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Amid rise in Covid cases, Centre prohibits exports of Remdesivir

Amid rise in Covid cases, Centre prohibits exports of Remdesivir

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Remdesivir is considered a key anti-viral drug in the fight against Covid-19. In addition, the government has taken three steps to ensure easy access of hospitals and patients to Remdesivir.

Mumbai Cricket Association bans Shetty for five years

Mumbai Cricket Association bans Shetty for five years

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Senior BCCI official Prof Ratnakar Shetty was on Tuesday banned for five years by the Mumbai Cricket Association for alleging that some MCA office bearers could have sold tickets for an India-Pakistan T20 International at Ahmedabad last year in the black market.

Sunflower oil shipments to India from Russia, Ukraine return to normal

Sunflower oil shipments to India from Russia, Ukraine return to normal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Shipments of sunflower oil to India have started normalising after imports from war-torn Ukraine resumed beginning September after a gap of four months, leading to further normalisation of supplies. Ukraine has been the largest supplier of sunflower oil to India. However, after the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in February, supplies from Ukraine dwindled as Russia denied it access to the Black Sea ports.

Recipe: Shrimp Or Mushroom Kaffir Lime Dim Sums

Recipe: Shrimp Or Mushroom Kaffir Lime Dim Sums

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

It's time you added this dish to your favourite dim sum list.

Saudi plans six-year cap on expat workers

Saudi plans six-year cap on expat workers

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Saudi Arabia may soon impose a six-year cap on the residency of foreigners in the country as part of its programme to regulate the local labour market - a move likely to affect a large number of Indias working that country.

How ignorance fuels superstition and black magic

How ignorance fuels superstition and black magic

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

A nation that aspires to be a superpower and wants to join the ranks of global leaders in knowledge, science and technology should declare an all out war on ills like superstition and black magic at all levels, says Dinesh C Sharma.

Ranveer's Salty, Sweet Shrikhand Recipe

Ranveer's Salty, Sweet Shrikhand Recipe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

This shrikhand is irresistable!

Punjab assembly unanimously passes bills against farm laws

Punjab assembly unanimously passes bills against farm laws

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The provisions exempt farmers from attachment of land up to 2.5 acres and provide for prevention of hoarding and black marketing of agricultural produce.

LPG distributors threaten stir on October 1

LPG distributors threaten stir on October 1

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Cooking gas distributors are threatening to go on strike on October 1, opposing the restriction on sale of subsidised cylinders.

Swiss ups black money vigil as India threatens criminal action

Swiss ups black money vigil as India threatens criminal action

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Switzerland has been making efforts to strengthen its bilateral cooperation with India .

Twin blockades affect normal life severely in Manipur

Twin blockades affect normal life severely in Manipur

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Blockades on two vital national highways in land-locked Manipur in the last few days have made people begin to feel the pinch with prices of essential commodities going up and petrol pumps closing down.

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi police not to issue temporary licences for sale and storage of any kind of firecrackers, saying when the city government has banned all firecrackers no distinction can be made on the basis of whether it is green or not.

'If anything goes wrong with Byju's...'

'If anything goes wrong with Byju's...'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'India's edtech and start-up story will be in danger.'

PM not taking action against his 'industrialist friends': Rahul

PM not taking action against his 'industrialist friends': Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

"Your money will be given to those select 15-20 industrialists," Rahul alleged.

Market fall: Tricks to succeed

Market fall: Tricks to succeed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Dealing with goons on the Internet

Dealing with goons on the Internet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

Carnegie Mellon University's researchers have designed new computer tools to better understand and potentially thwart the growth of internet black markets where attackers use well-developed business practices to hawk viruses, steal data and attack services. The researchers estimate the total value of the illegal materials available for sale in the seven-month period at more than $37 million.

Covid-19: UP govt announces weekend lockdown to cover Mondays too

Covid-19: UP govt announces weekend lockdown to cover Mondays too

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Uttar Pradesh government Thursday decided to increase the duration of weekend lockdown by 24 hours, announcing that it will now cover Mondays too.

Seems Centre wants people to die: Delhi HC on oxygen, Remdesivir shortage

Seems Centre wants people to die: Delhi HC on oxygen, Remdesivir shortage

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday said it appeared that the Centre wanted people to die as according to the new protocol on use of Remdesivir for Covid-19 treatment, the drug was to be given only to those on oxygen support.

RTI activist shot dead in Bihar

RTI activist shot dead in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Ram Vilas Singh, in his mid 50s, was killed by unidentified people at his native Bhabhangama village in Lakhisarai district.

Ukraine official sacked for selling Olympic tickets

Ukraine official sacked for selling Olympic tickets

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Ukraine National Olympic Committee launched an investigation on Tuesday and suspended a top official accused of offering to sell thousands of dollars worth of tickets for the London Olympics on the black market.

Railways, Air Force pressed into transporting oxygen: PM

Railways, Air Force pressed into transporting oxygen: PM

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Chief ministers of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi are among those who attended the meeting.

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying people's health is important.

Black money law: Foreign property to be taxed at current price

Black money law: Foreign property to be taxed at current price

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Indians having undisclosed property abroad will have to pay tax and penalty.

'Indians turned Knysna lagoon into a sabji market'

'Indians turned Knysna lagoon into a sabji market'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Rediff reader Anmol More shared his experience.

On the sets of Market

On the sets of Market

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

LPG cap: Congress MP seeks rethink

LPG cap: Congress MP seeks rethink

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Congress member Jagdambika Pal said the move had led to a flourishing black market and made a strong demand for raising the cap of LPG cylinders from six to at least 12.

Markets crash: Is P-note crackdown the reason?

Markets crash: Is P-note crackdown the reason?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

This route accounts for Rs 2.75 lakh crore of FPI holdings.

BlackBerry PlayBook review: Good but not a game changer

BlackBerry PlayBook review: Good but not a game changer

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Get Ahead reader Rajan Kanagasabai reviews RIM's latest entry into India and the tablet market BlackBerry PlayBoook in response to our reader invite.

David Mouchel on Campari's India plans

David Mouchel on Campari's India plans

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

The idea is first to reach 10,000 cases as soon as possible. The imported spirit segment is really growing. \n\n

'SL minister finds fault with WC arrangements'

'SL minister finds fault with WC arrangements'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has expressed displeasure over the facilities extended to President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Sri Lankan ministers at last Saturday's World Cup final against India at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, a report said on Sunday.

$5-trillion a day forex market under lens

$5-trillion a day forex market under lens

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The manipulation is suspected to have spread across the world.

What Congress leaders want in this Budget

What Congress leaders want in this Budget

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

When Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee came to the All India Congress Committee headquarters on Tuesday evening to meet the Congress Working Committee members and party office bearers and hear their suggestions on what should be incorporated in the coming budget for the aam admi, he was bombarded with suggestions.

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm on Saturday and alcometer will be used for the drunk driving challans.

GST to curb black money, April 2017 rollout tough: Experts

GST to curb black money, April 2017 rollout tough: Experts

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'The low tax to GDP ratio of the country will go up, helping the government to adhere to fiscal discipline and keep inflation in check.'

'Bond market likely to see a major correction'

'Bond market likely to see a major correction'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

It was a roller-coaster week for the markets, amid talk of a fiscal stimulus by the government. Saurabh Mukherjea, chief executive officer, and Prashant Mittal, strategist, at Ambit Capital tell Puneet Wadhwa the recent flows into equity mutual funds are largely speculative in nature and pose a risk of reversal.

42% Cars Sold In 2022 Were White

42% Cars Sold In 2022 Were White

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

White is easy to maintain, looks brighter than other colours over a longer period, is the least commonly rejected colour among family members, has high resale value, provides better safety at night, absorbs less heat in the summer season, makes small cars look bigger, and is not considered inauspicious.

'Stay invested in the equity markets'

'Stay invested in the equity markets'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'If I had to highlight one area that will do well, it is the financial assets -- that is the private sector banks, insurance and mutual funds.'

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

It noted that the government could not accurately anticipate the gravity of the possible resurgence of the pandemic and its subsequent waves.

10 most stolen cars in the US

10 most stolen cars in the US

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

One of the biggest worries of a car owner is somebody stealing their vehicle.