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Punjab Loss Upsets Preity Zinta

Punjab Loss Upsets Preity Zinta

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Punjab, who are in seventh spot with 12 points from 13 games, are virtually out of the play-offs as PBKS also have a -0.043 net run rate.

Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!

Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Khichdi needs a lot more masala, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Alia Is A Gucci Girl

Alia Is A Gucci Girl

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Rakul enjoys her seafood... Shraddha's summer style... Patralekhaa spends time with Dude...

IIT study finds Covid traces in Sabarmati river, 2 lakes

IIT study finds Covid traces in Sabarmati river, 2 lakes

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

A recent study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar has established the presence of coronavirus in water samples from the Sabarmati river and two lakes in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat.

High-level panel set up to fast-track infra projects along China border

High-level panel set up to fast-track infra projects along China border

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The government on Tuesday decided to set up a committee of secretaries to fast-track implementation of infrastructure projects along the border with China.

Super Chechi Santhy

Super Chechi Santhy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

She's the crazy cat lady for whom home is where her girls Burfi and Mishti are.

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, president of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop's prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Addressing the association's annual general meeting, Ganatra said the area under the crop could go down by at least 10 per cent in the coming season due to falling yields and realisation, leading to farmers losing interest. The fear of a decline in acreage comes against the backdrop of India's cotton production probably falling to its lowest in a decade, according to estimates.

SC says it's concerned about risk factors of GM mustard

SC says it's concerned about risk factors of GM mustard

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court observed on Tuesday it is more concerned about the risk factors than anything else when it comes to the conditional approval granted by the Centre for environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard. On October 25 last year, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union environment ministry had approved the environmental release of transgenic mustard hybrid DMH-11 and the parental lines containing barnase, barstar and bar genes so they can be used for developing new hybrids. The apex court is hearing separate pleas by activist Aruna Rodrigues and NGO 'Gene Campaign' seeking a moratorium on the release of any genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment pending a comprehensive, transparent and rigorous bio-safety protocol in the public domain conducted by agencies of independent expert bodies the results of which are made public.

'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'The RSS has opposed the introduction of GM Mustard tooth and nail, but PM Modi does not give a hoot for what they think.'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

FIFA WC: Costa Rica out to down German giants

FIFA WC: Costa Rica out to down German giants

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

"We need to be emotionally strong and break our backs in this match. Of course, if Germany is knocked out, it would be a major thing and we would be proud to be responsible for that."

What's Tiger Like In Real Life?

What's Tiger Like In Real Life?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Happy 33rd birthday, Tiger Shroff!

Is Constant Coughing A Sign of TB?

Is Constant Coughing A Sign of TB?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Along with persistent cough that may last for several weeks, tuberculosis patients also complain of frequent bouts of fever, chills and sweating at night, says Dr Rahul Kendre.

SJM warns govt over 'dangerous' GM mustard

SJM warns govt over 'dangerous' GM mustard

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Friday opposed a regulatory body's recommendation for environmental release of genetically modified mustard, calling it "dangerous" and urged the Centre to ensure that the crop's seed is not allowed to be planted "now or ever". In a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the RSS-affiliated organisation accused the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) of functioning in an "irresponsible fashion" and said the claims made in support of genetically modified (GM) mustard were "completely untrue, unsubstantiated and wrongly projected". "Swadeshi Jagran Manch has all along been opposing this dangerous and unneeded GM mustard being brought in through the backdoor as a public sector genetically modified organism (GMO)," organisation co-convenor Ashwani Mahajan said in the letter.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'

Allu Arjun Goes On Holiday

Allu Arjun Goes On Holiday

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Raashi-Vaani tour Paris... Mouni misses Disha... Sara rhymes in Spiti...

Dom's Take: How Can Gehlot Be Congress Prez?

Dom's Take: How Can Gehlot Be Congress Prez?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Dominic Xavier wonders how a rebel leader -- and clearly, Gehlot is one after Sunday's rebellion by his MLA supporters, no matter his assertions to the high command's emissaries that he has no links to the mutiny -- can now lead the national party which so badly needs the adhesive of unity and tender care.

Centre's Omicron FAQ says mutations may lessen vaccine efficacy

Centre's Omicron FAQ says mutations may lessen vaccine efficacy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Union health ministry on Friday said while there is no evidence to suggest that existing vaccines do not work on the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, some of the mutations reported may decrease the efficacy of the jabs.

'Economy can bounce back, but the dead won't come back'

'Economy can bounce back, but the dead won't come back'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Unless some serious steps like complete closedown are taken, it will have disastrous consequences.'

Who's Aahana sending her heart to?

Who's Aahana sending her heart to?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Just what do stars do when they travel?

Omicron to soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: Experts

Omicron to soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: Experts

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Experts in Singapore, which is seeing a surge in Omicron cases, have warned that the new and supposedly more contagious variant is likely to replace Delta over the coming weeks as the dominant global variant, with the virus being fitter and having a reproductive advantage.

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Arnie's back, Varun shape shifts while others fight the good fight and more on OTT this week.

How Many Of These Films Have You Seen?

How Many Of These Films Have You Seen?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned. The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Preity's Back! And PBKS Are Winning!

Preity's Back! And PBKS Are Winning!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The game against CSK was Preity's first match at IPL 2022 in the stadium.

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

a team led by ecologist Uma Ramakrishnan and her student Vinay Sagar from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, have discovered that the coat colouration and patterning which make the wild cats appear dark boil down to a single mutation

India won't fence cheetah habitats: Govt panel chief

India won't fence cheetah habitats: Govt panel chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Experts from South Africa and Namibia, who are helping reintroduce cheetahs in India, have recommended fencing their habitats to prevent poaching, habitat fragmentation and minimise human-animal conflict.

Kiara's Up In The AIR!

Kiara's Up In The AIR!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Just what do stars do when they travel? Let's take a look.

PIX: Bollywood stars glam up Ind-Pak T20 WC match

PIX: Bollywood stars glam up Ind-Pak T20 WC match

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Akshay was seen enjoying the company of India opener Shikhar Dhawan who has not been included in the T20 World Cup squad.

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'I'm very proud of what family I come from, but I feel it must always be an afterthought... 10 years of my work will get nullified when people say "Yeh toh genes main hai".'

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The diagnostic test kit developed by the Thiruvananthapuram institute can detect coronavirus in 10 minutes, and the sample to result time will be less than two hours, Vardhan tweeted. A total of 30 samples can be tested in a single batch on a single machine, he said.

New Covid strain named 'Omicron', listed as 'Variant of Concern'

New Covid strain named 'Omicron', listed as 'Variant of Concern'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The WHO has countries to enhance surveillance and sequencing efforts to better understand circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants, submit complete genome sequences and associated metadata to a publicly available database.

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Barely three films old with no blockbuster success to her credit and yet, the name Alaya F spells promise.

Laxmi Raai Loves To...

Laxmi Raai Loves To...

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The stars love to regale their social media followers with fabulous pictures of their travels!

Second COVID-19 wave less severe than the first: ICMR chief

Second COVID-19 wave less severe than the first: ICMR chief

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

He further said that only a marginally high proportion of COVID-19 patients are of younger age and that the average of patients in the first wave was 50 years and in this wave, it is 49 years. He also said that the older population continues to be more vulnerable to be admitted in the hospital in the current wave.

Cairn returns to oil explorer genes

Cairn returns to oil explorer genes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Cairn Energy is back to its original image of an explorer, with its prime producing properties in India now going into the Vedanta group kitty.

Sonakshi Wants You To Caption This Pic

Sonakshi Wants You To Caption This Pic

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Vidya enjoys coffee and sunshine... Deepika gets witty... Why is Diana upside down?