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Viral outbreak at Surat schools, 150 students ill

Viral outbreak at Surat schools, 150 students ill

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

As many as 150 students of three government residential schools located within one campus in Gujarat's Surat district suffered from a viral infection and 18 of them, all girls, were hospitalised with fever, officials said Sunday.

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The government on Friday warned about the declining compliance to mask usage in the country amid concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated to prevent surge in cases.

Masked woman in JNU violence video identified

Masked woman in JNU violence video identified

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'SIT team has identified that the masked woman who was seen in the videos of JNU violence is from Delhi University'

Holi recipes: How to make Malpua and Thandai

Holi recipes: How to make Malpua and Thandai

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Food blogger Siddhi Panchal shares her secret recipe.

Face masks, hand sanitisers out of essential commodities list

Face masks, hand sanitisers out of essential commodities list

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

On March 13, the Union consumer affairs ministry had declared face masks and hand sanitisers as essential commodities for 100 days to boost supply and prevent hoarding of these items in its fight to check the spread of coronavirus.

Maha Cyber quizzes Allahbadia, Chanchlani for 5 hours

Maha Cyber quizzes Allahbadia, Chanchlani for 5 hours

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber on Monday to record their statements in connection with the India's Got Talent case. Maharashtra Cyber is probing an obscenity case registered against Allahbadia and others over alleged obscene remarks during the show on YouTube.

Food Poisoning, UTIs! Avoid These Summer Risks

Food Poisoning, UTIs! Avoid These Summer Risks

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Dr Rituja Ugalmugle, internal medicine specialist, Wockhardt Hospitals, lists the remedies to prevent and fight summer related ailments.

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Mirror lehengas, organza skirts, pre-stitched sarees, necklet gowns, dhoti-crop tops in handwoven fabrics and hand-done embroideries with traditional textile techniques will trend.

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The directorate of education also said that students and staff must wear masks and maintain social distancing to the extent possible.

Time to start wearing masks inside homes, says govt

Time to start wearing masks inside homes, says govt

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

As India grappled with a raging second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the government on Monday stressed on observing COVID-19 appropriate behaviours.

Broken nose no barrier: Mbappe cleared to play

Broken nose no barrier: Mbappe cleared to play

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Masked Kylian Mbappe fit to face Netherlands

PIX: Would you wear these quirky masks?

PIX: Would you wear these quirky masks?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Models flaunt their fancy masks at the New York Fashion Week.

Mask-shy Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan rain on COVID-compliant opening parade

Mask-shy Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan rain on COVID-compliant opening parade

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Pakistan's two flagbearers also chose not to cover their faces, unlike the vast majority of other participants at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.

'Leading from front': First Lady Savita Kovind stitches face masks

'Leading from front': First Lady Savita Kovind stitches face masks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

These masks will be distributed at various shelter homes of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board.

Cotton, silk, chiffon best materials for masks: Study

Cotton, silk, chiffon best materials for masks: Study

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The scientists assessed the ability of common fabrics, alone or in combination, to filter out aerosols similar in size to respiratory droplets.

PIX: Anil Kapoor parties with a mask!

PIX: Anil Kapoor parties with a mask!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

When Anil Kapoor stepped out to celebrate the success of his film Malang, he made sure to put on his mask.

Cricketer Jadeja's wife caught without mask, argues with cops

Cricketer Jadeja's wife caught without mask, argues with cops

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The cricketer's wife had a heated argument with head constable

Modi wears homemade mask at meet with CMs

Modi wears homemade mask at meet with CMs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

While several other chief ministers were also wearing N95 and other face masks, Prime Minister Modi opted for a cloth mask to send the message that everyone should wear it.

Odisha man flaunts Rs 3.5-lakh gold face mask

Odisha man flaunts Rs 3.5-lakh gold face mask

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Alok Mohanty, who owns a furniture store in Cuttack city and is a fan of anything made of the yellow metal, said an N-95 mask has been used as a base for manufacturing the golden protective gear which weighs around 100 grams.

Masks, social distancing seen during swearing-in ceremony

Masks, social distancing seen during swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The usual hugging and handshaking between the leaders after the conclusion of the oath-taking ceremony were missing as leaders preferred to greet each other with folded hands.

Make community service must for not wearing masks: Guj HC

Make community service must for not wearing masks: Guj HC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

A division bench of Chief Justice Vikram Nath and Justice J B Pardiwala said the community service at COVID-19 centres shall be non-medical in nature and shall be for four-six hours for a period of 5 to 15 days, as authorities deem it fit and necessary.

Karnataka brings back social distancing, mask; no fine for now

Karnataka brings back social distancing, mask; no fine for now

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The decision was taken at a meeting headed by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai with senior ministers, officials and the COVID-19 technical advisory committee consisting of experts in Bengaluru.

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'I am ashamed that you and I were born into the same faith -- because we are nothing alike. My religion is humanity. The Islam I know teaches me to protect the innocent. Yours celebrates slaughter, you #&$#@#. 'My Islam teaches me to serve my nation. Yours tells you to tear it apart,' writes Major Dr Mohommed Ali Shah (retd).

Maharashtra reports 2 H3N2 deaths, 361 flu cases; minister advises use of mask

Maharashtra reports 2 H3N2 deaths, 361 flu cases; minister advises use of mask

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

One of them, a 74-year-old man, died of the H3N2 sub-type while the other victim was infected by Covid-19 as well as the influenza virus, state Health Minister Tanaji Sawant told the assembly on Wednesday.

Maharashtra caps mask prices, N-95 to cost max Rs 49

Maharashtra caps mask prices, N-95 to cost max Rs 49

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The Maharashtra government has capped the prices of N-95, double and triple layer masks for suppliers and private hospitals in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, state health minister Rajesh Tope has said.

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Rediff.com30 May 2021

This year's French Open welcomes up to 5,388 spectators

Video: Hina Khan shows how to wear the mask correctly

Video: Hina Khan shows how to wear the mask correctly

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Hina Khan's tutorial on how to wear the mask right in this video.

N95 masks most effective at stopping COVID-19 spread: Scientists

N95 masks most effective at stopping COVID-19 spread: Scientists

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The N95 masks reduced a cough's initial velocity by up to a factor of 10, and limit its spread to between 0.1 and 0.25 meters, the researchers said.

PIX: TV serials start shoots with masks on

PIX: TV serials start shoots with masks on

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Shooting for serials like Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya has begun, and the cast and crew are taking ample precautions while getting their work done.

PIX: Quirky Masks @ Venice Film Festival

PIX: Quirky Masks @ Venice Film Festival

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The mask is now a frontline fashion accessory.

Is this what Future Masks will look like?

Is this what Future Masks will look like?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

This fashion show was nothing short of surprising.

Smile, Nod, Suffer: Are You Too Nice At Work?

Smile, Nod, Suffer: Are You Too Nice At Work?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Organisations that reward constant optimism and penalise negativity create environments where employees feel pressured to hide their struggles, notes Sonica Aron, founder of HR consultancy firm Marching Sheep.

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency and directed officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports.

Masks during poll campaign: HC seeks stand of Centre, EC

Masks during poll campaign: HC seeks stand of Centre, EC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The Delhi high court on Thursday sought response of the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking to ensure that masks are worn mandatorily by everyone involved in poll campaigns during the ongoing elections in various states and union territories.

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.

Govt advises people to wear homemade masks in public

Govt advises people to wear homemade masks in public

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The government said the use of such masks will help in protecting the community at large

Differently-abled beggar distributes rations and masks

Differently-abled beggar distributes rations and masks

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Raju, a beggar, earned praise from Prime Minister Modi for distributing 3,000 masks and providing ration to 100 distressed families during the lockdown period.

Masks to become personal choice as UK lifts lockdown

Masks to become personal choice as UK lifts lockdown

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said there will be a move towards greater "personal responsibility" as the UK prepares to end lockdown restrictions from July 19.

Trump wears face mask in public for 1st time

Trump wears face mask in public for 1st time

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Earlier, Trump had never been seen wearing a protective face covering at rallies or any other public events.

Pune man gets mask made of gold worth Rs 2.89 lakh

Pune man gets mask made of gold worth Rs 2.89 lakh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Shankar, hailing from Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad area, has come out with a face mask that cost him just about Rs 3 lakh.