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12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

In Jaipur, the combination of lopinavir and ritonavir, both second-line HIV drugs, was administered was administered on an elderly Italian couple undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the SMS Hospital.

What Modi must do to boost growth

What Modi must do to boost growth

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The answer for a quicker boost to growth is simple -- run a much larger deficit, use the resulting public resources to ensure adequate price support for agriculture, subsidise wage costs of MSMEs and accelerate public sector construction-intensive activities,' advises Nitin Desai.

GenNext set to manage Hinduja empire

GenNext set to manage Hinduja empire

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The sudden massive cancellations of Jet have put travel agents and customers in jeopardy

Sounds of Silence: Big Ben to be silenced for months for repairs

Sounds of Silence: Big Ben to be silenced for months for repairs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

One of London's most iconic clock towers, the Big Ben, will stop chiming as it shuts down for essential repairs which could cost up to 29 million, it was announced on Tuesday.

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Thanks to technological support provided by BlinkIN, a Bengaluru-based intelligent visual-assistance company, engineers in Wuhan were able to remotely install air ventilation systems in two hospitals in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Peerzada Abrar.

HC upholds bail granted to bookie Chawla in match fixing scandal

HC upholds bail granted to bookie Chawla in match fixing scandal

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday upheld a trial court's decision to grant bail to Sanjeev Chawla, an alleged bookie and key accused in one of the cricket's biggest match-fixing scandals that involved former South African captain Hansie Cronje, saying when the scenario of a trial taking place was "stark", the liberty of a person "cannot be left in limbo" on the belief that he was a flight risk.

British Airways offloads family over crying 3-yr-old

British Airways offloads family over crying 3-yr-old

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The bureaucrat has alleged that another Indian family was also offloaded as they offered biscuits to the child to console him.

More wages, jobs for Indian seafarers

More wages, jobs for Indian seafarers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Following an international agreement between the National Union of Seafarers of India and 'manning agents' who recruit them, the wages of seafarers have been hiked with effect from January 1, 2004.

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar.

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The two were convicted on July 6 in the Avenfield properties case linked to the Sharif family's ownership of four luxury flats in London.

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'Our government's claim that there are no undetected cases of infection that happened within our bustling cities because of exposure to infected international travellers are not credible,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Forget smart cities, India must first make existing ones livable

Forget smart cities, India must first make existing ones livable

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The current government must first improve condition in existing citis then take a plunge into making newer cities smart.

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Authorities arrange helicopters to shift Sharif to jail; 300 PML-N workers arrested.

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

City police, metros, airports, even power utilities are using pop culture and social media to reach the young and encourage public ownership of public services. Amritha Pillay reports.

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

A punitive majoritarian State can make an example of individuals who raise their voice in criticism of the prime minister and divisive politics, warns Sunil Sethi.

War surcharge on ship cargo

War surcharge on ship cargo

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Kejriwal said the AAP would not have 'dreamt' of forming an alliance with the Congress but agreed to save the country.

Alstom unit paid bribes to win Delhi Metro contracts

Alstom unit paid bribes to win Delhi Metro contracts

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The UK subsidiary allegedly paid bribes to win train infrastructure orders for the Delhi Metro, the Serious Fraud Office said in a filing.

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

NHRC issues notices to Centre and governments of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, saying 'the state cannot leave its citizens to die due to the toxic haze.'

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A look back at some moments from Thursday

Government rushes to roll out more trains as cities swell

Government rushes to roll out more trains as cities swell

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Even if some of those projects remain on paper, the potential for manufacturers and engineering firms is too big to ignore

The best pictures from the RAF photographic competition

The best pictures from the RAF photographic competition

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

From Typhoons soaring over the snowy mountains of the Falkland Islands to Red Arrows flying over Buckingham Palace, the images submitted in the Royal Air Force Photographic Competition captures the heroics and skills of Britain's frontline fighters. Over 1,000 photos and 25 videos were submitted by military and civilian photographers alike across 13 categories before being whittled down by a panel of judges. Here are some of the favourites.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

Not Modi but people of India are 'disruptor-in-chief': PM

Not Modi but people of India are 'disruptor-in-chief': PM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

For its development, India needs a movement akin to the freedom movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.

Rio 2016: I'm a soft target and people want to take potshots at me, says Paes

Rio 2016: I'm a soft target and people want to take potshots at me, says Paes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

An emotional Leander Paes did not hide his disappointment after losing the first round men's doubles match with Rohan Bopanna stating that he has "become a soft target" and that is the reason why people are "taking potshots" at him. Paes was furious at reports of him not allegedly wanting to share a room with Bopanna and then also going on record about not being allotted room in the Games Village.

Why buying a house is outrageously expensive

Why buying a house is outrageously expensive

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

'For such prices you could get a place inside New York City and inside London.' 'Rs 7 crore is a million dollars and will bring you a handsome place in any city in the world.' 'The truly strange thing is that the conversion of the rupee's actual value makes India's real estate even more expensive,' says Aakar Patel.

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud "bang" from inside the venue.

WikiLeaks founder Assange has heart, lung problem

WikiLeaks founder Assange has heart, lung problem

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has developed a life threatening heart defect and a chronic lung condition during his years confined to the Ecuadorian embassy in southwest London, according to a report.

Jet Airways designed airline's business class seat in garage

Jet Airways designed airline's business class seat in garage

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Former Director General and CEO of IATA, Giovanni Bisignani, says Jet Airways chief Naresh Goyal developed his airline's business class mock-ups in utter secrecy inside the garage of his London home.

Student turns sexual harassment into street art

Student turns sexual harassment into street art

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Sophie Sandberg writes insults she or other women have heard in chalk on New York's streets to raise awareness about sexual harassment.

Three charged after death of sprinter Tyson Gay's daughter

Three charged after death of sprinter Tyson Gay's daughter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Authorities in Kentucky have charged three men, including a father and son, in connection with the shooting death of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay's 15-year-old daughter outside a restaurant over the weekend, police said.

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'Does the country risk being enclosed in a geographical cocoon if it spurns a multi-continent project for which everyone else has signed up,' asks T N Ninan.

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Smart city challenge: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, are you ready?

Smart city challenge: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, are you ready?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

India's top metro cities need to improve their infrastructure and other civic amenities too.

Mumbai ranked at the bottom for overall tourist experience

Mumbai ranked at the bottom for overall tourist experience

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The annual Cities Survey, reveals how global travellers view key tourist cities around the world.

PHOTOS: The life and times of Queen Elizabeth

PHOTOS: The life and times of Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Rediff.com has chosen the highlights of Queen Elizabeth reign so far -- from her Coronation right up to the present day.

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'No other leader in our history, or that of our neighbours, has been able to produce anything of the quality that Nehru did,' says Aakar Patel.

Is it a projector? No, it's a camera! Oh no, it's a mobile phone!

Is it a projector? No, it's a camera! Oh no, it's a mobile phone!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

That's how kids reacted when they saw the phone that was made to make the first-ever mobile call in the UK.