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Third jab can give 88% protection against Omicron: UK studies

A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can provide up to 88 per cent protection against hospitalisation from infection by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to early results from studies......

'A judge who dispenses justice without fear'

'They might not have liked his judgments on IT rules, the Election Commission and Pondicherry.' IMAGE: Justice Sanjib Banerjee, chief justice of the Madras high court, who has been transferred to......

JNU student Sharjeel Imam's bail plea rejected in 2019 Jamia rioting case

A Delhi court on Friday denied bail to Jawaharlal Nehru University student Sharjeel Imam in a sedition case lodged against him for allegedly delivering an inflammatory speech and inciting violence......

Coronavirus evolving to be better at becoming airborne: Study

The variants of SARS-CoV-2 are getting better at travelling through the air, and people must wear tight-fitting masks and ensure better ventilation, in addition to getting vaccinated, to help stop......

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 -- gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he......

Should RBI print money and finance govt's fiscal deficit?

Experts disagree with the idea and the RBI, which has the sole right to print money, is not comfortable with it as well. IMAGE: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: PTI Photo Nobel......

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

'Should the government be in the business of running banks?''Particularly when it does not have the fiscal strength to continuously infuse capital into such banks?' Tamal Bandyopadhyay is a......

'It is climate change time for corporate India'

'There are companies that are losing and there are companies that are rising.''And the companies that are losing are positioning it as an economic slowdown.'Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

'The Reserve Bank's independence has remained a work in progress, an enduring challenge that the nation has been grappling with on an ongoing basis,' says RBI Deputy Governor Dr Viral V Acharya.......

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

Although the first woman to hold the position of chief economist at IMF, it would be wrong to see her appointment through the lens of gender, notes Indivijal Dhasmana.Illustration: Dominic......

Watch: Aditya Narayan sing!

'If anybody wants me to act in their film for free, just make me sing all the songs!' 'I don't even care about the script.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Aditya Narayan/Instagram Not every star......

PIX: Shenaz Treasury's Kerala holiday

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to bring you their travels with a special series. Nargis Fakhri had a great holiday in......

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Remembering The Great Showman of Rock music. Have 25 years passed since Freddie Mercury left us? Why, it seems like yesterday. Freddie was just 45 when AIDS snuffed out his incandescent existence......

The 5 WORST Tamil heroines

What was Kajal Aggarwal thinking? With little or no help from directors, many Tamil actresses were left floundering in ridiculously scripted, insignificant characters, ending up as mere eye candy......

The 5 WORST Tamil Films

Despite the overwhelming number of Tamil releases in 2015, only a handful stood out. The rest disappeared without a trace; even the superstars and prestigious banners did not live up to......

India's Jehan to test McLaren's F1 car

IMAGE: Though Jehan Daruvala is part of the Red Bull Junior Programme, he has got the required go ahead from the Milton Keynes outfit to test with a rival F1 team. Photograph: Jehan......

NBA: Stephen Curry hits nine 3s in Warriors' rout of Nets

IMAGE: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts in front of Brooklyn Nets guard Patty Mills (8) after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter of their NBA match at Barclays Center......

There were times I wanted to give up: Mithali

‘I am still very passionate to go out there, be there in the middle and win games for India. I know there is still room for improvements in terms of my batting and that is something I am......

Zimbabwe recall Taylor for Pakistan Test series

IMAGE: Brendan Taylor. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images Zimbabwe have recalled batsman Brendan Taylor and picked five uncapped players in their 16-man squad for the two-Test series against......

PIX: Manchester Utd, Arsenal in FA Cup 4th round

A summary of Saturday's third round matches in the FA Cup. IMAGE: Emile Smith Rowe celebrates after scoring Arsenal's first goal during the FA Cup third round match against Newcastle United, at......

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