Maha Covid spike: Experts say most patients show mild symptoms, fatality low

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, medical experts say most of the patients are showing mild symptoms and fatality is low in the present 'mild wave', and also......

Coming soon: BBC News in Indian languages

The BBC is all set to produce daily newscasts in Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Marathi (in addition to the existing Hindi, Tamil and Urdu), Jim Egan, CEO, BBC Global News, tells Vanita......

Govt grants tax relief, eases compliances in time of coronavirus

From 100% tax deductions for contributions to PM-CARES fund to extending the due date for linking Aadhar and PAN card, the government has provided various tax relief and extensions in deadlines for......

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com There has been little good news for the aviation......

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the “Unicorn” tag, is a milestone. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Enterprises typically reach the milestone only......

Will the entry of PEs into banks lead to better governance?

In recent years, the conduct of a few private banks’ corner-room occupants and the role of their boards have come into sharper relief. Raghu Mohan reports. Illustration: Uttam......

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Photograph: Andreas Gebert/Reuters Manchester United could be in for a tough Premier......

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday  IMAGE: A view shows the logo at the The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) headquarters in Monaco.......