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Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

Why some people become fat and others don't

Why some people become fat and others don't

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Researchers at Imperial College London, the French National Research Institute CNRS and other international institutions have discovered three new genetic variations that increase the risk of obesity, giving new insight into the reasons why some people become fat and others don't.

'British troops far from defeating Taliban'

'British troops far from defeating Taliban'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

British troops are a long way from winning the battle against a resilient Taliban in Afghanistan, and the conflict in the country could lead to "major shifts" in military spending, said British Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth.

Disease fighting master gene identified in UK

Disease fighting master gene identified in UK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

British scientists have identified the master gene, called E4bp4, that causes blood stem cells to turn into disease-fighting 'natural killer' (NK) immune cells.

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Indian family-run business houses have in recent years seen ugly public spats between owners over control. But metals-to-ports conglomerate Essar's Ruia family seems to be an exception. Three generations of the Ruia family - founder brother Shashi and Ravi Ruia, their children and grandchildren - continue to live under one roof and jointly run the business empire.

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The deployment of the UK's "most advanced naval capabilities" has been flagged by the UK ministry of defence as a "decisive step" in bolstering UK-India security ties.

Women with high IE enjoy better sex

Women with high IE enjoy better sex

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Women with high emotional intelligence (EI) have better sex lives, according to a new study. Read on to learn more.

Scientists discover cause of premature menopause

Scientists discover cause of premature menopause

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

The international researchers have discovered the PTEN enzyme that keeps immature eggs from ripening prematurely.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Feeling low? Pick up that broom!

Feeling low? Pick up that broom!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Suffering from the blues? Well, here's a solution -- just spend 20 minutes a week cleaning your house with the vacuum cleaner or involve yourself in sports.

'Musharraf has no future'

'Musharraf has no future'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Pakistan's military expert Dr Ayesha Siddiqa speaks on Musharraf, Indo-Pak relations and the US influence on South Asia.

Indian reveals how yogurt affects metabolism

Indian reveals how yogurt affects metabolism

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Indian scientist Dr Sunil Kochhar along with a team from Imperial College London has found that probiotics, such as yoghurt drinks, containing live bacteria, can have a significant effect on the metabolism. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts, which play an important part in a person's metabolism. This study is the first of its kind to look into how probiotics change the biochemistry of bugs known as gut microbes.

'COVID infection bubble already broken at Olympic Village'

'COVID infection bubble already broken at Olympic Village'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Insufficient testing at the border and the impossibility of controlling people's movements mean that the Games could exacerbate the spread of the infectious Delta variant of the virus, a prominent public health expert said.

Your unborn child may be addicted to junk food

Your unborn child may be addicted to junk food

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Researchers say it is possible for children in the womb to become addicted to their mothers' junk food intake.

'N-deal does not bode well for Pak'

'N-deal does not bode well for Pak'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

India and Indians need to think a little more openly about other states and their problems.

'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

Study: Exercise CAN make you look 10 years younger

Study: Exercise CAN make you look 10 years younger

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Sorry, couch potatoes -- the verdict is in: People who exercise regularly do look at least a decade younger than those who don't.

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'

'IIT education is a wonderful package'

'IIT education is a wonderful package'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

An interview with Kekoo Colah, executive director of Knight Frank (India) Pvt Ltd.

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The 68-year-old former first lady was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat) cancer in August 2017.

'At 22, I am neither tired of life nor medicine!'

'At 22, I am neither tired of life nor medicine!'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

What really sets this 22-year-old apart from any other British youngster is the fact that she is the country's youngest doctor.

Is your office making you sick?

Is your office making you sick?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

The finding is based on a study that involved 1,500 school kids by researchers at University College London. The research found that while 2.5 and 4.3 per cent of kids suffer from dyslexia, a higher number -- 3 and 6 per cent -- of kids suffer from its mathematical equivalent dyscalculia.

Queen guitarist gets a Phd!

Queen guitarist gets a Phd!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

The musician who wrote 'We Will Rock You' went from the school of rock to graduate studies in astrophysics. He emerged with a book on the history of the universe and insight into interplanetary dust.

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India claimed the team dressage gold in equestrian sport at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday, breaking a 41-year-old jinx at the continental event.

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A naturally reclusive nature and a conviction for the work to do the talking meant there was very little known about Mistry even during his time at the helm of Tata Sons. He did not do a single media interview from Bombay House.

India's Top Educational Institutions

India's Top Educational Institutions

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The coveted QS rankings indicate that India is slowly but steadily overtaking other nations in the field of education.

London doctor offers Rs 10 lakh for hockey players

London doctor offers Rs 10 lakh for hockey players

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Pained by the turmoil in Indian hockey, an Indian doctor in London has offered Rs 10 lakh for the players who are staying away from the World Cup preparatory camp in Pune in protest against non-payment of their dues and incentives. Olympian and former chief coach Joaquim Carvalho said Dr James Leitao, a former student of Mumbai's Grand Medical College, has offered to help.

Is someone out to get you?

Is someone out to get you?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

According to a recent study, one in three people has this feeling. Do you?

The secret to good health forever!

The secret to good health forever!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Double vaccinated 3 times less likely to get COVID: Study

Double vaccinated 3 times less likely to get COVID: Study

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

PHE estimates that the vaccination programme in England has prevented 22 million infections, around 52,600 hospitalisations and between 35,200 and 60,000 deaths.

2nd UK licence to clone human embryos

2nd UK licence to clone human embryos

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

The British government on Tuesday granted the creator of "Dolly the sheep" licence to clone human embryos for research into Motor Neurone Disease, which affects the nervous system.

E-mails a big threat to IQ!

E-mails a big threat to IQ!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

People who constantly write e-mails / text messages and attend phone calls suffer a greater loss of IQ and concentration than those who smoke marijuana, says a report in The Guardian quoting a recent study.

Late J-K leader's son gets visa hours after apology to Modi

Late J-K leader's son gets visa hours after apology to Modi

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The only son of JKNPP founder Bhim Singh has apologised to Prime Minister Modi for participating in an anti-government protest in February last year that led to him being blacklisted by the High Commission.

'India's cities highly segregated on the basis of caste and religion'

'India's cities highly segregated on the basis of caste and religion'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Government supplied public services are less likely to be found in neighbourhoods with high numbers of Scheduled Castes and Muslims.'

First stem cell bank  in UK

First stem cell bank in UK

Rediff.com19 May 2004

The bank will accept embryonic cells as well as those from adults and from foetuses.

What sex does to a woman's brain

What sex does to a woman's brain

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

A female mind reacts much more and is more stimulated than a male one when aroused.

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

To enable large-scale vaccine studies to take place across the UK, the aim is to get 500,000 people signed up by October, which is considered vital in the fight against coronavirus.