News for 'Health and Nutrition'

Why you must watch your teen's eating habits!

Why you must watch your teen's eating habits!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Eating too less or binge eating are just subtle hints of eating disorders which may have harmful effects on your teen, says Dr. Atish Laddad.

Can french fries be healthy? Yes, it's possible!

Can french fries be healthy? Yes, it's possible!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Here's how you can enjoy your favourite snack and keep bad cholesterol under control too.

After Maggi, vegetables and milk to be tested for adulteration

After Maggi, vegetables and milk to be tested for adulteration

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Studies have shown that milk is the most common form of adulteration in India

Time has come to correct what's wrong in meat production market

Time has come to correct what's wrong in meat production market

Rediff.com29 May 2017

We need to clarify the rules for legal slaughterhouses and make sure that these can be enforced.

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'You will still want to take all the necessary precautions, which is the right thing to do.'

Why you shouldn't cook potatoes in a microwave

Why you shouldn't cook potatoes in a microwave

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Heating a potato without pricking a few holes on its skin may lead to an explosion inside the oven.

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Gaurav Mehta, one of 100 'Young Global Leaders', is tapping entrepreneurs inside rural Indians.

Ghee, butter, cheese, eggs: Yes! Sugar, carbs: NO!

Ghee, butter, cheese, eggs: Yes! Sugar, carbs: NO!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'When I give advice to my Indian relatives they are shocked.' 'I tell them to eat butter again and eggs and all that stuff.' And eat only so much rice.' 'Instead of having three chapattis, have one.' A must-read interview!

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The region constituted more than 31percent of the segment's total sales volume in 2016.

Poll: Who's the hottest cover girl? Vote Now!

Poll: Who's the hottest cover girl? Vote Now!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Warning: These hot divas might just melt your screen.

10 healthy foods for weight loss

10 healthy foods for weight loss

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Trying hard to lose weight? Try out these super foods!

USAID's Raj Shah is quitting Obama administration

USAID's Raj Shah is quitting Obama administration

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The highest ranking Indian-American in the Obama Administration, Raj Shah on Wednesday announced to step down as administrator of the US Agency for International Development in mid-February next year after receiving high-praise from the President.

Why you feel hungry all the time

Why you feel hungry all the time

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

'These are foods that are very common in the Indian diet... Naan, chapatti, rice...' 'Those processed carbohydrates are far worse for body weight and heart health than the fats they replaced.' 'The problem with these foods is that even if there isn't any obvious sugar in them, they turn to sugar very quickly.'

Four sleeping habits you need to adopt in 2018

Four sleeping habits you need to adopt in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Getting enough sleep can be tricky.

8 simple ways you can manage diabetes

8 simple ways you can manage diabetes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Did you know that mushrooms can help control your sugar level?

Why I would not support a ban on meat

Why I would not support a ban on meat

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Banning meat is cruel demonetisation. It is stealing from the poor, nothing less, writes Sunita Narain.

Stop snacking between meals! Here's how!

Stop snacking between meals! Here's how!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

the second part of the extract with kind permission from Macmillan India.

Climate change and the unfolding dilemma for Narendra Modi

Climate change and the unfolding dilemma for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Some of the World Bank's suggestions to hold back the predicted tide of fresh poverty appear to run counter to the economic policies of Narendra Modi's government

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Biden to visit India from July 22; trade, defence on agenda

Biden to visit India from July 22; trade, defence on agenda

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

During his four-day-long stay in India, Biden will hold meetings with top Indian leadership, including President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

India's hunger problem worse than North Korea, Bangladesh

India's hunger problem worse than North Korea, Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The country ranked 100th out of 119 countries on the global hunger index, slipping three positions from last year.

Dabur's American dream set to get wings

Dabur's American dream set to get wings

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Initially, hair care products such as Vatika hair oil and shampoos, Meswak toothpaste, Chyawanprash and honey would be made available.

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Creation of 115 million non-farm jobs over next decade critical to sustaining growth, says McKinsey

8 goals India must achieve to fulfil its commitment to the UN

8 goals India must achieve to fulfil its commitment to the UN

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Time is running out: Will India manage to attain goals set by the UN.

After Maggi, regulator now watches food supplements

After Maggi, regulator now watches food supplements

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The category is expected to cross Rs 38,400 crore by 2020.

Govt taking steps to uproot corruption: Modi

Govt taking steps to uproot corruption: Modi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Modi said that only governments and their initiatives will not make a New India.

Two more infants die in TN hospital, oppn slams govt

Two more infants die in TN hospital, oppn slams govt

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Two more infants, shifted from Dharmapuri Government Hospital to Salem, died on Wednesday pushing the toll of toddlers to 13, as the opposition parties called for a probe in the incident.

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Why Danone, Philips, and to an extent Nestl and P&G remain under stress in India is a subject perhaps worthy of a business school case study, says Shailesh Dobhal.

It's time India moved beyond bijli, sadak, pani

It's time India moved beyond bijli, sadak, pani

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Climate change, air quality, nutrition, even connectivity are joining the political agenda, and it will force a shift in policies.

Over half of Plan panel staff to be farmed out

Over half of Plan panel staff to be farmed out

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

New body to replace Plan panel might retain 40% of existing staff

Camel milk, the new superfood

Camel milk, the new superfood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Camel milk is an excellent source of iron and protein when compared to cow milk. It also has high Vitamin B3 and good probiotics. With the variety of nutrients camel milk has, experts feel it should be labelled a superfood.

'Women must breastfeed without fear, shame'

'Women must breastfeed without fear, shame'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Rediff readers reveal why they support the breastfeeding campaign.

The brands Bollywood won't promote

The brands Bollywood won't promote

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Actors and sportspersons are increasingly blacklisting products like colas and fairness creams. Urvi Malvania explores what lies behind the concern among endorsers over brands they promote and how will it impact both.

Half of American kids close to poverty line

Half of American kids close to poverty line

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The number of poor children in the US grew by 18 per cent from 2008 to 2014, and the number of children living in low-income households grew by 10 per cent.

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'People had said it will explode and everyone will die. Nothing of that sort has happened.' 'Our government has done a splendid job so far.'

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products.

If there is one Modi idea I can get behind, it is Swachh Bharat

If there is one Modi idea I can get behind, it is Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

'As an idea, cleaning up India is a good one,' says Mitali Saran.

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

Holi Hacks: How to protect your skin and hair

Holi Hacks: How to protect your skin and hair

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Tips for a safe and happy Holi.