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Malaria Day: Why you shouldn't ignore high fever

Malaria Day: Why you shouldn't ignore high fever

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

If you have fever over 105 degree Fahrenheit, experience sweating and fatigue, it could be signs of malaria, warns Dr Ajay Aggarwal.

Practical solutions for school drop-outs!

Practical solutions for school drop-outs!

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University will offer seven certificate courses spanning six months, through the Distance Education Mode, from July.

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Whenever you roll out: effectiveness is important, operational logistics are important, side effects are important and vaccine hesitancy is important.'

Would you dare sleep with sharks in this bedroom?

Would you dare sleep with sharks in this bedroom?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The Aquarium De Paris has built a bedroom in their shark tank so visitors can spend the night sleeping with the deadly predators.

Chelsea and Arsenal braced for African exodus

Chelsea and Arsenal braced for African exodus

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Two of the three main Premier League title contenders will suffers as some of their players head for the African Nations Cup in Ghana.

Balochistan: 1000s evacuated as cyclone approaches

Balochistan: 1000s evacuated as cyclone approaches

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The Meteorological department said tropical cyclone 'Yemyin' had moved away from Karachi on Monday night, and was expected to strike Balochistan on Tuesday.

England bowlers toil for second day

England bowlers toil for second day

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Sri Lanka Board President's XI took their first innings total to 500 for five declared on the second day of their three-day match.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Colombian soccer supporters brought a wave of tropical exuberance to the stolid citizens of Saransk

Thousands greet Sri Lankans in Colombo

Thousands greet Sri Lankans in Colombo

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Thousands of fans braved monsoon rains to give Sri Lanka's World Cup cricketers a rousing reception on Thursday.

England save Test, lose series

England save Test, lose series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2007

An Alastair Cook ton and tropical downpour rescued England for a draw in the third Test against Sri Lanka.

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Let's journey with Parineeti Chopra to Australia!

EU agrees to lift import ban on Indian mangoes

EU agrees to lift import ban on Indian mangoes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

India assured the EU it would put in place measures to ensure cargoes are free from pests

India a new hub for climate change research

India a new hub for climate change research

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The DEFRA project with MoEF is yet to identify a research institute in India and the bidding process is to start now, Coyne added. However some green groups in India look at this rush for climate change research in India as a ruse to promote technologies like genetic engineering.

It is over... Ronaldo confirms split with girlfriend

It is over... Ronaldo confirms split with girlfriend

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his split with Russian model gal-pal Irina Shayk.

Modi to participate in G20 in Argentina from Nov 28-Dec 2, to meet Xi

Modi to participate in G20 in Argentina from Nov 28-Dec 2, to meet Xi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The meeting with Xi is being held amid the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

What a line up!

What a line up!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

With supermodels and BFFs re-uniting, Diane Von Furstenberg's NYFW show was a sheer delight.

Can corporations save the world?

Can corporations save the world?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Businesses have donated nearly $14 billion to cure society's many ills.

'La Nina' to bring normal monsoons

'La Nina' to bring normal monsoons

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

There is a substantial possibility of the emergence of La Nina, the opposite of El Nino, which invariably has a positive influence on the monsoon.

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Rescue work has intensified in Texas with officials launching search operations as desperate residents remain stranded without food and water.

Texas gets its boats out as streets turn into raging rivers

Texas gets its boats out as streets turn into raging rivers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Around 13 million people continue to battle "catastrophic" flooding and torrential rains in storm-ravaged Texas where Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc.

'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.'

Hope springs afresh in West Indies

Hope springs afresh in West Indies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The West Indies have a chance to become the first host nation to win the World Cup.

Birthday Special: Nayantara's fashionable screen avatars

Birthday Special: Nayantara's fashionable screen avatars

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

This South stunner turns 30 on November 18.

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The AH-64E Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, and is flown by the US army.

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The destinations have a lot to offer in terms of adventure, culture and entertainment.

Incoming storm cancels PM's ASEAN trip

Incoming storm cancels PM's ASEAN trip

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

"The decision has nothing to do with warnings from the United States, Britain and Australia earlier this week that terrorists were planning to bomb the gathering."

2017 may be second warmest year on record: NASA

2017 may be second warmest year on record: NASA

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Globally averaged temperatures in 2017 were 0.90 degree Celsius warmer than the 1951 to 1980 mean, according to scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York. That is second only to global temperatures in 2016.

Bangladesh brace for Australian onslaught

Bangladesh brace for Australian onslaught

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

Australia's main obstacle during the two-Test series is likely to be poor weather rather than the challenge posed by the bottom-rung team.

Keys being evacuated as Florida readies for Rita

Keys being evacuated as Florida readies for Rita

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Although Rita's immediate threat was to Florida, rough projections of its track raised the possibility that the Louisiana coast could be targeted less than a month after Hurricane Katrina devastated the area.

Sri Lanka - Pakistan ODI abandoned after downpour

Sri Lanka - Pakistan ODI abandoned after downpour

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The first one-day international between the teams was washed out after a tropical downpour midway through the match.

Now, a pill to battle 'Delhi Belly'

Now, a pill to battle 'Delhi Belly'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Scientists have developed a pill to prevent Delhi belly -- a condition that causes cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea due to intake of contaminated food and water -- in those travelling to India and other tropical countries.

Where we want to go in 2007

Where we want to go in 2007

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Looking forward at the top destinations for 2007.

China storm kills 482

China storm kills 482

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The heavy rains and floods toppled 212,000 houses, damaged 287,000 other and forced 2.95 million local residents to move to safer places.

Kareena, Hrithik, Sonakshi, Soha: Bollywood LOVES Maldives!

Kareena, Hrithik, Sonakshi, Soha: Bollywood LOVES Maldives!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Is this the ultimate filmi tourist destination?

Beware! Your scrubber may be unsafe for your skin

Beware! Your scrubber may be unsafe for your skin

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Certain scrubbers can be the perfect breeding ground of bacteria, a new study has revealed.

Oral sex: Is it really give and take?

Oral sex: Is it really give and take?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Both men and women said giving oral sex was more distasteful for men than women.

Central America: Hurricane Stan kills 59

Central America: Hurricane Stan kills 59

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Central America: Hurricane Stan kills 59

Typhoon Matsa kills 7 in China

Typhoon Matsa kills 7 in China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005