Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, achieving a best effort of 15.66m.
'Tight hairbands pulled into a ponytail can cause hair fall,' warns rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a paediatrician with 25 years of experience.
India's Para Asian Games contingent received a formal send-off in New Delhi, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launching the new Team India jersey. Prominent para-athletes, including flag bearer Pramod Bhagat, attended the ceremony. Mandaviya encouraged the athletes to win medals, assuring them of government support. Head coach Satyanarayana expressed confidence in medal prospects despite a reduced quota, while athletes like Suvarna Raj and Pramod Bhagat voiced their determination to secure medals.
India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games reached 88, with armless archer Sheetal Devi securing two gold medals. The para-athletics contingent was the largest contributor, while medals also came from swimming, badminton, and table tennis, showcasing a strong performance across multiple disciplines.
For a child who is six years old, one hour is the limit, says rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna.
'If the intention was simply to replicate what's already been done elsewhere, there was no need for a committee at all -- there's already an Act passed there (in Uttarakhand); just copy it, paste it, and you're done. Why waste everyone's time convening a panel for that?'
Former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan has resigned from the Maharashtra government's Uniform Civil Code panel, citing profound concerns.
A man accused of fatally stabbing a co-passenger on a Mumbai local train following an argument over keeping doors open during rains has been remanded in police custody until June 30. The police are investigating the motive, prior enmity, and attempting to recover the murder weapon.
A 62-year-old physically-challenged man died after allegedly being pushed out of a moving local train in Mumbai by a fellow passenger following an argument over seating. The incident occurred between Mahim and Bandra railway stations. The accused was apprehended by other passengers and a murder case has been registered. This marks the third such fatal incident on Mumbai local trains this year.
The murder of a commuter on a Mumbai suburban train has sparked a debate in the Maharashtra assembly, with the Opposition demanding answers on passenger safety. Speaker Rahul Narwekar has directed the government to provide a statement on the incident, investigation progress, and safety measures by June 29. The incident involved the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old during an argument over train doors, with the accused already arrested.
In the latest advisory, rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna explains what young children should eat to support healthy growth and development.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with 25 years of experience, answers health-related questions from parents and helps you make informed decisions for your child.
A 45-year-old woman in Bengaluru allegedly smothered her 13-year-old daughter before committing suicide at their home in Whitefield. Police are investigating the tragic incident, with preliminary findings suggesting the woman suffered from psychiatric issues and worried about her daughter's future.
A court in Thane acquitted a suspended Income Tax Officer and his wife in a 2007 disproportionate assets case, criticising the CBI for a flawed investigation.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a practising paediatrician with over 25 years of experience recommends simple lifestyle changes to improve your child's immunity, sleep and appetite.
The world's second-largest khadi Tricolour was unveiled at the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
The Congress party in Karnataka is demanding action against a District Commissioner for holding a saffron flag during a religious procession. The DC claims she was performing her official duties and denies any political motivation.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with 25 years of experience, debunks common myths related to health and nutrition of kids.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers practical advice on how to protect your child's health.
Quarrying operations in Vikarabad, Telangana, have been temporarily suspended to protect a rock eagle owl and its eggs. The forest department intervened after being alerted by wildlife photographers and conservationists.
Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain claimed that D K Shivakumar will become the chief minister after the ongoing winter session of the state legislature. The statement comes amid speculation of a power tussle within the ruling party over the CM post.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday reiterated that he will abide by the Congress high command's decision on the leadership change issue in the state.
He will oversee the 2008 Olympic men's football qualifying match between Iraq and North Korea at Qatar on September 12.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna offers advice on how to keep your kids healthy.
'This plan was never official. It was there secretly. It was by the high command.'
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna tells you how to take care of your child's health.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna offers advice on how to protect your children from illnesses.
The suspension of 18 Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs from the Karnataka Legislative assembly for six months has been revoked, Speaker U T Khader said on Sunday.
Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party MLC C T Ravi was arrested after a first information report (FIR) was registered against him, for allegedly using a derogatory word against minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council on Thursday, police said.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can protect your child from common ailments and keep them healthy.
'We are happy that the money has come to us immediately after it was announced.' 'For once, the government did what it promised.'
BJP MLC C T Ravi was arrested in Karnataka, India, for allegedly using derogatory language against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. He was released on bail by the High Court of Karnataka, which observed that police failed to follow proper procedures during his arrest. The incident has sparked a political showdown between the BJP and the ruling Congress in the state.
In the wake of allegations against police for ill-treating Karnataka MLC C T Ravi in custody, the police on Tuesday clarified that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader was shifted to various places for security reasons and to avoid disrupting public order.
The footage, which has swiftly gone viral, showcases an act of abuse that has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice among the civil society in Mangaluru.
Eighteen BJP MLAs were suspended for six months from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for disrupting the budget session and disrespecting the Speaker. The incident occurred on the last day of the budget session, when the opposition BJP MLAs staged a massive protest over the allocation of a four percent reservation to Muslims in public contracts. The MLAs climbed onto the podium where the Speaker's chair is situated and threw papers at him.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can protect your child from common ailments and keep them healthy.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can ensure your child is healthy and happy.
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Shinde had retained most of the sitting MLAs, who chose to be with him when he led the rebellion two years ago. They delivered for him on Saturday when votes for the state polls were counted.
Residents of a village in Kapu assembly segment of Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency have decided to boycott the upcoming election, in protest against the poor civic amenities there.
