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Mumbai's Covid cases may peak between Jan 6-13, says TIFR scientist

Mumbai's Covid cases may peak between Jan 6-13, says TIFR scientist

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

As coronavirus infections surged in Mumbai, the city could witness a peak between January 6 to 13 and take a month for the cases to see a decline, according to researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

Premature to declare Covid third wave: Scientists

Premature to declare Covid third wave: Scientists

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The rise in fresh Covid cases and the effective reproduction number -- indication of how fast an infection spreads -- in many states is worrying but don't panic. Instead, mask up and get vaccinated, say experts, stressing that it is too early to declare the beginning of a new wave.

'This looks more like a terror attack'

'This looks more like a terror attack'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'They (the ransomware attackers) are not after any VVIP data.' 'Had that been the case, they would have quietly installed a different malware.'

Sensex rises 134 points; IT stocks shine

Sensex rises 134 points; IT stocks shine

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 2 per cent, followed by HCL Tech, Infosys, L&T, Tata Steel and ITC. NSE Nifty advanced 41.60 points to 15,853.95.

How To Protect Yourself From Poor AQI

How To Protect Yourself From Poor AQI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Breathing polluted air for long periods of time can cause more serious problems. Avoid exercising outdoors on bad air days, suggests Dr Varun Gupta.

Govt to import 4.5 lakh vials of Remdesivir amid Covid spike

Govt to import 4.5 lakh vials of Remdesivir amid Covid spike

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The first consignment of 75,000 vials will reach India on Friday, it added.

Good news! Fall in new Covid cases in Kerala, Maharashtra

Good news! Fall in new Covid cases in Kerala, Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

After breaching the value of 1 in the first week of August, the R number, which reflects how rapidly the coronavirus pandemic is spreading, has been steadily ebbing, according to researchers at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai.

Google's new ad-block service may not find many takers in India

Google's new ad-block service may not find many takers in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Internet giant Google Inc is 'experimenting' with a service that will enable web surfers to block out all advertising for a small monthly fee of $3 or below.

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'Just imagine Mr Sudhir Mishra and Mr Sooraj Barjatya having a baby. What would that be like?' 'That's Jehanabad for you.'

Maha records 3900 new Covid cases; 'alarming', says Tope

Maha records 3900 new Covid cases; 'alarming', says Tope

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

He said in the last 8-10 days, the active cases in the state stood in the range of 5,000-6,000.

3rd wave may peak between Oct-Nov: Govt panel scientist

3rd wave may peak between Oct-Nov: Govt panel scientist

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

However, Covid infection can spread faster during the third wave if any new virulent variant of SARS-CoV-2 emerges, said Manindra Agarwal who is working with the Sutra Model -- the mathematical projection of the COVID-19 trajectory.

Covid cases continue to surge record high in Shanghai amid public anger

Covid cases continue to surge record high in Shanghai amid public anger

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The Chinese mainland on Thursday reported 3,472 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, besides 20,782 asymptomatic cases, according to the National Health Commission.

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'All actions for COVID-19 should be the same as for other routine health conditions.' 'There is no need to report the matter in the media all the time; not on front page please.'

ASK KOMAL: Can a good diet improve eye sight?

ASK KOMAL: Can a good diet improve eye sight?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

53 school-going girls, 22 MBBS students test Covid +ve in Odisha

53 school-going girls, 22 MBBS students test Covid +ve in Odisha

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The infected students are studying in classes 8, 9 and 10, and they were tested for COVID-19 after a majority of them exhibited symptoms of cold and cough, she said, adding that the district administration and health authorities have been informed about it.

98% of India's population still vulnerable to Covid: Govt

98% of India's population still vulnerable to Covid: Govt

Rediff.com18 May 2021

"Despite the high number of cases reported so far, we have been able to contain the spread to under 2 pc of population," said Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal.

Beware Zohnerism!

Beware Zohnerism!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Zohnerism drives our daily consumption of news and shaping our understanding of most issues, warns Sandeep Goyal.

ASK KOMAL: Is a Veg Diet Less Healthy?

ASK KOMAL: Is a Veg Diet Less Healthy?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the answers.

Usha Chadaga earned a PhD at 75

Usha Chadaga earned a PhD at 75

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'You can do anything after retirement. You have to pursue it. You have to take it up as a challenge.'

Covid like a Test match, not ODI: AIIMS taskforce chief

Covid like a Test match, not ODI: AIIMS taskforce chief

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Chairperson of the COVID Task Force for All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Naveet Wig on Thursday said that the COVID-19 crisis is 'a dynamic situation' and to prevent a third wave of the pandemic, there is a need to keep changing strategies.

India records over 1.34 lakh Covid cases, 2,887 deaths

India records over 1.34 lakh Covid cases, 2,887 deaths

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The number of active cases has reduced to 17,13,413, accounting for 6.02 per cent of the total number of cases.

IPS officer among cops injured during protests in Ranchi, Sec 144 imposed

IPS officer among cops injured during protests in Ranchi, Sec 144 imposed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Prohibitory orders were imposed in parts of Ranchi city after some policemen, including an Indian Police Service officer, and others were injured in Ranchi on Friday while trying to control a mob near a temple, an official said.

R-factor, speed at which Covid spreads, shows a rise in India

R-factor, speed at which Covid spreads, shows a rise in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Giving rise to fresh worries about the COVID-19 pandemic rearing its head again, the R-factor, which indicates the speed at which the infection is spreading in the country, has risen recently leading to a sluggish pace in the decline of active cases while Kerala and northeast states have emerged as regions of concern.

Covid vaccination: UP cancels Dec, Jan leaves of all medics

Covid vaccination: UP cancels Dec, Jan leaves of all medics

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A departmental notice dated December 15, 2020, stated that the cooperation of officers and employees of the directorate general will be needed during the proposed coronavirus vaccination.

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Manoj Jain tells you how to fight stress and find peace in your daily lives.

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'

Dear Komal: I want to lose 20 kg

Dear Komal: I want to lose 20 kg

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

How face-off with Indian govt has boosted Twitter

How face-off with Indian govt has boosted Twitter

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Political controversies aside, Twitter's business in India is expanding, and creating opportunities for Indians, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

The Parrot Whisperer From Pune!

The Parrot Whisperer From Pune!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Mumbai student designs 'cool PPE kit' with ventilation for COVID warriors

Mumbai student designs 'cool PPE kit' with ventilation for COVID warriors

Rediff.com24 May 2021

This design serves two purposes -- first, keeps the health workers well-ventilated, while preventing bodily discomfort, and second, keeps them safe from various fungal infections.

Record 73,642 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hrs

Record 73,642 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hrs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

"The spike in the daily recovered COVID-19 patients continues in the country. For the second successive day, India has clocked a record recovery of more than 70,000 patients in a single day," the government said.

Hijab Case: Why Muslim Liberals Will Lose

Hijab Case: Why Muslim Liberals Will Lose

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The educated, respectable and established Muslims voices, that were on the modernising side on the Shah Bano issue, are fighting on the opposite side now, mostly because they worry about Narendra Modi, observes Shekhar Gupta.

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

India's effective reproduction number (R) for Covid, an indicator of how quickly the infection is spreading, has increased to over 1 for the first time since January, estimates a researcher from Chennai's Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

Meet the world's most beautiful woman

Meet the world's most beautiful woman

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Supermodel Bella Hadid has been rated the world's most beautiful woman according to science.

Covid: Big 3rd wave unlikely in India, say experts

Covid: Big 3rd wave unlikely in India, say experts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Is the worst of the Covid crisis behind India? As cases dip three weeks after Diwali, the answer is a possible yes, say several experts, attributing the downslide to a large section of the population already exposed to the virus during the second wave and a stepped up vaccination campaign.

Byju's, Google team up to offer 'learning solution' for schools

Byju's, Google team up to offer 'learning solution' for schools

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Education technology firm Byju's on Wednesday announced a partnership with tech giant Google to offer a 'learning solution' for schools. With this, the simplicity, flexibility and security of Google Workspace for Education and Byju's content pedagogy come together on the 'Vidyartha' platform to aid effective learning at school, according to a statement. This integration of Google Workspace for Education with Byju's would offer a collaborative and personalised digital platform for classroom organisation, available for free to participating educational institutions, the statement added.

Hydroxychloroquine doesn't help treat COVID-19: Report

Hydroxychloroquine doesn't help treat COVID-19: Report

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Trump has been aggressively promoting the use of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The study has predicted that confirmed COVID-19 cases reported daily will show a rising graph till the end of June. "A clear downward trend in the confirmed cases is likely to be observed each day from the second week of July," Nandadulal Bairagi, a senior professor of Jadavpur University who was involved in the project told PTI.