Veteran politician Farooq Abdullah survived an assassination attempt at a wedding in Jammu, raising concerns about security protocols for high-profile individuals. Abdullah attributes his survival to divine intervention and the bravery of his security detail, while calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and the apparent lack of police presence.
Amid growing concerns over the detection of human metapneumovirus cases in India, health experts have emphasised the virus is not new, and advised people to stay calm and take basic precautions.
Pulmonologist Dr Harish Chafle highlights when and why you must not ignore a common cough.
An explainer on cloud seeding, the technique used to artificially modify clouds to produce more rainfall, including its process, history, potential environmental hazards, and considerations for conducting experiments.
'Do exhaustive research and then select the one that best fits your budget and requirements.'
Nearly four lakh chickens have died in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh and vicinity over the past 45 days, prompting the Animal Husbandry Department to send samples for testing to ascertain the cause. Avian influenza is suspected, but the cause is yet to be confirmed.
'People don't need to take any added medication other than plain fever medication.'
Customers must sign the agreement promptly to avoid disruptions. They should read it thoroughly and understand their rights and obligations.
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) was forced to suspend the operation after flooding was reported at the underground Acharya Atre Chowk station.
Thirteen passengers of the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express were run over by the Karnataka Express in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, after they alighted from the train following a false fire alarm. The passengers had ample time to move to safety after pulling the alarm chain and stopping the train, but they remained on the tracks, leading to the tragic incident.
'Assuming he has a sensitive bug, which is responsive to antibiotics, it may not necessarily be the worst-case scenario.'
rediffGURU Chandrakant Lahariya tells you how to lower your blood sugar levels and manage your diabetes.
'It's almost like the tissue of the lung has a cancer spreading to it, which is causing scarring and rapidly progresses.'
The Centre on Tuesday issued a travel advisory for Australia in the wake of the killings of two Indians there in the last one week, said sources.External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has condemned the attacks and warned the Australian government that if it did not take immediate action against the ongoing attacks, India will be forced to take a firm decision. Nitin Garg, 21, was stabbed to death.A partially burnt body found in Wales province is believed to be of an Indian.
Five mistakes you want to watch out against, while on the mat, advises Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center.
If you don't know the person yet, please do not share your number or give away your social media handle.
A day after the fireworks tragedy at Puttingal Devi Temple, it has emerged that basic precautions were ignored, as also a ban order.
'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'
"The COVID-19 cases are rising, but hospitalization and deaths are still less," said sources.
To reduce the risk of transmitting the SARS-CoV-2 virus to newborns after delivery, the researchers said the hospital staff practised social distancing, wore masks, and placed COVID-positive moms in private rooms.
India's leading fencer C A Bhavani Devi has found a rather interesting way to train amid the ongoing lockdown by s using her kitbag as target practice to be battle ready. The 26-year old trailblazer has given fencing an identity in India and has won laurels at the international level through her hard work and determination.
India's effective reproduction number (R) for Covid, an indicator of how quickly the infection is spreading, has increased to over 1 for the first time since January, estimates a researcher from Chennai's Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
If a female user leaves her contact details, her social media handles in her bio or her photos, or she shares it too soon on chat, beware, warns Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.
People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions
With multiple health camps at these protest sites, immediate medical assistance is always at the farmers' disposal in case a protestor develops symptoms like fever or breathlessness.
The 65-year-old man hailed from the Hyderpora area of Srinagar, while the two minors -- seven years old and eight months old -- who tested positive for the coronavirus are also from the city.
The government has ordered monoclonal antibody from Indian Council of Medical Research to treat the child. It is the only available anti-viral treatment for Nipah virus infection, though it has not been clinically proven yet.
Following the attack on Friday, questions were raised about the security precautions -- or lack thereof -- at the host institution, which sits in a rural lake resort about 110 km south of Buffalo, New York.
In the summer, we tend to eat less and drink more. Avoid large portions of food, as they will be difficult to digest and may cause you to feel tired and lazy. Instead, have frequent and small portions of meals, which will keep them fresh and light, suggests Dr Shoaib Sangatti, emergency physician, Ruby Hall clinic, Wanowire.
'Even if your phone goes missing for 15 minutes, be warned.' With e-wallets playing a larger role in transactions, these precautions are a must.
An NDRF team has a strength of about 45 personnel and each unit is equipped with tree and pole cutters, communication gadgets, inflatable boats and a small basic medical unit.
Hina Khan's tutorial on how to wear the mask right in this video.
The move comes so as to try to help people overcome the sense of detachment that coronavirus social-distancing rules can bring.
'You have to remain super-charged and never allow yourself to feel low at any point.'
Check if you are eligible. Keep documents ready. Plan in advance to avoid last-minute delays.
"Provide enough infrastructure and money to carry out surveillance and set up a robust routine surveillance machinery for the country to monitor any and every infectious disease'
Sunita Maan, Delhi Police sub-inspector, who has been invited to the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday evening in honour of her efforts and service during the coronavirus induced lockdown, said that she feels lucky to be chosen out of one lakh Delhi police personnel.
The monsoons are back and your bike needs as much attention as you do. Here are a few basic pointers to help you take care of your beloved two-wheeler!
Ensure you consume water from a clean source and that your home is well-ventilated at all times, suggests Dr Gowri Kulkarni.
In the next few days, use credit/debit cards wherever possible or download your bank's mobile banking app or a mobile wallet.
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