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7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Travellers coming from the United Kingdom to the national capital will have to undergo a seven-day institutional quarantine and a seven-day home quarantine even if they test negative for COVID-19 on arrival, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday.

UP 2022 is so IMPORTANT for Modi

UP 2022 is so IMPORTANT for Modi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The outcome in UP is far more significant than in the other states going to the polls next year. An unlikely setback in UP can cramp the Modi government, virtually making it a lame-duck two years ahead of the 2024 parliamentary poll, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Jhunjhunwala's portfolio gained Rs 2618 cr in April-July

Jhunjhunwala's portfolio gained Rs 2618 cr in April-July

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Among the lot, Rallis India, Escorts, Jubilant Life Sciences, and Crisil added half of the total gains made in the ace stock-picker's portfolio.

With 67,151 new Covid cases, India's tally crosses 32 lakh

With 67,151 new Covid cases, India's tally crosses 32 lakh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The case fatality rate has declined to 1.83 per cent, the ministry data stated.

Treated like criminals by cops: Jamia students

Treated like criminals by cops: Jamia students

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

According to students, police laid seige to the campus and those injured were not even allowed to get medical attention.

How the Singh brothers bagged Rs 383-cr profit

How the Singh brothers bagged Rs 383-cr profit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Made possible through calculated decision on an unforeseen development.

Fourth major train accident in 2010

Fourth major train accident in 2010

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

2 January 2010: Three accidents involving five trains took place in Uttar Pradesh due to dense fog conditions,killing 15 people. 16 January 2010: Three people died and around a dozen were injured when two express trains -- Kalindi Express and Shram Shakti Express -- collided in thick fog in UttarPradesh. May 28, 2010: Jyaneshwari Express derailed by Naxals killing at least 148 people.

States rope in pvt hospitals to fight coronavirus

States rope in pvt hospitals to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In the past one week alone, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh have issued orders to take over private hospitals in some districts. Sohini Das, Vinay Umarji and Gireesh Babu report.

67% women felt angry when body shamed

67% women felt angry when body shamed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A new study uncovers the unhealthy trends and hidden reality of body shaming in India.

5 reasons why women experience breast pain

5 reasons why women experience breast pain

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Most of the times breast cancer is non painful, says Dr Mandeep S Malhotra.

PHOTOS: Fashion parade of tennis beauties

PHOTOS: Fashion parade of tennis beauties

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Women's Tennis Association celebrated forty years of growth and achievement and they did it in style.

Weightlifter Sushila Panwar fails dope test

Weightlifter Sushila Panwar fails dope test

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

After Panwar's 'A' sample was found positive, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) suspended her provisionally.

Fighting cancer: Why family support matters the most

Fighting cancer: Why family support matters the most

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Having your loved ones by your side helps reassure that everything is fine and would work out.

Docs warn of 'worse than 2nd wave' if Covid norms not followed

Docs warn of 'worse than 2nd wave' if Covid norms not followed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'If people show laxity by not wearing masks or wearing it inappropriately or violate social distancing norms, and if law enforcement agencies do not penalise and ensure violations do not increase in quantum, then we are certainly in for a trouble. And, the next wave could be worse than the second wave situation'

Check out how many women have bought World Cup tickets!

Check out how many women have bought World Cup tickets!

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The organisers hope that the tournament will inspire the youth to take up the sport.

Global coronavirus deaths cross 3,000; spreads to over 70 countries

Global coronavirus deaths cross 3,000; spreads to over 70 countries

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The deadly coronavirus is wreaking havoc globally, killing over 50 people in Iran, 34 in Italy and 22 in South Korea.

India's Humpy becomes women's World Rapid champion

India's Humpy becomes women's World Rapid champion

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

'When I started my first game on Day 3 I did not imagine I would be at the top. My hope was to reach top three. I didn't expect to play the tie-break games'

SC forms 12-member national task force for Covid response

SC forms 12-member national task force for Covid response

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The bench said the Union Cabinet Secretary will be the convenor of the task force and may nominate an officer not below the rank of Additional Secretary to depute for him, when necessary.

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Balbir Sr's three Olympic gold medals came in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) as vice-captain, and Melbourne (1956) as captain.

PNB fraud: Nirav Modi's sister turns approver; will help ED unearth Rs 579-cr assets

PNB fraud: Nirav Modi's sister turns approver; will help ED unearth Rs 579-cr assets

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's sister and brother-in-law have "turned approvers" in the over $2 billion PNB fraud case against him and they will help the Enforcement Directorate confiscate assets worth Rs 579 crore, including Swiss bank deposits, the agency said on Thursday. Forty-nine-year-old Nirav Modi, who is currently lodged in a London jail, his uncle Mehul Choksi and others are being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) money laundering case since 2018. The diamond merchant's younger sister Purvi Modi (47) is a Belgian national while her husband Maiank Mehta is a British citizen. They are stated to be based abroad and have never joined the probe.

Stop vaccine nationalism: Jaishankar at UNSC meeting

Stop vaccine nationalism: Jaishankar at UNSC meeting

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India, which has shipped 'Made In India' COVID-19 vaccines to around 25 nations, on Wednesday urged the international community to stop 'vaccine nationalism' and actively encourage 'internationalism', underlining that hoarding superfluous doses will defeat global efforts to attain collective health security and combat the pandemic.

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

In a new letter issued on Monday, October 7, the eminent personalities questioned how writing an open letter to the prime minister could be called "an act of sedition".

10 signs you may have lung cancer

10 signs you may have lung cancer

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

A drop in weight of more than 10 percent of the body in 6 months is significant and may point towards a cancerous process, says Dr Suman S Karanth.

BJP Losing Ground To DMK

BJP Losing Ground To DMK

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

It is increasingly clear that for the BJP to try and establish itself as an electoral force in Tamil Nadu, the party has to come out of the old Brahminical mould, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to provide medical oxygen to Delhi.

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There is no data to show this virus is more deadlier.'

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

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

Ranbaxy's Singh brothers told to pay Rs 2,562-crore fine to Daiichi

Ranbaxy's Singh brothers told to pay Rs 2,562-crore fine to Daiichi

Rediff.com6 May 2016

In 2014, Sun Pharma agreed to buy Ranbaxy -- which was then controlled by Daiichi.

24 private hospitals get showcause notices

24 private hospitals get showcause notices

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

What started as a mere payment delay seems to have grown into a tussle between the government and leading private hospitals, empanelled under the Central Government Health Scheme.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

Coronavirus cases in India cross 16,000-mark, 519 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 16,000-mark, 519 dead

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 13,295 while 2,301 people have been cured and discharged.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

Hope healthcare industry gets infrastructure status: Malvinder

Hope healthcare industry gets infrastructure status: Malvinder

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

According to a report, the Indian healthcare sector will need a total capital investment of Rs 1.62 lakh crore (Rs 1.62 trillion) to provide accessible and affordable healthcare during the 12th Plan period.

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with the inoculation of healthcare workers, while the vaccination of the frontline workers started from February 2.

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

A far cry from its reputation of Hollywood's no holds barred night for glamour and glory, this year's Globes was a bizarrely informal affair.

Docs retrieve heart and implant it in 100 minutes

Docs retrieve heart and implant it in 100 minutes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

In a major surgery, doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute transplanted the heart of a 30-year-old IT professional, who was declared brain dead, on a 16-year-old boy, giving him a new lease of life.

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Senior, who died at 96 after battling multiple health issues, was on Monday cremated in Chandigarh with full state honours, with Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi declaring that the Mohali stadium will be named after the legendary player. The mortal remains of the three-time Olympic gold medallist was consigned to flames at an electric crematorium here, with his maternal grandson Kabir performing the last rites in the presence of Sikh priests.

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Messages of congratulations, doctors posing with a victory sign for the media with their infectious smiles -- visible even under the cover of mask -- and the many 'just got jabbed' selfie by the health workers, it was a rare and happy day at the BLK hospital, which has witnessed many dreary days in the past due to the ongoing pandemic.

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Formula One has put almost half its staff on furlough until the end of May due to the novel coronavirus with chairman Chase Carey and senior management also taking a pay cut, an F1 spokesman said on Tuesday. Sources said those on furlough were mainly employees whose work was focused on race weekend activities and who could not carry out duties remotely. The Liberty Media-owned company employs in excess of 500 people.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.