News for 'genetics'

Is there Life Out There?

Is there Life Out There?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The presence of phosphine in Venus's thick atmosphere has revived the age-old question: Are we alone?

COVID-19: Why everyone needs to be vaccinated

COVID-19: Why everyone needs to be vaccinated

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'At the stage where we are in today in the country, by the time mass vaccination becomes available, it would be around the middle of next year.' 'Most of those people, who got infected this year, will be next year back to level zero -- once again susceptible.'

Intolerance, anger reign supreme in India: Rahul

Intolerance, anger reign supreme in India: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Gandhi, who is in the United Arab Emirates on the second day of his maiden visit to the country, said India did not force one idea on the people and can absorb multiple ideas.

It's official - the egg came before the chicken!

It's official - the egg came before the chicken!

Rediff.com26 May 2006

The answer to the age-old question lies in genetics.

Growing a thut? Here's how you can get rid of it

Growing a thut? Here's how you can get rid of it

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Follow this quick and easy workout that will lift, tone and add definition to your thigh and butt!

Why does Modi ignore the dead and dying?

Why does Modi ignore the dead and dying?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Rarely have we seen such intoxication over power, which ignores the cries of those dying, notes Jyoti Punwani.

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Prevention plus vaccination is what is going to take us into better territory by September or October.'

How yoga can help you fight hairfall

How yoga can help you fight hairfall

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Kerala, reveals the poses that can keep your mane healthy.

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.

Yes, you can do it! Tips to fight osteoporosis

Yes, you can do it! Tips to fight osteoporosis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Osteoporosis is about brittle bones and can be tackled with regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Monsanto's GM corn biosafety data raises concerns: Greenpeace

Monsanto's GM corn biosafety data raises concerns: Greenpeace

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

An independent scientific analysis released by Greenpeace India has revealed major flaws in the Genetically Modified corn's biosafety assessment process.

UK may approve world's first three-parent baby

UK may approve world's first three-parent baby

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Britain may become the first country in the world to allow a controversial IVF technique that creates babies using DNA from three people, to keep parents from passing genetic diseases to their offspring.

Antiviral drug shows promise for treating COVID-19

Antiviral drug shows promise for treating COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The White House described the development as "quite good news".

Trump ignored 12 of CIA's warnings on COVID-19

Trump ignored 12 of CIA's warnings on COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Current and former US intelligence officials told The Washington Post that Trump, in the month of January and February, had repeatedly ignored warnings conveyed in issues of the US president's Daily Brief, a sensitive report that is produced before dawn each day and designed to call the president's attention to the most significant global developments and security threats.

Beijing COVID-19 situation 'extremely severe': Official

Beijing COVID-19 situation 'extremely severe': Official

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The authorities have mounted massive containment measures including mass testing of about 90,000 people

Scientists find higher viral load in asymptomatic Covid patients

Scientists find higher viral load in asymptomatic Covid patients

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The researchers, including those from the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) in Hyderabad, advise testing asymptomatic primary and secondary contacts followed by surveillance.

Now, a computer that can read lips, emotions

Now, a computer that can read lips, emotions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

The system could improve the way people interact with computers and perhaps allow disabled people to use computer-based communications devices, such as voice synthesisers, more effectively.

Nitish's veiled threat: Will act if our voice not heard

Nitish's veiled threat: Will act if our voice not heard

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Issuing a veiled threat to Bharatiya Janata Party over Narendra Modi's much-speculated projection as its prime ministerial candidate, Janata Dal-United on Sunday said attempts to bring 'genetic modification' will bring about negative results and it will take a decision if its voice is not heard.

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

Britain's future king has Indian heritage, DNA proves

Britain's future king has Indian heritage, DNA proves

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Prince William, second-in-line to the throne, will be first British king with proven Indian ancestry, DNA analysis has revealed.

GM crops: One needs reason, not fear

GM crops: One needs reason, not fear

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The government must end its surrender to anti-GM voices.

French firm's Indian arm buys Prabhat's dairy business

French firm's Indian arm buys Prabhat's dairy business

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Besides the dairy business, the transaction also involves sale of 100 per cent shareholding in Sunfresh Agro Industries, a step-downsubsidiary of Prabhat, via a share purchase agreement, the company said.

POLL: Vote for the sexiest celeb brother-sister duo!

POLL: Vote for the sexiest celeb brother-sister duo!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Of all these genetically gifted sibling jodis, who do you think rates the highest in the looks department? Take this poll and let us know!

Labels must for GM food

Labels must for GM food

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Industry clueless about implementing labelling ru#8804 FSSAI dithers over regulations.

It's true! Fathers who exercise have fitter babies

It's true! Fathers who exercise have fitter babies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

When fathers exercise, children are healthier, finds a study!

Pawar favours field trial of GM crops

Pawar favours field trial of GM crops

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

He wrote to CMs of all state and offered a team of scientists for deliberation.

Will Mithali get selectors' nod for South Africa T20Is?

Will Mithali get selectors' nod for South Africa T20Is?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

With the focus on youngsters ahead of next year's T20 World Cup, the selectors may not pick her for the upcoming T20I home series against South Africa.

Danger! Woman almost loses life after liposuction

Danger! Woman almost loses life after liposuction

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Ladies, you may want to rethink going under the knife as according to a recent study.

'However rich or poor she may be, India has the best looking women'

'However rich or poor she may be, India has the best looking women'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

'What we need to do is to improve our standard of honesty as people as a whole. We need our leaders to be true patriots. This means the country first every time. We excel at things that are to do with the mind -- like Chess and Cricket. It's genetics!!! We should not be upset that we don't do well in the Olympics,' feels popular television host and actor Kunal S Vijaykar.

Beijing becomes 'no-go-zone' as COVID-19 cases jump to 106

Beijing becomes 'no-go-zone' as COVID-19 cases jump to 106

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The Chinese capital reported 106 domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases since June 11 and a senior city official warned that the situation is "extremely severe" in Beijing where authorities have mounted massive containment measures including mass testing of about 90,000 people.

You can now know if you bought a GM food

You can now know if you bought a GM food

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

India might not have started growing genetically modified food crops, but it does import food products that contain GM ingredients. Consumers who buy them have no way of knowing what they contain. The government has come up with guidelines to let you know if the item purchased is genetically modified.

India to consider US groups' plea on soy-corn

India to consider US groups' plea on soy-corn

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

India will consider an appeal by aid groups to allow a planned shipment of soy blended with corn which had been rejected because it was unclear if it had been genetically modified, officials said on Tuesday.

Experts, farmers hail SC verdict on GM crops

Experts, farmers hail SC verdict on GM crops

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

The anti-GM activists, however, pleaded with the apex court to ban field trials as per the TEC's recommendation as it can cause irreversible damage to the environment.

COVID-19 Vaccine: 'Keep science away from politics'

COVID-19 Vaccine: 'Keep science away from politics'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'No matter how much the political pressure is, I cannot say I will bring the Moon for you tomorrow!'

Swamy slams Karuna for remarks on Indo-Sri Lanka relations

Swamy slams Karuna for remarks on Indo-Sri Lanka relations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Monday condemned Dravida Munettra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi for his 'outrageous' remarks against Indo-Sri Lanka relations at a pro-Eelam Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation meet.

GM crops: All-party par panel for ban on trials

GM crops: All-party par panel for ban on trials

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The panel also wanted a thorough probe into the case of GM brinjal (also termed Bt brinjal) from the outset up to the imposing of a moratorium on its commercialisation by the then minister of environment and forests on February 9, 2010.

Environment min gives conditional nod to modify food crop

Environment min gives conditional nod to modify food crop

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The environment ministry is likely to allow generic modification of food crops.

Transformation of agriculture should be priority: PM

Transformation of agriculture should be priority: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

He also said that complex issues related to genetically modified food, nuclear energy or the exploration of outer space cannot be settled by faith, emotion and fear, but by a structured debate.