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Hospital Horror: 'IVF hospitals have a very low success rate'

Hospital Horror: 'IVF hospitals have a very low success rate'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'IVF hospitals have very low success rates and provide very expensive treatment without having any knowledge of the real problem (it would seem)' says Rediff.com reader Tapasya Karthickeyan

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'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.'

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.

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

Madhumita's foetus sent for DNA test

Madhumita's foetus sent for DNA test

Rediff.com26 May 2003

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

An advertisement showing two women talking about Cars24's promise that you can test drive the car and return it with full refund in seven days if it doesn't work for you has upset a section of men. In the ad, the women say there should be such a policy for husbands, too. "Will same return policy be taken so laughingly as this one if we reverse the #gender? (sic)" asks a complainant to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Another complaint, this time against a FreshToHome ad, reads: "Suggest to ban gory and repulsive photos of animal parts in ads - just as photos of accident victims."

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Higher Omicron infection risk despite full vax: Study

Higher Omicron infection risk despite full vax: Study

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Two doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines generate lower levels of antibodies against the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study which suggests that those previously infected or vaccinated may be at an increased risk of infection.

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.

210 new COVID-19 cases take Maha tally to 1,574; 13 deaths reported

210 new COVID-19 cases take Maha tally to 1,574; 13 deaths reported

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

In Mumbai city alone 1,008 patients have been detected as per the state health department, of which 64 died.

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.

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes Kumar Abishek.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

PHOTOS: Cummins' 15-ball 56 powers KKR to victory

PHOTOS: Cummins' 15-ball 56 powers KKR to victory

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pat Cummins blasted the quickest half-century in IPL history to power Kolkata Knight Riders to an emphatic five-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians at the MCA stadium in Pune on Wednesday.

Mundka fire tragedy: Families still wait for remains of loved ones

Mundka fire tragedy: Families still wait for remains of loved ones

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'We have been paying visits to hospitals and police stations every day and nobody is ready to help'

ICMR, Hyderabad co develop potential treatment for COVID-19

ICMR, Hyderabad co develop potential treatment for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'The ICMR and Biological E Limited, Hyderabad, have developed highly purified antisera (raised in animals) for prophylaxis and treatment of COVID-19,' the apex health research body said on Thursday. The 'antisera' is yet to undergo human clinical trials to establish its safety and efficacy and Drugs Controller General of India would be approached soon in this regard, Dr Samiran Panda, the head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at the ICMR said.

Coronavirus suspect flees from hospital; caught after 12 hours

Coronavirus suspect flees from hospital; caught after 12 hours

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The 26-year-old woman, who had gone for a vacation to Indonesia last month and returned home on February 29, was admitted to government-run Mhow Civil Hospital on last Friday after she showed symptoms similar to the novel coronavirus

World's ten richest people under 35

World's ten richest people under 35

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Zuckerberg has a fortune of $41.6 million

'Not taking Bhuvi to UK huge mistake'

'Not taking Bhuvi to UK huge mistake'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Not picking Bhuvneshwar for the WTC final and the five Tests against England starting August 4 is baffling, said Sarandeep

India sees record COVID-19 recoveries in single day

India sees record COVID-19 recoveries in single day

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

As many as 29,557 COVID-19 patients have recuperated in the past 24 hours.

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

A group of retired army officers have come together to provide a home for girls who never had a home before.

PICS: India poised for thumping win over New Zealand

PICS: India poised for thumping win over New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Images from Day 3 in the second Test between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai on Sunday.