News for 'SOS'

App for employee safety by Smart Cloud

App for employee safety by Smart Cloud

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

SmartCommute is a solution for employee commuting safety, which helps track employees and vehicles during regular commutes and also helps employees contact transport management teams efficiently in case of an SOS situation.

How mobile is the new safety tool for women

How mobile is the new safety tool for women

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The rise in crimes against women has brought into focus some ways their constant companion -- the mobile phone -- can help.

'Mucor is very scary'

'Mucor is very scary'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Mucor is an environmental fungus, and it's much more prevalent in hot and humid areas.' 'The amount of fungus in the air is much higher in India than some other parts of the world.'

Quick fix: Get rid of oily skin, pimples and more

Quick fix: Get rid of oily skin, pimples and more

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Are your armpits stinking or is your hair a big mess? Fear not, help is here.

Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story

Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Sillunu Oru Sandhippu is not your average run-of-the-mill triangular love story.

How tech giants are fighting the deadly coronavirus

How tech giants are fighting the deadly coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Remote Working/Work from Home' strategy has been activated to aid social distancing in the impacted regions. Travel advisory across the organisation has been issued with full precautionary measure.

Hussey says no plans of Test comeback

Hussey says no plans of Test comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey says he has no plans of coming out of international retirement and salvage the national team's pride after two heavy Test defeats in India.

Ajay Devgn: YRF has been lying at every point

Ajay Devgn: YRF has been lying at every point

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The actor talks about his new film Son Of Sardaar, and tells us why he's a worried man these days.

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

No immediate relief appears in sight as the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for six districts which have been already pounded by downpour, forecasting "extremely heavy" rainfall and recommending preventive actions.

NZ Tour: Hardik's return could be delayed, Gill or Rahul for 3rd opener in Tests

NZ Tour: Hardik's return could be delayed, Gill or Rahul for 3rd opener in Tests

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Starting January 24, India will be playing five T20 Internationals, three ODIs and two Test matches, and squads for the tour will be picked on Sunday.

J&K: Army rescues 11 govt employees trapped in snow

J&K: Army rescues 11 govt employees trapped in snow

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The army on Monday safely rescued 11 state government employees trapped in snow in the mountainous Doda district of Jammu region.

These goons created terror for 2 hours: JNU student

These goons created terror for 2 hours: JNU student

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'They did not spare the girls or teachers; they beat all of them.' 'We kept calling the police, but no one came.'

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 14 crew members from sinking vessel off Mumbai

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 14 crew members from sinking vessel off Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The navy launched a SeaKing chopper at 7:58 am from INS Shikra, Colaba, while CG launched two Chetak helicopters at around 8:40 am for the rescue operation.

Sonakshi's makeover, Veena's controversy!

Sonakshi's makeover, Veena's controversy!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

Sonakshi's makeover, Veena's controversy!

Not infected with COVID-19? 7 simple tips to stay calm

Not infected with COVID-19? 7 simple tips to stay calm

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

While the situation at large is not in your control, what you can essentially control is your reaction to what is happening around you, says Dr Sameer Dwivedi.

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

According to a calculation by the government, India's airlines currently have 633 aircraft of which they may operate only 200.

Why the Very Young are Dying

Why the Very Young are Dying

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'We can't rule out the fact that the virus might have changed in such a way that it's actually causing more harm to young people.'

How footballer Ganguly became 'an accidental cricketer'

How footballer Ganguly became 'an accidental cricketer'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The world was in a "sheer shock" in the past few months due to the coronavirus pandemic but BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is confident that life will be back to normal once the vaccine for the virus is developed. Ganguly believes once the vaccine is out, the virus will be like any other health issues like flu or jaundice but with a cure.

LSR College student ends life over education expenses

LSR College student ends life over education expenses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The second-year BSc (Honours) in Mathematics student had returned from Delhi in March this year after those staying in the hostel were asked to go home by the college authorities in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

When the German Air Force came to the rescue of a Jet Airways flight

When the German Air Force came to the rescue of a Jet Airways flight

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

A Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to London, with more than 300 people, triggered a major scare when it lost contact with the Air Traffic Control after getting intercepted by German fighter jets. The flight then had to be escorted by German Air Force fighter planes before it landed.

13 nationals from Ebola-hit Liberia cleared in Delhi

13 nationals from Ebola-hit Liberia cleared in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Thirteen Indian nationals, who arrived in Delhi from Liberia on Tuesday, have been cleared after being screened for the Ebola virus, the health ministry said.

Sonakshi: I have no time for men

Sonakshi: I have no time for men

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Sonakshi Sinha gets candid about films and romance.

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Rediff.com3 May 2021

From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.

Shobha De faces heat after her 'calm' advice to Sushma

Shobha De faces heat after her 'calm' advice to Sushma

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

"Sushma Swaraj : Resolution for 2017 - Keep calm and stop tweeting," she wrote on Twitter on Friday.

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Harnessing the power of social media, Palaniswami seems to have struck a personal chord with citizens-cum-netizens, not only interacting with them but ensuring redressal of their grievances.

PHOTOS: Nilgai strays into North Block area, rescued after 4 hours

PHOTOS: Nilgai strays into North Block area, rescued after 4 hours

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The wildlife officials said the female adult blue bull has sustained injuries on her legs and the wounds are being treated by the department.

COVID-19: Hundreds of people stranded at AP-Telangana checkpoints

COVID-19: Hundreds of people stranded at AP-Telangana checkpoints

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Local Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramana Murthy maintained that since the lockdown was in force and the inter-state borders have been sealed, no vehicle or person could be allowed into the state.

Pix: Dramatic rescue of sinking ship's crew off Mumbai coast

Pix: Dramatic rescue of sinking ship's crew off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

On Thursday morning, Coast Guard officials rescued as many as 30 crewmembers from the cargo vessel MV RAK, even as 3/4th of the 225 meter-long vessel had sunk into the choppy waters of the Arabian Sea. MV Rak was carrying 60,054 meteric tonne of coal. Toral Varia, brings you a blow-by-blow account of the rescue operation.

How hectic is our cricketers' schedule?

How hectic is our cricketers' schedule?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

In 2010, India has already played seven Tests, 18 ODIs and seven T20s with the Indian Premier League sandwiched in between.

Dell's learning centre in Hyderabad

Dell's learning centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

The centre will have a computer room with 20 PCs with Internet capability, a music room comprising instruments like drums, tabla, guitar, sitar, harmonium and synthesiser, and a library room with books and CDs ranging from academic, entertainment and general knowledge.

Operators look to make Bike-taxi services 'safe' for women

Operators look to make Bike-taxi services 'safe' for women

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Both Uber and Rapido have an SOS button installed in the app which are monitored by their teams

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

In the midst of all the self-flagellation at our collective inability to assist the country's migrants through their misery, at least one person (or a group of people) decided to do more than just chest beating. Anjuli Bhargava traces the tale of how a relief effort in Goa is transforming into a movement to drive long-term change.

Microsoft launches new safety app for Windows phone users

Microsoft launches new safety app for Windows phone users

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Guardian enables users to switch on a 'track me' feature in the app that lets friends and family track them in real-time using Microsoft Windows Azure cloud services and Bing Map APIs, the company said.

Aarushi's mobile recovered; CBI refuses to comment

Aarushi's mobile recovered; CBI refuses to comment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

In a major breakthrough in the Aarushi murder case, the Delhi police today claimed to have recovered mobile phone of the teenaged girl, a move which the family termed as a "ray of hope" even as the CBI refused to comment on the development.

Younis to join team in Australia

Younis to join team in Australia

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Heeding to the SOS call by the Pakistan team, Younis Khan on Tuesday agreed to join the team-mates in Australia for the ongoing Test series but said he will never captain the side.

L'Oreal found guilty of racial discrimination

L'Oreal found guilty of racial discrimination

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

France's highest court was told L'Oreal had sought an all-white sales staff to promote haircare product Fructis Style. Recruitment agency Districom had sent a fax in 2000 saying Garnier's hostesses should be aged 18 to 22, wear size 38 to 42 clothes and be BBR. BBR (Blue, Black, Red) is an expression widely recognised in the French recruitment world as the code for white French people born to white French parents, in effect excluding the ethnic minorities.

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

While the process of extracting plasma itself is simple, doctors say that it is the screening of donors, testing and filling up of numerous forms that takes time.

Woman finds baby after Nice attack with help from Facebook

Woman finds baby after Nice attack with help from Facebook

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

A couple who lost their eight-month-old during the truck attack in Nice have been reunited with their baby after an appeal went out on Facebook.

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

His family found an old man on a bed soaked through with urine at the J J Hospital. The man whose name drew thousands to public meetings was requesting anyone who cared to listen to change his bedsheets. But there was no one to do so.

Uber driver arrested in Kolkata for obscenity

Uber driver arrested in Kolkata for obscenity

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

An Uber driver was arrested for allegedly misbehaving with a woman passenger in Mumbai, police said on Wednesday.