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Post COVID travel: 10 things to know

Post COVID travel: 10 things to know

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Gloves, masks, vitamin C, wet wipes and sanitisers are the new essentials you have to move around with.

Post Sebi notice, Hindenberg hauls up Kotak's offshore fund

Post Sebi notice, Hindenberg hauls up Kotak's offshore fund

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Billionaire banker Uday Kotak founded bank as well as brokerage created and oversaw an offshore fund used by an unnamed investor to profit from a plunge in Adani shares that followed a damning Hindenburg report, the US short seller said on Tuesday. Hindenburg Research, which had in a January 2023 report alleged stock market manipulations and accounting fraud at the Adani group, said it has received a show cause notice from the Indian markets regulator Sebi over gains made from betting on the conglomerate's shares.

Two LA Lakers players test positive for COVID-19

Two LA Lakers players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Both players remain asymptomatic and are in quarantine. LA Lakers has chosen not to reveal the identities of both the players. Last week, Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert had also tested positive for coronavirus and this resulted in the suspension of NBA for at least 30 days.

Coronavirus forces RSS to call off annual meet

Coronavirus forces RSS to call off annual meet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha which had been scheduled in Bangaluru has been suspended.

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The move to resume work in ministries comes nearly a month after the government issued work from home protocols in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump returns to White House, removes mask for photo-op

Trump returns to White House, removes mask for photo-op

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In a mass email to his supporters after his arrival at the White House, Trump asked them not to be afraid of COVID-19. "I'm telling you: Don't be afraid of COVID. Don't let it dominate your life! This is the greatest country in the world and under the Trump Administration, we have developed some really great drugs and knowledge. WE WILL BEAT THIS, TOGETHER!" he said.

Tokyo Olympics face another looming headache

Tokyo Olympics face another looming headache

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Games had to be postponed from last July and August as the coronavirus spread around the world and are now scheduled for July 23-Aug. 8.

'Shortage of Tamiflu, masks won't be tolerated'

'Shortage of Tamiflu, masks won't be tolerated'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday told the state governments to crack down on people hoarding and black-marketing swine flu drug Oseltamivir and masks used as protection against the disease, warning that their "shortage will not be tolerated."

Defenders allowed to use metal face masks for penalty-corners

Defenders allowed to use metal face masks for penalty-corners

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The International Hockey Federation will allow defenders to wear protective face masks as a precaution while defending penalty-corners.

Norway Olympics chief against sending athletes for Tokyo Games

Norway Olympics chief against sending athletes for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF) has written to the IOC to postpone the Games in view of the Coronavirus pandemic.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

PHOTOS: Life and death inside Italy's ICUs

PHOTOS: Life and death inside Italy's ICUs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Here are some scenes from inside Italy's intensive care units, where medical staff are treating the most severe cases of COVID-19

How those who can't afford masks are dealing with Delhi's toxic air

How those who can't afford masks are dealing with Delhi's toxic air

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Rickshaw pullers and construction workers are the worst hit.

Places of worship in Maha to reopen from Monday

Places of worship in Maha to reopen from Monday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

The chief minister said that although places of religious worship had to be shut during the pandemic, god was taking care of all devotees in the form of doctors, nurses and other health staff.

Shopping in the times of coronavirus

Shopping in the times of coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Shoppers around the world stood in long lines, waiting to buy essentials like toilet paper, pasta, bottled water, medicine and masks as a worsening coronavirus crisis stoked fears of shortages.

Why Real Madrid are in danger

Why Real Madrid are in danger

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Saturday's La Liga game at Athletic Bilbao, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday, after the Wales international picked up yet another injury on his return to action on Tuesday after 63 days out.

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.

COVID: New cases dip below 20,000 after nearly 6 months

COVID: New cases dip below 20,000 after nearly 6 months

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 96,36,487 pushing the national recovery rate to 95.65 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent.

Covid body bags 'scam': Ex-Mumbai mayor appears before EOW

Covid body bags 'scam': Ex-Mumbai mayor appears before EOW

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The EOW had registered a case against Pednekar and two senior officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) under various Indian Penal Code sections including 420 (cheating) and 120 (B) (criminal conspiracy), based on a complaint filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya.

Holi tips: How to protect your skin and hair

Holi tips: How to protect your skin and hair

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Bhavya Sharma, beauty expert at UrbanClap.com offers helpful tips.

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The newborns opens their eyes to see the world fighting a deadly disease.

How to protect your skin this summer

How to protect your skin this summer

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Here are tips on how to manage your skin this summer.

'Acceptance of LGBTQIA+ is like Vande Bharat Express'

'Acceptance of LGBTQIA+ is like Vande Bharat Express'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'As it happens in any society, when progress happens, hate also comes out.' 'There is always a bit of a risk and possibility of rejection, particularly by an orthodox section of society.'

Vietnam cancels 2020 F1 race due to COVID-19 pandemic

Vietnam cancels 2020 F1 race due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The start of the Formula One season was pushed back to July from March due to the pandemic, with extensive changes made to the 2020 calendar.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

She lamented the fact that people were being viciously attacked for holding different beliefs in the "prevalent atmosphere of intolerance".

Frontline Relive Pandemic Nightmare

Frontline Relive Pandemic Nightmare

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Battling the virus, enduring separation from loved ones, and working extended hours became part of the job.

Amazing Innovations at CES 2022

Amazing Innovations at CES 2022

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com looks at some of the most interesting heath products presented at the latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.

Delhi residents 'feeling suffocated' as air quality worsens

Delhi residents 'feeling suffocated' as air quality worsens

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

On Thursday, the overall AQI in Delhi was 312 around 8:30 in the morning.

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

Pune's forensic lab gutted in blaze

Pune's forensic lab gutted in blaze

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

A large portion of the Maharashtra government's forensic laboratory in Pune was gutted in a fire that broke out this morning, fire brigade officials said.

'Younger population is an advantage against this virus'

'Younger population is an advantage against this virus'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

I do think a younger population structure is an advantage against this virus, but there are other important factors such as the capacity of the healthcare system," says Dr Jennifer Dowd, associate professor of demography and population health, University of Oxford.

China bans big sports events to curb second wave of infections

China bans big sports events to curb second wave of infections

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Sports bodies in China have been banned from organising events that will draw large crowds until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak, the country's National Sports Bureau said in a directive issued on Tuesday. In a letter sent to sporting bodies across China, the bureau said mass participation events were not to proceed as the country aimed to avoid a second wave of infections being brought in from overseas.

French Open to allow fans in stands at the tournament

French Open to allow fans in stands at the tournament

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Up to 60% of usual capacity will be allowed to attend 2020 French Open, say organisers

A year on, markets bustling in Wuhan

A year on, markets bustling in Wuhan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Hundreds of shoppers pack a wet market on a December weekday morning in the Chinese city of Wuhan, jostling to buy fresh vegetables and live fish, frogs and turtles. Almost a year since the city reported the world's first cases of COVID-19 in one of its handful of vast wet markets, and even as several other countries remain firmly in the grip of the subsequent pandemic, life in Wuhan has largely returned to normal.

Naveen Patnaik: Calm visage masks nerves of steel

Naveen Patnaik: Calm visage masks nerves of steel

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Patnaik's image of a "clean and honest" politician is widely regarded as the reason why he was able to withstand a spirited challenge thrown by the Bharatiya Janata Party, analysts say of perhaps the lone regional satrap who cannot even properly speak the language of his native state.

IMA cautions Centre on 'end of pandemic' remark

IMA cautions Centre on 'end of pandemic' remark

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The association's reaction came after Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said that the country is "in the end game of the COVID-19 pandemic" and Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the coronavirus is nearing an "endemic" phase in the national capital.

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

If you are pregnant or obese you are at higher risk of swine flu.

Centre holds meet over rising cases of H3N2 virus

Centre holds meet over rising cases of H3N2 virus

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

With the COVID-19 cases under subsidence in the country, the viral infection has risen significantly due to the emergence of a new virus for which the experts are continuously advising to take precautions.

Why Covid Cases Are Rising

Why Covid Cases Are Rising

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'Since many people are vaccinated, this virus is now concentrating on the throat and the nose and replicating fast and transmitting also very fast.' 'That's because the current vaccines will not be able to fight it when it is in the throat, nose or the mouth.'