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COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'The government says the mortality rate among patients is 2 to 3 per cent, but in doctors it is 11 per cent, which is very high.'

Taps in parts of Mumbai to go dry from January 6-8

Taps in parts of Mumbai to go dry from January 6-8

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has undertaken the task of replacing the trunk mains at the Maroshi-Vakola-Ruparel College tunnel, following which various parts of the city will have to go without water for different days from January 6.

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.' 'Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.' 'A classical dancer can fall back on tradition, but Astad created something absolutely new.'

Toyota Yaris, Vios not for India, yet

Toyota Yaris, Vios not for India, yet

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

While Yaris is a hatchback, Vios is its sedan version.

Oz cricketers set to face salary cuts

Oz cricketers set to face salary cuts

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Battling for form on field, there is bad news for Australian cricketers off it as well with the prospect of salary cuts looming large after their Board fell short of the projected revenue by $16 million.

Congress set to be biggest loser in polls

Congress set to be biggest loser in polls

Rediff.com18 May 2016

A defeat in Assam would be bad news for the Congress which is in power in Meghalaya, Mizoram and Manipur.

No more cashless mediclaim? Common man suffers

No more cashless mediclaim? Common man suffers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

One can no longer get these facilities at high-end hospitals in Delhi, National Capital Region and in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai.

Mumbai: Water cut extended till August 15

Mumbai: Water cut extended till August 15

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

In some bad news for Mumbaikars, the civic body on Thursday announced the extension of 15 per cent water cut across the city till August 15 due to scanty rainfall."The water level in the six lakes is not sufficient in comparison to the city's consumption. In a review meeting today it has been decided to extend the water cut till August 15," Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Swadhin Kshatriya told reporters in Mumbai.

What COVID-19 lockdown looks like around the world

What COVID-19 lockdown looks like around the world

Rediff.com25 May 2020

These captivating photos snapped by photographers across the globe amid the coronavirus pandemic showcase how different nations have experienced a life under lockdown. In total, 15,697 photos have been submitted to the contest. The power is now in the global community's hands to cast their votes and decide which photo should win #StayHome. The most-voted photo will be revealed through the Agora app on May 27 and will win the top prize of $1,000. Octavi Royo, CEO and co-founder of the app Agora, which is running the competiton, said the photos gave 'a point of view on the confinement and to share a message of hope to humanity through their photograph'. Take a look at some of the best entries here.

What Rajni can't, Rajni and the Robot can!

What Rajni can't, Rajni and the Robot can!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

With the mother of all Indian movie climaxes, Robot is a frame by frame explanation of why Rajni is India's biggest star.

Afridi apologises to fans for fixing scandal

Afridi apologises to fans for fixing scandal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Pakistan one-day captain Shahid Afridi on Saturday apologised to the cricket lovers on behalf of the team for the recent spot-fixing scandal, which has rocked the international cricket.

This could end up killing Maruti Suzuki!

This could end up killing Maruti Suzuki!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Maruti's hike in royalty to its parent Suzuki, at a time when competition is speeding up, makes it a decidedly uncool stock.

PHOTOS: Dressel continues golden run at worlds

PHOTOS: Dressel continues golden run at worlds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Caeleb Dressel lit up the pool by winning his fourth, fifth and sixth gold medals on Saturday but even his electric performance failed to brighten the mood on a dark day at the world swimming championships in Gwangju.

Saving for the rainy day? Top 5 savings plans

Saving for the rainy day? Top 5 savings plans

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Savings have to be channelled carefully so that the maximum can be gained from the deposits. Here are the top five savings instruments in a rising interest rate regime.

China: Another Indian arrested in smuggling case

China: Another Indian arrested in smuggling case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Chinese authorities arrested another Indian diamond trader on Tuesday in connection with the ongoing case of 21 Indian diamond merchants, who were arrested in January 2010 for allegedly smuggling diamonds into China from Hong Kong.

Old they may be, but sell like hot cakes

Old they may be, but sell like hot cakes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

Here is a list of a few cars that are still top of their segment after years.

BSP becomes third largest party in Rajya Sabha

BSP becomes third largest party in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party has emerged as the third largest party in the Rajya Sabha, relegating the CPI(M) to fourth position in yet another bad news for Marxists ahead of the Assembly polls in West Bengal and Kerala.

Beware of these 14 cyber threats!

Beware of these 14 cyber threats!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Cyber threats continue to haunt internet users across the world.

Media cos can charge for online news to up profit

Media cos can charge for online news to up profit

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

According to the research, consumers are willing to spend small monthly sums to receive news on their personal computers and mobile devices.

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Time for a little secular pragmatism?

Time for a little secular pragmatism?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

With so much bad news, everybody is hunkering down in readiness for Mr Modi's next radical Big Idea, says Kanika Datta.

Worse news awaits the economy

Worse news awaits the economy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'Without bold action to deal with our banking crisis, count on the economy's doldrums to continue for much longer than most of us anticipate,' says Rahul Jacob.

England rescued by Japan own goals, France held

England rescued by Japan own goals, France held

Rediff.com31 May 2010

England failed to convince in a 2-1 victory over Japan in their final World Cup warm-up on Sunday and France were held to a 1-1 draw by Tunisia in their penultimate match.

Component shortage puts brakes on auto firms

Component shortage puts brakes on auto firms

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The bad news is that the company has reported an output constraint at its plants because some component vendors were unable to keep pace with the faster production cycle.

Ishant, Shakib make big gains in latest rankings

Ishant, Shakib make big gains in latest rankings

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

India pacer Ishant Sharma gained nine places in the latest Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers and now sits in 16th position, just behind the other big mover of the day, Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh.

Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is every bit a horror film split into predictable hostility and periodic close calls,' says Sukanya Verma.

Runway shutdown may clog IGI airport

Runway shutdown may clog IGI airport

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The runways are expected to be made operational for the larger aircraft before the Commonwealth Games in October.

America's best airport bars

America's best airport bars

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Recently, there's been a groundswell of upscale airport bars offering wines with charcuterie, microbrews and even exquisite bourbon.

Pass-master Xavi hitting his stride for World Cup

Pass-master Xavi hitting his stride for World Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Good news for Barcelona and Spain, bad news for all their rivals. Xavi says he is in the best form of his life. The diminutive playmaker put in a match-winning performance against Real Madrid on Saturday, setting up both Barcelona goals in a 2-0 victory at the Bernabeu that put the champions top and made them favourites to retain their league title.

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 750th goal of his remarkable career in a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday

England's James Taylor forced to retire due to 'severe heart condition'

England's James Taylor forced to retire due to 'severe heart condition'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

England batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire from all forms of cricket with immediate effect after it was discovered that he has a serious heart condition. Taylor had to withdraw from Nottinghamshire fixture against Cambridge University last week with what was believed to be a viral condition, but the club said on Tuesday that scans had revealed that the 26-year-old has ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy). "Safe to say this has been the toughest week of my life! My world is upside down. But I'm here to stay and I'm battling on! #lifestooshort," tweeted Taylor.

'No change in taxation on MF investments'

'No change in taxation on MF investments'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Friday, financial expert K V S Manian replied to many Budget-related investment queries.

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Now milk prices to rise, says Pawar

Now milk prices to rise, says Pawar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said that the price of milk would increase, as there is a scarcity of milk in north India.

Sebi may allow MF units to be traded on exchanges

Sebi may allow MF units to be traded on exchanges

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is now planning to enable investors to buy and sell mutual fund units through stock exchanges. Fund houses will also be allowed to sell new fund offers (NFOs) through exchanges, helping them to save on distribution costs.

No sops next year for exporters

No sops next year for exporters

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Citing "serious fiscal situation", Union Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said that no new incentives and sops could be provided to exporters in the next fiscal in view of significant resource crunch faced by Centre.

2009: A year of scandals and tragedy for Andhra

2009: A year of scandals and tragedy for Andhra

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

2009: A year of scandals and tragedy for Andhra.

Borrowers make merry in 2009

Borrowers make merry in 2009

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Much to the delight of borrowers, home and car loan rates came down to as low as 8 per cent, the lowest in six years, during the year.

Debt funds: What's good for you

Debt funds: What's good for you

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

The government's borrowing programme will adversely impact returns from debt funds. Choose your funds carefully.

Doomsday delayed till 2068!

Doomsday delayed till 2068!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The good news that Tholen came up with is that the estimated probability of asteroid Apophis colliding with Earth in 2036 has been reduced from 1 chance in about 45,000 to 1 chance in about 250,000.