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Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, Public Health Foundation of India, V Ramana Dhara, said the unlock has resulted in a return to old habits of indiscipline in physical distancing and improper mask use.

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday unveiled a plaque at Ra'anana in northern Israel in the memory of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the battle of Tabsor during World War I.

IPL teams, players donate for COVID-19 relief efforts

IPL teams, players donate for COVID-19 relief efforts

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A look at what the IPL teams and players are doing to support the people of India in this massive battle against the deadly coronavirus.

Viral Acharya wants better disclosures by corporates

Viral Acharya wants better disclosures by corporates

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A lack of adequate disclosures raises the financing costs of corporate firms, especially sub-investment grade ones, and keeps the capital markets small, believes RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya.

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

During the webinar, 'COVID-19: Vaccination and Potential Return to Normalcy - If and When', Dr Hotez, an internationally-recognised physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development, said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "India's gift' to the world in combating the virus.

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

He may have been in the news for all the wrong reasons but the greater irony is that Muslim stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui's best jokes ridicule Muslims, and are wolfed down by Muslims, who form the majority of his 177,000 Instagram followers, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Home healthcare remains a niche segment in India even today. Nightingale provides services, starting from family physicians, short- and long-term nursing care, post-hospitalisation care and physiotherapy to stroke rehabilitation, respiratory care, bedside caregivers and attendants, intensive care at home, lab tests and speech therapy.

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India and Indians can ignore Pakistan, but that cannot be said of other nations in the neighbourhood, where New Delhi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy constantly reverberates. Four of the eight SAARC member-nations are Muslim -- Afghanistan and Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. The rulers decide the nation's India or anti-India policy in the first two, and street-opinion contributes to the same in the latter two, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

Revealed: What young Indian entrepreneurs fear the most

Revealed: What young Indian entrepreneurs fear the most

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

While more students are open to entrepreneurship as livelihood option, a whopping 71 per cent fear failure as a stumbling block in their entrepreneurial journey

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The airline will utilise new Airbus A320s, scheduled for delivery this year, to accommodate much of the increased frequencies.

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

He said trust and confidence were the backbone of any financial system and one should never underestimate the power of ethics and values.

Opposition slams govt over Noida namaz diktat, BJP hits back

Opposition slams govt over Noida namaz diktat, BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The BJP also defended the order saying the primary duty of police of any place is to maintain communal harmony so that there is no law and order issue.

ICMR wants rapid tests in India's coronavirus hotspots

ICMR wants rapid tests in India's coronavirus hotspots

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The ICMR has already approved a bunch of rapid test kits for launch. The health ministry admitted that clusters of COVID-19 had appeared in many states and the risk of further spread remains very high.

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

He, however said he will serve people in whatever ways he can without entering electoral politics.

5th ODI: Stats apart, India needn't worry

5th ODI: Stats apart, India needn't worry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Thursday's fifth ODI between India and Australia is crucial in the sense that the side winning will have a slight advantage ahead of the next one in Guwahati, where an early start may put paid to the plans of the teams.

India Inc goes slow on increments; hikes pay for select few

India Inc goes slow on increments; hikes pay for select few

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

While salary growth may range from a marginally positive to stagnant or even negative, the increment for some of the "super-specialised" profiles can go beyond 15%.

TCS tightens purse strings;  cuts staff travel

TCS tightens purse strings; cuts staff travel

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Tata Consultancy Services has adopted several measures like avoiding travel and moving people from onsite to offshore to cut down costs, a senior official of the company said in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Narayana Murthy's advice to youngsters

Narayana Murthy's advice to youngsters

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

India has now seen a positive growth and youngsters have greater responsibility to make this growth sustainable, non-executive chairman and chief mentor of Infosys Technologies, N R Narayana Murthy, said on Saturday.

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though the system is called faceless, it would have a room for inviting tax payers through video conferencing.

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.

Soros plans SME investment firm in India

Soros plans SME investment firm in India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The Soros Economic Development Fund, Omidyar Network, and Google.org on Wednesday said they are working together to create a new $17 million small to medium enterprise investment company for India in Hyderabad to create job opportunities.

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises  4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises 4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Arjun Bhati has managed to raise 4.30 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by selling all his trophies, including three world junior golf championship titles and a national championship. Meanwhile, chess players in the country, including the likes of Grandmaster P Harikrishna, are doing their bit in the fight against the Covid-19 by raising more than Rs 3 lakh as their contribution.

Maha SEC bars AIMIM, 190 outfits from contesting local polls

Maha SEC bars AIMIM, 190 outfits from contesting local polls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The parties which lost their registration also include Revolutionary Party of India-Khobragade faction, led by Uttam Khobragade and Uttar Pradesh-based Peace Party.

Where OnePlus sees its next big leap come from

Where OnePlus sees its next big leap come from

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Almost 75 per cent of our total sales come from the top 50 cities in India.'

What excites Afghanistan spin sensation Rashid about maiden IPL stint

What excites Afghanistan spin sensation Rashid about maiden IPL stint

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

18-year-old Afghan sensation Rashid Khan can't wait to start his maiden stint in the Indian Premier League with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he will be sharing the dressing room with his childhood hero Yuvraj Singh.

Why heating food in microwave is bad for your health

Why heating food in microwave is bad for your health

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Heating plastic containers in the microwave releases chemicals that can cause cancer, obesity and infertility.

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Brothers in Blood

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Brothers in Blood

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

At a time when China is trying to make its foray into South Asia, India should use its shared history to strengthen its ties in the region, says Dr Rup Narayan Das.

Spicejet, Tigerair sign connectivity agreement

Spicejet, Tigerair sign connectivity agreement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

SpiceJet is the first Indian low fare airline to establish such an arrangement with a foreign airline.

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

After talks between the King and President Kovind, the two sides inked three pacts providing for cooperation in polar science, innovation and research and in maritime spheres.

Budget apartment prices stable in Bangalore

Budget apartment prices stable in Bangalore

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

"The stability is because of the good supply. The home buyers have greater choice too," said D Timmana Goud, head retail assets-south, Axis Bank.

SBI to wrap up associate bank mergers by 2009

SBI to wrap up associate bank mergers by 2009

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

The proposal for merger of State Bank of Saurashtra (SBS) with SBI will go before the Union cabinet, which is expected to give its nod soon.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

As per the mega consolidation plan, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will merge into Punjab National Bank (PNB); Syndicate Bank into Canara Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India; and Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank. Following this merger, PNB will become second largest after the SBI, Canara Bank fourth, Union Bank of India fifth and Indian Bank seventh biggest public sector lender.

From Rashtrapati Bhavan to Akshardham: PM takes Turnbull on Delhi Darshan

From Rashtrapati Bhavan to Akshardham: PM takes Turnbull on Delhi Darshan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

After holding delegation-level bilateral talks and signing six pacts aimed at greater cooperation, Turnbull, accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Mandi House metro station on the Delhi metro's Blue Line to hop a ride. The prime ministers deboarded at Akshardham metro station, and paid a visit to the famed AkshardhamTemple. Here's a glimpse of his visit.

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology.

How Satyam China is going global

How Satyam China is going global

Rediff.com10 May 2005

5+ quake to hit Koyna: experts

5+ quake to hit Koyna: experts

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

CII lists Delhi as top city

CII lists Delhi as top city

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

Seahawks for Navy: India, US to seal deal

Seahawks for Navy: India, US to seal deal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Given the urgency, the Indian Navy is buying 24 MH-60R Seahawks in flyaway condition, and plans to build another 99 in India through the strategic partnership route.