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Tamil Nadu's love-hate relationship with alcohol

Tamil Nadu's love-hate relationship with alcohol

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Rediff Labs analyses the relationship between alcohol and revenue generated and reported drunken driving accidents.

Gender equality around the world. See where India stands

Gender equality around the world. See where India stands

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

A map showing the gender equality across the world as published in the 'Global Gender Gap Report 2014' of the World Economic Forum.

MAPPED: Rate of crime/atrocities against Scheduled Castes in India

MAPPED: Rate of crime/atrocities against Scheduled Castes in India

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The map shows the state wise rate of crime/atrocities committed against SCs by non-SCs in 2016.

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

In a move towards gender inclusion, Tamil Nadu has partnered Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) to offer a 5 per cent job reservation for LGBTQAI+ and people with disabilities at GCPL's upcoming fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing unit in Thiruporur in Chengalpattu district. According to industry experts and activists, while companies acknowledge transgender communities, this is the first time the entire spectrum of gender minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (one's sexual or gender identity), asexual and intersex, is receiving such a notable share of job participation in the private sector while signing memoranda of understanding with states.

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Modigate is snowballing into a huge thing with the electorate. The BJP is in for huge punishment by the electorate.'

Measuring the real burden of child drug abuse in India

Measuring the real burden of child drug abuse in India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Rediff Labs investigates the issue of child drug abuse in India in an attempt to quantify the seriousness of the issue.

Startups incorporated till March 2024 to get tax benefits

Startups incorporated till March 2024 to get tax benefits

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the government proposes to increase the benefit of carrying forward losses for startups to 10 years.

'AI is going to be used as a weapon by the bad guys'

'AI is going to be used as a weapon by the bad guys'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'This is a race where every technology can be used by the bad guys and good guys.'

'People are scared to go to a police station'

'People are scared to go to a police station'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.'

Child labour: How effective has the ban been in India?

Child labour: How effective has the ban been in India?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Explore the interactive map above to see the working children per 1000 population and the percentage change over the period from 2001 to 2011.

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The CM wants to develop a Film City that would provide the entire value chain of film-making services and infrastructure in one place.'

India's cleanest railway station in 2018 is...

India's cleanest railway station in 2018 is...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Railway stations -- Beas, Vishakhapatnam, Khammam, Secunderabad, Ahmednagar and Jammu Tawi are the top ranked railway stations by cleanliness.

Deadliest diseases decline in India but...

Deadliest diseases decline in India but...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

An infographic showing the mortality per 1,00,000 population figures for four of India's deadliest diseases as reported by the World Health Organisation.

Scorching numbers that prove this summer is the deadliest yet

Scorching numbers that prove this summer is the deadliest yet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The graphic above shows the number of heat wave deaths in India each year since 1967.

Is your city dangerous for women?

Is your city dangerous for women?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

A map showing the rate of insult to women's modesty as reported in 2014 in Indian cities.

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'I feel she has some mental disorder. Or, it was an act of pure revenge.'

Which college ranked 1st in India in 2018?

Which college ranked 1st in India in 2018?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Here's a simple way of knowing the change in the rank secured by each institution from 2017 to 2018.

Urban vs Rural: How much do people spend monthly?

Urban vs Rural: How much do people spend monthly?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The map above shows the disparity in Monthly Consumer Expenditure as reported by the 68th round of National Sample Survey.

Maha ATS takes custody of NIA terror suspect held in Pune; 5th arrest so far

Maha ATS takes custody of NIA terror suspect held in Pune; 5th arrest so far

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The agency told the court that he is the "mastermind" and the handler of the arrested suspects.

Mahagathbandhan: The what-if factor of UP polls

Mahagathbandhan: The what-if factor of UP polls

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Could a grand alliance between the Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Congress -- built along the lines of the successful Bihar mahagatbandhan of 2015 -- have changed the outcome of the Uttar Pradesh election?

29% of Indians relocated their home. See where your state stands

29% of Indians relocated their home. See where your state stands

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

As per the 64th round of the National Sample Survey, nearly 29 per cent of Indians had relocated in the last 365 days.

How many languages are dying in India?

How many languages are dying in India?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

However, 183 of these languages are in different degrees of endangerment.

Child marriages in India

Child marriages in India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Rediff Labs analyzed the data on district wise child marriages in India by Census of India 2011.

Why Dolo, Saridon, Calpol Will Have QR Codes

Why Dolo, Saridon, Calpol Will Have QR Codes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The top 300 pharmaceutical brands in the country will now bear a quick response (QR) code on their packaging to rein in spurious drugs and ensure better traceability.

Child mortality rate in India is declining

Child mortality rate in India is declining

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

World Health Organisation data suggests that the biggest causes of mortality in children between the ages of 0 to 4 years are prematurity, acute lower respiratory infection (including pneumonia), birth asphyxia and trauma and diarrhoeal disease.

Ramzan recipes: Want to make Lab-e-Shireen?

Ramzan recipes: Want to make Lab-e-Shireen?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Rediff reader Reshma Aslam shares dessert recipes for you to indulge in the month of Ramzan.

Check out the Delhi verdict

Check out the Delhi verdict

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Watch this space to see the Delhi verdict unfold LIVE on rediff.com

PREDICT: How many Lok Sabha seats Naidu/Jagan will win

PREDICT: How many Lok Sabha seats Naidu/Jagan will win

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

How many seats will the TDP win? How many seats will the YSR Congress win?

Which sector has shown growth in terms of GDP in India?

Which sector has shown growth in terms of GDP in India?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

According to Central statistics office press note, GDP at current prices in Q1 of 2015-16 is estimated at 32.43 lakh crore, as against 29.80 lakh crore in Q1 of 2014-15, showing a growth rate of 8.8 percent.

Monsoon covers India 2 days sooner than expected

Monsoon covers India 2 days sooner than expected

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

All sub-regions have been receiving good rainfall except the North-east and east region of the country, where the deficiency has reached 23 per cent.

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Nirma's tryst with the pharmaceutical space started in 2006 when it acquired the ailing Core Healthcare in a deal reported to be worth Rs 300 crore. The Ahmedabad-based manufacturer of intravenous fluids was subsequently renamed Nirlife. Pharma industry insiders say Nirma, which broke open the detergent market in the 1990s with low prices and massive advertising, tried an encore of the low-price strategy in pharma, but with mixed results.

Second hand smoke in public places. How effective has the ban been?

Second hand smoke in public places. How effective has the ban been?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Explore the interactive map above to see the percentage of people exposed to second hand smoke, percentage of active smokers and the percentage of people who observed smoking in non-smoking areas.

What is Schedule M and why it's mandatory for all pharma units

What is Schedule M and why it's mandatory for all pharma units

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

With an eye on improving quality assurance in the wake of increased global scrutiny on Indian pharma products, the Centre on Tuesday said that Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 will be made compulsory for small and medium scale manufacturers in a phased manner. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked micro-small and medium enterprises in pharma manufacturing to move towards good manufacturing practices (GMP) through self regulation. "This will help in quality assurance and also reduce compliance burden," Mandaviya.

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour, but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.

She Gave The World 20,000 Babies

She Gave The World 20,000 Babies

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

An evening celebrating the best of what medicine has to offer.

Swachh Bharat survey: Find out where your city ranks

Swachh Bharat survey: Find out where your city ranks

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Rediff Labs mapped the survey result of the cities based on the national rank secured in Swachh Survekshan 2017.

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

'If you can simplify the technology, you don't need a doctor or a highly qualified technician to work on the technology; even an Asha health worker or a similar front line health worker can use it with minimal training.'

Are there enough doctors and hospital beds in your country?

Are there enough doctors and hospital beds in your country?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Maps showing density of hospital beds and doctors per 10,000 population across the world.

Nipah Is Keeping Kerala Tourists At Bay

Nipah Is Keeping Kerala Tourists At Bay

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The tourism industry expects a short-term impact, as it is counting on the state's proven expertise in managing such crises.

Guess which states have shown the most improvement in literacy rate

Guess which states have shown the most improvement in literacy rate

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The map above shows the change in literacy rate across states of India from 2001 to 2011 as reported by the Census of India.