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Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Paytm employee, who tested positive for the contagious disease with flu like symptoms on Wednesday, came in touch with 91 people in Gurgaon, an official said, citing his counterpart in the suburban town.

WC Preview: France seek thumping win over Australia

WC Preview: France seek thumping win over Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

France head into their World Cup opener against Australia in Kazan on Saturday sweating on the fitness of fullback Djibril Sidibe and under pressure to deliver an emphatic win to erase doubts about the cohesion of a team of brilliant individuals.

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The opposition has been critical of the Centre's handling of the situation, accusing it of not doing enough to ease the hardships of the migrant workers, many of whom have lost their jobs during the lockdown which started on March 25.

The queue jumpers of India

The queue jumpers of India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Kanika Datta reflects on Indians and our relationship with snaking queues from the license raj to demonetisation.

'COVID-19 may cause a massacre in India in 2021'

'COVID-19 may cause a massacre in India in 2021'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'We are already exhausted, but we can't give up.' 'The battle is still on.' 'We will see some respite by December 2021.'

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Specific sections of the Companies Act need to be amended to empower Sebi to regulate or take penal action against an unlisted entity and its promoters for violating the insider trading and other securities norms.

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It could have moved from the use of small arms to artillery fire.' 'Anything could have happened like what happens on the LoC.'

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Companies have activated a comprehensive pandemic response plan with requisite risk mitigation protocols for keeping networks working as telecom is an essential service.

India can't even buy rifles for its troops!

India can't even buy rifles for its troops!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

What should concern the Indian citizen is not the fact that the world's biggest assault rifle purchase was scrapped. What should is the fact that the tender was for a type of rifle that has never been produced, says Nitin Pai.

Old Indian icon becomes French Ambassador

Old Indian icon becomes French Ambassador

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

This is the second deal between Peugeot and the C K Birla group. Last month, the two groups entered a "long-term" partnership, with an initial investment in capital expenditure of close to Rs 700 crore, for vehicle and power-train manufacturing in Tamil Nadu.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Indian employers reported the strongest hiring plans while the weakest Asia Pacific forecast was reported in mainland China.

Now, Modi's life in Gujarat school syllabus!

Now, Modi's life in Gujarat school syllabus!

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Primary school students of Gujarat will learn "leadership" lessons from the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, since the state government has decided to include it in the syllabus from next year.

No alcohol, seafood: Jet Airways pilots observe safety week

No alcohol, seafood: Jet Airways pilots observe safety week

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Pilots will strictly go by the roster and perform all "stabilised approach

'We are hoping for the best, but we are prepared for the worst'

'We are hoping for the best, but we are prepared for the worst'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'As of this moment, we have 1,173 ventilators, 2,695 ICUs and about 10,408 plus isolation beds.' 'But this number keeps changing with every passing hour as we incorporate more private as well as government hospitals in our fight against the pandemic.'

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Maharashtra has 34,000 active cases, of which 24,000 are asymptomatic, and hence need no medicines but are under quarantine.' '9,500 cases are showing mild to severe symptoms.' 'While 1,200 are seriously ill, only 200 of them are on ventilator support.' 'Let those claiming that the situation in the state has gone out of control, look at these numbers objectively before damaging the state's reputation for political gains.'

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Six months after Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake, relief efforts are literally running out of steam as weeks of protests against a new constitution have led to a critical shortage of fuel. Naomi Mihara reports on how NGOs are racing against time to reach aid to the people before winter sets in.

Connaught Place 6th most expensive office location in the world

Connaught Place 6th most expensive office location in the world

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Delhi's Connaught Place is the 6th most expensive location in the world.

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Was the recent Nabha jailbreak a comment on lax security in Punjab jails? Or a sign that the separatist movement of the 1980s is dormant but alive?

Why did 65 infants die in Odisha?

Why did 65 infants die in Odisha?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'I kept begging the doctors to put my three year old on the ventilator. But the doctors and nurses kept saying no ventilator was available. When the breathing apparatus ultimately became available, it was too late.'

Cash crunch at banks continue

Cash crunch at banks continue

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

'If supply of cash is not sufficient from the RBI, it may create difficulty for both banks and people.'

Towards a healthier India

Towards a healthier India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The state of health is a reflection of what is spent and how it is spent.

Why Modi govt has failed to build a skilled workforce

Why Modi govt has failed to build a skilled workforce

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The shortage of skilled workers in India is one of the country's biggest challenges.

Vyapam scam: All cases to be probed by CBI, says SC

Vyapam scam: All cases to be probed by CBI, says SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

All Vyapam cases which have now risen from 185 to 212 will be looked after by the CBI, irrespective of the fact that in 78 of them the state's SIT/STF have filed chargesheets.

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It will only get worse, definitely, for the next month and one-and-a-half months.'

Public sector banks fear losing good talent to new banks

Public sector banks fear losing good talent to new banks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Disgruntled executives are already pinning hopes on the new banks, too.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

Ross island: Where history rests

Ross island: Where history rests

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel discovers Ross Island where the clock can never be turned back.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'Kerala is probably the only state, where (with regard to) the clinical management and the overall protocols, we have an infectious disease team heading the whole containment plan.'

How Indian Railways fools India

How Indian Railways fools India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Taking advantage of the indifference of passengers, the Indian Railways routinely indulges in several unfair trade practices, says S Pushpavanam.

Modi@1: Is this what our armed forces were promised?

Modi@1: Is this what our armed forces were promised?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'The government has belied the hope that many harboured of change, efficiency and dismantling old practices as the defence ministry continues to pursue the same well trodden and wasteful path.'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

Biz jet operators protest as DGCA reports go public

Biz jet operators protest as DGCA reports go public

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

BAOA says the recent downgrade of India by the America's FAA was triggered primarily by a shortage of qualified staff for conducting safety and airworthiness inspections of aircraft.

10 most dangerous places to work

10 most dangerous places to work

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Global working conditions have worsened in 2014.

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Brutally cold conditions in Pyeongchang are warping skis and forcing some athletes to toss them out after training runs, an Alpine skiing course worker told Reuters on Wednesday.

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

On International Tiger Day, India is still a long way from making sure that the future of our national animal is safe.

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Sitharaman said keeping morale of forces at the highest level was among the priorities of the government.

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.