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Bon appetit: French chef serves insects as meals

Bon appetit: French chef serves insects as meals

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Pasta made with mealworm flour, sweet potato, and sauteed insect larvae -- are just some of the dishes you will be served at Parisian chef Laurent Veyet's restaurant -- Inoveat. Laurent Veyet's tasting menu is not for the faint-hearted, but may point to the future of feeding a booming world population -- there is a prawn salad with yellow mealworm, crunchy insects on a bed of vegetables, and chocolate-coated grasshoppers.

DCGI orders Serum to suspend recruitment for COVID-19 vaccine trials

DCGI orders Serum to suspend recruitment for COVID-19 vaccine trials

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The DCGI also directed Serum Institute of India to increase the safety monitoring of the subjects already vaccinated as part of the trial, and submit the plan and report.

5 Tips To Be CAREFUL On A Dating App

5 Tips To Be CAREFUL On A Dating App

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

More often than not, online chemistry has zero relation to real life chemistry, warns relationship and wellness coach Pooja Khera.

Maha lockdown: Auto plants in state scale down operations

Maha lockdown: Auto plants in state scale down operations

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

On Day One of the lockdown announced by the Maharashtra Government, it wasn't business as usual for automobile manufacturing units in the State. Confusion prevailed over regulations-what is allowed and what isn't. While some units ran with less than half the workforce, others sought clarity from the government on what is permissible and what isn't.

Arnab in jail: Republic TV anchor writes to CJI

Arnab in jail: Republic TV anchor writes to CJI

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Pradeep Bhandari, a consulting editor with the news channel, in his letter written on Sunday to the CJI alleged that Goswami has been shifted to jail on a 'false pretext' and he would be kept inTaloja Jail with 'hardened' and 'underworld' criminals.

Israel to probe misuse of Pegasus, review licensing process

Israel to probe misuse of Pegasus, review licensing process

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The alleged use of the Pegasus software to spy on journalists, human rights defenders, politicians and others in a number of countries including India triggered concerns over issues relating to privacy.

Kerala police forms SIT to probe Kozhikode crash

Kerala police forms SIT to probe Kozhikode crash

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The 30-member team will be headed by Malappuram Additional Superintendent of Police G Sabu, a government release said.

Hope LeT, JeM don't use Afghanistan: India at UN

Hope LeT, JeM don't use Afghanistan: India at UN

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'We hope that the situation in Afghanistan does not pose a challenge to its neighbours and its territory is not used by terrorist groups'

Mumbai police impose Sec 144 to bar group tours

Mumbai police impose Sec 144 to bar group tours

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid the coronavirus scare, the Mumbai Police on Sunday issued an order for tour operators, asking them not to take any groups to foreign or domestic destinations for tourism purpose till March 31, an official said.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

Peng Shuai appears in Beijing, WTA not reassured

Peng Shuai appears in Beijing, WTA not reassured

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, whose whereabouts have been a matter of international concern for weeks, attended a tennis tournament in Beijing on Sunday.

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'We must not compromise with the standard, the quality. We don't need to be the first to launch a drug but what we need is a Made in India vaccine that the entire world can rely on'

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Bibhu Prasad Routray explains why the US is supporting Japan's resolve to release 'treated' radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean. And what role China plays in the US decision.

The Pakistani who helped Indian students in Ukraine

The Pakistani who helped Indian students in Ukraine

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'In many cases, I didn't take money because the Indian students had run out of cash.' 'The biggest high was the blessings that these students's parents used to give me on the phone or send messages thanking me on WhatsApp.'

Breach of SPG Act, Blue Book can have devastating consequences: SC

Breach of SPG Act, Blue Book can have devastating consequences: SC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the provisions of the Special Protection Group Act and contents of the Blue Book are "comprehensive" in ensuring proximate security of the prime minister and other SPG protectees, and any lapse in following these can lead to "devastating and serious consequences".

Who will get COVID-19 vaccine first? Vardhan explains

Who will get COVID-19 vaccine first? Vardhan explains

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

'The prioritisation of groups for COVID-19 vaccine shall be based on two key considerations -- occupational hazard and risk of exposure to infection, and the risk of developing severe disease and increased mortality'

UK's new antibody treatment against Covid may work against Omicron

UK's new antibody treatment against Covid may work against Omicron

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The UK's medicines regulator on Thursday approved a new antibody treatment against COVID-19, which it believes will also be effective against new variants such as Omicron.

Govt issues guidelines for online classes by schools

Govt issues guidelines for online classes by schools

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The guidelines have been framed by the ministry, following concerns raised by parents about schools conducting online classes like regular schools, which has increased children's screen time after the COVID-19 pandemic mandated a shift from classroom teaching to online learning as schools continue to remain shut for over four months.

Doc who found Omicron says India will see a surge, but...

Doc who found Omicron says India will see a surge, but...

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The chairperson of the South African Medical Association also said existing vaccines will definitely control the contagion but those unvaccinated are at 100 per cent 'risk'.

Imran's new national security policy puts Kashmir at core of India ties

Imran's new national security policy puts Kashmir at core of India ties

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the country's first-ever national security policy, which articulates a citizen-centric framework, placing economic security at its core unlike the previous one-dimensional security policy where the focus was on the military.

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The CBSE announcement came following a directive from the Human Resource Development ministry saying exams are important but safety and security of students and teachers is equally important.

Boxing set to resume from June 10; men, women to have joint camp

Boxing set to resume from June 10; men, women to have joint camp

Rediff.com23 May 2020

All of the boxers have been training at their respective homes ever since the nationals camps came to a halt in mid-March owing to the virus outbreak

How govt will judge the performance of PSUs

How govt will judge the performance of PSUs

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The number of times public sector undertakings (PSUs) have held conference calls with investors, their capital management, and debt financing are among the parameters that the Centre will use to judge their performance for the first time, a senior official in the know said. The government will evaluate PSUs for FY22 based on new parameters that were finalised by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) in consultation with the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) last year, the official said. The government had included more conditions in the memorandum of understandings (MoUs) - used to set annual targets - that public sector enterprises sign with the DPE every year. These included a consistent dividend policy, which seeks to transfer dividends by PSUs every quarter; and market capitalisation or share price improvement over the sectoral index on an annual average basis for listed companies.

Expert panel recommends granting emergency nod to Oxford vaccine

Expert panel recommends granting emergency nod to Oxford vaccine

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

As for Bharat Biotech, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of the CDSCO asked the firm to expedite volunteer recruitment for the ongoing clinical trial and said it may conduct interim efficacy analysis for further consideration of restricted emergency use approval for its vaccine Covaxin, they stated.

Dutch players to follow Norway, Germany in Qatar protest

Dutch players to follow Norway, Germany in Qatar protest

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

It will also come in front of 5,000 spectators who are being allowed into Saturday's game at the Amsterdam Arena.

Omicron: Mumbai police imposes 5 pm to 5 am restrictions

Omicron: Mumbai police imposes 5 pm to 5 am restrictions

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Deputy Commissioner of Police (operations) S Chaitanya issued the order under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which came into force from 1 pm on Friday and will be effective till January 15, unless withdrawn earlier.

Do we need to take multiple vaccine doses before 2024?

Do we need to take multiple vaccine doses before 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

With the virus mutating, can vaccines be assumed safe and effective in the long run?

PM reviews preparations for vaccination against COVID-19

PM reviews preparations for vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The PM directed officials to evaluate various technology tools to ensure efficient and timely vaccination in due course of time. He also emphasised that detailed planning for such large scale vaccination should be undertaken immediately.

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

More than 2 million people have been diagnosed with coronavirus across the world, and the pharmaceutical industry is pulling out all stops to find potential treatments and vaccines for the global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, there are now more than 70 potential vaccines under evelopment, with some already in clinical trials.

With 23 cm rainfall in 24 hours, Chennai re-lives 2015 nightmare

With 23 cm rainfall in 24 hours, Chennai re-lives 2015 nightmare

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Parts of the city saw a humongous 23 cm of rainfall over a 24-hour period, which left the city inundated on the Deepavali weekend and many stranded. In 2015, the city was lashed by 25 cm of rainfall in 24 hours.

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The fire department said the four-storey building, which did not have a fire safety certificate, had a single entry and exit point.

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday a record sum of Rs 1.10 lakh crore for the Railways, out of which Rs 1.07 lakh crore is for capital expenditure, and said the national transporter would monetise the dedicated freight corridors after its commissioning. Presenting the Union Budget 2021-22, Sitharaman also applauded the services provided by the Railways to transport essential goods across the country during the coronavirus lockdown.

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days, but many questions remain

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days, but many questions remain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Amarnath pilgrimage resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for three days following flash floods that claimed 15 lives, while the Jammu and Kashmir administration said it would get a clear picture by Tuesday about the damage.

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

How do you decide if you should take up a new job in these difficult times? HR guru Mayank Rautela has some tips that could help you decide.

REVEALED: Why Facebook pulled down farmers' protest page

REVEALED: Why Facebook pulled down farmers' protest page

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The spokesperson added that the review showed that only the Facebook page was affected by the automated systems while the Instagram account remained unaffected.

Furore over 'Rashtrapatni' remark reignites gender debate

Furore over 'Rashtrapatni' remark reignites gender debate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the last 75 years, there have been multiple calls for a gender-neutral term for the head of the State and debates over it.

Covid: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai, New Year parties banned

Covid: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai, New Year parties banned

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

As per the new COVID-19 restrictions, prohibition has been placed on New Year's celebrations, parties in any closed or open space including restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts and clubs from December 30 to January 7.

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Scientists around the world, including in India, suggest it hasn't been tested properly given the time constraint and there may not be enough evidence to prove its efficacy.