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Narayana Murthy's son-in-law named UK finance minister

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law named UK finance minister

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The MP for Richmond in Yorkshire, married to Murthy's daughter Akshata, first entered the UK Parliament in 2015 and has fast risen up the Conservative Party ranks as a staunch Brexiteer who had back Johnson's strategy to leave the European Union.

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The prime minister noted that there may not have been any major public events in countries around the world and in India for around a year-and-a-half, but the enthusiasm for Yoga Day has not diminished.

In just 6 days of Sept, Mumbai logs over 28% of Aug Covid cases

In just 6 days of Sept, Mumbai logs over 28% of Aug Covid cases

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

he spike in the cases has left the BMC officials worried ahead of the festive season beginning on September 10 with the 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

Lovlina chases Olympics final berth vs World champ

Lovlina chases Olympics final berth vs World champ

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Lovlina Borgohain will be in pursuit of history when she takes on reigning World champion Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in the Olympics boxing 67 kg semi-finals, in Tokyo, on Wednesday.

States, Centre not on same page on digital health mission

States, Centre not on same page on digital health mission

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Tamil Nadu plans parallel programme with unique user IDs

Lockdown 4: Sports complexes, stadiums can open but no spectators

Lockdown 4: Sports complexes, stadiums can open but no spectators

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Last week, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju held a series of video conferences to take the athletes' view on the matter.

Doc who found Omicron says India will see a surge, but...

Doc who found Omicron says India will see a surge, but...

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The chairperson of the South African Medical Association also said existing vaccines will definitely control the contagion but those unvaccinated are at 100 per cent 'risk'.

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Rediff.com24 May 2021

However, he also said traditional ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy have also controlled and provided permanent solution to several complex diseases like blood pressure, thyroid, sugar, arthritis, hepatitis and asthma.

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'Everyone wants that doctors should fight from the frontlines of the pandemic, but there's no reaction from the government when they fall ill or even die because of it.'

Will Rishi Sunak move next door, into 10, Downing Street?

Will Rishi Sunak move next door, into 10, Downing Street?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

As Boris Johnson's "partygate" troubles mount and members of his own Conservative Party demand he step down as the British prime minister, one name is doing the rounds as a frontrunner to take charge -- his Indian-origin chancellor and Downing Street neighbour Rishi Sunak.

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The episode of Lord Rama's pursuit to catch the golden deer was selected for the robotic application and a total of four leather puppets -- Lord Rama, Goddess Sitha, Lakshmana and the Deer -- were automated.

COVID patient alleges molestation by doctor at Noida hospital

COVID patient alleges molestation by doctor at Noida hospital

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The woman, in her complaint to the police, alleged that the incident took place on Monday and based on that an FIR was lodged at the local expressway police station, they said.

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

According to medical practitioners, the treatment is especially useful in controlling disease among those who have not received the vaccine or got only one shot and also the high-risk contacts of a patient.

Mallakhamba, Thang-Ta included in Khelo India Games

Mallakhamba, Thang-Ta included in Khelo India Games

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The four selected games represent different parts of the country.

NADA to test players during Duleep games

NADA to test players during Duleep games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Recently, BCCI's GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim and head of anti-doping unit Dr Abhijit Salvi met senior NADA officials, including Director General Naveen Agarwal, to discuss the road map after the country's richest sporting body came under its ambit.

How Dharavi beat back COVID-19

How Dharavi beat back COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Dharavi's success underlines the importance of community participation in any public health crisis.

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My teenage daughter is too thin!

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My teenage daughter is too thin!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Revealed! ICC planning COVID-19 substitutes for Tests

Revealed! ICC planning COVID-19 substitutes for Tests

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is discussing the possibility of introducing substitutes if a player tests positive for COVID-19 during a Test match, England and Wales Cricket Board director of special projects Steve Elworthy said. Last year, the ICC approved "like for like" substitutes across all formats of international cricket to replace concussed players during matches and Elworthy said the same rule would have to be applied for COVID-19 substitutes.

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Barring a few, most of the B-schools end up as mere fillers for aspiring students, says Ramesh Kailasam. India needs to have more focused B-schools which are qualitative and practical oriented to churn out students ready to take on the challenge to steer India Inc. and the nation forward.

150 Kerala docs, nurses help Mumbai fight COVID-19

150 Kerala docs, nurses help Mumbai fight COVID-19

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'There is no place in Kerala like Mumbai. This is a huge city with 30 million people and slums'

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Rediff.com18 May 2021

A jump in infections has stoked alarm amid a shortage of medical staff and hospital beds in some areas of Tokyo

WELLNESS GURU: What Is The Right Way To Meditate?

WELLNESS GURU: What Is The Right Way To Meditate?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Easing of Covid curbs subject to oxygen availability: Maha CM

Easing of Covid curbs subject to oxygen availability: Maha CM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

He claimed Maharashtra is the only state which has upgraded its health infrastructure to tackle the pandemic 'like no other country has done'.

Pandemic weight gain increased type-2 diabetes risk: UK study

Pandemic weight gain increased type-2 diabetes risk: UK study

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The NHS estimates that weight gain of one kg, or 2.2 pounds, can increase someone's risk of diabetes by around 8 per cent.

Vardhan asks Ramdev to withdraw remarks on allopathy

Vardhan asks Ramdev to withdraw remarks on allopathy

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Vardhan said that allopathic medicines have saved lives of crores and comments that it is responsible for death of lakhs is "extremely unfortunate".

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds.

Djokovic argues he had Australia green light after contracting COVID

Djokovic argues he had Australia green light after contracting COVID

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Djokovic, a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates hoping to win his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open, has been holed up since Thursday in a modest Melbourne hotel after his visa was cancelled due to problems with the exemption.

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Divya Rolla explains how these asanas will help you improve your overall health.

German minister commits suicide over COVID-19 crisis

German minister commits suicide over COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Thomas Schaefer, who was Hesse's finance chief for 10 years, had been working "day and night" to help companies and workers deal with the economic impact of the pandemic.

MMA fighter Mangat to be part of series to raise funds for COVID-19 pandemic

MMA fighter Mangat to be part of series to raise funds for COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The 'Together At Home' series will provide fans an in-depth look into how MMA athletes are living through the coronavirus outbreak, as well as offer engaging home fitness workouts on April 18 and 19.

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As you are stuck at home owing to the coronavirus outbreak, here are eight images that will bring a smile on your face -- even if it's just for a while!

Air pollution may make COVID-19 more deadly: Study

Air pollution may make COVID-19 more deadly: Study

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The researchers discovered that just a 4.6 ppb reduction in long-term exposure to NO2 would have prevented 14,672 deaths among those who tested positive for the virus.

Former Dutch keeper in frontline against COVID-19

Former Dutch keeper in frontline against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Joyce Sombroek, 29, is a practicing GP and says that with the outbreak of the Coronavirus, we currently find ourselves in a very special situation, as she treats patients affected by the virus.

PICS: Iyer, Saha put India in command against New Zealand

PICS: Iyer, Saha put India in command against New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Images from Day 4 in the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park in Kanpur, on Sunday.

WELLNESS GURU: How can one control sexual desires?

WELLNESS GURU: How can one control sexual desires?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Would you try 'Goat Yoga'?

Would you try 'Goat Yoga'?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Goat Yoga is real and, believe it or not, is a big craze in the United States with classes selling out everywhere from California to New York.

I was looking for revenge: Borgohain, after beating Chen

I was looking for revenge: Borgohain, after beating Chen

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

India's Lovlina Borgohain reflects on her victory over former World champion Nien-Chin Chen in the Olympics 69kg bout on Friday.

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 'Mission Karmayogi', dubbed as the biggest bureaucratic reform initiative, aimed at capacity building of government employees to make them more "creative, proactive, professional and technology-enabled". The core guiding principles of the competency-driven programme will be to support a transition from "rules based to roles based" HR management to prepare the Indian civil servant for the future, according to a government statement.

Why you should NOT drink too much water

Why you should NOT drink too much water

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Shameem Akthar talks about instances when you have to watch out against drinking too much water.

I want to leave my own legacy: Ashwin

I want to leave my own legacy: Ashwin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Being a student of the game Ashwin wants to evolve as a cricketer and a person everyday.