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Sensex, Nifty extend record run on vaccine booster

Sensex, Nifty extend record run on vaccine booster

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Among major Sensex movers, Ultratech Cement rose over 4 per cent, Bajaj Finance by 2.63 per cent and Maruti by 2 per cent. BSE Sensex closed up by 133.14 points at a record high of 47,746.22. NSE Nifty rose by 49.35 points at its lifetime high of 13,981.95.

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Four students from Oxford, including one from India, have released a study guide that will help lakhs of students aged between 12 and 18 learn English, Chemistry and Math at home.

Harry, Meghan won't return to royal duties: Buckingham Palace

Harry, Meghan won't return to royal duties: Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The 94-year-old monarch wrote to them of the decision and also said that all their honorary military appointments and royal patronages will be redistributed among other working members of the royal family.

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'What proportion of the people require the vaccine for us to manage this entire COVID-19 situation?'

Global COVID-19 infections could be 6 times higher: Study

Global COVID-19 infections could be 6 times higher: Study

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The study estimated the true number of infections across a combined population of over 800 million people in 11 European countries, as well as Australia, Canada, South Korea and the US.

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Police have identified the suspect as 28-year-old Usman Khan, inspired by the ideology of Al Qaeda terror group, was previously sentenced to 16 years in prison term for his role in the London Stock Exchange bombing in 1990.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

How to nail your student visa interview

How to nail your student visa interview

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Be well prepared. Support your argument clearly, precisely.

'Modi personifies anti-Muslim, anti-Christian hatred'

'Modi personifies anti-Muslim, anti-Christian hatred'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'In India, the establishment not only endorses, but many a times instigates anti-Muslim hatred.'

Govt extends gap between 2 doses of Covishield to 12-18 weeks

Govt extends gap between 2 doses of Covishield to 12-18 weeks

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The NTAGI has also stated that those having laboratory test proven SARS-CoV-2 illness should defer COVID-19 vaccination for six months after recovery, the sources said.

'I don't think one Rajapaksa can survive this storm'

'I don't think one Rajapaksa can survive this storm'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'The Rajapaksas have been in active politics for decades and survived many challenges, but they seem to have misread this one.'

'Everybody's going to get infected'

'Everybody's going to get infected'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'In the likelihood that Omicron is circulating, you have a much greater chance of getting infected now, than you did during the Age of Delta.'

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

India surpasses China's COVID-19 death toll

India surpasses China's COVID-19 death toll

Rediff.com29 May 2020

India also surpassed China's death toll with as many as 4,706 deaths, compared to 4,638, according to Johns Hopkins University data.

'FM & PM keep denying reality about unemployment'

'FM & PM keep denying reality about unemployment'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'According to CMIE data, employment in manufacturing saw a reduction from 51 million in the country in 2016 to 27 million in 2021. 'That is, it has halved in just 5 years. 'At the same time, the national lockdown resulted in reverse migration to rural areas, and an increase in the number of workers in agriculture. 'It also means joblessness has increased in agriculture because there are too many workers; the number of workers went up from 200 million to 232 million.'

Why Is Govt Increasing Taxes For Middle Class?

Why Is Govt Increasing Taxes For Middle Class?

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'When you need to revive the economy, when you need to revive aggregate demand, you cut taxes.' 'But what's this government doing?' 'It's increasing taxes for the middle class and the vast majority of the poor on fuel, which has a ratchet effect on most other products.'

India's excess Covid deaths may be between 3.4- 4.9mn: Study

India's excess Covid deaths may be between 3.4- 4.9mn: Study

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

India's official COVID-19 tally on Wednesday was 4,18,480 (4.18 lakh), the third highest in the world after the US and Brazil.

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Only half India's population has received the first shot of Covishield and Covaxin and the government's immediate task is to first vaccinate its adult population before placing its focus on children.

UK seeks to capitalise on 'achhe din'

UK seeks to capitalise on 'achhe din'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs William Hague and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osbourne, heading the largest business and ministerial delegation ever, arrived in Mumbai, their first port of call, during a two-day visit to the country.

Eriksen stable, sends greetings to teammates

Eriksen stable, sends greetings to teammates

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Sanjay Sharma of St. George's University of London, the playmaker's cardiologist at former club Tottenham Hotspur, said Eriksen had no prior heart issues during his time with the Premier League side.

Worst brain drain in UK in over 50 years

Worst brain drain in UK in over 50 years

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

There are now 3.247 million British-born people living abroad, of whom more than 1.1 million are highly-skilled university graduates, according to an international authoritative study by the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development. The study, however, did not go into the reasons behind the exodus.

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

Pfizer jab produces less antibodies against Delta variant: Study

Pfizer jab produces less antibodies against Delta variant: Study

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The study also shows that levels of these antibodies that are able to recognise and fight the virus are lower with increasing age, and that levels decline over time, providing additional evidence in support of plans to deliver a booster dose to vulnerable people.

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine promising, but...: Scientists

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine promising, but...: Scientists

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Doses of the vaccine were given to 1,077 healthy adults aged between 18 and 55 in five United Kingdom hospitals in April and May as part of the phase one clinical trial.

Higgs and Englert share 2013 Nobel physics prize

Higgs and Englert share 2013 Nobel physics prize

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Franois Englert and Peter W Higgs were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2013 on Tuesday for the theory of how particles acquire mass.

Studying too much can make you short-sighted

Studying too much can make you short-sighted

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

More time spent in education, according to a study, is a risk factor for myopia.

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A new research has pinpointed some genes that can trigger depression.

Indian releases 'UK's Daughter' video in response to BBC documentary

Indian releases 'UK's Daughter' video in response to BBC documentary

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The claims made in his video reflect a widespread anger in India, especially among nationalists, who believe the BBC's India's Daughter unfairly maligned the country and made false generalisations about the attitudes of its men.

'India must do 7 million vaccinations a day'

'India must do 7 million vaccinations a day'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'If you approached it with that level of aggression in 100 days, you would have vaccinated more than half of your country.' 'On a mass scale you will be able to eliminate that wave.'

ISC Topper: How I scored 99.5%

ISC Topper: How I scored 99.5%

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Abhijnan Chakraborty tells us how he topped the ISC Class 12 examination.

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms: Study

Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms: Study

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The most common symptoms were fatigue, post-exertional malaise -- worsening of symptoms after physical or mental exertion -- and cognitive dysfunction, often called brain fog.

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

IIT entrepreneurs have built 12 Unicorns, fourth-most globally

IIT entrepreneurs have built 12 Unicorns, fourth-most globally

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

A 2014 study had ranked IITs as fourth among the top 50 universities globally, whose graduates were entrepreneurial.

UK's Daughter: Youtube video-maker responds to BBC's Nirbhaya docu

UK's Daughter: Youtube video-maker responds to BBC's Nirbhaya docu

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Youtube video-maker Harvinder Singh responds to India's Daughter with a film on UK's rape states.

Omicron variant in 'fluid motion', says US expert Dr Fauci

Omicron variant in 'fluid motion', says US expert Dr Fauci

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

America's top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said that the new COVID-19 Omicron variant is in 'fluid motion' in South Africa and the US scientists are in 'very active' communication with their colleagues in that country to test the strain, get facts and find out whether or not it evades the antibodies.

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

A fresh global skill gap study shows how India can tap opportunities in Germany, New Zealand, Qatar, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE and the UK.