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Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze on Monday filed a 'habeas corpus' petition in the Bombay high court, challenging his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV near Mukesh Ambani's house.

How Mum-To-Be Kajal Aggarwal Stays Fit

How Mum-To-Be Kajal Aggarwal Stays Fit

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'During pregnancy, your body may tell you what it's feeling more acutely than during other phases of life, which is your body's way of adapting to protect your pregnancy.'

Covid: First Indian to get Trump cocktail discharged from hospital

Covid: First Indian to get Trump cocktail discharged from hospital

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Mohabbat Singh was administered a cocktail of Casirivimab and Imdevimab at the Medanta Hospital as part of the "single dose infusion-based treatment" on Tuesday and then kept under observation.

'Don't want to end my career this way...hope I'll be given another chance'

'Don't want to end my career this way...hope I'll be given another chance'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Former tennis world number one Maria Sharapova said on Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open due to a substance she has been taking the last 10 years for health issues.

11 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy

11 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'We have no time for meals. We don't sleep on time or have family or community interactions.' 'All this stress has made us pressure cookers without valves.' 'No wonder then we are bursting out with heart attacks,' points out Dr Udgeath Dhir, director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.

Cabinet nods Rs 15,000 cr scheme for pharma sector

Cabinet nods Rs 15,000 cr scheme for pharma sector

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday approved a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the pharmaceutical sector, entailing an outlay of Rs 15,000 crore. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the scheme which will benefit domestic manufacturers, help create employment and is expected to contribute to the availability of a wider range of affordable medicines for consumers. The duration of the scheme would be from 2020-21 to 2028-29 and is expected to promote the production of high value products in the country and increase the value addition in exports, an official release said.

Live chat: Is there a 100 per cent cashless mediclaim policy?

Live chat: Is there a 100 per cent cashless mediclaim policy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Join us for an online chat with health insurance expert Anil Rego between 2 pm and 3 pm on Thursday, February 15.

10 tips to prevent heart disease and stroke

10 tips to prevent heart disease and stroke

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Dr Manoj Kumar, associate director & head -- cardiac cath lab, of Delhi-based Max Super Specialty Hospital lists simple ways to protect your heart.

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'Just like we have accepted that more Indians have hypertension and diabetes, lower lung capacity of Indians should not be construed as normal.'

Senate confirms Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

Senate confirms Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Dr Murthy, 43, would occupy the position of America's Surgeon General for the second time. In 2011, president Barack Obama tapped him to serve on the advisory group on prevention, health promotion, and integrative and public health.

Dharavi records 6 new COVID-19 cases, total cases 13

Dharavi records 6 new COVID-19 cases, total cases 13

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Dharavi is one of the biggest slums in Asia where nearly 15 lakh people live in small shanties, making it one of the most congested areas of the metropolis.

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Trump says he is very concerned about the terrible numbers of infected African-Americans.

10 DO-AT-HOME Exercises To STAY FIT

10 DO-AT-HOME Exercises To STAY FIT

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Fitness expert Sumit Dubey suggests some equipment-free workouts to keep you in shape.

DRDO's Covid drug: Benefits. Concerns

DRDO's Covid drug: Benefits. Concerns

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Commercial launch and supply to major government and private hospitals is expected in mid-June.

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Turmeric can help prevent cancer, diabetes and arthritis.

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Turmeric can help prevent cancer, diabetes and arthritis.

How to buy the best health insurance

How to buy the best health insurance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries.

Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Do away with the table salt. A reduction in the intake of salt can help control various kidney problems.

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India's indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle.

India's first COVID-19 death confirmed in Karnataka

India's first COVID-19 death confirmed in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The 76-year-old, who recently returned from Saudi Arabia, had died on Tuesday night.

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Morsi, 67, was attending a session in his trial on espionage charges on Monday when he blacked out and then died, according to state media.

Top 10 health hazards of obesity

Top 10 health hazards of obesity

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Obesity can lead to a lot of health issues. Weight loss expert Dr Vidyut Sodha spells out the dangers of being obese.

COVID-19: 7 steps to take care of your parents, elders

COVID-19: 7 steps to take care of your parents, elders

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Elders must think twice about having friends and family members visit them, especially if anyone in the family might be sick, says Prashanth Reddy.

How high intensity workouts can benefit you

How high intensity workouts can benefit you

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

A new study has revealed how high-intensity interval training HIIT and sprint interval training (SIT) can improve cardio-respiratory fitness in people with spinal cord injuries.

Are you taking care of your liver?

Are you taking care of your liver?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'If somebody drinks heavily or has obesity and diabetes, the first step is to see a physician for assessing if they have liver disease.' 'And, if so, how much damage has been done to their liver.'

PHOTOS: Cong orders food for BJP 'friends' in K'taka

PHOTOS: Cong orders food for BJP 'friends' in K'taka

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It's our duty to arrange food and other things for them. Some of them have diabetes and BP, that's why we arranged everything here'

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Union health minister said of the total active COVID-19 cases in the country, 1.5 per cent are on oxygen support and 2.34 per cent are in ICUs.

Unbelievable! This is what Kartik Aryan eats

Unbelievable! This is what Kartik Aryan eats

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

"I think this is a myth that to be fit you need to be a non-vegetarian."

Jaitley discharged from hospital after dialysis, surgery put off for now

Jaitley discharged from hospital after dialysis, surgery put off for now

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Due to the high risk of contracting infection, Jaitley would be kept in a controlled environment with barely any visitor being allowed to see him.

Can you spread COVID-19 by talking?

Can you spread COVID-19 by talking?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Why a new study suggests you wear a face mask when you speak to anyone.

This Women's Day, put health first

This Women's Day, put health first

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Check your body for signs of breast cancer, osteoporosis.

Don't miss: Which is the healthiest chutney?

Don't miss: Which is the healthiest chutney?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

It is not just taste, chutneys can act as a detox agent and soothe your tummy too!

Largest overseas evacuation of Indians begins on May 7

Largest overseas evacuation of Indians begins on May 7

Rediff.com5 May 2020

ccording to the MEA plan shared with the ministry of civil aviation that is set to begin from May 7, approximately 14,800 passengers will be evacuated from 13 different countries. F

68-yr-old coronavirus victim cremated under medical supervision

68-yr-old coronavirus victim cremated under medical supervision

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Officials said the Nigambodh Ghat Sanchalan Samiti, which manages the operations at the crematorium, delayed the last rites by a few hours and approached municipal authorities to seek directives in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

Patent row: HC refuses interim relief to Merck

Patent row: HC refuses interim relief to Merck

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The development assumes significance as on Monday the Supreme Court had rejected the plea of Novartis AG for patent protection of its anti-cancer drug Glivec.

10 Reasons Why Men FAIL at SEX

10 Reasons Why Men FAIL at SEX

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Men tend to consider sex as a way to impress their partner. When they give this thinking a great deal of importance, it turns into what is generally called performance anxiety, cautions Rajat Jadhav

Scientists identify unique patterns in COVID-19 spread in India

Scientists identify unique patterns in COVID-19 spread in India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The study, published in the journal Science on Wednesday, assessed the disease transmission patterns in 5,75,071 individuals exposed to 84,965 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the two states based on data collected by tens of thousands of contact tracers.

As domestic sales decline, drug makers focus on exports

As domestic sales decline, drug makers focus on exports

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

While sales in the domestic market declined 4.2 per cent during the April-July period, exports grew steadily at 9.5 per cent during the same period.

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Wherever the Delta variant is spreading, and the population is not vaccinated, there is death and devastation.'