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Why Are Healthy People Always So Tired?

Why Are Healthy People Always So Tired?

Rediff.com9 minutes ago

'Fatigue is the body's most honest signal, not that you're doing too little (in terms of exercise and diet) but that something deeper isn't working the way it should,' says Ritesh Bawri, founder and chief science officer at wellness platform Nira Balance.

Ban Lawrence Bishnoi Series: Congress MP

Ban Lawrence Bishnoi Series: Congress MP

Rediff.com11 minutes ago

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring wants a ban on Z5's upcoming web series Lawrence of Punjab, arguing that it glorifies gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and could negatively influence youth.

India is a tough nut to crack: Trump's trade representative

India is a tough nut to crack: Trump's trade representative

Rediff.com23 minutes ago

A US trade representative described India as a 'tough nut to crack' during trade agreement negotiations in Washington, highlighting India's protection of its agricultural markets and the ongoing discussions on specific commodities.

Recipe: Roopa's Paneer Hariyali Tikka

Recipe: Roopa's Paneer Hariyali Tikka

Rediff.com32 minutes ago

You don't need an oven or a grill or a sigdi to make yummy tandoor-style paneer at home.

Harmanpreet on defeat: 'Better now than World Cup time'

Harmanpreet on defeat: 'Better now than World Cup time'

Rediff.com33 minutes ago

Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the team's performance against South Africa has come at the right time, allowing them to address shortcomings before the T20 World Cup.

Malaika, Huma, Chitrangda Shine at Awards Event

Malaika, Huma, Chitrangda Shine at Awards Event

Rediff.com38 minutes ago

Look who attended the GlobalSpa Awards 2026 at the J W Marriott hotel in Mumbai on April 22.

Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor Are Absolutely Motivated To...

Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor Are Absolutely Motivated To...

Rediff.com39 minutes ago

Let's be honest, half the motivation to hit the gym is the outfit. When you look cute, you feel like showing up.

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Rediff.com57 minutes ago

A 58-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife in Chhattisgarh's Korba district and then roamed around carrying the severed head, police said.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Tumble as Brent Crude Breaches $100

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Tumble as Brent Crude Breaches $100

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility as global market trends and oil price hike impacted investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for Apr 23, 2026.

Bernstein Urges India To Accelerate Structural Reforms

Bernstein Urges India To Accelerate Structural Reforms

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Brokerage Bernstein has warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India risks squandering recent economic gains unless it accelerates structural reforms, particularly in jobs, manufacturing and innovation.

LA Knight Riders stadium to host Olympic cricket

LA Knight Riders stadium to host Olympic cricket

Rediff.com1 hour ago

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta hailed the ground breaking of the cricket venue for the 2028 Olympics as a historic moment, fulfilling a long-awaited promise to bring the sport to the global stage.

Supreme Court Halts Amit Jogi's Sentence In Murder Case: What It Means

Supreme Court Halts Amit Jogi's Sentence In Murder Case: What It Means

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Supreme Court has stayed the Chhattisgarh High Court's verdict sentencing Amit Jogi, son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment in the 2003 murder case of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi.

Phunchuk Stobdan: Icon Of India's Territorial Integrity

Phunchuk Stobdan: Icon Of India's Territorial Integrity

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Phunchuk Stobdan's forte was candour and strong views on India's defence. Naturally, India's adversaries were in awe of him, fearing his views and unyielding stand on boundary issues, remembers Tarun Vijay.

IPL 2026: Nandre Burger punished for on-field incident

IPL 2026: Nandre Burger punished for on-field incident

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Rajasthan Royals bowler Nandre Burger has been fined 10 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching the IPL code of conduct during a match against Lucknow Super Giants.

India women collapse as SA seal series 3-0

India women collapse as SA seal series 3-0

Rediff.com1 hour ago

South Africa defeated India by nine wickets in the third women's T20 International, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Laura Wolvaardt's century led the charge, overshadowing India's highest-ever total against South Africa.

IPL 2026: Mitchell Starc RETURNS for DC after injury layoff

IPL 2026: Mitchell Starc RETURNS for DC after injury layoff

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Mitchell Starc has been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League and is expected to join Delhi Capitals for their match against Rajasthan Royals on May 1.

Tamil Nadu Election: 'AIADMK Is Trapped By BJP'

Tamil Nadu Election: 'AIADMK Is Trapped By BJP'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'The AIADMK will lose a lot of votes simply because it is aligned with the BJP.'

Malegaon 2006 Blasts Case: HC Discharges Accused, Slams NIA Probe

Malegaon 2006 Blasts Case: HC Discharges Accused, Slams NIA Probe

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Bombay High Court has discharged four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, criticising the NIA for ignoring evidence collected by the previous investigating agency. The court's decision leaves the question of responsibility for the blasts, which killed 31 people, unanswered.

See, who voted in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal election

See, who voted in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal election

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Niharica Raizada Has No Mercy For...

Niharica Raizada Has No Mercy For...

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Mercy actress doesn't hold back when it comes to fashion. She doesn't play safe and definitely doesn't believe in doing things halfway.

EVM glitches, violence disrupt voting in West Bengal

EVM glitches, violence disrupt voting in West Bengal

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections was disrupted by EVM glitches and overnight violence in several districts. Polling was halted or delayed at multiple booths due to malfunctioning Electronic Voting Machines. Incidents of violence were reported in Murshidabad and Cooch Behar, with political parties trading accusations.

Tesla throws down the gauntlet with the Model Y L

Tesla throws down the gauntlet with the Model Y L

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Tesla's Model Y L signals a serious push to disrupt India's luxury EV market with more space, power, and aggressive pricing. Priced just 2 lakh above the standard version, it undercuts expectations significantly.

Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Security forces in Manipur destroyed six illegal bunkers in Kangpokpi district and recovered arms and explosives near the India-Myanmar border.

IPL 2026: 7 Games, 5 Losses: What's Wrong With LSG?

IPL 2026: 7 Games, 5 Losses: What's Wrong With LSG?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, LSG went down by 40 runs to Rajasthan Royals, marking their seventh consecutive loss at home and fourth straight defeat overall.

Two Thane Officials Held In Bribery Case

Two Thane Officials Held In Bribery Case

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Two officials from the Thane Zilla Parishad in Maharashtra have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a retired teacher.

LSG Pace Sensation Returns After 353 Days: Here's What Happened

LSG Pace Sensation Returns After 353 Days: Here's What Happened

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Mayank Yadav returned to the IPL after a 353-day absence due to a back injury. While his comeback performance wasn't perfect, his raw pace remains a significant asset for the Lucknow Super Giants.

Delhi: Man Dies, Family Hurt After Car Hits Motorcycle

Delhi: Man Dies, Family Hurt After Car Hits Motorcycle

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 35-year-old man died, and his wife and two children were injured after a car collided with their motorcycle on Vikas Marg in east Delhi, according to police reports.

Man Cheats Job Aspirants Of Rs 46 Lakh In Thane

Man Cheats Job Aspirants Of Rs 46 Lakh In Thane

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly defrauding a woman and her associates of Rs 46 lakh by falsely promising them government jobs.

Meet The Man Behind The Controversial Chiraiya

Meet The Man Behind The Controversial Chiraiya

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Director Shashant Shah counters online chatter around Chiraiya, saying the show tells an honest story with utmost sensitivity.

TMC, BJP face off in Bengal; 3-way battle in Tamil Nadu

TMC, BJP face off in Bengal; 3-way battle in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Voting has commenced for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, with over 3.60 crore electors eligible to vote in 152 constituencies in Bengal and 5.73 crore voters in Tamil Nadu. Security measures are heightened to ensure free and fair polling.

From Matka King to Darlings: Ranking Vijay Varma's Defining Roles

From Matka King to Darlings: Ranking Vijay Varma's Defining Roles

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Vijay Varma continues to impress critics and fans with his performance in 'Matka King', prompting a look back at his most defining roles, from the conflicted cop in 'Monsoon Shootout' to the chilling antagonist in 'Darlings'.

12 Vegetables And Fruits With Most Pesticides

12 Vegetables And Fruits With Most Pesticides

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The 2026's Dirty Dozen list identifies, globally, the 12 types of fruit and vegetables found to carry the highest levels of pesticide residue among 47 items assessed.

West Asia Conflict Can Create Havoc With Budget Numbers

West Asia Conflict Can Create Havoc With Budget Numbers

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The conflict may disrupt Budget 2026-2027 projections, squeezing revenues and raising subsidies, prompting fiscal adjustments and potential reforms, echoing lessons from the Covid-era shock, points out A K Bhattacharya.

What Are IAF Planes Doing On UP Expressway?

What Are IAF Planes Doing On UP Expressway?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Indian Air Force conducted a day-and-night exercise on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, activating an emergency-landing facility with fighter jets, helicopters, and transport aircraft to demonstrate operational readiness and validate standard operating procedures.

Rs 85 Lakh Seized, Six Detained At Indo-Nepal Border

Rs 85 Lakh Seized, Six Detained At Indo-Nepal Border

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A joint team of police and SSB seized over Rs 85 lakh in Indian and Nepalese currency and detained six persons along the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich district.

Iran: Why Trump Must Take A Leap Of Faith

Iran: Why Trump Must Take A Leap Of Faith

Rediff.com3 hours ago

There are enough people at the top decision-making level in Tehran who are still willing to negotiate, provided Trump can create the right setting for the negotiation to acquire a dynamic of its own, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Accountant Injured In Shooting At Uttar Pradesh Cement Plant

Accountant Injured In Shooting At Uttar Pradesh Cement Plant

Rediff.com3 hours ago

An accountant at a private cement plant in Uttar Pradesh was shot and injured by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating the attempted murder and the motive remains unknown.

11 killed in UP multi-vehicle crash; brake failure suspected

11 killed in UP multi-vehicle crash; brake failure suspected

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Eleven people, including children, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district, triggered by a suspected brake failure in a truck.

Sheeba Chaddha: 'Wish I Was Given Other Roles In Addition To Mothers'

Sheeba Chaddha: 'Wish I Was Given Other Roles In Addition To Mothers'

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'Each mother I have played is different, but the writing dictates the doing of it. If it's written well, that's half the work done for an actor.'

Infinix Note 60 Pro Arrives In India With 90W Fast Charging And AMOLED Screen

Infinix Note 60 Pro Arrives In India With 90W Fast Charging And AMOLED Screen

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Infinix Note 60 Pro is now on sale across India -- the entry model is equipped with 8 GB memory and 128 GB storage. It is priced at 31,999.