News for 'dos-and-don'

New telcos will not be able to copy Jio's recipe

New telcos will not be able to copy Jio's recipe

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Cellular operators' body COAI had, last year, alleged that the new entrant Reliance Jio was attempting to acquire customers by offering connection loaded with freebies, in the guise of a trial launch.

IPL in Mumbai: Maharashtra to decide on Wednesday

IPL in Mumbai: Maharashtra to decide on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'A decision on the IPL matches against the backdrop of coronavirus to be held in Mumbai will be taken at the state cabinet meeting on Wednesday.'

How this AI-based system can be a big help for India Inc

How this AI-based system can be a big help for India Inc

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The CMS allows e-adjudication of certain lapses and paying penalties online, doing away with the need to visit an MCA office or go through a legal process.

Is Candidate Pragya a curse for the BJP?

Is Candidate Pragya a curse for the BJP?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

'The supernatural always trumps the natural,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Govt revises guidelines for international arrivals

Govt revises guidelines for international arrivals

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

According to the guidelines, all travellers would need to give an undertaking on the online portal www.newdelhiairport.in that they would undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days, that is, seven days paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by seven days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health.

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

6 smart investment tips for homemakers

6 smart investment tips for homemakers

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

One of the mistakes most homemakers make while thinking about financial planning is looking at immediate goals, says Amar Pandit.

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

We may be witnessing a slow erosion of the democratic republic and the emergence of the police State, warns Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

#SydneyStabbing: Companies should help employees choose housing

#SydneyStabbing: Companies should help employees choose housing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Sidharth Narayanan who has spent 15 years in the IT industry, shares his insights from his personal experiences.

Tirthan Valley trek: 'We did trout fishing'

Tirthan Valley trek: 'We did trout fishing'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Pinaki Panda shares his experience. You can share yours too.

47% Covid victims in India aged below 60 years: Govt

47% Covid victims in India aged below 60 years: Govt

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

"Also, 35 per cent deaths were recorded in the age group of 45-60 years, 10 per cent in the age group of 26-44 years and one per cent each in the age group of 18-25 years and below 17 years," the health secy said.

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

There are worrying signs that the resolve to continue adhering to the dos and don'ts of the times -- physical distancing, wearing masks and maintaining hygiene protocol - is flagging. This recklessness, more evident ahead of Diwali, may lead to a resurgence in novel coronavirus infections and stall the progress in curbing the disease, the experts said.

Coronavirus fears send aerospace industry into tailspin

Coronavirus fears send aerospace industry into tailspin

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Several hundred Indian firms that manufacture or assemble Rs 10,000 crore worth of aerospace components annually for manufacturers like Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopters now face disruptions relating to covid-19.

INSIDE! How salons will look post lockdown

INSIDE! How salons will look post lockdown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Beauty technicians and hairstylists in PPEs. Constant disinfection of instruments such as scissors and combs, Disposable neck-wraps and fresh towels. That's what beauty may look like now, reports Amrita Singh.

#SydneyStabbing: Avoid talking on a phone when you're walking alone

#SydneyStabbing: Avoid talking on a phone when you're walking alone

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Rediff reader Anil Kumar shares some crucial dos and don'ts to follow.

Toxic smog continues to chokes Delhi

Toxic smog continues to chokes Delhi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Pollution levels skyrocketed by the hour in Delhi on Sunday, turning the air quality hazardous, which agencies consider unfit for inhalation even by healthier people.

Election Commission reviews Bihar poll preparation

Election Commission reviews Bihar poll preparation

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Seeking to ensure secrecy of votes, the Election Commission has issued a set of dos and don'ts to the Bihar poll machinery.

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'

First time sex? Don't fake an orgasm

First time sex? Don't fake an orgasm

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Not everyone will achieve orgasm the first time they have sex, says Dr Anagha Karkhanis. Never fake one if you have not.

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

AIIMS-Delhi is among the 12 sites selected by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for conducting Phase I and II randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trials of Covaxin.

Entrepreneurs: Do's and Don'ts for SCARY times ahead

Entrepreneurs: Do's and Don'ts for SCARY times ahead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

DO: Whether or not your business has suffered losses, now is the time to optimise resources, cut back on unnecessary expenditure and spend every penny cautiously. DON'T: If there is a cash crunch, don't rush to fire staff. Instead, weigh in other options that will protect the interest of both the company and the employees. Must Read Advice from Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, MD, 9unicorn.

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Rediff.com18 May 2020

States and Union Territories have been given the powers for delineation of Red, Green and Orange Zones as per COVID-19 situation, the MHA said. All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday with staggered timings during lockdown 4.0, it said.

How to get your DREAM JOB during recession

How to get your DREAM JOB during recession

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

It is all about learning new things. The more skills you have, the better your chances of getting hired are, says Sarita Digumarti.

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'It is a sad day when social activists, environmental campaigners, anti-corruption workers are singled out as anti-nationals and then criminalised.'

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.

Jeevika Didis: Bihar's brave COVID-19 fighters

Jeevika Didis: Bihar's brave COVID-19 fighters

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Away from limelight, Jeevika Didis are silently fighting the coronavirus in rural Bihar.

10 tips for a stress-free road trip

10 tips for a stress-free road trip

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

MotorOctane tells you how to make them enjoyable as you soak in the glory of your journeys.

Congress' media conclave from Monday

Congress' media conclave from Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

The two-day media conclave of Congress will begin in New Delhi on Monday seeking to tone up its communication strategy in states and propagate UPA's achievements among the masses ahead of the next General elections.

#MonsoonTrek: Escape to Changey waterfalls

#MonsoonTrek: Escape to Changey waterfalls

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The sound of the water amidst the silence of nature will remove all the tiredness of the journey, says Ashim Chakravarty.

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

He, obviously, later said that his remarks had been interpreted out of context.

A date with nature

A date with nature

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

A temple on the mountain top. A lake and a waterfall. All in one day!

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

PIX: Going back to the theatre

PIX: Going back to the theatre

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.

Prez polls: MPs, MLAs to have different coloured ballot papers

Prez polls: MPs, MLAs to have different coloured ballot papers

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Green-coloured ballot papers will be there for members of Parliament and pink for MLAs who vote in the election.

Your early 20s are the best time for financial planning

Your early 20s are the best time for financial planning

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Three reasons why this is the best time for financial planning.

Is stress making you lose hair?

Is stress making you lose hair?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Stress makes your scalp weak and gives hair breakage. Try to stay happy.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.

'It is dereliction of duty on the part of the governor'

'It is dereliction of duty on the part of the governor'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'The governor has the discretion to appoint anybody as the chief minister.' 'The only condition is the person so appointed must be able to prove his majority on the floor of the House.'