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Govt utilising Covid-19 experience to tackle monkeypox: Mandaviya

Govt utilising Covid-19 experience to tackle monkeypox: Mandaviya

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Till date eight cases of the disease have been detected in India, out of which five have foreign travel history, the minister of health and family welfare said.

4 Questions On Crypto Regulation

4 Questions On Crypto Regulation

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

It is not the job of regulators to ensure that users make profits. It is not the job of regulators to prevent people from making losses. It is not the job of regulators to prevent people from doing stupid things, argues Ajay Shah.

New COVID-19 strain: Total 38 people in India test positive

New COVID-19 strain: Total 38 people in India test positive

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

All these people have been kept in single room isolation in designated healthcare facilities by respective state governments and their close contacts have also been put under quarantine, the ministry said.

British Indian doc's call for Delhi to suspend Covishield use finds support

British Indian doc's call for Delhi to suspend Covishield use finds support

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A number of Indian medical experts on Monday supported calls from an eminent British Indian cardiologist for a full safety review into the use of Oxford/AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, administered in India as Covishield, over feared serious side effects such as heart attack and stroke.

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Eight new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were reported in Maharashtra -- seven of them in Mumbai -- and none of the patients had a history of international travel, the state health department said on Tuesday.

20 more test positive for UK COVID-19 strain; total 58

20 more test positive for UK COVID-19 strain; total 58

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

All these persons have been kept in single room isolation in designated health care facilities by respective state governments.

Amit Shah talks to rival Kuki, Meitei leaders for restoring peace

Amit Shah talks to rival Kuki, Meitei leaders for restoring peace

Rediff.com31 May 2023

He also held another meeting with a delegation of civil society organisations as part of his outreach and they expressed their commitment to peace and assured that they would work for restoring normalcy in Manipur.

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"To make sure there isn't a Covid surge in the country, PM Modi has asked us to be careful. The government is also preparing if at the Covid cases increase. Today, mock drills are conducted across Covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment," Mandaviya said.

Amid row, Vedanta chief explains why Gujarat was chosen over Maha

Amid row, Vedanta chief explains why Gujarat was chosen over Maha

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Mining magnate Anil Agarwal has said Gujarat was picked over Maharashtra for the Vedanta-Foxconn's Rs 1.52 lakh crore semiconductor project based on 'professional and independent' advice, as the political row in Maharashtra over the facility escalated on Thursday.

Govt issues guidelines for monkeypox patients, here are the details

Govt issues guidelines for monkeypox patients, here are the details

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

One has to stay in isolation for 21 days from the last contact with a monkeypox patient or their contaminated materials, they said.

Why IPO Market Makes Little Sense

Why IPO Market Makes Little Sense

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The political economy of the IPO market involves regulators empathising with intermediaries, and designing a bridge that systematically takes wealth away from founders, VC and PE funds, and business houses, explains Ajay Shah.

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

According to these experts, a monkeypox outbreak can effectively be tackled by strong surveillance.

'Marathi manoos are not solidly with Shinde'

'Marathi manoos are not solidly with Shinde'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The recent migration of marquee investments from Maharashtra to Gujarat seems to have rekindled the Marathi manoos sentiment.

Iyer injures shoulder while fielding; doubtful for IPL

Iyer injures shoulder while fielding; doubtful for IPL

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India batsman Shreyas Iyer dislocated his left shoulder during England's innings in the first One-Day International, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune on Tuesday, raising serious doubts about his participation in the Indian Premier League, starting next month.

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'The Mumbai-Pune Olympics will be help shift the country's gaze to a region that denotes a new formula for sports, enterprise, and nation building,' argues Shashank Mani Tripathi.

Planning To Buy A Plot? Read This

Planning To Buy A Plot? Read This

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Make sure that the person you are buying the plot from is the rightful owner.

No flights to Kolkata from 6 cities between Jul 6-19

No flights to Kolkata from 6 cities between Jul 6-19

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The moves comes as novel coronavirus cases continue to rise in the country.

Want to be a call centre professional?

Want to be a call centre professional?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Teamlease Services is recruiting for leading international BPOs for Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Jaipur.

Three Covid positive UK returnees isolated at Goa airport

Three Covid positive UK returnees isolated at Goa airport

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Three passengers, including a British national of Goan-origin, who arrived at the international airport near here on a flight from the United Kingdom on early Friday, tested positive for COVID-19, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said.

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

With the Maharashtra government on Thursday amending its air travel rules in view of global concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation cancelled its previous guidelines issued to the city airport authorities and asked them to follow the revised ones as issued by the state.

Toy makers face a 'glocal' challenge

Toy makers face a 'glocal' challenge

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The Chinese dependence is far from over, industry players are also citing a shortage of electronic toys in the country.

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal to focus more on long-term strategy

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal to focus more on long-term strategy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Ola founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Bhavish Aggarwal will step back from day-to-day operations to focus more on engineering functions, team building, and products, apart from focusing on long-term strategic projects, such as two-wheelers, cars, and innovations in quick commerce and international expansion. "I'll be spending more time with all engineering functions, team building, and on products," said Aggarwal in an internal note, adding, "I'll also be increasing my focus on our longer-term strategic projects, including new two-wheeler products, our car project, innovations in quick commerce, electrifying ride-hailing, our cell research and development (R&D), international expansion, building our Pune technology (tech) centre, and Futurefoundry UK." To drive scale, speed, and quality, Aggarwal said he is expanding Ola Group's chief financial officer (CFO) G R Arun Kumar's role to help him steer 'day-to-day operations' across the group.

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'I'm very proud of what family I come from, but I feel it must always be an afterthought... 10 years of my work will get nullified when people say "Yeh toh genes main hai".'

Where's The Economy Headed In 2023?

Where's The Economy Headed In 2023?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'The pipeline of new industrial projects is the best I've seen in the last 10 years, and it looks solid enough to sustain for at least a few quarters,' points out Naushad Forbes, adding, 'It is only when we get back to the same labour force participation we saw before Covid that the economy will have truly recovered.'

PIX: Rohit, Pandya brothers, Suryakumar join MI squad

PIX: Rohit, Pandya brothers, Suryakumar join MI squad

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, his brother Krunal and Suryakumar Yadav joined the Mumbai Indians squad in Mumbai on Sunday ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League, starting on April 9.

How safe are India's electric scooters?

How safe are India's electric scooters?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The government-appointed expert committee, which probes incidents of Ola Electric's S1 Pro and Okinawa vehicles catching fires, has added the latest case of fire involving PureEV electric scooter to its investigation, a senior government official told Business Standard. "A team comprising experts from Indian Institute of Science (IISC) and Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) are investigating the cases. "As soon as the report is submitted, we shall take appropriate action," said Giridhar Aramane, secretary at the ministry of road transport and highways.

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'...and showcased in their original beauty.'

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to invest Rs 1,600 cr on 56 stores

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to invest Rs 1,600 cr on 56 stores

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Gold and diamond retail chain Malabar Gold & Diamonds will be investing Rs 1,600 crore in FY22 to launch 56 stores globally with 40 across India and 16 internationally in FY22 to further boost its retail presence across the globe. The move is expected to generate over 1,700 jobs. In India, the expansion strategy is centred in states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Kerala. Internationally, the expansion will be in markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

Govt extends gap between 2 doses of Covishield to 12-18 weeks

Govt extends gap between 2 doses of Covishield to 12-18 weeks

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The NTAGI has also stated that those having laboratory test proven SARS-CoV-2 illness should defer COVID-19 vaccination for six months after recovery, the sources said.

Health secy reviews status of passengers from UK

Health secy reviews status of passengers from UK

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan reviewed the status of passengers coming from the UK to India and found positive in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Goa, Punjab, Gujarat and Kerala and their response measures in a meeting held through video conferencing.

New Covid strain: Total 29 people in India test positive

New Covid strain: Total 29 people in India test positive

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

These include the 25 cases which were announced till Thursday. "All the 29 persons are in physical isolation in health facilities," an official said.

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.

I insisted Uddhav become CM: Pawar's snipe at Fadnavis

I insisted Uddhav become CM: Pawar's snipe at Fadnavis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

"I thought why not the son of a person who had contributed for Maharashtra should become the CM and I insisted Uddhav Thackeray to become the chief minister. Fadnavis had worked with Uddhav so he knows how Uddhav is. He should stop questioning repeatedly about how Uddhav became CM," the NCP chief said.

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune under the ICMR has isolated the monkeypox virus from the clinical specimen of a patient, which can pave the way for development of diagnostic kits and vaccines against the disease, officials said on Wednesday.

Cases of UK mutant COVID strain go up to 73 in India

Cases of UK mutant COVID strain go up to 73 in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Their close contacts have also been put under quarantine. Comprehensive contact tracing has been initiated for co-travellers, family contacts and others. Genome sequencing on other specimens is going on, the ministry said.

200 km, 24 hours: Wheelchair Feat

200 km, 24 hours: Wheelchair Feat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

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I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Aaditya, son of Shiv Sena president and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, dubbed the searches by the I-T department on Kanal as 'invasion by Delhi' ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

'COVID-19 vaccine will be made in India'

'COVID-19 vaccine will be made in India'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'I can say with confidence that any future SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, developed anywhere in the world, would have to be manufactured in India, if it is to be affordable and of high quality.'