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Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The police said the woman has a postgraduate degree in social work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, has been a research fellow, and has over eight years of experience in the social sector.

Buying Packaged Food? 9 Things To Check

Buying Packaged Food? 9 Things To Check

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

If a product claims to be 'Made with Natural Ingredients', this may mean that one ingredient is natural. However it does not mean the product is 100% natural, cautions Pavitra K, lead, new product development, True Elements.

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.

Buying health insurance? 7 things you must know

Buying health insurance? 7 things you must know

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Keep a check on the waiting period and exclusions while buying a health insurance plan and see if it fits your requirements.

'Help! I'm Stuck In Rs 15 Lakh Debt'

'Help! I'm Stuck In Rs 15 Lakh Debt'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Can Egg, Gluten, Diary Cause Bloating?

Can Egg, Gluten, Diary Cause Bloating?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Shreya Shah answers diet and nutrition related questions.

After curbing import of toys, India to turn tap off for Chinese fans, smart meters

After curbing import of toys, India to turn tap off for Chinese fans, smart meters

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

We are looking at bringing quality control orders for mass production items such as smart meters and ceiling fans. This will benefit our own industry and consumers, a government official said.

'Should I Sell MFs For Son's BTech?'

'Should I Sell MFs For Son's BTech?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

How to lead a stress-free life

How to lead a stress-free life

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Dr Manorma Bhutani, director at Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis La Femme explains how women can lead a healthy life.

'We Have Begged For Justice'

'We Have Begged For Justice'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Justice may or may not happen, but who are those people who did this to her?' 'If the hospital authorities had helped us that day, or the police, then the real culprits would have been caught.' 'Getting justice for my daughter is my goal now and I want the CM to remember that.'

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'The BJP lacks a credible mass leader who matches Mamata Banerjee's popularity.' 'Given the division of votes among Opposition parties, the West Bengal government's dole-giving strategy, and the consolidation of the poor, significant sections of scheduled caste groups and Muslim minorities behind the ruling party, it will be difficult to dislodge the Trinamool from power.'

Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner

Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Follow these handy tips on to run the marathon without hurting your body.

5 Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack

5 Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

If you suddenly feel fatigued or tired after doing something you had no problem doing in the past -- like climbing the stairs or carrying groceries from the car -- please see your doctor immediately.

How to buy the best health insurance

How to buy the best health insurance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries.

How Diabetic Neuropathy Affects Your Feet

How Diabetic Neuropathy Affects Your Feet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

It is important for diabetics to take adequate care of their legs, wear cushioned footwear, check for cuts and wounds and keep the feet clean and dry at all times, says diabetologist Dr Anu Gaikwad.

Why it's important to maintain a healthy credit record

Why it's important to maintain a healthy credit record

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

If you score well in your credit report with anything between 700 and 900 points, your demand will be easily processed and approved.

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Delhi Metro on Thursday said it has withdrawn a poster on breast cancer awareness that asked women 'to check your oranges' but the questions remained -- does the metaphor obscure the message, does it help women in a cloistered society get comfortable or more awkward by sexualising a body part.

How To Control Thyroid, Diabetes

How To Control Thyroid, Diabetes

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini offers expert advice on how you can manage your overall health and fitness.

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

Too Much Screen Time? How You Can Protect Your Eyes

Too Much Screen Time? How You Can Protect Your Eyes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Every 20 minutes take at least a 20-second break and look at something which is 20 feet away from you. This exercise helps in relaxing the eye muscles and reduces fatigue, suggests ophthalmologist and aesthetic surgeon Dr Sneha Shah.

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Ashish Mehrotra, MD and CEO, Max Bupa Health Insurance, explains the changes we can expect in health insurance this year.

What You Must Know About Prostate Cancer

What You Must Know About Prostate Cancer

Rediff.com22 May 2024

While the exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown, factors such as genetics, a sedentary lifestyle and hormonal imbalances may contribute to its development.

What's Quiet Vacationing?

What's Quiet Vacationing?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Quiet vacationing is a valuable tool to manage stress and maintain well-being during busy periods. It's not a replacement for a full vacation but a way to cope with breaks.

STUNNING Travel Photographs

STUNNING Travel Photographs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Wondeful shots of African women and giraffes roaming Kenyan grasslands were judged the most outstanding photographs of the year.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The former minister said even days before the Centre issued guidelines and protocols in identifying and containing the disease, the state commenced its preparations to fight the possible outbreak of the disease.

Covid wave: Govt speeds up import approval for 17 medical equipment

Covid wave: Govt speeds up import approval for 17 medical equipment

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Recently, the finance ministry waived off basic customs duty and health cess on imported oxygen and related equipment for three years.

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states in view of the recent surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the world, he said, "The Centre and states need to work in tandem and in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for Covid prevention and management."

What Are Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships?

What Are Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

In ethical non-monogamy, individuals have romantic or sexual relationships with several partners, states rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

7 Tips To Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome

7 Tips To Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Replace processed and packaged foods with whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.

Covid impact: Imports of digital thermometers rise 2,410%

Covid impact: Imports of digital thermometers rise 2,410%

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

From Covid-19 essentials, such as Vitamin C supplements and thermometers, to bicycles, laptops, and personal weighing scales, demand for certain items galloped during last financial year as the pandemic altered what Indians used on a day-to-day basis. Imports of outdoor sports equipment, handbags for women, and dentures, among others, plummeted. With outdoor activities coming to a halt last year and schools functioning virtually, imports of sports goods witnessed a decline, while inbound shipments of laptops and battery chargers saw a sharp uptick, according to the import data for the financial year 2020-21.

FSSAI launches probe into MDH and Everest products

FSSAI launches probe into MDH and Everest products

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has commissioned a quality check on MDH and Everest products. This follows complaints that several popular spice mixes of the two leading brands contained traces of ethylene oxide more than the permissible levels, official sources said. This move by FSSAI comes after Hong Kong and Singapore recalled variants of the two masala majors' products in their countries.

Is Stage 3 Breast Cancer Curable?

Is Stage 3 Breast Cancer Curable?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

While advanced stages of cancer may not be completely curable, with timely awareness, appropriate diagnosis and medical intervention, you can try to improve the symptoms and prolong your life span.

More testing, check hotspots: Centre to states on 'Omicron'

More testing, check hotspots: Centre to states on 'Omicron'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

As a proactive step, the government has already placed nations, where this VoC has been found, in the category of 'at risk' countries for additional follow-up measures of international travellers coming into lndia from these destinations, he said in a letter dated November 27.

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Nayagam PP counsels students and aspiring professionals on how to pick the right courses and scale up in your career.

Pharma companies fight fakes with smart packaging

Pharma companies fight fakes with smart packaging

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Indian pharmaceutical companies are stepping up their efforts to combat the problem of counterfeit drugs, employing a variety of strategies, from packaging innovations to engaging private investigation agencies. The stakes are high, as counterfeit medicines not only harm consumers but also tarnish the reputation of leading brands.

How healthy are you credit wise?

How healthy are you credit wise?

Rediff.com14 May 2013

It is usually seen that borrowers fail to understand the intricacies of the credit system resulting in heavy debt, sometimes to the point of bankruptcy.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

While it's important to work towards saving your marriage, you must also be willing to accept that the outcome may not be what you hope for, says Dr Ashish Sehgal.