News for 'Lungs'

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Dutchman won a maiden Formula One title after a last-lap overtake on Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi.

Bereaved Siraj will miss father's funeral

Bereaved Siraj will miss father's funeral

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Ghaus was only 53 and lost his battle to a lung ailment.

Shinde govt completes 1 month, still no signs of cabinet expansion

Shinde govt completes 1 month, still no signs of cabinet expansion

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The government was formed 10 days after Shinde raised a banner of revolt against the Shiv Sena leadership. Forty out of 55 Sena MLAs sided with Shinde, which resulted in the collapse of the two-and-a-half-year-old Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation comprising the Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress.

Tadap Review

Tadap Review

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Tadap makes sure that it reaches out to the youth, observes Joginder Tuteja.

Why Kohli loves crowds in the stadium

Why Kohli loves crowds in the stadium

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'Who doesn't love the crowd? We are happy to have the support of #TeamIndia fans and it shall be no different at Motera Stadium'

IPL: Confident Royals start as favourites against Mumbai

IPL: Confident Royals start as favourites against Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will have the returning Suryakumar Yadav's flamboyance in the middle-order as they look to bounce back against a confident Rajasthan Royals unit in the IPL at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

'Science is a team sport'

'Science is a team sport'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'Working in collaboration is beneficial and more rewarding in the long run.' 'Competition may bring personal glory, but is very short lasting.' 'Work with people who are interested in working with you instead of competing with you.'

Bigg Boss OTT: Ridhima-Pratik's big showdown!

Bigg Boss OTT: Ridhima-Pratik's big showdown!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Who is a kamchor in the house? Who is unhygienic?

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Rediff.com14 May 2022

India has entered the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time since the tournament began 73 years back.

Five workouts you can try in 30 minutes

Five workouts you can try in 30 minutes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

These short routines will help you burn fat and get in perfect shape.

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

AQ Khan, a controversial scientist known as the father of Pakistan's clandestine nuclear programme, passed away here on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85.

Hockey: India thump Bangladesh for first win in Asian CT

Hockey: India thump Bangladesh for first win in Asian CT

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

India will next play arch-rivals Pakistan in the round-robin stage on Friday.

Tokyo Olympics chief met official who now has coronavirus

Tokyo Olympics chief met official who now has coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori attended a meeting on March 10 that included the deputy head of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) who tested positive for the new coronavirus this week, officials said. Mori, 82, has not been tested because he has no symptoms of the virus and does not meet testing requirements, an official from Mori's office said. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met Mori on March 16, without providing details.

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

United fizzled out in the second half and Norwich looked more likely to break the deadlock as David De Gea kept out a Teemu Pukki shot from the edge of the area before Ronaldo struck, sending Krul the wrong way.

PIX: Chelsea lose at Southampton, Fulham beat Brighton

PIX: Chelsea lose at Southampton, Fulham beat Brighton

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

A summary of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.

Delhi smog: How to save yourself

Delhi smog: How to save yourself

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Smog can be a killer.

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Long-term exposure to chronically high PM2.5 levels weakens the ability of the lungs to fend off infections, therefore making people more susceptible to COVID-19, the scientists said.

DRDO's Covid drug: Benefits. Concerns

DRDO's Covid drug: Benefits. Concerns

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Commercial launch and supply to major government and private hospitals is expected in mid-June.

Sooryavanshi may be a Blockbuster

Sooryavanshi may be a Blockbuster

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The Rohit Shetty cops-and-terrorists action-comedy registered the second highest collections for an Akshay Kumar starrer.

Mumbai's BMC bans firecrackers, fireworks ahead of Diwali

Mumbai's BMC bans firecrackers, fireworks ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The BMC decision follows the state government's appeal to citizens to avoid bursting firecrackers this Diwali as the resultant pollution could cause breathing problems among COVID-19 patients.

Scientists identify new antibody that limits severity of coronavirus

Scientists identify new antibody that limits severity of coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Scientists have identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a variety of coronaviruses, including those that cause COVID-19 as well as the SARS illness.

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The report Air Quality and Health in Cities combined ground-based air quality data with satellites and models to produce air quality estimates for cities around the world.

Fresh charges levelled against Malayalam actor-producer accused of rape

Fresh charges levelled against Malayalam actor-producer accused of rape

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Fresh allegations have emerged against actor-producer Vijay Babu, who has been accused of sexually assaulting an actress, after another woman from the industry on Friday accused him of having misbehaved with her in 2021.

Covid vaccine to be available for every Indian till 2024: Poonawalla

Covid vaccine to be available for every Indian till 2024: Poonawalla

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Poonawalla said the price will be around USD 5-6 per dose with an MRP of around Rs 1,000 for the two necessary doses.

Former NZ cricketer gets emotional after raising money to return home

Former NZ cricketer gets emotional after raising money to return home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

New Zealand pacer Iain O'Brien who now lives in the UK, was in New Zealand to deal with his mental health issues but his month-long trip was disrupted after countries went into a lockdown mode and borders were closed to control the rapidly-spreading coronavirus. After three of his flights were cancelled, O'Brien decided to seek donations to arrange the money for his ticket.

14 strength exercises you can do at home

14 strength exercises you can do at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

These workouts will help you build strength and stamina without going to the gym.

Olympic gold medallist Van der Burgh battling coronavirus

Olympic gold medallist Van der Burgh battling coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Former Olympic swimming champion Cameron van der Burgh has said he has been battling the new coronavirus for the last two weeks and that athletes who continue to train for the Tokyo Games are exposing themselves to "unnecessary risk". South African Van der Burgh won gold in the 100m breaststroke at the 2012 London Olympics and silver in Rio four years later before retiring in 2018.

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The second wave was more virulent, more aggressive, more transmissible.'

'No need to panic about COVID-19'

'No need to panic about COVID-19'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

'If the government does its job of vaccinating all the population with the booster dose, and also monitoring the virus, and we do our job of wearing a mask and avoiding crowded places, we will be free of this virus in a few months.' time.'

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India thrash Japan

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India thrash Japan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

India, who have already sealed a semi-final berth, ended the round-robin stage of the five-nation tournament at the top of the standings with 10 points, ahead of Korea (6), Japan (5), Pakistan (2) and hosts Bangladesh (0).

Boxing World C'ships: Debutant Akash secures India's first medal

Boxing World C'ships: Debutant Akash secures India's first medal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Debutant Akash Kumar (54kg) secured India's first medal at the AIBA World Boxing Championships in Belgrade on Tuesday after advancing to the semi-finals with a superb win over former Olympic silver-medallist Yoel Finol Rivas of Venezuela.

Is COVID-19 like a thief in the night?

Is COVID-19 like a thief in the night?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'COVID-19 comes in, we have our immune response, the immune response overtakes COVID-19 in no time, usually within a day.' 'Fortunately, the majority who get infected will also be in that first category , where there is no damage and the virus is completely overcome.'

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory therapy, such as steroids, can have the risk of secondary infection like invasive mucormycosis, when used too early, at higher dose or for longer than required, they highlighted.

Covid vax given in the afternoon more effective: Study

Covid vax given in the afternoon more effective: Study

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Antibody levels are higher when people receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the afternoon as compared to the morning, according to an observational study.

Life policy: New rules for people who recovered from Covid

Life policy: New rules for people who recovered from Covid

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

People who have recovered from coronavirus infection will have to wait for up to three months before they can take a new life insurance policy, with insurers making the waiting period requirement applicable for coronavirus cases like other ailments. As a standard practice, all life and health insurance companies require people to wait for a specific period with respect to certain ailments and diseases to gauge the risk before selling a policy. This condition of waiting period for people who have recovered from coronavirus infection will be applicable only for life insurance policies.

6 Tips For A Healthy Valentine's Year

6 Tips For A Healthy Valentine's Year

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Walk down the pathway of improved habits like regular exercising, a balanced diet and sufficient sleep with your partner.

SEE: Baddy stars Kashyap, Jayaram sing away lockdown blues

SEE: Baddy stars Kashyap, Jayaram sing away lockdown blues

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The duo teamed up for a karaoke session and and the hit number Tu Nazm Nazm Sa Mere from Bareilly Ki Barfi.

Common cold T cells may offer Covid protection: Study

Common cold T cells may offer Covid protection: Study

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The researchers believe their findings provide a blueprint for a second-generation, universal vaccine that could prevent infection from current and future SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron.

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The official said in general, there are various types of fungal infections such as candida, aspergillosis, cryptococcus, histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis. Mucormycosis, candida and aspergillosis are the ones observed more in those with low immunity, he said.

What makes this IPL extra special?

What makes this IPL extra special?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The IPL will get underway from September 19 in the UAE, moved out of India due to the COVID-19 pandemic.