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COVID-19 vaccine: 'You can't give false hope'

COVID-19 vaccine: 'You can't give false hope'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'We are going ahead with the trials assuming what we have is the vaccine.' 'There is also a chance that what you have is not the vaccine. Then, you have to go back to the drawing board again.' 'So far, there has been no success in developing a good vaccine against coronaviruses.' 'That's why there are hundreds of trials going on at different stages in different parts of the world.'

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York

This 10-yr-old 'drag kid' made his debut at NYFW

This 10-yr-old 'drag kid' made his debut at NYFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

A self-professed 'drag kid', Desmond is unapologetically gay.

Why Ramdev's Patanjali is losing its power

Why Ramdev's Patanjali is losing its power

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

While both Dabur and HUL have been aggressive in the 'naturals' market with new launches across its portfolio, unchecked distribution expansion and inconsistent quality of products have also been at the heart of Patanjali's problems.

'Arnab is a thought in the minds of people'

'Arnab is a thought in the minds of people'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

'Physically, he is your boy next door, but attitude-wise, he is an evangelist who does not mind shouting from the rooftops to take a stand on a cause he believes in.'

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Liverpool took a giant step towards their first title since 1990 on Saturday when their 3-0 win at Bournemouth combined with Manchester United's 2-1 victory at Manchester City to leave the champions 14 points adrift of the Premier League leaders.

Shorts: US Olympic champ Dwyer retires after doping ban

Shorts: US Olympic champ Dwyer retires after doping ban

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Summary of sports persons and events in the news on Friday.

India Inc cheers RBI's surprise rate cut

India Inc cheers RBI's surprise rate cut

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

India Inc cheers RBI's rate cut

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Shares in the Beaverton, Oregon-based Nike Inc fell more than 2 percent after Kaepernick posted a black-and-white close-up of himself on Instagram on Monday featuring the Nike logo and "Just do it" slogan.

Sushma slams Pak at UNGA: We produce doctors, you produce terrorists

Sushma slams Pak at UNGA: We produce doctors, you produce terrorists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

The minister said the terrorist groups created by Pakistan is not only harming India, but also hurting its neighbours.

Even Hitler wanted a car loan!

Even Hitler wanted a car loan!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Hitler was imprisoned after the Nazi's abortive bid to seize power in 1923 in the notorious 'beer hall putsch' coup attempt in Munich. From there, he wrote to Jakob Ferlin, owner of a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Munich, asking for loan.

Who else but the Supreme Court?

Who else but the Supreme Court?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How pay panel recommendations will stoke inflation

How pay panel recommendations will stoke inflation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The pay hike has been made effective from January 1, 2016.

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa, six others enter semis of Olympic Test event

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa, six others enter semis of Olympic Test event

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sharmila Nair's campaign '18 Shades of Black' is inspiring Indian women to talk about the restrictions they faced while growing up and encouraging people to find solutions.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Osaka score quick wins

US Open PIX: Nadal, Osaka score quick wins

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Images from Day 6 of the US Open in New York, on Saturday.

Model breastfeeds daughter on the ramp. Pic goes viral!

Model breastfeeds daughter on the ramp. Pic goes viral!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

n American model shattered stereotypes by breastfeeding her five-month old daughter on a Miami catwalk.

Why stock markets saw one of the most volatile days this decade

Why stock markets saw one of the most volatile days this decade

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'It is easy to dramatise the events of today, but it is far more important to focus on the fact that we have a radically overvalued financial sector. It is a house of cards.'

Can Modi 2.0 improve the economy?

Can Modi 2.0 improve the economy?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Change will have to begin with Mr Modi, who by all accounts has shown little active interest in macro-economic issues, preferring instead to focus on the effective implementation of projects and programmes, points out T N Ninan.

'India's position on Dawood vindicated our stand, he is not in Pak'

'India's position on Dawood vindicated our stand, he is not in Pak'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

India has never sought Dawood's extradition, the Pak high commissioner has said.

Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Now, DJ Guetta's Mumbai concert cancelled

Now, DJ Guetta's Mumbai concert cancelled

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Cops say the organisers Sunburn did not complete the 'mandatory requirements and legal formalities'.

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Wish Ash!

Wish Ash!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

The actress turns 32.

'I want to fight corruption until my dying breath'

'I want to fight corruption until my dying breath'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'If Mahatma Gandhi could fight to eradicate corruption at the age of 78, why can't I try at 60?'

This Mulk of mine

This Mulk of mine

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'We demonise the Others.' 'We are constantly reminded that they are different and are an existential threat to Us.' 'The toxin of Nellie in 1983, Delhi in 1984 and Gujarat in 2002 is not yet flushed out of our body politic,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

Sensex ends 183 points higher as investors await Fed outcome

Sensex ends 183 points higher as investors await Fed outcome

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Broader markets underperformed indices with BSE Midcap down 0.43% while the Smallcap index fell 0.07%.

Kyrgios involved in heated row with journalists at Wimbledon

Kyrgios involved in heated row with journalists at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Nick Kyrgios was involved in a heated row in his post-match news conference after being questioned about his behaviour during his five-set victory over Dustin Brown at Wimbledon on Friday.

PIX: Atletico's title hopes hit; Inter draw blank

PIX: Atletico's title hopes hit; Inter draw blank

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Atletico Madrid's problems deepened as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Villarreal in La Liga on Friday, stretching their winless run to four games in all competitions.

Love, lies and murder: The latest in the Sheena Bora murder

Love, lies and murder: The latest in the Sheena Bora murder

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Here are the latest updates in the case in which cops have said that they have a 'fair idea for the motive'

Imran Khan claims victory amid allegations of rigging

Imran Khan claims victory amid allegations of rigging

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A single party will need at least 137 of the directly elected seats to be able to form the government on its own.

Indian-American Tulsi Gabbard may run for US presidency in 2020: Sources

Indian-American Tulsi Gabbard may run for US presidency in 2020: Sources

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

A decision on this could be taken before Christmas, which might not necessarily result in a formal announcement as that could be delayed till the next year, people familiar with her thinking process said.

Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The former Miss World has shaped the lives of many.

'Inflation to remain in double digit till Jan'

'Inflation to remain in double digit till Jan'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Inflation will stay in double digits till January, before cooling off, chief statistician Pronab Sen said on Thursday. He attributed his projections to base effect, which is the impact of inflation in a year-ago period and second round effect of commodity prices like those of oil and steel.

Markets end flat; SBI gains over 2% as banking stocks rally

Markets end flat; SBI gains over 2% as banking stocks rally

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Nifty saw the biggest weekly gain since the first week of September and comfortably maintained its crucial 8250 levels in today's session

'Football can be very beautiful and it can be very cruel'

'Football can be very beautiful and it can be very cruel'

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Reaction to Tottenham Hotspur's last-gasp 3-2 Champions League semi-final win over Ajax Amsterdam.

Fake news and its dimensions

Fake news and its dimensions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Complicated social phenomena behind it, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

South Africa better balanced than Pakistan: Tendulkar

South Africa better balanced than Pakistan: Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Sachin Tendulkar cautioned the Indian cricket team to guard against complacency ahead of its World Cup game against South Africa, saying the Proteas are a far better fielding unit than Pakistan.

Repo rate is unlikely to change in the next 6 months

Repo rate is unlikely to change in the next 6 months

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The main reason was that CPI inflation would likely remain below 4 per cent till July.