News for 'Lungs'

Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', likely to improve on Oct 26

Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', likely to improve on Oct 26

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

"The overall Delhi's Air Quality Index is in the very poor category with few Delhi locations entering at higher zone but that will be short lived. This is mainly because the extremely calm local surface winds which were prevailing yesterday are likely to increase slightly and may further pick-up by Oct 26," SAFAR said.

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

India had 14 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities, the World Health Organization reveals.

French wavebreaker Kante having the World Cup of his life

French wavebreaker Kante having the World Cup of his life

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Playing in front of defenders, for much of his career Kante's abilities had gone unnoticed given that as recently as 2013 he was playing in France's second division.

Mandela's condition improves, spends 6th day in hospital

Mandela's condition improves, spends 6th day in hospital

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

South Africa's revered anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was "responding well to treatment" following a "difficult few days" after being readmitted to a hospital with a recurring lung infection.

'Sanju has always been a fighter'

'Sanju has always been a fighter'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'We should wait for his statement rather than speculating and wish him all the best.'

'Motivated' Hardik ready to do 'great things' for Mumbai Indians

'Motivated' Hardik ready to do 'great things' for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'IPL is something that I have enjoyed a lot and I would like to make a comeback very strong and I'm just looking forward to it.'

Mandela's condition deteriorates, on life support

Mandela's condition deteriorates, on life support

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has been kept on a life-support system following deterioration of his health condition at a South African hospital where the 94-year-old leader was admitted three weeks ago with a recurring lung infection.

Bangladesh President undergoing dialyses in Singapore

Bangladesh President undergoing dialyses in Singapore

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Bangladesh President Zillur Rahman was on Monday flown to a specialised hospital in Singapore by an air ambulance following respiratory complications.

Heart, BP patients likely to be infected with COVID-19 again: Study

Heart, BP patients likely to be infected with COVID-19 again: Study

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China assessed data on 938 COVID-19 patients from the country's Wuhan Union Hospital. They obtained information about residual symptoms in these patients, and the results of follow up tests for viral genetic material in their body after they were discharged.

Milind Soman's Covid journey: 7 lessons

Milind Soman's Covid journey: 7 lessons

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

One thing is clear, that anyone can be infected, Milind wrote. 'Even if you have had the vaccine,' he pointed out.

Mandela's health improves, breathes 'without difficulty'

Mandela's health improves, breathes 'without difficulty'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Revered anti-apartheid icon and former South African president Nelson Mandela was "breathing without difficulty" after being treated for pneumonia, the presidency said on Saturday as the 94-year-old leader spent a third day at an undisclosed hospital. "Doctors advise that due to the lung infectio

Nelson Mandela 'responding positively' to treatment

Nelson Mandela 'responding positively' to treatment

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid icon and former South African president, is responding "positively" to treatment after being re-admitted to an undisclosed hospital with a recurring lung infection, doctors have said.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'The social distancing vaccine.' 'And the mask vaccine.' 'If you adhere to these two vaccines and go and meet people in a well-ventilated room -- not in an enclosed, non-ventilated, room -- you are probably going to be okay.'

How to master the art of breathing

How to master the art of breathing

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Simple breathing exercises to help you reduce stress

Former Palace owner Noades dies, aged 76

Former Palace owner Noades dies, aged 76

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Former Crystal Palace owner and chairman Ron Noades died at the age of 76 following a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Video: Sanjay Dutt starts his medical treatment

Video: Sanjay Dutt starts his medical treatment

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'While our family is shaken up, we are determined to fight tooth and nail.'

PHOTOS: Root holds firm after Siraj rocks England

PHOTOS: Root holds firm after Siraj rocks England

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Friday.

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Mumbai Indians will play a majority of its matches on the slow tracks of Abu Dhabi (8) and adapting to that challenge would be the key to its fortunes.

Ailing Nelson Mandela responding to treatment

Ailing Nelson Mandela responding to treatment

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is suffering from recurring lung infection, but is responding to treatment, the presidential office announced on Tuesday, as his wife Graca Machel said "it's heartsore seeing the sparkle dimming".

India allows use of steroid to treat COVID-19 patients

India allows use of steroid to treat COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

According to the revised 'Clinical Management Protocols for COVID-19', dexamethasone which is already used in treating lung infections besides in a wide range of conditions for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects can be used as an alternative to methylprednisolone which already existed in the treatment guidelines.

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Aussie commentator insults Agarwal and later apologises

Aussie commentator insults Agarwal and later apologises

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The former spinner, while commentating for 'Fox Cricket', was quoted as saying that Agarwal's maiden first-class triple century came against 'Railways canteen staff'.

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Yes, India needs desperate measures to kick-start growth. But selling off its lungs to the highest bidder to hack away cannot be the way out, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Pompeo said that the United States was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mukherjee.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala rejigs portfolio in Q2; ups stake in Lupin, Tata Motors

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala rejigs portfolio in Q2; ups stake in Lupin, Tata Motors

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The duo bought additional shares in pharmaceutical companies Lupin and Jubilant Life Sciences, along with Agro Tech Foods and NCC during Q2FY21

Delhi air quality nears 'severe' zone as farm fires shoot up

Delhi air quality nears 'severe' zone as farm fires shoot up

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The central government's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi said a significant increase in the number of "fire points" was observed over Punjab (around 3,000), Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, which is likely to impact the air quality of Delhi-NCR and other parts of northwest India.

Former England captain Tony Greig dies

Former England captain Tony Greig dies

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Former England cricket captain and noted commentator Tony Greig has passed away on Saturday. The 66-year former cricket was suffering from lung cancer.

Meet the Sherni in Vidya Balan's life

Meet the Sherni in Vidya Balan's life

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'You do not need to roar to be a tigress.'

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Members of fan clubs of various leading actors, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Vijay, also held prayers, wishing that the singer whose golden voice mesmerised generations for over five decades recover soon.

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

PIX: Fans back in the stands as Arsenal thrash Vienna

PIX: Fans back in the stands as Arsenal thrash Vienna

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Arsenal's fans had waited nine long months to return to the club's north London stadium but the 2,000 people sprinkled across the red seats had to wait only nine minutes to enjoy the thrill of celebrating a goal in the flesh again on Thursday.

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

According to medical practitioners, the treatment is especially useful in controlling disease among those who have not received the vaccine or got only one shot and also the high-risk contacts of a patient.

2nd ODI: Suryakumar set to make debut as India eye series win

2nd ODI: Suryakumar set to make debut as India eye series win

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

It remains to be seen whether India are able to add 'another sweetest victory' or if the visitors spoil their party.

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The three Indian companies are Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd and Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, the space organisation said in a statement on Friday.

Every breath we take is poison

Every breath we take is poison

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'And for the developing lungs of our children, this should not be tolerated. Not at all,' says Sunita Narain.

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivekh has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister tweeted.

Focus on Shaw, Rahane as Mumbai take on Karnataka

Focus on Shaw, Rahane as Mumbai take on Karnataka

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The focus will be firmly on India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and young prodigy Prithvi Shaw when Mumbai take on Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B game, beginning in Mumbai on Friday. Both Rahane and Shaw failed with the bat in the last Ranji Trophy game against Railways which the domestic giants lost by 10 wickets inside two and half days.

Delhi's first plasma bank now operational

Delhi's first plasma bank now operational

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The chief minister issued numbers -- 1031 and 8800007722 where people can contact for donation of plasma to save the lives of COVID-19 patients.

COVID-19: British Sikh doc gives breathing monitoring advice

COVID-19: British Sikh doc gives breathing monitoring advice

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

A British Sikh cardiologist is back on the coronavirus frontline at a west London hospital after being struck down by the deadly virus himself last month. "If you can't talk in full sentences that's when your lungs are being affected, that's the time you need to seek medical help," Singh told My London.

Lootcase review

Lootcase review

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'A whole lot of faffing around happens from the time Lootcase sets up its amusing premise and concludes it in a manner typical of its genre.' 'But the actors are such effortless fits for their parts, there is pleasure in this dillydallying,' observes Sukanya Verma.