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Swept away from herd in Mahanadi river, 5 elephants swim to safety

Swept away from herd in Mahanadi river, 5 elephants swim to safety

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Elephants were trapped by a sudden release of flood waters at the Mundali Barrage. Five of them were swept away from the herd

Covid-hit India needs 5000 tonnes of medical oxygen a day

Covid-hit India needs 5000 tonnes of medical oxygen a day

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

According to industry figures, the pre-Covid demand for liquid medical oxygen (LMO) before the pandemic was 700 tonnes per day across the country. Now, with the second wave, the demand has gone up more than seven times, reports Jyoti Mukul.

Spotted: Rakhi Sawant in Mumbai

Spotted: Rakhi Sawant in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Reader Gummy Nayak has sent us this photograph with the star.

7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Travellers coming from the United Kingdom to the national capital will have to undergo a seven-day institutional quarantine and a seven-day home quarantine even if they test negative for COVID-19 on arrival, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday.

AAP launches broom march to expose 'corrupt' Modi govt

AAP launches broom march to expose 'corrupt' Modi govt

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

The Gujarat unit of the Aam Aadmi Party launched a "broom march" as part of its campaign for the Lok Sabha elections and to expose corruption of the state government.

Union ministers to visit Kashmir, discuss positive impact of 370 move

Union ministers to visit Kashmir, discuss positive impact of 370 move

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

36 Union ministers will visit different districts in both the divisions of the Union Territory starting from January 18 to January 24 and the home ministry is coordinating it, the sources said.

'Ray is a hit and miss job'

'Ray is a hit and miss job'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

If Netflix and the film's producers thought they would bring younger audiences to the master's works, many who might have aversion to decades-old black and white films, they have failed with the experiment, says Aseem Chhabra.

1 killed in clash over Sonia Gandhi's objectionable pic

1 killed in clash over Sonia Gandhi's objectionable pic

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A 33-year-old man was killed and six others injured, five of them seriously in a clash between two camps on Thursday over an objectionable photo of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in a WhatsApp messenger group.

NCW chief's 'love jihad' remarks trigger outrage

NCW chief's 'love jihad' remarks trigger outrage

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Soon after her comments on love-jihad, netizens dug out her old tweets in which she allegedly made controversial remarks against women and politicians.

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The green carpet has been rolled out, and everyone's looking good!

Why privatising PSBs is not feasible

Why privatising PSBs is not feasible

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

India has a long way to go before it develops a culture of professional boards accountable to institutional investors. There is, therefore, no realistic alternative to reforming and strengthening PSBs under government ownership, says T T Ram Mohan.

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Madhur Bhandarkar

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Madhur Bhandarkar

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

A look at the party pictures.

Ministers, youths in Congress' candidates' list for Karnataka elections

Ministers, youths in Congress' candidates' list for Karnataka elections

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The party has not applied the "one-family, one-ticket" formula for the Karnataka polls which it followed in the Punjab polls held last year.

IB staffer found dead in Delhi's riot-hit area

IB staffer found dead in Delhi's riot-hit area

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Ankit Sharma, 26, had been missing since Tuesday and might have been killed in stone pelting, officials said.

PIX: Aayush-Warina, Arpita, Alvira watch Salman's Race 3

PIX: Aayush-Warina, Arpita, Alvira watch Salman's Race 3

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Most of Bollywood turned up to watch Salman Khan's Eid release, Race 3.

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

In the not too distant future, you could see 5G technology being used for functions such as remotely-performed robotic surgeries, mine equipment operated remotely or cars driven by someone sitting hundreds of miles away. While these ideas will certainly find application globally, the urgent need for them in India could spur swifter adoption here than elsewhere.

Spotted! Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan in New York

Spotted! Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan in New York

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Reader Vishal Nayak sends us a photograph.

Injured SV Sunil in serious doubt for hockey World Cup

Injured SV Sunil in serious doubt for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I am still hopeful because a week has already passed and recovery from the LCL injury generally takes four weeks. Let's see what happens'

How best to restore India's toxic banks to health

How best to restore India's toxic banks to health

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The government must set up a Bank Investment Company to shrink its role in PSBs, if we are serious about tackling the two persistent issues - lax corporate governance practices and discretionary decision-making, says Shyamal Majumdar.

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sen Sharma's ode to sisterhood, Robert Pattinson's amusing accent, Satyajit Ray's many masterpieces, Steven Soderbergh's breakout indie, Mark Ruffalo's good fight -- all this and more on Sukanya Verma's recommendation list on OTT this week.

PIX: Priyamani, Shriya, Trisha's Summer Fashion!

PIX: Priyamani, Shriya, Trisha's Summer Fashion!

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Kajal Agarwal knows how to keep it cool and colourful.

Swimming coach in troubled waters; faces rape case in Goa

Swimming coach in troubled waters; faces rape case in Goa

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Surajit Ganguly, a coach employed with the Goa Swimming Association (GSA), is accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl who was training under him.

Congratulations Akash and Shloka!

Congratulations Akash and Shloka!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta get ready for the next big wedding in town.

PHOTOS: Shah visits India's largest COVID-19 facility

PHOTOS: Shah visits India's largest COVID-19 facility

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

LNJP is an exclusive hospital with 2,000 beds dedicated to combating coronavirus.

Is RBI being fair to all?

Is RBI being fair to all?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

What the RBI should ensure is that its rules are appropriately framed and uniformly implemented with transparency, fairness and correctness

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Modi, who was wearing a 'Mujib Jacket' as tribute to Bangladesh's Father of the Nation, said that Bangabandhu's leadership and bravery had ensured that no power could enslave Bangladesh.

L&T bullish on Scania deal

L&T bullish on Scania deal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Larsen & Toubro has just announced a tie up with Sweden-based Scania to distribute its multi-axle trucks.

'We will soon foray into asset management'

'We will soon foray into asset management'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

In an interview to Business Standard on the eve of the UTI bank's rechristening to Axis Bank, its head honcho P Jayendra Nayak, talks about his vision for the bank in the next two years.

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The lawsuit pointed out that the plaintiff's experience with Infosys demonstrates the 'discriminatory nature of Infosys' employment practices'.

6 surgical strikes were conducted in UPA rule: Cong

6 surgical strikes were conducted in UPA rule: Cong

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The UPA government carried out six surgical strikes -- Bhattal sector in Poonch (June 19, 2008); Sharda sector, across Neelam River Valley, in Kel (August 30-September 1, 2011); Sawan Patra checkpost (January 6, 2013); Nazapir sector (July 27-28, 2013); Neelam Valley (August 6, 2013); and one on December 23, 2013, Congress spokesperson Rajeev Shukla said.

Cipla bets big on consumer health segment

Cipla bets big on consumer health segment

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Company aims to build five Rs 100 cr-plus brands and launch products from South African arm in domestic market

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'That it is happening in the second half of the year, during the festive season, will only encourage many to step up advertising.'

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Messages of congratulations, doctors posing with a victory sign for the media with their infectious smiles -- visible even under the cover of mask -- and the many 'just got jabbed' selfie by the health workers, it was a rare and happy day at the BLK hospital, which has witnessed many dreary days in the past due to the ongoing pandemic.

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shilpa Shetty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kiara Advani are some of the celebs who have worn designs by Prerna Rajpal.

Bombay Customs score over TN XI

Bombay Customs score over TN XI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

In other matches in the Bombay Gold Cup, Sikh Regiment outclassed Maharashtra XI 3-1, Army XI (Bangalore) beat Northern Railway 2-0 and Hockey Bandra beat Southern Railway 3-0.

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From 2.82 per cent over a month earlier, India's COVID-19 case fatality rate declined to 2.72 per cent on July 10 and has further reduced to 2.49 per cent presently.

Upset, helpless and angry: How doctors on Covid duty feel

Upset, helpless and angry: How doctors on Covid duty feel

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'This experience is horrifying. Doctors need psychiatrists to handle the trauma they are going through in the face of this pandemic'

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Almost all the deceased were migrant labourers hailing from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.