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Shut down country for few weeks: Dr Fauci on India's Covid crisis

Shut down country for few weeks: Dr Fauci on India's Covid crisis

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Along with the suggestions on how to tackle the pandemic, Dr Fauci -- the chief medical advisor to the Biden Administration and US' top epidemiologist -- also mentioned that victory against the virus declared by the Indian government was "premature".

Pandemic push: Demand soars for digital, technical skills across industries

Pandemic push: Demand soars for digital, technical skills across industries

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The Indian IT services sector is scrambling to retain talent since digitisation-led transformation has increased the demand for a digitally skilled workforce. As a result, the pull for jobs for tech professionals is also coming from non-IT sectors, leading to higher attrition among IT companies. The average number of tech jobs from non-IT sectors has seen a 41 per cent uptick in March-May'21 versus March-May'19, according to data from Naukri.com.

Want US green card? Create 10 jobs there

Want US green card? Create 10 jobs there

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The important criterion that you will have to meet for this is that you have to be an investor in the American economy.

BJP planted Deep Sidhu to create chaos in tractor parade: AAP

BJP planted Deep Sidhu to create chaos in tractor parade: AAP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Delhi BJP, on the other hand, alleged that one Amrik Singh Micky, who was present at the Red Fort and later posted his picture with provocative slogan in Facebook, was an AAP leader.

Dew made it tough for Kings XI bowlers: Rahul

Dew made it tough for Kings XI bowlers: Rahul

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul blamed his side's inability to defend a decent total against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match to the dew factor

Middle Class STOPPED GROWING Under Modi

Middle Class STOPPED GROWING Under Modi

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Like on Pegasus, like Covid, there have been no answers from the government about why the situation on the economy and India's future is where it is today, notes Aakar Patel.

'India Paralympics will abide by decision of world body'

'India Paralympics will abide by decision of world body'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

President of the Paralympic Committee of India, Deepa Malik said the apex body of para-sports in India, 'will abide by the international committee as well as in accordance with our government directives on the situation of COVID-19 in our country'.

IOC to hold talks with sport chiefs amid coronavirus crisis

IOC to hold talks with sport chiefs amid coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

With less than five months to go until the scheduled start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 24, questions have been raised as to whether the Games can go ahead. IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell discussed changes to qualification processes with various international sporting federations last week.

'People in villages cried, couldn't sleep when Tikait wept'

'People in villages cried, couldn't sleep when Tikait wept'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Tikait's tears galvanised people, as on Saturday a large number of farmers and other supporters came to the protest site at the Delhi-UP border from not just his home state of Uttar Pradesh but from Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand as well to show solidarity with the movement.

Covid variants, laxity behind India's 2nd wave: Experts

Covid variants, laxity behind India's 2nd wave: Experts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Slack in following COVID appropriate behaviour, a susceptible population and spread of variants could be among the main reasons for the second wave of coronavirus

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

Shops shut, riot-hit residents survive on bread, Maggi

Shops shut, riot-hit residents survive on bread, Maggi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

With medical shops, grocery stores and other establishments selling essential items downing shutters, people in the region are waging a grim battle for survival.

Places of worship reopen in Maha, CM visits Mumba Devi

Places of worship reopen in Maha, CM visits Mumba Devi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The government had issued standard operating procedures for devotees and officials managing places of worship to ensure strict implement of coronavirus-related protocols and curb spread of the infection.

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

As tensions between the armies of India and China at the LAC show no sign of ebbing, both sides have significantly ramped up the presence of their troops.

Carnival gets going amidst Brazil World Cup protests

Carnival gets going amidst Brazil World Cup protests

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Carnival got under way across Brazil on Friday interspersed with simmering antigovernment protests and alongside preparations in 12 cities for the upcoming soccer World Cup.

Minardi celebrate with Baumgartner

Minardi celebrate with Baumgartner

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Hungarian Zsolt Baumgartner handed the struggling Formula One team their first point in 41 races.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

TT player Soumyajit suspended over rape allegation; dropped from CWG squad

TT player Soumyajit suspended over rape allegation; dropped from CWG squad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

India's table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh has been provisionally suspended by his country's governing body after an 18-year-old woman filed a rape allegation against him with the police.

'This government choked Kashmiris'

'This government choked Kashmiris'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'Ruling Kashmir with fear has its price.'

ODIs in this calendar year is not as relevant as T20s and Tests: Kohli

ODIs in this calendar year is not as relevant as T20s and Tests: Kohli

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Kohli said despite defeat, they have got some positives too from the lost series and they can make changes to the playing XI for the third match.

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While man and a woman were reported killed when trees came crashing down on them in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, a 13-year-old girl died in a similar incident in adjoining Howrah. No casualties have been reported from Odisha yet.

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Despite the smaller scale of the event, the mood at the ceremony was cheerful, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Equity MFs inflow hit 5-month low of Rs 5,256 cr in May

Equity MFs inflow hit 5-month low of Rs 5,256 cr in May

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The assets under management of the 44-players mutual fund industry stood at Rs 24.55 lakh crore in May-end from Rs 23.93 lakh crore in April-end.

Foreign portfolio flows in 2020 turn positive after Covid-19 jitters

Foreign portfolio flows in 2020 turn positive after Covid-19 jitters

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

In the past four months, $7.5 billion has flowed back into domestic stocks, helping the benchmark indices bounce back more than 40 per cent from their 2020 lows.

India, Pakistan and the story of lost trading opportunity

India, Pakistan and the story of lost trading opportunity

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Despite being a neighbour, Pakistan has never accounted for more than 2 per cent of India's total exports, and its share in India's total imports is less than 1 per cent. On the other hand, bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh has increased five times.

'Equity market is in the midst of a bull market'

'Equity market is in the midst of a bull market'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'If an investor is ready to stay put for the next five years, one can consider investing in mid- and small-cap funds, but through SIPs.'

RBI likely to go for 35 bps rate cut: Report

RBI likely to go for 35 bps rate cut: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Foreign brokerage Bank of America Merrill Lynch said they expect the headline inflation to rise to 3.3 per cent in May, but added that it is within the 2-6 per cent range which the government has set for the RBI.

RBI keeps key policy rates unchanged

RBI keeps key policy rates unchanged

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The Reserve Bank has kept the key policy rates unchanged in its Mid-Quarter Monetary Policy Review.

11 more die in Assam floods, toll rises to 47

11 more die in Assam floods, toll rises to 47

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

A total of 1.79 lakh hectare agricultural land was submerged and around 90 per cent of rhino habitats -- the Kaziranga National Park and the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary -- are under water.

20 patients die at Delhi hospital as oxygen crisis deepens

20 patients die at Delhi hospital as oxygen crisis deepens

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Jaipur Golden Hospital said it has over 200 patients and they had only half-an-hour of oxygen was left at 10:45 am.

Identity politics gaining ground in Bengal ahead of polls

Identity politics gaining ground in Bengal ahead of polls

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Bengal, where the electoral discourse has mostly steered clear of divisive agenda, has been drawn into the vortex with the TMC and the BJP accusing each other of fanning communal sentiments ahead of elections.

Advani, Sushma skip BJP rally in Mumbai

Advani, Sushma skip BJP rally in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party's internal problems showed no signs of ebbing with senior leader L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj on Friday skipping a public meeting in Mumbai as Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi appeared to be strengthening his grip over it.

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders believe this entire plan has been put in place to ensure that Mamata Banerjee is kept out of office in West Bengal.

Safety from coronavirus first, then Olympics, says wrestler Bajrang

Safety from coronavirus first, then Olympics, says wrestler Bajrang

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Ahead of 2020 Olympics, ace Indian wrestler and Asian Games gold medallist Bajrang Punia stated that safety of athletes should be the topmost priority in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Pictures from the starry night.

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is anxious to get the country up and running again without igniting a second wave of infections as the economy reels and Spaniards gradually emerge from nearly eight weeks under lockdown.

Australia strike in bursts to dismiss Pakistan for 240

Australia strike in bursts to dismiss Pakistan for 240

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The Australian bowlers took the honours on a sunny day at the Gabba.

FDI issue: PM's hard talk cuts no ice

FDI issue: PM's hard talk cuts no ice

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Opposition firm on its demand for FDI decision reversal, even as PM asks dissenters to fall in line.

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.