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India's fight against COVID-19 has gone awry

India's fight against COVID-19 has gone awry

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'The handling of the pandemic, under this totally constitutional and legal three-level dictatorship, has begun to show its downside,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Coronavirus fears send aerospace industry into tailspin

Coronavirus fears send aerospace industry into tailspin

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Several hundred Indian firms that manufacture or assemble Rs 10,000 crore worth of aerospace components annually for manufacturers like Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopters now face disruptions relating to covid-19.

Why Kohli is worried for his batsmen

Why Kohli is worried for his batsmen

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

'They have to make sure that their games don't drift too much away from the one-day mould. That means we will have to be very wary of the bad habits that might creep in during the IPL'

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'We lost our place in being first in the epidemic, when it hit India so hard, but we were actually the epicentre of the epidemic from essentially April 2020, for almost an entire year. We had such high cases. We were the country that had the most mixed response.'

How to get a student visa

How to get a student visa

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Check if you are eligible. Keep documents ready. Plan in advance to avoid last-minute delays.

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

India's curve, yet to flatten vis-a-vis countries with similar or more conservative plans to ease restrictions, still points to 'exponential growth', despite India having tested much fewer people.

Want to avoid insurance claim rejection?

Want to avoid insurance claim rejection?

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Then don't just sign the form and expect the insurance agent to do the rest. That can prove costly.

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Organisers warn participants against eating out over COVID-19 risks.

How to stay fit this party season

How to stay fit this party season

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Follow these tips and you can have a ball without missing out on fun.

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed so far in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked these six states to contain the disease as per the action plan.

Encephalitis claims 3 more lives in Gorakhpur; toll reaches 304

Encephalitis claims 3 more lives in Gorakhpur; toll reaches 304

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

With three more children succumbing to encephalitis at the BRD Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur, the death toll due to the disease has climbed to 304 in eastern Uttar Pradesh this year.

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Here's the formula and it is not too difficult to implement.

Chubby to bikini athlete: How fitness changed my life

Chubby to bikini athlete: How fitness changed my life

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Here, Bengaluru-based fitness coach and influencer Lalitha Lakshman shares her inspiring fitness journey with us.

3 useful tips to ace APPRAISALS in 2020

3 useful tips to ace APPRAISALS in 2020

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Workplace mentoring helps young professionals understand their work, encourages them to perform more effectively and gives the motivation to do better work, says Ambrish Sinha.

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Every psychiatrist and psychologist Rediff.com spoke to said one thing: Avoid news channels and social media.

Party without piling on the kilos

Party without piling on the kilos

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Enjoy the booze, the sloth, the endless party nibbles and still keep your health and weight in check by following these simple tips from diet and nutrition expert Dr Varun Katyal.

When did vying for attention become so evil?

When did vying for attention become so evil?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The Social Dilemma shows how social media is turning human beings into lab rats and zombies, notes Chintan Girish Modi.

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The Covid pandemic has left a question mark on how the central government manages its staff.

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

'Mumbai should have lesser cases from August'

'Mumbai should have lesser cases from August'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'Mumbai is at a peak, from here it can only be a downward trend.'

And you thought buying insurance is easy!

And you thought buying insurance is easy!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

While that may be easy, what is not easy is to buy the policy that is right for you

8 fitness goals to get in awesome shape!

8 fitness goals to get in awesome shape!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Staying fit is the first step to living healthy. So set your fitness goals and get stronger and flexible this New Year.

All you need to know about Nipah virus

All you need to know about Nipah virus

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Here is all you need to know about the virus, its symptoms and how you can prevent it.

In UP, PM Modi asks to shun casteism, silent on Dalit atrocities

In UP, PM Modi asks to shun casteism, silent on Dalit atrocities

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

PM Modi on Friday pitched for a BJP govt in UP to promote politics of development but skipped any mention of the raging controversy surrounding Dalits.

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'

Consumers, Wake Up!

Consumers, Wake Up!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Harshala Chandorkar, chief operating officer, CIBIL, explains your rights and duties as a responsible consumer

Explained: Mumbai's Dharavi-COVID-19 Challenge

Explained: Mumbai's Dharavi-COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Unless the living conditions change here, no amount of testing, screening, treatment would make a difference.'

Ranbaxy woes continue to dog Sun Pharma

Ranbaxy woes continue to dog Sun Pharma

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The recalled drugs were manufactured and distributed in the US by Ohm Laboratories.

Why and how to choose a retirement plan

Why and how to choose a retirement plan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

When taken at the right time it can prove to be your best friend during old age

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Do you know tanning beds emit UVA rays and cause skin cancer?

Can relationships be toxic?

Can relationships be toxic?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

A new study has the answers.

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.

Out on vacation? Try these yoga poses

Out on vacation? Try these yoga poses

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Don't let your vacations come in between you and your yoga. Shameem Akhtar tells you how

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Throughout the 1,000-day window from a mother's pregnancy phase to her baby's 2nd birthday, breastfeeding is vital in lending kids the right start to life, building the foundation for a healthy future.

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The unilateral pressure by US administration on India, at the behest of US Business Associations lobby through US International Trade Commission investigations and request to USTR to enlist India under Priority Foreign Country under Special 301 review, lacks legitimacy under WTO framework, the signatories to the letter said.

Lockdown: 90 cities in India record minimal air pollution

Lockdown: 90 cities in India record minimal air pollution

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Welcoming the reduction in pollution, environmentalists urged the government to treat it as a "wake-up call" and stop its "obsession" with "development" at the cost of the environment.