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What should kids eat to fight COVID-19?

What should kids eat to fight COVID-19?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Offer your child raw vegetables and fresh fruit as snacks instead of foods high in sugars, fats, or salts.

9 TIPS to Reduce Bloating

9 TIPS to Reduce Bloating

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

When we don't get enough sleep, our bodies release a stress hormone called cortisol, which disturbs our digestive system leading to bloating and constipation, says Neha Sahaya.

'Ignorance & misinformation': Tomar counters Pawar's tweets on agri laws

'Ignorance & misinformation': Tomar counters Pawar's tweets on agri laws

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Responding to the NCP leader's remarks, Tomar said Pawar, who is a veteran leader, is also considered well-versed with the issues and solutions relating to agriculture. "Pawar himself tried hard to bring the same agriculture reforms earlier."

SAD to vote against contentious farm bill listed for Wednesday: Sukhbir Badal

SAD to vote against contentious farm bill listed for Wednesday: Sukhbir Badal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The SAD has been requesting the Centre not to introduce the three agriculture-related bills for the approval of Parliament until all reservations expressed by farmers' organisations, farmers and farm labourers are addressed, Badal said.

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'The spirit of cooperation between the Centre and states has been diluted in many ways.' 'The level of consultation which used to be there earlier has reduced significantly.'

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop binge-eating?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop binge-eating?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

To avoid binge eating, you need to control your mind and focus on your goal, says Komal Jethmalani.

World Bank sees India growing at 8.3% in 2021

World Bank sees India growing at 8.3% in 2021

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The World Bank on Tuesday projected India's economy to grow at 8.3 per cent in 2021 and 7.5 per cent in 2022, even as its recovery is being hampered by an unprecedented second wave of the COVID-19, the largest outbreak in the world since the beginning of the deadly pandemic. The Washington-based global lender, in its latest issue of Global Economic Prospects released here, noted that in India, an enormous second COVID-19 wave is undermining the sharper-than-expected rebound in activity seen during the second half of Fiscal Year 2020/21, especially in services.

Four dense energy foods for MEN

Four dense energy foods for MEN

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Guys, here's what your diet must include in order to keep your energy levels up through the day.

Centre stops AAP govt's doorstep delivery of rations

Centre stops AAP govt's doorstep delivery of rations

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The central government on Friday stopped the doorstep delivery of ration scheme MMGGRY (Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana) of the Delhi government, scheduled to be launched on March 25.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal quits Modi govt over farm bills

Harsimrat Kaur Badal quits Modi govt over farm bills

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Kaur, the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, is the only SAD representative in the Modi government.

'Modi's MSP announcement is an election game'

'Modi's MSP announcement is an election game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'This announcement is big foolishness.' 'The government has no idea of economics. They are just announcing what comes to their mind.' 'Let them implement what they have announced and just see what will happen in two years.'

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.'

Outlook for kharif crop brightens with monsoon's revival

Outlook for kharif crop brightens with monsoon's revival

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

According to latest data, crops have been sown in around 72.13 million hectares, which is 8.90 per cent less than the same period last year.

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.

Free wheat of no use when flour mills are shut

Free wheat of no use when flour mills are shut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

To ensure enough food to the poor during the lockdown, the government last week started distributing free 5 kg of rice or wheat per person and 1 kg pulse per household under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana to over 81 crore PDS beneficiaries.

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

One of the causes of rigorous hair fall is extensive over styling and hair treatments.

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Not all change is good, but this one is, applauds Shekhar Gupta.

Farmers' protest: Pawar to meet Prez on December 9

Farmers' protest: Pawar to meet Prez on December 9

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Pawar will be accompanied by Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury, Communist Party of India leader D Raja and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP T R Baalu.

President Kovind gives assent to 3 contentious farm bills

President Kovind gives assent to 3 contentious farm bills

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

The President's assent to these bills comes amid the Opposition criticising the manner in which they were passed in Parliament.

How to EAT RIGHT after Eid

How to EAT RIGHT after Eid

Rediff.com14 May 2021

You had been eating sehri in the morning and iftar in the evening for the past month, fasting for nearly 12 hours in between. Now that you are switching back to your old lifestyle, you'll need to follow a few guidelines to get your body back on course, advises nutritionist Ryan Fernando.

Is your snack as healthy as it claims to be?

Is your snack as healthy as it claims to be?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Most packed foods contain artificial preservatives, sugar, refined grains, says Ameve Sharma.

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Oh god, these workers will now spread the virus! Their only concern was to think about themselves.' 'The middle class was only concerned with flattening the curve of coronavirus and they were not bothered about how these workers live in one room with 10 people or 20 people.'

US officials puzzled over Trump's diet during India visit

US officials puzzled over Trump's diet during India visit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The PM is a devoted vegetarian and plans to serve vegetarian food such as veg-burgers, multi-grain rotis, broccoli samosas and coconut water to the US president.

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Following an active lifestyle rather than a sedentary one is essential to eliminate risk of diseases.

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

Ask Komal: Can I AVOID Diabetes?

Ask Komal: Can I AVOID Diabetes?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the answers.

Dushyant Chautala 'hopes' farmers' protest will end soon

Dushyant Chautala 'hopes' farmers' protest will end soon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Chautala said he is 'quite hopeful' that the farmers protesting over the new agri-marketing laws will understand that when the Centre is giving written assurances, it 'a victory for their struggle'.

Centre waives off customs duty on oxygen, vaccines

Centre waives off customs duty on oxygen, vaccines

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

This will boost availability of these items as well as make them cheaper, it said, adding that Modi also directed the revenue department to ensure seamless and quick custom clearance of such equipment.

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'India cannot allow Beijing's policy of stabilising and destabilising the border at will to perpetuate its own ends.' A riveting excerpt from Manish Tiwari's 10 Flashpoints; 20 Years National Security Situations That Impacted India.

ASK KOMAL: Have thyroid, struggling to lose weight

ASK KOMAL: Have thyroid, struggling to lose weight

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Faced with outage, TRAI puts off new commercial SMS norms by a week

Faced with outage, TRAI puts off new commercial SMS norms by a week

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Telecom regulator TRAI on Tuesday suspended the newly-implemented norms for commercial text messages for one week, following major disruptions in SMS and OTP deliveries for banking, payment, and other transactions.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Thackeray's handling of COVID-19 crisis comes in for praise

Thackeray's handling of COVID-19 crisis comes in for praise

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'Thackeray has clearly emerged as Maharashtra's tallest leader. His demeanour, handling of the situation deserves accolades'

PepsiCo on mission to dial up nutrition: Nooyi

PepsiCo on mission to dial up nutrition: Nooyi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The company aims to expand its offering to include whole grains, fruits and vegetables

COVID virus rapidly spreading in rural areas: Modi

COVID virus rapidly spreading in rural areas: Modi

Rediff.com14 May 2021

"India is not a country to lose courage. We will fight and win," he said.

How healthy is our humble chapati?

How healthy is our humble chapati?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

It depends: on what it's made with and how it's made, says Dhruv Gupta of Fitho

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Among the parties that boycotted the proceedings of the House included the Congress, which was the among the first to walkout, followed by members of the CPI-M, CPI, TMC, NCP, SP, Shiv Sena, RJD, DMK, TRS and AAP.

Lockdown effect: 'Truckers lose Rs 1,800 cr daily'

Lockdown effect: 'Truckers lose Rs 1,800 cr daily'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The government is saying that essential commodities are exempted, but on the ground there is no competent officer from the government who can say which is an essential commodity and which is not.'

Food Security Bill: Flawed, flagrant and frivolous

Food Security Bill: Flawed, flagrant and frivolous

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The Manmohan Singh government's rush to pass the Food Security Bill reflects extreme paucity of logic and action, says Neeta Kolhatkar

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'...are the deep ruts and fissures in the rotting fabric of our cities and the incompetence of elected leaders and administrators,' notes Sunil Sethi.