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Worried about weak bones? Read this now

Worried about weak bones? Read this now

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Weak bones are fragile. In such cases, even the smallest shock to the body caused by a minor fall or sudden movement can cause a serious fracture, says Maninder Shah Singh.

Which Bollywood celebrity's cooking impressed you?

Which Bollywood celebrity's cooking impressed you?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the delicious looking dishes and asks you to tell us whose cooking has impressed you the most.

Inflation likely to be high in Q2: Das

Inflation likely to be high in Q2: Das

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Das said that global economic activity has remained fragile and the surge in COVID-19 cases has subdued early signs of revival.

5 anti-viral super foods to include in your diet

5 anti-viral super foods to include in your diet

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

It is important to increase your intake of vitamin C through natural food sources, says Aarti Gill.

How this scientist lost 11 kilos in a year

How this scientist lost 11 kilos in a year

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Salil Verma shares the simple formula that worked for him.

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Two decades ago when someone said, "I am on a diet," you assumed they would be eating less of everything. Today, those few words lead to a whole new discourse, says Ambi Parameswaran.

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Early data from its vaccine candidate 'mRNA-1273' showed it produced protective antibodies in a group of eight healthy volunteers, Moderna said. The other closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is the one being developed by scientists at Oxford University.

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The Pune-based vaccine major has entered into a collaboration with the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine.

Top 10 haircare myths BUSTED

Top 10 haircare myths BUSTED

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

All of the following are common misconceptions and have no impact upon a healthy head of hair!

2020 growth projection of 5% 'now at risk': RBI

2020 growth projection of 5% 'now at risk': RBI

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The RBI on Friday said the impact of coronavirus outbreak on the economy will depend on the intensity, spread and duration of the deadly virus even as the central bank refrained from projecting any numbers for growth and inflation amid the widespread uncertainty. While announcing the seventh bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-20, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that in view of the impact of coronavirus pandemic, the growth projections for 4.7 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2019-20 and 5 per cent for the full fiscal are "now at risk".

Scientists block HIV infection in test tube

Scientists block HIV infection in test tube

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Most of the drugs now used to fight HIV, which is the retrovirus that causes AIDS, target the virus' own proteins. But those viral targets change quickly and lead to emergence of drug-resistant viral strains. But the scientists found that when they interfered with a human protein called interleukin-2-inducible T cell kinase (ITK), they inhibited HIV infection of key human immune cells called T cells. ITK activates T cells as part of the body's healthy immune response.

Reliance to replace auto fuels with electricity, hydrogen

Reliance to replace auto fuels with electricity, hydrogen

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Reliance has a 24 per cent conversion rate of 'oil-to-chemicals' at present and may be targeting 70 per cent conversion.

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There is no data to show this virus is more deadlier.'

9 useful tips for healthy hair

9 useful tips for healthy hair

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Avoid junk food and caffeine as it can dehydrate your hair.

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Even if our weight yo-yos, our overall health will keep getting better.

BJP nominates 2002 riots accused from Anand LS seat

BJP nominates 2002 riots accused from Anand LS seat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

As per the affidavit, he was booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 147 (rioting) 149 (rioting, armed with deadly weapon), 436 (arson), 332 (causing hurt to deter public servant), 143 (unlawful assembly) and 380 (theft).

COVID-19's current strain is more infectious than original: Study

COVID-19's current strain is more infectious than original: Study

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The researchers said D614G has a small but effective change in the 'spike' protein that protrudes from the surface of the virus, which it uses to enter and infect human cells.

How to be a Strong and Beautiful Bride

How to be a Strong and Beautiful Bride

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Remember, the goal is to look fit and toned, and not just skinny, says Dr Disha Dinakar.

5 great foods for counting sheep

5 great foods for counting sheep

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Struggling with sleep? Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, lists out five foods that can disturb your sleep severely.

'After two months it will come down'

'After two months it will come down'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, "The strategy of containment is important."

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Prevention plus vaccination is what is going to take us into better territory by September or October.'

UP schoolchildren eat roti-salt under mid-day meal scheme

UP schoolchildren eat roti-salt under mid-day meal scheme

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Authorities suspended two teachers, apparently in an immediate damage control exercise.

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Wholesale prices plunge to 4.5-year low

Wholesale prices plunge to 4.5-year low

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Inflation in food articles during May stood at 1.13 per cent, as against 2.55 per cent in April.

Revealed! 5 dairy-free foods that contain calcium

Revealed! 5 dairy-free foods that contain calcium

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

If you are lactose intolerant, these foods could actually come to your rescue.

'Don't deserve this': Bharat Biotech hits outs at critics

'Don't deserve this': Bharat Biotech hits outs at critics

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

He responded to criticism in certain circles following emergency use authorisation to the vaccine and said,"Indian companies do not deserve this backlash".

Why it makes sense for farmers to rear birds

Why it makes sense for farmers to rear birds

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

A data shows the number of backyard poultry has risen by 46 per cent between 2012 and 2019. The development is extremely positive because it provides an incentive for small and marginal farmers to rear birds.

Why you feel hungry all the time

Why you feel hungry all the time

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

'These are foods that are very common in the Indian diet... Naan, chapatti, rice...' 'Those processed carbohydrates are far worse for body weight and heart health than the fats they replaced.' 'The problem with these foods is that even if there isn't any obvious sugar in them, they turn to sugar very quickly.'

Incredible! This guy lost 41 kg in 10 months

Incredible! This guy lost 41 kg in 10 months

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Ruhail Maqbool Vakil shares his fitness journey and learnings.

SUPERFOODS for a thriving HEART!

SUPERFOODS for a thriving HEART!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Have you included them in your diet?

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee joins the list of Indians and people of Indian origin who have received the prestigious Nobel prize in fields like Physics, Chemistry, Peace, Economic Sciences and Medicine.

6 Indian foods that are good for weight loss

6 Indian foods that are good for weight loss

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Here are six foods you must include in your diet that are healthy and will help you manage your weight better

Recipes for Kamala: Urulai Potato Roast, Mysore Pak

Recipes for Kamala: Urulai Potato Roast, Mysore Pak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Mumbai-based culinary expert, recipe developer and food curator Gita Hari shares recipes for Kamala Harris.

Lockdown Diaries: Workout with model Khushboo

Lockdown Diaries: Workout with model Khushboo

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The Lucknow girl also tells you what you can eat during the lockdown.

Coronavirus mutations may not make it more infectious: Study

Coronavirus mutations may not make it more infectious: Study

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Coronaviruses, like other RNA viruses, can develop mutations in three different ways: by mistake from copying errors during viral replication, through interactions with other viruses infecting the same cell, or they can be induced by RNA modification systems which are part of host immunity, the researchers explained.

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.' 'Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.'

Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

India's first mRNA platform-based vaccine will remain stable at 2-8 degrees Celsius while Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine needs minus 70 degrees Celsius and Moderna vaccine can remain stable for six months at minus 20 degrees Celsius, reports Sohini Das.

'Vaccine is far safer than getting Covid'

'Vaccine is far safer than getting Covid'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'I would go for Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and not Covishield, and that is my personal judgment since at least 11,500 have got at least one dose by now and it has proven to be safe.'