News for 'covid-19'

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Dr Udgeath Dhir, director and head, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, explains why you must take extra care of your heart.

Cold, Flu Or COVID-19? Know The Difference

Cold, Flu Or COVID-19? Know The Difference

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan tells you how to differentiate between a cold, flu and COVID-19 and take appropriate action.

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'We really need to look seriously to see if there are any local variants.'

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 15,814

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 15,814

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the ministry said.

India reports 9,436 new COVID-19 cases, 30 fatalities

India reports 9,436 new COVID-19 cases, 30 fatalities

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,27,754 with 30 new fatalities being recorded.

Line Judges Step Aside as AI Takes Over at Wimbledon

Line Judges Step Aside as AI Takes Over at Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The tournament's once-robust pool of around 300 line judges has been cut to 80 and they will serve as "match assistants", who support chair umpires and step in should the ELC -- powered by more than 450 cameras -- fail in any of the 18 courts in use.

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A look at NADA's list of suspended athletes reveals that wrestling has the second most dope offenders among all sporting disciplines in India.

COVID-19: India reports 39,361 new cases

COVID-19: India reports 39,361 new cases

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.31 per cent, according to the health ministry.

Active COVID-19 cases lowest in 260 days

Active COVID-19 cases lowest in 260 days

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The death toll has climbed to 4,60,791 with 526 more fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India's active COVID-19 cases climb to 1,14,475

India's active COVID-19 cases climb to 1,14,475

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,242 with 19 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 20,635

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 20,635

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

India reports 1,685 new COVID-19 cases, 83 fatalities

India reports 1,685 new COVID-19 cases, 83 fatalities

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The tally of active cases now comprises 0.05 per cent of the total infections.

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'

Active COVID-19 cases in India drop to 14,832

Active COVID-19 cases in India drop to 14,832

Rediff.com23 May 2022

India added 2,022 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,38,393, while the active cases dipped to 14,832, according to the Union health ministry data.

COVID-19: India logs 44,643 new cases

COVID-19: India logs 44,643 new cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.72 per cent. It has been less than three per cent for the last 11 days.

'Next Covid pandemic' far from over: Delhi HC

'Next Covid pandemic' far from over: Delhi HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The Delhi high court recently observed the 'next Covid pandemic' was far from over as it asked for details on the Centre's preparedness for the collection of samples, centres and transport policy.

SA's Markram tests positive for COVID-19

SA's Markram tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

He had cleared the first round of testing along with the rest of the South African squad last week after arriving in New Delhi on June 2.

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'It is important for all of us to understand to have 1. COVID-19-appropriate behaviour, even after vaccination and 2. to try to increase the vaccination drive.'

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'If our body is able to mount a very successful immune response, we can negate the virus.'

Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19, in isolation

Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19, in isolation

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

India's captain, who was playing in the ongoing four-day warm-up game against Leicestershire, has gone into quarantine.

Rugby India's initiative to fight COVID-19

Rugby India's initiative to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Players provide oxygen cylinders, ration to families in need.

Time to Seek Divine Help Against COVID-19

Time to Seek Divine Help Against COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Yeh Hai India: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country.

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,11,39,457, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.34 per cent, the data stated.

New Zealand's Conway tests positive for COVID-19

New Zealand's Conway tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

After captain Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell, New Zealand batter Devon Conway has also tested positive for COVID-19, New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday.

India logs 1,233 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

India logs 1,233 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded as 0.20 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded as 0.25 per cent, according to the ministry.

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,181 with 24 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Man gets life term for raping Covid patient in ambulance in Kerala

Man gets life term for raping Covid patient in ambulance in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A court in Kerala has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for brutally raping and physically assaulting a 19-year-old COVID-19 patient belonging to the Dalit community. The incident occurred in 2020 while the woman was being transported to a treatment center. The accused, Noufal, was also ordered to pay a fine of Rs 2,12,000. The court found him guilty after a trial that involved examining 55 witnesses, reviewing 83 documents, and inspecting 12 material exhibits. The investigation was led by R Binu, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) in Adoor at the time.

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

With 1,421 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,19,453, while the active cases dipped to 16,187, according to the Union health ministry.

Shastri gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Shastri gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Ravi Shastri, 58, received his shot at the Apollo hospital in Ahmedabad.

COVID-19: India records 2,020 new fatalities

COVID-19: India records 2,020 new fatalities

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The daily positivity rate has declined to 1.81 per cent . It has been less than three per cent for 22 consecutive days, the ministry said, adding the weekly positivity rate stands at 2.28 per cent.

COVID-19: India records 37,154 new cases

COVID-19: India records 37,154 new cases

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,50,899 and comprise 1.46 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 97.22 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Former England opener Mark Butcher feels the Indian Test captain has taken ownership of Virat Kohli's No 4 spot quite comfortably despite the 'enormous scrutiny'.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

IOC releases COVID-19 regulations for Tokyo Olympics

IOC releases COVID-19 regulations for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Games' Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) has been developed jointly by IOC and the IFs to determine the impact of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case and its management in competition formats and structures.

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'he Centre has not issued any mandate, the stand of centre is that it should be 100 per cent but it is not a mandate'

Sunny Deol tests COVID-19 positive

Sunny Deol tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The 64-year-old bollywood actor had undergone a shoulder surgery at Mumbai and was recuperating at a farmhouse near Manali in Kullu district.

COVID-19: India records 48,786 new cases

COVID-19: India records 48,786 new cases

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The active cases have further declined to 5,23,257 comprising 1.72 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 96.97 per cent.

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.