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10 DO-AT-HOME Exercises To STAY FIT

10 DO-AT-HOME Exercises To STAY FIT

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Fitness expert Sumit Dubey suggests some equipment-free workouts to keep you in shape.

How yoga can help the elderly

How yoga can help the elderly

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'If the meditative yoga programme we had developed for the elderly was practised for one hour every day, five days in a week for six months, it could lead to an improvement in the overall quality of life of the elderly.'

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.'

UP: Encephalitis toll 403

UP: Encephalitis toll 403

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

UP: Encephalitis toll 403

Ensure no smog in Delhi-NCR, SC tells Centre

Ensure no smog in Delhi-NCR, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The court was informed that the commission for air quality management will start functioning from today.

A mental disorder is not a sign of failure

A mental disorder is not a sign of failure

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

It is important for us to remember that it's ok to feel low at times. It's ok to not be ok but it's not ok not to seek help.

HC allows Hany Babu to be treated at Breach Candy hospital at own cost

HC allows Hany Babu to be treated at Breach Candy hospital at own cost

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Wednesday permitted Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to be shifted to the private Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for medical treatment.

Hrithik: I'm fantastic. Thanks for your love!

Hrithik: I'm fantastic. Thanks for your love!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

5 foods that will help you fight obesity

5 foods that will help you fight obesity

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

In a blow to the prestige of the saffron brigade, Bharatiya Janata Party's national vice president Mukul Roy along with son Subhranshu, rejoined the Trinamool Congress on Friday, with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other leaders of the state's ruling party welcoming the prodigal back to the fold.

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.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'I ask for bail in the name of justice.' 'Give me a chance to stay alive and see the trial till its end.'

Justin Bieber's battle with Lyme disease

Justin Bieber's battle with Lyme disease

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The pop singer revealed on Instagram that he has been diagnosed with the infectious disease.

UP: Encephalitis toll 136

UP: Encephalitis toll 136

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Encephalitis claims more lives in north India. Toll goes up to 136.

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can majorly impact your baby's overall development. Children with foetal alcohol syndrome may have problems with their vision, hearing, memory, attention span, warns Dr Anagha Karkhanis.

Hillary Clinton returns to work after a month of illness

Hillary Clinton returns to work after a month of illness

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton returned to work on Monday after a month-long absence due to health scares, including a potentially dangerous clot in her head, as she met top officials at the State Department.

Toxic air killed over 1 lakh children in India in 2016: WHO

Toxic air killed over 1 lakh children in India in 2016: WHO

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The green body's report said three of the world's largest nitrogen oxide air pollution emission hotspots that contribute to formation of PM2.5 and ozone are in India with one in the Delhi-NCR.

Must read: Facts you must know about first pregnancy

Must read: Facts you must know about first pregnancy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

It is important to visit an obstetrician as soon as you miss your first period after intercourse, suggests Dr Danny Laliwalla.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

'No evidence that mobile phones can cause cancer'

'No evidence that mobile phones can cause cancer'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Long-term use of mobile phones may cause cancer, although there is "no convincing evidence" to suggest that, claims the biggest ever review of the subject.

What is Priyanka Chopra doing in Ethiopia?

What is Priyanka Chopra doing in Ethiopia?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

These pictures say more than words ever could.

Why Shabana Azmi wants MORE!

Why Shabana Azmi wants MORE!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

'I have been lucky to be at the right place at the right time. I do not rate myself as excellent.'

Declare Acute Encephalitis an epidemic, experts urge Bihar govt

Declare Acute Encephalitis an epidemic, experts urge Bihar govt

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Health experts have questioned the Bihar government's delay in declaring Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, a disease that has killed 135 children in the state, as an epidemic. "Bihar should declare the disease as an epidemic so that doctors can collect brain tissue of the deceased for further tests," said Director of National Institute of Virology Dr A C Mishra.

Suffering from New World Syndrome?

Suffering from New World Syndrome?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

New World Syndrome that affects 75 per cent world population is triggered by a radical change in diet and lifestyle.

What 7 hours of sleep can do to your body

What 7 hours of sleep can do to your body

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

It is important to give the body the rest it deserves, which will ultimately help to enhance memory, improve focus and develop the capacity for learning new information, says Chaitanya Ramalingegowda.

'A magician with a hockey stick'

'A magician with a hockey stick'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'If he is being spoken in the same breath as Dhyan Chand, then you can image how good he was.'

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Balbir Sr's three Olympic gold medals came in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) as vice-captain, and Melbourne (1956) as captain.

Dying young in Bollywood

Dying young in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.

Families of encephalitis victims spend a doleful Diwali

Families of encephalitis victims spend a doleful Diwali

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

It has been a dark and mournful Diwali for the families of 72 children who died of Japanese encephalitis in Bihar's Gaya district this year. Celebrations gave way for mourning, as the families prayed for peace of the souls of the departed loved ones.

Mysterious disease kills 11 children in Bihar

Mysterious disease kills 11 children in Bihar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Eleven children have died of some unknown disease in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, a district health official said on Saturday.

2022: 10 Important Career Skills to Succeed

2022: 10 Important Career Skills to Succeed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Leadership, teamwork, communication, productivity, and wellness skills are essential for every employee's success.

10 things Indian men should know about SEX

10 things Indian men should know about SEX

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Sex must be enjoyed equally by both you and your partner and consent is pivotal before getting into the act, says Gaurav Gupta.

Do-it-yourself: Simple exercises at stay fit at home

Do-it-yourself: Simple exercises at stay fit at home

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Ready to workout at home? These exercises are meant for you.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

Theatre guru Satyadev Dubey passes away

Theatre guru Satyadev Dubey passes away

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Renowned director, actor and screenplay writer Satyadev Dubey passed away in Mumbai on Sunday morning after suffering from a prolonged illness. He was 75.

Mamata to decide on 'ghar wapsi' of turncoats: Trinamool

Mamata to decide on 'ghar wapsi' of turncoats: Trinamool

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Trinamool Congress leadership is yet to take a call on ghar wapsi (return home) by former TMC leaders who had joined the BJP ahead of the recently concluded assembly elections which the Mamata Banerjee-led party swept.

You could have dementia if...

You could have dementia if...

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Researchers found those who had orthostatic hypotension at the beginning of the study had a 54 per cent higher risk of developing dementia

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'