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Largest overseas evacuation of Indians begins on May 7

Largest overseas evacuation of Indians begins on May 7

Rediff.com5 May 2020

ccording to the MEA plan shared with the ministry of civil aviation that is set to begin from May 7, approximately 14,800 passengers will be evacuated from 13 different countries. F

COVID-19 swab collection a high risk job, says doctor

COVID-19 swab collection a high risk job, says doctor

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'We work for three days and then remain self-quarantined for 14 days'

Punjab govt asks pvt hospitals to return vaccine stock

Punjab govt asks pvt hospitals to return vaccine stock

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Under flak from the opposition for 'diverting' Covid vaccines to private hospitals to make a profit, the Punjab government on Friday asked them to return all stock meant for the 18-44 age group.

China's asymptomatic cases increase to over 980

China's asymptomatic cases increase to over 980

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Besides the 27 asymptomatic patients, 10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, including six from Chinese returning from abroad, were reported in the country on Wednesday.

'I will not keep quiet'

'I will not keep quiet'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'If the person is silenced, then everyone else is terrorised and won't speak up.' 'See what happened to Kiran Mane, you will face the same fate.' 'They want to send this message to the world through my example.' 'We have to fight this and show that they cannot throttle everyone.'

'Strong evidence' COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air: Study

'Strong evidence' COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air: Study

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The researchers noted that transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2 are much higher indoors than outdoors, and transmission is greatly reduced by indoor ventilation.

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Penalty must act as a deterrent. If it is too low, it could encourage the regulated entities to lap up penalty instead of complying with the norms, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Melania Trump says son Barron had Covid but is negative now

Melania Trump says son Barron had Covid but is negative now

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Sharing her experience, Melania said that she was very fortunate as her diagnosis came with minimal symptoms, though they hit her all at once and it seemed to be a roller coaster of symptoms in the days after.

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'And they are going to be milder because we are dealing with the vaccinated and are much richer in terms of the immune response in the population.'

Does Modi really need this plane?

Does Modi really need this plane?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'What kind of insensitivity does it take to get taxpayers to cough up for an aircraft costing a few billion for your personal use, at a time when the country you head is in so much trouble?' asks Sherna Gandhy.

Why Dhoni couldn't finish it off vs SunRisers...

Why Dhoni couldn't finish it off vs SunRisers...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni explains what went wrong for his side in the chase against SunRisers Hyderabad on Friday.

Olympic gold medallist Van der Burgh battling coronavirus

Olympic gold medallist Van der Burgh battling coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Former Olympic swimming champion Cameron van der Burgh has said he has been battling the new coronavirus for the last two weeks and that athletes who continue to train for the Tokyo Games are exposing themselves to "unnecessary risk". South African Van der Burgh won gold in the 100m breaststroke at the 2012 London Olympics and silver in Rio four years later before retiring in 2018.

Bird flu: The Rs 90,000 cr poultry industry is in a fix

Bird flu: The Rs 90,000 cr poultry industry is in a fix

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The death of a 11-year-old boy due to 'bird-flu', even before the devastating effects of the second Covid wave have waned, has alarmed the medical fraternity though they assert that human-to-human transmission of H5N1 virus is extremely rare. The event has also put the Rs 90,000 crore domestic poultry industry which was seeing some uptick in demand after months of low sales last year into a spot of bother, as any curb on sale or production of eggs or chicken could have a devastating impact on its revenues. It is estimated that around 60 million people are directly impacted by the poultry sector in India. H5N1 virus, also commonly known as bird flu, is known to spread from chickens but other birds such as ducks and crow are also carriers of the virus.

China's COVID-19 tally rises by 25, Wuhan has highest asymptomatic cases

China's COVID-19 tally rises by 25, Wuhan has highest asymptomatic cases

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Asymptomatic cases pose a problem as the patients are tested COVID-19 positive but develop no symptoms such as fever, cough or sore throat. However, they pose a risk of spreading the disease to others.

Clearer weather allows Aus Open qualifying to start on time

Clearer weather allows Aus Open qualifying to start on time

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Organisers have been criticised by players attempting to make the main draw of the season opening Grand Slam for continuing to play matches despite the poor air quality from bushfires.

Is he the best golf player in the world?

Is he the best golf player in the world?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Xander Schauffele waded into the debate over the world's best golfer after finishing runner-up to Rory McIlroy in a playoff at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai on Sunday.

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Boxers reached Amman from Assisi on February 27 and were found all clear after undergoing the mandatory screening for symptoms. Jordan has so far recorded only one positive case.

Keep calm and do yoga: Kejriwal's mantra

Keep calm and do yoga: Kejriwal's mantra

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Even as the war of words continues within the Aam Aadmi Party, photographs emerged on Thursday of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal practicing naturopathy at the Jindal Nature Cure Institute in the outskirts of Bengaluru.

The Soul Catcher

The Soul Catcher

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Yamini has superpowers that help her intercept souls headed to heaven or the afterworld or for reincarnation and spirits them away, on another course, to those in need.

Swine flu cases surface in Kashmir Valley

Swine flu cases surface in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

A senior doctor at the Soura medical institute confirmed this after relevant tests were carried out at the state's only tertiary medical facility.

Cotton, silk, chiffon best materials for masks: Study

Cotton, silk, chiffon best materials for masks: Study

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The scientists assessed the ability of common fabrics, alone or in combination, to filter out aerosols similar in size to respiratory droplets.

UP BJP chief Keshav Maurya admitted to hospital

UP BJP chief Keshav Maurya admitted to hospital

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

He was suffering from cough and cold and mild fever for last seven days and overwork due to his political commitments, doctors said.

Why is Varavara Rao being denied Right to Health?

Why is Varavara Rao being denied Right to Health?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

On August 31, a fresh report was supposed to be submitted, and his plea for bail on health grounds was to be decided. Before that could happen, the 81-year-old poet was stealthily discharged and taken back to the Taloja jail hospital on August 25. Not even his lawyer on record, Advocate Satyanarayanan, was informed.

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The official said in general, there are various types of fungal infections such as candida, aspergillosis, cryptococcus, histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis. Mucormycosis, candida and aspergillosis are the ones observed more in those with low immunity, he said.

A long list I never want to hear again

A long list I never want to hear again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Kishore Singh draws up a list of terms he never wants to hear or read again.

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The female tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with COVID-19 in the US. It is suspected that she contracted the virus from a caretaker who was asymptomatic at that time.

Osaka juggernaut rolls on to second Australian Open crown

Osaka juggernaut rolls on to second Australian Open crown

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

More major trophies surely await if she can convert her irresistible hardcourt form to French Open clay and grass at Wimbledon.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala rejigs portfolio in Q2; ups stake in Lupin, Tata Motors

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala rejigs portfolio in Q2; ups stake in Lupin, Tata Motors

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The duo bought additional shares in pharmaceutical companies Lupin and Jubilant Life Sciences, along with Agro Tech Foods and NCC during Q2FY21

COVID-19 test: Why patients opt out of private labs

COVID-19 test: Why patients opt out of private labs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

At present, the cost of testing for COVID-19 is Rs 4,500 per examination and the results are available within 24 hours. Almost 90 per cent of queries fizzle out after patients realise the cost of testing will not be borne by the government.

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

Village pradhan or PM, no one above law: Modi asks to follow COVID-19 rules

Village pradhan or PM, no one above law: Modi asks to follow COVID-19 rules

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The prime minister appealed to citizens for making a renewed commitment to adherence to norms and regulations governing the lockdown restrictions

Wuhan to test all 11 million residents for COVID-19

Wuhan to test all 11 million residents for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The city has prepared a 10-day plan to test all its residents after six new coronavirus cases were reported in a residential community.

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flew back to Delhi on Monday night after 12 days of naturopathy treatment in Bengaluru for chronic cough and diabetes, raring to resume work in the government and in Aam Aadmi Party which is grappling with growing internal rift.

How long will coronavirus last on surfaces?

How long will coronavirus last on surfaces?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

According to the scientists, people infected with SARS-CoV-2 might be spreading the virus without recognizing, or prior to recognizing, symptoms.

Govt issues new discharge policy for COVID-19 patients

Govt issues new discharge policy for COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Only patients developing severe illness or having compromised immunity will have to test negative through RT-PCR test before being discharged by a hospital, the Union health ministry said.

Why is Bihar reducing COVID testing?

Why is Bihar reducing COVID testing?

Rediff.com5 May 2021

As the number of COVID cases rise in Bihar, data indicates that the state is slowing down on testing. It is also relying more on the Rapid Antigen Test than the more accurate RT-PCR test.

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Khan's spokesman Dr Shehbaz Gill said that the prime minister has just a slight fever and cough.

Riot-hit families at relief camps now fear coronavirus

Riot-hit families at relief camps now fear coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'Lekin jab ghar hi jal gaya to coronavirus kya kar lega'

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Prannoy said a psychologist could have helped him deal with it better and hoped there will be a structure in place to assist the players in the times to come.