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Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

It's important to take breaks, spend time with loved ones and engage in activities like yoga or meditation to help relax and relieve stress.

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Fish

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Fish

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Those who don't eat fish may include alternatives like chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, soybeans and kidney beans, which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and offer major health benefits, says Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it iss a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning empathy, understanding and ways to help as I went along. Sathya Saran, who succeeded Mrs Patil as Femina's editor, pays homage to the well-known journalist who passed into the ages on September 29, 2024.

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The draft legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.

Acid attack on law student in Srinagar

Acid attack on law student in Srinagar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

A law student was injured in an acid attack by unidentified car-borne youths outside her college in Nowshehra area of the city, police said on Thursday.

Acid attacks in India are NOT gender biased

Acid attacks in India are NOT gender biased

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Acid attacks are heinous crimes in nature, but they are more than just being gender biased.

Acid attack survivor Reshma Qureshi stuns on the ramp

Acid attack survivor Reshma Qureshi stuns on the ramp

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

After walking at New York, Reshma strode the Mysore Fashion Week ramp for designer Jaheena.

#FestiveBinge: How to manage acidity and constipation

#FestiveBinge: How to manage acidity and constipation

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Follow these tips to survive festive binging.

Acid attack victim's family demands CBI probe

Acid attack victim's family demands CBI probe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

A day after Preeti Rathi succumbed to acid attack injuries at Bombay Hospital, her family met Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil and demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the case.

Acid test for specialty chemical firms: Mix of weak demand, low realisations

Acid test for specialty chemical firms: Mix of weak demand, low realisations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The weak April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) results of the largest listed specialty chemical maker, SRF, and multiple global headwinds for the sector are expected to weigh on the prospects of Indian specialty chemical companies in 2023-24 (FY24). Stocks in the sector (down 7-18 per cent) have underperformed the benchmarks (up over 10 per cent) in the past three months, and given the multiple challenges, the trend is likely to continue. Kotak Institutional Equities expects a very weak quarter (Q1FY24) for the sector due to destocking, demand weakness across certain critical end-use industries, and price erosion amid intense competition from Chinese suppliers.

Acid attack: SC suggests filing contempt case against hospitals

Acid attack: SC suggests filing contempt case against hospitals

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested to a Non-Governmental Organisation to file a contempt case alleging that hospitals and other authorities were not complying with court directions on providing free treatment to acid attack victims.

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Rathi, who hailed from Delhi, had died of multiple organ failure after Panwar allegedly threw acid on her in May 2013.

Acid attacks to have expeditious investigation, speedy trials, Govt says

Acid attacks to have expeditious investigation, speedy trials, Govt says

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Faced with the growing number of acid attacks on women, government is planning to categorise such cases as heinous crimes and fix a time-frame for investigation and trial for speedy justice.

UP govt, NGO in tussle over cafe run by acid attack survivors

UP govt, NGO in tussle over cafe run by acid attack survivors

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'If the government cannot protect the acid attack victims the least they can do is support their rehabilitation.'

10 tips to prevent acid reflux

10 tips to prevent acid reflux

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Heartburn is a symptom arising from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or acid reflux. This condition is associated with the lifestyle and eating habits of people. Fortunately, it is a completely reversible condition with a little bit of lifestyle modification and diet changes in most cases.

Prannoy battles back from illness for Paris Olympics

Prannoy battles back from illness for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Ravaged but resolute H S Prannoy focussed on increasing speed ahead of Paris Olympics

Swaraj meets Russian acid attack victim's mother

Swaraj meets Russian acid attack victim's mother

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on met mother of a 23-year-old Russian woman who was attacked with acid in Varanasi in November last year and assured her of severe punishment to the guilty.

Michelle Obama honours acid attack victim Laxmi

Michelle Obama honours acid attack victim Laxmi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Laxmi, an acid attack victim and a standard-bearer for the movement to end acid attacks in India, was honoured in the United States on Tuesday with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award.

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Reshma Qureshi's face was destroyed by acid. It did not stop her.

Love triumphs as acid attack survivor gets engaged on Valentine's Day

Love triumphs as acid attack survivor gets engaged on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Way back in 2009, in Odisha's Jagatpur, a young Pramodini not only suffered 80 per cent burns but even lost her eyesight when a spurned lover attacked her with acid.

SHAME! Delhi cops beat up, detain acid attack survivors

SHAME! Delhi cops beat up, detain acid attack survivors

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Acid attack survivors were in for a rude shock on Thursday when the police manhandled them and detained them while they tried to stage a protest outside Parliament.

Acid attack on woman in Srinagar; 1 arrested

Acid attack on woman in Srinagar; 1 arrested

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

In an acid attack, a 25-year-old woman received serious burns on her face and has been admitted to the SMHS hospital in Srinagar for treatment.

SC raps govt on acid attacks, says regulate sale

SC raps govt on acid attacks, says regulate sale

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday for the third time reminded the Union government to formulate a policy to regulate the sale of acid in the open market.

Inside Sheroes Hangout: A cafe run by acid attack survivors

Inside Sheroes Hangout: A cafe run by acid attack survivors

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The second branch of the cafe aims to rehabilitate five survivors -- Farah, Aruna, Reshma, Sunita and Rani -- all of whom were initially trained at the Sheroes Hangout in Agra.

UP: 3 women cops suspended after taking selfies with acid attack victim

UP: 3 women cops suspended after taking selfies with acid attack victim

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The three constables, deployed there for her protection, took selfies with the victim in her bed which went viral.

Acid Factory is fun to watch

Acid Factory is fun to watch

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

'The actors are far out. They all underplay their parts. There is no overacting and there is no trying to achieve dramatronics.'

Acid thrown on woman doctor in Delhi

Acid thrown on woman doctor in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Two unidentified bike-borne assailants threw acid on a 30-year-old woman doctor in New Delhi in Tuesday morning in West Delhi's Rajouri Garden area.

Acid attack victim dies in Andhra

Acid attack victim dies in Andhra

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

A young girl in Andhra Pradesh, who suffered serious burn injuries in an acid attack earlier this month, died in Hyderabad on Wednesday.Swapnika and Pranita, both final year BTech students of Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science, sustained burn injuries when they were attacked with acid by unidentified persons at Ramaram locality in Warangal. Swapnika, a final year engineering student from Warangal, sustained over 50 per cent burns in the acid attack on December 10.

Acid test for Captain Rahul as LSG aim for top spot

Acid test for Captain Rahul as LSG aim for top spot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

It remains to be seen who will partner Rahul at the all-important opening slot.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

Man gets death sentence for 'heinous' acid attack on woman

Man gets death sentence for 'heinous' acid attack on woman

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

In a significant judgment, a youth has been sentenced to death by a local court for flinging acid on a woman following which she died.

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair.

Acidity: Are you suffering from it?

Acidity: Are you suffering from it?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

If you think acidity is associated with grey hair, retirement and wrinkles, here's news -- acidity can affect those with streaked hair and the hip and the happening as well. Kanchan Maslekar explores.

'My Father Is The Most Honest Man I Know'

'My Father Is The Most Honest Man I Know'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

To share your Father's Day story (Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16), just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Father's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

DON'T MISS: An acid attack survivor's appeal

DON'T MISS: An acid attack survivor's appeal

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Live and let live. Be independent, says Anmol Rodriguez.

Stars seek out Acid Factory

Stars seek out Acid Factory

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Check out these premier pictures of the multi-starrer.

SC asks states, UTs to give free treatment to acid attack survivors

SC asks states, UTs to give free treatment to acid attack survivors

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday directed all the states and union territories (UTs) to compensate, rehabilitate and provide free treatment to the survivors of acid attacks in pursuance of guidelines issued by it earlier.

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

Centre tells states to regulate sale of acid to curb attacks

Centre tells states to regulate sale of acid to curb attacks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Complying with the Supreme Court directive, the Union home ministry has asked all states to ban across-the-counter sale of acid in the wake of rising incidents of attacks on women using the chemical.