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447 reported adverse effects after Covid-19 vaccination: Govt

447 reported adverse effects after Covid-19 vaccination: Govt

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Out of the 447 adverse events following immunisation, only 3 required hospitalisation.

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.

First flying car to go on sale in 2017

First flying car to go on sale in 2017

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

First flying car to go on sale in 2017

When will Modi privatise railways?

When will Modi privatise railways?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'The new trains should be fast, but the roll-out of the privatisation plan should be slow and well-considered,' recommends T N Ninan.

2,000 evacuated in UK after major fire near India House, LSE

2,000 evacuated in UK after major fire near India House, LSE

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

More than 2,000 people were on Wednesday evacuated from buildings in central London as toxic smoke filled the streets after an electrical fault triggered a massive underground fire near the Indian High Commission in London as well as the London School of Economics.

RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan

RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has announced the contours of carving out of its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business into an independent unit with a USD 25 billion loan from the parent, as it looks to unlock value by selling stakes to global investors like Saudi Aramco.

How we can DEFEAT Covid in 6 months!

How we can DEFEAT Covid in 6 months!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'If we wear a mask, social distance and vaccinate as many people, we may come out of this pandemic in 6 months' time.' 'If we decide to be disciplined, we can get out of this pandemic in the next 6 months.' 'If not, it is any body's guess.'

Omicron scare: South Africa calls for immediate end to travel ban

Omicron scare: South Africa calls for immediate end to travel ban

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

South Africa will remain on the lowest 'level 1' of its five-level lockdown strategy to fight the COVID-19 pandemic despite the global panic around the detection of the Omicron variant in the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced .

8 things you must know about motor insurance

8 things you must know about motor insurance

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Neeraj Prakash, MD, Shriram General Insurance, explains how new measures proposed in the Motor Vehicles Act can smoothen the lives of the insured and insurer and how the government plans to make more vehicles owners buy insurance.

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Rediff.com29 May 2017

It's bullish on electric vehicle segment as govt is keen to buy around 20-25k electric vehicles

As BJP-ruled states cut traffic fines, Gadkari defends new rules

As BJP-ruled states cut traffic fines, Gadkari defends new rules

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The Union transport minister said that the states can reduce fine but they are aimed at saving lives of people, and for generating revenue.

Why restarting operations won't be easy for Jet Airways

Why restarting operations won't be easy for Jet Airways

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

According to the resolution plan, the airline is planning to start with six to seven aircraft on domestic routes and looking to restart international service within six months of resuming operations.

In pics: World's largest crochet blanket

In pics: World's largest crochet blanket

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

More than 2500 women from 14 countries contributed to the blanket.

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Indian Navy has a big role to play in support of our strategic objectives in the Indian Ocean. The increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean is a matter of concern and need to be factored. Hence, the requirement of an Aircraft Carrier is a foregone conclusion, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

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.

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'...to come back to power because it was not doing well.'

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If standard protocols are meticulously followed and hospital facilities remain on high alert, direct COVID-19 deaths should be kept to less than 7,500-8,000 in the present pandemic'

BPO jobs for the taking

BPO jobs for the taking

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Megamind is looking out for Email/ Web Process Executives and full-time and part-time Customer Care Executives for its US and UK processes.

Air ticket tax: India put on IATA 'Wall of Shame'!

Air ticket tax: India put on IATA 'Wall of Shame'!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The government was put on the Wall of Shame at the annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association in Singapore, along with the European Union Parliament and the governments of the UK, Germany and Austria, for imposing high taxes on air travel.

Ratan Tata seeks data on train accidents, details of preventive steps

Ratan Tata seeks data on train accidents, details of preventive steps

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The accident data would be taken up at the next Kaya Kalp meeting.

London Tube stabbing suspect charged with murder

London Tube stabbing suspect charged with murder

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A machete-wielding man who stabbed three men at London Underground train station on Saturday has been charged with attempted murder.

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The 14.15 km tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity to Srinagar, Kargil and Leh.

Indian struck by train at London Underground station; dies

Indian struck by train at London Underground station; dies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

An Indian man, who was pursuing an MBA in the United Kingdom, died after being struck by a train at a London Underground station in the capital's southwest, authorities said on Monday.

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

About railways sector, the Survey said that it is facing stiff competition from other modes of transportation and the government is initiating various transformative measures to keep railways on track.

Rs 2000 cr of losses brewing for tea cos this year

Rs 2000 cr of losses brewing for tea cos this year

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Rough estimates from plantation companies have pegged production loss in excess of 100 million kg (mkg) across India which is valued at around Rs 2000 crore. Usually, plantation companies in Assam and West Bengal produce around 15 per cent of the total tea during March-April.

Europe's landmarks on terror hitlist

Europe's landmarks on terror hitlist

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The names of the high-profile targets were revealed as the US issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to guard against potential terror threats while in Europe.

'What's not to like about a smile?'

'What's not to like about a smile?'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'A smile reflects your gratitude for life, your celebration of it.'

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, observes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

World Cup organisers apologise to Indian shooters

World Cup organisers apologise to Indian shooters

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Bowing to pressure, the organisers of the ISSF World Cup in Dorset (UK) on Sunday apologised to the Indian shooters who were harassed by their transport staff.

Modi to unveil India's renewable energy plan at climate summit

Modi to unveil India's renewable energy plan at climate summit

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Modi is among the first set of speakers at the Summit's opening ceremony, a highly significant gesture given that only those heads of state, government and ministers are invited to speak at the summit who will have any "positive development" to announce on climate action.

Indian shooters harassed in Dorset ISSF World Cup

Indian shooters harassed in Dorset ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2010

In a shocking incident, the Indian shooting contingent was harassed by the organisers of the ISSF World Cup in Dorset, UK, which forced the team manager M Padmanabhan to shot off a letter to the High Commission in London.

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.

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

Bombardier to make India an exports hub for passenger trains

Bombardier to make India an exports hub for passenger trains

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Canada-based passenger trains maker Bombardier is planning to develop India as the exports hub for its products and solutions to cater to Europe, South America and the Middle East markets.

Can your BMI really kill you?

Can your BMI really kill you?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

A study has analysed how body mass index is linked to mortality.

'Bucket bomb' attack on London train injures 22, hunt on for suspect

'Bucket bomb' attack on London train injures 22, hunt on for suspect

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The incident took place at the Parsons Green station, which has been closed.

London set to begin night Tube services

London set to begin night Tube services

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Night Tube services are expected to add 6.4 billion pounds to the London economy by 2030, creating 500,000 jobs

Wipro rewrites growth strategy under new chief Thierry Delaporte

Wipro rewrites growth strategy under new chief Thierry Delaporte

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Under the new model, the IT services firm will replace the current structure of its various strategic business units, service lines and geographies with four strategic market units and two global business lines.

British Midland woos India Inc

British Midland woos India Inc

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

A UK government-funded organization British Midland, dedicated to attracting international businesses to the region comprising East Midlands and West Midlands, is eyeing around 40 investors from India across various sectors in the next three years.

India Inc's global investment shrinks in August

India Inc's global investment shrinks in August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Among other major companies, Cox & Kings made a total investment of $39.95 million in four different WOS situated in Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK.