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Ambani says will provide tech for COVID-19 vaccination drive

Ambani says will provide tech for COVID-19 vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

As India gets ready to roll out one of the largest vaccine programmes, billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday said his group is working with authorities to provide technology tools and backbone for mass inoculation against COVID-19. Ambani's telecom venture Jio was rolled out four years back, offering free voice calling and dirt-cheap data. Today, Jio is India's largest telecom operator with over 400 million users, each connected to the internet. At a Facebook event, Ambani said the government's digital push kept the country running even during the pandemic and is now helping in the rollout of one of the largest vaccination programmes.

IBC: 'Defaulters' paradise is lost'

IBC: 'Defaulters' paradise is lost'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code cleans up non-performing assets and puts companies in capable and credible hands.'

Grey's the new black!

Grey's the new black!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

If Antar Agni's show made ageing cool, Karishma Shahani transformed tradition.

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 2019 Paris Air Show will run until Sunday at Le Bourget Airport.

Made in China: An 'artificial sun'

Made in China: An 'artificial sun'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The reactor will provide a cheaper, safer, cleaner and endless energy resource, reducing the world's dependence on fossil fuels.

Shoaib says free hit law nonsense

Shoaib says free hit law nonsense

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Pakistan's fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar has described as nonsense the free hit experimental law to be enforced in one-day internationals from October 1.

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

The Top 12 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

The Top 12 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Aseem Chhabra picks his favourite films from the recently concluded Berlin Film Festival.

Ashes: Aus mentor Waugh has faith in bowlers

Ashes: Aus mentor Waugh has faith in bowlers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'I think our bowlers' efforts were really good. If they can do the same thing tomorrow, get a couple edges first up, it could be totally different'

PM gave the nod for controversial GM food crop trials

PM gave the nod for controversial GM food crop trials

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

For almost two years, Manmohan Singh and his office have been the moving force behind the decision to go ahead with field trials of GM crops, including food crops, without awaiting regulatory reforms.

Akshay Kumar to play magician PC Sorcar?

Akshay Kumar to play magician PC Sorcar?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Sen has got permission to make the film from the late magician's son.

DRDO fights Covid, without ignoring defence research

DRDO fights Covid, without ignoring defence research

Rediff.com22 May 2021

As remarkable as DRDO's contribution in containing and treating COVID-19 has been, its success over the last 15 months has been in its primary role of developing conventional defence equipment and technologies.

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'Government is saying that I will not be responsible for ensuring you get MSP but traders and large corporate will be responsible. 'India now is the only country that is saying such things'

Emraan Hashmi: Kissing scenes have lost their shock value

Emraan Hashmi: Kissing scenes have lost their shock value

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

'I was missing popular songs, the hero-villain conflict and combat, the drama, the romance...I won't say kisses because my wife would kill me if I say that!' Emraan Hashmi returns to what he does best.

Zaheer on Bumrah and exclusion of 'KulCha'

Zaheer on Bumrah and exclusion of 'KulCha'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'He (Bumrah) is a special talent. He has got that awkward action, which works as an advantage for him over the batsmen'

Aamir, Amitabh: WORST films of Bollywood's BEST Actors

Aamir, Amitabh: WORST films of Bollywood's BEST Actors

Rediff.com12 May 2014

There are some movies that these actors would wish they would have never done.

EU backs India to join talks on nuclear reactor

EU backs India to join talks on nuclear reactor

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

The decision was taken along with six partner countries backing the so-called International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project.

Why diabetics should check their blood pressure

Why diabetics should check their blood pressure

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

It may help prevent organ damage.

The Indian who wowed at NY Fashion Week

The Indian who wowed at NY Fashion Week

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

This Gurgaon-based designer presented her collection at the fashion week.

After 10 years away, Fardeen is back in Bollywood

After 10 years away, Fardeen is back in Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'We thought we'd be away from Mumbai for two or three years.' 'If only life were that simple!'

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Indian Railways is in talks with Reliance Jio Infocomm to allow the Mukesh Ambani-led telecom major's use of its towers. The aim is seamless mobile and internet connectivity for passengers along the 67,368-km of tracks. The Railway Board has entrusted its RailTel Corporation arm to work on the modalities with Jio. The Jio tie-up is expected to bring down its telecom bill by at least 35 per cent from this financial year.

Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Review: Humdrum

Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Review: Humdrum

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'Modest in its ambitions, eager in its naiveté, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is a kiddie fantasy masquerading as an adult's movie,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Study says coronavirus infects heart cells of patients

Study says coronavirus infects heart cells of patients

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

"We not only uncovered that these stem cell-derived heart cells are susceptible to infection by novel coronavirus, but that the virus can also quickly divide within the heart muscle cells," said study co-author Arun Sharma from the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute in the United States. "Even more significant, the infected heart cells showed changes in their ability to beat after 72 hours of infection," Sharma said.

Jnanpith Award for veteran Marathi poet

Jnanpith Award for veteran Marathi poet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The selection board for the 39th Jnanpith Award has decided to confer Jnanpith Award for 2003 on 87-year-old Karandikar.

India joins $5.4 billion fusion project in France

India joins $5.4 billion fusion project in France

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

The project will have seven partners: the European Union, Japan, the United States, Russia, South Korea, China and India.

Summer fashion: What's HOT, What's NOT

Summer fashion: What's HOT, What's NOT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

No matter how in shape you may be, clothes that don't fit properly will not make you look good.

Bollywood's MOST AWAITED soundtracks of 2014

Bollywood's MOST AWAITED soundtracks of 2014

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

There's some interesting filmi music coming our way in 2014. We take a look at the year's much-awaited movie soundtracks.

Trendy, Stylish, Fun! The BEST of Wills India Fashion Week

Trendy, Stylish, Fun! The BEST of Wills India Fashion Week

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Bringing designs that stood out at the show's recently concluded latest edition.

NEP's thrust on mother tongue: The fate of English

NEP's thrust on mother tongue: The fate of English

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'With English the most rapidly growing medium of instruction in India's schools and accounting now for more than one-sixth of the total (next only to Hindi, which accounts for a half), India is not about to turn its face away from a language that has global currency,' notes T N Ninan.<

Trendy, Stylish, Fun! The BEST of Bridal Fashion Week

Trendy, Stylish, Fun! The BEST of Bridal Fashion Week

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Ramp wins from the recently-concluded India Bridal Fashion Week. Take a look!

Watch: Why Malaika makes our hearts beat faster

Watch: Why Malaika makes our hearts beat faster

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com catches Malaika Arora for a quick chat.

Govt drafts rules to help COVID-19 patients access new drugs

Govt drafts rules to help COVID-19 patients access new drugs

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

According to a gazette notification of the draft rules published on June 5, a hospital or medical institution may import new drug for 'compassionate use for treatment of patients suffering from life threatening disease or disease causing serious permanent disability or disease requiring therapy for unmet medical need', which has not been permitted in the country, but under Phase-III clinical trial (human trial) in the country or abroad, by making an application to the Central Drug Regulator.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

"Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC presently Vice Chief of Air Staff as the next Chief of the Air Staff," defence ministry's principal spokesperson, said on Twitter.

The NASA hand in India's Mars mission

The NASA hand in India's Mars mission

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

NASA's Deep Space Networks will help India to track the Mars orbiter's journey, and will also help to track it when it will go around Mars, reports Ritu Jha from California.

From stage to silver screen: Bollywood's FINEST adaptations

From stage to silver screen: Bollywood's FINEST adaptations

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Prateik and Amyra Dastur starrer Issaq has been adapted from Romeo And Juliet.

Indian shuttlers have a reason to cheer at CWG

Indian shuttlers have a reason to cheer at CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Badminton's new service rule won't be used at CWG

PIX: Meet the Best Dressed Women of 2019

PIX: Meet the Best Dressed Women of 2019

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

As we bid adieu to 2019, let's take a look at some of best fashion moments from the past year.

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'SARS-CoV-2 is going to change to avoid/overcome any thing thrown at it.'

Myth busted! Hot yoga is not more effective than traditional yoga

Myth busted! Hot yoga is not more effective than traditional yoga

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Despite its popularity, little was known about the health benefits associated with Bikram Yoga.