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Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease could go down several paths. One possibility, the least likely, is that it will just disappear. The most likely is that it will have seasonal impact, says Devangshu Datta.

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'SII has started stockpiling the vaccine and now has roughly 40 million doses ready. It is using some of the capacities it had for under development products for the COVID-19 vaccine and by January we will have a capacity to make 100 million doses per month and a stockpile of 200 million doses.'

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

Too much television is not good for infants

Too much television is not good for infants

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Kids as young as two should not be allowed to watch too much television, for it can do more harm than good to their ongoing development, according to a leading child expert.

'Mumbai attack was a jehadi fundraiser'

'Mumbai attack was a jehadi fundraiser'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

'Three days of terror, beamed live around the world. There's a lot of money in it.'

Switzerland remains largest offshore financial centre

Switzerland remains largest offshore financial centre

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Switzerland remains the 'biggest private banking financial centres for cross border wealth management' with assets worth over CHF 2.11 trillion ($2.2 trillion), as per the study conducted by the Swiss Bankers Association and the Boston Consulting Group.

'My son wants to pursue Big Data in the US'

'My son wants to pursue Big Data in the US'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right course and college.

Weak in maths? Blame your sleep pattern

Weak in maths? Blame your sleep pattern

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Research suggests that sleep disorders may cause students to have more trouble academically than their peers.

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'There is indeed a link between BCG vaccination and resistance to COVID-19.'

'Abolish reservations and private education!'

'Abolish reservations and private education!'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Where should shudra-OBCs go because of whom the nation is surviving?'

India must enforce social distancing strictly

India must enforce social distancing strictly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'India does not have the wherewithal to successfully manage a full blown covid-19 crisis,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

'Tech shouldn't hinder a teacher from being a teacher'

'Tech shouldn't hinder a teacher from being a teacher'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'We are trying to empower teachers in the entire country because online teaching is very, very, complicated.'

Rising temperatures = less sex?

Rising temperatures = less sex?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Global warming can lower your sex drive says a new study.

Pesticide consumption lowest in India

Pesticide consumption lowest in India

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Is pesticide consumption in Indian farms the highest in the world? Several global reports have ranked India among leading pesticide consuming countries

'Terrorism is older than Islam'

'Terrorism is older than Islam'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

'Terrorism itself is as old as the human species; it goes back at least as far as the biblical story of Cain and Abel. Terrorism is much older than Islam, or Christianity.'

Want to lose weight? Eat slowly

Want to lose weight? Eat slowly

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

If you chew your food well, you will find you need to eat less than usual to feel 'full'.

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The fake university was set up by the DHS's investigating unit in Greater Detroit area to bust the "pay-and-stay" racket.

Atlanta will have a new Gandhi Center

Atlanta will have a new Gandhi Center

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

The Georgia-based Gandhi Foundation of USA proposes to establish a Gandhi Center in Atlanta.

Diabetics, stay away from pizzas!

Diabetics, stay away from pizzas!

Rediff.com9 May 2005

A new study found that it was very difficult for those with diabetes who were using insulin pumps to maintain good glucose values when they ate pizza.

A good heart = 15 mins of laughter!

A good heart = 15 mins of laughter!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

New research says 30 minutes of exercise three times a week and 15 minutes of laughter on a daily basis is good for the vascular system.

Pointers to get your US student visa

Pointers to get your US student visa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Dr Arun Vakil answered commonly asked US visa queries during a chat with Get Ahead readers. Here is the transcript.

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, mere tinkering with existing government procedures will not enhance India's economic competitiveness, says Pranjal Sharma.

Take an international MBA tour!

Take an international MBA tour!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Meet the best international business schools at The MBA Tour study fair.

Tata Steel is world's best

Tata Steel is world's best

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Tata Steel has been ranked as the best steel making company in the world, for the third consecutive year, by the World Steel Dynamics Inc, USA.

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

James Rothman, Randy Schekman and Thomas Suedhof won the 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize 2013 on Monday for solving the mystery of how the cell organises its transport system. The winners will share equally the prize sum of eight million Swedish kronor (USD 1.25 million), reduced because of the economic crisis last year from the 10 million kronor awarded since 2001.

Important truths about vegetables!

Important truths about vegetables!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disability activist Virali Modi recounts her life's most challenging moments and how she turned adversities in her favour.

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

In its first multi-orbital launch, India's workhorse PSLV will on Monday inject eight different satellites, including the country's weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and five from other nations, into two different orbits.

'In my grief, I blocked off Venezuela'

'In my grief, I blocked off Venezuela'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

'The phone rang on the night of January 15.' 'The voice of an Indian family friend in Venezuela came on.' 'That morning, there had been an accident on the highway'. 'My father had died on the spot.' Radha Roy Biswas reveals her heart-warming and heart-breaking relation with a country drowning in economic chaos.

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

14 students at IIT Kharagpur have been awarded scholarships.

Pakistan has more nukes than India!

Pakistan has more nukes than India!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Rediff.com present a comprehensive listing of the nuclear nations and their collective and active stockpile.

'The SIMI I founded was completely different'

'The SIMI I founded was completely different'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

'SIMI has been hijacked by elements in other countries and other Muslim societies, and some of them at least have become misguided and radical in their beliefs.'

US student visa: When to apply

US student visa: When to apply

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil guides students and working professionals about US visa application procedures.

India's COVID-19 Crisis May Get Worse

India's COVID-19 Crisis May Get Worse

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'As people have moved from cities to small towns and villages, they have carried the infection into new territories.' 'Poor healthcare infrastructure in these places should be a big worry in the days to come.'

Solar Impulse suspends world tour after battery damage

Solar Impulse suspends world tour after battery damage

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The ambitious dream of flying the solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse around the world faced a major setback on Wednesday.

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on everything you need to know about pursuing an international education.

India, US to discuss strategic oil reserve: Naik

India, US to discuss strategic oil reserve: Naik

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

India will consult with the United States on building a 45-day strategic oil reserve, Oil Minister Ram Naik told reporters on Tuesday.

Trump admin seeks 60 days to respond on H1b spouse permits

Trump admin seeks 60 days to respond on H1b spouse permits

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The government has asked for a 60-day pause in the case to 'allow incoming leadership personnel adequate time to consider the issues'.

How to make the most of your college

How to make the most of your college

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

An undergraduate program is not just about academics.