Consider opting for cold showers as often as you can. They are good for you.
Think you know Diwali? Beyond the fireworks and mithai lies a world of ancient epics, rituals and traditions. Put your festive smarts to the test with our quiz.
The Noise-Free Nations Index is created annually by an award-winning African tour company, Go2Africa by assessing countries using seven measures, covering population and visitor concentration, rural landscapes, protected areas, road traffic, airports and railways.
A nine-year-old Class 3 girl died after suffering a cardiac arrest inside her classroom at Lovely Public School in Mayur Vihar on Wednesday morning. The incident, captured on CCTV, saw the girl collapse in front of her teacher. School officials rushed her to a hospital, where she was declared brought dead, and police have initiated an investigation.
rediffGURU Nayagam PP, a career coach and founder of EduJob360 guides students and working professionals on how to pick the right skills and career path.
A teenage boy in Kolkata was blindfolded, doused in petrol, and set ablaze by three accused, allegedly for a social media reel. The victim's family claims the attack stemmed from a financial dispute. The incident occurred on October 27, and the accused, including two minors, were arrested on Thursday. The victim is stable and undergoing treatment for burn injuries.
Annual incomes for FDE roles range from approximately Rs 40 lakh to Rs 1 crore.
Visit the bank and check the locker at least twice a year.
A nine-year-old British Hindu boy's parents have initiated legal action in the UK High Court after their son was withdrawn from primary school for being prevented from wearing a tilak on his forehead. The family alleges religious discrimination under the UK's Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights Act 1998, seeking 25,000 pounds in damages. The school disputes the allegations, stating it offered alternatives and promotes cohesion.
Goa College of Home Science has launched a certificate course on "marriage readiness" to help young people prepare for healthy and lasting relationships. This initiative follows Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's announcement about introducing pre-marriage counselling statewide to reduce divorces, amidst rising marriage and divorce-related petitions in Goa's civil courts.
High uric acid levels may cause recurring pain and swelling in your feet and ankles. However, it could also be a sign of heart, kidney or thyroid problems, vein-related issues, or other forms of arthritis, says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.
'Remove the thought that you are 'running out of time' because this haste will make you choose without clarity and you will end up making a mistake in your decision,' advises rediffGURU Shalini Singh.
India voted against a Pakistan-sponsored UN resolution on conventional arms control at regional and sub-regional levels, reiterating its long-held position that arms control is a global issue. Despite Israel also opposing the resolution, India firmly dismissed any suggestion of diplomatic coordination, emphasizing its decision was based on national considerations.
The government has introduced new aviation rules, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, granting it the power to intervene in airline ticket pricing during extraordinary situations.
6 out of 10 flyers had experienced higher baggage weights at airport check-in than at home.
Luxury car buyers in India are spending lakhs -- and sometimes crores -- to make their cars truly their own, turning personalisation into a growing business opportunity for automakers.
Experts cautioned that this headcount increase does not necessarily indicate a return of steady demand, which has evaded them over the last few years.
In this new series on busting common health concerns, Dr Dipak Patil, cardiologist at KIMS Hospital, Thane, explains why your ECG or blood report may not be enough to determine if your heart is healthy.
'Not every couple with fertility issues requires IVF,' says Dr Rohan Palshetkar, IVF specialist, endoscopic surgeon, obstetrician and gynaecologist.
The Standing Committee on Information Technology will review 17 critical subjects, including social media regulation, AI safety, deepfakes, cybersecurity, and the semiconductor ecosystem, during 2026-27. This comprehensive review aims to address growing concerns around digital platforms, AI misuse, and infrastructure development, with India's cybersecurity agency already issuing warnings about AI-driven threats.
A woman travelling from Delhi airport to Gurugram in an Uber cab reported a harrowing experience where the driver allegedly misbehaved, locked her inside the car, and demanded an inflated fare. The incident, shared on X, prompted public safety concerns and led Uber to remove the driver's access to the app, while police are investigating.
PAPs can reduce expenditure by 30 to 60 per cent for some expensive immunotherapies and targeted therapies.
'People -- even those who genuinely love and care for us -- can be self-centred,' notes rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.
Indian students pursuing medical degrees in Georgia face uncertainty over their eligibility to practise in India following a recent clarification by the National Medical Commission on the country's junior doctor status.
In this new series on busting common health concerns, senior diabetologist Dr Rajiv Kovil tells Rediff's Divya Nair why sugar-free substitutes are not entirely safe or healthy for diabetics.
Police in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district arrested 10 people for selling spurious liquor, with one accused reportedly using AI to learn home-brewing methods. The accused mixed fake and real alcohol, selling it in licensed bottles. This comes amidst claims of multiple deaths in the region due to toxic liquor, prompting a state government investigation.
India's coastline is now officially measured at 11,098.81 km, significantly higher than the earlier figure of 7,516.6 km used since the 1970s.
Is there a bigger event in India than the arrival of the rains?
A 25-year-old undertrial prisoner, Raghavan, escaped from police custody at Coimbatore Central Prison for the second time in 24 hours, and third overall. This incident, following other recent jailbreaks in Tamil Nadu, has triggered a political row, with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticising the ruling TVK. Authorities have announced a comprehensive security audit and suspended four police personnel for negligence.
rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad, a dentist with nearly three decades of experience, offers tips on how you can maintain good dental hygiene.
India's drug price regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), has significantly reduced the maximum retail prices (MRPs) of 543 cancer drug brands and pack sizes, with some reductions reaching up to 93 per cent. However, expensive innovator drugs from multinational corporations, including high-selling Bevacizumab and immunotherapy Keytruda, remain unaffected, highlighting limitations in the price control intervention.
A 19-year-old alleged white supremacist, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested in Aurora, Illinois, for plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple. Authorities found a manifesto detailing plans to kill Indians and other minorities, along with firearms and ammunition. Paporakis faces charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of weapons.
Geopolitical disruptions have made shipping times unpredictable and raised costs for Volvo Car India, which may have to increase vehicle prices if the situation persists, its Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra said on Monday.
India's wholesale price-based inflation surged to 11.39 per cent in September, up from 9.92 per cent in August, primarily driven by increasing prices of food, manufactured items, and fuel and power.
The provisional answer key for Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 is now available on the Uttarakhand Board of School Education's official website.
Seventeen undertrial prisoners escaped from Theni sub-jail by faking an epileptic seizure and overpowering guards, with four recaptured and 13 still at large. The incident has sparked a major political controversy in Tamil Nadu, with opposition parties criticising the ruling TVK government over law and order.
Clinical nutritionist Amreen Sheikh explains why sipping lemon water may provide hydration and reduce bloating, but may not help burn belly fat.
Ashok Thombre, international business advisor at The Quantico, shortlists some of the most popular government competitive exams in India that attract thousands of aspirants every year.
