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Was killer cough syrup exported, asks WHO to India

Was killer cough syrup exported, asks WHO to India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The WHO will take a call on issuing a 'Global Medical Products Alert' on the cough syrup, Coldrif, after receiving an official confirmation from authorities here. The agency issues such alerts for substandard and contaminated medicines.

This MLA Wants Workers To Have The Right To Disconnect

This MLA Wants Workers To Have The Right To Disconnect

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The debate over working hours flared up after Infosys Co-founder N R Narayana Murthy called for 14-hour workdays.

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.' 'Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't question it.'

What India Plans to Focus On At COP30 Summit in Brazil

What India Plans to Focus On At COP30 Summit in Brazil

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'At COP30, the emphasis will be on unlocking climate finance, reinforcing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and building resilience through inclusive transitions and the mainstreaming of adaptation.'

Why investors are bullish about hospital stocks

Why investors are bullish about hospital stocks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

While Q2FY26 is expected to be mildly disappointing for the hospital sector, there's a lot of investor optimism for the future. This comes after a favourable revision in rates for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) procedures, as well as expectations of rising occupancy and growth in average revenue per operating bed (ARPOB).

Why Most Indians Don't Get Enough Daily Protein

Why Most Indians Don't Get Enough Daily Protein

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'Whether it's paneer for vegetarians or chicken and fish for non-vegetarians, the overall intake of protein is not sufficient.'

Persistent's premium valuations hinge on sustaining growth momentum

Persistent's premium valuations hinge on sustaining growth momentum

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The stock of mid-tier information technology (IT) major Persistent Systems has been one of the outperformers in the IT pack with a return of 5.3 per cent over the last year, while its peer index, the Nifty IT, is down 16.2 per cent over the same period. The strong September quarter (Q2FY26) result and upgrades by brokerages are positive but its ability to sustain growth momentum in a weak macroeconomic environment will be key for future gains. At the current levels, the stock is trading at a premium valuation of 38 times its FY27 earnings estimates.

How To Deal with Medical Negligence

How To Deal with Medical Negligence

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Medical negligence arises when a medical professional deviates from reasonable standards of care, causing injury to the patient.

Is The 'Bhunja Party' Really Running Bihar?

Is The 'Bhunja Party' Really Running Bihar?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishore claim that a group of senior Janata Dal-United leaders and retired bureaucrats, locally dubbed the 'Bhunja Party', manages the state administration on Nitish Kumar's behalf.

Maha woman doctor ends life, note on palm alleges rape by cop

Maha woman doctor ends life, note on palm alleges rape by cop

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A woman doctor of a government hospital allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra's Satara district, leaving behind a note accusing two police personnel of rape and mental harassment, police said on Friday.

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

Why 80% Indian Households Avoid Financial Risk

Why 80% Indian Households Avoid Financial Risk

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It takes time and the experience of a few market cycles to develop awareness about one's true risk appetite.'

NPS: MSF Makes Investing Simpler, Smarter

NPS: MSF Makes Investing Simpler, Smarter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Those who have long retirement horizons of 15 to 20 years and seek higher long-term returns may opt for MSF. Investors nearing retirement (under 10 years) or those with low risk tolerance should stay away.

Are Your Gel Nails Secretly Ageing You?

Are Your Gel Nails Secretly Ageing You?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Gel nails look nice but your nails might not thank you for it later,' says Dr Rinky Kapoor, celebrity dermatologist and co-founder and director of The Esthetic Clinics. 'Think of nails as an investment. They're not just for beauty, they're a reflection of your overall health.'

'Want To Retire At 47 With 5 Cr'

'Want To Retire At 47 With 5 Cr'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Trump Meets His Kejriwal in Zohran Mamdani

Trump Meets His Kejriwal in Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The mass of voters chose Kejriwal and Mamdani for the simple reason that they were sick and tired of the stale promises and repetitive speeches belted out for long by mainstream political personalities, notes M R Narayan Swamy.

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

In 1973, several major leading ladies like Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, had married and retired from films. Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement. Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was soon persuaded to sign on multiple films as a leading lady.

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

About 85 per cent of the digital payment transactions take place through UPI in India, and the country can be a case study in inclusive, secure, and scalable Digital Public Platforms (DPPs), Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said. He was speaking at a "High-Level Dialogue on Forging Economic Resilience through Digital Public Platforms" organised by RBI on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC on Tuesday.

Sexual offences against children up by 94 pc in 5 years: Report

Sexual offences against children up by 94 pc in 5 years: Report

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

A new report indicates a significant rise in reported sexual offences against children in India, but also highlights strong prosecution rates and detection systems.

INCREASE Your Health Insurance NOW!

INCREASE Your Health Insurance NOW!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Go for a base cover of Rs 10 lakh and then buy a super top-up of Rs 90 lakh.'

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

'For him, win or defeat never mattered, he always told us to give our best and never worry about the results.'

Locked in cowshed by upper caste women, Dalit boy ends life

Locked in cowshed by upper caste women, Dalit boy ends life

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

A 12-year-old Dalit boy in Shimla district allegedly died by suicide after being harassed by upper caste women for entering their house. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice.

Protein Craze Sweeps India

Protein Craze Sweeps India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

How much protein is needed for a healthy daily diet? A healthy adult needs a minimum of 0.80 gram of protein for every kilogramme of body weight per day. The average consumption of protein in India is around 62 gm per day, which is way lower than the global average of 78 gm.

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.'

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'The government is putting insurance in the same category as food, which is essential for life.' 'Now this is an opportunity for the sector to focus on the consumer.'

Halwa, puris behind death of 20 cows in Haryana?

Halwa, puris behind death of 20 cows in Haryana?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Over 20 stray cows were found dead in Hisar during the past three days, with health complications due to excessive consumption of food items like 'halwa', 'puri' offered by people a suspected reason behind the deaths.

How Brands Can Connect with Gen Alpha

How Brands Can Connect with Gen Alpha

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Though the oldest Alphas are just turning 15 in 2025, they're already more digitally fluent than any generation before, points out Sandeep Goyal.

'Lost Rs 50L In Trading. HELP!'

'Lost Rs 50L In Trading. HELP!'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Alcohol Causes 7 Kinds Of Cancer'

'Alcohol Causes 7 Kinds Of Cancer'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'After tobacco, the next most common cause for oral cancer is alcohol.'

Can A Broken Heart Lead To A Heart Attack?

Can A Broken Heart Lead To A Heart Attack?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

While heartbreak is often seen as an emotional struggle, it is also known to cause headaches, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distress, weight gain or weight loss and could lead to a heart attack, warns Dr Rahul Bajaj.

Can Yoga Help Reduce Anxiety and High BP?

Can Yoga Help Reduce Anxiety and High BP?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Pushpa R, founder of Radiant Yoga Vibes, suggests how yoga can help you lead a healthy life.

Best Exercises For High BP, Lower Back Pain

Best Exercises For High BP, Lower Back Pain

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan suggests simple exercises that will help manage your blood pressure, sciatica pain and lower back pain.

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This marks the strongest DRHP filing tally since 1996, when 428 firms sought to enter India's equity markets.

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

If women voters are mobilised in big numbers to the voting booths on November 6 and 11 by the Nitish Kumar-led NDA, then it will be quite difficult for the Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan to defeat the incumbent government, points out Sheela Bhatt.

How To Plan For Your Child's Future

How To Plan For Your Child's Future

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF, MF and insurance expert Purshotam Lal your mutual fund, insurance and personal finance-related questions.

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Your Energy At 75 Beats Young People Like Us'

'Your Energy At 75 Beats Young People Like Us'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'This personal connection he forms with everyone he interacts with makes him truly exceptional.'

Lawyer seeks ban on Arundhati Roy's book for showing her with cigarette

Lawyer seeks ban on Arundhati Roy's book for showing her with cigarette

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Kerala High Court was informed that Arundhati Roy's book 'Mother Mary Come to Me' has a disclaimer against smoking on the back of its cover, in response to a plea seeking to prohibit the book's sale due to the author being shown smoking on the cover.

Meet The Newest Member Of Chiranjeevi's Family

Meet The Newest Member Of Chiranjeevi's Family

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Lavanya Konidela Tripathi and Varun Tej Konidela welcomed their baby boy on September 10, and shared a picture on Instagram with the caption: 'Our little man 10.09.2025.'

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Bengaluru is at a critical juncture, where its economic model, reliant on attracting and retaining skilled professionals, is directly threatened by a measurable decline in urban quality of life, point out Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.