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Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Strict screening protocols are to be implemented for passengers arriving from central African countries affected by the outbreak. IMAGE: Test tubes labelled 'Monkeypox virus positive'. Photograph:......

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia on Wednesday said it would support Pakistan's bid to join BRICS as the two countries decided to further strengthen their ties by promoting bilateral trade and cultural links. IMAGE: Prime......

Experts raise alarm after first monkeypox death, lay stress on surveillance

After confirmation of the first monkeypox death in the country by the National Institute of Virology, health experts advised strengthening the surveillance to avoid silent transmission of......

Kerala youth returned from abroad dies with monkeypox-like symptoms

Kerala health minister Veena George initiated a high-level inquiry into the death of a youth, after he died with monkeypox-like symptoms. The youth hailed from Chavakkad Kuranjiyur in Thrissur......

India gets 16% higher rainfall, more to come in September

India recorded around 16 per cent more rainfall than normal in August, with rainfall over Northwest India recorded at 253.9 mm, the second highest in August since 2001, the India Meteorological......

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Emerging market equities are likely to post small gains in 2025 amid global policy uncertainties and a stronger dollar. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com From the outcome of the general......

Sedans Ready To Take On SUVs

Sedans and hatchbacks have both lost market share to SUVs, which now account for more than 50% share of the 4 million-odd-unit PV market in the country. IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki CEO and Managing......

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

In recent months, several pharma multinational corporations (MNCs) are increasingly turning to Indian companies to expand market reach in the country’s pharmaceuticals sector. Illustration:......

Half of top economists expect world economy to weaken in '24

More than half (56 per cent) of chief economists expect the global economy to weaken in 2024, with most saying the pace of geo-economic fragmentation will accelerate, according to the latest......

India on shopping spree for oil assets

Energy-hungry India is scouting for oil and gas assets in Central Asia, Africa and Latin America to feed the requirements of its rapidly expanding economy."India is actively looking for assets both......

How Mithun Dazzled The World

'Mithun has showed Hindi cinema that a tall, dark man with a charming smile and a great physique can take the world on.' The Mithun Chakraborty starrer Disco Dancer (1982) was the first Indian......

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

IMAGE: Tabraiz Shamsi. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi on Thursday opted out of Cricket South Africa's central contract pool to more actively pursue......

Rain could interrupt Australia-South Africa semis

IMAGE: Australia players have a laugh during training on a sunny afternoon in Kolkata on Tuesday. Photograph: ICC/X Australia and South Africa will keep a close eye on weather the forecast as a......

'People will slowly get bored of T20s, we need Tests and ODIs'

'Test cricket is ultimate. Anyone can win in T20. Teams can win by fluke. But that is not the case in Test cricket as it has two innings. You have the scope to do well in one innings. Test cricket......

Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan makes a statement with century!

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan slammed a brilliant century to power India C to a good total against India B on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy on Thursday. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Ishan Kishan/Instagram Ishan......

Ishan Kishan back with a bang!

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan smashed a brilliant century for Jharkhand against Madhya Pradesh on Day 2 of the Buchi Babu tournament. Photograph: BCCI Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan made a smashing return......

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