News for 'birds'

Govt to stock 1 million doses of bird flu drug

Govt to stock 1 million doses of bird flu drug

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

There is no case of bird flu in the country but government has decided to stockpile ten lakh doses of the drug, Tamiflu, which helps in treating the infection.

'Important items' on agenda: Govt on special session of Parliament

'Important items' on agenda: Govt on special session of Parliament

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

"There is enough time, and required mandatory time for the circulation of agenda will be followed", the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.

Two new bird flu outbreaks in China

Two new bird flu outbreaks in China

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

The infected regions are Huayin city of Shaanxi and Anning city of Yunnan, in west China, the agriculture ministry said.

Amala Paul's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Amala Paul's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Just a week after Jagat Desai proposed to Amala Paul on her 32nd birthday in Goa, the couple tied the knot on Sunday, November 5, in an intimate wedding ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty in Kochi.

SAARC officials to meet on bird flu

SAARC officials to meet on bird flu

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

iPhone games: Tiny Wings knocks down Angry Birds

iPhone games: Tiny Wings knocks down Angry Birds

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

In almost all stores worldwide, Tiny Wings is currently topping the charts in top paid apps category and has also got featured by Apple.

Almost half of Bengal now bird flu affected

Almost half of Bengal now bird flu affected

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Bird flu spread to new blocks in Murshidabad and Nadia districts even as culling operations continued at a tardy pace in five other affected districts on Wednesday.

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The primary set took over three months to build with 14,000-15,000 workers employed at a time.'

'We ensured that Mallikajaan's Shahi Mahal lived up to its name.' 'One zardosi panel cost around Rs 4 lakh; the one with the kalpavriksh was around Rs 5 lakh.'

Fresh chicken deaths raise fears of bird flu

Fresh chicken deaths raise fears of bird flu

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

The fresh deaths in Malda come close on the heels of bird flu in Murshidabad district. The animal resources department of the state government has collected blood samples and sent them to Belgachia in Kolkata for testing. The police have said that although samples have been sent to check for bird flu, the deaths looked to be natural.

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.

Spotted! The Endangered Bugun Liocichla

Spotted! The Endangered Bugun Liocichla

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Bugun Liocichla is one of India's critically endangered and rare birds.

RJD's Misa Bharti takes a U-turn over PM 'jail' remark amid flak

RJD's Misa Bharti takes a U-turn over PM 'jail' remark amid flak

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Bharti accused the media of distorting her statement, attributing it to the BJP's agenda.

China confirms new human case of bird flu

China confirms new human case of bird flu

Rediff.com26 May 2007

The victim, identified only as Cheng (19) is now receiving treatment at an army hospital, China's Ministry of Health announced on its website.

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Pop stars, lawyers, cops, hoteliers -- care to hear their story on OTT this week?

'My son wants to study hotel management. Pls help'

'My son wants to study hotel management. Pls help'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Maxim Emmanuel offers expert advice on how to make an informed career choice.

Bird flu: Poultry losses at Rs 1500 cr

Bird flu: Poultry losses at Rs 1500 cr

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Claiming losses to the tune of Rs 1500 crore (Rs 15 billion) to the poultry industry due to bird flu, National Egg Coordination Committee on Wednesday said the fear was so intense that people were unwilling to accept poultry products even for free.

'Bird flu will not halt football World Cup'

'Bird flu will not halt football World Cup'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

The football World Cup will not be halted by fears of bird flu in Germany, FIFA vice-president Julio Grondona said.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Which are India's most impressive lakes? Choose and journey there now!

Bird flu: Indian firms may make patented drug

Bird flu: Indian firms may make patented drug

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Indian companies may be able to make generic copies of Roche's anti-influenza drug Tamiflu with its patent still pending in the country.

Raj is a chicken suffering from bird flu:Thackeray

Raj is a chicken suffering from bird flu:Thackeray

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The octogenarian leader said he agreed with Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar that these tactics to gain free publicity should be ignored. Without naming Raj, Thackeray said 'chicken in state politics are suffering from bird flu of depression', and hence they have no value.

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'No one in the history of the sport has ever come back from that kind of accident and got hundreds against England and Australia.'

VOTE: Which Kareena Do You Like?

VOTE: Which Kareena Do You Like?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Kareena Kapoor Khan embraces 'tradition but with a spin' when she turns into bridal inspiration for Masaba Gupta.

Bird flu spreads to two more districts in Bengal

Bird flu spreads to two more districts in Bengal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

With the disease now virtually knocking at Kolkata's doors after spreading in Howrah, Rehman told PTI that poultry products from the affected areas would not be allowed to enter the city. The fear has aggravated since the spread to South 24 Parganas, part of which form the city's suburbs, and Kolkata Municipal Corporation has formed eight teams to monitor the situation in the city.

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Explore some of the majestic temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across the country.

Kriti Wears The Ramayan On Her Dupatta

Kriti Wears The Ramayan On Her Dupatta

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Kriti Sanon lives out her dream role in real life, as she wears the colours of the Ramayana on her dupatta.

Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? It's Fizz!

Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? It's Fizz!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The Fizz -- name on Bangladesh passport: Mustafizur Rahman -- flew in the air to save a six during Rajasthan Royal's game aganst the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Bird flu tackling: Centre not happy with WB govt

Bird flu tackling: Centre not happy with WB govt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

The Centre is not satisfied with the steps being taken by the West Bengal government to tackle bird flu raging in some districts, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Panabaka Lakshmi has said.

Remarkable Acts of Human Kindness

Remarkable Acts of Human Kindness

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Doctors at the Jivdaya Charitable Trust have treated thousands of birds in the last few weeks, adding that rescuers bring dozens of birds every day.

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

How much do you know about our country? Take this fun travel quiz.

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

If you have never seen Sriram Raghavan fly, you would hardly realise that this time, he is happy in his cage, this time he isn't reaching for the skies, notes Sreehari Nair.

Virat Kohli ventures into E motor sports

Virat Kohli ventures into E motor sports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Buys team in electric powerboat series.

Rajasthan Royals Want To Take Over Yorkshire

Rajasthan Royals Want To Take Over Yorkshire

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Rajasthan Royals have offered Yorkshire around 25 million pounds (Rs 260 crore/Rs 2.6 billion) to take complete control of the county club.

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Sharad Pawar camp described the ruling as a "murder of democracy" which would be challenged in the Supreme Court.

A Well For My Mother

A Well For My Mother

Rediff.com31 May 2023

A 14-year-old boy digs well for mother in Palghar.

Jurassic Park in MP!

Jurassic Park in MP!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

A team of Indian researchers, for the first time in fossil history, have discovered an egg-in-egg or abnormal titanosaurid dinosaur egg from the Bagh area in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.

What Dua Lipa Wore To Barbie Premiere!

What Dua Lipa Wore To Barbie Premiere!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Hollywood stepped out into Barbie's pink world at the film's premiere in Los Angeles.