News for 'awareness drives'

UCL PIX: Liverpool maintain perfection; Real back to winning ways

UCL PIX: Liverpool maintain perfection; Real back to winning ways

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We accept EVMs cannot be hacked because it is not connected, but can they be manipulated?' 'Are you allowing us to check if EVMs can be manipulated?'

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A 40-year-old Indian doctor was held in a US jail on a USD 2 million bond after being charged with multiple sex crimes for allegedly recording hundreds of nude images and videos of children and women over several years, according to media reports.

His house razed, rat miner rejects DDA's guest house offer

His house razed, rat miner rejects DDA's guest house offer

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Not long ago, the rat-hole miner was feted for his role in rescuing with his team 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel in November last year.

Valuations reflecting multiple positives for airlines major IndiGo

Valuations reflecting multiple positives for airlines major IndiGo

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

IndiGo has delivered impressive operating performance in the past six quarters as it navigated cost and capacity challenges. It has managed to mitigate the impact of faulty engine-related groundings. The airline has also managed costs related to grounding, expensive secondary leasing, increasing airport charges, and pilot compensation inflation and delivered stronger yields and spreads.

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Alongside economic growth and the Asian century, stress has become an Asian caravan.' 'But stress doesn't arrive in one's country as invitation to taste exhaustion. It comes dressed as a challenge.' 'Its evangelists ask: Are you man enough to shoulder stress?' points out Shyam G Menon.

Porsche crash: Restaurants sealed for serving liquor to minor

Porsche crash: Restaurants sealed for serving liquor to minor

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The car, a Porsche, allegedly driven by the 17-year-old, who the police claim was drunk at the time, fatally knocked down two motorbike-borne software engineers at Kalyani Nagar in Pune city in the early hours of Sunday.

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.

Covid vaccination drive needs to be taken door to door: PM

Covid vaccination drive needs to be taken door to door: PM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Modi made the remarks at a meeting, held via video conferencing, with district magistrates of over 40 districts having low vaccination coverage.

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

While the cause itself is undoubtedly worthy of attention, the method employed raises concerns about the dangers of misinformation and the responsibility of news outlets in our information age.

'Won't move': Rat miner after spending 2nd night on footpath

'Won't move': Rat miner after spending 2nd night on footpath

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

"My family and I continue to spend the night in the open. Some locals are providing us with food and water, etc.," Hassan said on Friday, a day after he refused an offer by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to move him and his family to an EWS flat in Narela.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

'We are trying and creating solutions for SME segment'

'We are trying and creating solutions for SME segment'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'The pricing model will be different. The product will be different.'

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'SRK couldn't have been nicer, empathetic, more sharing and interactive. It really was a wonderful moment.'

Claims Can't Be Rejected For Missing Docs

Claims Can't Be Rejected For Missing Docs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

In its master circular on general insurance products, which takes immediate effect, Irdai specified, 'The customer may be required to submit only those documents directly related to claim settlement.'

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Homeless after eviction, rat-hole miner's daughter misses Class 10 exam too

Homeless after eviction, rat-hole miner's daughter misses Class 10 exam too

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Aliza, a Class-10 student of the National Institute of Open Schooling, could not appear in her home science exam due to the chaos prevailing after the demolition of the house, her family members claimed.

'Yoga Needs To Be A Lifestyle'

'Yoga Needs To Be A Lifestyle'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Film folk celebrate International Yoga Day with pictures of them doing, well, yoga!

F1 PIX: Verstappen's winning run ends!

F1 PIX: Verstappen's winning run ends!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Dutchman's run of nine successive wins was snapped as he broke down on lap four with a brake problem.

Paradise Review: Riveting!

Paradise Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise leaves the audience to read between the lines and draw their own conclusions about the frailty of human nature, and how easily violence seizes the most unexpected prey, observes Deepa Gahlot.

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Catches!

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Catches!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

A look at the best catches of the match.

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The toughest part is to tackle human behaviour. On the Atal Setu, says Indrajit Gupta, I chose to drive at a consistent speed of 80 kmph in the middle lane. Vehicles on the right lane were clipping along at 150 kmph, way over the maximum permissible limit of 100 kmph. On occasion, I had to slow down or dodge vehicles suddenly pulling into the middle lane from the side.

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

'The government never asked any transport association before making this law on hit and run cases.' 'MPs only clapped to Amit Shah's new law and never questioned him about this law.' 'Are these MPs not bothered about the lives of drivers?'

'We are seeing growth in retail health insurance'

'We are seeing growth in retail health insurance'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'Pandemic has triggered interest and awareness among the people about the need for healthcare.'

After pulling up Patanjali, SC raps IMA chief on knuckles

After pulling up Patanjali, SC raps IMA chief on knuckles

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Expressing displeasure over Asokan's comments a day before the top court was slated to hear the matter, a bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah sought his response on an application filed by Patanjali Ayurved Ltd.

CSK Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch?

CSK Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A look at the best fielding efforts on Sunday...

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

India-made chips may soon power iPhones

India-made chips may soon power iPhones

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Micron Technology, a global leader in memory and storage, is considering supplying Made-in-India chips from its Gujarat plant to one of its key global clients, Apple, whose vendors assemble iPhones in the country. Micron is setting up an assembly test marking and packaging (ATMP) plant in Sanand, Gujarat. Currently, Apple vendors import chips for manufacturing iPhones. Sources in the know say the aim is to use part of the production to supply to Micron's clients in India directly.

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In an affidavit filed in the top court, the SLA has given details of the steps taken by it against Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy.

Use of Indian languages key for increasing internet access in India: Report

Use of Indian languages key for increasing internet access in India: Report

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Nearly 665 million Indians or 45 per cent of the rural population did not have access to the internet as of 2023. Difficulty in understanding internet procedures, insufficient awareness of its benefits, and a lack of interest have emerged as the top reasons for a gap in internet penetration in rural India, according to a joint report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Kantar. "The proficiency of English in rural India is very low. While we have content in Hindi, the internet is English-heavy.

Charged-up: Bengaluru takes top spot in electric car registrations

Charged-up: Bengaluru takes top spot in electric car registrations

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Bengaluru outpaced Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune in 2023 to become India's leading city for electric car registrations. The city's tech-savvy workforce, increased acceptability, zero road tax, subsidised electricity for EV charging, and a wide charging station network contributed to this surge. Electric car registrations in Karnataka's capital surged more than threefold in 2023 to 8,690 units, overtaking the growth witnessed in the other three cities, according to data from Jato Dynamics

Sexual abuse of women: Prajwal Revanna will be suspended, says Kumaraswamy

Sexual abuse of women: Prajwal Revanna will be suspended, says Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The former chief minister also sought to distance JD-S's alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the case, amid attacks by the ruling Congress seeking their response on the issue.

Practice and process: How Jurel cracked Test code

Practice and process: How Jurel cracked Test code

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

'The discussion before this innings with Dhruv was 'go down to the level of your practice and everything will be fine'. The talk is always about staying hungry.'

Apollo, Fortis, Max announce limited vaccine drive for 18-44 yr olds

Apollo, Fortis, Max announce limited vaccine drive for 18-44 yr olds

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Three big private hospital chains -- Apollo, Fortis and Max -- on Friday announced the launch of Covid-19 immunisation drive for the 18-44 age group at limited centres in the country from May 1 while the Delhi government said it will start the vaccination exercise once it receives doses from the manufacturers.

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Politics is not on the radar of 18 to 21-year-old Indians, reveals Rama Bijapurkar.

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A look at the best batters in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings match.

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'

MBA aspirants, test your Business Awareness

MBA aspirants, test your Business Awareness

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Business awareness forms a major part of many B-school entrance tests. To help test takers prepare, we publish a series of quizzes.