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Pollution in Delhi: Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike

Pollution in Delhi: Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

While Hindware is expecting sale of its air purifiers to double this year, brands like Xiaomi, Blue Star and Daikin, too, are expecting significant rise in sales.

10 Tips To Make Social Media Work For You

10 Tips To Make Social Media Work For You

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Whatever you do, don't be boring.

COVID vaccine likely to be available by first of 2021: Choubey

COVID vaccine likely to be available by first of 2021: Choubey

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Responding to another question, Choubey said that the phase-I of clinical trials have revealed excellent safety of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd, and now their immunogenicity testing is in progress. Their phase II clinical trials are ongoing.

Why CBI went after Sebi officers for Saradha, not Sahara

Why CBI went after Sebi officers for Saradha, not Sahara

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

It is intriguing that the CBI has shown little interest in the most scandalous and biggest collective investment scheme ever, from the Sahara group, asserts Debashis Basu.

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'Does a political or social worker ever retire? Is Nitish Kumar himself contesting the assembly elections'

33 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy survivors still await adequate compensation

33 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy survivors still await adequate compensation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Families of the deceased and people who bore the brunt of the industrial disaster are now signing a petition, to be sent to the Supreme Court, requesting it to start hearing a curative petition of the government filed in December 2010 for more compensation.

How quinoa became the world's fave superfood

How quinoa became the world's fave superfood

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Quinoa is said to play a role in the treatment of as many as 20-odd ailments, including liver problems, angina, notes Surinder Sud.

Ayurveda doctor joins race for COVID-19 cure

Ayurveda doctor joins race for COVID-19 cure

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'If the trial succeeds, it will become the success of Ayurveda.' 'If it's a failure, it's my failure alone.'

Neutral journalism unlikely to survive: Ravish Kumar

Neutral journalism unlikely to survive: Ravish Kumar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A well-know journalist, Kumar, 44, a senior executive editor with NDTV India, is among five winners of the Asia's prestigious award.

Kodaikanal issue: Unilever promises to take action

Kodaikanal issue: Unilever promises to take action

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Unilever said it was "working actively" to find a solution to a long-pending dispute on ecology contamination by its unit at Kodaikanal.

Journalist Ravish Kumar wins 2019 Magsaysay award

Journalist Ravish Kumar wins 2019 Magsaysay award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

In electing Kumar to receive the 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award, the board of trustees recognises his unfaltering commitment to a professional, ethical journalism of the highest standards; his moral courage in standing up for truth, integrity, and independence; and his principled belief that it is in giving full and respectful voice to the voiceless, in speaking truth bravely yet soberly to power, that journalism fulfills its noblest aims to advance democracy, the award citation said.

When furious fans invaded the pitch

When furious fans invaded the pitch

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

West Ham United could face repercussions after several pitch invasions and ugly scenes in the stands during the second half of a crushing 3-0 home Premier League defeat by Burnley on Saturday.

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

When BJP leaders, including Mr Modi's number two, Amit Shah, use the pandemic to launch an assault on state governments run by opposition parties, or to topple them, they are exploiting a grave crisis in cynical political self-interest, notes Shekhar Gupta.

How to give the economy some animal spirit

How to give the economy some animal spirit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Fix India's real estate sector. Fix India's public sector banks, advises Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How long will men clean shit?

How long will men clean shit?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, the Supreme Court denounced manual scavenging as 'most uncivilised and inhuman'. 'It is the notion that they are born to do this which needs to change.'

Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Under the ambit of probe is how former exec Eric Alexander obtained medical records of woman who was raped by an Uber driver in Delhi in 2014

Why Baichung wants to eject Chamling from office

Why Baichung wants to eject Chamling from office

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Chamling's legacy is toxic.' '7 out of 10 teenagers in Sikkim abuse drugs.' 'The youth are dying and the future looks bleak.'

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pollution levels were inching towards 'severe plus emergency' category due to a change in wind direction and rampant stubble burning in neighbouring states

Answered: When COVID-19 will end

Answered: When COVID-19 will end

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'"The end" depends on two things.' 'Either you develop a vaccine which is effective or if you have a drug, you can terminate this infection very quickly.' 'Otherwise, you have to depend on herd immunity.' 'I think it should happen earlier. Far earlier, than we can imagine or achieve 'herd immunity'.'

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Delhi's air quality improves further

Delhi's air quality improves further

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 231 on Sunday which falls in 'poor' category.

Maggi in a soup: Brands that fought back controversies and regained trust

Maggi in a soup: Brands that fought back controversies and regained trust

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Instant noodle from Nestle is not the first food brand in India to have faced a tough time though

How Congress support for Sena will affect BJP and national politics

How Congress support for Sena will affect BJP and national politics

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

By ending the Shiv Sena's political untouchability, the Congress is creating a level playing ground for itself in the political battle of Hindu identity, explains Sheela Bhatt.

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Dr Manjiri Bakre's OncoStem is revolutionising breast cancer treatment. And has raised $6 million to do more!

Delhi becomes first kerosene-free city in India

Delhi becomes first kerosene-free city in India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The scheme was launched in 2012 in collaboration with three Oil Marketing Companies and Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for which Delhi Government had incurred an expenditure of Rs 62 crore (Rs 620 million).

'He was a daredevil'

'He was a daredevil'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Major Anuj Sood, scholar and daredevil soldier, had finished his Kashmir tenure and would have been home had COVID-19 not come in the way. He did not live to be old enough, but he lived the soldier's life to the fullest, reveals Archana Masih/Rediff.com.

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Volkswagen told US dealers to halt sales of some 2015 diesel cars.

Legal fight steps up against Adani's coal mine in Australia

Legal fight steps up against Adani's coal mine in Australia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

An Australian environmental group has launched a legal challenge against Adani Enterprises' $7 billion Carmichael coal mine project in the Galilee Basin.

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

VW overtook Japan's Toyota in the first half of this year to become the world's biggest carmaker by sales, but is facing a sharp slowdown in its most profitable market, China.

PM Modi receives UN's highest environmental honour

PM Modi receives UN's highest environmental honour

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

rench President Emmanuel Macron and Modi have been jointly recognised in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action, including Macron's work on the Global Pact for the Environment and Modi's unprecedented pledge to eliminate all single-use plastic in India by 2022.

To tackle pollution, Delhi told to introduce BS-VI fuel in 2018

To tackle pollution, Delhi told to introduce BS-VI fuel in 2018

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Automobile manufacturers said Euro-VI grade vehicles will not hit the roads before 2020 but the advancement gives them confidence to make investments in manufacturing such vehicles.

Now, Nawazuddin in #MeToo storm

Now, Nawazuddin in #MeToo storm

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Former Miss India Niharika Singh alleged Nawaz grabbed her and told her it was his dream to have a Miss India or an actress wife.

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

If Kejriwal wins the Delhi election, then most regional parties will copy Kejriwal's do's and don'ts of jugaad to win an election against the Modi-Shah juggernaut, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Rescuing the Ganga and the country

Rescuing the Ganga and the country

Rediff.com20 May 2015

If the Ganga manages a rebirth, so will the country.Roy

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?

Surgical strike heroes honoured with Kirti, Shaurya Chakras

Surgical strike heroes honoured with Kirti, Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The President has approved award of 398 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others on the eve of the 68th Republic Day Celebrations.

Repackaged drugs likely to be labelled 'new'

Repackaged drugs likely to be labelled 'new'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Roadblocks ahead as these medicines could face new clinical tests, more scrutiny

Why did Pranab not reveal all in his book?

Why did Pranab not reveal all in his book?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

What Shekhar Gupta would have really liked to know from Pranabda: Why did Sonia prefer Dr Singh to him as PM? Why did he deny finance first, why did he accept it 5 years later, and why did he make such a mess of it? How did he force Sonia to nominate him for President and not Hamid Ansari? And how does he justify that most toxic legacy -- the Vodafone tax amendment?

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The scandal has also rocked the wider car market, with manufacturers fearing a drop in diesel car sales.

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

How robots may eradicate manual scavenging in India.