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Scientist sounds superbug scare

Scientist sounds superbug scare

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

A leading American scientist has warned that world may run out of effective antibiotics by the end of this decade and that it could take at least five years before new drugs can be developed to combat superbugs.

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Vigilance is the enemy of the virus.' 'We need to be alert all the time, about this, until we fully understand it.' 'And that's going to take years, actually.'

Hawking resolves black hole riddle

Hawking resolves black hole riddle

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

After nearly 30 years of arguing that a black hole destroys everything that falls into it, Stephen Hawking says he was wrong.

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Their pics will send you into a food coma!

Facebook is 'dead and buried' for young people

Facebook is 'dead and buried' for young people

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Professor Daniel Miller is one of team of eight ethnographic researchers based at University College London who are working on a study across seven countries including India, China, Brazil and the UK to examine social media trends.

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Find out if your favourite business school features in the list.

Indian doctor is World's Outstanding Young Person

Indian doctor is World's Outstanding Young Person

Rediff.com7 Nov 2004

Dr Koshy Eapen, 29, was chosen from 246 nominations from 107 countries for his "exemplary service to medical care and education".

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Britain has seen India and the UK agreeing on Rs 90,000 crore deals.

Using a phone on the toilet is a very BAD idea!

Using a phone on the toilet is a very BAD idea!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Apart from being disgusting, it can make you seriously ill!

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Opt for foods low on salt, high in iron, protein and calcium.

Splurging on wine and whisky is a smart investment!

Splurging on wine and whisky is a smart investment!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Uncorking the business of vintage wines and spirits.

Vikram Seth appointed trustee of British Museum

Vikram Seth appointed trustee of British Museum

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

The appointment, made by British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Tuesday night, will be for a period of four years with immediate effect.

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

American-British scientist John O'Keefe and Norwegians May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser won the 2014 Nobel prize in medicine for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

He claimed the people of Delhi were facing "injustice and humiliation" since independence because the government elected by them lacked power to work for them.

Kanhaiya's supporters thrash protester for waving black flag during his speech

Kanhaiya's supporters thrash protester for waving black flag during his speech

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Kanhaiya Kumar was shown black flags at a function here by two unidentified persons who were roughed up by his supporters before being detained by the police for questioning.

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

How Gulzar created Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan

How Gulzar created Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'I believe after Shailendra's Mera Joota Hai Japaani in Raj Kapoor's Shree 420, Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan is now the Indian film song that is recognised the world over -- millions know it as 'the train song'.'

Meet the new team of the 14th Finance Commission

Meet the new team of the 14th Finance Commission

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Finance Commission has got new team who are committed to growth initiatives.

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce powered her way to 100 metres gold on Sunday to become the first person to win four gold medals over the distance at the athletics world championships.

Noted economist Samar Sen dead

Noted economist Samar Sen dead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Cairns trial: 'It's time to move on and focus on cricket'

Cairns trial: 'It's time to move on and focus on cricket'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is 'very comfortable' with the evidence he gave against former all-rounder Chris Cairns, who was found not guilty of perjury and perverting the course of justice in a trial last month.

Controversial Gayle's Big Bash League return quashed

Controversial Gayle's Big Bash League return quashed

Rediff.com25 May 2016

With Chris Gayle struggling to set aside an array of controversies surrounding him, Big Bash League club Melbourne Renegades have decided to not re-sign the West Indies controversial batsman for the T20 tournament's next season.

Ahoy, man abroad

Ahoy, man abroad

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

Review: Kangana is a double delight in Tanu Weds Manu Returns!

Review: Kangana is a double delight in Tanu Weds Manu Returns!

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Tanu Weds Manu Returns is not merely superior to its predecessor but the flamboyance and fun it provides is an implication we're not quite done with this mad duo and their quirky universe yet.

Finch on the verge of achieving greatness

Finch on the verge of achieving greatness

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Finch went from simply focusing on making runs and solidifying his own place in the side to being responsible for the fortunes of the entire team

Cong not connected with 1984 riots, only some individuals were named: Amarinder

Cong not connected with 1984 riots, only some individuals were named: Amarinder

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia had raised the issue of a recent statement by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who had said in London recently that Congress, as a party, was never involved in the carnage.

Indian woman in US found guilty of setting husband afire

Indian woman in US found guilty of setting husband afire

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

A 27-year-old Indian-origin woman in the US state of Texas has been found guilty of causing arson that killed her husband two years ago.

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra aims to break new grounds

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra aims to break new grounds

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Neeraj is currently ranked fourth in the new rankings of the international federation.

Chat@2: So you wanna work in the movies? Here's how

Chat@2: So you wanna work in the movies? Here's how

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Rahul Puri, Executive Director, Whistling Woods International will take questions on how you can pursue a career in the film industry on September 3, between 2 and 3 pm IST.

The vanishing middle manager

The vanishing middle manager

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Can business schools re-invent their role, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

Is Modi's China policy going Nehru's way?

Is Modi's China policy going Nehru's way?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Like Nehru, too, Modi has found dealing with Beijing more and more difficult and has adopted an increasingly assertive approach towards managing India's northern neighbour.'

Sprint legend Lewis tells Bolt to shut up and 'clean up his own house'

Sprint legend Lewis tells Bolt to shut up and 'clean up his own house'

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Sprint legend Carl Lewis on Thursday waded through the Tyson Gay doping controversy, saying that the reigning Olympic 100m and 200m champion Usain Bolt has raised a legitimate issue but he should 'clean up his own country first' before talking about others.

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Arsh Ali's work is about getting reliable evidence about the ancient Buddhist link between India and Egypt, discovers Veenu Sandhu.

Photos: Young achievers in the spotlight

Photos: Young achievers in the spotlight

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Photographer Pravin Talan's 2016 Calendar is a page-turner which celebrates talent.

How Ashish Bharat Ram transformed SRF

How Ashish Bharat Ram transformed SRF

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

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