The weight category sports at the Olympics are wrestling, boxing, taekwondo, judo and weightlifting. Most of these are combat sports and weight categories are designed to match athletes with competitors of similar size.
The move to expand the health insurance scheme's coverage comes at a time when several hospitals have complained of delays in reimbursement related to the procedures performed under the scheme.
'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.
The low-carb fad diet may have side effects, a study has revealed.
Focus on consuming fewer calories overall to create a calorie deficit, which is necessary for weight loss, advises rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.
Adding greens to your dal transforms it into to the best companion for your rice.
Beyonce and Hugh Jackman follow this fad to stay in shape.
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Celebrity nutritionists Niti Desai will be available to provide diet tips for a healthy heart Wednesday October 8, 2014, between 3 pm and 4 pm.
If any pain in the body persists for more than 5-6 days it is always better to show a specialist, recommends rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta.
Eating a variety of healthy foods -- fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds -- is an easy way to increase your folate intake, says Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.
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.
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh Friday reiterated his party's allegation that a deep conspiracy is being hatched against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and anything can happen with him in prison.
The Maidaan actor shares her diet, fitness and fashion fundas with Rediff.com.
Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.
Most people are able to lose weight while dieting but once the diet is over, the pounds come back.
Nutritionist and personal trainer Samreedhi Goel analyses some of the most popular fad diets, and assesses just how healthy and beneficial they are for you.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
'Any dietary approach is incomplete without physical exercise.' 'Application of calorie restriction/intermittent fasting alone would lead to a decrease in muscle mass, and possibly bone mass too.'
'The film industry has a lot of competition. You don't always get the roles you want.'
It is important to increase your intake of vitamin C through natural food sources, says Aarti Gill.
Dr Aruna Kalra tells you why you must include almonds, grains and veggies in your diet.
Delhi cabinet minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sanjeev Jha were present at the protest site.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate was "obsessed" with it before her wedding
Here's all you need to know about this diet, which includes plenty of fresh produce, very little meat and is known to be good for your heart.
If you are overweight, try and lose a few kilos. Watch the calories in your diet as excess weight can contribute to insulin resistance, warns Dr David Chandy.
'If, as happened in Baramulla during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the youth in the Valley get triggered enough to jump into the wider fray, the end result would be difficult to predict, especially as the state's post-August 5, 2019 political format remains substantially fragmented and foggy,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.
Dr Sameer Dolare went from 104 to 84 kg in 18 months.
There is hope for us non-vegetarians. At least some enlightened judges believe diet is a personal choice. Here's to Maansh Wapsi.
Many of our leading men and women are also all for dramatic physical transformation for the sake of artistic authenticity.
Kejriwal, who has Type-2 diabetes, has been asking for insulin and a video conferencing with his family doctor but his requests are being denied by the jail administration, party spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said in a press conference.
Protein, calcium, vitamin D and other micronutrients play crucial roles in maintaining the health of bones and joints and should be incorporated into your diet, says Dr Sagar Hingrajiya, consultant orthopaedics, Bhailal Amin General Hospital.
rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.
Weight-loss or diet management is this simple!
'It was not a natural death; it was an accidental death.'
Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, presents the other side to this much-hyped diet, and advises caution.
1982: Diet Coke is introduced on July 29 in a gala celebration from the stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York. By 1983, Diet Coke becomes the #1 diet sparkling beverage in the United States.
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar offers advice on how to take care of your kidneys.
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