News for 'Importance of Health Checks'

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!

'The government is perceived with fear'

'The government is perceived with fear'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

'No government should be viewed as authoritarian, rather as a collective institution of people,' says Pinarayi Vijayan.

'Brushing more than twice a day can damage your teeth'

'Brushing more than twice a day can damage your teeth'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Remember, your oral hygiene does not depend on the number of times you brush.

Trump promises solution to gun violence after protests over Florida shooting

Trump promises solution to gun violence after protests over Florida shooting

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

"You have gone through extraordinary pain, and we don't want others to go through the kind of pain that you've gone through. Wouldn't be right," said the president.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

What Indrani doesn't know is that even if she is handed down a sentence of not guilty by the judge at the end of the long and meandering Sheena Bora murder trial, for India's legion of armchair judges, she will always be guilty. She won't be able to change that. Ever.

When Ishiguro spoke to Rediff.com

When Ishiguro spoke to Rediff.com

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Celebrated novelist Kazuo Ishiguro, who has just won the 2017 Nobel Prize for Literature, spoke to Arthur J Pais of Rediff.com in 2009, recalling his wonderful association with Sonny Mehta, editor-in-chief of Alfred A Knopf and chairman of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, who had just won a special award.

'India can be in top 100 for ease of doing business'

'India can be in top 100 for ease of doing business'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Basu said there are a couple of big ticket items on the agenda.

Economic breakthrough? 15 questions and a plea

Economic breakthrough? 15 questions and a plea

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Over 15 years, with seven per cent growth, the Indian economy will be three times bigger.

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We started analysing young patients and realised that they had causes like undetected diabetes, which suddenly flares up during COVID-19.' 'Secondly, hypothyroidism was one of the factors.' 'And obesity.'

Musharraf's treason trial adjourned after security scare

Musharraf's treason trial adjourned after security scare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf's treason trial was adjourned on Tuesday till January 1 by a special court in Islamabad after he failed to appear before it citing security threats following the recovery of explosives on his pre-scheduled route.

'Your sexuality isn't defined by who you have sex with'

'Your sexuality isn't defined by who you have sex with'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'I was being pressurised to get married and I had to tell my family that I can't marry a guy and lead a normal life. I was gay.'

5 steps to control your blood sugar

5 steps to control your blood sugar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Here are some simple and important ways to control your blood sugar and live healthier.

What can you learn from Ratan Tata's life?

What can you learn from Ratan Tata's life?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A lot if you think of it! For starters, image strategist Avneet Kohli lists out six life lessons.

The Queen's Last Salute

The Queen's Last Salute

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi releases this week, a cinematic tribute to one of India's most courageous monarchs. In this fascinating excerpt from Moupia Basu's new book The Queen's Last Salute, the British conspire with Indian malcontents to bring Rani Lakshmibai's empire under the Englishman's yoke.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

The story of India's economic reforms in the last 25 years

The story of India's economic reforms in the last 25 years

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The remarkable feature of those reforms unveiled in 1991 is that none of those decisions has been disowned by subsequent governments in the last 25 years.

Shocking! More BSF jawans die in bike accidents than on the border

Shocking! More BSF jawans die in bike accidents than on the border

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

In a worrying trend, the BSF has lost four times more troops in off-duty bike accidents than at the borders in the recent past.

Menu for success: A cricketer's challenge prompts nutrition venture

Menu for success: A cricketer's challenge prompts nutrition venture

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Two entrepreneurs launched iTiffin with an aim to provide low calorie, healthy tiffin service to corporates and individuals.

Electronics industry faces BIS certification challenge

Electronics industry faces BIS certification challenge

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Bureau has registered just one product so far despite 1,500 applications.

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

This week was the first time Peter and Indrani appeared in court no longer married, footloose and fancy free once again, even if in jail.

How to dress for a job interview

How to dress for a job interview

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Before heading to your wardrobe to decide what to wear for your next job interview, here are a few things you must know about wearing it right.

Going cashless costs YOU much more!

Going cashless costs YOU much more!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

At a time when the Modi government is attempting to push cashlessness with coercive means, Devangshu Datta explains why cash usage is popular even in nations with good cashless infrastructure.

'My wife doesn't trust me'

'My wife doesn't trust me'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Rediff.com's Love Guru has answers to all your relationship problems.

In Modi's honour, US-India Partnership Day resolution in US Senate

In Modi's honour, US-India Partnership Day resolution in US Senate

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The incredible demand to be a part of Indian-American history in greeting Prime Minister Modi has pushed us to find more ways to let the community participate.

Centre alerts states on possible terror attacks ahead of US Prez visit

Centre alerts states on possible terror attacks ahead of US Prez visit

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Centre on Wednesday alerted the states in the wake of Peshawar school massacre to the heightened possibility of terror attacks ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to India next month.

Salman Khan's mom shares her special recipe

Salman Khan's mom shares her special recipe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Bariatric surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala shares interesting recipes in his new book.

Another dengue death in Delhi, toll rises up to 21

Another dengue death in Delhi, toll rises up to 21

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Another person in Delhi has succumbed to dengue, taking the toll to 21, with his family alleging that two of the three hospitals they took him to refused to do the test for the vector-borne disease.

Tibet issue gets more complex for China

Tibet issue gets more complex for China

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

'Information about the Dalai Lama's heath is normally not shared with the public. Its release on this occasion implicitly underscores the message that the window of opportunity for Beijing to recommence the dialogue with the Dalai Lama -- an advocate of non-violence -- to resolve the contentious Tibetan issue is limited.' says Jayadeva Ranade.

How to select a ULIP

How to select a ULIP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Confused about what the agents tell you about this investment product? Then you must read this

He gave up life in America to save India's babies

He gave up life in America to save India's babies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Ratul Narain -- the entrepreneur behind Bempu -- tells Shobha Warrier that despite the challenges and frustrations, he is living his dream.

Indian drug makers face heat of US regulator's crackdown

Indian drug makers face heat of US regulator's crackdown

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Data also show that several other leading domestic pharma companies have recalled their products from the US

Amitabh, Jaya and a musical book launch...

Amitabh, Jaya and a musical book launch...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Amitabh: "There is a very famous limerick that aptly describes my presence tonight, ladies and gentleman: A funny young man from Clyde In a funeral carriage was spied; When asked, "Who is dead?" He giggled and said, "I don't know; I just came for the ride."

How to control your anger

How to control your anger

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Handling anger can be like handling the devil -- you've got to be careful, patient, and above all, innovative, to be successful in nailing it down

Success story: Shashank started a healthcare start-up when he was just 20!

Success story: Shashank started a healthcare start-up when he was just 20!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Practo is an online health service platform which assists patients to meet the best doctors and keeps digital records.

Getting married? 4 money goals for you

Getting married? 4 money goals for you

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Financial planning need not be boring or solely be a man's job. It can be made fun and be used as another way to increase a couple's closeness and happiness! Try it!

A comprehensive guide for first-time home buyers

A comprehensive guide for first-time home buyers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Taking a home loan is a long journey, which involves many stages. The key to getting your home loan in a smooth way is being familiar with the entire home loan process

MARKET INSIGHT: Don't blindly believe preliminary data

MARKET INSIGHT: Don't blindly believe preliminary data

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

If government statistics are at variance with private data flow, chances are high that the latter presents a picture closer to reality.

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While most banks in India store all this data on Indian servers in their core banking systems, the current directive addresses new-age payment and fintech companies operating in the space

India, Australia sign landmark civil nuclear deal

India, Australia sign landmark civil nuclear deal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Friday said he will sign an agreement with India to sell uranium for non-weapon use. "Prime Minister Modi and I will today sign a nuclear cooperation agreement that will finally allow Australian uranium to India," he said while addressing a meeting, organised by industry chambers including CII and Ficci.

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Now candidates can appear for NEET any number of times.