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Crucial meet today on genome sequencing of positive Covid samples

Crucial meet today on genome sequencing of positive Covid samples

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

It's expected that INSACOG will be once again releasing a bulletin from next week on updates about the types of variants present in India.

Cooler Weather Halts Milk Crisis

Cooler Weather Halts Milk Crisis

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Cooler weather meant that demand for milk products and value-added items like buttermilk and ice-cream did not show the usual rise.

India hits out at Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at UN

India hits out at Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at UN

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Tensions between India and Pakistan spiked after New Delhi abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019. India's decision evoked strong reactions from Pakistan, which downgraded diplomatic ties and expelled the Indian envoy.

Serum Institute to give 2cr Covishield doses to govt for free

Serum Institute to give 2cr Covishield doses to govt for free

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

SII has so far provided more than 170 crore doses of Covishield to the government for the national immunisation programme.

Two foreign passengers test Covid positive at Mumbai airport

Two foreign passengers test Covid positive at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

According to the health department, both samples have been sent for whole genome sequencing.

Inflation spikes to 8-month high of 7.34% in Sep

Inflation spikes to 8-month high of 7.34% in Sep

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Pushed by rising prices of essential kitchen items, the retail inflation rose to an eight-month high of 7.34 per cent in September, making the RBI's task to push growth by reducing the interest rate even more difficult in coming the days. The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation was 6.69 per cent in August and 3.99 per cent in September 2019. Inflation has been hovering above 4 per cent since October 2019.

Surprise oil output cut by OPEC+ to delay price revision in India

Surprise oil output cut by OPEC+ to delay price revision in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

The surprise decision of OPEC and its allies, including Russia, to cut oil output may cause an immediate rise in prices, delaying revision in fuel prices in India, industry sources said. The grouping of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, called OPEC+, on Sunday decided to further cut oil output by around 1.16 million barrels. The move led to Brent rising by almost 6 per cent to $84.58 per barrel on Monday.

Pune district sees record spike of 10,827 COVID-19 cases; 66 die

Pune district sees record spike of 10,827 COVID-19 cases; 66 die

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Pune added over 10,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in a day on Saturday, taking the district's tally to 5,62,335, an official said.

Talent Cloud will address moonlighting: TCS

Talent Cloud will address moonlighting: TCS

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

In the future of work, companies will have to embrace terms like moonlighting, gig work, flexi work as 'on-demand talent in a Cloud' can be a reality, says Milind Lakkad, chief human resource officer of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). In some form or the other, gig work, flexiworking - and even moonlighting - will have to be welcomed by companies, says Lakkad. As a first step towards embracing these, TCS is trying to bring all these opportunities for its own employees within the company.

Delhi cabbie turns hearse driver as COVID-19 cases spike

Delhi cabbie turns hearse driver as COVID-19 cases spike

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Before the novel coronavirus brought its pandemic to New Delhi, Mohammad Aamir Khan was one of tens of thousands of people making a living in the Indian capital as a taxi driver. But that work dried up during the nearly three-month lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. With cases rising in India even before the government lifted the lockdown, a friend suggested perhaps the only business now booming in the country -- driving a private ambulance.

'Don't Stop Your SIPs!'

'Don't Stop Your SIPs!'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Starting an SIP now and continuing with it is likely to translate into high returns over the long term.'

Jet fuel price hiked by 4%

Jet fuel price hiked by 4%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Jet fuel (ATF) price on Wednesday was hiked by 4 per cent in line with firming international oil prices but petrol and diesel rates remained on freeze for a record 10th month in running. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by Rs 4,218 per kilolitre, or 3.9 per cent, to Rs 1,12,356.77 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The increase follows three rounds of reduction since November.

India reports over 43,000 coronavirus cases in highest daily spike of 2021

India reports over 43,000 coronavirus cases in highest daily spike of 2021

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Registering an increase for the 11th day in a row, the total active caseload has increased to 3,09,087, which now comprises 2.66 per cent of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 95.96 per cent, the data stated.

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.

Covaxin, Covishield mix and match 4 times as effective: Study

Covaxin, Covishield mix and match 4 times as effective: Study

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The most important finding of the study was that the Spike-protein neutralising antibodies found in the mixed vaccine groups were significantly higher than the same-vaccine groups, D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals said.

No major Covid outbreak likely in India: Expert

No major Covid outbreak likely in India: Expert

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The remarks of Dr Parvaiz Koul, director of the SKIMS Hospital in Kashmir, came in the backdrop of the highly transmissible Omicron strains, mostly BF.7, causing a spike in coronavirus cases in many countries, including China.

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'The fortunate part is that the severity is less. New strains are continuously forming and the virus is getting less severe.'

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Both the BJP and Congress understand that coalitions and alliances are not just about numbers, but have symbolic value.

2-wheeler EV sales up 58%, PV 130% in March: Fada

2-wheeler EV sales up 58%, PV 130% in March: Fada

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The country saw a massive year-on-year surge in the demand for electric vehicles, with retail sales of electric two-wheelers rising by 58 per cent, passenger vehicles by 130 per cent, three-wheelers by 82 per cent, and commercial vehicles by 171 per cent in March 2023, according to the data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada). According to a report by JMK Research, the EV segment as a whole grew by 157 per cent during FY23, to 1,180,597 units, from 458,746 units a year ago. Overall, EV sales in March 2023 rose by 82 per cent from the March 2022 figure, the JMK report added.

'Bigg Boss plays with your mind is incredible'

'Bigg Boss plays with your mind is incredible'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Pooja Bhatt is definitely going to lift that trophy.'

Researchers find Covid antibody to neutralise all variants

Researchers find Covid antibody to neutralise all variants

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

"This antibody is both highly neutralising (meaning it works very well at low concentrations) and broadly neutralising (meaning it works against all variants)," said Michael S Diamond, a professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, US.

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 47,033 with 942 people succumbing to the disease in the last 24 hours, health ministry data updated at 8 am showed.

Tiger Global-backed Koo lays off 30% of its workforce in a year

Tiger Global-backed Koo lays off 30% of its workforce in a year

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Tiger Global-backed Koo, an Indian alternative to Twitter, has laid off 30 per cent of its workforce of 260 employees in the last year as the budding firm, like many other start-ups in the country, battles global headwinds. "It's important for businesses of all sizes to adopt efficient and conservative approaches to see this period through. "In line with this, we have acted on some role redundancies by letting go of 30 per cent of our workforce over the course of the year," said a Koo spokesperson.

HC pulls up AAP govt as COVID-19 cases spike in Delhi

HC pulls up AAP govt as COVID-19 cases spike in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The court noted that the daily number of new COVID-19 cases received for November 10 was at 8,593 and "still counting" and the number of containment zones in the city were 4,016.

How Many Of These Films Have You Seen?

How Many Of These Films Have You Seen?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

According to Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, national Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, the current scenario qualifies as a wave.

Second Covid booster shot not on govt agenda now: Sources

Second Covid booster shot not on govt agenda now: Sources

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A fourth COVID shot is unwarranted at the moment as most people in the country are yet to receive their third dose, they said.

NREGA spiked rural wages only 10%, rest is from MSPs: Rajan

NREGA spiked rural wages only 10%, rest is from MSPs: Rajan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

RBI Governor has dismissed the notion that the rural employment guarantee programme is behind the massive spurt in wages in rural areas.

Omicron impact: Demand for health insurance products picks up pace

Omicron impact: Demand for health insurance products picks up pace

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

With Covid-19 cases across the country rising rapidly once again, demand for health insurance products has spiked. Insurers are seeing an uptick in inquiries for such products and underwriting more premiums in the segment. Already, health insurance was growing at a rapid pace since the onset of the pandemic as awareness around risk had heightened among consumers. But the country recorded more than 600,000 Covid-19 cases in the past week, which is almost a six-fold rise than the previous week. Owing to this, the spike in demand for health insurance products is inevitable, experts said.

China records 78 new coronavirus cases, spike in imported infections

China records 78 new coronavirus cases, spike in imported infections

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The NHC said, 78 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on the Chinese mainland on Monday, of which 74 were imported from abroad taking the number of overseas cases to 427.

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Chinese alumina refining and metal smelting technologies have emerged as a match for the best anywhere in the world. In fact, Vedanta and Hindalco have bought technologies from China. Our aluminium makers will be haunted by twin fears of rising imports and low metal prices squeezing margins over a long time.

'Mirzapur prompted creators to imagine me differently'

'Mirzapur prompted creators to imagine me differently'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'Everyone's favourite show Mirzapur is returning with a third season in which I am reprising my role as Beena Tripathi.'

Gold may touch Rs 60,000/10 grams in 2023

Gold may touch Rs 60,000/10 grams in 2023

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

A yellow glow is likely to stand out amid grey geopolitical clouds in 2023, with gold price projected to touch Rs 60,000 per 10 grams in the Indian market as more investors veer towards safe-haven assets. In a year where volatility was more a norm than an exception, gold prices in the international market oscillated from a peak of $2,070 per ounce in March to a low of $1,616 per ounce in November and is steadily recovering since then, according to market experts. At the beginning of 2022, gold prices were around $1,800 an ounce.

Gold ETFs register Rs 199-crore outflow in Jan

Gold ETFs register Rs 199-crore outflow in Jan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a net outflow of Rs 199 crore in January, making it the third monthly withdrawal in a row, with investors preferring equities over other segments on buoyant record SIP flow. This was in comparison to a net outflow of Rs 273 crore registered in the segment in December and Rs 195 crore in November. Prior to that, Gold ETFs attracted Rs 147 crore in October, data with Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed.

Amid Covid surge, the reality: Fewer vaccination centres

Amid Covid surge, the reality: Fewer vaccination centres

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech have also stopped producing the Covishield and Covaxin vaccines respectively.

10 Best Foods to Control Diabetes

10 Best Foods to Control Diabetes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A well-balanced lifestyle is the cornerstone for people living with diabetes and those at risk, recommends Shilpa Joshi, head of Metabolic Nutrition, Fitterfly.

After strong run, retail demand feels the fatigue

After strong run, retail demand feels the fatigue

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The retail industry witnessed robust top-line growth for the greater part of the previous financial year, but demand has started to show signs of fatigue seen in the January-March quarter (fourth quarter, or Q4) of 2022-23 (FY23), especially in the apparel and innerwear segments. Jewellery, however, has managed to hold on to demand in the quarter. "In the discretionary space, demand moderation in urban markets is expected to impact the quick-service restaurant and apparel categories the most, while paint, luggage, and jewellery should see resilient growth," Systematic Institutional Equities observed in its preview of the sector.

Recipe: Hansal Mehta's Bihari-Style Mutton Curry

Recipe: Hansal Mehta's Bihari-Style Mutton Curry

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

While the filmmaker didn't vouch for the authenticity of the dish, he did vouch for the taste.

The Many Moods Of Our Models

The Many Moods Of Our Models

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

How they brought in their tomorrows.

Beijing cancels hundreds of flights, trains as COVID-19 cases spike

Beijing cancels hundreds of flights, trains as COVID-19 cases spike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Starting Wednesday, Beijing halts return to campus, and resumes online courses for middle and primary school students, as well as suspends college students' return to campus, the reports said.