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Vardhan asks Ramdev to withdraw remarks on allopathy

Vardhan asks Ramdev to withdraw remarks on allopathy

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Vardhan said that allopathic medicines have saved lives of crores and comments that it is responsible for death of lakhs is "extremely unfortunate".

Nasscom sets up panel on big data analytics

Nasscom sets up panel on big data analytics

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Big data analytics is an expertise that offers actionable insights and is a confluence of a host of specialisations, including mathematics, science and social sciences.

Barbie Honours COVID-19 Heroes

Barbie Honours COVID-19 Heroes

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Barbie has unveiled their #ThankYouHeroes global doll series featuring frontline workers.

Padma Awards: Late Gen Rawat, Ghulam Nabi honoured

Padma Awards: Late Gen Rawat, Ghulam Nabi honoured

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

This year, eight eminent individuals are being given Padma Bhushan and 54 are being conferred with Padma Shri awards, besides the two Padma Vibhushan recipents.

'We can't expect the virus to disappear'

'We can't expect the virus to disappear'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'Since the Covid virus has a tendency to mutate, we can continue to expect new variants of the virus to emerge and keep circulating and recirculating in the communities.'

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

AI and machine learning will only continue to grow in 2022, with a significant increase in the demand for such roles, notes Sekhar Garisa, CEO, Monster.com.

We are ashamed over Muzaffarpur incident: Nitish Kumar

We are ashamed over Muzaffarpur incident: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The CM said the alleged sex abuse of girls at the shelter home "has left us with a sense of shame and guilt".

An Indian American in the White House?

An Indian American in the White House?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What would an Indian American president of the US look like, sound like and act like, especially on issues and policies pertaining to his or her 'mother-land'?, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The real lifting of the economy will happen only if this momentum sustains in the coming months.'

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Leaders of the Indian community in Hong Kong had broached the idea of developing the Andaman and Nicobar islands for investment and setting up manufacturing units,' points out Rup Narayan Das.

How safe are India's electric scooters?

How safe are India's electric scooters?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The government-appointed expert committee, which probes incidents of Ola Electric's S1 Pro and Okinawa vehicles catching fires, has added the latest case of fire involving PureEV electric scooter to its investigation, a senior government official told Business Standard. "A team comprising experts from Indian Institute of Science (IISC) and Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) are investigating the cases. "As soon as the report is submitted, we shall take appropriate action," said Giridhar Aramane, secretary at the ministry of road transport and highways.

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'How is it to live in a place that does not have electricity or a telephone connection, where people do not have any concept of what the world is beyond the mountains?'

Maha allows restaurants to stay open till midnight

Maha allows restaurants to stay open till midnight

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The state government has allowed the reopening of amusement parks, theatres and drama theatres from October 22.

Skymet questions IMD's monsoon announcement, says parameters not met

Skymet questions IMD's monsoon announcement, says parameters not met

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Skymet says the IMD ignored the required criterion of two days of necessary rainfall to declare a proper onset of monsoon, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Sold thrice, raped many times, woman overcomes trauma to pass HSC exam

Sold thrice, raped many times, woman overcomes trauma to pass HSC exam

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

A POCSO court in North 24 Parganas district recently sentenced four persons to 20 years in jail and two others to 10 years in connection with the case of the woman who is now 22 years old.

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Education is disconnected from social reality and does not even attempt to solve the real problems of our country,' observe Peehu Pardeshi and Sandeep Pandey.

How a dreaded Naxalite was captured

How a dreaded Naxalite was captured

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Hidma Madavi, who had a Rs 12 lakh reward on his head, was arrested without a single bullet being fired.

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.

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There is an atmosphere of tension and violence in the nation, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in Jaipur on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also countered the narrative that "nothing was done in the past 75 years" in the country.

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The stress experienced by partners, and not the individual's stress, was associated with increased waist circumference, a new study has revealed.

Brokerages want Digital Workforce

Brokerages want Digital Workforce

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

'We need people who can position a product digitally and craft the journey for customers, by improving user interface and user experience.'

Bihar govt denies alert from Centre on mid-day meal

Bihar govt denies alert from Centre on mid-day meal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Facing widespread criticism over the death of 23 children after eating mid-day meals in Chhapra, the Bihar government on Thursday denied receiving any alert from the Centre over shortcomings in its implementation and insisted that the food was 'poisonous'.

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Jamia turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Act.

RBI stresses on need to mainstream green finance

RBI stresses on need to mainstream green finance

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

There is a need to mainstream green finance and devise ways for incorporating environment impact into commercial lending decisions, RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao has said. Addressing climate risk in the financial sector should be the joint responsibility of stakeholders as it would affect the resilience of the financial system in the long run, he said. Rao made these comments while speaking at the CAFRAL Virtual Conference on Green and Sustainable Finance, recently.

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Veteran doctor and educationist from Karnataka Belle Monappa Hegde and archaeology legend B B Lal were also given the Padma Vibhushan awards.

PFI ban likely to benefit BJP, adversely affect Cong in poll-bound K'taka

PFI ban likely to benefit BJP, adversely affect Cong in poll-bound K'taka

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

It remains to be seen whether the ban of its parent organisation will weaken the SDPI or will it be able to further consolidate its voter base.

'Innovate, patent, produce & prosper': PM to young scientists

'Innovate, patent, produce & prosper': PM to young scientists

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The prime minister also stressed on the need to transform the landscape of Indian science, technology and innovation, as he assured that the government will ensure the 'Ease of doing Science' and effectively using information technology to reduce red tape.

China H1 property investment growth slows for 2nd month

China H1 property investment growth slows for 2nd month

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

In June alone, property investment was up only 3.5 per cent from a year ago.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

'China will opt for military way if India doesn't listen'

'China will opt for military way if India doesn't listen'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Hu Zhiyong, a research fellow at the Shanghai Academy of Social Science, claimed that India is provoking China because it wanted to prove to the United States that it could contain China while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the US.

Britain, China clash over new UK visa for Hong Kongers

Britain, China clash over new UK visa for Hong Kongers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Britain and China have clashed over the offer of British National Overseas passports to Hong Kong residents, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Winning against Covid means thinking ahead, at least six months, putting in place the likely scenarios of what might happen, and then planning. Planning is the role of the government. Having planned, it should communicate what and why. Then, get out of the way, recommends Naushad Forbes.

Modern women remark taken out of context: Karnataka minister

Modern women remark taken out of context: Karnataka minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday said his statement on modern women unwilling to marry and bear children at an event in NIMHANS was taken out of context and that he had no intention of singling out women and it was based on a survey, which cited statistics on what the younger generation felt about it.

Hail the power of networks!

Hail the power of networks!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Not just in the fight against COVID-19, but also in politics, economics and society, observes Ajit Balakrishnan.

SC nod to terminate 24-week foetus, expands MTP Act to include single women

SC nod to terminate 24-week foetus, expands MTP Act to include single women

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

It asked the board to determine whether the pregnancy if terminated could risk the life of the woman or not.

ICSE to conduct Class 10, 12 exams from July 1-14

ICSE to conduct Class 10, 12 exams from July 1-14

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The exams were postponed in view of the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

'If you can simplify the technology, you don't need a doctor or a highly qualified technician to work on the technology; even an Asha health worker or a similar front line health worker can use it with minimal training.'

Farm scientist refuses to accept award in solidarity with farmers

Farm scientist refuses to accept award in solidarity with farmers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Varinderpal Singh was joint winner of Fertiliser Association of India Golden Jubilee Award for Excellence for the best work done in the field of plant nutrition.

Muzaffarpur shelter home: SC raps Bihar govt, transfers case to Delhi

Muzaffarpur shelter home: SC raps Bihar govt, transfers case to Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Several girls were allegedly raped and sexually abused at an NGO-run shelter home in Muzaffarpur and the issue had come to light following a report by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.