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Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Phase-I clinical trials have revealed "excellent safety" of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd and their immunogenicity testing is now in progress, minister of state for health Ashwini Choubey informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

The toughest exams in India and the world

The toughest exams in India and the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

How many of these have you appeared for?

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Winning against Covid means thinking ahead, at least six months, putting in place the likely scenarios of what might happen, and then planning. Planning is the role of the government. Having planned, it should communicate what and why. Then, get out of the way, recommends Naushad Forbes.

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Mere shuffling of resources or cosmetic changes to prove a point would be counterproductive in the long run, observes Commodore Venugoptal Menon (retd).

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'It was a result of a fundamental Jewish value of kindness and concern.' 'A value that extends beyond our own and on the premise that when we are ok, we are supposed to look up and look around to see who is not.' 'And do something about it.'

'There are no shortcuts to success'

'There are no shortcuts to success'

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan is thrilled that he stood second in his second attempt at cracking the prestigious UPSC civil services examination.

Birth Home: Where you can give birth naturally!

Birth Home: Where you can give birth naturally!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A birthing centre in Bengaluru is helping women make informed decisions about their pregnancy, right down to choosing how they have their baby.

Hail the power of networks!

Hail the power of networks!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Not just in the fight against COVID-19, but also in politics, economics and society, observes Ajit Balakrishnan.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The winners for the year 2019 are from fields as diverse as agriculture, sports, handicrafts, afforestation and wildlife conservation, armed forces and education.

Ericsson sees $27bn revenue from 5G for India, but at a cost

Ericsson sees $27bn revenue from 5G for India, but at a cost

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

While everybody is talking about the vast potential of 5G, the uptake of such services in India depends on operators getting around 100 Mhz 5G spectrum. At the reserve price proposed by Trai, getting this spectrum will cost a telco around Rs 490 billion. Which amount could be difficult for operators to mop up, given the financial stress they are undergoing, says Kiran Rathee.

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi.

10 sectors that will hire Indian engineers in 2020

10 sectors that will hire Indian engineers in 2020

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Did you know that India is among the top five countries in food processing?

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'If one can write 100-150 lines of good code in a day, they will always be in demand,' advises Jitendra Singh, chief technology officer, TalentSprint, an edtech platform.

Want to ace the law exam? Let 2018's toppers tell you how

Want to ace the law exam? Let 2018's toppers tell you how

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Aman Garg, 17 Devansh Kaushik, 17 and Anmol Gupta, 18 share their success journey.

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The Technical Education minister, who tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18 and is the first minister in the state to succumb to the disease, breathed her last at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS).

Looking into WhatsApp privacy policy changes: Govt

Looking into WhatsApp privacy policy changes: Govt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

WhatsApp has drawn massive criticism from users globally, including India over concerns that data was being shared with its parent company, Facebook. WhatsApp, on its part, has maintained that messages on the platform are end-to-end encrypted and that neither WhatsApp nor Facebook can see the private messages on WhatsApp's platform.

What it really takes to get into an Ivy League

What it really takes to get into an Ivy League

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Study smart. Personalise your essays. Connect with alumni and apply well before the deadline.

CBI makes first arrest in Narada case, IPS officer held

CBI makes first arrest in Narada case, IPS officer held

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Mirza was produced before a special CBI court in Kolkata, which remanded him in the central probe agency's custody till September 30.

'This is an unprecedented opportunity to upskill'

'This is an unprecedented opportunity to upskill'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'What has gained prominence are 'human' skills like creativity, originality and initiative, critical thinking, persuasion, and negotiation, as well as attention to detail, resilience, flexibility and complex problem-solving.'

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The temporary Maharashtra crisis might be over in a few weeks. But the permanent crisis -- the Sena's relationship with its friends old and new -- remains.

10 HOT courses for working professionals

10 HOT courses for working professionals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Sanjeev Goel, business head, Manipal ProLearn, lists 10 courses that are currently most suitable for working professionals to upskill or reskill to ensure they remain of value in the job market and in future-ready organisations.

Nitish's biggest asset: Bihar's 30 million women voters

Nitish's biggest asset: Bihar's 30 million women voters

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

There are also over 10 million voters in the 18-29 age bracket. Winning them over could be Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Students stage flash protest at Jaya mausoleum against NEET

Students stage flash protest at Jaya mausoleum against NEET

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The squatted there, raised slogans against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test and demanded justice for Anitha, a Dalit medical aspirant and anti-NEET court petitioner who committed suicide on Friday.

COVID-19 could cause deaths of thousands children: UN

COVID-19 could cause deaths of thousands children: UN

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

It said an estimated 42-66 million children could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the crisis this year, adding to the estimated 386 million children already in extreme poverty in 2019.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela provides a three-point plan.

Dr Suniti Solomon, part of team who detected HIV, passes away

Dr Suniti Solomon, part of team who detected HIV, passes away

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Groundbreaking HIV researcher Dr Suniti Solomon, the first to bring to the world the prevalence of the infection in India in 1986 and one who successfully led research into the treatment of the deadly virus, passed away at her residence in Chennai on Tuesday.

CAT 2013 dates announced; registration commences August 5

CAT 2013 dates announced; registration commences August 5

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Students can register for the Common Admission Test between August 5 and September 24, while the exam will be held between October 16 and November 11, 2013.

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Modi said Ayurveda is India's heritage whose expansion entails the welfare of humanity and all Indians will be happy to see that the country's traditional knowledge is making other countries prosperous.

Encephalitis toll down due to Govt's efforts: Vardhan

Encephalitis toll down due to Govt's efforts: Vardhan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Vardhan said the 15-member central team of doctors and para-medics will be replaced by a team with similar strength for further 10 days, ensuring continuity of care of admitted cases.

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

IELTS: Practice is the key to success

IELTS: Practice is the key to success

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Practice is the key to good band-scores and Indian students should make frequent use of the English language to improve their communication skills, says British Council's IELTS head in India, Kevin McLaven.

How to register for CAT 2013

How to register for CAT 2013

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The last date to register for the Common Admission Test (CAT 2013) is September 24. Read on for details on how to register for the test...

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.