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'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'If your oxygen saturation is okay and is maintained after the six-minute walk test -- which has been described all over the world -- and you do not have an unrelenting fever, then you can even be managed at home.'

India sees nearly 16,000 cases in a day; Delhi surpasses Mumbai

India sees nearly 16,000 cases in a day; Delhi surpasses Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

As daily testing of samples of blood and throat and nose swabs crossed two lakh for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, over 14,000 new coronavirus cases were registered in the country for the fifth day in a row to take the total count to 4,56,183, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

Why heating food in microwave is bad for your health

Why heating food in microwave is bad for your health

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Heating plastic containers in the microwave releases chemicals that can cause cancer, obesity and infertility.

US Open: Sharapova edges past spirited Schnyder at Flushing Meadows

US Open: Sharapova edges past spirited Schnyder at Flushing Meadows

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova, who won at Flushing Meadows in 2006, struggled with her serve at times in the opening set but Schnyder failed to take full advantage.

WATCH Ronit Roy make fine music

WATCH Ronit Roy make fine music

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'I hate 'fakeism'.' 'People don't love who you are, they love what you have achieved.' ' Only your success counts.'

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli and Indian cricket remained an enduring love story and Sourav Ganguly held out promise for a path-breaking reign off the field in a year during which the country finally embraced pink ball Tests. There were the heartbreaks, the biggest one being a World Cup semi-final exit, and not to forget the anxious wait on what Mahendra Singh Dhoni might do next after being on a sabbatical for half the year.

'His death brought us closer'

'His death brought us closer'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Studies have shown that placing others ' well-being ahead of ourselves without expectations or altruistic behaviour, stimulates brain reward centres.

Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vows to end 'season of darkness'

Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vows to end 'season of darkness'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

While accepting the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night, Biden said in Delaware that "united we can and will overcome this season of darkness in America."

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in jail cell

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in jail cell

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Former New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in the jail cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, just days after being acquitted of a second murder charge.

Punjab to New York: Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal's red carpet journey

Punjab to New York: Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal's red carpet journey

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The Ludhiana-born engineer is among the youngest entrepreneurs on TIME's 100 most influential people.

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey shows you how simple asanas can help you become fitter this year.

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

This was the third consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

Ami Bera, only Indian-American in US Congress, wins tight race

Ami Bera, only Indian-American in US Congress, wins tight race

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The Indian-American Democrat edged out his competition Republic Doug Ose by a narrow margin of 1,432 votes to represent California's 7th Congressional District, reports Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa.

Indian-American jailed for 6 years for healthcare fraud

Indian-American jailed for 6 years for healthcare fraud

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

An Indian-American physician was on Saturday jailed for nearly six years and ordered to pay over $2.2 million in fine for defrauding federal medical insurance programmes by inflating and overcharging for healthcare services.

How COVID-19 affects your brain

How COVID-19 affects your brain

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'There are different reasons for brain involvement depending on how the virus has entered the body.' 'If the virus enters the brain from the nose, the impairment will be different as opposed to if the virus impairs other organs which in turn impair the brain.' 'If it affects the lungs or heart, there can still be brain changes from secondary effects of reduction in oxygen delivery, or reduction in blood supply to the brain.'

Drunk driver kills Sikh couple in California

Drunk driver kills Sikh couple in California

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

A Sikh couple were struck and killed by a car driven by a suspected drunk driver on Thursday night in Menlo Park, California.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president on Friday night took his tally of pledged delegates over the halfway mark of 1,991 from a total of 3,979, thus becoming eligible to earn the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Situation is intense, tough to watch: Kohli on coronavirus crisis

Situation is intense, tough to watch: Kohli on coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Kohli joined England batsman Kevin Pietersen in an Instagram Live video session where both the cricketers commented on the prevailing situation.

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The unmanned space telescope, which launched in 2009, leaves a legacy of more than 2,600 planet discoveries from outside our solar system

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

New York State, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, continued to record the highest count of daily deaths from COVID-19 as a staggering number of 630 people died in a 24-hour period.

COVID-19: 'Mumbai's numbers are an under-estimate of the real numbers'

COVID-19: 'Mumbai's numbers are an under-estimate of the real numbers'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'We have to be really careful about the unlocking of the city.'

Long jumper Prem Kumar fails to qualify for World Championships

Long jumper Prem Kumar fails to qualify for World Championships

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Promising Indian long jumper Kumaravel Prem Kumar's hopes of qualifying for next month's World Championships virtually ended as his creditable 8.12m effort at a meet at Chula Vista in the United States turned out to be wind-assisted and hence cannot enter record books.

Voting ends in Bangladesh, 17 killed in poll-related violence

Voting ends in Bangladesh, 17 killed in poll-related violence

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

The unofficial results were expected by Monday morning which would be announced by the commission headquarters in the capital.

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'The trajectory of the disease will keep increasing because of the population density being very high.'

Hema Malini: Dharamji may have shoulder surgery

Hema Malini: Dharamji may have shoulder surgery

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

National Games: Vijay Kumar shoots golden double, silver for Jung

National Games: Vijay Kumar shoots golden double, silver for Jung

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Olympic silver-medallist shooter Vijay Kumar shone bright with a golden double even as half a dozen meet records sank without a trace in the swimming pool on the third day of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvanathapuram on Tuesday.

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a fraud, a liar and a hypocrite, top Democratic leaders and speakers at the party's national convention said as they lashed out at the billionaire from New York.

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Overall, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has focused on building ground-based air defense networks and network-centric operations rather than trying to match the Indian Air Force (IAF) in terms of straight fighter numbers along the border. All air assets fall under the Western Theater Command of the PLA, the largest geographic region of China's five military theater commands.

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Roger Federer launched his bid for an 18th grand slam title with a workmanlike 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over Marinko Matosevic to ease into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, with NBA great Michael Jordan leading the cheering.

Aakash Dalal found guilty, faces life term for US synagogue bombings

Aakash Dalal found guilty, faces life term for US synagogue bombings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Indian American Aakash Dalal faces 30 years in jail after being found guilty by a New Jersey jury on charges of vandalising and firebombing North Jersey synagogues five years ago.

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Politicians, bureaucrats hold different opinions about the delaying of the 2+2 summit.

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The new rules do not mention Islamic State or any other group by name

Guess who tops TOP EARNING Actresses list?!

Guess who tops TOP EARNING Actresses list?!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

With Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma not having a release in 2019 and Priyanka Chopra featuring in a solitary non-mainstream film, the ground was wide open for many actresses to make their mark.

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Sloane Stephens will be defending her title at the U.S. Open but all eyes will be on Serena Williams over the coming two weeks as the six-times champion attempts to win her first Grand Slam title since becoming a mother.

Big wins for Trump, Clinton on Super Tuesday 2.0

Big wins for Trump, Clinton on Super Tuesday 2.0

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and John Kasich scored major victories on Tuesday that significantly reshaped the presidential race while a big loss in Florida prompted Marco Rubio to drop his White House bid.

NBA Finals: LeBron's Cavaliers stun Warriors in thriller to clinch title

NBA Finals: LeBron's Cavaliers stun Warriors in thriller to clinch title

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

LeBron James powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 93-89 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in an electrifying Game Seven to complete an improbable comeback unlike any seen before and capture their first NBA championship.

PICS: Djokovic whips Del Potro for third US Open crown

PICS: Djokovic whips Del Potro for third US Open crown

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

In winning his third New York crown, he joined 14-times Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras in third on the all-time list, trailing only Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal (17).