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10 warning signs you need to visit an eye doctor

10 warning signs you need to visit an eye doctor

Rediff.com16 May 2019

A headache is one of most common symptoms but also the most ignored and difficult to manage if not diagnosed in time, says Dr Vrunda More-Patil.

Kohli sings litany of praises for 'valuable' Shami

Kohli sings litany of praises for 'valuable' Shami

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'I certainly rate Shami among the world's top three fast bowlers for sure'

Armed duo involved in Suryapet killings shot dead in encounter

Armed duo involved in Suryapet killings shot dead in encounter

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Two armed gangsters, who were on the run after killing two policemen and injuring 3 others on April 2 in Nalgonda district of Telangana were on Saturday shot dead in an encounter even as a constable lost his life in the gunfight, police said.

This architect-turned cricketer stole the show at IPL Auction

This architect-turned cricketer stole the show at IPL Auction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu mystery spinner Varun Chakravarathy was bought by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping Rs 8.4 crore, more than 40 times his base price.

Man arrested for filming 13-yr-old Bangladeshi boy's torture

Man arrested for filming 13-yr-old Bangladeshi boy's torture

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Nur Mia was arrested, becoming the eighth person to be held over the July 8 killing of the boy.

Sunanda Pushkar died of poisoning: SDM report

Sunanda Pushkar died of poisoning: SDM report

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Alok Sharma has asked police to find out the cause of poisoning and also to specifically probe murder or suicide angle.

Australia batsman Hughes continues to fight for life

Australia batsman Hughes continues to fight for life

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes remains in an induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery on Tuesday when he was struck in the head by a bouncer, a devastating blow that experts likened to the trauma experienced by car crash victims.

Patna blasts suspect dies in hospital

Patna blasts suspect dies in hospital

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

"With a splinter lodged in his brain, the chances of his recovery were very poor. He was unconscious and not responding to medication after admitted to hospital," Arun Kumar, director of the Patna-based Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, said.

Timeline: How Phillip Hughes met with his fate

Timeline: How Phillip Hughes met with his fate

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a how the late Phillip Hughes fought for his life after the fatal knock on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday...

10 yoga asanas to fight stress and anxiety

10 yoga asanas to fight stress and anxiety

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Invest 30 minutes a day in these simple exercises for a healthy mind and body.

When a fractured cheekbone proved to be lucky escape

When a fractured cheekbone proved to be lucky escape

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Pakistan Test opener Ahmed Shehzad knows he had a lucky escape when a short-pitched ball cracked his cheekbone earlier this month and says he 'froze' when he heard the news of Australian batsman Phil Hughes' death on Thursday.

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'The COVID-19 virus has the power to quietly enter your body, without causing pain via symptoms, because it craftily manipulates your pain response.'

Kohli is Donald Trump of world sport: Aussie media

Kohli is Donald Trump of world sport: Aussie media

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The Australian media on Tuesday dubbed India captain Virat Kohli as Donald Trump of world sport and accused him of spreading fake news regarding their players.

Bianchi out of artificial coma, say family

Bianchi out of artificial coma, say family

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Critically injured French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi is no longer in an artificial coma but remains unconscious, his family said in a statement on Wednesday.

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Central Reserve Police Force commander Chetan Cheetah, who was shot nine times during an encounter with terrorists in Kashmir, has made a "miraculous" recovery and will be discharged from the AIIMS on Wednesday.

When lure of a job brought Deepak to wrestling

When lure of a job brought Deepak to wrestling

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

The last three years in Deepak Punia's life still sounds like a dream.

DDCA apex council slams Ombudsman's order reinstating Rajat

DDCA apex council slams Ombudsman's order reinstating Rajat

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravikant Chopra, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) PC Vaish, GM, Cricket Operations, Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) members Yashpal Sharma and Sunil Valson also took the charge on Monday after taking back their resignations.

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'These medicines will ensure that our brave soldiers do not suffer from unwanted blood loss while being taken to a better healthcare from war zones'

Air ambulance crash-lands near Delhi airport, all safe

Air ambulance crash-lands near Delhi airport, all safe

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A 61-year-old cardiac patient Virender Rai, who was being flown to Delhi, has been rushed to the Medanta hospital in Gurgaon immediately after the incident.

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad loses battle for life

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad loses battle for life

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The end for the doughty soldier came a little before noon, three days after he was miraculously pulled out alive from under 30 feet of ice-and-snow debris where he lay buried for six days on the unforgiving Siachen glacier.

8 fitness goals to get in awesome shape!

8 fitness goals to get in awesome shape!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Staying fit is the first step to living healthy. So set your fitness goals and get stronger and flexible this New Year.

BRUTAL: Bangladesh teen dies after being tied to pole, beaten for 30 minutes

BRUTAL: Bangladesh teen dies after being tied to pole, beaten for 30 minutes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The video of the torture, which was posted on Facebook, triggered outrage, forcing authorities to launch a manhunt.

Sameer 'Tiger' meets his end; Hizb terror group suffers a jolt

Sameer 'Tiger' meets his end; Hizb terror group suffers a jolt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Two soldiers were injured in the initial firing, an army official said, adding that the cordon has been strengthened.

Team India will taste overseas success, predicts 'cricket' astrologer

Team India will taste overseas success, predicts 'cricket' astrologer

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

This is the story of one Narendra Bunde, a resident of Nagpur and a 'cricket astrologer' by profession.

Former F1 champion Schumacher 'critical' after skiing fall

Former F1 champion Schumacher 'critical' after skiing fall

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Retired seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was in 'critical' condition with head injuries after an off-piste skiing accident in the French Alps resort of Meribel, his agent said on Sunday.

India's Baahubali Captain

India's Baahubali Captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

His cricketing brain, always sharp, was blessed with exceptional speed of information absorption and processing. He could quickly zero in on what needed to be done and use the element of surprise to overpower the opposition, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Surat reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital in a matter of 1.15 hours covering a distance of 269 kilometre.

French Open: Seeds that failed to sprout

French Open: Seeds that failed to sprout

Rediff.com27 May 2016

What happened on Day 3 of the French Open was more surprising. Two of the top five seeded women exited.

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Andhadhun is a stunning, comic, grisly, absurd, intense, cold, crazy and must-watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

Fast bowlers rush to Abbott's defence after Hughes blow

Fast bowlers rush to Abbott's defence after Hughes blow

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

As the global cricket community prays for Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes' recovery from a severe head injury, fast bowlers rushed to the defence of Sean Abbott, whose short-pitched ball struck the batsman and left him fighting for his life.

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Partially paralysed but with unbreakable will power and determination, Nihad Panju has beaten the odds to become a fitness freak and is all set to run his 4th Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Test of maturity for Kohli and Smith in Ranchi

Test of maturity for Kohli and Smith in Ranchi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Keeping a lid on emotion will be nearly as important as executing gameplans for both India and Australia when the world's top two teams continue their captivating series with the third Test in Ranchi on Thursday.

Shane Bond's arrival lifts Mumbai's spirits

Shane Bond's arrival lifts Mumbai's spirits

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The preparation of former Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians for the eight edition of the Twenty20 tournament gathered pace as newly recruited bowling coach Shane Bond joined the side.

Dominant India eye another series win over Windies

Dominant India eye another series win over Windies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

West Indies, on the other hand, would be desperate to return home with some positivity at the end of a two-month long series in which they lost both the Test and ODI series.

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Nick Kyrgios clinched his maiden tour title on home soil in a big confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open, beating Ryan Harrison 6-4, 6-2 in the Brisbane International final.

Patna blasts: One accused fights for life, another sent to custody

Patna blasts: One accused fights for life, another sent to custody

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

One of the two terror accused arrested in connection with the serial blasts in Patna, in which six people were killed and nearly 100 others injured, is battling for his life at a government hospital in Patna and another was sent to remand by the police, officials said on Tuesday.

Here's a perfect recipe for a good Test series...

Here's a perfect recipe for a good Test series...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Tit-for-tat accusations of cheating and foul play only for it to rise magnificently in the wake of some quality cricket by the bitterest of antagonists.

'Can a Vijender or a Sushil now compete in swimming or gymnastics?'

'Can a Vijender or a Sushil now compete in swimming or gymnastics?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Infuriated over Khel Ratna snub Paralympian Deepa Malik gets Haryana CM backing 'And I am not lobbying for it. Lobbying is when you try to influence people before the committee sits and decide. When I found my name is not there, I wrote to the ministry, it's an appeal. I have got the backing of my state CM. Haryana is a sports conscious state. He (CM) also felt that I have been overlooked'

Federer wins record eighth Wimbledon title as Cilic crumbles

Federer wins record eighth Wimbledon title as Cilic crumbles

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Ruthless Roger Federer thrashed suffering Croat Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 to become the first man to win eight Wimbledon singles crowns on Sunday, five years after landing his seventh.

Grief-stricken Michael Clarke shows true off-field leadership

Grief-stricken Michael Clarke shows true off-field leadership

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Long called upon to rescue his team from treacherous situations, Australia captain Michael Clarke could do little to save his close friend Phillip Hughes, but bore his grief quietly in a vital supporting role for his "little brother's" family.