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Mamata silent on demands of junior docs; health of medics deteriorates

Mamata silent on demands of junior docs; health of medics deteriorates

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The ongoing agitation has also led the Federation of All India Medical Association to warn that it would declare a nationwide "complete shutdown of medical services" if any "any harm befalls brave junior doctors".

Don't mislead public through...: NMC to doctors

Don't mislead public through...: NMC to doctors

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

A doctor should not use an unusually large signboard and write on it anything other than his name, qualifications, titles, specialty or registration number, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has suggested, saying his prescription papers should also have the same contents.

Too tired too often? 10 causes of fatigue

Too tired too often? 10 causes of fatigue

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Here are some common causes of fatigue that may help you figure out a possible reason for your lack of energy.

SC rejects Gujarat govt plea to review remarks in Bilkis case

SC rejects Gujarat govt plea to review remarks in Bilkis case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan also rejected the application for listing review petition in open court.

Dom's Take: Will it be Common Man's Budget?

Dom's Take: Will it be Common Man's Budget?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Dominic Xavier hopes Budget 2021-2022 will belong to the common man.

Prez Murmu urges swift rape case verdicts, flays adjournment culture

Prez Murmu urges swift rape case verdicts, flays adjournment culture

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

She also pointed out that the poor from villages are afraid to go to court.

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for substituting the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual exploitative and abuse material' with a view to reflect more accurately the reality of such offences.

2 common allergy drugs found effective against Covid: Study

2 common allergy drugs found effective against Covid: Study

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Researchers from the University of Florida in the US noted that the combination includes diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used for allergy symptoms.

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'This move rendered the chiefs of important investigative agencies to the status of daily wage earners. It undermined the autonomy and independence of the agencies.'

Decide on exclusion of penalty for unnatural sex in BNS: HC to Centre

Decide on exclusion of penalty for unnatural sex in BNS: HC to Centre

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The court was hearing a PIL by Gantavya Gulati, a lawyer who was appearing in person, seeking to address the "exigent legal lacuna" resulting from the enactment of the BNS which has also led to the repeal of section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

7 Tips To Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome

7 Tips To Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Replace processed and packaged foods with whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.

'China Went Wrong In Its Calculations!'

'China Went Wrong In Its Calculations!'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'China did not expect India to show such strategic resolve in defending its territorial integrity.'

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Strict screening protocols are to be implemented for passengers arriving from central African countries affected by the outbreak.

Over 30% Covaxin takers reported adverse events: Study

Over 30% Covaxin takers reported adverse events: Study

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Serious AESI, which included stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome, were reported in one per cent of individuals, the study, which looked at long-term safety of the BBV152 vaccine in adolescents and adults, claimed.

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The core group from Pune, which bought arms, trained people, carried out intelligence gathering and participated in all the stages of the battle, consisted of RSS volunteers.' 'The Pune group raised resources with the help of three stalwarts from the film industry.' 'The stalwarts were Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi and C Ramchandra.'

One-third of Indians, including children, have fatty liver, says AIIMS study

One-third of Indians, including children, have fatty liver, says AIIMS study

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

A recent AIIMS study, which analysed published reports on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in India, states that over one-third (38 per cent) of Indians have fatty liver or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or depressing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Joining BJP because...: Champai Soren explains switch

Joining BJP because...: Champai Soren explains switch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The senior JMM leader, who briefly held the chief minister's post after Hemant Soren's resignation, said only the saffron party seems serious over the issue of tribals, while others are indulging in vote bank politics.

Delhi detects 7 M pneumonia cases amid outbreak in China

Delhi detects 7 M pneumonia cases amid outbreak in China

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Mycoplasma pneumoniae has been linked to the recent surge in respiratory ailments among children in China.

Ready to work with India to bridge gaps between countries: Chinese diplomat

Ready to work with India to bridge gaps between countries: Chinese diplomat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The senior diplomat on Thursday visited the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters (West) to express gratitude to the maritime security agency for saving Chinese mariners over the past two years, an official statement said.

SC to share case info with advocates through WhatsApp

SC to share case info with advocates through WhatsApp

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The announcement on integration of WhatsApp with its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services was made by the CJI before a nine-judge bench headed by him commenced the hearing on the vexed legal question arising from the petitions about whether private properties can be considered "material resources of the community" under Article 39(b) of the Constitution, which is a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Congress on Sunday called for fixing accountability over the death of three IAS aspirants due to waterlogging in a building in Delhi with Rahul Gandhi asserting that common people are paying the price for irresponsibility of institutions at every level.

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGOs 'Common Cause' and the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, that the plea needed to be listed for hearing at the earliest.

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'The struggle of insurgents and pro-independence political activists is fuelled by a deep conviction that not only is a free Balochistan possible, but they also believe that Pakistan will inevitably break apart, leading to Balochistan's independence.'

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) targeting Rahul Gandhi.

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a Muslim representative will make a difference.'

1 arrested for 'attack' on Kanhaiya Kumar, hunt on for others

1 arrested for 'attack' on Kanhaiya Kumar, hunt on for others

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The police said the accused, Ajay Kumar, was arrested from his residence in New Usmanpur, the area where the incident occurred, adding that efforts are on to round up the other accused in the case.

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Airports across the country witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday after dozens of flights were either delayed or cancelled after a widespread global computer outage that also hit operations like cash withdrawal at some banks, and impacted functioning of some brokerages. Globally, the Microsoft cloud outage led to US airlines cancelling flights, but the tech giant later reportedly said its cloud services outage in the Central US region has been resolved.

'Article 370 Killed My Son'

'Article 370 Killed My Son'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'My son was not killed because he was a Hindu.'

Can wrong footwear cause health problems?

Can wrong footwear cause health problems?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Approximately 72% people wear inappropriate sized footwear which is associated with all kind of foot problems.

From beard to hairstyle, club-thrower Pranav and father Sanjeev share an unshakeable bond

From beard to hairstyle, club-thrower Pranav and father Sanjeev share an unshakeable bond

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Paris Paralympics Pranav Soorma and his father Sanjeev have quite a few things in common, the most striking being their looks -- well-groomed beards complimented by their ponytail hairstyle.

Keralites pool in Rs 34 cr to release man on Saudi death row

Keralites pool in Rs 34 cr to release man on Saudi death row

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Until five days ago, the action committee, formed to work for the release of Rahim, could raise only a meagre amount but as the campaign intensified, help poured in from Kerala people from across the world, the organisers said on Friday.

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

State school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi assured that action will be taken against the speaker for his controversial speech at a government school in Chennai.

J-K police books 3 lt colonels for attempt to murder, dacoity

J-K police books 3 lt colonels for attempt to murder, dacoity

Rediff.com30 May 2024

A case of attempt to murder and dacoity has been registered against three army lieutenant colonels and 13 others for their alleged involvement in a violent attack on the Kupwara police station, according to the FIR.

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.

Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea: Scientist

Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea: Scientist

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

He said scientists have noticed a trend of very deep cloud systems developing over the southeast Arabian Sea, and added that sometimes, these systems intrude into the land, like in 2019.

How To Identify A Toxic Bestie

How To Identify A Toxic Bestie

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A toxic friend is always complaining, or finding fault and creating drama to prove that something that happened is your fault.

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Failure in examinations, the inability to get an expected score or admission to an educational institution of one's choice often precipitates distress in students and may increase the risk of suicide, warns Dr Rakesh K Chadda.

Common cold T cells may offer Covid protection: Study

Common cold T cells may offer Covid protection: Study

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The researchers believe their findings provide a blueprint for a second-generation, universal vaccine that could prevent infection from current and future SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron.

RG Kar protests pose unprecedented crisis for TMC

RG Kar protests pose unprecedented crisis for TMC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Although there is a visible dent in TMC's urban votes, especially among women, the CPI-M and the BJP are unlikely to benefit from this'