News for 'Internal Medicine'

Is your boss killing you?

Is your boss killing you?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'There is no safe spot in Gaza.' 'Israeli airstrikes are targeting everything, everywhere.' 'Hospitals, mosques, churches, schools have been bombed. These are places where people were taking shelter.'

'How could she put a tattoo?'

'How could she put a tattoo?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

India supports mutual trust among SCO members: Modi

India supports mutual trust among SCO members: Modi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Modi's emphasises on transit for trade comes amid Pakistan's reluctance to provide such a facility for two-way trade between India and Pakistan.

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Police have advised people to use the navigation app 'Mapmyindia' to get around the city till the restrictions are in place.

This is how cheetahs could survive in Kuno

This is how cheetahs could survive in Kuno

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The experts said that the thicker coats, high parasite load and moisture create a perfect recipe for dermatitis with fly strike on top of it compounding the infection and compromising the skin's integrity.

Women! This is how you can reduce bladder infections

Women! This is how you can reduce bladder infections

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Physicians suspect more fluids help to reduce bacteria and limit the ability of bacteria to attach to the bladder.

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'When one was with Mother, one realised you were with somebody who was the nearest person to God.' 'She must have been God incarnate.'

Rising Covid cases: Exporters keeping fingers crossed

Rising Covid cases: Exporters keeping fingers crossed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Indian exporters are keeping their fingers crossed on account of rising Covid infections in China and other countries as it could again disrupt supply chains and affect demand for goods. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) director general Ajay Sahai said that if the cases continue to increase in the coming days, it may have implications on imports. "We are keeping our fingers crossed," he said.

80D Limit Available? Opt For Health Check-up

80D Limit Available? Opt For Health Check-up

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

You can avail of tax deduction on expenses incurred on preventive health check-ups. This provision is beneficial to younger people who don't exhaust their Section 80D limit with their health insurance premium.

Afghan embassy denies leadership change amid Taliban claim of CDA appointment

Afghan embassy denies leadership change amid Taliban claim of CDA appointment

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Mamundzay was appointed by the previous Ashraf Ghani government and he has been operating as the Afghan envoy even after the Taliban came to power in August 2021.

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'Rapists do have families. I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.' 'They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.' 'Why don't we show it that way?'

Services sector grows to nearly 13-year high in April

Services sector grows to nearly 13-year high in April

Rediff.com3 May 2023

India's services sector growth accelerated in April, as strong demand conditions resulted in the fastest increase in new business and output in close to 13 years, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The pick-up in demand occurred in spite of escalating price pressures. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose from 57.8 in March to 62.0 in April, signalling the fastest expansion in output since mid 2010, amid a pick-up in new business growth and favourable market conditions.

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Younger cheetahs that are habituated to management vehicles and human presence are preferred candidates for relocation to India, international experts involved in Project Cheetah have told the government based on lessons learnt from the initial experience in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.

Ranbaxy hires BCG, Mercer for internal strategic project

Ranbaxy hires BCG, Mercer for internal strategic project

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Consultants are working with various teams on manufacturing, R&D, etc, to assess per-month productivity of each department.

Experts for Covid test, restoring mask rule to check virus spread in Delhi

Experts for Covid test, restoring mask rule to check virus spread in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

The COVID-19 positivity rate in the national capital has jumped from 0.5 per cent to 5.33 per cent in two weeks.

Zero tolerance for terrorism in all its manifestations 'must': India at SCO

Zero tolerance for terrorism in all its manifestations 'must': India at SCO

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The external affairs minister reiterated India's position on Afghanistan and highlighted its humanitarian support to the war-torn country, including the supply of wheat, medicines, vaccines and clothing.

'We are seeing only scenes of death and destruction'

'We are seeing only scenes of death and destruction'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

'Deaths, sick and injured people in the affected areas and worried fellow citizens elsewhere in Turkiye, it's a living nightmare for us'

Ankylosing Spondylitis: The back pain that should alarm young India

Ankylosing Spondylitis: The back pain that should alarm young India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Nearly 30 to 40 lakh people in India suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis.

All you need to know about Nipah virus

All you need to know about Nipah virus

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Here is all you need to know about the virus, its symptoms and how you can prevent it.

Defibrillator gives Dutchman Blind life-line ahead of WC quarters

Defibrillator gives Dutchman Blind life-line ahead of WC quarters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Blind, 32, has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in his chest to detect an irregular heart beat and deliver a life-saving shock in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"To make sure there isn't a Covid surge in the country, PM Modi has asked us to be careful. The government is also preparing if at the Covid cases increase. Today, mock drills are conducted across Covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment," Mandaviya said.

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

National Anti-Doping Bill gets parliament nod

National Anti-Doping Bill gets parliament nod

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill which seeks to provide a statutory framework for the functioning of the National Anti-Doping Agency and the National Dope Testing Laboratory.

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The death toll in Turkey and Syria jolted by multiple earthquakes has reached more than 5,000, even as two fresh tremors hit eastern Turkey on Tuesday, reported the United States Geological Survey.

COVID-19 patient recovers well post plasma therapy

COVID-19 patient recovers well post plasma therapy

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The donor had recovered from the infection three weeks ago and again tested COVID-19 negative at the time of donation along with other standard tests to rule out other infections.

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sanjita Chanu had tested positive for an anabolic steroid during an in-competition testing at the National Games in Gujarat in September-October last year.

For me, you are not small island states, but...: Modi to Pacific Island nations

For me, you are not small island states, but...: Modi to Pacific Island nations

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The prime minister also underlined the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific for the Pacific island nations and said India respects the sovereignty and integrity of all countries.

Former Dutch keeper in frontline against COVID-19

Former Dutch keeper in frontline against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Joyce Sombroek, 29, is a practicing GP and says that with the outbreak of the Coronavirus, we currently find ourselves in a very special situation, as she treats patients affected by the virus.

Lanka's anti-govt stir ends, protestors swear by systemic change

Lanka's anti-govt stir ends, protestors swear by systemic change

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The protesters left the main anti-government protest camp at Galle Face promenade where they had been staging sit-ins since April 9, branding it as the 'Gota go home village' (Rajapaksa go home).

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

Chanda Kochhar, husband say CBI arrest 'illegal'; approach HC

Chanda Kochhar, husband say CBI arrest 'illegal'; approach HC

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar on Tuesday approached the Bombay high court, calling their arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a loan fraud case illegal. The high court, however, refused to grant an urgent hearing and directed the Kochhars to mention the matter before the regular bench once it resumes after vacation. A lawyer representing the Kocchars said that no prior sanction, as required under the law, was obtained by the CBI before their arrest.

Senior diplomat heads Indian team to Kabul on first visit since Taliban takeover

Senior diplomat heads Indian team to Kabul on first visit since Taliban takeover

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

India has sent a team to Kabul to oversee the delivery of India's humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and hold discussions with the Taliban over the aid provided by New Delhi.

Lankan PM Wickremesinghe appointed as Finance Minister

Lankan PM Wickremesinghe appointed as Finance Minister

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The five-time prime minister was re-appointed to the job on May 12 following the political circus precipitated by the unprecedented economic crisis in the island's history.

Progress made over early return of stranded Indian students, says China

Progress made over early return of stranded Indian students, says China

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

China said on Thursday that "progress" has been made in facilitating the return of thousands of Indian students stranded back home due to Beijing's COVID visa bans and efforts were on for "early return" of the first batch.

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'There is a healthy culture of learning.'

Bangladesh pacer gets 10-month ban for doping

Bangladesh pacer gets 10-month ban for doping

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The 10-month suspension has been backdated to May 28, the day he admitted to the offence, meaning the Bangladesh pacer will be eligible to play from March 28, 2023.

Why swimming's transgender ruling is important to the sports world

Why swimming's transgender ruling is important to the sports world

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The policy is the strictest from any Olympic sports body and effectively bars any transgender women

India doesn't need to ban int'l flights or impose lockdown: Experts

India doesn't need to ban int'l flights or impose lockdown: Experts

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The current Covid situation in India is under control and there are no reasons to panic, said Dr N K Arora, the chairperson of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI).

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.