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Aggressive testing key to fight COVID-19: Manmohan

Aggressive testing key to fight COVID-19: Manmohan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

"There are problems with regard to the inadequacy of testing facilities and without more aggressive facilities of testing, we are not going to conquer this menace," Manmohan Singh said.

India flays Nepal over Maoist attack on priests

India flays Nepal over Maoist attack on priests

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

External Affairs Ministry said the matter has been taken up with the Nepalese government and the developments surrounding Saturday's development would be closely monitored.

Warning! Menopause could lead to heart disease

Warning! Menopause could lead to heart disease

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Increasing age, declining metabolism and weight gain contributes to high blood pressure, leading to heart diseases, warns Dr Naresh Trehan.

The Magic of Millet

The Magic of Millet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

These recipes will tickle your tastebuds and ensure good health, says Sahana Shivprasad Shetty.

Service tax exempt on transport of essential items

Service tax exempt on transport of essential items

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

The government has exempted a number of goods like food grains, fertilisers and farm inputs from paying service tax for transportation through railways and waterways.

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'The protesters took out a march carrying black flags. They burnt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effigy while raising slogans against the three farm laws'

Land bill: Rahul takes train to meet farmers in Punjab

Land bill: Rahul takes train to meet farmers in Punjab

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took his fight against the contentious land acquisition bill to Punjab as he travelled by train today to visit the National Democratic Alliance-ruled state and see the condition of farmers with his own eyes.

Food Security Bill: Cause of elation or grief?

Food Security Bill: Cause of elation or grief?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

'The poor must be allowed to self select themselves. A poor family must be given a ration card on demand and the government must accept responsibility for providing subsidised food grain.'

PM, Sonia survey flood-ravaged Uttarakhand

PM, Sonia survey flood-ravaged Uttarakhand

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters after the meeting that the situation in Uttarakhand is better than what it was on Tuesday and Food Minister K V Thomas is taking steps to rush more food grains to the flood-hit Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Can your sedentary lifestyle cause colon cancer?

Can your sedentary lifestyle cause colon cancer?

Rediff.com9 May 2019

People who are inactive are more likely to develop colon cancer, says Roy De Souza.

Lawyer challenges Food Security Ordinance in Supreme Court

Lawyer challenges Food Security Ordinance in Supreme Court

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

A public interest litigation was filed on Saturday in the Supreme Court seeking quashing of controversial Food Security Ordinance on the ground that the constitutional provision has been misused for pre-election propaganda and political gains.

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Record wheat output expected, arranging storage for harvest a worry

Record wheat output expected, arranging storage for harvest a worry

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

India is expected to harvest 291.95 mt of foodgrain in 2019-20

Why cancer survivors should watch their carb intake

Why cancer survivors should watch their carb intake

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

High carbohydrate intake may up cancer recurrence risk.

PHOTOS: PM offers prayers at Guruvayur temple

PHOTOS: PM offers prayers at Guruvayur temple

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Wearing a traditional Kerala dhoti and white shawl, Modi was received at the temple gate by the authorities with a traditional poornakumbh.

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'Cell phone towers with 4G technology might certainly impact the lives of birds, and humans.' 'This needs a greater amount of investigation, research and mapping in the country.'

Samajwadi Party to back Food Bill, to move amendments

Samajwadi Party to back Food Bill, to move amendments

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

A day after the Congress reached out to Mulayam Singh Yadav seeking support for passage of the Food Security Bill, the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday decided to support the legislation but will move amendments seeking to give farmers their due for crops and giving more grains per person.

Sensitive items import jumps 39% in Feb-Apr

Sensitive items import jumps 39% in Feb-Apr

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Import of diary products soared a whopping 275.5 per cent to Rs 2.85 billion (Rs 285 crore) and that of food grains by 211 per cent to Rs 920 million (Rs 92 crore) in April-February of the past fiscal.

Why diabetics should eat fatty fish

Why diabetics should eat fatty fish

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Superfoods like low-carb veggies and fatty fish will help diabetics keep their sugar under check.

10 healthy TIPS to fight PCOD

10 healthy TIPS to fight PCOD

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Along with medication, following a healthy diet along with regular exercise can help you fight the hormonal disorder, suggests gynecologist, obstetrician and IVF expert Dr Amit Patil.

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

DEAR KOMAL: Do intermittent diets help?

DEAR KOMAL: Do intermittent diets help?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the right answer.

About 80 items likely on GST exemption list

About 80 items likely on GST exemption list

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Grains, non-mineral water might be on the list; biscuits, butter and cheese might attract GST

Water ice found on surface of comet 67P

Water ice found on surface of comet 67P

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The elusive ice was detected, using data collected by the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft, on the bottom part of the main lobe of the dumbbell-shaped comet, in a region called Imhotep.

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Sheela Jaywant invites you to explore The GoaWriters Group's interesting look at the lockdown.

Govt lifts ban on wheat export

Govt lifts ban on wheat export

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

India on Friday lifted a 28-month ban on wheat export by allowing export of 900,000 tonnes of the grain by government-owned trading agencies.

Government lifts ban on wheat export

Government lifts ban on wheat export

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

India today lifted a 28-month ban on wheat export by allowing export of 900,000 tonnes of the grain by government-owned trading agencies.

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