News for '-fit-india-movement'

Paes, Gopichand to join PM Modi in VBYLD 2026

Paes, Gopichand to join PM Modi in VBYLD 2026

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports aimed at giving India's youth a "meaningful role in shaping the vision of a Viksit Bharat".

Ganguly brings AI-driven cricket coaching to India

Ganguly brings AI-driven cricket coaching to India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The device is developed with Cambridge Design Partnership, one of the leading firms in human performance and sports innovation.

'No Such Thing As Diabetes Reversal'

'No Such Thing As Diabetes Reversal'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'In diabetes remission, you go below a 6.5 HbA1c without medication.' 'And this happens only when you lose 10 to 15 per cent of your body weight with a good amount of lifestyle and dietary changes, exercise and sometimes medication.' 'You have to be able to sustain your HBA1C below 6.5 for at least a year without medication to say that the patient is in remission.'

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Breathe better with this simple home remedy for a blocked nose.

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India's indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle.

Ragi idlis to grilled fish: Parl unveils nutri-rich diet plan for MPs

Ragi idlis to grilled fish: Parl unveils nutri-rich diet plan for MPs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Parliament introduces a new 'Health Menu' featuring millet-based dishes, salads, and lean protein options to promote healthier eating habits among lawmakers, officials, and visitors.

#FitIndiaMovement: What PM Modi discussed with Kohli

#FitIndiaMovement: What PM Modi discussed with Kohli

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

PM Modi was keen to know what is Yo-Yo test and asked if Kohli also has to pass it or he gets spared?

Tejasvi Surya becomes first MP to complete Ironman 70.3 challenge

Tejasvi Surya becomes first MP to complete Ironman 70.3 challenge

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Sunday, became the first public representative to complete the Ironman 70.3 Challenge in Goa, which included 2 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling, and 21 km of running, the leader's office stated in a release.

Soldiers' dedication in protecting nation 'unparalleled', says Modi

Soldiers' dedication in protecting nation 'unparalleled', says Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

In a post on X, the prime minister also urged the people to make contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund.

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

'Your attitude and spirit to win every game is something that inspires everyone'

Revealed! What NaMo-Shilpa have planned for YOU

Revealed! What NaMo-Shilpa have planned for YOU

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'I am happy to be on the advisory committee of the Fit India movement envisaged by our Honourable PM. Hoping to lend my support in finding fun, easy ways to make every Indian fit and making this movement/vision a success,' Shilpa Shetty wrote on Twitter.

BJP MP sheds 15 kg to seek funds from Gadkari

BJP MP sheds 15 kg to seek funds from Gadkari

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Firojiya, a first-time MP said that in order to motivate him to get fit, Gadkari had said that funds for development works would be only allocated to him if he loses weight.

Minister targets top-10 finish for India at 2028 Olympics

Minister targets top-10 finish for India at 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Kiren Rijiju exuded confidence that India would put up a better show in the 2024 Games but the main focus remains on the 2028 edition.

Cong caused spread of Covid in UP, Uttarakhand: PM in LS

Cong caused spread of Covid in UP, Uttarakhand: PM in LS

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

During the first wave, when people were following lockdown guidelines suggesting that they stay where they are, the Congress was standing at Mumbai station and scaring innocent people, he said.

Dhyan Chand honoured on birth anniversary

Dhyan Chand honoured on birth anniversary

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'We are a great sporting country but need to have a sporting powerhouse. We have to make sports as a way of life. To begin this movement on the birthday of Chand is the best tribute we can pay to him'

PIX: Tendulkar celebrates National Sports Day at old age home

PIX: Tendulkar celebrates National Sports Day at old age home

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Tendulkar spent some time with the inmates of St. Anthony's Old Age Home, in Bandra,

Congress leader of tukde-tukde gang: Quotes from Modi's Lok Sabha speech

Congress leader of tukde-tukde gang: Quotes from Modi's Lok Sabha speech

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Here are some top quotes from Prime Minister Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha.

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

In a display of India's military might, the Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased its T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath on Tuesday. Depicting the nation's rich cultural heritage and economic progress, 17 tableaux from states and union territories and nine from different Union ministries and paramilitary forces took part in the 72nd Republic day parade.

VOTE: Will PM Modi live up to Virat's challenge?

VOTE: Will PM Modi live up to Virat's challenge?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The PM has accepted the Indian skipper's challenge.

PIX: Vice President Naidu meets 'nation's pride' PV Sindhu

PIX: Vice President Naidu meets 'nation's pride' PV Sindhu

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu met P V Sindhu, who recently became the first Indian shuttler to win gold at the World Championships, at his residence, in Hyderabad, on Saturday.

Hopeful India will organise sporting events in Sept-Oct: Rijiju

Hopeful India will organise sporting events in Sept-Oct: Rijiju

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju is hoping India would be abe to organise sporting events in a phased manner by September-October, saying it will help in boosting the confidence of people amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sports Ministry had resumed training camps of some Olympics disciplines in the last week of May and Rijiju said events will also gradually start in the near future.

India to show military might, cultural heritage at R-Day parade

India to show military might, cultural heritage at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The Indian Army will showcase the main battle tank T-90 Bhishma, infantry combat vehicle BMP-II-Sarath, mobile autonomous launcher of the Brahmos missile system, multi-launcher rocket system Pinaka, electronic warfare system Samvijay among others during the parade on Tuesday, the Defence ministry noted.

Budget: Rs 69,000 cr for health sector; PMJAY gets Rs 6,400 cr

Budget: Rs 69,000 cr for health sector; PMJAY gets Rs 6,400 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

In the Union budget, Rs 65,011.8 crore has been allocated to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, up from Rs 62,659.12 crore in 2019-20.

Sports Shorts: Will India host 2026 Youth Olympics?

Sports Shorts: Will India host 2026 Youth Olympics?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

It is my dream to see India host Olympics, FIFA World Cup: Ambani

It is my dream to see India host Olympics, FIFA World Cup: Ambani

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Nita Ambani hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he has great vision to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse.

Shorts: Bindra to 'run' to raise funds for COVID-19 affected

Shorts: Bindra to 'run' to raise funds for COVID-19 affected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Shubhankar tied 110th after Rd 1 of English Championship

Boycotting 2022 CWG not the solution: Sports Minister

Boycotting 2022 CWG not the solution: Sports Minister

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The Indian Olympic Association suggested a boycott of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games over shooting's exclusion from the Games.

PM reveals how Bear Grylls understood his Hindi in 'Man vs Wild'

PM reveals how Bear Grylls understood his Hindi in 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

'Was the episode edited later? How many times did the shooting happen for this episode and how it happened?'

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The winners for the year 2019 are from fields as diverse as agriculture, sports, handicrafts, afforestation and wildlife conservation, armed forces and education.

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The PM asserted that 'we know how to take challenges head-on'.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.