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Delhi will need 1.5 lakh beds by July 31: Kejriwal

Delhi will need 1.5 lakh beds by July 31: Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government will implement Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's order overturning the decision on reservation of Delhi government-run and private hospitals for Delhiites.

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

'BJP ran a well-oiled strategy to destroy Rahul's image'

'BJP ran a well-oiled strategy to destroy Rahul's image'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Rahul Gandhi has personally paid a heavy price for this character assassination and remorseless ridiculing and the Congress, of course, has been demolished politically.'

Talks won't make China change aggressive stance: US NSA

Talks won't make China change aggressive stance: US NSA

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

"CCP's (Chinese Communist Party) territorial aggression is also apparent on its Indian border where China has attempted to seize control of the Line of Actual Control by force," US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said in a remark on China early this week in Utah.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If people are not cooperating and do not follow policies laid down by the government or follow scientific infection control management, then all will be lost.'

Check how India has scored in Rule of Law index among other countries

Check how India has scored in Rule of Law index among other countries

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

India has ranked 59th in the Rule of law index 2015 compiled by The World Justice Project gaining an overall score of 0.51 out of 1.

40 more dead as swine flu toll climbs to 1,115

40 more dead as swine flu toll climbs to 1,115

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Swine flu claimed the lives of 40 more people in the country as the toll from the disease reached 1,115 while the total number of cases breached the 20,000 mark.

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'The trajectory of the disease will keep increasing because of the population density being very high.'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

This was the third consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

'India might not have a third wave'

'India might not have a third wave'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'Between its natural immunity with Delta, in so many populations, and then getting on top of the vaccination (situation), I do not think India is going to have another bad wave.'

Zuckerberg makes renewed pitch for Free Basics service

Zuckerberg makes renewed pitch for Free Basics service

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Zuckerberg appeared on a video to personally promote Free Basics.

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

'Aadhaar verdict a slap on the BJP's face'

'Aadhaar verdict a slap on the BJP's face'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Political reactions poured in shortly after the Supreme Court declared the Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme constitutionally valid.

How to tackle facial recognition fraud

How to tackle facial recognition fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

IIIT-D team builds algorithm that will help identify synthetic images.

Malaria Day: Why you shouldn't ignore high fever

Malaria Day: Why you shouldn't ignore high fever

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

If you have fever over 105 degree Fahrenheit, experience sweating and fatigue, it could be signs of malaria, warns Dr Ajay Aggarwal.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'We were lucky, in many ways, that we got the disease late.'

Doping: Money at heart of athletics cover up!

Doping: Money at heart of athletics cover up!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Victor Conte, the man at the centre of what was the United States's biggest doping scandal, believes the latest drug scandal to rock the sports world is all part of a cover up to protect the bottom line.

Women voters in Bihar are no longer a silent force

Women voters in Bihar are no longer a silent force

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

This was the first major election in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Obviously, the women of Bihar were not intimidated by the pandemic and came out in large numbers to vote.

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.

Covid vaccine possible by 2021 first quarter: Vardhan

Covid vaccine possible by 2021 first quarter: Vardhan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Vardhan stated the government is taking full precautions in human trials of vaccines and the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 under the chairmanship of Dr V K Paul, member-health, NITI Aayog, is drawing up a detailed strategy on how to immunize the majority of the population.

How to fix the PMC Bank crisis

How to fix the PMC Bank crisis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'Put the assets of PMC Bank and the personal assets of the HDIL promoters and head of PMC Bank in an escrow account and ring-fence it from the ad hoc action of the revenue departments and creditors,' recommends Debashis Basu.

144 minors were detained in J-K post Art 370 move: Report

144 minors were detained in J-K post Art 370 move: Report

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

When the matter came up for hearing before the top court on Tuesday, the bench said that it has received a report from the Juvenile Justice Committee of the high court, in which the averments regarding alleged detention of minors have been denied.

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'In countries like Japan, one out of 11.7 tests turns out to be positive, which is among the highest in the world. Italy tests 6.7 persons for one positive test while the USA tests 5.3 persons and the United Kingdom 3.4'

8 states account for 90% coronavirus cases in India

8 states account for 90% coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The GoM was told that six states -- Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal -- account for 86 per cent of the deaths caused by COVID-19 and 32 districts account for 80 per cent of such fatalities, the Union health ministry said.

Manual scavenging -- a national shame

Manual scavenging -- a national shame

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Rediff labs analysed the socio-economic caste census 2011 data on number of manual scavengers in India.

Trump rolls back Obama climate change measures

Trump rolls back Obama climate change measures

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

White House said Trump strongly believed that protecting environment and 'promoting our economy are not mutually exclusive goals'.

How Banerjee-Duflo's economic theory is relevant for India

How Banerjee-Duflo's economic theory is relevant for India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

For Duflo and Banerjee, an important part of their work has been ensuring that the agency of the "beneficiaries" -- usually, in developing countries like India, poorer individuals -- is put at the centre of any policy design. This is a crucial way in which experimental results are often better than large scale data-based inference, says Mihir S Sharma.

Have a bad credit score? Read this

Have a bad credit score? Read this

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'If your loan application gets turned down by one bank, do not apply immediately to several others.' 'This makes you appear credit hungry and possibly in some form of financial distress.' 'Multiple enquiries affect your credit score adversely,' advises Mohan Jayaraman.

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The Bajaj Super could not be called a pretty scooter, but it was sturdy and reliable, says Veenu Sandhu.

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kerala has recorded 24 cases including two foreign nationals.

Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In his opening remarks at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo of the Quadrilateral coalition, also known as 'Quad', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remained committed to a rules-based world order, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes.

How Tata Communications is transforming F1

How Tata Communications is transforming F1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

US Grand Prix winner Kimi Raikkonen has always been known as 'The Iceman' but Formula One fans could soon have much more of an insight into just how cool he really is in the heat of battle.

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Though he went back to writing "beautiful scenes" for other Bollywood directors, his deep interest in the lives of ordinary citizens never slackened, evident from the way he made himself available to human rights groups whenever they called him.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Authorities also said the recovery rate of COVID-19 patients was improving consistently in India and it was in a much better position in handling the pandemic, which has seen more than 63 lakh people testing positive for this virus since its emergence in China last December and over 3.7 lakh having lost their lives.

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

While Mahindra isn't the first person to think that building a social network out of India was a good idea, past attempts have all failed to compete with the multi-billion dollar giants Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and the like.

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The BJP knows the CAA, combined with a fresh nationwide NRC process, is an idea that's dead on arrival. Where it lives on is as a divisive, polarising instrument as its rivals have to take a position against it and thereby be exposed to the charge of 'Muslim appeasement' again, points out Shekhar Gupta.