News for 'U and Nutrition'

Rohingyas, their sympathisers should leave: BJP leader

Rohingyas, their sympathisers should leave: BJP leader

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Vinay Katiyar said that Rohingya Muslims had killed thousands of Hindus and humiliated their daughters so they should be sent out of the country.

Superfoods to keep you warm this winter

Superfoods to keep you warm this winter

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Instead of regular tea or coffee with milk and sugar, how about a steaming hot cup of green tea.

20 biggest rice producers in the world

20 biggest rice producers in the world

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at some of the major rice producers in the world.

Jaitley announces Rs 1.84 lakh crore for women and child development

Jaitley announces Rs 1.84 lakh crore for women and child development

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Budget for women and children welfare increased from Rs 1,56,528 crores to Rs 1,84,632 crores for 2017-18

The many health benefits of eating NUTS

The many health benefits of eating NUTS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

From fighting heart disease to easing depression, you stand to gain a lot by going the nutty route!

'While Ratan Tata is extremely patriotic, he loves India, and his mind is global'

'While Ratan Tata is extremely patriotic, he loves India, and his mind is global'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Didi's LPG dieters

Didi's LPG dieters

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Meet Sunny Leone's personal trainer

Meet Sunny Leone's personal trainer

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

She calls it 'training with the beast'!

Will China have to 'discover' the drumstick before us?

Will China have to 'discover' the drumstick before us?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Why has the drumstick tree not found favour with officialdom given the ease of cultivation, its excellent nutritional value, shelf-life of its leaves as food, and its use as vegetable, asks Sonali Ranade

Sitting long hours at work can kill you: Study

Sitting long hours at work can kill you: Study

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A new research has found that a sedentary lifestyle may be a risk factor for early mortality.

'There is very serious rural distress and it is a major worry'

'There is very serious rural distress and it is a major worry'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'MGNREGA is definitely like a lifeline and is the employer of the last resort'

Eating mushrooms daily can help boost your sex drive

Eating mushrooms daily can help boost your sex drive

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Not a big fan of mushrooms? Then try porridge. It's a known cure for low sex drive, says study.

India fares poorly in child well-being

India fares poorly in child well-being

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

India has slipped by 12 ranks since 1995 and is placed 112th in the global Child Development Index released by Save the Children, the world's leading independent NGO that works for child rights.

10 lies about WEIGHT LOSS busted

10 lies about WEIGHT LOSS busted

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Weight loss might not necessarily mean that you have lost the excess fat as well, says Jitendra Chouksey.

Human Development Index: Kerala No. 1, Delhi 2nd!

Human Development Index: Kerala No. 1, Delhi 2nd!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The Human Development Index in the country rose by 21 per cent, according to a report which cautions that health, nutrition and sanitation remain the key challenges for India.

How to work from home: 6 useful TIPS from CEOs

How to work from home: 6 useful TIPS from CEOs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

"The most important and effective way to focus on work and be productive at home is to treat it like your everyday routine." "Freshen up and dress and sit for work.

Your diet plan this Diwali

Your diet plan this Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

This Diwali, don't binge on processed foods, but consume fruits.

Now, drive cars built on cornstarch

Now, drive cars built on cornstarch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A specialised team at Tata Motors, the country's largest automobile producer, is using cornstarch in the making of body parts for cars.

Should I be running on that treadmill?

Should I be running on that treadmill?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The physical and mental benefits that accrued from labour, Trivediji said, were far greater than those accrued from mere exercise. Which pearl of wisdom left Geetanjali Krishna facing an existential crisis.

Best and worst places in the world to be a mother

Best and worst places in the world to be a mother

Rediff.com11 May 2012

In its thirteenth annual 'State of the World's Mothers report', Save the Children an independent organisation that works for children has compared 171 million children globally from 165 countries to find out the best and worst places to be a mother.

FACTS you need to know about FAT

FACTS you need to know about FAT

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Saturated, monounsaturated, trans and poly. Are you confused yet?

Top 7: Reasons why Young India is getting OBESE

Top 7: Reasons why Young India is getting OBESE

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Swati Bhardwaj, of the Center of Nutrition and Metabolic Research (C-NET) and Prof Anoop Misra, Chairman, Fortis-C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology spell out just why the collective waistlines of young India is widening more than ever and just what YOU can do about it.

COVID-19: From 25 to 0; How the Sangli battle was won

COVID-19: From 25 to 0; How the Sangli battle was won

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'If you look at the deaths that are occurring across the state or country, I think out of these 25 not even one required ICU care. That's what we are proud of.'

Olympic bronze is great motivation for me: Saina

Olympic bronze is great motivation for me: Saina

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Basking in the glory of a bronze medal at the London Olympics, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says it was very tough for her to win the medal in a sport dominated by the Chinese.

She's improving, says Rahul after visiting Jaya at hospital

She's improving, says Rahul after visiting Jaya at hospital

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

"I wanted to give my support and the Congress president's support to the chief minister," he said.

In defence of farm loan waivers

In defence of farm loan waivers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Farm loan waivers should not be regarded as expenditure but as incentive and investment, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

21 million 'unwanted' girls born in India

21 million 'unwanted' girls born in India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'... because their parents wanted a boy.' 'But over 2 million women go every year due to sex-selective abortion, disease, neglect or inadequate nutrition,' says Devangshu Datta.

DON'T MISS: The oil that FIGHTS cholesterol and diabetes

DON'T MISS: The oil that FIGHTS cholesterol and diabetes

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Dr Meena Mehta of Dr BM Nanavati College of Home Science in Mumbai tells us just why we should consider switching to rice bran oil.

'Give people confidence to rebuild their lives'

'Give people confidence to rebuild their lives'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'It may take two years for the economy to return to normal.' 'We should ensure that the vulnerable do not dig into their savings or give up their assets because that will set them back by several years.'

Not losing weight? Blame it on health foods

Not losing weight? Blame it on health foods

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The most important thing is to get your portion size right.

Madhuri Dixit gets FDA notice for endorsing Maggi

Madhuri Dixit gets FDA notice for endorsing Maggi

Rediff.com29 May 2015

If the actress fails to respond to the notice within the stipulated time frame, a case could be registered against her, Food Security Officer Mahimanand Joshi said.

Malnutrition is a matter of national shame: Dr Singh

Malnutrition is a matter of national shame: Dr Singh

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Terming the problem of malnutrition in the country as a national shame, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the government cannot rely solely on the Integrated Child Development Scheme to tackle it. "The problem of malnutrition is a matter of national shame. Despite impressive growth in our GDP, the level of under-nutrition in the country is unacceptably high," Dr Singh said while releasing a report on Hunger and Malnutrition in Delhi.

Quiz: Are you eating these brain boosting foods?

Quiz: Are you eating these brain boosting foods?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Your brain needs as much food as your muscles.

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'Just like we have accepted that more Indians have hypertension and diabetes, lower lung capacity of Indians should not be construed as normal.'

How Modi can solve India's Poverty Problem

How Modi can solve India's Poverty Problem

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'Just as the BJP has been harnessing the power of religion for political purposes, Modi needs to harness the power of religious and corporate institutions for poverty alleviation,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Fast food set to be red-flagged in schools' menus by Dec

Fast food set to be red-flagged in schools' menus by Dec

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

FSSAI will put the draft guidelines in front of a seven-member expert committee.

Narayana Murthy reveals his Budget wishlist

Narayana Murthy reveals his Budget wishlist

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

We have to speed up our responses to the critical areas that we have, he says.

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.

Dare to take Gul Panag's 21-day challenge?

Dare to take Gul Panag's 21-day challenge?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This fitness challenge is not for the faint-hearted.

The secret formula to lose weight

The secret formula to lose weight

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

According to a study, time-restricted eating can help you lose weight.