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Yoga immune boosters in the time of Covid-19

Yoga immune boosters in the time of Covid-19

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Shameem Akthar digs into her sadhana kit for an immunity-boosting sequence.

Beware! Raisins can ruin your child's teeth

Beware! Raisins can ruin your child's teeth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The concentrated sugar content in dried fruit is extremely detrimental to a child's teeth

Want to avoid cancer? Please read this

Want to avoid cancer? Please read this

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Cancer cells thrive in acidic environments.

Mumbai disease alert: FAQ

Mumbai disease alert: FAQ

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

How to avoid gastro, dengue, leptospirosis and cholera

A toothache can be deadly, if untreated

A toothache can be deadly, if untreated

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

By the time the 12-yr-old own aching tooth got any attention, the bacteria from the abscess had spread to his brain, doctors said.

Serum develops meningitis vaccine

Serum develops meningitis vaccine

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The Ig Nobel prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then makes them think.

Quick tips for a rainy day

Quick tips for a rainy day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rediff.com Senior Contributor P Rajendran reports from New York on how the Indian-American researcher's pioneering work may wipe out the visible effect of Alzheimer's disease.

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The rail ministry has fitted 7,000 bio-toilets and the target is to fix 30,000 for the year.

Canada rejects Indian pickles

Canada rejects Indian pickles

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

After the furore in United Kingdom over presence of banned Sudan Red in chillies, now Canadian authorities have problems with the spice of our lives –achar!

Leprosy origin not in India: Study

Leprosy origin not in India: Study

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While Delhi boasts of one of the best metro systems in the world and decent infrastructure, reckless construction, legalising unauthorised colonies, and the worsening water and air quality dent its image of being a robust cosmopolitan city.

Do you know the logic behind these superstitions?

Do you know the logic behind these superstitions?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Most rituals that we blindly follow today have a scientific and logical history to it.

Lupin recalls 9,210 bottles of anti-infective drug from the US

Lupin recalls 9,210 bottles of anti-infective drug from the US

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

The recent recalls come amid increased FDA scrutiny of medicines produced in India.

An Indian remedy to bacterial woes

An Indian remedy to bacterial woes

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Indian scientists develop new TB vaccine

Indian scientists develop new TB vaccine

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

The vaccine is a live form of a different strain of Mycobacterium, the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research report said.

Have a sweet tooth? Don't worry

Have a sweet tooth? Don't worry

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Here are some healthy alternatives.

The ultimate skincare treasure trove: your kitchen!

The ultimate skincare treasure trove: your kitchen!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Everything you need to keep your skin soft and glowing all year round is just one room away.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

Is your poop green in colour?

Is your poop green in colour?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The greenish tinge is the result of taking medications over a long period of time.

Now, bottled water with germs!

Now, bottled water with germs!

Rediff.com30 May 2003

These smart devices will make you healthier!

These smart devices will make you healthier!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amrita Singh scours the market for the smartest health devices going.

Ranbaxy unveils anti-infective drug

Ranbaxy unveils anti-infective drug

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Amrit Food unveils tetrapak milk

Amrit Food unveils tetrapak milk

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

How to get rid of a hangover

How to get rid of a hangover

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Simple ways to cure a hangover after a long New Year Eve party.

Answered: When COVID-19 will end

Answered: When COVID-19 will end

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'"The end" depends on two things.' 'Either you develop a vaccine which is effective or if you have a drug, you can terminate this infection very quickly.' 'Otherwise, you have to depend on herd immunity.' 'I think it should happen earlier. Far earlier, than we can imagine or achieve 'herd immunity'.'

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'I challenge people just do it for a month to see how you feel, okay?'

No more human waste on 175 km Rly tracks from Oct 2

No more human waste on 175 km Rly tracks from Oct 2

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Indian Railway has installed more than 17,000 bio-toilets on trains till March 2015

14 foods that are good for your HEART

14 foods that are good for your HEART

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

These foods will help you fight hypertension and lower blood pressure, says Dr Udgeath Dhir.

Eureka Forbes launches mobile water purifier

Eureka Forbes launches mobile water purifier

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The company said, the water purifier is powered by space nano technology.

7 dental problems you'll have in your 30s

7 dental problems you'll have in your 30s

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Once you reach 30, the foremost thing you need to check is on your old fillings, says Dr Karishma Jaradi.

Aditi Mammen Gupta: The heiress who chose to be an entrepreneur

Aditi Mammen Gupta: The heiress who chose to be an entrepreneur

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Aditi Mammen Gupta, who hails from the family that started Malayala Manorama, MRF Tyres & Funskool, tells us about her start-up.

10 simple tips to stay FIT and healthy

10 simple tips to stay FIT and healthy

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Even 30 minutes of exercising daily is known to balance hormones, manage stress, and manage weight to the best, says Dr Manoj Kutteri.

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Their success stories will inspire you too.

Common Foot Problems: Finding the Right Shoes for Men

Common Foot Problems: Finding the Right Shoes for Men

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Common Foot Problems: Finding the Right Shoes for Men

How Tata Trusts uses big data to gauge consumption, production

How Tata Trusts uses big data to gauge consumption, production

Rediff.com2 May 2018

In keeping with the Trusts' objectives, the initiative was underpinned by an attempt to determine how over-nutrition was impacting citizens at a mass scale.

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

How to trek light and safe this monsoon

How to trek light and safe this monsoon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Opting for a lightweight, waterproof back pack is ideal for a monsoon trek.