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Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Do away with the table salt. A reduction in the intake of salt can help control various kidney problems.

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Production at every automotive facility, offices of information technology firms and retail establishments in the state remained shut on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the late chief minister.

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

"It appears he is not in a mood to work today," Mishra said taking a jibe at Jung.

Chikungunya spurt could be due to 'evolution' of viral strain, say experts

Chikungunya spurt could be due to 'evolution' of viral strain, say experts

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Experts also feel that north Indians could be succumbing to the vector-borne disease because of their "low immunity" to it.

Controversial godman Chandraswami dies

Controversial godman Chandraswami dies

Rediff.com23 May 2017

He was seen as one of former PM Rao's trusted aides and advisers.

This MRI scan shows how cancer would grow in the future

This MRI scan shows how cancer would grow in the future

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

PET MRI, a new cancer screening test can detect the disease in the body with greater accuracy. It can also chart out the possible course of malignancy in the future

Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi dies after 9 years in coma

Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi dies after 9 years in coma

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The former Union minister had suffered a stroke in 2008 and was hospitalised since then.

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The thanks-giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities on Sunday morning to honour the police personnel deployed in enforcement of the nationwide lockdown, officials said. It will be followed by fly-pasts by fighter and transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, covering a sizeable number of cities and towns across the country between 10 am and 11 am, officials said.

OPS drops bombshell: Was humiliated, forced to resign

OPS drops bombshell: Was humiliated, forced to resign

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

On Tuesday night, the Tamil Nadu chief minister decides that enough is enough, and throws a challenge to Chinnamma.

Justice Leila Seth, 1st woman Delhi HC judge, passes away

Justice Leila Seth, 1st woman Delhi HC judge, passes away

Rediff.com6 May 2017

She was 86 and passed away on Friday night at her residence in Noida.

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."

Ready to submit Jaya's video to probe agency: Dinakaran

Ready to submit Jaya's video to probe agency: Dinakaran

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

His remarks came a day after the opposition led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam called for a CBI probe into the treatment and death of the former chief minister.

Experts welcome euthanasia verdict; Catholic Church criticises

Experts welcome euthanasia verdict; Catholic Church criticises

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Kerala Catholic Bishop Conference president Archbishop Soosa Paikam said the verdict was "painful" and would have disastrous consequences.

DMK's bitter-sweet victory!

DMK's bitter-sweet victory!

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The DMK has performed well in the general election and will get more seats than its rival, the AIADMK, in the by-elections. But this victory won' help them, reports A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.

Sterilisation botch-up kills 8 women in Chattisgarh; 4 doctors suspended

Sterilisation botch-up kills 8 women in Chattisgarh; 4 doctors suspended

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Eight women died and 52 others have been hospitalised due to botched surgeries at a government-organised sterilisation camp in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district.

Healthcare, India Inc's latest fad

Healthcare, India Inc's latest fad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The corporate healthcare segment may replicate the success of the Indian IT sector, say experts.

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Bihar government on Wednesday issued shoot-at-sight orders against troublemakers and made tight security arrangements to ensure violence free polling in 6 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats to be held on Thursday.

'They cannot silence me'

'They cannot silence me'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'The police go into villages, kill villagers, rape women, burn homes, file false cases.' 'They want to empty Bastar of the tribals so that corporate houses can be given a free hand in our land.' 'My father was killed by Naxalites. This is very ironical because the police accuse me of being a Naxalite. If I had been a Naxalite, would I not have been able to prevent my father's death?'

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Volunteers dressed as clowns visit hospitals and old-age homes to spread cheer and dispel the gloom of ill health and old age.

Is that Stress or Stroke?

Is that Stress or Stroke?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

On the occasion of World Stroke Day, Dr PN Renjen, Senior Consultant -- Neurology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, explains how to identify a stroke and offers tips to prevent one.

Kanwars foray into healthcare

Kanwars foray into healthcare

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The Kanwar family, promoters of tyre major Apollo Tyres Ltd, is foraying into the healthcare delivery business, with the launch of Artemis Health Sciences

She has left a void in Indian politics

She has left a void in Indian politics

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'Her elevation in public life signified the end of parochial extremism and hate on a casteist basis.'

Cashless mediclaim facility set to resume

Cashless mediclaim facility set to resume

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The private sector hospitals and PSU insurers are likely to arrive at an interim settlement on restoration of cashless treatment facility at major hospitals in the country from Friday.

Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts

Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts

Rediff.com23 May 2021

"Pregnancy doesn't increase the risk of acquiring SARS-COV-2 infection but appears to worsen the clinical course as compared to non-pregnant women'

Tension with Pak to wound medical tourism industry

Tension with Pak to wound medical tourism industry

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Hospital chains like Apollo, Medanta, Max and Ganga Ram attract patients from Pakistan.

Jaya was pushed at Poes Garden home, alleges AIADMK leader

Jaya was pushed at Poes Garden home, alleges AIADMK leader

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Pandian alleged that Jaya died under unnatural circumstances and demanded a probe on her hospitalisation.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Global brokerages remain overweight on India

Global brokerages remain overweight on India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

With inflation down, the government's twin deficits are largely under control.

Protesting the trust vote, Stalin, DMK workers go on hunger strike

Protesting the trust vote, Stalin, DMK workers go on hunger strike

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Stalin, along with senior leader K N Nehru began the fast at 9 am at Uzhavar Sandhai grounds.

Pharma in 2014: Deals worth billions and fines worth millions

Pharma in 2014: Deals worth billions and fines worth millions

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

In a surprise announcement in April, Sun and Ranbaxy -- at that time owned by Japan's Daiichi -- declared an all-stock deal to create India's largest and world's fifth-largest drugmaker in an over $4 billion deal.

Business travel takes off again on a wing and a prayer

Business travel takes off again on a wing and a prayer

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Business executives are finally dusting off their long-unused suitcases to resume travel, thanks to a good vaccination rate, a drop in fresh cases, and an easing of travel restrictions. It comes as a huge relief for the ravaged aviation, travel and hospitality sectors. "We are witnessing a 40 per cent recovery on pre-covid volumes from our business travellers, signalling the return of corporate confidence in air travel," said Indiver Rastogi, president & group head, Global Business Travel, Thomas Cook (India) & SOTC.

Markets sinking: Which stocks to buy, sell, hold

Markets sinking: Which stocks to buy, sell, hold

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, A K Prabhakar, senior VP and Head - Equity Research (Retail), Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd, answered some important questions on the market.

Corporate India's goodwill deluge to speed up Chennai flood relief

Corporate India's goodwill deluge to speed up Chennai flood relief

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Facebook enabled users to mark themselves safe in Chennai since Thursday morning

Why substandard and fake drugs are rampant in India

Why substandard and fake drugs are rampant in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Substandard and fake drugs are rampant in India because of the highly fragmented industry.

Nifty cracks 1% to settle below 9,450, Sensex falls 200 points

Nifty cracks 1% to settle below 9,450, Sensex falls 200 points

Rediff.com18 May 2017

S&P BSE Midcap index and S&P BSE Smallcap were down 2% and 1.3% respectively

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, it said.

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Any NGO critical of the government is unlikely to receive a green signal. The new amendment will leave NGOs vulnerable to harassment. It was the NGO sector that helped provide compassion and food to millions of people during the lockdown. The new Bill will render such cooperation and camaraderie impossible in future, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Why doctors dislike Bengal's new health law

Why doctors dislike Bengal's new health law

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

They say new rules that make over-billing by private hospitals a criminal offence will hurt their ability to treat patients properly, says Subir Roy.