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Sports Shorts: Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open for 12th time

Sports Shorts: Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open for 12th time

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons in the news over the weekend.

How we can DEFEAT Covid in 6 months!

How we can DEFEAT Covid in 6 months!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'If we wear a mask, social distance and vaccinate as many people, we may come out of this pandemic in 6 months' time.' 'If we decide to be disciplined, we can get out of this pandemic in the next 6 months.' 'If not, it is any body's guess.'

Passion, money or stability: What decides your career?

Passion, money or stability: What decides your career?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Making an informed career choice will secure your life and future.

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'In this spirit of camaraderie between professional and non-professional football, we have decided, as a team, to give up part of our Euro 2020 qualification prize money.'

'The Nepalese are a courageous people'

'The Nepalese are a courageous people'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Despite the devastation that has struck this tiny mountain nation, Dr Vani Kori - who volunteered her service in Nepal for 10 days - believes it will soon rebuild itself.

Sports Shorts: Sarita ends with bronze in Polish boxing tourney

Sports Shorts: Sarita ends with bronze in Polish boxing tourney

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

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

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

he also talked about India's tradition of respecting the nature through festivals like 'Chhat' and referred to the ongoing cleanliness campaign.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on the Sheena Bora Trial.

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.

Football Briefs: Neymar out for 'six to eight weeks'

Football Briefs: Neymar out for 'six to eight weeks'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

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

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

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

The sailor who made history for India

The sailor who made history for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'At the Asian Games I had a dream, to stand on the podium and have the tri-colour hoisted.' 'I missed one thing in Jakarta -- the national anthem being played.' 'I hope to make it happen at the Olympics by winning gold.'

Secret behind the success of India's stem cell firms

Secret behind the success of India's stem cell firms

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Endorsement by celebrities such as Aishwarya Rai, Hrithik Roshan among others and increasing awareness among customers are helping stem cell firms grow the brand footprint

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

And the way to a cure begins with conversation.

The American university -- trouble in paradise?

The American university -- trouble in paradise?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The American university, once the envy of the world, is in crisis, notes Ajit Balakrishnan in his latest column.

Now, loans for all your lifestyle needs

Now, loans for all your lifestyle needs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

You can get a lumpsum sanctioned, but you may draw only part of it and pay interest on the amount used.

5 ways NITI Aayog is using AI to change India

5 ways NITI Aayog is using AI to change India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'AI will be bigger than the advent of the Internet or the harnessing of electricity.' 'India must embrace it with all its might,' says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

Air pollution killed over 3,000 Indians every day in 2017, says study

Air pollution killed over 3,000 Indians every day in 2017, says study

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Uttar Pradesh, last year, recorded the most 2,60,028 deaths attributable to air pollution, followed by Maharashtra at 1,08,038 and Bihar 96,967, it said.

Vishal Rao's innovation: A cheap voice box for throat cancer patients

Vishal Rao's innovation: A cheap voice box for throat cancer patients

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

An oncologist, Vishal Rao built an innovative voice prosthesis that costs to help people who've lost their voices.

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It would be perfectly safe for Serena Williams to continue with rigorous training throughout pregnancy, but how quickly the 35-year-old would return to tournament tennis is uncertain.

5 exercises that are good for your heart

5 exercises that are good for your heart

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

These simple exercises will keep your heart healthy.

Will Semenya go on to the track with distinct advantage?

Will Semenya go on to the track with distinct advantage?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Caster Semenya is seen as a near-certainty for Olympic gold on the track in Rio and her expected success in the 800 metres looks just as sure to bring up further examination of her running credentials.

'Even with 5 lakh coverage, people will have a tough time'

'Even with 5 lakh coverage, people will have a tough time'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'If you look at household hospitalisation compensation, then you will find only one-third is hospitalisation. Two-thirds is outpatient.' 'Even if you provide Rs 5 lakh coverage, people will still have a tough time.'

India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday

India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Cutting across party lines, chief ministers and others leaders urged the people to follow the self-imposed curfew from 7 am to 9 pm, noting that "social distancing" was key to breaking the chain of infection, as the number of coronavirus cases rose to 283 after 60 new cases were detected on Saturday, the highest so far in a day, and states like Maharashtra, Odisha and Bihar imposed partial lockdown till month end.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

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

FIFA scandal takes ugly turn

FIFA scandal takes ugly turn

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Ex-South American soccer chief in FIFA scandal under house arrest.

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

'We need to stop thinking about how older people are a burden to society'

'We need to stop thinking about how older people are a burden to society'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Distinguished Indian American professor of psychiatry and neurosciences Dr Dilip V Jeste has been appointed the first associate dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care at the University of California. In an exclusive conversation with Aziz Haniffa, Dr Jeste speaks elaborately on his road map ahead, and also the need to change mindset towards ageing and aged people.

Former IAAF boss Diack targeted in corruption inquiry

Former IAAF boss Diack targeted in corruption inquiry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Lamine Diack, the former head of world athletics, has been placed under formal investigation in France on suspicion of corruption and money laundering following a complaint from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Sports Shorts: Amitabh Bachchan to welcome hockey team on KBC

Sports Shorts: Amitabh Bachchan to welcome hockey team on KBC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The taxi-hailing company said it will challenge the decision, which shows the world that "far from being open, London is closed to innovative companies".

'Money from illegal animal slaughter being used for terrorism'

'Money from illegal animal slaughter being used for terrorism'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has expressed concern about India being the world's largest beef exporter and claimed that the money from illegal animal slaughter was used for perpetrating acts of terrorism.

Ethics Board extends IAAF officials' suspension

Ethics Board extends IAAF officials' suspension

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Three senior athletics officials have had their provisional suspension from the sport extended by the IAAF's Ethics Board as it continues its investigation into their alleged involvement in a suspected cover-up of Russian doping cases.

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Thai junta, who immediately took control of the operations in a military manner, took the decision to involve the best world professionals for the rescue.' 'This made a huge difference.' 'It is highly probable that in India, the authorities would have said, "We have the expertise, we don't need foreign aid",' says Claude Arpi.

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

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

In a first, woman gives birth with ovary tissue frozen before puberty

In a first, woman gives birth with ovary tissue frozen before puberty

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Doctors removed her right ovary just before she turned 14 and froze tissue fragments.

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'The government lights lamps for nurses but when we demand what's due for us, they don't listen at all.'

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field