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Malaria Day: Why you shouldn't ignore high fever

Malaria Day: Why you shouldn't ignore high fever

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

If you have fever over 105 degree Fahrenheit, experience sweating and fatigue, it could be signs of malaria, warns Dr Ajay Aggarwal.

Delta variant 'greatest threat' to US Covid response: Dr Fauci

Delta variant 'greatest threat' to US Covid response: Dr Fauci

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

However, the "good news" is that the US vaccines are effective against the Delta variant, said Fauci, the head of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Govt issues guidelines for reopening of gyms, yoga centres

Govt issues guidelines for reopening of gyms, yoga centres

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The guidelines lay down the processes and premises redesigning, including proper placement of equipments. Yoga institutes and gymnasiums have been asked to plan the floor area based on four metres squared per person.

MF Guru: 'I want to save for retirement'

MF Guru: 'I want to save for retirement'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

How to shield your heart from workplace stress

How to shield your heart from workplace stress

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Eat right and sleep well, use breathing techniques, walk for 40 minutes a day, to bust your stress, says Dr Ramakanta Panda, Vice-chairman and MD, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai.

'2022 will be a year of volatility'

'2022 will be a year of volatility'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

'Making money in such markets is typically harder and investors need to put in considerable effort to identify stock ideas over the year.'

Fighting COVID-19: Disinfect shared spaces regularly

Fighting COVID-19: Disinfect shared spaces regularly

Rediff.com13 May 2020

London based Dr Mithileysh Sathiyanarayanan, 29 offers his advice on keeping the virus away.

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Lockdown, containment measures successful: ICMR sero-survey

Lockdown, containment measures successful: ICMR sero-survey

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The first part of the study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that 0.73 per cent of the population surveyed showed evidence of past exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and that urban slum population was the most vulnerable to the infection, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said at a press conference.

Half of American kids close to poverty line

Half of American kids close to poverty line

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The number of poor children in the US grew by 18 per cent from 2008 to 2014, and the number of children living in low-income households grew by 10 per cent.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Want to help your dad organise his finances?

Want to help your dad organise his finances?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Calculate his monthly expenses, health care spending, how much funds will he need once he retires, and whether his current savings and investments will enable him to manage his lifestyle through retirement, suggests Ashok Kumar E R, CEO and co-founder, Scripbox.

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

MF GURU: 'I want to make Rs 5 cr in 15 years'

MF GURU: 'I want to make Rs 5 cr in 15 years'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Asian Games silver medal-winning sailor Sweta Shervegar, a qualified homeopath, dons a PPE kit to become a COVID warrior in Mumbai.

ICMR revises advisory on use of hydroxychloroquine

ICMR revises advisory on use of hydroxychloroquine

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Three new categories -- all asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-COVID hospitals/areas of COVID hospitals/blocks, asymptomatic frontline workers such as surveillance workers deployed in containment zones and paramilitary/police personnel involved in COVID-19 related activities -- have now been included.

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'The most intriguing thing (about COVID-19) is the range of the illness -- from asymptomatic or less symptoms to death and quite severe manifestations.' 'The vaccine will be at least another year away from having any effect.'

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'As a donor, you may think you are saving one life. But you touch the lives of the entire family and community associated with the person. And it only cost you a few hours of your life.'

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The MHA on Friday, while extending the lockdown for two more weeks till May 17, lifted many restrictions in green and orange zones. There are no restrictions on sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms in green and orange zones, a home ministry spokesperson said, adding barber shops and salons are also allowed to open in these areas.

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Essentially there are three things the government should be doing: Identify who you are going to get your vaccine from, figure out how you are going to pay for it, and figure out how you're going to deliver it and to whom.'

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'Fear of this virus has created havoc. No one want to take risks by visiting.'

COVID-19: The WHO says 80% recover without treatment'

COVID-19: The WHO says 80% recover without treatment'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'There is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicines against #COVID19' the World Health Organization tweeted.

Good night's sleep = better math performance

Good night's sleep = better math performance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Parents, take note! Schoolchildren who get a good night's sleep perform better in math and languages, a new study has found.

No of malnourished people to rise to 1 bn: WB

No of malnourished people to rise to 1 bn: WB

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Poor families around the world are being pushed to the brink of survival, causing irreparable damage to the health of millions of children, said the report entitled 'Rising Food and Fuel Prices'. As families cut back on spending, there are also grave risks for the educational performance of poor children.

How to save taxes, meet long-term goals

How to save taxes, meet long-term goals

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Three key instruments that can help you meet your financial goals, while also allowing you to enjoy tax deductions are ELSS, term cover and health cover.

27 swine flu cases detected in Telangana

27 swine flu cases detected in Telangana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

As many as 27 people have tested positive for the H1N1 virus in Telangana and are presently undergoing treatment at the GandhiHospital here while 35 cases are under observation for suspected influenza.

Amid Zika concerns US football's Solo may skip Rio Olympics

Amid Zika concerns US football's Solo may skip Rio Olympics

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Renowned US football player Hope Solo said Thursday she was unlikely to join her teammates for the Rio Olympic Games without more information about Zika as she hoped to have children and was concerned about the virus' health effects.

Time to make tax-saving investments

Time to make tax-saving investments

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Tax planning should not be left for March. If you do so, you could face a severe cash crunch in that month, warns Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Throughout the 1,000-day window from a mother's pregnancy phase to her baby's 2nd birthday, breastfeeding is vital in lending kids the right start to life, building the foundation for a healthy future.

6 golden tips for the golden years

6 golden tips for the golden years

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Naveen Kukreja explains the finer points to keep in mind while planning for your retirement.

Religious places, hotels, malls to reopen from June 8

Religious places, hotels, malls to reopen from June 8

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Religious places and places of worship for the public, hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services along with shopping malls will be permitted to open from June 8, the ministry of home affairs said on Saturday. However, these facilities will not be able to resume operations inside containment zones designated by authorities in states, said a government notification.

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Images from across Europe and parts of Asia show hot and bothered people dunking their feet in buckets of ice and wading into the sea as sweltering temperatures put some areas on red alert.

Quitline no, text messages on tobacco packs from Sept

Quitline no, text messages on tobacco packs from Sept

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The quitline number -- 1800-11-2356 -- is a dedicated toll-free number to help tobacco users receive free support and guidance to subdue their addiction.

'Mobiles linked to tumours in kids'

'Mobiles linked to tumours in kids'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

an authoritative British report linked heavy use to ear and brain tumours and concluded that the risks had been underestimated by most scientists.

Insurance: 5 factors to watch out for

Insurance: 5 factors to watch out for

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Raise the amount of life cover you own if your liabilities and responsibilities have increased during the year, says Arvind A Rao.

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

A staff nurse from a Bihar hospital begs the prime minister for her life as the state's medical staff continues to treat suspected COVID-19 patients without protective safety kits.

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Whenever you roll out: effectiveness is important, operational logistics are important, side effects are important and vaccine hesitancy is important.'

LOVE GURU: 'I shouldn't have let him kiss me'

LOVE GURU: 'I shouldn't have let him kiss me'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'Whether you think you're better off as friends, or whether you want to give things a try with him, you need to talk things out with him.'