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Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

AIIMS-Delhi is among the 12 sites selected by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for conducting Phase I and II randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trials of Covaxin.

Pulwama attack fallout: Kashmiri students fear for their security

Pulwama attack fallout: Kashmiri students fear for their security

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Several Kashmiris claimed they were harassed and attacked after the terrorist attack in Pulwama district in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force men were killed.

How Dada began playing cricket

How Dada began playing cricket

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

'My father was desperate that I played the game. So, to get away from those big piles of books, a cricket bat was a better option.'

 RCom to offer unlimited local, STD call schemes

RCom to offer unlimited local, STD call schemes

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Reliance Communications announced a new rate plan - Simply Unlimited Pack - with unlimited talk time on a single monthly recharge for its CDMA pre-paid customers.

Reliance Mobile launches BIGMaps

Reliance Mobile launches BIGMaps

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Available on mobile phones through SMS, WAP and downloads, 'BIGMaps' service will offer local search in form of maps, Reliance Communications said in a statement. The service, which will provide users information on local business, directions to locations, events and movies, will also be provided through internet in the near future, RCom said.

How you can go 'green'

How you can go 'green'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

From Earth Hour to LEED ratings for buildings, from carbon footprint to carbon credits, the world is climbing onto the 'green' bandwagon.

Android users beware! Indian banks targeted by new malware

Android users beware! Indian banks targeted by new malware

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Being distributed through a fake Flash Player app, the malware is designed for stealing login credentials, hijacking SMSs, uploading contact lists and SMSs to malicious servers, reports Romita Majumdar.

Threat to Tharoor: Gym trainer found innocent

Threat to Tharoor: Gym trainer found innocent

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Forged documents in the name of a New Delhi gym trainer were used by an unknown man to procure a SIM card from which "malicious" and "threatening" messages were sent to Union Minister Shashi Tharoor and others.

Kabir Suman postpones resignation for a week

Kabir Suman postpones resignation for a week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Kabir Suman, who had sent an SMS text on Monday night announcing that he was quitting from the party and the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday postponed the decision by a week following a request by noted writer Mahasweta Devi.

Vodafone launches bonus cards for Rs 4!

Vodafone launches bonus cards for Rs 4!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Telecom major Vodafone Essar on Monday launched its new bonus card, which will help subscribers send 100 local and national SMS or make local/STD calls for 8 minutes, at a price tag of Rs 4.

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

CAT 2009: Final checklist for test-takers

CAT 2009: Final checklist for test-takers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Prometric and IIMs issue a final reminder to all candidates.

'Aggressive' Gilani to axe Rehman Malik?

'Aggressive' Gilani to axe Rehman Malik?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is reportedly unhappy with Interior Minister Rehman Malik, a key aide of President Asif Ali Zardari, for announcing some decisions without apprising the cabinet.

Letters, greetings see a surge in Tamil Nadu

Letters, greetings see a surge in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

In an age when short messaging services (SMS) and e-mails are the norm, the forgotten art of sending letters or greetings has seen a surprising upswing. The Tamil Nadu postal department has reported a rise in mail traffic, touching more than 25 lakh a day with a projected 20 per cent increase.

Hutch ties up with Flightraja.com

Hutch ties up with Flightraja.com

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Hutch has entered into an agreement with Bangalore-based Flightraja.com, an online travel portal.

Ilayaraja follows the beaten track in Valmiki

Ilayaraja follows the beaten track in Valmiki

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

No one can deny the composer's flair for orchestration, but barring one or two exceptions, Valmiki's numbers show an inclination to fall into a rut.

West Bengal HSC results 2013 on June 3

West Bengal HSC results 2013 on June 3

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The West Bengal class 12 examination results will be available online 11 am onwards.

Maoists threaten to kill Bihar CM

Maoists threaten to kill Bihar CM

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The banned Communist Party of India - Maoist has threatened to kill Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar if two of their top leaders were not released from prison immediately, official sources said on Friday. 'Dabloo', a naxalite leader, in a sms to a reporter of a private TV channel, claimed that the Maoists planned to kill the chief minister, State Home Department Principal Secretary Amir Subhani said. The message demanded the release of Naxal leaders 'Raviji' and Diren Singh.

Who botched up the migrant crisis?

Who botched up the migrant crisis?

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'Why has this turned out to be one of the greatest humanitarian crisis that has caught the Centre and the states in a bind with no answers to this unexpected tsunami?' asks Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Train delay, change in centres cause many students missing NEET

Train delay, change in centres cause many students missing NEET

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Students ran from pillar to post in a vain bid to appear for the exam.

Sister, daughter of Farooq Abdullah released

Sister, daughter of Farooq Abdullah released

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Abdullah's sister Suraiya, his daughter Safiya and 11 other women furnished a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and surety of Rs 40,000 each under section 107 of criminal procedure code, giving an assurance that they would maintain peace, the officials said.

Watch Phoonk 2 and win Rs 5 lakh!

Watch Phoonk 2 and win Rs 5 lakh!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Here's how!

MTNL cuts mobile rates to half-a-paisa per second

MTNL cuts mobile rates to half-a-paisa per second

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Close on the heels of cellular operators announcing the launch of one-paisa-per-second billing scheme for all local/STD calls, roaming services and SMS, MTNL has slashed mobile tariffs to half-a-paisa per second on home network.

Call transfer:Users to port no. for new experience

Call transfer:Users to port no. for new experience

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Telecom industry may be hit by biggest customer churn ever, due to mobile number portability.

Video: Media chaos mars Dravid book reading

Video: Media chaos mars Dravid book reading

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Newer faces, fresher talents may have displaced Rahul Dravid from his once eminent position in the cricket pantheon but he is still capable of starting a riot in his native city, Bengaluru. It started innocently enough, with Dravid appearing at the Landmark bookstore in the Forum mall on Old Hosur Road, in Koramangala to read from Cricketmatics, a children's book brought out by the Chennai-based Karadi Tales company as part of a series.

RCom, Canadian firm may ink mobile deal

RCom, Canadian firm may ink mobile deal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Reliance Communications is believed to be in advanced talks with Canadian firm Iseemedia Inc for mobile mail gateway agreement that will provide email facilities to low-end handsets.

Two-in-one mobile phones catch on

Two-in-one mobile phones catch on

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Users are increasingly taking to dual-SIM handsets, which enable two connections on a single device.

Alwar killing: 2 held; minister says lack manpower to prevent every incident

Alwar killing: 2 held; minister says lack manpower to prevent every incident

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The incident, which came months after the lynching of dairy farmer Pehlu Khan by suspected cow vigilantes in Alwar, has triggered an outrage.

SRK denies 'Prophet' comment

SRK denies 'Prophet' comment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Shah Rukh Khan has clarified that he has never said anything against Prophet Mohammed in an interview.

CBI unleashes anti-corruption campaign

CBI unleashes anti-corruption campaign

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The Central Bureau of Investigation has unleashed a countrywide campaign to curb corruption on Wednesday. All the16 heads of zones are conducting special drives in their respective areas.

Music review: Siva Manasula Sakthi

Music review: Siva Manasula Sakthi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Yuvan Shankar Raja is usually known for trying to bring in something new to even the most ordinary numbers, but here it looks like he's stopped short of that.

Congratulate Ash, Abhishek

Congratulate Ash, Abhishek

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Congratulate Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan on their engagement.

Tatas ring in Blackberry, at last

Tatas ring in Blackberry, at last

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

After a long wait, Tata Teleservices on Thursday launched the premium Blackberry mobile services that offers customers e-mail, SMS messaging and Internet-based applications.

Twitter fails to add new users

Twitter fails to add new users

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Twitter has failed to grow its monthly active user count at all in the final three months of 2015.

Hema Malini's car meets with accident; child dead, BJP MP in hospital

Hema Malini's car meets with accident; child dead, BJP MP in hospital

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Mathura MP's Mercedes car reportedly rammed into an oncoming Maruti Alto.

US-based Indian pens anti-corruption anthem's Hindi lyrics

US-based Indian pens anti-corruption anthem's Hindi lyrics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Music composer Shankar Mahadevan said, "It is important that citizens speak up and take action. The fight against corruption will be a long journey. But I am confident that ipaidabribe.com and Maine Rishwat Di will achieve their lakshya."

Wish Ash!

Wish Ash!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

The actress turns 32.

Under-fire Raj douses people ire

Under-fire Raj douses people ire

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

Conspicuous by his silence when terror ripped the city apart, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader finally went out and thanked the firemen who doused the fire at the iconic Taj Hotel on that fateful night.

Wish The PM

Wish The PM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Wish Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

VV Raju: SMSing his way to glory

VV Raju: SMSing his way to glory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

A regular visitor to the the Small Industries Service Institute's library in Vijayawada, where he was brought up, Raju browsed through various books and business journals and zeroed in on an idea that required more thought-processing and innovation and less investments.