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Hotter weather affects survival of coronavirus on surfaces

Hotter weather affects survival of coronavirus on surfaces

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The researchers said the growth rate of COVID-19 is weakly linked to the outdoor weather, adding that the chances of the survival of the virus "increases roughly by five times under a humid condition as compared to a dry condition."

Govt advises people to wear homemade masks in public

Govt advises people to wear homemade masks in public

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The government said the use of such masks will help in protecting the community at large

Great leaders never waste a crisis, Mr Modi

Great leaders never waste a crisis, Mr Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'We aren't so unreasonable as to demand that he should have fully reversed Indira Gandhi's worst economic legacy, bank nationalisation.' 'But he could have made a beginning by selling off the two most stressed small public sector banks, and then announced that each year for the next 10, one government bank with the most messed-up balance sheet will be sold.' 'It would have electrified the markets, shocked his other banks into better behaviour, and marked his name among the great reformers,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Alexandre Vauthie's 80s inspired fashion show

PIX: Alexandre Vauthie's 80s inspired fashion show

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Presenting the best looks from the Alexandre Vauthier Spring Summer 2018.

Fire at Mumbai highrise: 10-yr-old uses school lessons to save lives

Fire at Mumbai highrise: 10-yr-old uses school lessons to save lives

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

"I asked everyone to keep the purifiers on their mouth. This stopped them from suffocating due to smoke and they were able to breath well, preventing inhalation of carbon dioxide," she said.

Trupti Desai offers prayers inside sanctum at Trimbakeshwar temple

Trupti Desai offers prayers inside sanctum at Trimbakeshwar temple

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Desai, along with three of her colleagues took darshan of the 'shivlinga' in the 'garbha gruha' around 6 am and left after nearly 15 minutes.

COVID-19 came from China, US not going to take it lightly: Trump

COVID-19 came from China, US not going to take it lightly: Trump

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The US president in the last several weeks has been very critical of China's inability to control the spread of the novel coronavirus within its territory. By Thursday more than 94,000 Americans have died due to the coronavirus and over 1.6 million have tested positive.

Women activists manhandled at Trimbakeshwar temple; 200 booked

Women activists manhandled at Trimbakeshwar temple; 200 booked

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

A batch of women activists were allegedly manhandled by a group of locals while they were trying to enter into the sanctum sanctorum of the famous Trimbakeshwar temple today, following which the police booked 200 persons.

Marks & Spencer set to replicate AP green story

Marks & Spencer set to replicate AP green story

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The two-year-old project, rolled out with WWF India as the local partner, has enthused the retailer to consider such projects in other cotton-producing areas in India and other parts of the world.

What does India export the most to China?

What does India export the most to China?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Though the government has been pushing for exports of high-value manufactured goods across major markets in place of raw materials and input goods, India's top exports to China remain in the raw materials category.

The Mask India Project's success story

The Mask India Project's success story

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'

Khadi on the ramp

Khadi on the ramp

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Swati Kalsi's collection was an ode to the traditional Sujani embroidery and Priyanka Ella Lorena Lama's USP was minimal measurements and stitching involved.

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

De-scaling of businesses, job losses and subsequent impact on disposable incomes has created negative sentiment among traders, business owners and workers alike, says Abhishek Waghmare.

How to stay stylish from day to night

How to stay stylish from day to night

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Designers Anita Dongre and Rajesh Pratap Singh's collections at Amazon India Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Fashion Forward: India's GenNext is here!

Fashion Forward: India's GenNext is here!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Meet the GenNext designers who showcased their collection at Lakme Fashion Week.

GM crops are part of India's and world's future

GM crops are part of India's and world's future

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

New-age genetic research and technology brings new life to an old economy industry, one that is amongst the largest employers in the country.

Downturn: Handicraft,silk,woollen exports most hit

Downturn: Handicraft,silk,woollen exports most hit

Rediff.com25 May 2010

According to latest figures, exports of some jute items -- such as yarn -- dropped by over 48 per cent from April to January, 2009-10.

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The product was banned for export earlier, but has now been moved to the restricted category, under which an exporter would have to seek a licence from the government for shipments.

Apparel sector may see massive job losses

Apparel sector may see massive job losses

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

"By January 2010 there could be massive job losses on unprecedented scale which could lead to social problems in apparel manufacturing clusters across the country," AEPC Chairman Rakesh Vaid said.

Masterchef hottie Sarah Todd returns to the runway

Masterchef hottie Sarah Todd returns to the runway

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The showstopper looked vibrant and fiesty in a red midi walking for Karishma Shahani.

Wait gets longer for MSP announcement

Wait gets longer for MSP announcement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The provision of consultation with the states has further created confusion on MSP

Agriculture can't be run sitting in Delhi: Pawar to govt

Agriculture can't be run sitting in Delhi: Pawar to govt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Pawar alleged that the Centre neither consulted states this time, nor it called any meeting with state agriculture ministers before preparing these bills.

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The 22-feet tall eco-friendly idol is made entirely of clay.

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes.

Environmentalists make request to Tour de France

Environmentalists make request to Tour de France

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Urge them to end 'avalanche of plastic'

Feeding a revolution: Sustaining the farmers' fight in streets

Feeding a revolution: Sustaining the farmers' fight in streets

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Community kitchens punctuate the sea of farmers who have descended on the site and are in no mood to relent or retreat until their demands are met by the Centre.

Ready to flaunt: Gym Look

Ready to flaunt: Gym Look

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Ready to flaunt: Gym Look

Team up for toys: PM's fresh push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Team up for toys: PM's fresh push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

He said the global toy industry is over Rs 7 lakh crore but India's share is very small, as he stressed on the need to work to increase it.

Divyansh case: Father alleges child may have been sexual assaulted

Divyansh case: Father alleges child may have been sexual assaulted

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

The father of the six-year-old boy, who was found dead in Ryan International School, today alleged that he was sexually assaulted before being done to death.

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Fear psychosis has gripped the entire world.' 'Nobody is going to enter shops freely in the next 5, 6 months.' 'Secondly, the priority has changed.' 'Now that they have seen the bottom of the economy, people will prefer to save for tomorrow.'

9 natural ways to remove makeup

9 natural ways to remove makeup

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Did you know that baby oil can help you get rid of mascara stains?

Jobs: October has some bad news

Jobs: October has some bad news

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Keeping the employment rate from slipping is challenging. To merely keep the employment rate unchanged, the economy has to generate additional jobs. It needs to run to stay where it is, points out Mahesh Vyas.

Tihar gets ready to hang Nirbhaya convicts

Tihar gets ready to hang Nirbhaya convicts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

This is the first time that four men will be hanged together in Tihar jail.

Monsoon rains were 35 per cent above average last week: IMD

Monsoon rains were 35 per cent above average last week: IMD

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The June-September monsoon has so far delivered 1 per cent higher rainfall than average

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

At present there is virtually no dialog between votaries of different various versions of economic democracy.

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.

How Govt can win over farmers

How Govt can win over farmers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'As of now, it is hard to see how the stalemate can be broken.' 'For the Sikh Jat farmers who constitute the core of the protest are a simple-minded but stubborn lot. 'They are unlikely to call off the stir unless provided a sense of 'victory'.' 'Give them a reason to boast that they brought the government to its knees and they will start singing hallelujahs to the Modi government,' argues Virendra Kapoor.

'Instagram is my teacher'

'Instagram is my teacher'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A lot of people think that since I am Rohit Shetty's sister I may get special attention.' 'In fact, it's the opposite.' 'You can call up anyone and ask, how Rohit treats Mehek on the sets and they'll tell you how I get a lot of daant.'

This is the lowest unemployment rate recorded!

This is the lowest unemployment rate recorded!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

As of the week ended July 2017, the unemployment rate was 3.1 per cent. This is the lowest unemployment rate recorded. Rural unemployment was also very low at 2.8 per cent.