News for 'Safety Research'

Pesticide level high in most colas: CFL

Pesticide level high in most colas: CFL

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

Almost echoing the results of analysis done by a Mysore institute, another government laboratory has said that most soft drink samples contained higher pesticides level than the European Union norms but well within the Indian safety standards.

Pedal Delhi is here, but is India ready?

Pedal Delhi is here, but is India ready?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The mass cycling event is all set to kick off on November 5, but looks like Indian roads, offices are not yet cycle-ready!

SBI declines to share quantum of money in suspended accounts

SBI declines to share quantum of money in suspended accounts

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The interest money which is not claimed by people due to religious obligations is kept in suspended bank accounts.

DRL to showcase new findings in US

DRL to showcase new findings in US

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Scientist are flabbergasted by the video showing an alleged human sacrifice near a Chola period statue gifted to CERN by India.

Doctors hit the street across the country against Bengal violence

Doctors hit the street across the country against Bengal violence

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Notwithstanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's warning of strict action if work is not resumed, the junior doctors carried on with their agitation.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

The Artificial Intelligence debate: Sundar Pichai vs Jack Ma

The Artificial Intelligence debate: Sundar Pichai vs Jack Ma

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Is it a boon or a curse?

Look how far the 'Statue of Unity' has come

Look how far the 'Statue of Unity' has come

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The Rs 1,989 crore statue being built to honour Sardar Vallabhai Patel has taken 3,000 labourers nearly 5 years to complete.

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Paytm employee, who tested positive for the contagious disease with flu like symptoms on Wednesday, came in touch with 91 people in Gurgaon, an official said, citing his counterpart in the suburban town.

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

High Court questions FSSAI on food sample testing

High Court questions FSSAI on food sample testing

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

FSSAI assured the court that all requirements under the Act shall be complied with fully.

Dombivali factory owners booked as blast toll rises

Dombivali factory owners booked as blast toll rises

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The death toll in the massive explosion at an industrial unit in Dombivali township of the district has risen to six while 159 injured were undergoing treatment, a senior official said on Friday.

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

While its operating radius remains secret, a back-of-the-envelope calculation indicates it can easily strike targets 1,000 kilometres away and return to base.

US justices block generic drug liability lawsuits

US justices block generic drug liability lawsuits

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Generic drugmakers cannot be sued under state law for adverse reactions to their products.

Prabhu managed to save Indian Railways from being derailed

Prabhu managed to save Indian Railways from being derailed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The 7th Pay Commission recommendations are a major challenge for the Railways.

7 tips for working women to fight menopause

7 tips for working women to fight menopause

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

It is no longer an individual's problem, but one that organisations need to take cognisance of and build into their diversity and people management policies and practices.

Buying a new home? 5 mistakes to avoid

Buying a new home? 5 mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Most people make compromises when they are seeking out their first homes, but the pertinent question to be asked here is how far should you go while making sacrifices? Read on to find out more.

Drug regulator 'goes slow' on clinical trials

Drug regulator 'goes slow' on clinical trials

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

As many as 150 applications are stuck at evaluation stage, says official.

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister plans to reinstate the Railways as the backbone of the economy

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Nothing is going to dramatically open up on May 3. There will be too many ifs and buts and terms and conditions and guidelines in leading one's life in various zones, reveals Sheela Bhatt.

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Right now, politics is operating in a state of suspended animation. That works to Modi's advantage.'

FPIs sold Indian stocks, bonds worth $ 7 bn since April

FPIs sold Indian stocks, bonds worth $ 7 bn since April

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

While selling started in April, it has intensified this month, with FPIs pulling out $1.1 billion and $2.5 billion from equities and debt market, respectively

5 things you want to know about Hyundai i20 Active Crossover

5 things you want to know about Hyundai i20 Active Crossover

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Hyundai i20 Active would feature almost the same specs as Elite i20 hatch.

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The problem is so severe that multiple agencies have issued several precautionary measures.

Alexa, can I trust you with my data?

Alexa, can I trust you with my data?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

One of the key concerns for non-users of voice assistants is trust.

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'When a new superhero film releases, China creates figurines based on the film and puts them out in the market along with the film's release.' 'Does our domestic manufacturing sector been able to do it so quickly? No.' 'We have a large millennial population and we have to make products that are more in line with the tastes of those people.' 'The MSME sector can win back its customers only this way.' 'When they change with the consumers's needs, there will be a move towards Indian products.'

FSSAI-approved lab finds Maggi noodles safe

FSSAI-approved lab finds Maggi noodles safe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Many countries found Maggi noodles to be safe for consumption.

Strike 3: India's new SAM hits flying target again

Strike 3: India's new SAM hits flying target again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

India on Friday successfully test-fired the new surface-to-air missile, developed jointly with Israel, with a strike range upto 70 km, from a defence base off Odisha coast, a day after two similar trials were conducted.

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

What 32-year-old star Mandy Moore's actions tell us about anti-ageing regimes...

Is studying abroad really expensive?

Is studying abroad really expensive?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Dispel all your myths about taking a course abroad.

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

India turns talent backyard for Southeast Asian taxi apps to fight Uber.

Hope fades for missing people in Lanka garbage mishap, toll 24

Hope fades for missing people in Lanka garbage mishap, toll 24

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

The residents near the dump had been protesting for months, demanding that the garbage dump be relocated. The authorities, however, claim that they had given enough warning to the slum dwellers to relocate themselves.

Modi@2: Hits and misses in science and tech

Modi@2: Hits and misses in science and tech

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'Well begun is half done, today there are more hits than misses by the Modi government in its support towards science in India,' says Pallava Bagla.

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The mishap occurred during a sortie as part of the rehearsal for AeroIndia.

'Vajpayee was the greatest of our prime ministers, second only to Nehru'

'Vajpayee was the greatest of our prime ministers, second only to Nehru'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'It will be a long time before we will see the likes of Vajpayee again.'

India successfully test-fires missile jointly developed with Israel

India successfully test-fires missile jointly developed with Israel

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The state-of-the-art advanced missile, a product of joint venture between India and Israel.

Exploring a cheap sanitiser to fight coronavirus

Exploring a cheap sanitiser to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'If it works, something good can come out of this tragedy for the common public good,' say Dr Prasad Gadgil and Dr Kunal Basu.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

Covid-19: How the testing infrastructure is struggling

Covid-19: How the testing infrastructure is struggling

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'India is too large a place to have just 10 labs performing these Covid-19 tests.'