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MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

How Ayushmann Khurrana's wife is fighting cancer

How Ayushmann Khurrana's wife is fighting cancer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The cancer survivor talked about the emotional struggles men face when their loved one battles the life-threatening disease.

Sibal says activist Navlakha has cancer, SC orders shifting him to hospital

Sibal says activist Navlakha has cancer, SC orders shifting him to hospital

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The top court said receiving medical treatment is a fundamental right of a prisoner.

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The court said the decision shall be communicated by the Union ministry of health and family welfare for considering whether any law, enactment, or guidelines are required to address issues related to posthumous reproduction or post-mortal reproduction.

Bleeding after sex? It could be cervical cancer

Bleeding after sex? It could be cervical cancer

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Bone pain, loss of appetite and finding blood in the urine are some signs of the condition.

'I Refuse To Bow Down'

'I Refuse To Bow Down'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

After revealing that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, Hina Khan keeps everyone updated about her difficult journey onwards.

Cancer hospital launched by Modi opened last year, claims Mamata

Cancer hospital launched by Modi opened last year, claims Mamata

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted that she had last year inaugurated the second campus of the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute which Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation on Friday.

'Many times we miss the cancer symptoms'

'Many times we miss the cancer symptoms'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'Live a healthy lifestyle. Like what our parents taught us. Like our parents' parents taught them.' 'We become obese. In obesity the chance of cancer increases.' 'Any new symptom? Please talk to your doctor. Some screening test might need to be done.'

'He was simply larger than life'

'He was simply larger than life'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Denver Nuggets, who took Mutombo in the first round of the 1991 draft, said in a statement they were "heartbroken" by his passing.

'Bras and antiperspirants don't cause cancer'

'Bras and antiperspirants don't cause cancer'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Mumbai-based oncologist Dr Shona Nag dispels the myths surrounding cancer.

'Who's next?': Biden fumbles while introducing Modi

'Who's next?': Biden fumbles while introducing Modi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

There was an awkward silence in the audience. A staff member finally pointed to the podium, leading to the introduction of Modi by the compere.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic telling leaders of the Quad nations that China was testing them, thus reflecting upon the American seriousness of the emerging Chinese threat.

Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer

Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'I'm taking this battle head on'

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

To me he always symbolised the sincere, confident, face of a Bharat whose rise is unstoppable. Ratan Tata was a Rishi who was unquestioningly trusted by people who never saw him and never met him, asserts Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.

Who Will Lead The Tata Group?

Who Will Lead The Tata Group?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Will it be Noel Tata, Ratan Tata's half brother?

Harrington treated for skin cancer

Harrington treated for skin cancer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Ireland's Padraig Harrington has had surgery for skin cancer, the three-times major winner has revealed.

The cancer conqueror

The cancer conqueror

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Ananda Shankar Jayant had everything going for her. Then, she saw her medical reports.

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The last rites will be held at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Friday.

Sayre Therapeutics: In the business of cancer

Sayre Therapeutics: In the business of cancer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Sayre Therapeutics aims for a spot among top 5 players in oncology.

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned. The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Dingko Singh airlifted to Delhi for cancer treatment

Dingko Singh airlifted to Delhi for cancer treatment

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh was on Saturday airlifted from Imphal to New Delhi for his cancer treatment. Dingko's transfer to Delhi by a SpiceJet air ambulance was facilitated by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) after he missed a scheduled radiation therapy session due to the ongoing coronavirus-forced national lockdown.

Southee auctions WTC final shirt for 8-year-old's cancer treatment

Southee auctions WTC final shirt for 8-year-old's cancer treatment

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The shirt is signed by the entire Black Caps squad.

Serena goes topless to raise breast cancer awareness

Serena goes topless to raise breast cancer awareness

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The video shows Williams covering her breasts with her hands while singing the global hit song of an Australian Band, The Divinyls.

Cancer cure closer to reality?`

Cancer cure closer to reality?`

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Researchers at a British company Immunocore has developed a way of harnessing the power of the immune system's natural-born killer cells: the T-cells of the blood which seek out and kill invading pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria.

Chennai: Unhappy over treatment, patient's son stabs doctor 7 times

Chennai: Unhappy over treatment, patient's son stabs doctor 7 times

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A medical oncologist at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Chennai was stabbed seven times on Wednesday by the son of a patient allegedly over grievances on treatment to his mother at the same facility, a hospital official said.

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'Outside the house, he was this iconic deified figure.' 'Inside, he was a sorted-out, genial householder, always ready to lend a patient ear to our problems.'

Parrikar has advanced-stage cancer, says Goa minister

Parrikar has advanced-stage cancer, says Goa minister

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Sardesai is the second member of the cabinet after health minister Vishwajit Rane to talk about the exact nature of Parrikar's illness.

How garlic, tomatoes can help you fight cancer

How garlic, tomatoes can help you fight cancer

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Healthy food = healthy mind and body.

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'We have got enough internal accruals, and we are able to do acquisitions on our own.'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

Superfoods that help prevent cancer

Superfoods that help prevent cancer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

There are several colourful fruit and vegetables that are linked to prevention of the dreaded disease.

Cancer-stricken India shooter passes away at 42, fraternity mourns

Cancer-stricken India shooter passes away at 42, fraternity mourns

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Pournima Zanane had been suffering from cancer for the past two years and also underwent extensive treatment for the same.

Man, 4 daughters found dead at Delhi house

Man, 4 daughters found dead at Delhi house

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The deceased have been identified as Heeralal Sharma, who worked as a carpenter at the Indian Spinal Injury Centre in Vasant Kunj for the last 28 years, and his four daughters -- Neetu (26), Nikki (24), Neeru (23) and Nidhi (20). The bodies, found on Friday afternoon, did not have any injury mark.

Bald is beautiful: How a breast cancer survivor won the Internet

Bald is beautiful: How a breast cancer survivor won the Internet

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Navi Indran Pillai wants to inspire people to feel beautiful.

America mourns: 'Ratan Tata drove India to prosperity'

America mourns: 'Ratan Tata drove India to prosperity'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The US on Wednesday mourned the death of veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Naval Tata, remembering him as someone who drove India to greater prosperity and development. Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who transformed a staid group into India's largest and most influential conglomerate, breathed his last at south Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday. He was 86. "My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear. He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing modern business leadership in India.

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Chief ministers of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha on Wednesday evening condoled the demise of Tata Group's chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, and said his legacy will live on forever.

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Any cricketer from any country should be helped by his Board, but Anshu's case must be taken up on priority and treated as paramount.'

Your smartphone can detect eye cancer

Your smartphone can detect eye cancer

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The camera on your smartphone can detect a type of eye cancer found in children under the age of five, according to experts in the UK.

Govt reduces prices of 390 cancer drugs up to 87%

Govt reduces prices of 390 cancer drugs up to 87%

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

This move is expected to benefit 22 lakh cancer patients in the country.