News for 'Hygiene'

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'In the current scenario e-commerce delivery is flourishing, driving demand.'

Now, order 5-star meals at home!

Now, order 5-star meals at home!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

What India's top restaurants are doing to satisfy your food cravings.

isClean: A Rediff Labs app to help you find clean toilets

isClean: A Rediff Labs app to help you find clean toilets

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Rediff labs have created a platform called isClean which allows people to rate the cleanliness of nearby public toilets used by them.

We don't even know who the poor really are!

We don't even know who the poor really are!

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'I worry that the suffering of these people might be as invisible as the people themselves,' observes Geetanjali Krishna.

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Kenin, Andreescu to be part of team event in Charleston in June

No Aarogya Setu? Fliers can give self-declaration

No Aarogya Setu? Fliers can give self-declaration

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The ministry of civil aviation said on Thursday that about a third of operations will be allowed under strict norms when domestic flight services restart on Monday after a two-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, and all the airlines will have to adhere to the upper and lower limits of fares prescribed by the government.

Angry IOA boss Batra slams national sports federations

Angry IOA boss Batra slams national sports federations

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Indian athletes led the way in providing the Indian Olympic Association their feedback on how to restart national camps amid the coronavirus pandemic but a lot of national federations missed the deadline for submission of response, leaving IOA president Narinder Batra disappointed. On May 5, the IOA, while conceding that the risk of athletes losing motivation in the ongoing lockdown is real, sought their views along with those of coaches and other stakeholders on how to restart outdoor training.

Amenities offered in the rail budget to make your life easy

Amenities offered in the rail budget to make your life easy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

You will see purified drinking water, focus on cleanliness, and ticketing reforms.

Will a tampon make you lose your virginity?

Will a tampon make you lose your virginity?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Tampons are specially designed to softly go into the vagina without breaking the hymen, explains Gauri Singhal.

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Many are testing hybrid models including getting small batches to work, rotating staff every week, introducing shifts and allowing certain functions to operate from office in small numbers.

PHOTOS: What is Tendulkar up to in Bhutan

PHOTOS: What is Tendulkar up to in Bhutan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The Indian cricketing legend is in Bhutan to speard awareness about UNICEF Handwash initiative.

When Bollywood did housework!

When Bollywood did housework!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Sukanya Verma shows us how Bollywood has depicted housework on the big screen.

J-K reports first Covid death, 65-yr-old man succumbs

J-K reports first Covid death, 65-yr-old man succumbs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The 65-year-old man hailed from the Hyderpora area of Srinagar, while the two minors -- seven years old and eight months old -- who tested positive for the coronavirus are also from the city.

Bundesliga's Dynamo Dresden squad put in quarantine

Bundesliga's Dynamo Dresden squad put in quarantine

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Lends blow to league's plans to resume on May 16.

COVID-19: The threat from people with no symptoms

COVID-19: The threat from people with no symptoms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Testing is a very good strategy if only symptomatic people are transmitting the disease.' 'Here asymptomatic people, with minimum, trivial symptoms, are transmitting too.' 'Testing, treating, tracing contacts and quarantining them -- yes, it will work up to a certain extent.' 'But more important is physical distancing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and cocooning, protecting with reverse quarantining the most vulnerable people, senior citizens, people with other major medical problems.' 'To me, that makes much more sense.'

5 simple tips to protect your privacy online

5 simple tips to protect your privacy online

Rediff.com8 May 2020

When given an option of signing up to a service that is new to you, check for social signups via established products like Google, Facebook, Twitter etc.

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Rediff.com5 May 2020

La Liga's organising body announced on Monday that all clubs would begin testing their players this week as part of the first phase of a four-step protocol to return to playing matches, without spectators, in June.

Homeopathy, Unani prevent coronavirus, claims govt

Homeopathy, Unani prevent coronavirus, claims govt

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

It also mentioned some Ayurvedic practices which can help recess the symptoms of respiratory tract in possible coronavirus infected cases.

12 simple habits for overall fitness

12 simple habits for overall fitness

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Start your day with tulsi and ginger tea, suggests Dr Vivek Chandel.

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions

Maha legislative council polls to be held on May 21: EC

Maha legislative council polls to be held on May 21: EC

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The polls were deferred due to the spread of coronavirus.

How Indians will travel in 2021

How Indians will travel in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The future of travel is increasingly shifting to focus on experiences that positively impact one's overall wellness.

Shooting's national camp to resume from August 1, attendance compulsory

Shooting's national camp to resume from August 1, attendance compulsory

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The NRAI is also working on organising 'bilateral engagements for its Olympic squad' subject to approval of the government and the Sports Authority of India.

New Covid lineage identified, 2nd in India after 'double mutant' virus

New Covid lineage identified, 2nd in India after 'double mutant' virus

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The new lineage called B.1.618 is distinct from the B.1.617, also known as the 'double mutant' virus that contains two mutations, E484Q and L245R, and is believed to be behind the powerful second COVID-19 wave sweeping through India.

Early detection of COVID cases has resulted in low fatality: Vardhan

Early detection of COVID cases has resulted in low fatality: Vardhan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The minister, who visited the Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre at Chhattarpur to review its COVID-19 management status, also said that "our success" can be seen in the recovery rate which is almost 63 per cent at present.

Allow sale of non-essentials: Retailers to govt

Allow sale of non-essentials: Retailers to govt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Retailers are also demanding that home delivery across all forms of retail should be allowed to ensure a level playing field.

Coaches request NRAI to hold camp for Olympic-bound shooters

Coaches request NRAI to hold camp for Olympic-bound shooters

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has received a request from the chief coaches in rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines to organise a one-month camp for the Olympic core group to ensure better preparation.

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SOPs, issued against the backdrop of the government's plans to open up the economy, say an entire office building need not be closed if one or two cases of COVID-19 are reported there and work can resume after disinfection as per the laid down protocols. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours and all the staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, the ministry said in its 'SOPs on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices'.

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

According to the 'SOP for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers: In the context of COVID-19', a seating arrangement has to be made to ensure a distance of 6 feet between chairs, desks etc and the teaching faculty will ensure that they themselves and students wear masks throughout the conduct of the teaching/guidance activities.

What NOT to eat this monsoon

What NOT to eat this monsoon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Don't let the monsoon showers affect your hygiene. Follow these precautions to stay healthy.

Infographic: 13 states have more mobile phones than toilets

Infographic: 13 states have more mobile phones than toilets

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

In 13 states and two Union territories, more households have a mobile phone than a toilet.

Budget 2018-19:What's costlier, what's cheaper

Budget 2018-19:What's costlier, what's cheaper

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Many imported things became costlier as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday hiked customs duties on these products in the Union Budget 2018-19.

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

One reason for the surge in cases is the spread of infection at large weddings. Weddings turned out to be super spreaders.

Awaiting branded food on trains? Wait for some more time!

Awaiting branded food on trains? Wait for some more time!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Rail travellers will have to wait for a few more days to get branded, ready-to-eat eals on their journeys as Railways and packaged food manufacturers are busy sorting out pricing issues.

Govt advises people to wear homemade masks in public

Govt advises people to wear homemade masks in public

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The government said the use of such masks will help in protecting the community at large

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai are among the popular destinations.

Avoid tobacco, alcohol to cope with lockdown boredom, says Govt

Avoid tobacco, alcohol to cope with lockdown boredom, says Govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

It also urged people not to shun or judge those who are suffering from the infection, which has claimed 32 lives and affected 1,251 people in the country.

Olympics postponement rekindles Dipa Karmakar's hopes

Olympics postponement rekindles Dipa Karmakar's hopes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Dipa Karmakar has been struggling with injuries ever since she underwent a surgery to treat an ACL injury in 2017.

India Inc opens its coffers for PM-CARES Fund

India Inc opens its coffers for PM-CARES Fund

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

From offering office premises that can be converted into isolation wards to earmarking funds to be used for procuring kits, ventilators as well as personal protective equipment for health care workers, India Inc has put a united front to combat the unprecedented crisis facing the country.