59 HMPV cases so far, 2 deaths due to co-morbidities: Minister in RS

As many as 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus and two deaths due to co-morbidities have been reported from January 6-29, as per the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Union minister......

'HMPV Has Been Circulating For Decades'

'But it is only now being detected more via a test that costs about Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000.' 'The HMPV virus typically causes mild respiratory symptoms in most people, but can be more severe in......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

India Needs A National Security Strategy

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global......

Why Nifty tanked over 14% from its record peak

Equity benchmark indices are facing massive corrections, with the NSE Nifty declining over 14 per cent from its lifetime high hit in September last year due to several negative triggers like......

Depreciating rupee offers opportunities for NRIs, GCCs

Industry experts say the rupee's record low last week presents an investment opportunity for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and global capability centres (GCCs). Illustration: Dominic......

HSBC downgrades Indian stock markets to 'neutral' from 'overweight' for 2025

As India faces slowing economic growth, HSBC Global Research has downgraded the Indian stock market outlook from "overweight" to "neutral". Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters In a report, the......

Maharashtra election 2024 outcome not a major worry for markets: Analysts

The concerns that some investors may have is that a government led by MVA could perhaps give lower priority to some of the infrastructure projects Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......