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How Saridon has managed to remain top of the mind

How Saridon has managed to remain top of the mind

Rediff.com3 May 2019

What has worked though for Brand Saridon has been its single-minded focus on headaches as opposed to other analgesics that dwell on a wider set of problems, reports Sohini Das.

London school plans memorial for Indian girl

London school plans memorial for Indian girl

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

A memorial is being planned for Indian teenager Zarine Rentia, who died after a public campaign to allow her to stay in the United Kingdom failed. Rentia, 15, suffered from the rare disease Fanconi-Bickel Syndrome. She returned to India in February after a judge turned down her appeal to stay in the UK on the ground that she could be treated in India.

Men more likely to die of broken heart: Study

Men more likely to die of broken heart: Study

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Men are six times more likely to die of a broken heart than women. According to lead researcher Dr Jaap Spreeuw of the Cass Business School in London, the study has confirmed the existence of 'broken heart syndrome. "We all know that the death of a loved one will have massive impact on the life of the husband or wife left behind, but this shows it will have direct impact on their mortality. It statistically proves that people can die of a broken heart."

Why Forbes 30 Under 30 picked supermodel Karlie Kloss

Why Forbes 30 Under 30 picked supermodel Karlie Kloss

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

What makes this supermodel different?

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Opt for foods low on salt, high in iron, protein and calcium.

5 relatable comics you need in your life before Valentine's Day

5 relatable comics you need in your life before Valentine's Day

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

These artists turning their love lives into cute comics are true relationship goals.

Crash diets, tight ponytails can lead to hair loss?

Crash diets, tight ponytails can lead to hair loss?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Did you know that wearing tight ponytails can irritate your scalp and cause hair to fall?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

'The greatest, the boldest, the prettiest!'

'The greatest, the boldest, the prettiest!'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, died on Friday aged 74, had a record-setting boxing career. His unprecedented flair for showmanship and controversial stands made him one of the best-known figures of the 20th century,

Is your child suffering from heart trouble?

Is your child suffering from heart trouble?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Paediatric cardiologist Dr Swati Garekar offers some sounds advice.

'We never treat our players as stars or superstars

'We never treat our players as stars or superstars

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Former Australian batting ace Michael Bevan says it is a combination of many factors that makes Australia a successful team.

Tendulkar out in the nineties again

Tendulkar out in the nineties again

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Tendulkar out in the nineties again Three runs shy of his 42nd century, the Mumbai batsman dragged an Umar Gul delivery onto his stumps and departed for 97 in the fourth ODI against Pakistan in Gwalior. For the sixth time this year, and second in the ongoing series, he was out in the nineties.

Setting expectations for 2007

Setting expectations for 2007

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

We are in a constant state of expectation overload. In the case of Mumbai's miseries, expectations appear so high that the outcome is laughable

N D Tiwari suffers mild heart attack

N D Tiwari suffers mild heart attack

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

The Uttaranchal chief minister is under observation at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences.

We are not anti-India, says CPI-M

We are not anti-India, says CPI-M

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

In an editorial in the forthcoming issue of party organ People's Democracy, the CPI-M claimed that a 'disingenuous campaign' was on against it over the nuclear deal and sought to demolish the '1942, 1962 and 2007 syndrome.'

Measures to screen SARS withdrawn

Measures to screen SARS withdrawn

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The health ministry took the decision as news cases of SARS were not being reported from neighbouring countries.

Is your office making you sick?

Is your office making you sick?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Can Pakistan be trusted in fight against terror?

Can Pakistan be trusted in fight against terror?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Will the joint anti-terror mechanism prove effective? Tell us!

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Catch some of the best movies features on rediff.com!

India to train Pak docs in HIV/AIDS treatment

India to train Pak docs in HIV/AIDS treatment

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Pak chose India for the training because of its vast experience in treating AIDS patients and due to similarity in social conditions and cost effectiveness, Pakistan's National AIDS Control Programme Manager Asma Bukhari said.

Pramod Mahajan passes away

Pramod Mahajan passes away

Rediff.com3 May 2006

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.

Kyon Ki: Dull music

Kyon Ki: Dull music

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

WHO chief going to the Olympics, says Zika risk low

WHO chief going to the Olympics, says Zika risk low

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The risk of Zika virus infections at the Olympic Games is both low and manageable, the chief of the World Health Organisation said on Friday, a week before the event kicks off in Rio de Janeiro. Nearly half a million people are expected to visit for the Games, many from the United States. Worries about security, the Zika virus and an economic crisis could deter travelers, with just under a third of event tickets as yet unsold. Brazil has been hardest hit by the disease outbreak, and many physicians, competitors and potential visitors have expressed fears the Olympics could serve as a catalyst to spread the virus globally.

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India's largest airline has also told its crew members -- who are working on flights connecting India with East Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore -- to wear N95 masks at all times when they are on ground.

A broken heart can really kill you

A broken heart can really kill you

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Sudden shock causes symptoms that mimic a heart attack, but are reversible, says a study.

India begins clinical trial of AIDS vaccine

India begins clinical trial of AIDS vaccine

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

The vaccine is being tested on 30 volunteers in the first phase of the trial.

Trump continues attack on journalists, brands them as 'very unpatriotic'

Trump continues attack on journalists, brands them as 'very unpatriotic'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

"When the media -- driven insane by their Trump Derangement Syndrome -- reveals internal deliberations of our government, it truly puts the lives of many, not just journalists, at risk! Very unpatriotic!" the US president said in a series of characteristic tweets.

Working on a computer? Read this

Working on a computer? Read this

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Ganguly declared fit

Ganguly declared fit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How to fight that post-lunch slump

How to fight that post-lunch slump

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

MHA said the four men were on 'routine, covert' duties in the high security area.

Check out this swanky mouse

Check out this swanky mouse

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006