News for 'pigs'

PIX: Starlet Rozlyn Khan takes a BLOOD bath!

PIX: Starlet Rozlyn Khan takes a BLOOD bath!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

In Public to protect animals from being guinea pigs for cosmetic company

'Federer can be the best ever'

'Federer can be the best ever'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek says the Swiss world No.1 is like the replacement for Pete Sampras. 'He has so much ability, it is a joy to see him play.'

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Charlie Sheen is one crazy coot!

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, have confirmed Nipah, she said.

Ouch! Gwyneth gets stung by bees for beauty

Ouch! Gwyneth gets stung by bees for beauty

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Bravo, Gwyneth Paltrow! But think we wouldn't put us through this in the name of beauty.

Does China have much to celebrate these days?

Does China have much to celebrate these days?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'The leadership is confronted with an economy growing at its slowest pace in 20 years,' points out Claude Smadja.

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

A moment at a piano on the front lines in Ukraine, United States President Trump's State of the Union address and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra taking charge. This is the best of the week gone by.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Here are photos that prove we live in a mad world.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

India Ratings expects long products demand growth to be sharp, supported by a demand push from the government-led infrastructure investments in affordable housing, railways, rural electrification and road networks.

Death toll from Nipah virus rises to 16 in Kerala

Death toll from Nipah virus rises to 16 in Kerala

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The outbreak of the infection, a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans, is suspected to be from an unused well in Perambra which was infested with bats.

CSK have a lot soul-searching to do: Fleming

CSK have a lot soul-searching to do: Fleming

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'We have almost got too many batting options at the moment, so that's why I say we were a little bit muddled with what we're sending out.'

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.

Govt takes steps to regulate drug trials

Govt takes steps to regulate drug trials

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

A day after the Supreme Court rapped the Health Ministry for allowing Indians to be used as 'guinea pigs' in the conduct of drug trials, top sources told PTI that the rules meant to monitor clinical trials under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act would be notified within this month.

Barca, Real share spoils in rare goalless 'Clasico'

Barca, Real share spoils in rare goalless 'Clasico'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Both sides had shots cleared off the line but Real were left feeling more disappointed after winning the tactical battle but failing to take their chances.

COVID vaccine likely to be available by first of 2021: Choubey

COVID vaccine likely to be available by first of 2021: Choubey

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Responding to another question, Choubey said that the phase-I of clinical trials have revealed excellent safety of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd, and now their immunogenicity testing is in progress. Their phase II clinical trials are ongoing.

SC pulls up Centre, MP government on illegal drug trials

SC pulls up Centre, MP government on illegal drug trials

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over alleged illegal clinical trial of drugs in the country, saying its "unfortunate" that human beings were being treated as "guinea pigs".

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Phase-I clinical trials have revealed "excellent safety" of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd and their immunogenicity testing is now in progress, minister of state for health Ashwini Choubey informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Human trial of drugs: SC seeks govts' replies

Human trial of drugs: SC seeks govts' replies

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

A bench of justices R M Lodha and A R Dave also directed the Union government to come out with details of the deaths, if any, and the side effects and compensation, if any, paid to the victims or their family members.

What you need to know  about 'Bad Piggies'

What you need to know about 'Bad Piggies'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

One needs to apply laws of physics to play the game in which green pigs take centrestage.

Virus with no vaccine claims 3 lives in Kerala

Virus with no vaccine claims 3 lives in Kerala

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Nipah virus infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans.

Reader's choice: 11 Android smartphone apps to die for

Reader's choice: 11 Android smartphone apps to die for

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Get Ahead reader Rahul Choudhary, a class XII student who has topped a national level computer test in Uttarakhand, lists out 11 to-die-for Android apps.

First Look: Jayasurya's Pigman

First Look: Jayasurya's Pigman

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

The film is based on award-winning writer N Prabhakaran's story.

Biz climate improves in May; growth likely to be at 5.3%

Biz climate improves in May; growth likely to be at 5.3%

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The 'BluFin Business Cycle Indicator', which reflects various macroeconomic trends on a monthly basis, stood at 166.3 points in May, 5.8 per cent higher compared to the same month last year, suggesting that the Indian economy is growing at a faster rate than the previous year.

How Fidel dealt with 11 US Presidents

How Fidel dealt with 11 US Presidents

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Although the US was among the first to formally recognise his government in 1959, it began working to oust him as Fidel moved into the Soviet bloc.

Forget Angry Birds. Now you can play Angry Brides

Forget Angry Birds. Now you can play Angry Brides

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

A new Facebook app lets players fight 'greedy grooms' who demand dowry -- a practice that persists in India despite being outlawed more than 50 years ago.

Why Brexit won't hamper Tata Steel's sale process

Why Brexit won't hamper Tata Steel's sale process

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The company said it had extended financial support to the UK business.

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'It is going to be a lifelong thing for me.'

'I enjoyed the vastness of the sky'

'I enjoyed the vastness of the sky'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Schoolteacher Nandini Anandkumar didn't let the lockdown get her down.

Mining scam fallout: Tata may close Goa plant

Mining scam fallout: Tata may close Goa plant

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Goa plant has a capacity of 2 lakh tonne per annum.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

1 lynched, 3 injured in Assam on suspicion of cattle lifting

1 lynched, 3 injured in Assam on suspicion of cattle lifting

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The SP said as per preliminary inquiry, the four men had allegedly stolen two cows from a person named Sankat Tanti and were fleeing in an auto van which had no number plate.

China claims traditional medicines fight COVID-19

China claims traditional medicines fight COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Studies in China claim that traditional Chinese medicines seem to be working effectively on patients with mild or moderate symptoms of coronavirus.

Sabarimala: 8 taken into preventive custody; UDF leader booked

Sabarimala: 8 taken into preventive custody; UDF leader booked

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

A senior police officer told PTI that they were taken into custody after they had offered prayers.

Would you accept this gift from Tembhali, Mr PM?

Would you accept this gift from Tembhali, Mr PM?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

A young Indian from Tembhali, hoping to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and give him a gift, is sent away by security personnel.

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

"Muslim-Canadians are an important part of our national fabric, and these senseless acts have no place in our communities, cities and country," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

Hydroxychloroquine may cause heartbeat disturbances: Study

Hydroxychloroquine may cause heartbeat disturbances: Study

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

In the study, the scientists assessed the effects of the drug in two types of animal hearts, and found that it altered the timing of electrical waves that control heartbeat.

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

'70 years back, Dalits used to be abused, scolded, slapped, but killing a Dalit was rare because a Dalit was somebody's property.' 'Now that they are free, they are facing violent attacks.'