News for 'genetics'

In Pics: A look back at Versace's memorable moments

In Pics: A look back at Versace's memorable moments

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

As Michael Kors takes over the Italian fashion house, we take a trip down memory lane and look back at the Versace story.

When will you speak on GM crops, Mr Modi?

When will you speak on GM crops, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The future of the GM tech in India is still uncertain.

What kind of men do women like?

What kind of men do women like?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Czech researchers have found that the smell of a socially dominant male is most exciting to women in stable relationships.

The mighty Audi Q7: A great SUV

The mighty Audi Q7: A great SUV

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Brain decline begins at age 40

Brain decline begins at age 40

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

Brain genes associated with learning and memory are the first to decline

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Will Muslims in large numbers react positively, especially in the context of the events of the last thirty years?' 'In the process, could Modi end up alienating his core supporters?' A fascinating excerpt from Jaithirth Rao's The Indian Conservative : A History of Indian Right-Wing Thought.

Mahima's advice for married women!

Mahima's advice for married women!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

A 'corporate hand' behind the 'foreign hand'?

A 'corporate hand' behind the 'foreign hand'?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

It is regrettable that the IB has tried to devalue the expertise available both within the concerned ministry and in the scientific community by its allegations. Governments and NGOs in many western nations have not been accused of being 'anti-national' when they put their foot down on questionable practices by cash rich agri-business companies, says Rashme Sehgal.

Centre asked to clarify citizenship of surrogate child

Centre asked to clarify citizenship of surrogate child

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the Centre on the issue of citizenship of child born in the country out of surrogacy in which biological parents are foreign nationals but birth mother is Indian.

Soha: 'I am not comfortable exposing'

Soha: 'I am not comfortable exposing'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Actress Soha Ali Khan says she is here to act

How to keep your knee joints healthy

How to keep your knee joints healthy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Living a sedentary life can create havoc to your knee joints. Follow these easy tips to keep knee pain at bay.

Eman Ahmed to be discharged from Mumbai Hospital tomorrow

Eman Ahmed to be discharged from Mumbai Hospital tomorrow

Rediff.com3 May 2017

"We are extremely happy and pleased with her progress and wish her all the best," added Lakdawala.

The secret to democracy

The secret to democracy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

World's heaviest woman Eman dies in UAE

World's heaviest woman Eman dies in UAE

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Eman died due to complications from the underlying comorbid conditions, including heart disease and kidney dysfunction.

Lions rescue, guard abducted girl

Lions rescue, guard abducted girl

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

I will miss you, my brother...

I will miss you, my brother...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Rajan epitomised the best of his generation -- veneration for knowledge, for old fashioned morality of honesty and modesty.' Economist Devaki Jain, Padma Bhushan, salutes her brother who passed into the ages last week.

'A woman has every right to hire out her womb'

'A woman has every right to hire out her womb'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The government has decided to ban Indian women from being surrogate mothers to foreigners to stop 'commercial surrogacy'. How will this decision affect surrogacy in India?

Fat men could be infertile

Fat men could be infertile

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

Obesity, a team of American researchers have discovered, could impact sperm levels.

9 warning signs your liver is in danger

9 warning signs your liver is in danger

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

If you have recently lost appetite and weight and suffer from nausea and vomiting, consult an expert immediately.

Inter-ministerial meeting on GM crops

Inter-ministerial meeting on GM crops

Rediff.com25 Feb 2003

Amidst controversy on the issue of import of genetically modified foods, an inter-ministerial meeting is being held on Wednesday to discuss the policy on GM foods and crop, including their import.\n\n\n\n

Got notice from FSSAI: Patanjali

Got notice from FSSAI: Patanjali

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Patanjali, however, strongly denied FSSAI's claims and insisted that it has licence for Pasta, under which noodles falls, as per the regulator's classification.

And they say there are no jobs...

And they say there are no jobs...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Sachin Pilot once calculated that with a million Indians flooding the labour market every month, only an additional 12 million jobs annually could keep unemployment at the same level.' 'That's chickenfeed for the functionaries who cram my e-mail inbox every day with such a constant flow of job offers that trying to empty it is like trying to drink dry the horn connected to the ocean in Norse mythology,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

How to lose belly fat in the festive season

How to lose belly fat in the festive season

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Realistic and effective ways to go from fat to fit!

Indians easily prone to AIDS: Geneticist

Indians easily prone to AIDS: Geneticist

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Narinder Mehra of the AIIMS said the bad genes also cause rapid progression of the infection to full blown AIDS.

Exclusive! Dutee Chand is ready to start life anew

Exclusive! Dutee Chand is ready to start life anew

Rediff.com2 May 2018

'An athlete is never tension-free,' India's champion athlete tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

Tag lines tugging at business

Tag lines tugging at business

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

US researchers clone deer

US researchers clone deer

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Many cancers hereditary, says study

Many cancers hereditary, says study

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

ven distant relatives of cancer victims have a higher than average chance of suffering the disease themselves. \n

New Zealander in Delhi hospital may be a SARS case

New Zealander in Delhi hospital may be a SARS case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

Though the patient has tested positive for SARS in preliminary tests, the hospital is now carrying out 'hundred per cent sequencing of his blood' to ascertain the genetic character of the virus for a final result.

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Police have found the DNA of a newly-identified suspect on explosives used in last year's Paris attacks, a French source said on Monday.

Biotech sector major thrust area: Govt

Biotech sector major thrust area: Govt

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

Government on Friday said it was eyeing the biotechnology sector as a major thrust area and would improve regulatory mechanisms for rational promotion of genetically-modified organisms.

7 more cos to commercially release Bt cotton seeds

7 more cos to commercially release Bt cotton seeds

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

Response to Bt cotton has been favourable and about seven more companies are preparing to release their genetically modified cotton hybrids for commercial use shortly, a study conducted by Rabobank International says.

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The ongoing experiments on Moon, Mars and elsewhere could translate into better crop yields and hardier plants that could thrive in inhospitable parts of the world, says Devangshu Datta.

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rights activist Kailash Satyarthi is the eight Indian to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rediff.com takes a look at other Indians or Indian-origin people, who have been awarded the honour.

Goyal bets the farm on rural sector in election year push

Goyal bets the farm on rural sector in election year push

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The government's largesse was widely expected after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lost power in the recent assembly polls in three Hindi heartland states, where rural distress was cited to be one of the reasons for the defeat of the saffron party.

GDP growth in last 2 yrs of UPA rule below projections: Niti

GDP growth in last 2 yrs of UPA rule below projections: Niti

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Under the new methodology, the base year has been changed from 2004-05 to 2011-12 and also in conformity with the international practice, the GDP is now measured at market prices.