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NTAGI mulls 'additional' Covid jab for immunocompromised

NTAGI mulls 'additional' Covid jab for immunocompromised

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

According to officials, an additional dose of vaccine is different from a booster dose.

Taunted for wearing shorts, Nikhat is now toast of the town

Taunted for wearing shorts, Nikhat is now toast of the town

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'Today's result has changed them, not just people in our community but for entire India, it's an inspiration. For a girl of Muslim community to do so well, it gives others, not just our community, confidence that our girls can also do this.'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'When I realised that I was to take the pictures of Pandit Nehru, I was very nervous and scared.'

Sara's sweet birthday message for Ibrahim

Sara's sweet birthday message for Ibrahim

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Happy birthday, Ibrahim!

Why Google honoured Dr Har Gobind Khorana

Why Google honoured Dr Har Gobind Khorana

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

He's the Indian Nobel Prize winner you probably haven't heard of.

Kerala's Moplah rebellion an instance of Talibani mindset: RSS leader

Kerala's Moplah rebellion an instance of Talibani mindset: RSS leader

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Moplah rebellion, also known as the Mappila riots, of 1921 was one of the first manifestations of the Taliban mindset in India and the Left government in Kerala was allegedly trying to whitewash it by celebrating it as a communist revolution, Rashtriya Swayasevak Sangh leader Ram Madhav claimed on Thursday.

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Should we not stop uncritically celebrating NRIs' elevation without regard to what kind of companies they are getting to run, and the nature of their products or business practices, asks T N Ninan.

Moody's expresses doubts on higher revenue targets from tax, divestment

Moody's expresses doubts on higher revenue targets from tax, divestment

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Moody's Investors Service, while silent on the sovereign rating on the higher-than-expected fiscal deficit numbers, expressed doubts over attaining the higher revenue targets and divestment realisation as assumed in the Budget. The Union Budget 2021-22 has pegged a fiscal deficit of 9.5 per cent for the current financial year as against the consensus 7 per cent, and 6.8 per cent for 2021-22 with a market borrowing of around Rs 12 lakh crore. It also assumes Rs 1.75 lakh crore to be scooped up from divestment.

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

PIX: Bollywood couples's day out

PIX: Bollywood couples's day out

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

It's couples day out in Bollywood!

Maldivian hol: Ash, Abhi celebrate 12th anniversary

Maldivian hol: Ash, Abhi celebrate 12th anniversary

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The couple celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary in Maldives.

PHOTOS: Preity brings hubby to stadium; Morrison gets flak

PHOTOS: Preity brings hubby to stadium; Morrison gets flak

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Meanwhile, commentator Danny Morrison, who wore a red turban and a fake beard ahead of the match has come under a lot of flak for his act.

COVID-19: 'There will be a second wave, third wave'

COVID-19: 'There will be a second wave, third wave'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'When restaurants are open, pubs are open and people are moving around, a second wave will happen because you are giving a chance for the virus to spread.'

Do you suffer from Crohn's disease?

Do you suffer from Crohn's disease?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The chronic inflammatory disease is affecting people globally.

Researchers find Covid antibody to neutralise all variants

Researchers find Covid antibody to neutralise all variants

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

"This antibody is both highly neutralising (meaning it works very well at low concentrations) and broadly neutralising (meaning it works against all variants)," said Michael S Diamond, a professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, US.

Paes says football is in his genes, he is keen to promote it

Paes says football is in his genes, he is keen to promote it

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes, who will participate in the Olympics for the sixth time next year, said he is keen to promote Indian football, perhaps in the role of a brand ambassador.

3 Americans win Nobel medicine prize for work on biological clocks

3 Americans win Nobel medicine prize for work on biological clocks

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The American trio of Jeffrey C Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W Young won for "for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm".

A bad boss may cripple your immune system!

A bad boss may cripple your immune system!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

A stressful workplace may dramatically change gene expression in your immune system and significantly impact your health, a new study suggests.

A bad boss may cripple your immune system!

A bad boss may cripple your immune system!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

A stressful workplace may dramatically change gene expression in your immune system and significantly impact your health, a new study suggests.

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The ministry said 151 out of the 578 people who contracted the infection have recovered or migrated.

Omicron variant in 'fluid motion', says US expert Dr Fauci

Omicron variant in 'fluid motion', says US expert Dr Fauci

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

America's top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said that the new COVID-19 Omicron variant is in 'fluid motion' in South Africa and the US scientists are in 'very active' communication with their colleagues in that country to test the strain, get facts and find out whether or not it evades the antibodies.

Who is this hottie?

Who is this hottie?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Get to know Carla Dennis better.

How bats offer clues to combat COVID-19

How bats offer clues to combat COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

While bats are the ancestral hosts to many deadly viruses affecting humans such as Ebola, rabies, and the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, the flying mammals themselves tolerate these pathogens without ill effects

Preity Zinta gets married in Los Angeles

Preity Zinta gets married in Los Angeles

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The B-town beauty got married on February 29.

SARS-CoV-2 alters lung cell metabolism: IIT Kharagpur

SARS-CoV-2 alters lung cell metabolism: IIT Kharagpur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The research would lead to a better understanding of metabolic reprogramming and aid the development of better therapeutics to deal with the viral pandemics, an institute spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Unlocked: The mystery behind heart failures

Unlocked: The mystery behind heart failures

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

One in 25 people from India and other South Asian countries carries a mutated gene that causes heart failure.

Monsanto's GM corn biosafety data raises concerns: Greenpeace

Monsanto's GM corn biosafety data raises concerns: Greenpeace

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

An independent scientific analysis released by Greenpeace India has revealed major flaws in the Genetically Modified corn's biosafety assessment process.

Angelina Jolie undergoes preventive double mastectomy

Angelina Jolie undergoes preventive double mastectomy

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Jolie carried the BRCA1 gene which leads to an increased risk in breast and ovarian cancer.

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Named after Satyajit Ray's famed detective, the Feluda test, which is priced at Rs 500 and can deliver a result in 45 minutes, is able to differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses even if genetic variations between them are minute.

111 Omicron cases in India now after highest single-day rise

111 Omicron cases in India now after highest single-day rise

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

People must also avoid mass gatherings, and new year celebrations need to be at low intensity, the government said.

Preity Zinta to tie the knot in April?

Preity Zinta to tie the knot in April?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Preity and her beau Gene Goodenough will apparently get married in Los Angeles.

India could get 4th Covid vaccine as Zydus Cadila set to seek nod for ZyCoV-D

India could get 4th Covid vaccine as Zydus Cadila set to seek nod for ZyCoV-D

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

This could also be India's first vaccine for children aged 12 years and above as the company has conducted trials on the age group. The decision, however, lies with the regulator, reports Sohini Das

What Iulia LOVES About Salman

What Iulia LOVES About Salman

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'Salman has supported me, but at the same time, let me have my own journey.'

Why did Kangana meet Prakash Javdekar?

Why did Kangana meet Prakash Javdekar?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Aamir shoots for a song...Toofan gets a release date...

Zydus Cadila to begin vaccine trials for kids above 5 yrs soon

Zydus Cadila to begin vaccine trials for kids above 5 yrs soon

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

So far, no other vaccine has been approved globally for children below 12 years. Sohini Das reports.

Sunny Leone's Holi kiss!

Sunny Leone's Holi kiss!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Bollywood stars mostly celebrated Holi at home this year, thanks to the COVID pandemic. Others preferred not to do even that, and instead, posted throwback pictures from the time Holi was spent right.

#InstaNews: Taapsee takes up hockey

#InstaNews: Taapsee takes up hockey

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Getting sporty, Taapsee-style.

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Charpentier, 51, and Doudna, 56, are just the sixth and seventh women to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, according to France 24.

Indian scientists lead battle against COVID-19

Indian scientists lead battle against COVID-19

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Unless we make our own testing kits, we will not get out of this disease faster.'

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The new malaria vaccine (RTS.S/ AS01, tentatively brand-named Mosquirix) is the very first one to offer immunity against a parasite -- specifically the plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the deadliest of the five parasites that cause malaria.