News for 'health condition'

Will Sonu Nigam's Medical Condition Affect His Singing?

Will Sonu Nigam's Medical Condition Affect His Singing?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Sonu Nigam battles a strained nerve and persistent pain, expressing concerns about upcoming performances.

New Study Maps Genetic Links To Anxiety Symptoms

New Study Maps Genetic Links To Anxiety Symptoms

Rediff.com7 days ago

A new study by King's College London and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has identified 74 genomic locations, including 39 new ones, linked to anxiety symptoms. Analysing data from nearly 700,000 people, the research highlights the complex interplay between genetics and environmental factors in anxiety development and offers new insights into its biological underpinnings.

Rafael Nadal opens up about health risks during career

Rafael Nadal opens up about health risks during career

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has revealed the immense health risks he took to prolong his tennis career, battling a chronic foot injury and other complications.

Death toll in TN ammonia leak rises to 9, all women

Death toll in TN ammonia leak rises to 9, all women

Rediff.com7 days ago

A gas leak at a seafood processing facility in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district has resulted in the deaths of nine women, with 69 others hospitalised. The victims, primarily from Odisha and Assam, suffered severe ammonia inhalation symptoms. Authorities are investigating the cause and monitoring the health of those affected.

Punjab Boy Rescued From Borewell Is In Stable Condition

Punjab Boy Rescued From Borewell Is In Stable Condition

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A four-year-old boy, Gurkaran Singh, who was rescued after falling into a borewell in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, is in stable condition. He is under observation at the civil hospital and responding well to treatment.

Haryana Human Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Haryana Human Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has initiated suo motu proceedings after reports of alarming conditions in government primary schools in the Nuh district. The commission has sought detailed reports from authorities, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignity.

Imran Khan Appeals For Release Due To Health Issues

Imran Khan Appeals For Release Due To Health Issues

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has appealed to the Islamabad High Court for release on humanitarian grounds, citing deteriorating health and prolonged solitary confinement. The appeal was made during a hearing regarding his conviction in a corruption case.

Woman Commits Suicide After Mother's Illness In Thane

Woman Commits Suicide After Mother's Illness In Thane

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 28-year-old woman in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide due to mental distress over her mother's critical illness; her mother passed away shortly after the incident.

Haryana Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Haryana Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.

Muslim woman performs last rites of Hindu man in Kerala

Muslim woman performs last rites of Hindu man in Kerala

Rediff.com2 days ago

In a heartwarming act of compassion, Irfana Iqbal, a Muslim panchayat member in Kasaragod, Kerala, performed the last rites of an abandoned Hindu man, Narayanan, according to his customs after his family refused to claim his body. Her selfless act, driven by the belief that humanity transcends religion, has garnered widespread appreciation.

Shigella infection claims woman's life in Kerala; 18 new cases reported

Shigella infection claims woman's life in Kerala; 18 new cases reported

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 59-year-old woman in Malappuram district has died of a Shigella infection, the Kerala health department confirmed on Friday. Officials also reported 18 fresh cases of the bacterial disease across the state.

Suffering From PMOS? Yoga Can Help

Suffering From PMOS? Yoga Can Help

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Integrating yoga, meditation and other stress management strategies with standard medical treatment can help improve both physical and emotional health outcomes in women with PMOS.'

Wearable Devices: Tracking Environmental Exposure And Health Impact

Wearable Devices: Tracking Environmental Exposure And Health Impact

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A new pilot study demonstrates how wearable devices, combined with smartphone location data and real-time surveys, can effectively capture environmental exposures and their immediate physical and emotional effects on individuals.

Tendulkar Joins Support Group As Kambli's Health Worsens

Tendulkar Joins Support Group As Kambli's Health Worsens

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Former cricketer Vinod Kambli is facing ongoing health challenges, including memory issues, despite improvements in his physical condition. Sachin Tendulkar and friends have formed a support group to provide financial and emotional assistance.

What Is Quercetin: 5 Ways It Boosts Health

What Is Quercetin: 5 Ways It Boosts Health

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Anitoxidant quercetin, classified as a plant-derived chemical or a plant flavonoid is good for health in a variety of ways

What Is Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)?

What Is Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Gynaecologists are noticing a gradual rise in POI cases, with a few women under 40 being diagnosed every month.

Notorious Criminal Injured In Odisha Police Gunfight

Notorious Criminal Injured In Odisha Police Gunfight

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A notorious criminal, Prafulla Mallik alias Pappu, was injured in a gunfight with police in Odisha's Bhadrak district during a raid on his hideout. Pappu, who has around 25 criminal cases against him, opened fire on the police team before being shot in the leg.

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

Rediff.com8 May 2026

India has launched an open Health AI benchmarking platform to evaluate artificial intelligence models on diverse Indian datasets before deployment at a population scale. The initiative aims to strengthen AI-driven claims management under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

Heatwaves Trigger Hidden Ozone Threat

Heatwaves Trigger Hidden Ozone Threat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

'Can you believe there are over 26,500 deaths linked to heatwave-driven ozone in 2024?'

Vinod Kambli Health Rumours Spark Big Confusion

Vinod Kambli Health Rumours Spark Big Confusion

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Reports recently claimed that former India cricketer Vinod Kambli is suffering from a 'clot in his brain' affecting his memory, but the statement has been strongly denied by his wife, Andrea Hewitt, who said there is no serious health issue.

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The widow of a victim in the 2023 railway firing incident has urged the sessions court to revoke its order directing a fresh mental health evaluation for the accused former RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, claiming he is attempting to stall the trial.

Mumbai Court Orders Mental Health Assessment for Train Shooting Suspect

Mumbai Court Orders Mental Health Assessment for Train Shooting Suspect

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has directed prison authorities to shift Chetan Singh Choudhary, accused of a 2023 train shooting, to a mental hospital for evaluation to determine his fitness to stand trial.

Man Arrested After Girl Pushed From Building In Khammam

Man Arrested After Girl Pushed From Building In Khammam

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 12-year-old girl was seriously injured after allegedly being pushed from a residential building in Khammam district following an attempted sexual assault. The 49-year-old accused, a resident of the same building, has been arrested under the POCSO Act. The girl is now out of danger, and police are investigating previous molestation attempts by the accused.

Undertrial Prisoner Dies In Dhanbad Divisional Jail

Undertrial Prisoner Dies In Dhanbad Divisional Jail

Rediff.com19 May 2026

An undertrial prisoner in Dhanbad Divisional Jail, accused of murdering his wife, died after his health deteriorated. A post-mortem examination is underway to determine the cause of death.

Mental Health: What Is Trauma Bonding?

Mental Health: What Is Trauma Bonding?

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Tanvi Singh, a mental health expert and founder of Leap of Love Foundation, explains how you can identify various signs of a traumatic relationship.

Odisha Police Encounter: Notorious Criminal Injured, 3 Cops Hurt

Odisha Police Encounter: Notorious Criminal Injured, 3 Cops Hurt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A miscreant, Prafulla Mallik alias Pappu, with 25 criminal cases against him, was injured in a gunfight with police in Bhadrak, Odisha, during a raid on his hideout where he was planning a robbery. Three police personnel also sustained minor injuries in the scuffle.

The Real Reason Behind Messi's Tearful World Cup Moment

The Real Reason Behind Messi's Tearful World Cup Moment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi's family has confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, 68, is receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed health issue. They stated he is recovering well and responding positively to treatment, while also expressing frustration over media speculation and requesting privacy for the family during this time. The statement follows emotional scenes involving Lionel Messi during a recent World Cup match, which he later clarified were unrelated to football but due to difficult personal days.

Mumbai Court Denies Bail To 71-Year-Old In Land Fraud Case

Mumbai Court Denies Bail To 71-Year-Old In Land Fraud Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A Mumbai court has refused bail to 71-year-old Prakash Dubey, who is accused of illegally acquiring 12,550 square metres of land using counterfeit government stamps and a forged power of attorney. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, stating that Dubey's age and medical conditions did not outweigh the gravity of the crime.

Why Haryana Couple Killed Daughter, Then Themselves

Why Haryana Couple Killed Daughter, Then Themselves

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A couple in Haryana's Kurukshetra allegedly killed their three-year-old daughter before committing suicide, citing the child's poor health as the reason, police said.

What If Unborn Child Is Diagnosed With Down Syndrome?

What If Unborn Child Is Diagnosed With Down Syndrome?

Rediff.com4 days ago

'A lot of women in their late 30s have healthy babies and there are prenatal screenings and tests that can help families make informed choices,' says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

Odisha Police Officer Transferred Amid Torture Claims

Odisha Police Officer Transferred Amid Torture Claims

Rediff.com31 May 2026

An inspector in charge of a police station in Odisha's Cuttack district has been transferred following allegations that a man was tortured by police for refusing to identify a body as that of his missing wife.

How Long Do Dental Fillings Last?

How Long Do Dental Fillings Last?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Dentists don't 'replace fillings' on a schedule; they replace them only when it is warranted -- like when X-ray/examination shows leakage, crack, or decay, says rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad.

TMC meltdown continues as ex-minister, Siliguri mayor resign

TMC meltdown continues as ex-minister, Siliguri mayor resign

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a severe leadership crisis as former minister Jyoti Priya Mallick resigned from all party organisational posts citing health, and senior North Bengal leader Goutam Deb stepped down as mayor of Siliguri Municipal Corporation, amidst widespread internal rifts and electoral setbacks.

Experts Call For National Policy To Boost Assistive Technology Market

Experts Call For National Policy To Boost Assistive Technology Market

Rediff.com5 days ago

Experts highlight India's significant market potential for assistive technologies, estimated at Rs 75,000-95,000 crore by 2030. They advocate for a National Assistive Technology Policy to address current gaps in access and service delivery, fostering inclusion, independence, and economic participation for persons with disabilities and the elderly.

Lalu's health condition serious but stable : RIMS

Lalu's health condition serious but stable : RIMS

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The formidable political leader and former union minister was sentenced by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court to five years' prison term and slapped with a fine of Rs 60 lakh during the day in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 139 crore from Doranda treasury in the fodder scam.

Thinking About Jaw Augmentation Surgery? Must-Knows

Thinking About Jaw Augmentation Surgery? Must-Knows

Rediff.com1 days ago

Want a sharper jawline? A plastic surgeon explains who should consider jaw augmentation, how the procedure works, its risks, benefits and long-term results.

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two students of a school in Kerala's Wayanad district tested positive for Shigella infection, state minister T Siddique said on Monday.

Avoid These Life Insurance Mistakes

Avoid These Life Insurance Mistakes

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Proposal forms are often filled by the agent. Check the form after it is filled.

Odisha Villagers Protest Alleged Police Torture Of Man

Odisha Villagers Protest Alleged Police Torture Of Man

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Residents of Chandiprasad village in Odisha protest against alleged police torture of a man who refused to identify a body as his missing wife. The state police chief has sought a report on the allegations.

AI171 crash: Life is 'far more difficult' for lone survivor

AI171 crash: Life is 'far more difficult' for lone survivor

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Viswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of Flight 171 which crashed a year ago in Ahmedabad, has spoken out about his ongoing struggles with 'sleep, anxiety and difficult memories,' highlighting the profound and lasting impact of the disaster.