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With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

The INSPIRATION behind television shows

The INSPIRATION behind television shows

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Till the lockdown was imposed in March, more than 200 Zee staffers had spent over 2,500 hours across 28 regions in Punjab, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal to understand the audiences. The effort paid off, again and again.

Rafting down the Ganga, for a cause

Rafting down the Ganga, for a cause

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

'Kanpur and Hoogly district are the most polluted on the Ganga.'

Manik Sarkar: The anomaly in Indian politics

Manik Sarkar: The anomaly in Indian politics

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Tripura's popular chief minister shows up the failures of the elitist central leadership of India's Left, says Devesh Kapur

Guess what languages are spoken at the Bachchan home?

Guess what languages are spoken at the Bachchan home?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Some family members are from north India, some from the southern land and some from West Bengal.'

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Dutt, along with about 200 'black cats' commandos, had boarded an IL-76 aircraft of the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) to fly the first batch of the counter-terrorist strike force to Mumbai soon after the western metropolis reported multiple shootouts and public killings in the night of November 26, 2008.

Gujarat emerges as the best place for start-ups

Gujarat emerges as the best place for start-ups

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Four states - Karantaka, Kerala, Odisha and Rajasthan - were in the top performers' category.

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

Where are the jobs Modi promised; he's busy doing yoga: Rahul

Where are the jobs Modi promised; he's busy doing yoga: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

What Mamata can learn from this actor

What Mamata can learn from this actor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'The power of love is the greatest power in the world.' 'Add a smile and you can conquer the world,' Bengali actor June Maliah, the Trinamool Congress's candidate for the Medinipur constituency, tells Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com.

SC verdict may wipe out AMRI's entire profit

SC verdict may wipe out AMRI's entire profit

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court order asking Kolkata-based Advanced Medicare and Research Institute Hospital to pay Rs 5.96 crore as compensation for medical negligence could wipe out an entire year's profit. With interest, the compensation translates to a little more than Rs 11 crore.

What will Churchill Alemao do next?

What will Churchill Alemao do next?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Ahead of the 2022 assembly elections, Churchill Alemao 'merged' the NCP with the TMC. The 'merger' took place when Mamata Banerjee was in Mumbai talking to NCP supreme leader Sharad Pawar on how to forge Opposition unity!

Modi says India is mother of all democracies, flays populism politics

Modi says India is mother of all democracies, flays populism politics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

He recalled that the state was home to Vaishali, said to be the oldest republic in the world.

Bharat Bandh: More than Rs 18,000 crore loss to the economy

Bharat Bandh: More than Rs 18,000 crore loss to the economy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Trade, transport and hotels form a major part of the country's GDP and these sectors were crippled by the strike

Oil spill in Bangladesh Sunderbans; India on high alert

Oil spill in Bangladesh Sunderbans; India on high alert

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

An ecological disaster is in the making in the Sunderbans, the world's largest mangrove forest spanning across the Indo-Bangla border, after an oil tanker collided with an empty cargo vessel. The incident spilled nearly 350 tonnes of oil into the Sela river, threatening the survival of multiple species of flora and fauna.

How much is Kareena contributing to fight COVID-19?

How much is Kareena contributing to fight COVID-19?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With India all geared up to fight the coronavirus pandemic, film folk have come forward to help out and contribute to the PM-CARES relief fund.

COVID-19 tally nears 53K; India among 20-worst hit nations

COVID-19 tally nears 53K; India among 20-worst hit nations

Rediff.com7 May 2020

While Maharashtra and Gujarat continue to top the nationwide tally, Tamil Nadu has now crossed the 5,000 mark. The death toll of the southern state has reached 37, with two more women succumbing to COVID-19 during the day.

'BJP's wish of being the only party not possible'

'BJP's wish of being the only party not possible'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'A one-party State is not possible in a diverse country like India.'

'This is a victory of Mamata's personal charisma'

'This is a victory of Mamata's personal charisma'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Celebrations continued for a second day on Friday after the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee put up a stunning victory in West Bengal winning 211 of the 294 seats, bettering its 2011 tally of 184 seats. And the mood prevailed at the south Kolkata residence of Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Saugata Roy with his associates distributing sweets and samosas and smearing each other with green gulal. Amid this hullabaloo, Roy squeezed out some time to speak to Indrani Roy/Rediff.com about the victory.

'Mortality rate in Maharashtra has come down to 5%'

'Mortality rate in Maharashtra has come down to 5%'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'There has been no significant increase in the number of fatalities.'

Delhi tops Internet readiness among states

Delhi tops Internet readiness among states

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Chandigarh is ranked second in both e-infrastructure and e-participation. Puducherry ranks after Chandigarh on the e-infrastructure index.

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.

CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter in Jharkhand

CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter in Jharkhand

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan of the specialised COBRA unit was killed and a Deputy Commandant injured in a fierce encounter with Maoists at Chiklam village in Jharkhand's Naxal-hit Ghatsila sub-division on Wednesday.

Land reforms fail, only 5% of India's farmers control 32% land

Land reforms fail, only 5% of India's farmers control 32% land

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The average land given to the rural landless is small and falling, from 0.95 acres in 2002 to 0.88 acres in 2015 - a 7.4 per cent drop over 13 years-and a slowdown is evident in the process of taking land away from rich landlords, the RTI data reveal.

DMK-Cong will win 200 out of 234 seats: Karti

DMK-Cong will win 200 out of 234 seats: Karti

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The Congress MP from Sivaganga also slammed the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance and said the people of Tamil Nadu do not want a government which has any "stain, scent or shadow" of the BJP as its 'Hindi-Hindutva' agenda "irritates" them.

The turnaround story of India's largest steel maker

The turnaround story of India's largest steel maker

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The turnaround of SAIL from several quarters of losses was one of the most challenging experience, said Anil Kumar Chaudhary, the outgoing chairman of the country's largest steel maker. The chairman said he also wants to see SAIL paying back at least 50 per cent of its debt in the near future. Chaudhary who had joined SAIL as a junior manager in 1984 would be superannuating from the top post on December 31, 2020 after serving the company for almost 36 years in various roles.

China's pain is Eveready's gain

China's pain is Eveready's gain

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

As imports reduced, Eveready clocked significant volume growth in batteries.

India likely to stage sharp V-shaped recovery in 2021-22: RBI's Das

India likely to stage sharp V-shaped recovery in 2021-22: RBI's Das

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Softening inflation, Das said would make available more policy space to the central bank to address risks to the growth going forward.

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Why migrant workers in Surat are turning violent

Why migrant workers in Surat are turning violent

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'There are 8-12 members living in the same accommodation. While in pre-lockdown days, since most were out on work, social tension among them was less because of limited interaction. But now, no food and livelihood, along with having to live in cramped conditions, is taking a toll on their mental health.'

Game Streaming the Next Hot Career?

Game Streaming the Next Hot Career?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Game streaming is becoming a serious professional choice for youth, as it allows them to make good money.

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Wishing him, President Droupadi Murmu said the work for nation-building under his incomparable hardwork, dedication and creativity continue to advance.

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com14 May 2021

For the second straight year, the gems and jewellery industry is set for almost a washout of business on Akshaya Tritiya as only about 10 per cent of pre-Covid sales of 2019 are expected on Friday amid the raging pandemic sapping footfalls and purchasing power of people.

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

From Jammu and Kashmir to Andhra Pradesh, consumers are facing power cuts ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours.

Where's Babul Supriyo? Kids file police complaint for 'missing uncle'

Where's Babul Supriyo? Kids file police complaint for 'missing uncle'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

School children of J K Nagar in Jemari, West Bengal have filed a complaint with the police saying their 'Babul Supriyo Uncle', the Asansol member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Bollywood singer, has gone 'missing' since the election last month.

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The distinction between "cheap" and "affordable" is a fine one, but no one understands this better than India's aspirational first-time car-owner, says Kanika Datta.

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The wheels turn for bicycles, as manufacturers go back to the basics. After motorised two-wheelers overtook cycle sales in the country, manufacturers are focusing on commuter segment again and reviving entry-level cycles.

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The sprawling warship building facility caters to the combat vessel requirements of not only the Navy, but also the Coast Guard.

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The quality of Indian tea had lately come under scrutiny in major export markets, due to the presence of pesticides and chemicals beyond permissible limits.

WB polls: Rahul, Buddhadeb share stage

WB polls: Rahul, Buddhadeb share stage

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Striking a rare show of bonhomie, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday shared the stage with veteran Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee