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Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon Championships played at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Are You Suffering From 'Fibro Fog'?

Are You Suffering From 'Fibro Fog'?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is typically characterised by widespread tenderness and pain throughout the body. It is usually accompanied by fatigue, sleep and mood disturbance, says rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta.

10 Health Screening Tests For Everyone

10 Health Screening Tests For Everyone

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Even if you feel healthy, your overall health report can give you a realistic picture of important parameters, advises Dr Divya Gopal.

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Simona Halep will delay her start to the 2025 season and skip the Australian Open due to pain in her knee and shoulder, the former world number one said on Thursday.

'My Daughter Doesn't Eat Veggies'

'My Daughter Doesn't Eat Veggies'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna tells you how to take care of your child's health.

Maharashtra, Bengal report suspected GBS deaths

Maharashtra, Bengal report suspected GBS deaths

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

A woman is suspected to have died of Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra on Wednesday, while 16 new cases of the rare nerve disorder were reported in the state, health officials said.

Expired IV fluid kills woman after delivery at Bengal hospital

Expired IV fluid kills woman after delivery at Bengal hospital

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

A woman died and four others were critical after the delivery of babies at a state-run hospital in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district allegedly due to the administration of expired intravenous fluid, prompting the health department to order an investigation, officials said on Saturday.

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Water samples from different parts of Pune have been sent to the public health laboratory for chemical and biological analysis.

Maha reports 1st suspected GBS death, number of cases rises to 110

Maha reports 1st suspected GBS death, number of cases rises to 110

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

A man suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) has died in Maharashtra's Solapur district, while the number of cases of the immunological nerve disorder in Pune rose to 110, health officials said on Monday.

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Atishi, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, had recently recovered. After donating blood plasma, Atishi, the Kalkaji MLA, said that she wants to encourage recovered COVID-19 patients to donate their blood plasma to save lives of those who are currently suffering from the infection.

Maha BJP chief's son's Audi hits multiple vehicles, 2 injured

Maha BJP chief's son's Audi hits multiple vehicles, 2 injured

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut said Devendra Fadnavis was not eligible to head the Maharashtra home department.

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Tamberi's preparations looked to be on course when he jumped a world leading 2.37 metres to win the European title in June, but he then picked up a minor thigh injury

Satyendar Jain has a blood clot due to head injury: Hospital sources

Satyendar Jain has a blood clot due to head injury: Hospital sources

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Jailed Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, who is undergoing treatment at New Delhi government-run hospital, had suffered a blood clot due to a head injury, though his condition is stable, sources said on Friday.

Parliament breach: Five accused taken to Gujarat for polygraph, narco tests

Parliament breach: Five accused taken to Gujarat for polygraph, narco tests

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The police officials said all the five accused will have to undergo the polygraph test, while Sagar and Manoranjan will have to undergo additional naro-analysis and brain mapping tests.

Pro League: Germany hammer sorry India

Pro League: Germany hammer sorry India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Germany, however, regained their lead in the blink of an eye as the ball again got the better of Pathak after it came off Prinz's stick.

India maintains high import duty on American goods: US report

India maintains high import duty on American goods: US report

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

India maintains "high" import duties on a wide range of American goods such as agricultural items, drug formulations, and alcoholic beverages, besides imposing non-tariif barriers, a US report has said. A day before announcing reciprocal tariffs, the US Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report on March 31.

'Anushka's Been By My Side Through Thick And Thin'

'Anushka's Been By My Side Through Thick And Thin'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes.' 'I take pride in performing for the country. Feels amazing, the fact that she's here makes it more special.'

Former World No 1 Halep retires from tennis

Former World No 1 Halep retires from tennis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Simona Halep announced her retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday after losing in the first round at her home event in Cluj.

Starc Wins Real Duel Against Jaiswal

Starc Wins Real Duel Against Jaiswal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Talking to broadcasters after the India innings, Starc said he did not really visualise Jaiswal's dismissal.

Blood samples of top cops sent for tests

Blood samples of top cops sent for tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Maharashtra Forensic Laboratory will soon complete the testing of blood samples of slain Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare and two other police officers, who were killed in the terror attack in Mumbai last month, for alcohol content, laboratory sources said.State FSL at Kailna said that it has received the blood samples of the officers, who were killed by the terrorists on November 26, and the results will be handed over to the investigating authorities.

Our sport is more than test tubes, blood and urine: Coe

Our sport is more than test tubes, blood and urine: Coe

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Part of Sebastian Coe's new job as head of world athletics will be to shift the conversation about his "ostensibly clean" sport from doping to spectacular performances, he said on Sunday.

A, B blood groups, Rh+ people more prone to Covid: Study

A, B blood groups, Rh+ people more prone to Covid: Study

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

People having blood group of A, B and those with Rh factor positive are "more susceptible to COVID-19 infection" compared to those having O or AB group and Rh negative, according to a new study conducted by doctors at a Delhi hospital.

India's Medtech Industry To Develop High-end Equipment

India's Medtech Industry To Develop High-end Equipment

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals' annual report for 2024-25, India imported medical devices worth $8.1 billion, while exports stood at $3.7 billion in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24)

Is Constant Coughing A Sign of TB?

Is Constant Coughing A Sign of TB?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Along with persistent cough that may last for several weeks, tuberculosis patients also complain of frequent bouts of fever, chills and sweating at night, says Dr Rahul Kendre.

India's first coronavirus patient now tests negative

India's first coronavirus patient now tests negative

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

"The blood test result of the first patient from Thrissur, from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) testing centre at Alappuzha, shows a negative result. But we need confirmation from the NIV at Pune," a senior medical officer said.

Tiwari refuses to give blood sample for DNA test

Tiwari refuses to give blood sample for DNA test

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari on Wednesday refused to appear in a Delhi high court dispensary to give his blood sample for DNA test to ascertain a youth's claim of being his biological son, saying that he cannot be forced to do so.

Mamata stable; doctors to conduct more tests

Mamata stable; doctors to conduct more tests

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Preliminary medical tests conducted on Banerjee late on Wednesday night detected severe bone injuries in her left ankle and foot, and injuries in her right shoulder, forearm and neck, they said.

Is There A Cure For Type 1 Diabetes?

Is There A Cure For Type 1 Diabetes?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Chandrakant Lahariya tells you how to lower your blood sugar levels and manage your diabetes.

'Rahul performed in SA; he can in Aus too': Gavaskar

'Rahul performed in SA; he can in Aus too': Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is confident that the stylish K L Rahul can excel on Australian tracks, just like he did in South Africa last year.

Ex-India footballer battling blood cancer, vows to return stronger

Ex-India footballer battling blood cancer, vows to return stronger

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Surojit Bose played for India under coach Sukhwinder Singh from 2004-08 and was instrumental in Mahindra United's NFL triumph in 2005-06.

A Dad's Tale of Terror, Survival, Humanity in Pahalgam

A Dad's Tale of Terror, Survival, Humanity in Pahalgam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

A tale of terror, courage, and humanity -- one father's desperate escape, a mother's sacrifice, and Kashmiris who saved lives.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests positive for coronavirus

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

On Sunday, Rupani, 64, fainted on stage while addressing a rally in Vadodara for the upcoming civic polls in the state, following which he was flown to Ahmedabad and admitted to the U N Mehta Hospital.

Fasting farmer leader advised hospitalisation

Fasting farmer leader advised hospitalisation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a 70-year-old Punjab farmer leader, is on his 21st day of a hunger strike demanding the Indian government address farmers' concerns, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. His health has deteriorated, and doctors have recommended immediate hospitalization. However, Dallewal, a cancer patient, has refused medical treatment.

Atishi's indefinite fast for water ends with hospitalisation

Atishi's indefinite fast for water ends with hospitalisation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Delhi Water Minister Atishi ended her indefinite fast over the water scarcity in the national capital after she was hospitalised early Tuesday, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said.

SC orders N D Tiwari to give blood sample for DNA test

SC orders N D Tiwari to give blood sample for DNA test

Rediff.com1 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the plea of Congress leader N D Tiwari -- to stop the Delhi high court from ordering him to undergo a DNA test -- to prove his paternity in a case filed by Rohit Shekhar. The apex court ordered the former Andhra Pradesh governor to give his blood sample for a DNA test.

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'It was inspired by the Hamas attack and was like their attack -- well planned and well executed.'

Half of India Faces Glucose Imbalance

Half of India Faces Glucose Imbalance

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'Obesity, especially central obesity and increased visceral fat due to physical inactivity, along with the consumption of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar diets, are major contributing factors.'

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The bouquet of Covid-19 tests that most diagnostic labs are offering include antibody tests (blood tests), rapid antigen tests (point of care tests that detect the presence of an antigen from a nasal or throat swab in case of SARS-CoV-2), and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests.

Former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away

Former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71