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Nagaland polls: Of young blood & winds of change

Nagaland polls: Of young blood & winds of change

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Representing the entire spectrum of political outfits as well as independent candidates, these fresh contenders are even going out of party line of thinking and are speaking about change in Naga society, while many have chosen youth empowerment as a favoured issue to woo voters.

'Ayurveda not practicable under US malpractice law

'Ayurveda not practicable under US malpractice law

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Lack of scientific evidence in the system of Ayurvedic medicine makes it difficult for the institution to be practised in the US, given the strong malpractice law in the country, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has said.

Arise, Sir Sachin?

Arise, Sir Sachin?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Top practitioners of a sport that has served to glue together the Commonwealth nations merit high honors in the Queen's annual birthday list, argues British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

'Sometimes, having no antibiotic is more effective

'Sometimes, having no antibiotic is more effective

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Dr Suranjan Bhattacharji, director, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, which has served India with quality healthcare and education for over a century, says a doctor in a developing country like India has to see himself as an agent of change, not just as a medical practitioner.

'Excessive painkillers might lead to hypertension'

'Excessive painkillers might lead to hypertension'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Regular use of common painkillers might lead to high blood pressure and hypertension, according to a new study.

Working towards a miracle: Narang on fifth Olympics

Working towards a miracle: Narang on fifth Olympics

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Narang preferred to remain practical as far as another shot at the Olympics is concerned.

Want to help manage natural resources?

Want to help manage natural resources?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, invites applications for admission to its post Master's course in natural resource management.

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly pricier MG Hector has sold nearly 13,000 units.

Sales tax lawyers can't audit accounts

Sales tax lawyers can't audit accounts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

In a decision that will affect the lawyers specialising in sales tax laws as well as former sales tax officers' who work as sales tax practitioners, Bombay High Court has held only Chartered Accountants (CAs) can audit and certify accounts for traders. Hitherto, traders had to hire only sales tax lawyers or former sales tax officers as advisors in tax matters. It allows lawyers & other sales tax practitioners to represent traders before tax authorities but not audit accounts.

Nike products to woo women via gyms

Nike products to woo women via gyms

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Nike India has found an unusual display space to promote its apparel, footwear and accessories among women. The company has partnered with fitness centres Gold's Gym and Chisel to showcase its products.

'Opposition to Modi has created a sympathy wave'

'Opposition to Modi has created a sympathy wave'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Minister of State for Home Amit Shah speaks during an exclusive interview on the Gujarat riots and the forthcoming Gujarat poll with rediff.com Managing Editor Sheela Bhatt.

A formula to calculate celebs' shelf-life!

A formula to calculate celebs' shelf-life!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Now, a leading PR practitioner, who believes that public recognition gets decayed after 15 months, has come up "fame formula" to calculate the shelf-life of a celebrity career. Mark Borkowski said that a study of a host of celebrities showed that any specific boost to fame is sustained for about 15 months.

The BIGGEST mistake working women make

The BIGGEST mistake working women make

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Most women tend to prioritise their work and family over health, till the time their body starts giving up, says Luke Coutinho.

Advertising: Another turn of the wheel due?

Advertising: Another turn of the wheel due?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The world awaits a creative breakthrough for mobile phone ads, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Coup in Fiji again

Coup in Fiji again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Army commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama took over the reins of government and dismissed Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase.

Kung fu in Beijing Olympics

Kung fu in Beijing Olympics

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The martial arts discipline will be featured at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games as discipline on demonstration.

Gandhi the strategist

Gandhi the strategist

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'Many misunderstood non-violent satyagraha as a passive strategy; it was anything but that,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Don Bradman, 99

Don Bradman, 99

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

A special tribute to the greatest batsman who lived.

'Doctor sahib knows more than real doctors'

'Doctor sahib knows more than real doctors'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Some people are natural born healers.' Geetanjali Krishna discovers that degrees don't matter in two tiny UP villages, healing does.

Global designs on India

Global designs on India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

Indian real estate is benefitting from the integration of global architecture and design firms. What is driving this trend?

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'This is a tragedy that must be stopped.'

Action against Dr Death in 15 days

Action against Dr Death in 15 days

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

The state's attorney general has, meanwhile, pushed for legal proceedings to be closed to the public.

Nitish favours note ban, but slams Centre for 'not doing homework'

Nitish favours note ban, but slams Centre for 'not doing homework'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

"I want an attack on benami properties earned through illegal means for more effective results against black money," Kumar said.

Ayurveda to the rescue of IT professionals

Ayurveda to the rescue of IT professionals

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

After identifying treatments for typically IT-related ailments, an ayurvedic centre opens its branch in Bangalore.

Post SC verdict, doctors are a worried lot

Post SC verdict, doctors are a worried lot

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Say heavy penalties for medical errors might raise health care costs and make practitioners too cautious, says Sushmi Dey

Strike called off in Maharashtra, but doctors still to resume work

Strike called off in Maharashtra, but doctors still to resume work

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Resident doctors in Maharashtra are yet to resume work despite an appeal by an association representing them to join duty and intervention of the Bombay high court.

Father of India's tax reforms

Father of India's tax reforms

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Almost every serious government report on tax reforms owes some debt to Amaresh-da.

5 health problems that are worse than kidney stones

5 health problems that are worse than kidney stones

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Do not ignore any pain, burning sensation, fever or vomitting. If unattended, it could be fatal, says Dr Amjad Khan Pathan.

Medical insurance terms demystified

Medical insurance terms demystified

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Important definitions in medical policies that one needs to know.

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The Tamil Nadu voter may not be in the mood to test new talent, not when the state and the people are going through unprecedented and unanticipated crises, of which coronavirus is only the first. All of it boils down to an election between the ruling AIADMK and the Opposition DMK next year, with small-timers, had-been parties and promised parties left on the sidelines, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.

Ishant Sharma: At 18, fast and flitting

Ishant Sharma: At 18, fast and flitting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The England tour is going to be a learning experience for the gangling young quickie from Delhi.

'We need to be creative about federalism'

'We need to be creative about federalism'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaks at the inauguration of the International Conference on Federalism in New Delhi on November 5, 2007.

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.

Want to live longer? Try red mushroom

Want to live longer? Try red mushroom

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The medicinal properties of various varieties of red mushroom, especially those found in India, have special reference in the ancient Ayurvedic texts.

Malegaon blasts: Two held, 7/11 links suspected

Malegaon blasts: Two held, 7/11 links suspected

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

With this, the total number of arrests in the case has risen to five.

Mohit replaces injured Ishant in India's World Cup squad

Mohit replaces injured Ishant in India's World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Ishant Sharma is suffering from a knee injury he sustained during the Boxing Day Test against Australia in December.

Aus: Indian-origin doctor barred from practising

Aus: Indian-origin doctor barred from practising

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

A doctor of Indian-origin has been barred from practising for 10 years after she was found guilty of professional misconduct by an Australian medical tribunal.