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'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

'Saw people running for their lives and blood everywhere'

'Saw people running for their lives and blood everywhere'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Shrinivas Chandrasekaran, a Mumbai-based software engineer who works as a video analyst with the Bangladesh cricket team said that initially they didn't even realise that it was a terror attack.

Doping scandal rocks tennis: Halep hit with 4-year ban

Doping scandal rocks tennis: Halep hit with 4-year ban

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Simona Halep has been banned until October 2026 for two separate anti-doping rule violations

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The assembly also witnessed a brief adjournment after the ruling alliance members pointed to remarks of Jarange and alleged there was a conspiracy to create unrest in the state.

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Briefing reporters at his office, Army Day Parade Commander Major General Salil Seth said, "Artificial Intelligence is being used for the first time to identify the best marching contingent. As you know all the marching contingents do drills and do drills correctly."

Missed the 'Blood Moon'? See it HERE

Missed the 'Blood Moon'? See it HERE

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The moon took on an eerie blood-red hue on Tuesday during the first total lunar eclipse of 2014, a celestial sight that wowed potentially millions of stargazers across North and South America.

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.

How Karan Johar Battled Anxiety

How Karan Johar Battled Anxiety

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'We tend to address blood pressure, diabetes, etc with so much instant ease, then why neglect mental health?'

UN chief 'shocked' by 'misinterpretations' Hamas remark

UN chief 'shocked' by 'misinterpretations' Hamas remark

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

In remarks that angered Israel, Guterres had told the Security Council ministerial meeting on Tuesday on the Israel-Hamas conflict that it is "important to also recognize the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum."

Budaun kids were stabbed 24 times, reveals autopsy; 2nd accused held

Budaun kids were stabbed 24 times, reveals autopsy; 2nd accused held

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The postmortem report of the slain children has revealed that the assailant stabbed the elder brother 13 times and his sibling 11 times, officials said, adding injury marks have been found on the neck, chest and other parts of bodies of the two children.

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, observes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

'I Removed Sonia Gandhi's Photo, Not Gandhi's'

'I Removed Sonia Gandhi's Photo, Not Gandhi's'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'It was my first day in office, so you cannot blame me for the missing photos.' 'I had to join the office and sit on the chair at a particular mahurat time.'

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.

Second best December for IPOs since 1996, 11 companies raise Rs 8,182.7 cr

Second best December for IPOs since 1996, 11 companies raise Rs 8,182.7 cr

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Eleven companies have launched their initial public offerings (IPOs) in December 2023, making this month the second-best December for public offerings since 1996. Collectively, they are raising Rs 8,182.7 crore this month. In December 2021, 11 companies raised Rs 9,534 crore. However, excluding December 2021, this month marks the best December for IPOs since 1996.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Nagal's court coverage and solid defence in long drawn points was the highlight of his win.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Titli: Tears, blood and a wedding

Titli: Tears, blood and a wedding

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Kanu Behl's directorial debut Titli looks promising.

Smriti Irani slams Rahul for 'murder of Bharat Mata' remark

Smriti Irani slams Rahul for 'murder of Bharat Mata' remark

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday came down heavily on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his 'murder of India in Manipur' remark in Lok Sabha, saying this is for the first time in parliamentary democracy that someone has made such a statement.

How To Get Relief From Knee Pain

How To Get Relief From Knee Pain

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Rebecca Pinto, a physiotherapist and nutritionist, has been helping patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injuries and ageing.

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Her statement also mentioned that the accused had a "blood clot" in the brain and was taking medicines for the same.

PIX: Green's century powers MI to IPL play-offs

PIX: Green's century powers MI to IPL play-offs

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Cameron Green's magnificent maiden hundred and Rohit Sharma's half century powered Mumbai Indians to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

What Are Natural Sources For Vitamins D And B12?

What Are Natural Sources For Vitamins D And B12?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Can High BP, Acidity Cause Headaches? Ask rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora

Can High BP, Acidity Cause Headaches? Ask rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora offers advice on how to improve your overall health and wellness.

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which trained a batch of Assam's United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in 1991-92, considered the rebel group's chief Paresh Baruah a prize catch and did not want to offend him even after he was unwilling to take the agency's commands on conducting operations in the northeastern state, claims a new book.

Mumbai finally win the elusive Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Mumbai finally win the elusive Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Chasing the modest target, Mumbai had their share of hiccups before Sarfaraz Khan once again showed what he is capable of with a timely unbeaten 36-run cameo off 31 balls to help his side cross the line with three balls to spare.

Day 7 of op: Security forces comb through Anantnag forest

Day 7 of op: Security forces comb through Anantnag forest

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Security forces sieved through the dense forests of Gadole in Kashmir Valley's Anantnag district for the seventh day on Tuesday, one of Jammu and Kashmir's longest anti-militancy operations that has claimed the lives of three officers and a soldier.

Sania bids adieu to Wimbledon with semis loss

Sania bids adieu to Wimbledon with semis loss

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Mirza and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic, seeded sixth, went down 6-4, 5-7 4,-6 to Skupski of Great Britain and American Krawczyk

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

"I sometimes think of leaving it, but the chief minister's post doesn't leave me," Ashok Gehlot famously said earlier this year, in part as a signal to the Congress top brass not to pick someone else for the job if the party wins the assembly polls.

Cameron Green Suffers From Kidney Disease

Cameron Green Suffers From Kidney Disease

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'I consider myself very lucky that I'm not as affected physically by chronic kidney disease as other people who are affected by the same thing.'

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going shows when its shrewd and surreal visuals lose steam, observes Sukanya Verma.

Sena attacks Pawar, likens NCP to a 'blood-sucking leech'

Sena attacks Pawar, likens NCP to a 'blood-sucking leech'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

In a vitriolic attack on Sharad Pawar for equating the Shiv Sena to "ants that will be stuck to jaggery of power," the ruling alliance partner on Friday described the Nationalist Congress Party as "blood sucking leech" waiting to join hands with the BJP to be a part of Maharashtra government.

Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown

Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The world number five Spaniard has won 15 straight matches since returning from a foot issue that sidelined him for nearly six months last year.

'You make me feel 304.8 cm tall'

'You make me feel 304.8 cm tall'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'We all have scars, old wounds that still ache. But love heals.'

Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place

Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

While India should be concerned about disparities, the fact is that whereas three decades ago about half the people had incomes greater than $2.15 a day, today seven out of eight do, notes T N Ninan.

My Father L K Advani

My Father L K Advani

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

'There is a song that fits my father. It is from the Dev Anand film Hum Dono, which goes Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...'

Musharraf in ICU after blood pressure shoots up

Musharraf in ICU after blood pressure shoots up

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was on Thursday rushed to the ICU of a naval hospital in Karachi after he developed high blood pressure and fainted.

Would You Let Leeches Suck You?

Would You Let Leeches Suck You?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Every year, traditional Kashmiri health workers in Kashmir use leeches to treat people for small, itchy, painful lumps that develop on the skin called chilblains, arthritis, chronic headaches, frostbite and sinusitis, on Nowruz, which marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar.

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'Assam Rifles have prevented a large number of genocides and killings.'