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Aamir Khan Shares Positive News On Salim Khan's Health

Aamir Khan Shares Positive News On Salim Khan's Health

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aamir Khan provides a reassuring health update on legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, confirming his recovery from a minor brain hemorrhage and imminent return home after being hospitalised.

Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Malankara Orthodox Church opposes the Kerala government's decision to extend bar timings, fearing it will negatively impact the youth. The government defends the decision as a tourism-boosting measure already in place in tourist areas.

'Kill her': FIR says KSU activists attacked Kerala health minister with a 'weapon'

'Kill her': FIR says KSU activists attacked Kerala health minister with a 'weapon'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was allegedly attacked during a protest by KSU activists at a railway station in Kannur. Five activists have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. The FIR states the minister was attacked with a 'weapon' while boarding a train.

Cricket Greats Rally as Imran Khan Battles Health Issues

Cricket Greats Rally as Imran Khan Battles Health Issues

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan reportedly loses 85% vision in one eye as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and others urge authorities to ensure immediate medical treatment.

Why Love Is Good For Health: 8 Wonderful Benefits

Why Love Is Good For Health: 8 Wonderful Benefits

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Love+happiness brings less doctor visits, less anxiety, less stress, quicker healing, all things that are good for your body.

Can't release Sonam Wangchuk on health grounds: Centre to SC

Can't release Sonam Wangchuk on health grounds: Centre to SC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court addressed concerns regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, examining his health and the grounds for his detention.

Constant criticism has affected Sri Lanka players' mental health: Shanaka

Constant criticism has affected Sri Lanka players' mental health: Shanaka

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has apologised to his countrymen for their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign.

'Most Mental Health Issues Start Before Age 25'

'Most Mental Health Issues Start Before Age 25'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A large-scale international study published in the journal, Molecular Psychiatry, has been tracking over 7 lakh individuals and has shown that 34.6 per cent of mental disorders begin before the age of 14 years, 48.4 per cent before 18 years and 62.5 per cent by the age of 25 years.

SC declares menstrual health as fundamental right

SC declares menstrual health as fundamental right

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Private schools failing to provide these facilities risk de-recognition

Zucchini For Amazing Health: 9 Advantages

Zucchini For Amazing Health: 9 Advantages

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Zucchini/courgette, supplies potassium, says Mayo Clinic, an essential mineral that plays a vital role in keeping the body functioning smoothly.

10 Must-Eat Foods for Better Health

10 Must-Eat Foods for Better Health

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

In 2026, try and include these 10 crucial foods in your diet.

2026: 10 Tips To Improve Heart Health

2026: 10 Tips To Improve Heart Health

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Dr Rahul Gupta, director-cardiologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, shares simple habits that will help you prioritise your heart's health.

Don't Let Your Health Cover Fall Short

Don't Let Your Health Cover Fall Short

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

With medical inflation hovering at around 13-14 per cent annually, policyholders must reassess their sum insured once every two years.

'India's biggest health crisis since Covid'

'India's biggest health crisis since Covid'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Experts warn that air pollution in India is a major public health crisis, leading to a surge in undiagnosed airway diseases and cardiovascular issues. They urge for urgent action, early detection, and treatment.

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Rediff.com1 hour ago

New research from NYU suggests that worrying about aging, particularly fears about declining health, may accelerate biological aging at the cellular level in women.

Bomb Thrown at Kerala Student Activist's House After Minister's Injury

Bomb Thrown at Kerala Student Activist's House After Minister's Injury

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Unidentified individuals attacked the residence of a KSU activist in Kerala with an explosive device, following his arrest related to a protest where the Health Minister was allegedly injured.

Bomb Thrown at Kerala Student Activist's House After Minister Protest

Bomb Thrown at Kerala Student Activist's House After Minister Protest

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Unidentified individuals attacked the residence of a KSU activist in Kerala with an explosive device, following his arrest related to a protest where the Health Minister was allegedly injured.

Get Plum Crazy: 8 Health Benefits

Get Plum Crazy: 8 Health Benefits

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

There are more than 200 varieties of plums grown across the world but each brings its own flavour and texture, yet all are equally nourishing, no matter their colour or taste, says Cleveland Clinic.

Reporter Jailed for Reports Against UP Hospital Officials

Reporter Jailed for Reports Against UP Hospital Officials

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A journalist in Uttar Pradesh was arrested and jailed for allegedly publishing misleading reports against hospital officials, leading to accusations of a crackdown on press freedom.

Congress Calls for End to Violence Over Kerala Minister's Injury

Congress Calls for End to Violence Over Kerala Minister's Injury

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Senior Congress leaders V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala criticize the CPI(M) and Health Minister Veena George over alleged violence and a 'shameless drama' surrounding the minister's reported injury during a KSU protest. They demand an end to the violence and withdrawal of charges against KSU activists.

Man Nabbed with Smuggled Cigarettes in Delhi

Man Nabbed with Smuggled Cigarettes in Delhi

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A 51-year-old man was arrested in Delhi's Kashmere Gate area for possessing illegal imported cigarettes worth approximately Rs 40 lakh. The accused, identified as Sanjay Aggarwal, was found with three lakh sticks of imported cigarettes that lacked mandatory health warnings.

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 17-year-old student gave birth to a premature baby boy in a school washroom during a Class 10 board examination in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, leading to a police investigation under the POCSO Act.

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

Rediff.com7 days ago

Countless public surfaces, from cash machines to lift buttons, are touched by hundreds of people every day, often without a second thought.

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.

7 Countries Facing A Toilet Shortage

7 Countries Facing A Toilet Shortage

Rediff.com2 days ago

In several parts of the world, access to proper sanitation remains a serious challenge. Many communities still lack household toilets or safe waste disposal systems, often due to water shortages, economic hardship or limited infrastructure.

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian government is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination program targeting 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer, utilizing a single-dose vaccine and aiming for equitable access across socio-economic groups.

Top Maoist leader Devuji surrenders after 40 years underground

Top Maoist leader Devuji surrenders after 40 years underground

Rediff.com3 days ago

Top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati, known as Devuji, surrendered to Telangana police after over four decades of underground life, citing health issues and a desire to continue his political career within the legal framework.

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A constable posted with the emergency police response service Dial 112 in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested and sent to judicial custody after a woman lodged a complaint accusing him of sexual exploitation, police said on Thursday.

Bill Gates to visit Andhra on Monday for talks with Chandrababu Naidu

Bill Gates to visit Andhra on Monday for talks with Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is scheduled to visit Amaravati to discuss expanding cooperation with Andhra Pradesh in health and artificial intelligence initiatives with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

CDSCO allows immediate lab testing of drugs to speed up approvals

CDSCO allows immediate lab testing of drugs to speed up approvals

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Centre has allowed companies to begin lab testing immediately after filing applications instead of waiting for detailed scrutiny, in a move to expedite approvals for manufacture, or import of new drugs.

Pan masala cess to boost public health, security

Pan masala cess to boost public health, security

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Experts said that earmarking of funds for public health at par with national security indicates a key policy shift.

'AI Is Being Misused At An Alarming Pace': Soha Ali Khan

'AI Is Being Misused At An Alarming Pace': Soha Ali Khan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

"It's easier, easier than ever now to impersonate someone, to create deep fakes, to manipulate images, to misuse personal data. And most women, unfortunately, we don't know how to fight back," says Soha Ali Khan.

Bill Gates lauds Andhra's AI-driven growth

Bill Gates lauds Andhra's AI-driven growth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Microsoft founder and Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday hailed Andhra Pradesh's rapid development, saying it was exciting to see the state's growth being accelerated through AI and technology.

Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Rediff.com2 days ago

An investigation into an illegal human egg extraction and sale racket in Badlapur, India, has revealed potential links to Bengaluru and Telangana, with authorities uncovering the exploitation of numerous women and violations of reproductive technology regulations.

Chiranjeevi Undergoes Shoulder Surgery; 'Recovering Well'

Chiranjeevi Undergoes Shoulder Surgery; 'Recovering Well'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Chiranjeevi updates that he is 'recovering well and already getting back to my routine'.

Choose Your Carbs! 7 Best Slow-Release Carbohydrates

Choose Your Carbs! 7 Best Slow-Release Carbohydrates

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Slow-release carbohydrates deliver energy at a steady, measured pace rather than all at once.

Air ambulance crash: Victims cremated amid tears, shock

Air ambulance crash: Victims cremated amid tears, shock

Rediff.com2 days ago

An air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district, killing all seven people on board. The incident has sparked grief and calls for investigation into the flight's approval during inclement weather.

Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Captains' Appeal for Imran Khan

Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Captains' Appeal for Imran Khan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and 12 other former international captains have written to Pakistan's government expressing concern over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's health and calling for proper medical care and dignified treatment.

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

These countries demonstrate how clean energy adoption, strong environmental policies and favourable geographical conditions can keep air pollution impressively low. According to the IQAir World Air Quality Report (2024), they consistently maintain annual average PM2.5 levels at or below the World Health Organization's stringent guideline of 5 g/m.

'Imran Khan should be looked after': Sourav Ganguly Bats For Former Pakistan Captain, Prime Minister

'Imran Khan should be looked after': Sourav Ganguly Bats For Former Pakistan Captain, Prime Minister

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the appeal by ex-international captains for fair treatment and medical care for Imran Khan.