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LCA Tejas all set for induction

LCA Tejas all set for induction

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The project was linked with the larger interest of the national security, he said.

Indian boxers cleared of doping charges at CWG

Indian boxers cleared of doping charges at CWG

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

In a huge relief for India's Commonwealth Games contingent, its boxers were cleared of any doping violation, but they remained under the scanner for breaching the Games' strict 'no needle' policy.

Why Kerala has succeeded and Maharashtra is struggling

Why Kerala has succeeded and Maharashtra is struggling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Around April 1-2, both states had similar number of cases, around 300.' 'The number of deaths in Kerala were 2 and in Maharashtra around 10. But the two graphs have diverged after that.'

Target-setting bad for microfinance

Target-setting bad for microfinance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

MFIs, with their eye on the present, often do not consider that once the claims start and the insurance company realises that it is not making money, the future of the products themselves may be in jeopardy.

'This government wants a modern medicine-mukt Bharat'

'This government wants a modern medicine-mukt Bharat'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'If the National Medical Commission Bill is introduced, it will destroy the system of modern medicine.'

How Pakistan treats its rape victims

How Pakistan treats its rape victims

Rediff.com16 May 2006

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

Teen rape survivor to undergo abortion after rejection from 2 courts

Teen rape survivor to undergo abortion after rejection from 2 courts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Following the Supreme Court's directive, a medical team in Ahmedabad gave permission for termination of a minor rape victim's 25-week-old pregnancy though the law allows abortion only until the 20th week.

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The procedure, however, would cost around Rs 75,000-100,000 more than conventional angioplasty.

Australia: Convicted Indian doctor drops practice

Australia: Convicted Indian doctor drops practice

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Sood, who could get a 10-year jail term, is due to face a hearing before the state medical tribunal next month. Last week, the New South Wales Supreme Court held Sood guilty of illegally carrying out an abortion.

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

LSAT 2015 to be conducted on May 15

LSAT 2015 to be conducted on May 15

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The prestigious Law School Admission Test (LSAT) for admission to undergraduate and post graduate courses in legal studies in the country will be held on May 15, 2015.

Ask Keanu Reeves anything!

Ask Keanu Reeves anything!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

July 11 blasts: Mumbai doctor arrested

July 11 blasts: Mumbai doctor arrested

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Tanvir Ansari, an alleged Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative who practices unani medicine in central Mumbai, was arrested on Sunday night.

Lady Gaga meets the Dalai Lama

Lady Gaga meets the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

CII offers distance learning courses

CII offers distance learning courses

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

CII's Institute of Logistics is offering a distance learning diploma and post-graduate diploma courses in supply chain management. The courses have been developed in response to feedback from industrial practitioners.

Bombay High Court gives death penalty to doctor

Bombay High Court gives death penalty to doctor

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

The medical practitioner was accused of murdering Jayashree Patel and Nilesh Patel in separate incidents and was sentenced to life imprisonment by the sessions court in 1995.

Is this how we treat our doctors?

Is this how we treat our doctors?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'Does it make any difference to you, that one of our doctors almost lost his vision, while you delayed in immediately getting the right care for your family member, as per his advice?'

Shillong media to boycott CM

Shillong media to boycott CM

Rediff.com12 Jun 2005

How to solve India's water troubles

How to solve India's water troubles

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Alert: Entrance Test for Unani courses

Alert: Entrance Test for Unani courses

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, invites applications for its Postgraduate Entrance Test in the Unani Faculty.

In a first, yoga practice goes inside UN General Assembly

In a first, yoga practice goes inside UN General Assembly

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The General Assembly hall, where world leaders come together every year for the high-level UN session, was packed with UN diplomats, officials, yoga gurus and practitioners, children and people from various backgrounds as India's Permanent Mission to the UN organised the commemoration of the 5th International Day of Yoga Thursday.

Do you know what to do in an emergency?

Do you know what to do in an emergency?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The Calcutta Medical Research Institute has now started a one-year diploma course in Emergency and Disaster Nursing.

Zaheer has only one piece of advice for Team India...

Zaheer has only one piece of advice for Team India...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Zaheer Khan feels that one shouldn't go 'crazy or overboard' if the bowler in question is not ready for the challenge.

Cops hunt for clues in doctor and wife's abduction in Bihar

Cops hunt for clues in doctor and wife's abduction in Bihar

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Dr Pankaj Gupta along with his wife Subha was abducted near Barachatti on the Grand Trunk Road in Gaya on Friday evening.

Salsa: fusion of fun and fitness

Salsa: fusion of fun and fitness

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

While the dance form and music are popular as a source of fun and entertainment all over the world, its practitioners are now presenting it as a wonderful way of keeping physically fit as well.

Women entitled to end pregnancy regardless of reason: HC

Women entitled to end pregnancy regardless of reason: HC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The right to control their own body and fertility and motherhood choices should be left to the women alone, says Bombay HC

5 simple yoga asanas to fight stress

5 simple yoga asanas to fight stress

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

These asanas will help you experience positivity and fight stress, says Grand Master Akshar.

NPAs: Why debt recovery has become a huge headache for banks

NPAs: Why debt recovery has become a huge headache for banks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

According to a government reply in Lok Sabha, as on June 30, 2017, there were about 109,598 cases pending across debts recovery tribunals, with recovery dues of Rs 635,500 crore.

Private team of doctors to help quake victims

Private team of doctors to help quake victims

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Most of the doctors on the team live in the Washington metro area.

Media banned from covering Pistorius trial

Media banned from covering Pistorius trial

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Media will be banned from covering the Oscar Pistorius murder case in order to protect the dignity and sensitivities of the friends and relatives of deceased Reeva Steenkamp.

The absolutely bizarre photo album

The absolutely bizarre photo album

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Here's your weekly digest of bizarre moments from around the world.

Premji Invest acquires stake in Hygienic Research

Premji Invest acquires stake in Hygienic Research

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Hygienic owns Super Vasmol and Streax brands of hair colour products.

Review: Rani Padmini entertains

Review: Rani Padmini entertains

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Rima Kallingal and Manju Warrier give powerhouse performances in Rani Padmini, raves Paresh C Palicha.

Theory or practice: which is better?

Theory or practice: which is better?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

A report from visiting journalists Mitul Thakkar, Barkha Shah, Tarun\nNarayan and Malavika Mariswami.

When Ray talked cinema...

When Ray talked cinema...

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

UK doc claims he prescribed dope to EPL footballers, England cricketer

UK doc claims he prescribed dope to EPL footballers, England cricketer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) said it was "deeply concerned and shocked" by a Sunday Times report in which a British doctor alleged he had prescribed banned performance-enhancing drugs to 150 sportsmen including several Premier League footballers.