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COVID-19: Are vegetarians more immune? Find out

COVID-19: Are vegetarians more immune? Find out

Rediff.com13 May 2020

There is no proof at the moment. Even vegetarians have been affected because this is a virus which travels through droplet infection and enters the body, say experts. However, people who are taking a lot of fruits and vegetables as part of their natural diet have better innate immunity.

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.

10 Films You Must Watch

10 Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.

Centre approves Rs 23,123 cr package to fight Covid

Centre approves Rs 23,123 cr package to fight Covid

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Mandaviya said this is the second phase of the Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package as the Central government had given Rs 15,000 crore earlier for setting up Covid-dedicated hospitals and health centres across the country.

COVID-19: 'Non-essential' leaves of CAPFs to be cancelled

COVID-19: 'Non-essential' leaves of CAPFs to be cancelled

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

A four-page directive was issued by the medical wing of the Union home ministry on Tuesday stating that the next three weeks are crucial in checking the spread of the virus and lack of caution can affect the forces, around 10 lakh personnel-strong, deployed for ensuring the country's internal security and border protection.

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The strident support from the hotels comes at a time when the industry is itself caught off guard with a sharp dip in both in-bound traffic from foreign markets, reduced domestic traction as well as a total shut-down of MICE business that has led the country top players by market cap to lose over half their value in just a little over a month.

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Under National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and now Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, India began to actively work on Pakistani internal faultlines with a possibility of the break-up of Pakistan as the only solution,' observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How quinoa became the world's fave superfood

How quinoa became the world's fave superfood

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Quinoa is said to play a role in the treatment of as many as 20-odd ailments, including liver problems, angina, notes Surinder Sud.

Investors rush to fund online pharmacy players

Investors rush to fund online pharmacy players

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Offline stores dominate the retail market and will continue to do so.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

Xi Jinping writes to Modi, offers help to fight COVID-19

Xi Jinping writes to Modi, offers help to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

"I am very concerned about the recent situation of COVID-19 pandemic in India. On behalf of the Chinese Government and people, as well as in my own name, I would like to express sincere sympathies to the Indian Government and people," according to the message from President Xi to Prime Minister Modi.

4 more products get GI tag

4 more products get GI tag

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Kerala's Tirur betel leaf, Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo Puanchei from Mizoram, and Palani Panchamirtham, a temple 'prasadam' from Tamil Nadu have been awarded Geographical Indication tag.

Lower India price tag may help drug MNCs

Lower India price tag may help drug MNCs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

A government committee that is looking into the possibility of pre-marketing price negotiation for patented medicines is likely to recommend a lenient view on such medicines, it is learnt. A government committee that is looking into the possibility of pre-marketing price negotiation for patented medicines is likely to recommend a lenient view on such medicines, it is learnt.

BCCI's creates anti-doping helpline for domestic cricketers

BCCI's creates anti-doping helpline for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The doping menace in India's Olympic sport has always left the establishment embarrassed and the BCCI in a marked departure has set up an anti-doping helpline so that its domestic cricketers (men and women) are aware of the medicines and supplements they are consuming.

I am recovering from Covid

I am recovering from Covid

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'A tornado... when it lands, it swirls through the body, causing chaos, confusion, coughs, wreaking damage to each organ it touches.'

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Delhi to be locked down from 6 am on Monday

Delhi to be locked down from 6 am on Monday

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Dairies, milk plants, grocery shops, chemists and petrol pumps, ATMs, e-commerce services of essential items like food and medicines will remain open, he said.

Sports Shorts: IAAF extends ban against Russia

Sports Shorts: IAAF extends ban against Russia

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

If we are to realise the full potential of biologics' ability to improve people's health, it is essential to encourage public policy and support R&D.

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Strongly rebutting the charges, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the Gulf countries are deeply committed to friendly relations with India and they are even seeking bilateral talks on the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Talking about India's close and traditional ties with the Arab countries, he said New Delhi is ensuring uninterrupted supply of food and essential commodities to the region during Ramzan as part of its deep-rooted friendship.

NDA more eager to cap drug prices than UPA

NDA more eager to cap drug prices than UPA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The impact from NELM on the Indian pharmaceutical sector is estimated to be around Rs 6,000 crore.

India's COVID-19 figures worrying: WHO chief scientist

India's COVID-19 figures worrying: WHO chief scientist

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Soumya Swaminathan called on governments to boost exercises on reporting actual numbers.

1 in 7 Indian drugs revealed as substandard

1 in 7 Indian drugs revealed as substandard

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

More lucrative routinely prescribed drugs are at higher risk of failing quality standards

'Putin is a goonda'

'Putin is a goonda'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Sholay wallah kahani hai: 'Gabbar Singh aayega, Gabbar Singh aayega.' 'But what is inside Gabbar Singh nobody knows.'

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

According to sources, all private offices will work from home and only government offices and essential services will be open.

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The resolution, drafted by France and Tunisia, 'demands a general and immediate cessation of hostilities in all situations on its agenda and supports the efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General and his Special Representatives and Special Envoys'.

Will Tokyo Olympics happen in 2021?

Will Tokyo Olympics happen in 2021?

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Japan's Asahi Shimbun, an official partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, called for the Summer Games to be cancelled in an editorial

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Central Reserve Police Force and police personnel moved to search the vehicle and came under fire of the terrorists hiding in the truck. They retaliated resulting in an encounter.

Would rather talk to Kashmiri youth than Pak: Shah to Farooq

Would rather talk to Kashmiri youth than Pak: Shah to Farooq

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shah said "three families" are answerable to the people for their failure to develop Jammu and Kashmir over the past seven decades.

NPPA slaps Rs 300-crore penalty on Novartis

NPPA slaps Rs 300-crore penalty on Novartis

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Drug major Novartis has been slapped with a Rs 300-crore penalty by drug regulator NPPA for overcharging consumers on sale of Voveran, its best-selling painkiller medicine.

Govt fighting swine flu with ayurvedic meds and isolation wards

Govt fighting swine flu with ayurvedic meds and isolation wards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

A day after death toll due to swine flu crossed 700, Union Minister of State for Health Shripad Naik said the Centre is sending special ayurvedic medicinal syrups to all states as part of its efforts to combat the influenza.

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'On January 17, we had our first meeting with the Cabinet secretary.' 'Different secretaries belonging to different departments attended it.' 'It was only two weeks when China had said there is a new disease.' 'So, we gave the quickest response.'

SEE: Stranded Indian students appeal for help

SEE: Stranded Indian students appeal for help

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'We are feeling helpless and want to be with our families.'

PE/VC investments in pharma cos cross $1 bn mark

PE/VC investments in pharma cos cross $1 bn mark

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Fund managers said investors remained positive on the pharma manufacturing activity in India, which further strengthened during the Covid-19 period, on account of restrictions imposed on pharma imports from China.

Health conditions your face reveals

Health conditions your face reveals

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

According to Chinese medicine, your face serves as a window to your internal health.

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Why must Indians adjust their time-tested system because of what the West needs, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

Omicron: 200 Million Indians Yet To Be Vaccinated

Omicron: 200 Million Indians Yet To Be Vaccinated

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

We need to give a booster shot to all our frontline workers first as if they fall victim to Omicron, the health system will collapse, points out Ramesh Menon.

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

Oxford, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trials resume in UK

Oxford, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trials resume in UK

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, as the trial sponsor, said that they cannot disclose further medical information but confirmed that independent investigations concluded that the trials were safe to restart.