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The Model Who Became A Spy

The Model Who Became A Spy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'If you perform well, if you do your best, it stays with the viewer. That's how you grow.'

ASK DR JAIN: How can I have beautiful hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I have beautiful hair?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Dr Dinesh Jain shares some valuable tips.

NADA brings tennis players, National championship under its ambit

NADA brings tennis players, National championship under its ambit

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Widening its net, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has, for the first time ever, collected samples from close to 20 tennis players competing at the National Tennis Championships at DLTA Complex, in New Delhi.

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Sharad Kumar has been training in Ukraine since 2017 in his bid to win a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, postponed to next year due to the pandemic.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Stopping a Third Wave

Stopping a Third Wave

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Unless public health is prioritised over swift re-opening, the chances are that a third wave will hit India sooner than we would like.

Is your job slowly killing you?

Is your job slowly killing you?

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Men with highly physical jobs appeared to have a significantly higher risk of early death.

Moody's cuts India's growth forecast to 9.3%

Moody's cuts India's growth forecast to 9.3%

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday slashed India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 9.3 per cent saying that the second wave of coronavirus infections hampers economic recovery and increases risk of longer-term scarring. Moody's, which has a 'Baa3' rating on India with a negative outlook, said obstacles to economic growth, high debt and weak financial system contrain sovereign credit profile. The US-based rating agency had in February forecast a 13.7 per cent economic growth for the current fiscal (April 2021-March 2022).

Covid surge in India heartbreaking, US determined to help: Kamala Harris

Covid surge in India heartbreaking, US determined to help: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Describing the surge of COVID-19 infections and deaths in India as 'nothing short of heartbreaking', Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday that India's welfare is critically important to the US.

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There is no data to show this virus is more deadlier.'

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sathe had suffered multiple injuries on his skull in that incident, but due to his strong will power and passion he cleared the test and started flying again, his cousin said.

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Seeking a peaceful and secure neighbourhood amidst threat of terrorism and extremism, India and Kyrgyzstan on Sunday signed four agreements including one on bolstering defence cooperation and holding annual joint military exercises.

100 killed as Nigerian jet 'mistakenly' bombed refugee camp

100 killed as Nigerian jet 'mistakenly' bombed refugee camp

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Regional military commander Major General Lucky Irabor said the strike was mistakenly ordered by him based on intelligence that Boko Haram fighters were in the region.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The prime minister said that India has invited Germany to take advantage of opportunities in defence production in the defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

'Omicron won't be a big challenge for India'

'Omicron won't be a big challenge for India'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

... 'Or any country which has reasonable vaccine coverage.' 'The emergence of Omicron clearly proves that if we allow a virus to circulate in an unvaccinated population, it would take a form which could be a Variant of Concern, or a new variant.'

COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'The government says the mortality rate among patients is 2 to 3 per cent, but in doctors it is 11 per cent, which is very high.'

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While there were speculations that IPL will start from September 26, the BCCI decided to advance it by a week in order to ensure that the Indian team's tour of Australia is not jeopardised.

Antibiotics to be sold only against prescription

Antibiotics to be sold only against prescription

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Health & family welfare ministry's proposal seeks to restrict sale of antibiotics to check self-medication.

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

BCCI is planning aggressively to have an IPL in the United Arab Emirates provided the central government green-lights their request for a shift due to the rising cases of COVID-19.

Covid: 'If IT staffer doesn't recover in 2 weeks...'

Covid: 'If IT staffer doesn't recover in 2 weeks...'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'Companies are threatening to terminate them or putting them on unpaid leave.'

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Kerala floods: Rescue workers risk lives to save stranded pets

Kerala floods: Rescue workers risk lives to save stranded pets

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Hyderabad-based Humane Society International/India has set up an emergency helpline to coordinate animal rescue throughout Kerala. It is collaborating with Compassion Unlimited Plus Action, based in Bangalore, for rescue efforts in Karnataka's hill district of Coorg.

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

India is worried about Pakistan getting the Taliban to ignite trouble in Kashmir, observes Ramesh Menon.

Experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

Experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Scientists and medical experts are concerned about how things might look next summer, a year after the Tokyo Games were postponed.

Nestle's cumin extract patent bid raises hackles

Nestle's cumin extract patent bid raises hackles

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Company claims new use for kala jeera extract, provoking alarmed campaigners here and abroad; says reaction not based on facts.

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.

'We should get our hospitals ready for the second wave'

'We should get our hospitals ready for the second wave'

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Strengthen hospital capacity, look after patients who need care, primarily ICU care...' 'Train doctors, get PPE, get ventilators, have treatment protocols in place.'

Apollo, Johns Hopkins plan lab in Hyderabad

Apollo, Johns Hopkins plan lab in Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Apollo Group Hospitals on Friday announced to have entered into a strategic alliance with Johns Hopkins Medicine International for collaboration in medicine, education, research and setting up a diagnostics lab.

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Embrace a daily sport. Cook and eat your meals with love. Ditch the pills. Hydrate well.

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

EPS's Vanniyar sub-quota trick may become TN's sole poll issue

EPS's Vanniyar sub-quota trick may become TN's sole poll issue

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The sub-quota scheme may now lead to a ganging up of non-Vanniyars in individual constituencies against the Vanniyars just as in the past, such ganging up against SC-ST candidates was seen in the non-quota constituencies, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why sugar and salt is bad for your heart

Why sugar and salt is bad for your heart

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The phrase 'salt to taste' is a misnomer in the Indian context.

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The 21-year-old Molineux, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League, has requested for a break and will not be travelling with the Renegades squad to Ballarat for their match against Melbourne Stars on Saturday.

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Air India and IndiGo have already suspended Kamra from flying until further notice and six months, respectively.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

CEO of US university arrested, NRI students in a spot

CEO of US university arrested, NRI students in a spot

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Foreign students who are currently enrolled at the university can continue to attend classes as long as the school remains certified and the students are able to maintain their lawful immigration status. Ritu Jha reports.