News for 'Health and Working Conditions'

Why Nitish-Tejashwi Sacked 81 Doctors

Why Nitish-Tejashwi Sacked 81 Doctors

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Some doctors were absent from duty for 20 years, others for 15, some for 12. About 64 doctors remained absent from duty for more than five years.

Does Protein Powder Harm Kidneys?

Does Protein Powder Harm Kidneys?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

'Digesting protein is hard work for the metabolic system. The more natural the protein is, the easier it is to digest,' explains Dr Karthiyayani Mahadevan.

MLA kidnapped, alleges Cong; he says in Mumbai for 'personal work'

MLA kidnapped, alleges Cong; he says in Mumbai for 'personal work'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

However, Patil, in a video message on a social networking site, said no one had kidnapped him.

Women Must Have Cover 10 Times Their Income

Women Must Have Cover 10 Times Their Income

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'If something unfortunate happens to an earning member, the family loses the crucial income which would have gone towards paying off debts, meeting the cost of children's higher education, or towards the upkeep of elderly parents.'

ASK rediffGURU DR ASHIT: How can I quit smoking?

ASK rediffGURU DR ASHIT: How can I quit smoking?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Several hospitals have a smoking cessation clinic run by pulmonary physicians, suggests rediffGURU Dr Ashit Hegde.

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Ranajit Giri, Biprada Bag, Asha Behera and Ashok Bera, all residents of Bahanaga Bazaar station area in Balasore district where the crash took place, were among the first to rescue the injured.

Tips To SLEEP BETTER

Tips To SLEEP BETTER

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

You need eight to 10 hours of healthy sleep every night. Otherwise, your life and heart tend to fall apart, alerts Dr Santosh Kumar Dora.

Why RBI must give priority to India's financial condition index

Why RBI must give priority to India's financial condition index

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

To the extent that monetary variables affect investment, the weather, thus, looks far less clement.

Face of America's Covid fight Dr Fauci tests positive

Face of America's Covid fight Dr Fauci tests positive

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Dr Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice, is currently experiencing mild symptoms.

10 Workouts To Build Muscle Strength

10 Workouts To Build Muscle Strength

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Strength coach Spoorthi, Cult.fit tells you how to build muscles without the use of weights.

Govt says radio collar not a cause of cheetah deaths

Govt says radio collar not a cause of cheetah deaths

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

In a statement, the ministry also said several steps have been planned to support the cheetah project, including the establishment of a Cheetah Research Center with facilities for rescue, rehabilitation, capacity building, and interpretation.

'Can I buy two insurance policies for a car?'

'Can I buy two insurance policies for a car?'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking answers your health insurance related queries.

Modi's mother Hiraben passes away at 99, PM performs last rites

Modi's mother Hiraben passes away at 99, PM performs last rites

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Hiraben, also called Hiraba, lived at Raysan village near Gandhinagar city with PM Modi's younger brother Pankaj Modi.

'They killed my mum and dad'

'They killed my mum and dad'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'2,665 children killed. 2,665 cheeky smiles, 2,665 dreams of tomorrow, 2,665 favourite cartoon characters, 2,665 favourite meals, 2,665 someone's everything.'

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Some workers in India were also make to work on Sundays and national holidays "in sweltering heat, without adequate supply of clean drinking water or any breaks".

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'This is about children caring for their parents and helping them with assistance.'

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy along with restraint to deal with the situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict.

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The best possible way to deal with job uncertainty is accepting the fact that it could happen to anyone and if it does, then it is important to work on a multi-pronged strategy on how to get through it in the best possible manner, advises Sumit Sabharwal.

Gujarat braces for Cyclone Biparjoy, landfall likely near Kutch on June 15

Gujarat braces for Cyclone Biparjoy, landfall likely near Kutch on June 15

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The very severe cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' intensified into an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm' and is likely to cross Saurashtra-Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts around the afternoon of June 15 as a 'very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS)', the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

Labour code deferred; salary structure to remain same

Labour code deferred; salary structure to remain same

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The four labour codes will not come into effect from April 1 as states are yet to finalise the relevant rules, which means that there will be no change in take home pay of employees and provident fund liability of companies for now. Once the wages code comes into force, there will be significant changes in the way basic pay and provident fund of employees are calculated. The labour ministry had envisaged implementing the four codes on industrial relations, wages, social security and occupational health safety & working conditions from April 1, 2021. The ministry had even finalised the rules under the four codes.

4 Habits To Keep Your Heart Healthy

4 Habits To Keep Your Heart Healthy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Food (ahara) and lifestyle (vihara) have a major impact on the health of your heart.

Bhagwant Mann to take oath in Bhagat Singh's village

Bhagwant Mann to take oath in Bhagat Singh's village

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Mann also said that no government office will carry photograph of the chief minister.

How will govt's credit guarantee scheme 2.0 work?

How will govt's credit guarantee scheme 2.0 work?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The government on Thursday said it has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to the health sector and 26 other sectors identified by the Kamath Committee. The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) has issued the operational guidelines for implementation of ECLGS 2.0 scheme, the finance ministry said in a statement. The scheme was announced by the government earlier this month as part of the Rs 2.65 lakh crore Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 package.

Yamuna continues to show rising trend, Delhi govt urges people to...

Yamuna continues to show rising trend, Delhi govt urges people to...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The water level of the Yamuna reached 205.92 metres at 4 pm on Monday and remained above the danger mark of 205.33 metres, officials said.

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Mark Scialla had interviewed several people on December 28 and 29 on alleged health issues faced by them due to the now closed Sterlite copper plant. Rambha said the visa clearly stated that the American national should not embark on any work except tourist activities.

'How can I earn Rs 2 lakh per month after retirement?'

'How can I earn Rs 2 lakh per month after retirement?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

10 Tips To Sleep Better

10 Tips To Sleep Better

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Overthinking can be harmful to your sleep. So try to divert your mind to something that can bring peace to your mind, recommends Dr Santosh Bangar.

Is Your Job Killing You?

Is Your Job Killing You?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The key problem with the current generation is that most people don't understand how much is enough to lead a good life! exclaims Virender Kapoor.

10 most dangerous places to work

10 most dangerous places to work

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Global working conditions have worsened in 2014.

Mamata calls emergency meeting as heatwave lashes Bengal

Mamata calls emergency meeting as heatwave lashes Bengal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Bankura continued to top the maximum temperature chart at 43.7 degrees Celsius, while Panagarh in Paschim Bardhaman district followed closely at 43.5 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.

How I Trained My Mind And Lost 30 Kg

How I Trained My Mind And Lost 30 Kg

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Mumbai transformation life coach and mind power trainer Beatrice Fernandes tells us how she took charge of her life and lost 30 kg.

NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

"On space, we will be able to announce that India is signing the Artemis Accords, which advance a common vision for space exploration for the benefit of all humankind," a senior administration official said hours before the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.

After killing wife, ex-IIS officer hid in store room

After killing wife, ex-IIS officer hid in store room

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

As dramatic as it gets, but a former Indian Information Service (IIS) officer kept hiding inside a store room for more than 10 hours after killing his wife even as police teams along with a dog squad searched his property.

US confirms first case of monkeypox

US confirms first case of monkeypox

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness that typically begins with flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body'

Draft labour rules: No licence for contractors with criminal history

Draft labour rules: No licence for contractors with criminal history

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The norms, say industry experts, are not sufficient to weed out fly-by-night contractors.

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

'If you can simplify the technology, you don't need a doctor or a highly qualified technician to work on the technology; even an Asha health worker or a similar front line health worker can use it with minimal training.'

10 Foods to Control Blood Sugar

10 Foods to Control Blood Sugar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how fruits like apples, guavas and cherries can help manage blood sugar levels.

12 Monthly Goals For a Healthy 2023

12 Monthly Goals For a Healthy 2023

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Drink enough water, focus on your portion sizes, cut out junk food, start a walking routine, and stay consistent.

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Injury due to self-cleaning of ears with Q-tips or sharp objects like pencils, pins, forceps also contribute to hearing loss, warns Dr Aditi Sinha.