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With 69,652 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest 1-day jump

With 69,652 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest 1-day jump

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The total number of samples tested up to August 19 is 3,26,61,252 including 9,18,470 samples tested on Wednesday, said the Indian Council of Medical Research on Thursday.

Olympic champ Lewis pleads with athletes to save the sport

Olympic champ Lewis pleads with athletes to save the sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

"The future of athleticism depends on the athletes," Lewis told Reuters ahead of the inauguration of the NACAC athletics championships in Costa Rica. "At the end of the day, the sport is going to be as good as the athletes want.

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

Harbhajan apologises for Insta post on Bhindranwale

Harbhajan apologises for Insta post on Bhindranwale

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Will never support anything anti-India'

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Some of the longer-term implications of COVID-19 are not related to the virus itself.' 'They are actually related to immune responses from the virus.'

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease could go down several paths. One possibility, the least likely, is that it will just disappear. The most likely is that it will have seasonal impact, says Devangshu Datta.

Kapil Dev discharged from hospital

Kapil Dev discharged from hospital

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Kapil Dev was discharged from a city hospital, two days after undergoing angioplasty following a heart attack.

Second round of sero survey begins in Mumbai

Second round of sero survey begins in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The study will provide information about the spread of the infection and also throw light on herd immunity.

Vaccination 3 months after recovery from Covid: Govt

Vaccination 3 months after recovery from Covid: Govt

Rediff.com19 May 2021

These decisions were taken by the ministry based on the fresh recommendations by The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) and have also been communicated to the states and union territories, an official statement said.

Have to take this confidence forward, Saqlain tells Pakistan

Have to take this confidence forward, Saqlain tells Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

After those high-profile matches, stakes will be relatively lower when they meet Afghanistan but Saqlain said there were no rooms for complacency.

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'All actions for COVID-19 should be the same as for other routine health conditions.' 'There is no need to report the matter in the media all the time; not on front page please.'

Covid may damage brain like Parkinson's disease

Covid may damage brain like Parkinson's disease

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

COVID-19 patients commonly report symptoms such as brain fog, headaches, and insomnia, complications which are not new after a viral infection, the researchers said.

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

As worries over India's COVID-19 spike mount -- the country added 75,809 cases on Tuesday to take its tally to 42,80,422 -- scientists are grappling with the pivotal issue of antibodies and trying to understand how they impact on the progression of the disease.

Sprinter Nirmala banned for 4 years for doping

Sprinter Nirmala banned for 4 years for doping

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Nirmala Sheroen tested positive for the steroids drostanolone and metenolone at a competition back home in June 2018.

Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreads faster, may cause severe disease: Study

Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreads faster, may cause severe disease: Study

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The yet-to-be peer-reviewed findings, recently posted on the preprint repository BioRxiv, show that the BA.2 sub variant may have features that make it as capable of causing serious illness as older coronavirus variants.

How can you catch monkeypox? Govt lists dos and don'ts

How can you catch monkeypox? Govt lists dos and don'ts

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

It underlined that anyone can catch the virus if they have had prolonged or repeated contact with an infected individual.

1st Test: How England's fiery Stokes repaid faith shown by selectors

1st Test: How England's fiery Stokes repaid faith shown by selectors

Rediff.com22 May 2015

England's Ben Stokes provided a timely reminder of his immense talent with a sparkling innings of 92 which turned the first test against New Zealand on Thursday.

Madhumita's foetus sent for DNA test

Madhumita's foetus sent for DNA test

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Discus thrower Kumari gets four-year ban for dope flunk

Discus thrower Kumari gets four-year ban for dope flunk

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Her four-year ban, announced by WADA on Friday night, will begin from June 26, 2018 -- the date of her sample collection.

'After my first innings in Test cricket, I doubted my ability'

'After my first innings in Test cricket, I doubted my ability'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

International Test debuts can be intimidating and Sachin Tendulkar could not have imagined a tougher one when he padded up against pace legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in 1989 -- the experience leaving him so scarred that he doubted his ability to continue at the highest level.

India records over 60,000 COVID-19 case for 1st time

India records over 60,000 COVID-19 case for 1st time

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

This was the ninth day in a row that the COVID-19 tally increased by more than 50,000.

Hockey players discharged from hospital after recovering from COVID-19

Hockey players discharged from hospital after recovering from COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The training camps for both the men and women teams will begin in Bengaluru from Wednesday.

Hillary Clinton 'healthy and fit', says doctor

Hillary Clinton 'healthy and fit', says doctor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The former secretary of state, 68, "continues to remain healthy and fit to serve as president of the United States," her personal physician Lisa Bardack wrote.

Eye on top spot, Australia fret over selections for Pakistan Test

Eye on top spot, Australia fret over selections for Pakistan Test

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Australia will have to win both Tests in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to go one point clear of South Africa, who displaced them at the top in July, but there is still little clarity about the side who would walk out for the first match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, Mohali Test, Day Two

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, Mohali Test, Day Two

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and South Africa in Mohali, on Friday.

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'People will say a lot of things -- ignore the noise.'

10 Health Issues Women Must Not Ignore

10 Health Issues Women Must Not Ignore

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The higher chance of depression in women is additionally related to changes in hormone levels that occur throughout a woman's life.

Mediclaim: 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Mediclaim: 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Do you know the most common exclusions in a mediclaim plan? Or, why your base premium keeps increasing over a period of time?

'Pant's presence was intimidating to the Aussies'

'Pant's presence was intimidating to the Aussies'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Rishabh Pant has silenced his critics forever, says childhood coach Tarak Sinha.

Duminy steals Rohit's thunder as South Africa draw first blood

Duminy steals Rohit's thunder as South Africa draw first blood

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Rohit Sharma's blistering century went in vain as South Africa began their long tour of India on a winning note by scripting a thrilling seven-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 International match in Dharamsala.

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'COVID-19 and diabetes have a very intricate relationship.' 'People with diabetes tend to get the most severe forms of COVID-19.'

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Our busy schedules, our living conditions where sunlight is often a luxury, pollution as also social mores that frown upon exposure are collectively responsible.

Babar, Shan hundreds put Pakistan in box seat in Rawalpindi

Babar, Shan hundreds put Pakistan in box seat in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Babar capitalised on an early reprieve to score a career-best 143 not out when bad light forced early stumps with Pakistan 109 ahead with seven wickets remaining.

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 painkillers, salt and diabetes affect your kidney

How painkillers, salt and diabetes affect your kidney

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The right amount of sodium intake, medication and water consumption can help manage your kidneys.

Lampard gets another shot at coaching

Lampard gets another shot at coaching

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Frank Lampard has been tasked with a tough challenge of resurrecting Everton

Bio-bubble woes for Australia ahead of India series?

Bio-bubble woes for Australia ahead of India series?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Australia coach Justin Langer believes managing the mental health of his bubble-weary players will be one of his key responsibilities during the upcoming home series against India.

Having Shafali in all formats a big plus for India: Mithali

Having Shafali in all formats a big plus for India: Mithali

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India skipper Mithali Raj has welcomed the selection of teen sensation Shafali Verma in all three formats and said it would be crucial to get back to winning ways on the UK tour after the disappointment at home against South Africa.

Home On New Year's Eve? Watch These Shows

Home On New Year's Eve? Watch These Shows

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Ring in 2022 in front of the telly.

Revealed: Our Banks' Financial Health

Revealed: Our Banks' Financial Health

Rediff.com12 May 2022

We'll need to wait a couple of years to see how many restructured loans turn bad and whether some banks fall victim to their obsession for growth, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.