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As India reports two H3N2 deaths, experts say no need to panic

As India reports two H3N2 deaths, experts say no need to panic

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

As concerns mounted and some people wondered whether this could possibly turn out to be another Covid, pulmonologist Anurag Agrawal said he doesn't expect to see a massive wave.

Delhi HC awards Microsoft Rs 20 lakh in 12-yr-old copyright violation case

Delhi HC awards Microsoft Rs 20 lakh in 12-yr-old copyright violation case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday awarded Rs 20 lakh to Microsoft in damages in a 12-year-old copyright infringement suit. Microsoft said that a Mumbai-based firm was illegally using its software programs in which its copyrighted products, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Windows Server were being reproduced and used for commercial purposes at the firm's offices. The court had on May 24, 2010, passed an injunction restraining the Mumbai firm from infringing the plaintiffs' software programs.

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a 'natural by-product' of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with 'corruption, casteism and communalism' having no place in our national life.

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The fake university was set up by the DHS's investigating unit in Greater Detroit area to bust the "pay-and-stay" racket.

Will honour his memory by...: Quad leaders mourn Abe

Will honour his memory by...: Quad leaders mourn Abe

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Leaders of India, Australia and the United States -- countries that make up the Quad with Japan -- expressed shock at the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, saying he played a 'formative role' in the founding of the partnership and worked tirelessly to advance a shared vision for a free and open strategically-important Indo-Pacific region.

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of $100 billion to companies in the US, a top American think-tank claimed. The executive order signed by Trump on June 22, that had temporarily banned issuing fresh H-1B and L-1 visas till December 31, caused a negative impact to the valuation of Fortune 500 firms equivalent to over $100 billion in losses, Brookings Institute said in a report released this week.

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Wrapping up his four-day state visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that a new and proud journey of India-US ties has begun and the world is watching the two great democracies strengthening their bond.

Hail the invisible hand of the State

Hail the invisible hand of the State

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Neither pharma nor IT would have become the stars of the economy without the active but largely invisible hand of the Indian State, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The exhibition of artefacts -- in physical and digital formats -- will be done on the same floor level where the leaders' meetings will take place, and they will walk through this 'cultural corridor' while moving into and out of the summit room, official sources said.

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

Nasal Covid Vaccine Available In Jan

Nasal Covid Vaccine Available In Jan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The vaccine would not have production scalability issues unlike Covaxin, Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 virus vaccine.

The return of the activist State

The return of the activist State

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The middle class's long push to force the state to retreat from the economy may be reversing, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha.

American Louise Gluck wins Nobel Prize for Literature

American Louise Gluck wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

She is the first American to win the prestigious award since Bob Dylan was honored in 2016. Toni Morrison was the last American to receive the prize before him, winning in 1993.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The first election that the US and UK-trained Conrad Sangma, who now runs the National People's Party (NPP) formed by his father PA Sangma, fought in 2004 had resulted in a narrow defeat.

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments.

Financial gap persists despite Women's World Cup success

Financial gap persists despite Women's World Cup success

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Spain's captain Olga Carmona -- the scorer of Sunday's deciding goal -- plays for Real Madrid, where the women's team generated revenues of 1.4 million euros in the 2021/22 season, according to Deloitte. That compared with the Real Madrid men's teams revenues of 713.8 million euros in the same season.

The Man Who United India

The Man Who United India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Generations of Indians don't quite grasp that there would barely be an India had it not been for the Sardar whose steadfastness and guile stitched together that which had been united only in philosophy and spirituality and sometimes not even then -- for thousands of years. A fascinating excerpt from Hindol Sengupta's The Man Who Saved India, Sardar Patel and His Idea of India.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Laxman Narasimhan, a veteran in leading and advising global consumer-facing brands, has been named as the new CEO of coffee giant Starbucks, joining a growing cohort of Indian-origin business leaders at the helm of global corporations.

'Govt should unite, not tear people apart'

'Govt should unite, not tear people apart'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'The government's job is to enable people to live together, not tear them apart.' 'It is supposed to create spaces to work, live and survive -- this country is struggling and this government is saying you have no right of being.' 'It wants to declare human beings illegal. It is the most bizarre nonsense in the world.'

SEE: World's largest human formation of waving national flag

SEE: World's largest human formation of waving national flag

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

As many as 5,885 students from the Chandigarh University and other schools and colleges along with volunteers of the NID Foundation and other dignitaries gathered for the flag formation at the Chandigarh Cricket Stadium here, according to a release issued by the university.

Mandya: Farmers' collective to challenge BJP, JD-S

Mandya: Farmers' collective to challenge BJP, JD-S

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Congress is not fielding a candidate in Mandya in order to support Darshan and open the constituency up for a direct contest between the SKP and the Janata Dal-Secular which is hoping to retain its seat.

'Motivated comments' not welcome: India after US, Pak remarks on Hijab row

'Motivated comments' not welcome: India after US, Pak remarks on Hijab row

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'Motivated comments' not welcome: India after US, Pak remarks on Hijab row

US formally exits Paris climate deal

US formally exits Paris climate deal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

President Trump originally announced his intention to withdraw from the agreement in 2017 and formally notified the United Nations last year. The US exited the pact after a mandatory year-long waiting period that ended on Wednesday.

9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Punjab government has ordered the closure of schools till July 13 while in Chandigarh schools are closed till Thursday.

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Gandhi said the govt "tried everything to stop" his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', but nothing was working against the "effect" of the foot march.

Hariprasad's remarks hint at rift within Karnataka Cong

Hariprasad's remarks hint at rift within Karnataka Cong

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Senior Congress leader B K Hariprasad's statements regarding ministerial and chief ministerial posts, along with his veiled dig at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to have created a sense of unease within the ruling party in Karnataka.

Global coronavirus death toll crosses 1 million-mark

Global coronavirus death toll crosses 1 million-mark

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The United States has reported the most deaths -- more than 2,05,000 -- followed by Brazil, India, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

A Lifetime In Pursuit Of Precision In Psychiatry

A Lifetime In Pursuit Of Precision In Psychiatry

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Dr Rajesh M Parikh remembers Dr Dinshaw Doongaji, the legendary psychiatrist who passed into the ages last week, a day short of his 91st birthday.

Will India manage to grow at 6.8% in FY24?

Will India manage to grow at 6.8% in FY24?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The external environment has worsened further. While the Finnish economy entered into a recession, Swedish economic growth also dipped. The Finnish gross domestic product (GDP) dropped 0.6 per cent in October-December, 2022. It was the second quarter of negative growth, which is a technical definition of recession.

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

2 NY cats first pets in US to test positive for COVID-19

2 NY cats first pets in US to test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The agencies said that both pets had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery. COVID19 infections have been reported in very few animals worldwide and mostly in those that had close contact with a person with COVID-19.

US calling India: Come, study with us

US calling India: Come, study with us

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Roadshows in India by state and private universities increase over fear of losing foreign students.

'Nitish, Mamata, Stalin Don't Know India'

'Nitish, Mamata, Stalin Don't Know India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Does anyone understand India?' 'Does anyone have a larger perspective for India as a whole?' 'Today we have rulers who do not understand the ruled.'

Who is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh's new CM

Who is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh's new CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

With the party bagging its first victory in the hill state without the charismatic presence of Virbhadra Singh, Sukhu's elevation makes it clear that the party is ready to move on.

US students who took Covaxin, Sputnik asked to get re-vaccinated

US students who took Covaxin, Sputnik asked to get re-vaccinated

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

These vaccines have not yet been approved by the World Health Organization