News for 'Cancer'

Yuvraj Singh on how to hit cancer for a six!

Yuvraj Singh on how to hit cancer for a six!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Yuvraj, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012, said he could successfully fight the dreaded diseased as it was detected early.

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

While the cause itself is undoubtedly worthy of attention, the method employed raises concerns about the dangers of misinformation and the responsibility of news outlets in our information age.

Composer Aadesh Shrivastava dies of cancer

Composer Aadesh Shrivastava dies of cancer

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Music composer Aadesh Shrivastava who was battling cancer passed away post midnight on Friday. He was 51.

Jeetendra Visits Ailing Junior Mehmood

Jeetendra Visits Ailing Junior Mehmood

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Yesteryear actor Junior Mehmood, whose real name is Naeem Sayyed, is struggling with cancer, and expressed a wish to meet Jeetendra with whom he had worked extensively in the 1960s.

A tool used...: China blows hot and cold over Quad summit

A tool used...: China blows hot and cold over Quad summit

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Ever since the Quad started taking shape in 2007, China has been saying that the four-member grouping will be bound to fail. But much to the chagrin of Beijing, it picked up pace in the recent years emerging as a premier strategic group especially challenging China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

CID quizzes Yediyurappa for 3 hours in POCSO case

CID quizzes Yediyurappa for 3 hours in POCSO case

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

According to police, Yediyurappa has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and Section 354 A (Sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on a complaint by the mother of a 17-year-old girl who alleged that he molested her daughter during a meeting on February 2 this year, at his residence in Dollars Colony in Bengaluru.

7 warning signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore

7 warning signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Sore throat, lumps and unusual bleeding are just some of the signs you shouldn't ignore, says oncologist Dr P Jagannath.

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The annual Quad summit at President Joe Biden's hometown Wilmington is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

Michael Douglas is cancer free

Michael Douglas is cancer free

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Dr Manjiri Bakre's OncoStem is revolutionising breast cancer treatment. And has raised $6 million to do more!

'Pain is not an early sign of breast cancer'

'Pain is not an early sign of breast cancer'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Dear female friends, beware of lumps, bloody discharge and puckered skin.

Cancer death cases at DAE exaggerated

Cancer death cases at DAE exaggerated

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Overall, data and its analysis used in the reports prove that members of staff of DAE, like others, are prone to cancer and suicides! No more, no less! Sensational reports have the potential to do infinite damage to our nation's nuclear energy programe and create unwanted fear, says Dr K S Parthasarathy.

10 Ways Sugar Harms Your Body

10 Ways Sugar Harms Your Body

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Regular, uncontrolled consumption of sugar can raise blood pressure, increase inflammation and contribute to obesity, all of which strain the heart, warns Dr Anu Gaikwad.

Northeast tops cancer charts

Northeast tops cancer charts

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

When it comes to age adjusted incidence rates of other common types like cancer of uterine cervix and breast (for female), the northeastern states were not far behind. Mizoram ranked third in the country in these types.

Non-bailable warrant issued against ex-CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case

Non-bailable warrant issued against ex-CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The crime investigation department, probing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act case against Yediyurappa, had earlier summoned him for questioning.

Not happy with Zelenskyy's criticism of Modi visit, India tells Ukraine

Not happy with Zelenskyy's criticism of Modi visit, India tells Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow, India has conveyed to Kyiv its displeasure over the remarks, diplomatic sources said on Monday.

Chess: International Master Varugeese Koshy passes away

Chess: International Master Varugeese Koshy passes away

Rediff.com9 May 2024

International Master, renowned trainer and a mentor to many aspirants, Varugeese Koshy, has passed away. He was 66.

Indian cricketers to bat for cancer charity event

Indian cricketers to bat for cancer charity event

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

A galaxy of sports stars including currnet India captain Virat Kohli and the legendary Sunil Gavaskar will help raise funds for the underprivileged children battling cancer, on November 18.

Dream Run beckons this cancer survivor!

Dream Run beckons this cancer survivor!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

'I might die a little earlier than others, but I have time to finish off unfinished businesses.'

Cut your cancer risk: Go veg!

Cut your cancer risk: Go veg!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The risk of cancer in vegetarians is about 50 per cent lower than among people who eat meat on a regular basis.

Pfizer moves US court against Aurobindo, Dr Reddy's over cancer drug

Pfizer moves US court against Aurobindo, Dr Reddy's over cancer drug

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Pfizer Inc and its group companies filed a petition in a US court against Aurobindo Pharma Ltd and Dr Reddy's Laboratories alleging that the Indian drug-makers were planning separately to come out with generic versions of its blockbuster multi-billion dollar drug Ibrance (palbociclib) before expiration of its patent.

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Patients from any part of the country will soon need to travel no more than three hours for treatment of the kind available in large metros.

Yuvraj's fight against cancer made him a role model: VVS Laxman

Yuvraj's fight against cancer made him a role model: VVS Laxman

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The way cricketer Yuvraj Singh conquered cancer and then came back on the field with renewed vigour made him a role model for others, former India batsman V V S Laxman said.

How yoga benefits breast cancer patients

How yoga benefits breast cancer patients

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Yoga regulates stress and fights fatigue in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Yuvraj Singh launches cancer-awareness program

Yuvraj Singh launches cancer-awareness program

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, who recently won his battle against cancer, on Saturday, launched 'YouWe Can', an initiative dedicated to raise cancer-awareness.

Night shifts can cause cancer

Night shifts can cause cancer

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

It's a wake up call for all those busy working at odd hours in offices -- working in night shifts can cause cancer by disrupting your body clock.

Top 12 foods that help FIGHT cancer

Top 12 foods that help FIGHT cancer

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

February 4 is World Cancer Day. We bring you the dozen foods that will help you fight cancer.

Oregano may fight prostate cancer: Study

Oregano may fight prostate cancer: Study

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Oregano, the common seasoning herb, could possess properties to combat prostate cancer, says Dr Supriya Bavadekar, assistant professor, pharmacology, Long Island University, New York.

Setback for Kejriwal as SC registry refuses urgent listing of bail plea

Setback for Kejriwal as SC registry refuses urgent listing of bail plea

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The apex court registry refused to accept the application, saying since Kejriwal was given liberty to move the trial court for regular bail, the plea is not maintainable.

Dogs can smell cancer

Dogs can smell cancer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Breast cancer awareness: How helpful is Dr Google?

Breast cancer awareness: How helpful is Dr Google?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Women, although open to using the internet for health information, reported feeling overwhelmed by what they found.

Locks of love for cancer patients

Locks of love for cancer patients

Rediff.com21 May 2014

A group of young girls from Chennai shaved off their heads earlier this year. That donation has gone for a special cause. Read on!

Parrikar suffering from pancreatic cancer: Goa health minister

Parrikar suffering from pancreatic cancer: Goa health minister

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The state government had not issued any statement or made any comment about the health condition of Parrikar, who is currently recuperating at his private residence after undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.

3 days in US: This is PM Modi's itinerary

3 days in US: This is PM Modi's itinerary

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

New initiatives to boost cooperation to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific, ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and addressing concerns of the global South will be the focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the US beginning Saturday.

Vegetarian diet reduces cancer risk

Vegetarian diet reduces cancer risk

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Researchers, who analysed 52,700 men and women, found that those who did not eat meat had significantly fewer cancers overall than those who did. In the study, researchers looked at men and women aged between 20 and 89, recruited in the United Kingdom in the 1990s. The volunteers were divided into meat-eaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians and vegans.There was a significantly lower incidence of all cancers among the fish-eaters and vegetarians compared with the meat eaters.

What Sitharaman's 7th Budget has in store for us

What Sitharaman's 7th Budget has in store for us

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Highlights of the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Northeast more prone to cancer

Northeast more prone to cancer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The National Cancer Registry Programme was started by ICMR with a network of cancer registries across the country in December 1981.

Shoaib regales cancer kids

Shoaib regales cancer kids

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

I thought I had COVID, but it was cancer: Navarro

I thought I had COVID, but it was cancer: Navarro

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Suarez Navarro completed her chemotherapy in January, a milestone moment after her life was turned upside down.

Marijuana slashes cancer risk: Study

Marijuana slashes cancer risk: Study

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

A team of Spanish researchers have found that Delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the main active component of marijuana, induces death of various human brain cancer cell lines and primary cultured human brain cancer cells by a process known as autophagy.