The unexpected development took place after opposition Labour Party supported the bill moved by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Vardhan, who interacted with chief ministers, state health ministers, principal secretaries and additional chief secretaries of Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and Goa through video conferencing and urged them to focus on effective clinical management of COVID-19 cases to reduce deaths in the first 24, 48 or 72 hours.
According to a recent study, mentally draining work such as teaching may increase the risk of diabetes in women.
Rediff reader Arpit Pipersaniya, 26 from Bengaluru reveals how he went from 109 kg to 70 kg and transformed his lifestyle.
It might be the last Celtics stand for the tandem of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett but they showed their class and determination as Boston humbled the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
'The worst case scenario for Pakistan is a full-scale Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.' 'Pakistani militants would be inspired and emboldened and seek to replicate the Taliban's successes in Pakistan.'
'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.
The wrestler-actor passed into the ages at the age of 84 this morning.
According to a statement by Zimbabwe Cricket, he collapsed while jogging, but details regarding the exact cause of his death haven't been determined yet.
Actress Usha Jadhav talks about her acclaimed film and her journey in the industry.
He was awarded DGP medal and commendation recently for his outstanding contribution.
The Swedish striker, who has amassed an Aladdin's cave of silverware that includes 11 league titles in four European countries, is LA Galaxy's biggest foreign acquisition since David Beckham in 2007.
'We thought we'd be away from Mumbai for two or three years.' 'If only life were that simple!'
'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'
Every economy has a natural "frequency" that is determined by a range of factors, including size, population and its age distribution, type of government, dynamism (as measured by things like ease of doing business), importance of religion, culture and so on. Technology, of course, is a key factor, both in terms of assessing the frequency and in terms of changing it.
Why India is an FDI magnet. The country satisfies several reconditions to attract FDI.
Never reheat fats and oils. Add less salt while cooking.
Rediff reader Srinivas Samudrala, 58 from Telangana shares his story.
Ram Vilas Paswan, 74, who was the Lok Janshakti Party patron, had undergone a heart surgery at a hospital in New Delhi a few days ago.
Sources at the Indian mission said that the family was taken to the hospital for medical check up and then presented in a court for hearing.
'People ask me from where I get the strength to fight this battle. I really do not know.' 'Perhaps God is giving me the strength as I am fighting for truth.'
HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.
'Each person has their own story. You can't make a general statement about an entire industry.'
Rohit Shekhar's successful legal fight established the right of a child -- at any age -- to know his paternity.
There is no conceivable reason for any big power to put road blocks on the path of an India-Pakistan normalisation process, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Notwithstanding the tag of being a Naxal hotbed, tribals in this east Maharashtra district have shown the way to the rest by treating girls with love and dignity and not resorting to unethical practises like female foeticide.
The lowering of the age from the existing 18 years means that those aged 16 and above will no longer enjoy protection under the Juvenile Justice law, under which juveniles cannot be tried under the normal law of the land that provides punishment of up to death for rape and murder.
Mithileysh Sathiyanarayanan, 29, research scientist from London, UK tells us about his first salary.
The recent study suggested that nearly 35 per cent of the cases were stillborn, 29 per cent were born alive and 36 per cent were born before the period of viability.
Yoga expert Shikha Pandey tells you how effective breathing can help you balance your energies and improve the health of your lungs.
If you're past the age of 20, then trying to shed those extra pounds with gruelling exercises and strict diets may not do you any good, according to a new study.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at a Matua temple in Bangladesh's Orakandi, the birthplace of Hindu mystic figure and Matua community's spiritual guru Harichand Thakur.
How we respond now will determine whether we have a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future or one that is marked by inequalities, environmental decline and economic setbacks
Systematic investment plans can be the best way to achieve your financial goals if started early, says Vishwajeet Parashar is the Senior Vice President and Group Head -- Marketing, Bajaj Capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the customary Independence Day address to the nation after unfurling the Tricolour at the Red Fort. India is marking its 74th Independence Day under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic.
What you do after a meal may interfere with the process of digestion and metabolism -- here's what you should know.
Noting that more than a third of India's population is below the age of 20, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said involvement of youth in nation-building activities will be a key determinant in the country's success.
Don't sidestep the idea of investing in term insurance. Here's why.
