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OPS Weakens AIADMK By Backing Sasikala

OPS Weakens AIADMK By Backing Sasikala

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

O Panneerselvam should not be surprised if the current controversy that he has kicked off is used to rid him of the party coordinator's post, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Don't want to end my career this way...hope I'll be given another chance'

'Don't want to end my career this way...hope I'll be given another chance'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Former tennis world number one Maria Sharapova said on Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open due to a substance she has been taking the last 10 years for health issues.

Sports can help win battle against COVID-19: Sindhu

Sports can help win battle against COVID-19: Sindhu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

P V Sindhu urged everyone to make physical activity an integral part of their lives.

10 tips to prevent heart disease and stroke

10 tips to prevent heart disease and stroke

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Dr Manoj Kumar, associate director & head -- cardiac cath lab, of Delhi-based Max Super Specialty Hospital lists simple ways to protect your heart.

It's true! Fathers who exercise have fitter babies

It's true! Fathers who exercise have fitter babies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

When fathers exercise, children are healthier, finds a study!

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Ditch the cheat day on a keto diet, says study.

How Biocon plans to fight COVID-19

How Biocon plans to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'I cannot cope with the demand. It will take us a couple of months to ramp up production.'

Must read: Facts you must know about first pregnancy

Must read: Facts you must know about first pregnancy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

It is important to visit an obstetrician as soon as you miss your first period after intercourse, suggests Dr Danny Laliwalla.

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani tells you simple ways to improve your health in the New Year.

Top 10 health hazards of obesity

Top 10 health hazards of obesity

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Obesity can lead to a lot of health issues. Weight loss expert Dr Vidyut Sodha spells out the dangers of being obese.

Live chat: Is there a 100 per cent cashless mediclaim policy?

Live chat: Is there a 100 per cent cashless mediclaim policy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Join us for an online chat with health insurance expert Anil Rego between 2 pm and 3 pm on Thursday, February 15.

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'Just like we have accepted that more Indians have hypertension and diabetes, lower lung capacity of Indians should not be construed as normal.'

'I thought I would die in Sri Lankan jail'

'I thought I would die in Sri Lankan jail'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

'Jail was very crowded, we were 56 people crammed together. All 56 of us had to use only one toilet'

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.' 'Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.'

Cyclone Yaas: Centre asks states to stock medical supplies

Cyclone Yaas: Centre asks states to stock medical supplies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Centre has asked Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands to ensure that health facilities are stocked with essential medicines and supplies to meet any exigencies in the wake of Cyclone Yaas which is expected to make a landfall later this month.

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Turmeric can help prevent cancer, diabetes and arthritis.

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Turmeric can help prevent cancer, diabetes and arthritis.

Parathas During The Shanghai Lockdown

Parathas During The Shanghai Lockdown

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'When a young Indian family who had recently moved into my locality found out that I live here, the lady volunteered to send food; she said that since she was going to cook for three people anyway, she had no problem cooking for me as well.' 'Thanks to her kindness, I get one home-cooked meal every day.'

Tej Pratap bombards Prez with postcards seeking Lalu's release

Tej Pratap bombards Prez with postcards seeking Lalu's release

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Yadav, the elder son of former chief ministers Prasad and Rabri Devi, on Thursday marched to the General Post Office in Patna with his supporters who carried bundles of postcards addressed to the President seeking release of the jailed party supremo.

Covid may head towards endemicity in India: Dr Gagandeep Kang

Covid may head towards endemicity in India: Dr Gagandeep Kang

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The endemic stage is when a population learns to live with a virus. It is very different from the epidemic stage when the virus overwhelms a population.

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India: Govt

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India: Govt

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The Union health ministry said 11 states have over one lakh active COVID-19 cases, 17 have less than 50,000 cases while eight have active cases between 50,000 and one lakh.

COVID-19 instilled good habits, feel recovered elderly patients

COVID-19 instilled good habits, feel recovered elderly patients

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

A number of ageing patients in Aurangabad, who have returned home after recovery, say that the infection has not only prompted them to inculcate good dietary habits, but also taught them to be open-minded towards the younger generation and adaptable to the changing world.

Benefit of the common cold? It may prevent Covid-19

Benefit of the common cold? It may prevent Covid-19

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, also demonstrates that the immunity built up from previous non-SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infections does not prevent individuals from getting COVID-19.

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'I challenge people just do it for a month to see how you feel, okay?'

210 new COVID-19 cases take Maha tally to 1,574; 13 deaths reported

210 new COVID-19 cases take Maha tally to 1,574; 13 deaths reported

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

In Mumbai city alone 1,008 patients have been detected as per the state health department, of which 64 died.

How to buy the best health insurance

How to buy the best health insurance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries.

40,845 cases of black fungus in India so far: Vardhan

40,845 cases of black fungus in India so far: Vardhan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A total of 40,845 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis have been reported in the country so far, of which 31,344 are rhinocerebral in nature, and the death toll from the infections stands at 3,129, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Covaxin safe, shows 77.8% efficacy against symptomatic Covid: Lancet

Covaxin safe, shows 77.8% efficacy against symptomatic Covid: Lancet

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The phase 3 trial findings indicate that Covaxin induces a robust antibody response with no severe vaccine-related adverse events or deaths reported among the trial participants, the authors of the study said.

10 stocks that FPIs bought and sold the most

10 stocks that FPIs bought and sold the most

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The FPI holding in India's top 100 companies, which are part of the Nifty 100 index, declined to 24.23 per cent on average at the end of March this year, from a high of 27.5 per cent at the end of March 2021. This is the lowest FPI holdings in India's top listed companies in at least three years. A general sell-off by FPIs has weighed on stock prices and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex is down 8.5 per cent, from its 52-week high made in October 2021. Most analysts expect FPI flows to remain weak in FY23 as well, given rising bond yields in the US and an expected earnings slowdown in India due to high inflation and commodity prices.

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.

Covishield produced more antibodies than Covaxin: Study

Covishield produced more antibodies than Covaxin: Study

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The study by a group of doctors showed that after two shots of the vaccines, 98 per cent recipients of Covishield showed antibody response, while the same was 80 per cent among Covaxin recipients. Sohini Das and Ruchika Chitravanshi report.

Patent row: HC refuses interim relief to Merck

Patent row: HC refuses interim relief to Merck

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The development assumes significance as on Monday the Supreme Court had rejected the plea of Novartis AG for patent protection of its anti-cancer drug Glivec.

Are you taking care of your liver?

Are you taking care of your liver?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'If somebody drinks heavily or has obesity and diabetes, the first step is to see a physician for assessing if they have liver disease.' 'And, if so, how much damage has been done to their liver.'

Ramdev should be booked under sedition charges: IMA to PM

Ramdev should be booked under sedition charges: IMA to PM

Rediff.com26 May 2021

In its letter to Modi, the IMA said it was gratifying to note that only 0.06 per cent of people who received both the doses of vaccine "got minimal" infection by coronavirus, and "very rarely" vaccinated people had a severe lung infection.

10 Tips To Take Care Of The Heart Post COVID

10 Tips To Take Care Of The Heart Post COVID

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

One may be at a risk of heart attack or stroke even months after recovery, cautionss Dr Ruchit Shah, interventional cardiologist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai.

8 Secrets to Good Health

8 Secrets to Good Health

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

A stressed out body could do more damage to the entire system than you can imagine.

'20 per cent Indian children suffer from obesity'

'20 per cent Indian children suffer from obesity'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Over 20 per cent of Indian children suffer from obesity, putting them at a grave risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, stated a manual.

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India's indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle.

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Morsi, 67, was attending a session in his trial on espionage charges on Monday when he blacked out and then died, according to state media.

IIT-KGP makes software to detect retinopathy

IIT-KGP makes software to detect retinopathy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The disease, whose root cause is diabetes, can be detected as well as categorised by just scanning the retina and taking multiple frames of it, Chandan Chakrabarty of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur said in Kolkata on Wednesday.