News for 'Lungs'

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in Okhla a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, his family said.

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

In Indranee Ghosh's latest book you will discover some untold secrets about the hill station in the north east of India.

How do plasma banks work? Experts answer

How do plasma banks work? Experts answer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Plasma is separated from the blood of donors using a plasmapheresis machine. ILBS has 10 of these machines at present, and two more are expected to arrive soon, the senior doctor at ILBS said.

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Halep to begin new season without coach

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Halep to begin new season without coach

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

'Cancer is not incurable'

'Cancer is not incurable'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Cancer surgeon Dr Ramakant Deshpande answers the most crucial questions on the disease. And offers very important advice on ensuring yourself a healthy, everyday life.

Author Mahasweta Devi critical, under observation

Author Mahasweta Devi critical, under observation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Doctors at the Belle Vue Clinic hospital said her health had improved during the last few days but now it has started deteriorating again.

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Yuvraj Singh played pivotal roles in India winning the 2011 World Cup and the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

This was Mumbai's second successive win after they had beaten Delhi in the lung-opener.

Michael Jackson is fine

Michael Jackson is fine

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Michael Jackson's camp has denied that the King of Pop is suffering from life-threatening lung disease and needs a lung transplant terming such reports as 'total fabrication'.

'Many times we miss the cancer symptoms'

'Many times we miss the cancer symptoms'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'Live a healthy lifestyle. Like what our parents taught us. Like our parents' parents taught them.' 'We become obese. In obesity the chance of cancer increases.' 'Any new symptom? Please talk to your doctor. Some screening test might need to be done.'

Lockdown brings Delhi pollution levels to half: CPCB

Lockdown brings Delhi pollution levels to half: CPCB

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The CPCB said reduction in PM10 and PM2.5 levels primarily indicate depletion in combustion and industrial sources of pollution which are common to both fractions of particulate matter.

Impressive Djokovic beats Dimitrov as Nadal pulls out

Impressive Djokovic beats Dimitrov as Nadal pulls out

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Novak Djokovic reached the Paris Masters final for the sixth time

'Rishabh Pant is the next big thing'

'Rishabh Pant is the next big thing'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Pant showed his heroics with the bat once again and played a match-winning unbeaten 78 off just 27 balls for Delhi Capitals

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Peepli [Live] actor Sitaram Panchal passes away

Peepli [Live] actor Sitaram Panchal passes away

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The actor, 54, passed away early morning today after battling kidney and lung cancer.

With 2.4 lakh tests, India still has a long way to go

With 2.4 lakh tests, India still has a long way to go

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Experts feel the figures are modest for a count of the size of 1.3 billion and "much more number of tests" are needed to combat COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

Soccer PICS: AC Milan thrash Bologna 5-1; Norwich lose

Soccer PICS: AC Milan thrash Bologna 5-1; Norwich lose

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

IMAGES from football matches played in the Serie A and the English Premier League on Saturday.

Rajnath on no-first-strike: Hiss of the cobra

Rajnath on no-first-strike: Hiss of the cobra

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

While we have to hiss loudly and do the lunging bit to keep our foes on their toes, that's only a tactical matter. What is the strategic goal? What is the end game? In my opinion, there is only one possible end game: the unwinding of Pakistan into several pieces: Balochistan, Sind, Balawaristan (Gilgit, Baltistan, the rest of PoK), the Pashtun area Khyber Pakhtunwa which will merge with Afghanistan, and the rump Punjab, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Vitamin D deficiency? What you must know!

Vitamin D deficiency? What you must know!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

How the lack of Vitamin D affects your health and what you can do about it.

ASK KOMAL: How can I beat belly fat?

ASK KOMAL: How can I beat belly fat?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Lack of physical exercise lowers the body's lean mass, reduces the metabolic rate and causes increase in fat percentage, warns Komal Jethmalani.

Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Meet the cutest food connoisseur Los Angeles has ever seen! Popeye the Foodie dog was once a stray, but thanks to the tender love and care of his rescuers, he's living his very best life. Have a look!

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

Is Michael Jackson dying?

Is Michael Jackson dying?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Pop music icon Michael Jackson is near death, suffering from a potentially fatal genetic disease that has affected his lungs and stripped him of vitality, Jackson-biographer Ian Halperin has claimed in a recent interview.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The most important pillars of disease prevention remain masking, hand/cough etiquette and physical distancing.'

South Africa's Mandela shows 'sustained improvement'

South Africa's Mandela shows 'sustained improvement'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is showing "sustained improvement", the presidency said on Monday, six weeks after the anti-apartheid hero was hospitalized with a life-threatening lung infection.

Activists, Opposition leaders hail SC order on Aarey

Activists, Opposition leaders hail SC order on Aarey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Activists and leaders of the opposition -- Congress and Nationalist Congress Party on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's order restraining authorities from cutting anymore trees in Aarey Colony in Mumbai to make way for a Metro car shed.

How sitting for longs hours affects your brain

How sitting for longs hours affects your brain

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

It may even increase the risk of dementia, says study.

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'The COVID-19 virus has the power to quietly enter your body, without causing pain via symptoms, because it craftily manipulates your pain response.'

Why Bhuvi wants to bowl more dot balls

Why Bhuvi wants to bowl more dot balls

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Virat Kohli brought up his 42nd ODI ton in brilliant fashion while guiding India to victory over the West Indies, and pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said the skipper was determined to end his 11-innings century drought.

Delhi breathes easier, more relief likely

Delhi breathes easier, more relief likely

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

According to senior IMD scientist Kuldeep Srivastava, clear sky or absence of clouds allows sun rays to reach the ground, warming up the air close to the ground which lifts up and clears the pollutants.

Panghal demolishes Olympic champ for Asian Games gold

Panghal demolishes Olympic champ for Asian Games gold

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

In a tough final bout, the 22-year-old Indian boxer didn't get bogged down and kept landing his punches even as the Uzbek tried to overpower him.

Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Record-busting shoes loom large in marathon debate

PIX: Alia, Sonakshi, Saif's busy weekend

PIX: Alia, Sonakshi, Saif's busy weekend

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

A look at pictures from the weekend.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The long-time Congress leader and seven-time parliamentarian had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time of his admission and was being treated for a lung infection.

V-Day fun! Sweat it out with your partner

V-Day fun! Sweat it out with your partner

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Working out together can be fun, romantic and get you in shape. Whether you exercise in the gym or at home, partner it up and strengthen your bond.

Indians off to mixed start at Youth Boxing World C'ships

Indians off to mixed start at Youth Boxing World C'ships

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Asian silver-medallist Ashish (64kg) was through to the second round but Srinivas (69kg) was ousted following an opening-round defeat as India's campaign at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships got off to a mixed start in St Pteresburg, Russia on Friday.

India vs SA: Kedar or Vijay, who will make the cut?

India vs SA: Kedar or Vijay, who will make the cut?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

The team will have to leave out either Yadav or Chahal and also decide which all-rounder between Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar to field.

Why Big B feels we should be proud of our athletes

Why Big B feels we should be proud of our athletes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan says we all should be proud of our athletes as they bring greatest glory to the nation. The 73-year-old actor shared his views on social media about sports and said people should understand an athlete before pointing out fingers at them. "Sport, sports people bring the greatest glory to a nation .. they need love and care and recognition and respect... COME ONN INDIA," he wrote on Twitter.

How can you measure democracy?

How can you measure democracy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability. That India needs a spell of benevolent dictatorship. Of course, they have never lived under one, points out Shekhar Gupta.