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Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The India Meteorological Department on Friday predicted that Delhi will likely receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next 4-5 days.

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are currently in a transition phase and its resultant turmoil as a titanic struggle between Indian and Western value systems is being waged, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

10 Healthy Ways To Alter Your Diet

10 Healthy Ways To Alter Your Diet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent colon cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, regulate diabetes and can help keep appetite in check, suggests Dr Eileen Canday.

Bharat Biotech plans to supply 90 million Covaxin doses a month by Dec

Bharat Biotech plans to supply 90 million Covaxin doses a month by Dec

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

In September, Bharat Biotech aimed to supply 35 million doses, and take this up to 55 million by October. This is still less than what the Indian government expects from the company.

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's children -- Isha, Akash and Anant -- on Monday were appointed on the board of his energy-to-technology conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, in what is seen as a clear path of succession planning at India's most valuable company.

Want To Get Pregnant? Read This

Want To Get Pregnant? Read This

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Obesity in women triples infertility risks; shedding just 5 per cent of body weight can aid fertility. In men, obesity disrupts hormones crucial for sperm count and mobility, contributing to a third of male-related infertility, points out gynaecologist Dr Divya Vora.

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'It will send a very strong signal that it is now our time to grow.'

8 Asiatic lions in Hyderabad zoo test Covid positive

8 Asiatic lions in Hyderabad zoo test Covid positive

Rediff.com4 May 2021

8 Asiatic lions in the zoo in have tested positive for COVID-19 after their saliva samples were thoroughly examined by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad, Rakesh Mishra, advisor of the premier research institute said.

Delhi services bill unconstitutional, against spirit of federalism: Oppn

Delhi services bill unconstitutional, against spirit of federalism: Oppn

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The opposition bloc also got support from Telanagana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's BRS, which saw the bill as a move to usurp powers of an elected government in Delhi, and asked the House to vote against it.

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Veteran striker Girelli, 33, replaced 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in the 83rd minute and needed only four minutes to make an impact

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

Stray dogs have right to food; feed them without harassing others: HC

Stray dogs have right to food; feed them without harassing others: HC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Stray dogs have the right to food and citizens have the right to feed community canines, the Delhi high court has said while observing that in exercising this right care and caution should be taken to ensure that it does not impinge upon others and causes no harassment or nuisance.

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not see a debate on the Manipur violence, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on it during their addresses on the no-confidence motion.

Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday said Avian Influenza, or the bird flu outbreak, has been reported at 12 epicentres in four states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh -- and advisories have been issued to contain further spread of the infection in poultry ducks, crows and migratory birds.

US confirms first case of monkeypox

US confirms first case of monkeypox

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness that typically begins with flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body'

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

Rediff.com2 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on Monday.

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'The district administration failed and it was a very costly failure.'

'Some steps' taken by China along LAC provocative: US

'Some steps' taken by China along LAC provocative: US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The report said that Indian officials believe China is trying to contain India by forcing it to divert more resources into defending simultaneously both its western border with Pakistan and eastern flank with China and by weakening its willingness and ability to challenge Chinese ambitions to dominate the region.

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

In his second term in office, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has retained 34 portfolios.

'Earlier people stared at me as if I was an animal. Not anymore'

'Earlier people stared at me as if I was an animal. Not anymore'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Kalpana Ghodawat, a brave acid attack survivor, runs a beauty parlour. She has undergone at least 100 surgeries, but feels one must always love life. Her favourite place in the world is her beauty parlour where she loves making women look more beautiful. We salute her courage!

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Umpiring at home over the past three years under the constant pressure put by the big Indian stars has helped Nitin Menon grow immensely as an ICC Elite Panel umpire.

Lioness in Tamil Nadu zoo dies of coronavirus, 9 others infected

Lioness in Tamil Nadu zoo dies of coronavirus, 9 others infected

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

For the first time in Tamil Nadu, a lion has died of coronavirus while nine others in the pride have tested positive for the infection at a zoo near Chennai, an official said.

Former Afghan finance minister now drives Uber in US

Former Afghan finance minister now drives Uber in US

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

A week before the Taliban seized Kabul, Payenda had resigned from his position after President Ashraf Ghani lashed out at him in a public meeting.

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The splendid rock figures around Cappadocia and the silent, eternal ruins of Ephesus made a trip to Turkey even more memorable.

Another Indian COVID-19 vaccine candidate gets nod for human trial

Another Indian COVID-19 vaccine candidate gets nod for human trial

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Zydus plans to initiate the clinical trials of ZyCoV-D in July 2020 across multiple sites in India. In animal studies the vaccine was found to elicit a strong immune response in multiple animal species like mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits.

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox, Kannur man found positive

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox, Kannur man found positive

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A 31-year-old man from Kannur in Kerala tested positive for monkeypox on Monday, making it the second confirmed case of the disease in India, a Union health ministry official said.

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.

WHO urges nations to strengthen surveillance, health measures for monkeypox

WHO urges nations to strengthen surveillance, health measures for monkeypox

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

In the WHO South-East Asia region, four cases of monkeypox have been reported, three from India and one from Thailand.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil spread the ball beautifully with a plethora of one-touch passing combinations that cornered the South Koreans who had no plan to defend against so much talent.

Revealed! What inspired Djokovic's dramatic comeback

Revealed! What inspired Djokovic's dramatic comeback

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Djokovic said it had been a friendly conversation.

Dare to wear a mask like Lady Gaga?

Dare to wear a mask like Lady Gaga?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

See how the pop icon's masks ruled the Video Music Awards both on and off stage.

Red alert in Kerala's 7 districts as heavy rains lash state, 4 killed

Red alert in Kerala's 7 districts as heavy rains lash state, 4 killed

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

IMD issued red alerts for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts.

Compassion ok, but stray dogs can't be allowed to be menace: SC

Compassion ok, but stray dogs can't be allowed to be menace: SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Some NGOs and individual petitioners have moved the apex court against the decisions of some high courts, including the Bombay high court and the Kerala high court, to allow municipal authorities to deal with the stray dogs menace as per the rules.

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the storied 'animal spirits' and help the economy run on the growth path quite smoothly. Or so the government hopes, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Shi explained that she and a group of researchers obtained samples of coronavirus on December 30 last year and performed high-throughput sequencing of the samples and the isolation of pathogens.

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Delhi, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra on Monday confirmed bird flu cases, adding to the list of seven states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh -- which had already reported avian deaths due to the disease.