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HTTP, iPod among decade's most confusing buzzwords

HTTP, iPod among decade's most confusing buzzwords

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The most confusing acronym for the decade was SOA (Service Oriented Architecture).

Have you listened to your blood lately?

Have you listened to your blood lately?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

A few drops of blood can reveal an amazing amount of information -- from your internal make-up to your food tolerance.

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

This is the third consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 45,000.

23% Delhiites affected by COVID-19, finds sero-prevalence study

23% Delhiites affected by COVID-19, finds sero-prevalence study

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Director of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr Sujeet Kumar Singh said the remaining 77 per cent are still vulnerable to the viral disease and containment measures need to continue with the same rigour.

Delhi: Less than 1K cases after 49 days, AIIMS chief says peak reached

Delhi: Less than 1K cases after 49 days, AIIMS chief says peak reached

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Delhi recorded 954 cases on Monday, according to a health department bulletin. The bulletin said the number of tests conducted too was the lowest in July.

COVID: 'Treatment gets very challenging'

COVID: 'Treatment gets very challenging'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'When you are on these drugs, there is a possibility that you come to the hospital late, just by virtue of the fact that you believe that things are going to turn around, because you are on all these medicines.'

Protests rock Odisha over water shortage, power cuts

Protests rock Odisha over water shortage, power cuts

Rediff.com11 May 2019

According to an official, two fresh deaths have been reported in Cuttack and Khurda districts of the state.

Carrying Rs 25,000, TVs? All flyers to India have to declare them

Carrying Rs 25,000, TVs? All flyers to India have to declare them

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Passengers entering India will now have to declare Indian currency exceeding Rs 25,000 and LCD, LED or Plasma televisions.

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'Kerala is probably the only state, where (with regard to) the clinical management and the overall protocols, we have an infectious disease team heading the whole containment plan.'

Why olive oil is good for your heart

Why olive oil is good for your heart

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Turns out, food high in unsaturated fat may protect against cardiovascular diseases.

Indians far from achieving herd immunity against COVID-19: Vardhan

Indians far from achieving herd immunity against COVID-19: Vardhan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Vardhan said the ICMR is actively researching on reports of COVID-19 reinfection and although the number of such cases is negligible at this moment, the government is fully seized of the importance of the matter, the health ministry said in a statement.

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 11,55,191

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 11,55,191

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

This is the sixth consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 30,000.

Answered: When COVID-19 will end

Answered: When COVID-19 will end

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'"The end" depends on two things.' 'Either you develop a vaccine which is effective or if you have a drug, you can terminate this infection very quickly.' 'Otherwise, you have to depend on herd immunity.' 'I think it should happen earlier. Far earlier, than we can imagine or achieve 'herd immunity'.'

BJP's war cry for 2019: 350 Mumkin Hai!

BJP's war cry for 2019: 350 Mumkin Hai!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

R Rajagopalan reveals the BJP's master plan to get Modi re-elected.

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Results from early-phase non-randomised vaccine trials in a total of 76 people show that two formulations of the vaccine have a good safety profile detected over 42 days, and induce antibody responses in all participants within 21 days.

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Once you resume economic activities, life will be normal.' 'The younger people will tolerate the virus very well. So, life will become normal very soon.'

Loans: Why 'cheap' flat rates fool you

Loans: Why 'cheap' flat rates fool you

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Lenders often advertise flat rates which do not reflect the actual interest you pay on your loans.

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The move comes on the back of the potential for the conventional televisions in India. Industry watchers said high-end televisions were gaining popularity in urban markets, while first-time buyers and rural markets prefer conventional televisions. Globally, Sony has taken a strategic decision to exit from the CRT TV business from this month-end due to a slow demand. Sony had reduced LCD prices to align with Korean duo LG Electronics and Samsung a few months back.

Hotels go hi-tech to woo travellers

Hotels go hi-tech to woo travellers

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Today, when you check into a hotel, be sure to expect more than just a helpful bell-boy and a smiling concierge. As it is, the category of business travellers has been growing at a healthy clip. However, the rise of low-cost airlines and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has now given the entire travelling space a shot in the arm.

Govt bans duty free TV imports by air travellers

Govt bans duty free TV imports by air travellers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Air travellers currently can bring a flat screen television for personal use without paying any duty.

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'SARS-CoV-2 is going to change to avoid/overcome any thing thrown at it.'

India to boost nuclear fusion technology

India to boost nuclear fusion technology

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The foreign exchange component of the project, to come up at Cadarache in southern France, is calculated at Rs 1129 crore.

India can send spacecraft to Mars, says minister

India can send spacecraft to Mars, says minister

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Prithviraj Chavan said sending a spacecraft to Mars would help in understanding the evolution of the planet by studying the Martian atmosphere and ionosphere.

Made in China: An 'artificial sun'

Made in China: An 'artificial sun'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The reactor will provide a cheaper, safer, cleaner and endless energy resource, reducing the world's dependence on fossil fuels.

Sanyo, BPL likely to pull plug on joint venture

Sanyo, BPL likely to pull plug on joint venture

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

According to sources in the company, a review of the JV is under way and a decision to separate is likely to be taken soon. Sanyo wants to focus on LCD and plasma televisions and other industrial equipment such as heavy-duty air conditioners, coolers and the like, while not being saddled with the conventional colour television segment, which is the strong point of BPL.

Covid vaccination drive after scientists' nod: PM

Covid vaccination drive after scientists' nod: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

In his remarks in New Delhi at an all-party meeting held virtually, Modi said healthcare workers involved in treating COVID-19 patients, frontline workers, who include police personnel and municipal staff, and old people suffering from serious conditions would be inoculated on priority.

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters

Why govt must scrap its plan to reshape Delhi

Why govt must scrap its plan to reshape Delhi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'Saving our economy is a priority.' 'We have to save our people and save our country.'

Shop till you drop, with EMI card

Shop till you drop, with EMI card

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

EMI card is a unique installment concept, wherein you have the option of paying a fixed amount every month subject to the purchase limit you enjoy.

I-T dept trains eyes on real estate

I-T dept trains eyes on real estate

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

LG, Samsung locked in slim TV war

LG, Samsung locked in slim TV war

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Korean durable majors LG and Samsung have up the ante in the slim category of colour television market.

How 'middle-class millionaires' live

How 'middle-class millionaires' live

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

From drop-dead gorgeous diamonds to souped-up sports cars, sneak a peek at the spending habits of the 'middle-class millionaire.'

Outdoor advertising to see new tech blitzkrieg

Outdoor advertising to see new tech blitzkrieg

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

As the Rs 1,000-crore (Rs 10 billion) outdoor advertising market becomes increasingly crowded with giant-sized backlit hoardings, technology may soon become the differentiating factor.

Online Diwali sale seen to cross Rs 250 cr

Online Diwali sale seen to cross Rs 250 cr

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

It's Diwali time for marketeers in the online space, who are wooing the 37 million strong Indian online community with festival packages and Maha Diwali sales

Let the hunt for deals and offers begin

Let the hunt for deals and offers begin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

As the Rs 25,000-crore (Rs 250-billion) consumer durables industry has done away with price cuts this year, companies are providing consumers with a new hook -- value-added offers.

Has the taxman sent you a letter?

Has the taxman sent you a letter?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

After a nationwide 'lifestyle survey' on sale of expensive home theatres, plasma TVs, modular kitchen, watches and pens, the income tax department has started sending 'polite' letters to buyers, asking them to file returns of their income.

A breather for high spenders

A breather for high spenders

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The annual award includes a pure gold medal, a citation and a prize purse worth $ 100,000 or its equivalent in the Indian rupees.