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Delhi's first plasma bank now operational

Delhi's first plasma bank now operational

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The chief minister issued numbers -- 1031 and 8800007722 where people can contact for donation of plasma to save the lives of COVID-19 patients.

Sunil Joshi appointed Oman's spin-bowling coach

Sunil Joshi appointed Oman's spin-bowling coach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Former Indian spinner Sunil Joshi has been appointed as the Oman's spin-bowling coach ahead of the middle-eastern country's maiden World Twenty20 campaign in India next year.

Country is being thrashed, no big deal if I got pushed: Rahul

Country is being thrashed, no big deal if I got pushed: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

He further also flayed the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the farm laws, demonetisation, GST, COVID-19 management and the issue of Chinese incursion in Eastern Ladakh.

Budget making exercise starts, health outlay may get 50% boost

Budget making exercise starts, health outlay may get 50% boost

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Outlay for infra is also expected to see a significant increase in view of the government's Rs 111-trillion investment plan under the national infrastructure pipeline to develop social and economic infrastructure over five years.

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The Pune-based vaccine major has entered into a collaboration with the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine.

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika ninth in ranking round; India 9th in men's team

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika ninth in ranking round; India 9th in men's team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Deepika managed to stay in the top 10 in the qualification round with a total score of 663.

What Tokyo Olympics must focus on to cut costs

What Tokyo Olympics must focus on to cut costs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Olympics organisers must replan the Games without running up huge additional costs. IOC President Thomas Bach said his organisation faces several hundred million dollars in supplementary costs.

Miss Bollywood's 'Airport Look'?

Miss Bollywood's 'Airport Look'?

Rediff.com11 May 2020

With flight services put on hold and everyone from paparazzi to celebrities staying home, we aren't getting any glimpses of Bollywood vanity. Sukanya Verma collects some airport looks from the movies for your enjoyment.

Deep Singh, the 'super Sikh' who hates bad guys and loves Elvis

Deep Singh, the 'super Sikh' who hates bad guys and loves Elvis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Move over Batman and superman.

What Modi must do to revive the economy

What Modi must do to revive the economy

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'At this stage, you should distribute money and food.' 'Like you queue up to vote, let people queue up to collect this.' 'This will arrest the decline in demand which will have a multiplier effect on the demand side for the economy as a whole.' 'The government should earmark about 2% of the GDP for this.' 'And this should be the first step to revive the economy.'

Samsung Gear Fit: Should you buy it for 15k?

Samsung Gear Fit: Should you buy it for 15k?

Rediff.com12 May 2014

With the second iteration of Samsung Gear, the company has replaced its earlier Android interface with Tizen. But given that the Gear Fit retails for Rs 15,450 -- which is more than the full price of a Motorola Moto G -- is it worth a look?

'Australians will do everything to unsettle this Indian team'

'Australians will do everything to unsettle this Indian team'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

India's tour of Australia might be over three months away but mind games have already started with pacer Ryan Harris saying they will not tone down their aggression and the Indians may face a brutal summer from fellow fast bowler Mitchell Johnson.

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Frontline healthcare staff, people over the age of 80 and care home workers will be among the first to get the vaccine as part of Phase 1 of the programme from Tuesday, which was approved for rollout by the UK's independent regulator earlier this week.

Delhi land sale: GMR may get over Rs 100 crore per acre

Delhi land sale: GMR may get over Rs 100 crore per acre

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

GMR Infra, a publicly held firm that manages the Delhi international airport, is set to kickstart the second phase of monetisation of its 230-acre land parcel near the airport.

Ambani has Modi in one pocket and Rahul in the other: Kejriwal

Ambani has Modi in one pocket and Rahul in the other: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party kickstarted its Lok Sabha campaign on Sunday with its leader Arvind Kejriwal challenging Narendra Modi to "show guts" in giving a promise to bring back black money of his industrialist friends allegedly stashed away abroad if he becomes Prime Minister.

Soon, solar headphones that charge mobiles

Soon, solar headphones that charge mobiles

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Andrew Anderson, a Glasgow-based designer, launched the OnBeat headphones on crowdfunding site Kickstarter and hopes to have them on sale by early next year.

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

Big B, Madhuri, Vidya, Salman: Bollywood's BUSY weekend

Big B, Madhuri, Vidya, Salman: Bollywood's BUSY weekend

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood stars were up to this past weekend.

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Paytm will not be available for download now but there will be no impact on existing users of the app. 'The app was blocked for violation of play policies - a clarification of our policy was released earlier today ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) tournament,' Google said in an e-mailed response on Friday.

Dedication, not money, matters during calamities: Nita Ambani

Dedication, not money, matters during calamities: Nita Ambani

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Kickstarting relief work for over 25,000 people affected by floods in Uttarakhand, Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani has said that it is the dedication and sincerity towards lending a helping hand that matters more than money during times of natural calamities.

The Women Who Were Launched by Salman Khan

The Women Who Were Launched by Salman Khan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Salman Khan has launched as many as 11 actresses in his career. We take a look.

12 tips to get your CV noticed online

12 tips to get your CV noticed online

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Simple ways to be spotted on Linkedin

Kyrgios puts it in perspective as he eases into second round

Kyrgios puts it in perspective as he eases into second round

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'I felt like I was very focused today. Every match I've played this year, I've been pretty good. It's probably because of everything going on'

There are Wazes in every police force

There are Wazes in every police force

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'What this incident must do is provide a renewed impetus to urgently bring in police reforms; changes that will ensure that political patronage and extraneous pressure are reduced to a minimum and allow the police to function independently and honestly,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

PIX: Ram Charan-Upasana wedding rituals commence

PIX: Ram Charan-Upasana wedding rituals commence

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The couple is set to tie the knot tomorrow.

Hero Honda launches all-new Ambition bike

Hero Honda launches all-new Ambition bike

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Hero Honda Motors on Thursday launched a restyled version of the 135cc motorcycle Ambition to further boost sales in the premium motorcycle segment.

PIX: Looking at Kareena Kapoor's Bridal Outfits

PIX: Looking at Kareena Kapoor's Bridal Outfits

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

We take a look at Kareena Kapoor's designer outfits from the wedding festivities.

The ambitious CCTNS: A nation-wide report card

The ambitious CCTNS: A nation-wide report card

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The Rs 2,000 crore Crime and Criminal Tracking Networking and Systems project, which was kickstarted to create a comprehensive and integrated system for enhancing the efficiency of policing by creating a nation-wide network, was put on a weekly monitoring roster owing to slow progress of this ambitious home ministry project. Vicky Nanjappa brings you the progress report.

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Earlier this month, ECB managing director Ashley Giles had said that cricketers will be provided "mental health screening" before they commit to any further tours.

Sushma in B'luru: Why would anyone vote for Congress?

Sushma in B'luru: Why would anyone vote for Congress?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Addressing the gathering at the Malleshwaram grounds in Bengaluru, Sushma said she was proud of the work that her party had done in the state.

'We want Rs 3 crore for Zanjeer remake rights'

'We want Rs 3 crore for Zanjeer remake rights'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

The controversy surrounding the film refuses to die down.

'We can either live and eat or pay the electricity bill'

'We can either live and eat or pay the electricity bill'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

As Arvind Kejriwal kickstarts his political campaign by raking up the issue of 'inflated' electricity bills in the national capital, Rediff.com's Priyanka speaks to several Delhi residents to know their take.

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

With the two teams arriving in Kolkata in the next 48 hours, all roads in the 'City of Joy' lead to the Eden.

Dutt case: How far does the power to pardon in India go?

Dutt case: How far does the power to pardon in India go?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Amid a growing clamour for clemency for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been ordered by the Supreme Court to return to jail to complete a five-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, the man in question has said that he has not sought any pardon and will surrender in time.

Revealed: The ORIGINAL cast of Silsila!

Revealed: The ORIGINAL cast of Silsila!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The veteran filmmaker talks about his illustrious cinematic journey with his favourite leading man Shah Rukh Khan.

Diganth headed to Bollywood?

Diganth headed to Bollywood?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Kannada cinema.

Now, a dancing robot that can groove to your tunes

Now, a dancing robot that can groove to your tunes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Researchers at Georgia Technology developed the gyrating Robotic dock that looks like a bizarre futuristic table lamp, but in fact is a fully featured dancing robot called 'Shimi'

Health ministry okays HCQ for early course of COVID-19

Health ministry okays HCQ for early course of COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The health ministry on Saturday recommended the use of antiviral drug remdesivir in moderate stage of COVID-19 while backtracking from its earlier stance on hydroxychloroquine, saying the anti-malarial drug should be used in the early course of the disease and not on critically ill patients.

How Imran fell for Katrina Kaif!

How Imran fell for Katrina Kaif!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The actor, along with costar Katrina Kaif launched the music of their upcoming film Mere Brother kI Dulhan.