, taking the death toll in the state to 39 so far.

Montoya to miss Bahrain Grand Prix

Montoya to miss Bahrain Grand Prix

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

The McLaren driver will miss Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix after sustaining a hairline crack in his shoulder while playing tennis.

US tells India, drop dead

US tells India, drop dead

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The government, every year, hides behind the mystery of the disease, linking it with litchis, and does not confess malnutrition as the prime cause, points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Real crumble; Arsenal, Milan win

Real crumble; Arsenal, Milan win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Polls opened at 7 am local time and would close at 5 pm with some 12,845 polling stations being set up throughout the country for 15.9 million voters, who will choose a successor to President Maithripala Sirisina.

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

Rediff.com6 May 2020

All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.

PHOTOS: How crooks got away with London's Rs 569 crore heist

PHOTOS: How crooks got away with London's Rs 569 crore heist

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Photographs released by the London police show how the gang neatly tunnelled into the vault through concrete walls to ransack 72 security boxes over the Easter weekend.

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower details Indian ops, mentions JD-U

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower details Indian ops, mentions JD-U

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

In a post on Twitter on Wednesday, the 28-year-old also named the Janata Dal-United as a client during the 2010 Bihar elections and brought up some caste surveys carried out in Uttar Pradesh by SCL India -- the parent company of CA.

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The input was sent through diplomatic channels to the island nation after a through investigation pertaining to the IS case in Coimbatore was carried out by the NIA.

Miraculous surge for Mel's 'Passion'

Miraculous surge for Mel's 'Passion'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The White House and State Department commemorate other religious traditions, including a Jewish Passover Seder, as well as Christmas and Easter holidays.

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The latest extension until October 31 makes it more likely that the UK would have to contest the European elections next month, something none of the British political parties were looking forward to in light of the June 2016 referendum in favour of Brexit.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world

Lahore blast: Pakistan in mourning, Sharif vows to avenge attack

Lahore blast: Pakistan in mourning, Sharif vows to avenge attack

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Sadness and fear prevailed as Pakistan is mourning the loss of precious human lives in Gulshan-e-Iqbal suicide attack on Sunday in Lahore.

Chandhok has another podium finish

Chandhok has another podium finish

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

The Indian racing ace placed second and third respectively in rounds 3 and 4 of the British F3 championship.

Man City beat Spurs

Man City beat Spurs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

City remain in 12th place, on 45 points, behind Southampton on goal difference.

Over 100 killed as dust storm wreaks havoc in UP, Rajasthan

Over 100 killed as dust storm wreaks havoc in UP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 May 2018

A cyclonic circulation over Haryana was the trigger for the deadly dust storm that swept parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, weather experts said.

Andhra and Odisha get ready to face Cyclone Roanu's wrath

Andhra and Odisha get ready to face Cyclone Roanu's wrath

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Rain and thundershower lashed many places in Ganjam, Khurda, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, and Balasore in Odisha, disrupting normal life, the weatherman said.

Controversy over conference on Good Friday unfortunate: CJ Dattu

Controversy over conference on Good Friday unfortunate: CJ Dattu

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Chief Justice of India H L Dattu on Sunday termed as "unfortunate" the controversy surrounding his colleague Kurian Joseph's objection to the holding of judges' conference on Good Friday and said while all Supreme Court judges are invited, the presence of only top three is mandatory.

Woes aplenty for Darjeeling tea exporters

Woes aplenty for Darjeeling tea exporters

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Production between January and mid-March declined by about 5.85 million kg.

The woman who nailed the idol thief

The woman who nailed the idol thief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The startling story of how a bitter ex-girlfriend helped capture artifacts raider Subhash Kapoor.

Justice Kurian Joseph, part of controversial Jan 12 presser, retires

Justice Kurian Joseph, part of controversial Jan 12 presser, retires

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Justice Kurian Joseph, who will turn 65 on November 30, was part of the five- judge bench which by a majority of 3:2 had ruled the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims as "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional".

Tyson Gay's former coach Drummond gets eight-year suspension

Tyson Gay's former coach Drummond gets eight-year suspension

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

American sprinter Tyson Gay's former coach has been suspended for eight years for doping violations, the US Anti-Doping Agency said on Wednesday.

30 arrested in connection with Lahore suicide attack

30 arrested in connection with Lahore suicide attack

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Thirteen people were killed and over 70 others injured in the suicide blast which had targeted police officials.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Markets end marginally lower as investors stay wary on corporate results

Markets end marginally lower as investors stay wary on corporate results

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

NTPC, Sun Pharma Coal India and Asian Paints were among top losers on BSE Sensex

Egypt: 3-month state of emergency declared post church attacks

Egypt: 3-month state of emergency declared post church attacks

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The Egyptian government has ordered military special forces to assist the police in securing vital state facilities across the country.

Eiffel Tower, Coliseum, Sphinx... now all in China

Eiffel Tower, Coliseum, Sphinx... now all in China

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

China brings the world to its doorstep with scale replicas of famous tourist destinations from across the world.

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.

18 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan

18 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Asim Bajwa told Pakistani daily Dawn that "all four suicide bombers were killed" and a clearance operation is underway.

Even after govt warning Qadri supporters refuse to end Islamabad stand-off

Even after govt warning Qadri supporters refuse to end Islamabad stand-off

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Over 25,000 protesters had entered and besieged Islamabad's high-security zone on Sunday, damaging public buildings and breaking barriers that had been erected.

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'We should expect a cold-blooded, transactional relation that requires a lot of engagement and mutual trust to sustain,' says Constantino Xavier, Fellow, foreign policy, Brookings India.

World Bank keen to fund Mumbai's mega Metro projects

World Bank keen to fund Mumbai's mega Metro projects

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

With the Japanese government taking a lead in funding the megapolis' many signature infrastructure projects, the World Bank has evinced interest in funding the proposed Charkop-Dahisar and Wadala-Teen Hath Naka Metro projects.

PHOTOS: Incredibly odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: Incredibly odd world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

10 images that prove it's a odd, odd world.