News for 'National Cancer'

The cancer conqueror

The cancer conqueror

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Ananda Shankar Jayant had everything going for her. Then, she saw her medical reports.

Yoga can cure cancer, says Union minister

Yoga can cure cancer, says Union minister

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar also said that diseases like AIDS can be cured by yoga.

Medica + Manipal Will Overtake Apollo

Medica + Manipal Will Overtake Apollo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Next year Medica and Manipal will merge, making the amalgamated entity the largest corporate hospital chain in the country, overtaking Apollo Hospitals Enterprises.

Olive oil fights breast cancer

Olive oil fights breast cancer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

women who consume a lot of olive oil enjoy dramatically lower rates of breast cancer, says a study.

Akhilesh delivers shock and awe to BJP in UP

Akhilesh delivers shock and awe to BJP in UP

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Akhilesh Yadav's stock rose dramatically on Tuesday with his Samajwadi Party cutting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party down to size in Uttar Pradesh.

Doyenne of classical music Dr Prabha Atre dies at 92

Doyenne of classical music Dr Prabha Atre dies at 92

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Atre, a torch-bearer of the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani classical music, had been honoured with all three Padma awards by the Indian government.

7 warning signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore

7 warning signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Sore throat, lumps and unusual bleeding are just some of the signs you shouldn't ignore, says oncologist Dr P Jagannath.

Health ministry's allocation hiked by 12.59% to Rs 90,659 cr

Health ministry's allocation hiked by 12.59% to Rs 90,659 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The government also announced that healthcare cover under the Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme will be extended to all ASHA and anganwadi workers and helpers.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as a scheme that would add to Mumbai's importance. No big infrastructural project in Mumbai, he said, could be successful without the Centre's nod.

Cancer-stricken Swayze gives up treatment

Cancer-stricken Swayze gives up treatment

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

The Ghost star has reportedly given up all medical treatment after doctors gave him little hope of recovery.

Delhi world's most polluted capital city again: Report

Delhi world's most polluted capital city again: Report

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

In 2022, India was ranked as the eighth most polluted country with an average PM2.5 concentration of 53.3 micrograms per cubic metre.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer, according to a national televised address by his vice-president Nicolas Maduro. He was 58.

Goa minister compares Nigerians to cancer!

Goa minister compares Nigerians to cancer!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Two days after the Goa government launched a crackdown on Nigerian nationals illegally living in Goa, a senior state Bharatiya Janata Party minister compared Nigerians to cancer.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Cancer drugs may become cheaper after govt study

Cancer drugs may become cheaper after govt study

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, which regulates the prices of medicines, has identified around 70 anti-cancer drugs, including anti-breast cancer medication Letrozole and anti-blood cancer drug Imatinib, for detailed price analysis.

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Congress has not released a poll manifesto but a declaration of appeasement.

Dream Run beckons this cancer survivor!

Dream Run beckons this cancer survivor!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

'I might die a little earlier than others, but I have time to finish off unfinished businesses.'

Ex-India footballer battling blood cancer, vows to return stronger

Ex-India footballer battling blood cancer, vows to return stronger

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Surojit Bose played for India under coach Sukhwinder Singh from 2004-08 and was instrumental in Mahindra United's NFL triumph in 2005-06.

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

'Terror outfits are real cancer in Pakistan'

'Terror outfits are real cancer in Pakistan'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

"My view is that there is a real cancer within Pakistan, from the standpoint of militant organisations," John Brennan, Assistant to the US President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, said in his speech at the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies.

Crunch time for cancer-afflicted Olympian

Crunch time for cancer-afflicted Olympian

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

Vivek Singh says a medal win by the Indian team at the Olympics would inspire him in his fight against the disease.

Soccer Extras: Enrique's daughter loses cancer battle

Soccer Extras: Enrique's daughter loses cancer battle

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The former opening batsman joined as DOC in December last year following the suspension of CEO Thabang Moroe and has since signed a two-year deal with the option of extending for a third term.

Cancer, heart condition drugs to get cheaper following price cap

Cancer, heart condition drugs to get cheaper following price cap

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

According to highly placed sources in NPPA, the reduction in prices following the latest exercise will range between six and 53 per cent.

Govt to reduce cancer drug prices soon

Govt to reduce cancer drug prices soon

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, minister of state for chemicals and fertilisers Srikant Jena said the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has been asked to look into demands for bringing 23 anti-cancer drugs within the ambit of price control.

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak died on Sunday at the age of 49.

Was quoted out of context: Assam health minister on cancer remark

Was quoted out of context: Assam health minister on cancer remark

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

His remarks that some people suffer from diseases such as cancer because of sins committed in the past and that it is "divine justice" have sparked sharp reactions.

'A prime minister should take the country forward'

'A prime minister should take the country forward'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'The prime minister took a meeting recently and he asked for suggestions and ideas for a plan till 2047.'

Pakistan batsman Asif Ali's daughter loses battle with cancer

Pakistan batsman Asif Ali's daughter loses battle with cancer

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Ali is currently on tour with the Pakistan national team in England and played in the 54-run defeat by the hosts in their final one-day international of the series on Sunday. Ali is currently on tour with the Pakistan national team in England and played in the 54-run defeat by the hosts in their final one-day international of the series on Sunday.

NPPA finds huge gap in cancer drug prices

NPPA finds huge gap in cancer drug prices

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The first-ever study conducted by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) on cancer medicines has found huge price variations among different brands of same medicines sold in the country.

US Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau dies of cancer

US Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau dies of cancer

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Beau Biden -- the eldest son of US Vice President Joe Biden and a rising star of a political dynasty -- has died after battling brain cancer. He was 46.

Country now has strong shield: PM on 100 cr vaccine jabs

Country now has strong shield: PM on 100 cr vaccine jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the cumulative vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore mark on Thursday.

Teens to ride 850 miles for cancer research

Teens to ride 850 miles for cancer research

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Teenagers Arvind Mahesh and Chris Chan, friends since third grade, will ride 850 miles to raise money for and promote awareness about cancer research.

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

Romantic candle-lit dinners can lead to cancer

Romantic candle-lit dinners can lead to cancer

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

A candle-lit dinner with your date may actually be harmful for the environment, and lead to cancer, suggests a new study.

'My thumb is damaged beyond repair'

'My thumb is damaged beyond repair'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'I might have to compete in para category, but all that I will know when my injury report is made after four weeks," the shooter, who hails from Baghpat district in Uttar Pradesh.'

8 anti-cancer drugs to be categorised as essential

8 anti-cancer drugs to be categorised as essential

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Eight commonly prescribed anti-cancer drugs will soon enter India's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM).