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SARS-CoV-2 alters lung cell metabolism: IIT Kharagpur

SARS-CoV-2 alters lung cell metabolism: IIT Kharagpur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The research would lead to a better understanding of metabolic reprogramming and aid the development of better therapeutics to deal with the viral pandemics, an institute spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IIT Kanpur has announced a breakthrough in stealth technology, which would make tanks and fighter aircraft invisible, or near-invisible to enemy radar.

'7,000 More MBBS Seats, 3,000 For PG'

'7,000 More MBBS Seats, 3,000 For PG'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

India is trying to add 75,000 medical seats in five years as it also eyes to touch the WHO standard of one doctor for every 1,000 persons.

Helicopter 'stolen' in truck in UP? Police clarifies

Helicopter 'stolen' in truck in UP? Police clarifies

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Police said they had received a complaint from one Ravindra Singh, a pilot with SAR Aviation Service Private Limited, who alleged that his firm's helicopter was stolen. Singh claimed that the chopper was taken away in parts in a truck by some people in May. He claimed that he was assaulted when he confronted those people.

Ajmer dargah khadim acquitted in hate speech case

Ajmer dargah khadim acquitted in hate speech case

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

An Ajmer court acquitted on Tuesday all six people accused of raising the controversial 'Sar Tan Se Juda' slogan from the gates of the Moinuddin Chishti Dargah following suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma's derogatory comments against the Prophet in 2022.

Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian president Assad

Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian president Assad

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The situation in Syria remains a focal point for all the neighbouring nations after Syrian rebels on Sunday entered the capital Damascus, forcing Assad to flee, ending his over two-decade rule in the country.

'HMPV Has Been Circulating For Decades'

'HMPV Has Been Circulating For Decades'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'But it is only now being detected more via a test that costs about Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000.' 'The HMPV virus typically causes mild respiratory symptoms in most people, but can be more severe in young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immunity.'

Explainer: What is HMPV and how does it spread?

Explainer: What is HMPV and how does it spread?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes illnesses ranging from mild respiratory discomfort to severe complications. It spreads through respiratory droplets, similar to other respiratory viruses such as RSV and influenza. This article provides an overview of HMPV including its symptoms, transmission, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and how it differs from COVID-19.

'Rekha Was Made For Poetry'

'Rekha Was Made For Poetry'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'A Rekha Ganesan is not born everyday.'

Cops should've opened fire at protesters outside Dasna temple: BJP MLA

Cops should've opened fire at protesters outside Dasna temple: BJP MLA

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Ghaziabad's Loni seat Nand Kishore Gurjar has alleged that the crowd which had gathered on Friday night to protest against Yati Narsinghanand had pelted stones at the Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad and police should have 'shot' the attackers.

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Two passengers died and 75 others were rescued after a speed boat crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast. The ferry, carrying 80 passengers and five crew members, was on its way to Elephanta Islands when the speed boat circled it before crashing into it. The Navy and Coast Guard launched a massive rescue operation, with 11 Navy boats, three Marine Police boats, and a Coast Guard boat deployed. Four helicopters were also involved in the search and rescue operation. Police, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority personnel, and local fishermen are assisting in the rescue efforts. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that seven to eight passengers remain missing.

New all-in-one vaccine may prove effective against all coronaviruses

New all-in-one vaccine may prove effective against all coronaviruses

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The research published in 'Nature Nanotechnolog' on Monday is based on a new approach to vaccine development called "proactive vaccinology", where scientists build a vaccine before the disease-causing pathogen even emerges, which has shown promising results in mice.

SARS attack!

SARS attack!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

Alia Is Worth It!

Alia Is Worth It!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kareena is off to work... Raashii shares a picture from the sets...Rajkummar is grateful...

Beijing SARS battle severe: Mayor

Beijing SARS battle severe: Mayor

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

'As the infection source has not yet been cut off, numbers of confirmed and suspected SARS cases remain high,' Wang Qishan said.

New-Gen COVID Jabs Coming Soon...

New-Gen COVID Jabs Coming Soon...

Rediff.com28 May 2024

India currently does not have any XBB 1.5 variant-based vaccines available.

Fernandes screened for SARS

Fernandes screened for SARS

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

The defence minister said he was also checked for SARS at Shanghai before leaving for India.

COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

WHO has urged people at risk to keep up with their vaccinations with boosters.

Singapore on alert against SARS

Singapore on alert against SARS

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

290 cases of Covid variant behind surge in Singapore found in India

290 cases of Covid variant behind surge in Singapore found in India

Rediff.com22 May 2024

As many as 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1, both sub-lineages of COVID-19 that are responsible for surge in cases in Singapore, have been found in India, according to official data.

Special group to tackle SARS

Special group to tackle SARS

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

The doctors treating SARS suspects or patients will use the Defence Research Development Organisation made Nuclear-Biological-Chemical weapon masks.

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.

Measures to screen SARS withdrawn

Measures to screen SARS withdrawn

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The health ministry took the decision as news cases of SARS were not being reported from neighbouring countries.

SARS and WARS

SARS and WARS

Rediff.com23 Apr 2003

Maharashtra to end SARS quarantine

Maharashtra to end SARS quarantine

Rediff.com3 May 2003

The government's decision comes in the wake of a WHO directive stating that a person infected with the corona virus will not infect others unless he starts manifesting the SARS symptoms.

SARS spread from animal to man

SARS spread from animal to man

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

SARS was an animal disease that jumped the 'species barrier' to infect human beings, according to Science magazine.

Suspected SARS case in Mumbai

Suspected SARS case in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

SARS virus spreads in Asia

SARS virus spreads in Asia

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

SARS virus hits world airlines

SARS virus hits world airlines

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.

SARS spreading fastest in Taiwan

SARS spreading fastest in Taiwan

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Taiwan's Department of Health said the number of probable SARS cases rose by 39 to 383 and a dozen more had died, bringing the toll to 52.

SARS case confirmed in Vellore

SARS case confirmed in Vellore

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

More suspected SARS patients have been detained in several places around the country.

China reports five new SARS deaths

China reports five new SARS deaths

Rediff.com19 May 2003

The 12 new cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is the lowest since April 20 when China started issuing\n\nnationwide SARS-related statistics.

Vietnam says SARS outbreak contained

Vietnam says SARS outbreak contained

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

But 'the threat of SARS import through international travel is great', the health ministry said in a statement.

Van der Sar makes Dutch comeback

Van der Sar makes Dutch comeback

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is making a brief Dutch comeback for this month's World Cup qualifiers. Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk included Van der Sar, who retired from international football after Euro 2008, in his 22-man squad for the Group Nine games against Iceland in Rotterdam on October 11 and away to Norway four days later. Goalkeepers Maarten Stekelenburg of Ajax and Feyenoord's Henk Timmer, who is in the squad, are both nursing injuries.

Mobile radiation: Phones with low and high SAR

Mobile radiation: Phones with low and high SAR

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Get Ahead reader Rohit Sane lists out mobile phones with low and high specific absorption rate (SAR) values in response to our reader invite (bleow). Phones with low SAR are considered good to use as they emit less radiations compared to phones with high SAR values.

SARS whistleblower in trouble

SARS whistleblower in trouble

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

The doctor who exposed the extent of China's SARS crisis faces charges criticising the Tiananmen Square massacre.

And now, a computer virus named SARS

And now, a computer virus named SARS

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Computers are likely to fall prey to a mass mailing worm 'SARS', also known as W32/Coronex-A, which attacks the address books and attempts to dupe users.

UP STF guns down 2nd robbery accused; Akhilesh's wish, says his father

UP STF guns down 2nd robbery accused; Akhilesh's wish, says his father

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday said it has gunned down a second accused in the Sultanpur jewellery store robbery case in a pre-dawn encounter in Unnao district. "Akhilesh Yadav's wish has been fulfilled, a Thakur has been encountered," said the father of Anuj Pratap Singh.