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IIT-JEE Main 2025: Key Changes and Proven Tips for Exam Success

IIT-JEE Main 2025: Key Changes and Proven Tips for Exam Success

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

With modifications across all three papers -- Paper 1 (for BE/BTech), Paper 2A (for B.Arch), and Paper 2B (for BPlanning) -- students must plan their preparation intelligently to achieve a high percentile.

5 Asanas To Improve Kids' Concentration

5 Asanas To Improve Kids' Concentration

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Yoga is an excellent way to help children develop mindfulness and enhance their ability to concentrate. says rediffGURU Sabrina Merchant.

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Yoga has conquered the last bastion in the US -- the Congress

Is There A Cure For Type 1 Diabetes?

Is There A Cure For Type 1 Diabetes?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Chandrakant Lahariya tells you how to lower your blood sugar levels and manage your diabetes.

How yoga can help the elderly

How yoga can help the elderly

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'If the meditative yoga programme we had developed for the elderly was practised for one hour every day, five days in a week for six months, it could lead to an improvement in the overall quality of life of the elderly.'

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.

Abandoned 20 yrs ago, Spanish woman in India to find mom

Abandoned 20 yrs ago, Spanish woman in India to find mom

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Sneha, a Spanish citizen, has returned to India in search of her biological mother, who had abandoned her and her brother 20 years ago.

Are You Suffering From 'Fibro Fog'?

Are You Suffering From 'Fibro Fog'?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is typically characterised by widespread tenderness and pain throughout the body. It is usually accompanied by fatigue, sleep and mood disturbance, says rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta.

Lessons from Bollywood: Learning yoga from Jacqueline, Ash, Kangana

Lessons from Bollywood: Learning yoga from Jacqueline, Ash, Kangana

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Don't have money to spare for classes? Learn an asana or two from our good ol' Hindi films.

Meet India's 10 most renowned yoga gurus

Meet India's 10 most renowned yoga gurus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Yoga has been an intrinsic part of Indian ethos for over 5,000 years. While India is champing at the bit ahead of International Yoga Day that falls on Jun 21, Swati Snigdha Suar lists out the ten most famous yoga gurus of the country:

PM unveils 112-ft bust of 'Adiyogi' Shiva; extols Yoga

PM unveils 112-ft bust of 'Adiyogi' Shiva; extols Yoga

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Before unveiling the giant 'Adiyogi' bust, Modi lighted the 'Maha Yoga Yagna' and released the book Adiyoga: The source of Yoga, which deals with yogic sciences.

'To Have Your Husband Beside You As A Pillar Is Most Important For A New Mother'

'To Have Your Husband Beside You As A Pillar Is Most Important For A New Mother'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'Mental and physical health is very important as far as new mothers are concerned. You cannot ignore it.'

Rakul does yoga, Akshay works

Rakul does yoga, Akshay works

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Monday.

Yoga gets a league, but will it work?

Yoga gets a league, but will it work?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The centuries-old tradition of yoga is looking towards the reality television concept to increase its popularity

Taking a stand on yoga

Taking a stand on yoga

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Two fitness experts weigh in on what works for them in the ancient Indian practice and what doesn't

Like To be Sara Ali Khan's Guest In Goa?

Like To be Sara Ali Khan's Guest In Goa?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Sara Ali Khan has a treat in store for her fans. Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar get the details.

'My 16 YO Missed Her Periods Twice. Should I...?'

'My 16 YO Missed Her Periods Twice. Should I...?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Nandita Palshetkar offers advice on how to take care of your menstrual health.

Are You Struggling With A Cortisol Belly?

Are You Struggling With A Cortisol Belly?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A cortisol belly is a common health problem resulting from elevated cortisol levels due to chronic stress, poor diet, lack of physical activity, inadequate sleep and overtraining, says clinical nutrition consultant Neha Sahaya.

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Noting that the number of unicorns in India has reached the 100-mark this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that even in the phase of the Covid pandemic, Indian startups have been creating wealth and value with entrepreneurs emerging from smaller cities and towns as well. In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, the prime minister said that on the fifth of this month the number of unicorns in India reached the 100-mark. "The total valuation of these unicorns is more than USD 330 billion, that is, more than 25 lakh crore rupees. "Certainly, this is a matter of pride for every Indian," he said.

Manu Bhaker Is Winning Hearts!

Manu Bhaker Is Winning Hearts!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Presenting some of the Olympic bronze medallist's best fashion moments.

Practise yoga with PM Modi during lockdown

Practise yoga with PM Modi during lockdown

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared 3D animated videos of him performing yoga.

'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan,' says Sadhvi Prachi

'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan,' says Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi on Tuesday kicked up another controversy with her remarks that those who are opposed to Yoga should go to Pakistan.

Muslim board to campaign against making Yoga compulsory in schools

Muslim board to campaign against making Yoga compulsory in schools

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday decided to launch a nationwide campaign against making 'Surya Namaskar' and Yoga compulsory in schools.

Yoga made compulsory for 10-lakh strong paramilitary forces

Yoga made compulsory for 10-lakh strong paramilitary forces

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Daily yoga has now been made compulsory for the 10 lakh-strong central paramilitary forces as part of their physical drill.

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Actor Krystle D'souza on her idea of eternal beauty, the importance of overall fitness and more...

Yoga enters UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Yoga enters UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

In a diplomatic triumph for India, an intergovernmental committee of the United Nations has inscribed yoga in UNESCO's Representative List as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Is yoga India's favourite workout?

Is yoga India's favourite workout?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

There was a surge in the demand for virtual classes for yoga (87%) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio workouts such as Zumba (72%), aerobics (67%), and pilates (22%).

A Day In Malaika's Life

A Day In Malaika's Life

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

After bringing in the New Year in Ranthambore with Arjun Kapoor and friends, Malaika Arora headed straight to the gym to kill those extra holiday calories.

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

SC refuses to defer NEET-UG counselling; re-exam for 1563 students on Sunday

SC refuses to defer NEET-UG counselling; re-exam for 1563 students on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The National Testing Agency, under fire over the lapses in the conduct of NEET and UGC-NET, is gearing up to conduct on Sunday a retest for the medical entrance exam for 1,563 candidates who were earlier awarded grace marks to make up for the loss of time at six centres.

'My favourite yoga pose is ardha chandrasana'

'My favourite yoga pose is ardha chandrasana'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Rediff reader Yuvaraj, 44 tells us how yoga helped him improve his health.

WATCH: How 800 differently-abled set a world record

WATCH: How 800 differently-abled set a world record

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

They set a Guinness World Record for 'Largest Silent Yoga Class.'

Inspiring! How yoga, zumba keeps this reader FIT

Inspiring! How yoga, zumba keeps this reader FIT

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Rediff reader Hiral Harekar tells us how she stays fit in the lockdown.

Inspiring! How a non-believer turned yoga addict

Inspiring! How a non-believer turned yoga addict

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Rediff reader Shikha signed up for yoga two years ago and has since never looked back.

How yoga helps Isha stay FIT and in shape

How yoga helps Isha stay FIT and in shape

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The 43 year old mum of one has been practising yoga for a long time now.

Can Egg, Gluten, Diary Cause Bloating?

Can Egg, Gluten, Diary Cause Bloating?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Shreya Shah answers diet and nutrition related questions.

Have published apology for misleading ads: Ramdev to SC

Have published apology for misleading ads: Ramdev to SC

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah asked their counsel to place the apology published in newspapers on record within two days.

'Yoga helped me control weight, manage diabetes'

'Yoga helped me control weight, manage diabetes'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Rediff reader Bibhuti Mohanty, 45 shares his story.

How yoga keeps Vidya Malavade super fit

How yoga keeps Vidya Malavade super fit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The actor, who is now a yoga teacher and Ashtanga yogi, has been inspiring us with her fitness pics.

Watch: When Modi promoted yoga in Argentina

Watch: When Modi promoted yoga in Argentina

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Yoga is India's gift to the world for health, wellness and peace, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said.