News for 'cancer'

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

Does eating meat cause cancer? What you should know

Does eating meat cause cancer? What you should know

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Nutritionist Preeti Desai gives us the lowdown on investigations into the link between meat consumption and cancer.

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'

LTTE ideologue Balasingham suffering from cancer

LTTE ideologue Balasingham suffering from cancer

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Balasingham, who is living with a transplanted kidney, is already a heart and diabetic patient and has been living in London with his Australian-born wife Adale Anne.

Bitter gourd could cure breast cancer

Bitter gourd could cure breast cancer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Ratna Ray, professor in the department of pathology at Saint Louis University and lead researcher, said the extracts from bitter gourd showed promise in killing breast cancer cells and preventing them from multiplying.

Naresh Goyal gets court nod to visit ailing wife, can consult doctors

Naresh Goyal gets court nod to visit ailing wife, can consult doctors

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The order came days after Goyal told the court that he had "lost every hope of life and it would be "better if he died in jail" than living in such a situation.

Manisha Koirala diagnosed with cancer

Manisha Koirala diagnosed with cancer

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The actress was flown in from Nepal after she fell unconscious at her home in Nepal.

MIT team develops cancer-fighting drug

MIT team develops cancer-fighting drug

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

A team of researchers, including a group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has developed what is called a "cocktail" of extremely tiny particles that work in concert in the bloodstream to locate, stick and kill cancerous tumors.

'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.

Cancer drugs may become cheaper after govt study

Cancer drugs may become cheaper after govt study

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, which regulates the prices of medicines, has identified around 70 anti-cancer drugs, including anti-breast cancer medication Letrozole and anti-blood cancer drug Imatinib, for detailed price analysis.

What's a cancer researcher doing at LFW!

What's a cancer researcher doing at LFW!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Here are a few off ramp style mantras from the beautiful people who attended the Day 4 of the lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Traction for its specialty portfolio, a strong showing in the domestic market, and better regulatory compliance are positives for the country's largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Given the triggers, some brokerages have increased their earnings per share estimates and target price for 2024-25 (FY25). This should sustain the momentum for the stock, which has been one of the major pharma gainers in 2023-24 (FY24), rising 57 per cent. It is currently trading at Rs 1,547 per share.

Indian develops anti-cancer drug

Indian develops anti-cancer drug

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

US centre, Apollo in cancer pact

US centre, Apollo in cancer pact

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

No amount of alcohol is safe, shows WHO analysis

No amount of alcohol is safe, shows WHO analysis

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The agency has previously found that alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, including the most common cancer types, such as bowel cancer and female breast cancer. It is also linked with oesophagus, liver and colorectal cancers.

POCSO case: Yediyurappa paid money to assault victim, says chargesheet

POCSO case: Yediyurappa paid money to assault victim, says chargesheet

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The CID, probing charges against Yediyurappa of sexually assaulting a minor girl, has alleged in the chargesheet that he and three other accused paid money to the alleged victim and her mother to buy their silence.

Actor Patrick Swayze dies of cancer

Actor Patrick Swayze dies of cancer

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

The Dirty Dancing star lost his battle to cancer after struggling for at least 20 months.

It will be an emotional week: Bairstow on playing 100th Test

It will be an emotional week: Bairstow on playing 100th Test

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Set to complete a century of Test matches, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow on Tuesday said reaching the landmark "means hell of a lot" to him given that he has had to wade through testing times.

All you can eat: Diet tips for cancer patients

All you can eat: Diet tips for cancer patients

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

On World Cancer Day, Dr J B Sharma, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Delhi based Action Cancer Hospital, lists out some diet dos and don'ts for those undergoing treatment for cancer

Boney Kapoor's ex-wife Mona dies of cancer

Boney Kapoor's ex-wife Mona dies of cancer

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Film producer Boney Kapoor's ex-wife Mona died of cancer on Sunday.

Here's some hope for cancer patients

Here's some hope for cancer patients

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

In a major breakthrough that might increase the survival rate of cancer patients, an American research team has identified a protein that inhibits spread of affected cells to other parts of the body from a carcinogenic tumour

New Zealand bowling great Hadlee has cancer surgery

New Zealand bowling great Hadlee has cancer surgery

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'It is expected that, in time, he will have a full recovery'

Kylie Minogue has breast cancer

Kylie Minogue has breast cancer

Rediff.com17 May 2005

This MRI scan shows how cancer would grow in the future

This MRI scan shows how cancer would grow in the future

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

PET MRI, a new cancer screening test can detect the disease in the body with greater accuracy. It can also chart out the possible course of malignancy in the future

Mickelson suspends play, wife has cancer

Mickelson suspends play, wife has cancer

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Phil Mickelson has suspended playing on the PGA Tour indefinitely after his wife was diagnosed with cancer, officials said Wednesday.

Paralympic icon Jhajharia gets BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls

Paralympic icon Jhajharia gets BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

India's greatest para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia will be contesting on a BJP ticket from his hometown of Churu in Rajasthan.

Cell phones don't cause cancer

Cell phones don't cause cancer

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Researchers at the Danish Cancer Society in Copenhagen, Denmark, say that they have found no evidence that would link use of mobile phones to brain tumours or to the risk of developing brain cancer.

Former British No 1 Baltacha battling cancer

Former British No 1 Baltacha battling cancer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Former British No 1 Elena Baltacha has been diagnosed with liver cancer, the Scot said on Friday.

Zaheer and Sagarika turn showstoppers for cancer warriors

Zaheer and Sagarika turn showstoppers for cancer warriors

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The couple came together to raise funds for a social cause.

Robin Jackman diagnosed with cancer

Robin Jackman diagnosed with cancer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Former England cricketer and now commentator, Robin Jackman has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo seven weeks of radiotherapy following two operations to remove malignant tumours from his vocal cords.

Beware! Eating bread could lead to cancer

Beware! Eating bread could lead to cancer

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Nearly 84 per cent of the commonly available bread forms contain cancer-causing chemicals.

Yuvraj has cancer, undergoing chemotherapy in US

Yuvraj has cancer, undergoing chemotherapy in US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Yuvraj Singh, who played a stellar role in India's ODI World Cup triumph last year, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States.

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana dies at 71

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana dies at 71

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Rana's poem 'Maa', which is considered one of his most famous works, has a special place in the world of Urdu literature.

Tony Greig diagnosed with cancer

Tony Greig diagnosed with cancer

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Former England cricket captain Tony Greig has been diagnosed with a form of lung cancer and will undergo medical tests later this week to determine at what stage the disease is at the moment.

Must read: Life lessons from a cancer survivor

Must read: Life lessons from a cancer survivor

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Mamta Mohandas fought a seven-year-long battle with the big C but has only inspired smile and positivity.

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as a scheme that would add to Mumbai's importance. No big infrastructural project in Mumbai, he said, could be successful without the Centre's nod.

'Hanif Mohd recovering well from liver cancer'

'Hanif Mohd recovering well from liver cancer'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Legendary Pakistan batsman and former captain Hanif Mohammad is recovering well from liver cancer after undergoing a successful surgery in London, brother and former Test cricker Mushtaq Mohammad confirmed.

Masturbate, and avoid prostate cancer: Study

Masturbate, and avoid prostate cancer: Study

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

Australian researchers at Cancer Council, Victoria, believe frequent ejaculation cleared potentially carcinogenic chemicals from the prostate.

Goa minister compares Nigerians to cancer!

Goa minister compares Nigerians to cancer!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Two days after the Goa government launched a crackdown on Nigerian nationals illegally living in Goa, a senior state Bharatiya Janata Party minister compared Nigerians to cancer.

MSD awaits nod for cervical cancer drug

MSD awaits nod for cervical cancer drug

Rediff.com9 May 2008

MSD Pharmaceuticals, the wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Merck, is awaiting approval from the Drug Controller General of India to launch a human papillomavirus vaccine to treat cervical cancer. The company has already conducted clinical trials.