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Prasidh on being influenced by McGrath and MotoGP star Rossi

Prasidh on being influenced by McGrath and MotoGP star Rossi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The Karnataka pacer made a record-breaking start to his international career, picking four wickets on ODI debut, as India defeated England by 66 runs to go one up in the three-match series.

Oxford vaccine may be first to get nod for emergency use in India

Oxford vaccine may be first to get nod for emergency use in India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Once the UK drug regulator gives its approval to the Oxford vaccine, the expert committee on COVID-19 at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will hold its meeting and thoroughly review the safety and immunogenicity data from the clinical evaluations conducted abroad and in India before granting any emergency authorisation for the vaccine here, official sources said.

How did Munde graduate in 1976 from college set up in 1978: Congress

How did Munde graduate in 1976 from college set up in 1978: Congress

Rediff.com31 May 2014

After targeting Union Minister Smriti Irani on her educational qualifications, the Congress has questioned Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde on the same count, alleging that he "graduated in 1976 from a college established in 1978".

With 300 mn Indians in its fold, cooperative sector awaits big-bang reforms

With 300 mn Indians in its fold, cooperative sector awaits big-bang reforms

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

About 150 years ago, in British India, big farmers in the western region of Maharashtra agitated over unfair lending practices and demanded a more fair and inclusive financing structure. People say this is where the seeds of the cooperative movement, now omnipresent in the country, were sown. Today, more than 800,000 cooperative societies thrive in India, with 300 million members, a number close to the population of the United States. Despite a reach this deep--grass roots as they call it--cooperatives do not occupy a lion's share in the Indian economy.

Dalit student's death: Protests spread across the country

Dalit student's death: Protests spread across the country

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Fresh protests erupted on the University of Hyderabad campus on Tuesday over the alleged suicide by Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula even as members of a social outfit tried to hold a demonstration outside the residence of Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya, who has been accused in the suicide case.

HR Guru: 'Have no motivation to work'

HR Guru: 'Have no motivation to work'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'I was told to go to the next room and strip -- that's when it really hits you for the first time... that you are a criminal and you are being treated like one.' 'It comes as a shock when, instead of your name, you hear, "Yeh naya Maowadi aaya hai (A new Maoist has arrived)".'

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

During the webinar, 'COVID-19: Vaccination and Potential Return to Normalcy - If and When', Dr Hotez, an internationally-recognised physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development, said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "India's gift' to the world in combating the virus.

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Maharashtra govt, California-based Zipline to launch the automated delivery service funded by Serum Institute.

ASK HR GURU: My boss steals my ideas

ASK HR GURU: My boss steals my ideas

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

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.

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.

Cartoon row: Four accused sent to police custody

Cartoon row: Four accused sent to police custody

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Four persons allegedly involved in the ransacking of the office of former National Council Of Educational Research And Training advisor Suhas Palshikar in the wake of the row over B R Ambedkar's cartoon have been sent to two days police custody by a court in Pune.

Mevani-Khalid event cancelled, duo booked for Maha violence

Mevani-Khalid event cancelled, duo booked for Maha violence

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The Union home ministry has received a factual report from the Maharashtra government on the prevailing situation in the state in the wake of caste-based violence there, a ministry spokesperson said.

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

On January 1 in 2018, violence erupted at an event to mark 100 years of the Bhima-Koregaon battle, leaving one dead and several injured, including 10 policemen.

Elgar case: NIA opposes plea claiming tampering of evidence

Elgar case: NIA opposes plea claiming tampering of evidence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) told the Bombay high court on Thursday that the agency has denied the claims of tampering of electronic evidence in the Elgar Parishad-Maoists Links case that were made by a United States-based forensic firm.

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'These charges of the prosecution will fall to the ground and I am 100 per cent sure of that.'

We are being targeted, say Mevani and Umar

We are being targeted, say Mevani and Umar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The Dalit leader alleged that the 'false' FIR is the brainchild of the RSS and the BJP.

'ICMR fast tracking Covid vaccine for PM announcement on I-Day'

'ICMR fast tracking Covid vaccine for PM announcement on I-Day'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Forcing the development of an indigenous vaccine as a cure for COVID-19, bypassing all health & safety norms, to be announced by PM Modi on Independence Day is fraught with horrendous human costs'

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

Students from UK institute get taste of RBI functioning

Students from UK institute get taste of RBI functioning

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Students of the Newcastle University Business School are on summer internship opportunity, as a part of their global exposure.

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Did you know that ethical hackers earn anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per hour?

Students will not be left in lurch: TASMAC

Students will not be left in lurch: TASMAC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The London campus of Pune-based TASMAC School of Business suddenly closed down on October 6. Although the exact reason for its abrupt closure remains unknown, the move comes in the wake of UK's efforts to tighten norms in tier-4 student visas.

Bhima-Koregaon violence: Police arrest 5 with alleged Maoist links

Bhima-Koregaon violence: Police arrest 5 with alleged Maoist links

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Kabir Kala Manch activists had allegedly made provocative speeches leading to violence at Koregaon Bhima in the district, according to an FIR registered at Vishrambaug police station after the event.

Ask Mayank: How to do online interviews?

Ask Mayank: How to do online interviews?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Working online is the new reality, explains HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'As a donor, you may think you are saving one life. But you touch the lives of the entire family and community associated with the person. And it only cost you a few hours of your life.'

MAHCET 2012 application process begins, exam on March 11

MAHCET 2012 application process begins, exam on March 11

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The last date for filling MAHCET applications is February 18, while the exam will be held on March 11, Sunday.

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.

PIX: Scenes from an unusual protest

PIX: Scenes from an unusual protest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

More than 40 artists from four cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune -- gathered in Mumbra, a township near Mumbai. The artists joined women in Mumbra protesting the Citizens (Amendment) Act.

India approves Oxford's, Bharat Biotech's vaccines for emergency use

India approves Oxford's, Bharat Biotech's vaccines for emergency use

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The approval by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) was given on the basis of recommendations submitted by a COVID-19 subject expert committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Serum Institute gets nod to resume vaccine trial in India

Serum Institute gets nod to resume vaccine trial in India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

SII has been asked to submit to the DCGI's office details of medication used in accordance with the protocol for management of adverse events.

Activists planned Rajiv-type incident to end 'Modi raj', held meetings abroad: Police

Activists planned Rajiv-type incident to end 'Modi raj', held meetings abroad: Police

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Some of the letters exchanged between the arrested activists spoke of planning 'some big action' which would attract attention, Singh said.

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Alleging that the candidate vaccine was not safe, he has also sought cancelling approval for its testing, 'manufacture and distribution', failing which legal action would be taken.

ASK HR GURU: Is it time for me to quit my job?

ASK HR GURU: Is it time for me to quit my job?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Mason's son scores 600/600 in Karnataka PUC

Mason's son scores 600/600 in Karnataka PUC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

A teenager who doesn't need to be told to study, who makes no demands on his parents even while preparing for his board exams -- and then goes on to score a perfect 100%.

Mevani not responsible for Bhima-Koregaon violence: Union minister

Mevani not responsible for Bhima-Koregaon violence: Union minister

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

He says there was tension in the area even prior to January 1.

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The aide said doctors have attributed the "spell of dizziness" to a strong dose of antibiotics the minister took on Wednesday for a throat infection.

Indian, Indonesian firms in IT pact

Indian, Indonesian firms in IT pact

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

A Pune-based Indian firm, an Indonesian company and an Indonesian university on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration in developing information technology, education and research activities in Indonesia.

How my first salary of Rs 300 helped fulfill my dreams

How my first salary of Rs 300 helped fulfill my dreams

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Kiran Mestry, 49 from Mumbai tells us how her first salary changed her life.