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Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

10 Herbs For BEAUTIFUL Hair

10 Herbs For BEAUTIFUL Hair

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Nishita Suratkal explains how amla, methi and bhringaraj can help arrest hairfall and improve overall hair health.

Wal-Mart plans novel way to deliver packages

Wal-Mart plans novel way to deliver packages

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Tapping customers to deliver goods would put the world's largest retailer squarely in middle of a new phenomenon sometimes known as 'crowd-sourcing,' or the 'sharing economy.'

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Posts on pro-Trump and far-right online networks have called for protest action on a number of dates, including armed demonstrations in cities across the country on January 17 and a march in Washington DC on inauguration day itself.

J&K cops cracking down on 'white-collar jihadis'

J&K cops cracking down on 'white-collar jihadis'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir Police recently arrested five suspected "white-collar jihadis" who were behind a campaign to spread falsehood about the sovereignty of the country.

Why Indians stayed away from festival shopping this year

Why Indians stayed away from festival shopping this year

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'In the last 4, 5 years, ever since online companies started online shopping in a big way with heavy discounts, our sales are affected badly.' 'As there is no control over the way the online companies operate, they were able to destroy the domestic retail market to a great extent.'

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

Will Soldiers Vote in Coming Elections?

Will Soldiers Vote in Coming Elections?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

No Service Chief to date has had the guts to streamline the procedure in conjunction with the Election Commission and ensure every soldier votes in his/her place of posting, observes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

'India will need 5 lakh ICU beds, 3.5 lakh medical staff'

'India will need 5 lakh ICU beds, 3.5 lakh medical staff'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

He pointed out that for every patient who is tested positive, there are 5 to 10 people who are positive but not tested. That means more than 15 to 20 lakh people are getting infected every day in India even now. Statistically, five per cent of the positive patients need an ICU bed, irrespective of their age. On an average, a patient in ICU spends at least 10 days there.

Prominent secular writer, publisher shot dead in Bangladesh

Prominent secular writer, publisher shot dead in Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Shahzahan Bachchu, 60, an outspoken proponent of secular principles and owner of a publishing house 'Bishaka Prokashoni' that specialised in publishing poetry, was gunned down in his ancestral village Kakaldi in Munshiganj district on Monday evening by five assailants.

Al Qaeda branch claims killing of student in Bangladesh

Al Qaeda branch claims killing of student in Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

This operation was conducted to teach a lesson to the blasphemers of this land whose poisonous tongues are constantly abusing Allah...the religion of Islam and the Messenger...under the pretext of so-called 'freedom of speech', Mufti Abdullah Ashraf, a spokesman for Ansar al-Islam, said in the statement according to SITE Intelligence Group.

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Bombay Dyeing is betting on creating a range of unique, customised textile products, a route that is largely unexplored by the home textiles players although several industry reports and consumer behavior studies have talked about the potential for personalisation.

IS likely to announce Bangladesh 'affiliate'

IS likely to announce Bangladesh 'affiliate'

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The Institute for the Study of War said the radical group was preparing for a global surge of activities before and during the Ramzan, which falls between June 6 and July 5.

3 arrested with IEDs; were planning to attack Assam, Delhi

3 arrested with IEDs; were planning to attack Assam, Delhi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Pramod Singh Kushwah said the accused, Mukadir Islam, (22), Ranjeet Ali (24) and Luit Zameel (24), all residents of Goalpara, were arrested on Sunday.

Can emojis prevent AIDS?

Can emojis prevent AIDS?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Soon, condom emoji may save you from unsafe sex

Video resumes: Make an impression!

Video resumes: Make an impression!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Video resumes are the newest rage in the professional world. Find out why.

Secular student activist hacked to death in Bangladesh

Secular student activist hacked to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Nazimuddin Samad, a masters student of the state-run Jagannath University's law department, was killed by suspected Islamist militants in Old Dhaka's Sutrapur area on Wednesday night.

Why the turbulence in Bangladesh matters to India

Why the turbulence in Bangladesh matters to India

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The increase in home-grown radicalised Islamic groups and the rise of Islamic State and Al Qaeda in Bangladesh should be a matter of worry for India, which shares a 4,100 km border with its eastern neighbour, says Rajeev Sharma.

China, Pak troops launch 1st joint border patrols near PoK

China, Pak troops launch 1st joint border patrols near PoK

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

This is the first time China-Pakistan began joint patrols in recent years though Chinese troops have been conducting patrols in the area since 2014.

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The action was taken after the home ministry found that Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation's FCRA licence was renewed recently despite several ongoing probes, including one by it.

Facebook lies can lead to memory problems

Facebook lies can lead to memory problems

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A new study has found that lying on Facebook, Twitter can make people actually believe their fibs, leading to paranoia, memory problems.

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Shehla doesn't and has never shied away from talking the tough talk and walking the tough walk, says Gurmehar Kaur.

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

Govt enlists measures to improve ease of doing business

Govt enlists measures to improve ease of doing business

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Govt unveils reforms that cuts down time and bureaucracy.

Worrying case of growing IS footprint in Pakistan

Worrying case of growing IS footprint in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Exclusive documents obtained by the Pakistan daily The News and from law enforcement officials tasked with the responsibility of eradicating the 'Daesh' in Balochistan and Sindh revealed that the terror group has also spread its tentacles into tribal dominant Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province as they have been recruiting young Afghans living in refugee camps.

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The government is working on the concept of a digital locker of sorts - an online repository for all certificates and documents issued to the citizens of the country.

Uttar Pradesh ATS launches 'ghar wapsi' campaign for radicalised youth

Uttar Pradesh ATS launches 'ghar wapsi' campaign for radicalised youth

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The initiative comes after the ATS recently arrested four suspected terrorists from the Islamic State Khorasan module.

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Adapting to an inevitable digital intervention is India's only hope at beating a long-standing job crisis. To do so, focus on quality education and better skill development is fundamental, says Dr Yogesh Kumar Bhatt.

Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi denies link with Hyderabadi youths

Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi denies link with Hyderabadi youths

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Police in Jammu and Kashmir and Telangana are investigating claims by three arrested youths from Hyderabad that they were planning to meet separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to join jihadi terror groups even as she dismissed as "fabricated" allegations that she had any links with Islamic State.

Investment, insurance plans to become investor-friendly

Investment, insurance plans to become investor-friendly

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

To curb mis-selling of policies and rationalise commissions, radical changes have been proposed to help investors.

The Republic will always remains alive

The Republic will always remains alive

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

As long as even one Indian holds aloft Ambedkar's portrait and recites the Preamble, the Republic remains alive, says Mihir S Sharma.

They tell me Avijit Roy was killed; you are next: Imran H Sarker

They tell me Avijit Roy was killed; you are next: Imran H Sarker

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Interview with head, Blogger and Online Activists Network.

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and about 1,000 of his colleagues have donated over $1.5 million to a leading rights group that has pledged to fight President Donald Trump's temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Won't give in to India's demand to deport Zakir Naik, says Malaysian PM

Won't give in to India's demand to deport Zakir Naik, says Malaysian PM

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Mahathir said his govt would always ensure it looked into all factors.

Hindu priest hacked to death in Bangladesh, ISIS claims responsibility

Hindu priest hacked to death in Bangladesh, ISIS claims responsibility

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Islamic State has claimed the gruesome killing of a Hindu head priest in Bangladesh using guns and cleavers at a temple in an area bordering India.

Watching 2 men kiss in Miami infuriated Orlando gunman?

Watching 2 men kiss in Miami infuriated Orlando gunman?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Omar Mateen, the Afghan-origin gunman who killed at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, was allegedly infuriated over seeing two men kissing in Miami recently, according to media reports.

Why Smriti Irani is a fan of Lakme Fashion Week

Why Smriti Irani is a fan of Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

A photo diary.

Make in India: Govt to create biz-friendly environment

Make in India: Govt to create biz-friendly environment

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Assuring red carpet to investors, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government is fully committed to creating business-friendly environment to boost the manufacturing sector which will push India to a higher growth trajectory.

Shah Rukh on AIB roast: If you don't like something don't watch it

Shah Rukh on AIB roast: If you don't like something don't watch it

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Shah Rukh said the power of choice is always with people.

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Home Minister also said CDs of Naik's speeches are being examined and asserted that the government will not compromise on the issue of terrorism.