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Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Water shortage is likely to lead to political tensions and instability in the future, warns Simon George, President, Cargill India.

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Bharadwaj said it has not rained in Delhi in the last 3-4 days, yet still the water level in Yamuna reached 208.66 metres.

COVID-19: The WHO says 80% recover without treatment'

COVID-19: The WHO says 80% recover without treatment'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'There is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicines against #COVID19' the World Health Organization tweeted.

Olympic sailors, rowers shrug off reports of Rio's polluted waters

Olympic sailors, rowers shrug off reports of Rio's polluted waters

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Sailors and rowers were not worried about getting sick during the Rio Olympics next year despite reports that waters to be used for events have pollution levels equivalent to raw sewage, competitors said on Thursday.

The Chennai water train is here!

The Chennai water train is here!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com tracks the train from Jolarpettai carrying its precious cargo.

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The accident occurred at 3.45 AM near Barabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur, under the Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Railway (SER), they said.

Aamir Gets Rescued From Chennai Floods

Aamir Gets Rescued From Chennai Floods

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The actor was rescued with help from the fire and rescue department of the state government.

Olympics: Alcaraz, Djokovic in semis; Swiatek, Zverev out

Olympics: Alcaraz, Djokovic in semis; Swiatek, Zverev out

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has made it to the semi-finals on his Olympic Games debut.

Did Shami Contemplate Suicide?

Did Shami Contemplate Suicide?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Mohammed Shami went through the toughest phase of his career in 2018 when he had to battle his way against allegations of match-fixing levied by ex-wife Hasin Jahan.

Bangladesh MP murder: Police recover flesh, hair from septic tank

Bangladesh MP murder: Police recover flesh, hair from septic tank

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The DNA tests would be conducted as the last option in case the body parts of the Awami League MP could not be found, an officer of the Dhaka police visiting Kolkata as part of the investigation said.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Taj Mahal to get 'mud-pack treatment' soon

Taj Mahal to get 'mud-pack treatment' soon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

The iconic Taj Mahal, which finds its place among the seven wonders of the world, is set to receive a 'mud-pack treatment' to restore the natural sheen of the white marble which is yellowing due to high pollution level.

Units without effluent treatment plants won't be allowed: SC

Units without effluent treatment plants won't be allowed: SC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

If industrial units do not have functional PETPs, then they will not be allowed to function any more, the court said.

Review: This Dukaan Delivers Only Baloney!

Review: This Dukaan Delivers Only Baloney!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Its callous perspective and comical treatment of a sensitive matter makes a complete hash of things, asserts Sukanya Verma.

How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice to improve the health of your kidneys.

Youth killed in blast during bomb-making in Kerala; Oppn targets CPM

Youth killed in blast during bomb-making in Kerala; Oppn targets CPM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Opposition Congress alleged that the blast, which occurred around 1 am according to the police, happened during the manufacturing of country-made bombs by some CPI-M supporters.

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Researchers found that India, along with China and Japan, were the three leading countries in Asia in terms of number of new cases and deaths, where they say cancer has become a more significant public health threat with 94 lakh new cases and 56 lakh deaths in 2019.

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's brother alleged on Wednesday that inhuman treatment was given to him while being transferred to Banda jail from Punjab, saying it could have been better had he been shot dead at a road crossing.

Maharashtra mulls use of recycled water by industries

Maharashtra mulls use of recycled water by industries

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Many industrial units are facing huge water shortage

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal is believed to be out of danger after drinking liquid from a pouch, which he thought was water and was kept on his seat as he was on board with IndiGo airlines

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Delhi case was not the first FIR registered in the country. He said the first case under the new laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior at 10 minutes past midnight.

Israel offers help in Ganga cleaning project

Israel offers help in Ganga cleaning project

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Israel has expressed interest in sharing its expertise on water purification and waste water treatment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project for cleaning river Ganga.

Israel conducts airstrikes on 450 Hamas sites in Gaza; increases ground forces

Israel conducts airstrikes on 450 Hamas sites in Gaza; increases ground forces

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Forces are also operating deeper in the enclave than they have since the start of the war.

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

A massive manhunt is underway for three foreign terrorists, possibly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, responsible for the deadly attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi that resulted in the loss of nine lives, including a two-year-old, officials involved in the investigation said on Monday.

How To Protect Yourself From Dengue

How To Protect Yourself From Dengue

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

While there is no specific treatment for dengue, recovery primarily involves managing symptoms and preventing complications, says Dr Amit Sakaria.

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Heart-breaking stories of sorrow and shock began emerging from various parts of Kerala as people learned about the death of their loved ones.

Feel like I'm still in jail: Ex-DU professor GN Saibaba

Feel like I'm still in jail: Ex-DU professor GN Saibaba

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'It was like an 'agni pariksha' for me. I had to go through a test by fire twice'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Gaza kids undergoing surgeries without anaesthesia

Gaza kids undergoing surgeries without anaesthesia

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Amid Israel's retaliation against the Hamas' surprise attack on October 7, hospitals in the Gaza Strip are nearing collapse without electricity and basic supplies and doctors have to decide on which patients get ventilators, who gets any medical treatment at all or who gets resuscitated, The New York Times reported.

Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Jodhiram Dhurve said he will never be able to forget the accident as he has lost 10 members of his family.

'Unable To Lose Weight. Pls Help'

'Unable To Lose Weight. Pls Help'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities, tells you how you can stay healthy.

Yamuna breaches danger mark again; floods likely in Delhi

Yamuna breaches danger mark again; floods likely in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi breached the danger mark again on Sunday following a surge in discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage into the river after heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A dozen people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday.

Zika virus detected in K'taka dist, govt urges people not to panic

Zika virus detected in K'taka dist, govt urges people not to panic

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The virus was detected in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes after samples from six water bodies in Chikkaballapura were collected and sent for examination.

Mumbai hoarding collapse: Toll rises to 14, rescue ops on

Mumbai hoarding collapse: Toll rises to 14, rescue ops on

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The 100-foot-tall illegal billboard fell at a petrol pump in Ghatkopar during dust storms and unseasonal rains that lashed Mumbai on Monday.

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The incident took place in Bhawanpur's Rali Chauhan village in Meerut district when the vehicle of Kanwariyas came in contact with a low-hanging high-tension power line.

SC asks NGT to set up accountable mechanism to monitor sewage plants in UP

SC asks NGT to set up accountable mechanism to monitor sewage plants in UP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala passed the order after hearing an application of Uttar Pradesh government seeking more time to install and operationalise 100 per cent STP coverage in the state.

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The police said the child was shifted to a hospital in Indi where he was given preliminary treatment and was later shifted to a district hospital. He is currently stated to be stable, they said.

No truth in Ranas' charge of ill-treatment by police: Maharashtra home minister

No truth in Ranas' charge of ill-treatment by police: Maharashtra home minister

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil on Tuesday denied Independent MP Navneet Rana's accusation that she was ill-treated in the police custody after her and her husband's arrest on Saturday.

Tension in UP's Bareilly after stone pelting during kanwar procession

Tension in UP's Bareilly after stone pelting during kanwar procession

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The police sources said around a dozen kanwariyas suffered minor injuries and were discharged after treatment.