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Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

Rediff.com7 May 2020

A clutch of automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Mercedes Benz India, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor, and Isuzu Motors India announced they had got the clearance from the governments of the states they operate in to resume operations.

Americans prefer landline: Survey

Americans prefer landline: Survey

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Majority of American consumers have voiced their preference for landline phones as against cell phones in a recent survey. Ninety-four per cent of the respondents cited reliability and 91 per cent safety as the key factors for retaining landline service. Eighty-three per cent respondents said they intend to continue using their landline home phone indefinitely. Seventy-six per cent said they use landline phones every day. Consumers value voice quality and reliable services.

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

A 16-year-old Singaporean boy, a Protestant Christian of Indian ethnicity, was detained last month under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after planning to use a machete to attack Muslims at two mosques in March, on the anniversary of New Zealand's Christchurch attacks.

Covid-19 test in India costs 4 times more than in China

Covid-19 test in India costs 4 times more than in China

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The spending on a typical RT-PCR test would take up 23 per cent of the monthly income of an average Indian, compared to 2 per cent in China. This is one of the deepest cuts in the pocket of an individual, in comparison to 14 other countries, reports Abhishek Waghmare.

COVID-19: How to get vaccinated

COVID-19: How to get vaccinated

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

For vaccination, online registration is mandatory. Thereafter, eligible beneficiaries will be informed on their registered mobile number about the nearest vaccination facility, and the date and time of vaccination.

Indian cos helping US economy to recover: Richard Verma

Indian cos helping US economy to recover: Richard Verma

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The US is working with India for developing three smart cities --Visakhapatnam, Ajmer and Allahabad

Nestl misled authorities, food regulator tells HC

Nestl misled authorities, food regulator tells HC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Arguments will continue on Thursday.

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The Trump administration announced those F-1 and M-1 (non-academic and vocational students) visa holders planning to take online classes only will not be allowed to remain in the United State.

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The top court said the private hospitals including laboratories have an important role to play in containing the scale of the pandemic by extending philanthropic services in the hour of national crisis.

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'The JF-17 is the aircraft of today and the Tejas is the aircraft of tomorrow.'

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

Drug makers seek out-of-court settlement in clinical trial cases

Drug makers seek out-of-court settlement in clinical trial cases

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In a letter to health minister Harsh Vardhan, the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance, an industry body representing leading pharma companies, including Sun Pharma, Lupin, Dr Reddy's Labs, Cadila Health and Glenmark, stressed the need for an out-of-court settlement with health activists fighting for the rights of clinical trial participants.

Drug to treat mild, moderate COVID-19 launched in India

Drug to treat mild, moderate COVID-19 launched in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

FabiFlu is the first oral favipiravir-approved medication in India for the treatment of COVID-19. Favipiravir can be used for coronavirus patients with co-morbid conditions such as diabetes and heart disease with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

By Thursday, 830 confirmed cases of pneumonia, caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), had been reported in 29 provincial-level regions in the country.

Now, smartphone app to alert drowsy drivers

Now, smartphone app to alert drowsy drivers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Falling asleep behind the wheel? Fear not, an app is here to wake you up!

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

SC seeks clarification from Mysore lab on Maggi samples

SC seeks clarification from Mysore lab on Maggi samples

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

On August 13, Bombay High Court lifted the ban on nine variants of the fast food.

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'Her only 'crime' was being a woman in a country where women face discrimination that is entrenched in law and plays out in the most horrific ways imaginable in every area of their lives, even sports'

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'It was a result of a fundamental Jewish value of kindness and concern.' 'A value that extends beyond our own and on the premise that when we are ok, we are supposed to look up and look around to see who is not.' 'And do something about it.'

Super Over to decide World Cup winner if final ends in a tie

Super Over to decide World Cup winner if final ends in a tie

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

The ICC also announced that the captains will not carry forward any over-rate offences into the World Cup.

Now, drive cars built on cornstarch

Now, drive cars built on cornstarch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A specialised team at Tata Motors, the country's largest automobile producer, is using cornstarch in the making of body parts for cars.

MF equity flows climb to 11-month high, garner over Rs 10,000 crore

MF equity flows climb to 11-month high, garner over Rs 10,000 crore

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The flows may stem and redemptions pressure increase following the market meltdown of Monday amid mounting cases of coronavirus infection globally.

Rajdhani derailment: Special railways coaches prevent more casualties

Rajdhani derailment: Special railways coaches prevent more casualties

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

An inquiry by the safety commissioner has been ordered. Anusha Soni reports

Dowry deaths account for 40% to 50% of female homicides

Dowry deaths account for 40% to 50% of female homicides

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Uttar Pradesh accounts for the maxmium dowry deaths -- 11,800 women -- followed by Bihar at 5,992.

NEEDED! Balance between bat and ball...

NEEDED! Balance between bat and ball...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The International Cricket Council Cricket Committee, chaired by Anil Kumble, has suggested that Marylebone Cricket Club should 'strongly consider' limiting the dimensions of bats to restore balance in the game.

Oral contraceptives don't cause birth defects

Oral contraceptives don't cause birth defects

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Popping a pill before or during pregnancy doesn't risk the chance of birth defects, a new study has revealed.

Maggi nightmare returns to haunt Nestle

Maggi nightmare returns to haunt Nestle

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The SC bench said the report of CFTRI, where the samples of Maggi noodles were tested following earlier orders of the court, will form the basis for the proceedings before the NCDRC.

5 things that make Renault Lodgy special

5 things that make Renault Lodgy special

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

It is likely to be priced between Rs 8 and Rs 12 lakh

New single-dose Ebola vaccine shows promise

New single-dose Ebola vaccine shows promise

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Researchers have developed a quick-acting Ebola vaccine that is both safe and effective with a single dose

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Tejas makes arrested landing, India enters elite list

Tejas makes arrested landing, India enters elite list

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

An official statement said that the successful execution of arrested landing will pave the way for this indigenous platform to undertake Aircraft Carrier landing demonstration onboard the Indian Naval Aircraft Carrier, Vikramaditya.

How to win the race against the virus

How to win the race against the virus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The Johnson and Johnson and Sputnik vaccines should be approved now, as should the Pfizer and Moderna ones, suggests Naushad Forbes. Leave it to the companies to figure out how to put in place the right chilling infrastructure. Don't let a lack of approvals deprive the country of availability, suggests Naushad Forbes.

A year of living and working in the shadow of Covid-19 pandemic

A year of living and working in the shadow of Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

There is no one way to describe the 12 months that have gone by since India reported its first Covid-positive case on January 30, 2020.

All you want to know about green crackers

All you want to know about green crackers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The non-viability of green crackers may pave the way for e-crackers.

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.

Maggi effect? Regulator to take up erring food, drinks ads

Maggi effect? Regulator to take up erring food, drinks ads

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The move follows an arrangement with the dept of consumer affairs.

Govt mulls 'Mission COVID Suraksha' with Rs 3,000 cr corpus

Govt mulls 'Mission COVID Suraksha' with Rs 3,000 cr corpus

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The aim of the mission is to accelerate the development of at least six vaccine candidates and ensure that they are licenced and introduced in market for emergency use at the earliest.

COVID-19 vaccine at least a year away, say scientists

COVID-19 vaccine at least a year away, say scientists

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

According to the World Health Organisation, 10 candidate vaccines for COVID-19 are in the clinical evaluation and 126 are in the pre-clinical stage.

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The budgetary allocation for the sector is Rs 60,908.22 crore, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.