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India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Revealed: Why fear is the key

Revealed: Why fear is the key

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Neuroscientists have located the neurons responsible for fear conditioning in the mammalian brain, a development that will facilitate better understanding and treatment for human phobias and anxiety disorders.

Don't Cut Out Ghee From Your Diet!

Don't Cut Out Ghee From Your Diet!

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'Have ghee with rice, roti or dal, and remember to enjoy and cherish its impact on your life and the life of your child.'

Breaks at work can help solve problems

Breaks at work can help solve problems

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

American psychologists have given employees the perfect excuse for the much desired tea breaks or 15-minute time out -- the study has found that distractions in the workplace actually help in solving problems. The experts reckon that a moment spent working on something else or taking a break altogether allows the brain's unconscious thought process to take over. They found that when the brain kicks back into gear, the conscious thought process picks up on the solution.

Humans conditioned to breakup and move on

Humans conditioned to breakup and move on

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Humans are hardwired to fall out of love and move on to new romantic relationships, according to a new study.

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Review

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

For all of us who have been through the different challenges of the pandemic, each of the stories will evoke your senses in its own way, notes Divya Nair.

10 Tips To Take Care Of The Heart Post COVID

10 Tips To Take Care Of The Heart Post COVID

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

One may be at a risk of heart attack or stroke even months after recovery, cautionss Dr Ruchit Shah, interventional cardiologist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai.

The G-23 Revolt That Wasn't

The G-23 Revolt That Wasn't

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Members of the G-23, who had shown courage to point out the flaws in the party's functioning, have allowed themselves to be co-opted by the Family to go through the motions of a post-mortem, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Marijuana slashes cancer risk: Study

Marijuana slashes cancer risk: Study

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

A team of Spanish researchers have found that Delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the main active component of marijuana, induces death of various human brain cancer cell lines and primary cultured human brain cancer cells by a process known as autophagy.

9 Reasons For Infertility

9 Reasons For Infertility

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Sedentary lifestyle habits -- especially the ones that young working professionals have developed during the COVID-19 pandemic of being at home -- can lead to infertility, alerts fertility expert Dr Gunjan Sabherwal.

10 Ways Smoking HARMS Your Body

10 Ways Smoking HARMS Your Body

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Arthritis, cancer, blindness, erectile dysfunction... smoking can have adverse effects on your overall health, warns Dr Harish Chafle, senior consultant-pulmonology and critical care, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.

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.

How to remember every thing you see, read

How to remember every thing you see, read

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

There has to be a purpose, aim or a goal. The brain should know why it should remember what it is trying to remember.

How to be a Strong and Beautiful Bride

How to be a Strong and Beautiful Bride

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Remember, the goal is to look fit and toned, and not just skinny, says Dr Disha Dinakar.

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

OXSIGHT, founded in 2016 to create wearable technology devices based on how the brain manages visual information, began conducting trials in India two years ago in partnership with leading eye hospitals and clinics.

Watch out! Smelling food makes you fat

Watch out! Smelling food makes you fat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Researchers have found that the smell of food could play an important role in how the body processes calories.

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Why wouldn't so strategically-minded an adversary, such as China, not militarily exploit to the maximum Indian timidity, stupidity, and cupidity all along the LAC and legitimate, as it has done so often in the past, the fait accompli of incremental territorial grabs which, by the way, is its strategy and policy as implemented on the ground?'

10 signs you may have lung cancer

10 signs you may have lung cancer

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

A drop in weight of more than 10 percent of the body in 6 months is significant and may point towards a cancerous process, says Dr Suman S Karanth.

Schumacher 'reacted' during Massa's visit

Schumacher 'reacted' during Massa's visit

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher had reportedly "reacted with his mouth" during a secret visit to the Grenoble hospital by his former Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa.

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'Instead of fearing these foods, which never helps because it only increases cortisol levels, exercise control over your mouth, greed, portions and adopt an overall healthy lifestyle,' advises lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho.

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

After a gap of 10 years, the DMK snatched the reins of power from arch rival AIADMK, with its president M K Stalin leading the party to a stellar performance and in the process, helming the state as chief minister for the first time.

Women can sniff out men's 'sexual sweat' scent

Women can sniff out men's 'sexual sweat' scent

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

A man's sweat might be the last thing a woman would think of during intimate moments, but her brain recognises the scent and the significance of the emotions it conveys right away, claim Rice University scientists.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'

'Gone too soon, Sidharth'

'Gone too soon, Sidharth'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'Life is so unpredictable.' 'Devastating beyond words.'

How To LOSE WEIGHT in 30 DAYS

How To LOSE WEIGHT in 30 DAYS

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Do cardio (walking, jogging, running, swimming) for at least an hour for minimum five days per week and weight train for at least two days a week for an hour, suggests fitness expert Dr Shreyash Gujrathi.

Hail Captain Kohli!

Hail Captain Kohli!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Virat's captaincy may have come of age in this competition.

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.'

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

In a policy paper submitted to US Senators, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said the excessive delays in the processing of permanent residency applications due to country-wise quota contributed to America's loss of revenue, market leadership and competitive edge.

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.' 'You never know what awaits at the next turning.'

How to write a cover letter that will get you a JOB

How to write a cover letter that will get you a JOB

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The cover letter elaborates your intent for applying to the job, particular skills, experience, and achievements that make you the right fit.

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

PM a versatile genius who thinks globally and acts locally: Justice Mishra

PM a versatile genius who thinks globally and acts locally: Justice Mishra

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

He said India is the biggest democracy in the world and "people wonder how this democracy is functioning so successfully". "India is a responsible and most friendly member of the international community under the stewardship of internationally acclaimed visionary Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi," he said.

Myth of the fastest supercomputer

Myth of the fastest supercomputer

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

India may have launched itself on the world's map of raw computing power with the Eka supercomputer from the Tata group, but even the world's fastest supercomputer cannot match the processing speed of your brain. While your computer, on an average, can execute around 100 megaflops (million of calculations per second), it can barely handle dictation.

10 things you should do if you want to lose weight

10 things you should do if you want to lose weight

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Here are some awesome fat-busting, shape-yielding solutions guaranteed to speed up your weight loss process.

Olympics: Special strength-building machine for javelin throwers

Olympics: Special strength-building machine for javelin throwers

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has installed a special strength-building German machine for the use of the country's elite javelin throwers like Olympic-bound Neeraj Chopa and Shivpal Singh at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports in Patiala.

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.

Stressed? Try these yoga poses

Stressed? Try these yoga poses

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Set aside a few minutes from your busy schedule and try these postures.

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'One police officer told me that trials take forever, conviction rates are low.' 'So one way to judge states' performance on handling crime is through the 'recovery rate' of their police.' 'The fastest way to get recovery is by torturing the accused.'

Mira Nair falls, has shoulder surgery

Mira Nair falls, has shoulder surgery

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

'I had a very painful shoulder surgery after a fall in the park.' 'I am nursing myself back to sturdiness slowly and steadily.'