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Nod for Covid vaccine in next few days: Serum Institute's Poonawalla

Nod for Covid vaccine in next few days: Serum Institute's Poonawalla

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled 40 mn-50 mn doses and is adding more every week. Most of these will come to India.

Protests in LS over Anurag Thakur's Nehru-Gandhi remarks

Protests in LS over Anurag Thakur's Nehru-Gandhi remarks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The ruckus began during the procedure for the introduction of the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020.

Mediterranean shipwrecks kill 700 migrants

Mediterranean shipwrecks kill 700 migrants

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Up to 700 migrants, including 40 children, are feared to have died this week while crossing the Mediterranean, based on the accounts that survivors told aid workers once they reached safety.

Anti-CAA protesters accuse cops of snatching blankets

Anti-CAA protesters accuse cops of snatching blankets

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

On the lines of Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, around 50 women along with children have been squatting near the Clock Tower in Lucknow's old quarters. The women protesters alleged that blankets provided to them by some organisations were taken away by police. The police dismissed the allegations.

Woman threatens to sue Kerala government for using pic on ad

Woman threatens to sue Kerala government for using pic on ad

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

In an embarrassment to Kerala government, a 40-year-old housewife has alleged that her photo was used without her consent in an advertisement of the much-touted "Nirbhaya Keralam Surakshitha Keralam" programme and threatened to sue the government.

Love Guru: Will COVID end our marriage?

Love Guru: Will COVID end our marriage?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Why Modi should be worried about this data

Why Modi should be worried about this data

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

At some stage this fall in the quality of life will begin to hurt anybody's popularity, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Bengaluru shame rerun: 3-year-old sexually abused in school

Bengaluru shame rerun: 3-year-old sexually abused in school

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The attendant of a school in east Bengaluru has been arrested for sexually abusing a three-year-old student.

AltNews co-founder booked under POCSO for Twitter post

AltNews co-founder booked under POCSO for Twitter post

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Zubair refuted the allegation as 'an absolutely frivolous complaint', and AltNews backed him, saying his work 'hurts those who have weaponised misinformation to subvert the Indian democracy'.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 18-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 18-lakh mark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000 in the country.

How dangerous is Styrene, Vizag's killer gas?

How dangerous is Styrene, Vizag's killer gas?

Rediff.com7 May 2020

On Thursday in Visakhapatnam, hundreds of villagers, most of them children suffered the consequences of the vapour leak like irritation in eyes, breathlessness, nausea and rashes, and over 100 people were admitted to government and private hospitals. Several police personnel, who came for the rescue operation, also suffered symptoms like breathlessness, irritation in eyes and fell unconscious.

'Pakistan is always happy with Kashmir violence'

'Pakistan is always happy with Kashmir violence'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'Everyone knows Pakistan is doing it.' 'But what are we doing? We should not incite more violence.'

How to Take Care of your Liver

How to Take Care of your Liver

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Dr Anurag Shrimal tells you how simple lifestyle changes can keep your liver healthy.

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The inmates at the relief camp said the rioters were all locals and not outsiders. They also said they will only return when authorities assure them of safety.

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'This bill is for the children of Partition who are still subject to inhuman barbarism because they profess a faith rooted in India.' 'If India fails them, we shall be no better than a Pakistan which brutalises its minorities and has turned into a factory of intolerant bigots,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Women are great team players and collaborators, 'but they don't put themselves forward,' Dr Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, tells Veenu Sandhu.

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

It pains to think that all over the world, children continue to work, putting at stake their education, their health, their normal development to adulthood, and even their lives.

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

It pains to think that all over the world, children continue to work, putting at stake their education, their health, their normal development to adulthood, and even their lives.

COVID-19: Many states unsure on schools reopening

COVID-19: Many states unsure on schools reopening

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The education ministry released guidelines last week for the reopening of schools, including for thorough cleaning and disinfection of the premises, flexibility in attendance, no assessment for up to three weeks and ensuring a smooth transition from home-based schooling during the coronavirus-induced lockdown to formal schooling.

Food packed in newspapers slowly poisoning Indians

Food packed in newspapers slowly poisoning Indians

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Foods contaminated by newspaper ink raise serious health concerns since the ink contains multiple bioactive materials with known negative health effects, the advisory said.

The changing face of Sivakasi

The changing face of Sivakasi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Sivakasi of today is not the Sivakasi of yesteryear.

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

The dry-run was being conducted in state capitals in at least three session sites. Some states also included districts that are situated in difficult terrain or have poor logistical support, according to officials.

'My heart is broken for SRK'

'My heart is broken for SRK'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'We stood by him through his highs and lows and this is possibly his lowest.' 'The least we can do is stand by him now.'

'Mumbai is sitting on a firebomb'

'Mumbai is sitting on a firebomb'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

'In the last six years, there have been 29,140 fire incidents in Mumbai in which 300 people have died and 925 people have been injured.' 'So, at least 10 to 12 fire accidents take place in Mumbai every day.'

'Use BCG vaccine immediately. No time to waste'

'Use BCG vaccine immediately. No time to waste'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'We should start giving this vaccination immediately to doctors, nurses etc and also to the elderly.'

India Art Fair held up by cops over anti-CAA paintings

India Art Fair held up by cops over anti-CAA paintings

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Curated by artist Myna Mukherjee, the art at the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre booth featured paintings as well as songs including Faiz Ahmad Faiz's "Hum Dekhenge", and poetry recitations talking about the love, beauty, tenderness and the strength of women across the country.

Parents test postive, Delhi cop rescues their baby

Parents test postive, Delhi cop rescues their baby

Rediff.com15 May 2021

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More woes for Nestle: Larvae found in milk powder in TN

More woes for Nestle: Larvae found in milk powder in TN

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The company's milk powder has been declared unsafe by the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Wing

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'During the course of these two years, as new people have joined, we have no mental picture to associate with them and hence, have little connection with them.'

COVID-19: Here's how Bollywood is chilling at home

COVID-19: Here's how Bollywood is chilling at home

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Film folk have erased their busy work schedules, thanks to the coronavirus health scare, and are enjoying some time out indoors.

Hundreds protest at Shaheen Bagh defying govt ban on gatherings

Hundreds protest at Shaheen Bagh defying govt ban on gatherings

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Seema, a Shaheen Bagh local, said instead of asking the protesters to end their sit-in, the governments in Delhi and at the Centre should have sent them face masks and hand santisers. Kaneez Fatima, who claims to be a regular at the site since Day 1, said if the government was so concerned about safety and well being, it should withdraw the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, adding that 'we will call off the protest immediately'.

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

He killed his grandmother-in-law during the attack, friends of the woman told the media.

Draft rules of Juvenile Justice Act 2015 released

Draft rules of Juvenile Justice Act 2015 released

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The rules that were released by Women and Child Development minister Maneka Gandhi prescribe detailed child friendly procedures for police, Juvenile Justice Board and Children's court to deal with children in conflict with law.

SC lawyer files complaint against Papon under POSCO Act

SC lawyer files complaint against Papon under POSCO Act

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

"We have no idea what is happening in reality shows when children participate. These kids are below 15 years. These reality shows are harming kids' psyche and their future, too. If they want to continue, then there has to be proper guidelines laid down by the government for them to follow."

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The building did not have the mandatory Occupation Certificate granted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, but it was already occupied by around 58 flat owners, according to the civic body.

SC issues notice govt on unhygienic mid-day meals

SC issues notice govt on unhygienic mid-day meals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

In the backdrop of Bihar mid-day meal tragedy in which 22 students died, the Supreme Court on Friday sought a report from Centre and all states on steps taken by them to prevent such incidents and to provide hygienic food to children.

Doctors from USA delay return to help protesting farmers

Doctors from USA delay return to help protesting farmers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Svaiman Singh, one of the doctors in the team, said they set up medical camps at Tikri nearly 20 days back and have been attending to the sick farmers since then.

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