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'It'll take 3-4 years to vaccinate 80% of population'

'It'll take 3-4 years to vaccinate 80% of population'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We are hoping by March, the government allows us to export and give it to the private market.'

The morning after the Tianjin catastrophe

The morning after the Tianjin catastrophe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

a look at the devastation caused by the twin blasts reportedly caused by combustible and explosive goods stored in containers at a warehouse in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Modi's'Make in India' drive launched last September included laying out a model of "port-led" development that would support industrial growth.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

After five weeks of lockdown, migrant workers' patience ran out and so did the money, which forced them to leave Mumbai on bicycles.

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

This was the third consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

One more Covid-19 death takes toll to 10; cases cross 500

One more Covid-19 death takes toll to 10; cases cross 500

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

As 32 states and Union Territories imposed complete lockdown till March 31, the Centre asked them to clamp curfew wherever necessary in the wake of people defying lockdown orders.

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga in Haridwar

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga in Haridwar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The convoy started from Bhalla college ground and went to Har ki Pauri with a host of party leaders and family members in attendance.

When will Modi privatise railways?

When will Modi privatise railways?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'The new trains should be fast, but the roll-out of the privatisation plan should be slow and well-considered,' recommends T N Ninan.

Sebi finds large-scale mismatch in Sahara papers

Sebi finds large-scale mismatch in Sahara papers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

To locate genuine investors who may have deposited money with Sahara, the regulator also wants to issue public notices in regional language newspapers.

Sahara accuses Sebi of going slow on investor verification

Sahara accuses Sebi of going slow on investor verification

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The group also said that Rs 20,000 crore was being demanded from it as 'security' because the Supreme Court has said that 'after verification of Sebi, if there are partially or fully fictitious accounts then that amount will go to government account'.

Carmakers pin hopes on Bharat to boost sales

Carmakers pin hopes on Bharat to boost sales

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

While customers in metro cities are still buying cars, quick growth is likely only from upcountry markets, where highways and roads are being built, and discretionary income and aspirations are rising.

Pak crisis: Imran Khan vows to sit in front of parliament till Sharif quits

Pak crisis: Imran Khan vows to sit in front of parliament till Sharif quits

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Pakistan's anti-government protesters had a quiet day in Islamabad's high security area where they have been camping demanding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation, even as opposition leader Imran Khan vowed to continue the sit-in until goals achieved.

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Authorities across states have identified more than 6,000 people who attended the Nizamuddin Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the biggest COVID-19 hotspot in India.

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah handed over urns containing the ashes of the late leader to the party's state unit chiefs.

Making computers intelligent

Making computers intelligent

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Computers need to be trained to recognise images, says Devangshu Datta.

85 districts haven't reported COVID-19 cases in 14 days: Govt

85 districts haven't reported COVID-19 cases in 14 days: Govt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

However, two districts -- Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar in Punjab -- which did not record a fresh case in the last 28 days, reported new COVID-19 cases on Monday, it added.

Sebi to ask Sahara about unverified investors

Sebi to ask Sahara about unverified investors

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Unable to verify or trace a large number of bondholders in Sahara refund case, Sebi has begun a process to consult the business conglomerate for verifying the genuineness of such investors.

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

'NSG-led surgical operations helped confine terrorists to smaller area'

'NSG-led surgical operations helped confine terrorists to smaller area'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The NSG, aided by the Garuds and the Army, conducted a chain of surgical 'step by step' operations to eliminate the six terrorists.

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

At least 40% of a product must be manufactured in India for it to qualify for the Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured category.

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Rediff.com19 May 2020

However, metro services, schools, colleges, cinema halls and salons will remain closed, the chief minister said. Wearing masks and following social distancing norms are mandatory in the city, Kejriwal said, adding that no activity will be permitted in containment zones, except for essential services.

Bangladesh arms case: ULFA leader Paresh Barua gets death penalty

Bangladesh arms case: ULFA leader Paresh Barua gets death penalty

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

A Bangladeshi court on Thursday handed down the death penalty to 14 people, including the chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and a top leader of India's separatist outfit United Liberation Front of Asom, in the country's biggest ever weapons haul case, nearly 10 years after the seizure took place.

India to remain in lockdown till May 3, announces PM Modi

India to remain in lockdown till May 3, announces PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

In a nearly 25-minute televised address to the nation, Modi said implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in its second phase and detailed guidelines will be brought out on Wednesday to ensure that outbreak does not spread to new areas.

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'There are 80 million tonnes of foodgrain in our godowns and yet, 200 million people go to bed hungry.' 'So I decided to fight hunger.'

Islamabad braces for anti-govt protests on Independence Day

Islamabad braces for anti-govt protests on Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

As Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day on Thursday, the fear of violence loomed large with the capital turned into a fortress ahead of two massive anti-government rallies, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and fresh elections.

His art will make you think, and weep

His art will make you think, and weep

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Art is a reflection of society. And when conveyed by artists like Valay Shende, it becomes a hard-hitting social comment.

'COVID-19 vaccine will be made in India'

'COVID-19 vaccine will be made in India'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'I can say with confidence that any future SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, developed anywhere in the world, would have to be manufactured in India, if it is to be affordable and of high quality.'

50 killed, over 700 injured in China's deadly port explosions

50 killed, over 700 injured in China's deadly port explosions

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Powerful explosions tore through a warehouse storing hazardous chemicals in north China's major port city, killing at least 50 people and injuring over 700 others as the twin blasts sent fireballs, cars and containers raining down on panic-stricken residents.

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The migrants were ferried to their villages in sanitised buses arranged by the Jharkhand government to take them home after preliminary medical screening at the station, officials said.

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The corona deaths in India so far add up to 91,149 (September 24, 3.26 pm). It is seven-and-a-half times the number of Indian soldiers slain in all the wars (1947, 1961-1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999) in post-independent India's history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

There is a lot of police action on the ground and even inter-state movement has been stopped, because of which deliveries of essential items via platforms, such as Flipkart, Amazon, Grofers, and Milkbasket, aren't happening. Food-delivery firms -- Swiggy and Zomato -- are facing similar challenges, according to the sources.

Farmer protests spread across MP; Centre rushes 1,100 RAF personnel

Farmer protests spread across MP; Centre rushes 1,100 RAF personnel

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

In view of the volatile situation, the Centre rushed 1,100 personnel of anti-riot Rapid Action Force.

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Roadmap prepared for clearing debris at Kedarnath

Roadmap prepared for clearing debris at Kedarnath

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Over a month after calamity hit Uttarakhand, the state government has finally prepared a roadmap for clearing tonnes of debris left over by the destruction at Kedarnath and extricating bodies still trapped underneath the rubble at the Himalayan shrine and adjoining areas.

China reacts cautiously to India's strike corps proposal

China reacts cautiously to India's strike corps proposal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

China has reacted cautiously to India's proposal for the establishment of mountain strike corps along the Sino-Indian border, while the official media in Beijing ignored the development.

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

NHRC issues notices to Centre and governments of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, saying 'the state cannot leave its citizens to die due to the toxic haze.'

A noodle-bowl of issues: How India deals with controversies

A noodle-bowl of issues: How India deals with controversies

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

In India the routine cruelty is at a more basic level - the state of our abattoirs, and the animal trauma caused there.

Inside 9/11 museum: Navy SEAL's shirt who killed bin Laden, more

Inside 9/11 museum: Navy SEAL's shirt who killed bin Laden, more

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum has two new additions to their collection -- the fatigue shirt worn by a member of SEAL Team Six during the Osama bin Laden raid and a commemorative coin given to 'Maya', the Central Intelligence Agency operative who helped track the Al Qaeda founder, and a brick from bin Laden's compound in Pakistan.