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Check out Shraddha's look for the spooks

Check out Shraddha's look for the spooks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The Stree star's look is designed for the angels, not ghouls

PIX: Ranveer Singh discharged from hospital

PIX: Ranveer Singh discharged from hospital

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The actor, who was suffering from dengue, was discharged on October 3.

Nurses strike hits hospital services; Delhi invokes ESMA

Nurses strike hits hospital services; Delhi invokes ESMA

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The massive protest has been called by the All India Government Nurses Federation and the Delhi Nurses Federation seeking redressal of issues related to pay and allowances.

How to protect yourself from viral monsoon infections

How to protect yourself from viral monsoon infections

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Ensure you consume water from a clean source and that your home is well-ventilated at all times, suggests Dr Gowri Kulkarni.

Weekly Quiz: Test your GK skills

Weekly Quiz: Test your GK skills

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Test your knowledge of current affairs.

10 amazing photos you missed this week

10 amazing photos you missed this week

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

A West Indian Day celebration, Hurricane Dorian destruction, and the immersion of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai round out this week's best images.

Doctors try Gandhigiri on health minister

Doctors try Gandhigiri on health minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

The protesting doctors displayed placards that read "Ramadoss Get Well Soon" and held bouquets of red roses.

'COVID-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India'

'COVID-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran.

Noted journalist B G Verghese dead

Noted journalist B G Verghese dead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Eminent journalist B G Verghese, a Ramon Magsaysay award winner and former editor of leading dailies Hindustan Times and Indian Express, died on Tuesday at the age of 87 after brief illness.

How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Always boil water or at least filter it before drinking to avoid all possible water borne diseases.

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Zika virus, an alarming and disturbing infection that may be linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains, is spreading through the Americas. But what is the virus, how is it spread and how can people minimise the chances of catching it?

PIX: Amitabh, SRK, Ash attend Yash Chopra's chautha

PIX: Amitabh, SRK, Ash attend Yash Chopra's chautha

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The film industry turned up to pay their last respects to the iconic director.

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'He came back from the US only to work for his country.' 'He has invested his fortunes to build this company and is married to his work.' 'Rarely does one see such commitment.'

China Open: Srikanth pulls out; Sindhu, Saina eye title

China Open: Srikanth pulls out; Sindhu, Saina eye title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Sindhu and Saina will once again be India's best bet as they look to put up a good show this week.

Epidemics have Kerala worried

Epidemics have Kerala worried

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

Pakistan set for first real 'home' Test in a decade

Pakistan set for first real 'home' Test in a decade

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Pakistan hosts its first Tests on home soil since the 2009 militant attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore.

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The size of the Indian financial services market could touch around $340 billion in the next few years.

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

A joint venture of Synbiotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises (ASE), and CoDiagnostics, CoSara Diagnostics is the first and only Indian company so far to receive a licence from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to manufacture coronavirus diagnostic test kits.

Free medicine plan remained on paper only

Free medicine plan remained on paper only

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

On the positive front, India continued its polio-free run for the second consecutive year and inched closer to polio free status in 2014.

Zika threat: A global crisis that needs a global solution

Zika threat: A global crisis that needs a global solution

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Eradicating the Aedes aegypti or developing a vaccine will take years. Genetic modification offers a way out; the question is how to scale it up across continents, says Devangshu Datta.

China Open: Sindhu makes another early exit, Satwik notches up twin wins

China Open: Sindhu makes another early exit, Satwik notches up twin wins

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Sindhu suffered a shock defeat to lower-ranked Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei

IMAGES: Yash Chopra's Last Journey

IMAGES: Yash Chopra's Last Journey

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

The film fraternity turned up to pay their last respects to the legendary driector.

Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra dead

Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra dead

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Chopra, 80, had been admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra on October 13 after being diagnosed with an attack of dengue.

Kasab down with fever in prison

Kasab down with fever in prison

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Mumbai terror attack convict Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab is suffering from fever and undergoing treatment in the high security Arthur Road jail, police said on Sunday.

'We will miss you terribly, Yash Chopra'

'We will miss you terribly, Yash Chopra'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The film fraternity tweets tributes to Yash Chopra, who passed away on October 21.

The most important phase of Yash Chopra's life

The most important phase of Yash Chopra's life

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Here is an excerpt from one of Yash Chopra's last conversations.

Conversations with Yash Chopra, over the years

Conversations with Yash Chopra, over the years

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Subhash K Jha recalls excerpts from his conversations with the iconic filmmaker.

Chikungunya spurt could be due to 'evolution' of viral strain, say experts

Chikungunya spurt could be due to 'evolution' of viral strain, say experts

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Experts also feel that north Indians could be succumbing to the vector-borne disease because of their "low immunity" to it.

Indian shuttlers handed tough draw at French Open

Indian shuttlers handed tough draw at French Open

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Fifth seeded Sindhu, who made early exits from China and Korea last month, has been pitted against Michelle Li, who remains a tricky customer despite the fact that Sindhu has a 5-2 head-to-head record against the world no 9 Canadian.

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'Healthcare workers treating coronavirus have been among the hardest hit.' 'It is scary, but this is what we signed up for and became doctors.'

Sushant death: CBI registers case against Rhea, 5 others

Sushant death: CBI registers case against Rhea, 5 others

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The agency acted swiftly on a reference from the government in Bihar, the home state of 34-year-old Rajput, where his family had lodged an FIR against Chakraborty.

After floods, Srinagar now faces epidemic threat

After floods, Srinagar now faces epidemic threat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

As flood waters start to recede in Srinagar, the region is faced with yet another challenge -- threat of an epidemic outbreak.

India better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

India better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Speaking after virtually launching COVID-19 testing facilities in Noida, Mumbai and Kolkata, Modi said that in the fight against coronavirus, India has come to a point where it does not lack in awareness, its scientific data is expanding and resources are also increasing.

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The emphatic victory in all three municipal corporations in Delhi will enthuse the party to keep its winning trajectory for the next polls, reports Sahil Makkar.

India is NOT READY to face this terror threat

India is NOT READY to face this terror threat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Lack of preparation, coupled with the pathetic state of health care, make India highly vulnerable to the threat of bio-terrorism, says Vicky Nanjappa

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The aid will directly benefit 25,000 people from some of the worst hit areas of the state, adding a humanitarian expert from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Operations has also been deployed to assess the situation in the state.

'Kalmadi is blowing his own trumpet'

'Kalmadi is blowing his own trumpet'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Chairman of the Commonwealth Organising Committee and pPresident of the Indian Olympic Association Suresh Kalmadi on Monday claimed credit for a spectacular three-hour opening ceremony.

Covid-19 could be the boost Indian pharma cos need

Covid-19 could be the boost Indian pharma cos need

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The western world had largely considered India to be a production hub, and also, a good potential geography for clinical trials, and a big market. But in Covid-19 research, Indian companies and government researchers are also researching new drug candidates and potential vaccines, says Prosenjit Datta.

Swachh Bharat cess: Pay more for air travel, eating out!

Swachh Bharat cess: Pay more for air travel, eating out!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The decision to impose 0.5 per cent cess will translate into a tax of 50 paise only on every Rs 100 worth of taxable services.

'Issues exist in every CWG but India will deliver'

'Issues exist in every CWG but India will deliver'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The crisis-hit Commonwealth Games has got support from an unexpected quarter in Australia's hockey coach Ric Charlesworth, who said controversies are not new in multisport events but exuded confidence that Delhi would deliver the goods.