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Delhi hospital reports 'first-ever' white fungus case

Delhi hospital reports 'first-ever' white fungus case

Rediff.com27 May 2021

"White fungus (Candida) causing multifocal perforations in the food pipe, small bowel and large bowel in COVID-19 infection has not been reported in literature to the best of our knowledge," Dr Anil Arora, Chairman of the Institute of Liver, Gastroenterology and Pancreaticobiliary Sciences at the hospital, said.

Eminent economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Eminent economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Her research was focused on urban development, macro-economic reforms, industrial development, and social sector development issues in India.

IIT-B, Delhi in world's Top 50 engineering colleges

IIT-B, Delhi in world's Top 50 engineering colleges

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

For the first time, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Bombay and Delhi were ranked among QS top 50 engineering colleges in the world.

7 things you must know about Nobel winner Abhijit Banerjee

7 things you must know about Nobel winner Abhijit Banerjee

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

On Monday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer had won the 2019 Nobel Prize for economics "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty". The research conducted by them has considerably improved the ability to fight global poverty. In just two decades, their new experiment-based approach has transformed development economics, which is now a flourishing field of research, said the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Here are some interesting facts about the Indian-origin Abhijit Banerjee.

Third man held in ex-NFL player Hernandez murder case

Third man held in ex-NFL player Hernandez murder case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

A man wanted by Massachusetts in connection with a murder case against former professional football player Aaron Hernandez has surrendered in Miramar, Florida, police said on Friday.

US polls generated highest voter turnout rate in 120 years

US polls generated highest voter turnout rate in 120 years

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The November 3 election saw a record voter turnout of 66.9 per cent, which is the highest turnout rate since 1900. The 1900 election had recorded 73.7 per cent voter turnout

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Many of the stories, the pictures going out of India worldwide lately with these provocative processions, taunting of Muslims, bulldozers targeting mostly their properties, the sweeping 'othering' of a community of 200 million are painting the front pages and TV screens in the democratic world. That is where most of the friends we covet lie. Soon enough, these will also make our vital friends among the Muslim nations, from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, uneasy. The best time for course correction is now, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The proclamations came after various Hindu organisations in the US announced the addition of another major festival, an entire month of festivals, in October as the Hindu Heritage Month.

Indian scientists develop low-cost COVID-19 test, Feluda

Indian scientists develop low-cost COVID-19 test, Feluda

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Named after 'Feluda', the detective character in legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's stories, the test has been developed by Debojyoti Chakraborty and Souvik Maiti as a simpler way of detecting SARS-coV2 presence in clinical samples, IGIB Director Anurag Agarwal said.

Sudiksha death case: UP Police announces reward for info on Bullet

Sudiksha death case: UP Police announces reward for info on Bullet

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

"There is this information that there was a Bullet motorcycle with two riders which applied an emergency brake and Sudikha's two-wheeler then crashed into it from behind. She died due to injuries in the accident," Senior Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar Singh said.

MIT discusses India's 'institutional riot system'

MIT discusses India's 'institutional riot system'

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The challenges posed by terrorism and sectarian violence to India's rule of law and secularism came under focus during a workshop at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, earlier this month.

Top 20: World's best paid MBA schools

Top 20: World's best paid MBA schools

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The top 10 are from the United States of America.

Abhijit Banerjee gets rousing welcome in Kolkata

Abhijit Banerjee gets rousing welcome in Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

People from all walks of life carrying posters, pictures and placards gathered at the airport to welcome Banerjee. Slogans of 'Bharater Gorbo (pride of India) Abhijit Banerjee' echoed in the airport.

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to this extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life, according to the research published in the journal in Nature Astronomy.

US: First batch of COVID-19 vaccine roll out of Pfizer plant

US: First batch of COVID-19 vaccine roll out of Pfizer plant

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The vaccine arrives at a critical moment for the US. Hospitalisations due to COVID-19 hit record highs for the seventh day in a row on Saturday.

Happy and proud: Nobel Economics prize winner's mother

Happy and proud: Nobel Economics prize winner's mother

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

"I am very happy and proud of his achievements. I am yet to speak to him. I think he must be sleeping as it's still night in the United States," she said.

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Wipro, India's major IT company, has awarded a grant of $1.19 million to promote science and teacher education leadership in the US.

10 BEST PHOTOS: Unbridled spirit on show at Boston Marathon

10 BEST PHOTOS: Unbridled spirit on show at Boston Marathon

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

10 best photos from the Boston Marathon held on Monday.

US Primaries: Hillary surges ahead of Obama

US Primaries: Hillary surges ahead of Obama

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Even though Hillary won fewer states as compared to Obama, she retains more number of delegates, who would ensure her nomination in the Democratic National Convention. She has 668 candidates as compared to Obama's 653.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

Top 10 universities in the world

Top 10 universities in the world

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The QS World Rankings lists the best educational institutes in the world.

PHOTOS: Fun, flirty and frolicking SANTA CLAUS

PHOTOS: Fun, flirty and frolicking SANTA CLAUS

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

As the world celebrates the season to be merry, we bring you some goofy images of Santa Claus this Christmas

Amartya Sen, Home in the World

Amartya Sen, Home in the World

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Amartyada, says Omkar Goswami, thank you for being the humane, caring and socially concerned economist that you are.

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'

MUST SEE: Beachgoers helped rescue stranded shark

MUST SEE: Beachgoers helped rescue stranded shark

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Bystanders kept their distance but worked to pour water over the gills of the massive predator.

India may see 2.87 lakh COVID-19 cases a day by winter 2021: Study

India may see 2.87 lakh COVID-19 cases a day by winter 2021: Study

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The researchers considered projections under three scenarios: 1. Using the current country-specific testing rates and response functions moving forward, 2. If enhanced testing -- of 0.1 per cent a day -- is adopted on July 1, and 3. If sensitivity of contact rate to perceived risk is set to 8, leaving testing at current levels.

Cab hits pedestrians near Boston Airport

Cab hits pedestrians near Boston Airport

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

A police source told 7News that the incident was operator error, and not a case of terror.

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

In a letter to the Business School community on Wednesday, Nohria said he will step down from the position of dean of the Harvard Business School (HBS) on June 30, 2020, after a decade in the role.

Mamata visits Abhijit Banerjee's mother after Nobel win

Mamata visits Abhijit Banerjee's mother after Nobel win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The West Bengal chief minister during the meet said that the state government was keen to utilise the Nobel winner's services.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Here are some of the best sports photographs of the week. First, scantily-clad Santas runners on the streets of Chicago to raise money for charity. Then, action from the English Premier League and the Ashes Down Under. Take a Look!

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee joins the list of Indians and people of Indian origin who have received the prestigious Nobel prize in fields like Physics, Chemistry, Peace, Economic Sciences and Medicine.

LeT founder's brother asked to leave the US

LeT founder's brother asked to leave the US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Masood, his son Hassan, and a Chelmsford cleric were picked up by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents on November 15.

Candid PHOTOS: Hillary'ious' Clinton at work

Candid PHOTOS: Hillary'ious' Clinton at work

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Rediff.com looks back at some of the candid moments from Hillary Clinton's tenure as US Secretary of State.

Kamal Nath's son has assets worth over Rs 660 cr

Kamal Nath's son has assets worth over Rs 660 cr

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The figure, mentioned in his affidavit filed along with the nomination papers, is over five times the assets of his parents, which as per MP CM Nath's affidavit stood at over Rs 124 crore.

India among world's worst performing economies: Abhijit Banerjee

India among world's worst performing economies: Abhijit Banerjee

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Stating that India's economic stimulus was not adequate, Banerjee said, the measures did not increase consumption spending of lower income people as the government was not willing to put money in the hands of the low income population.

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

What this MIT reject did in his break year will surprise you

What this MIT reject did in his break year will surprise you

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Meet Sudhanshu Mishra, 17-year-old who turned rejection to his advantage.

REWIND: Best moments from June

REWIND: Best moments from June

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Black Lives Matter protests and coronavirus rages across the pandemic and much more. Here are the top images from the month of June.

The best PHOTOS of the month: August

The best PHOTOS of the month: August

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.