News for 'health risks'

'Can i-pill Cause Delay In Periods?'

'Can i-pill Cause Delay In Periods?'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

rediffGURU Dr Nandita Palshetkar, medical director, Bloom IVF, offers advice on how to take care of your menstrual health.

HC orders MHA to facilitate return of woman deported after Pahalgam attack

HC orders MHA to facilitate return of woman deported after Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Emphasising that human rights are the most sacrosanct component of a human life, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered the Union Home Ministry to facilitate the return of a woman deported to Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

As the digital age turns children into informed, opinionated little adults, what guardrails should parents employ? Parents with new-age sensibilities admit to oftentimes feeling stumped. A psychologist, a principal and an eye doctor suggest how they can navigate this new parental landscape.

'75+ IPOs Have Received SEBI Approval'

'75+ IPOs Have Received SEBI Approval'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'Listing of scaled Indian subsidiaries of multinational corporations as well as of Indian conglomerates continues to remain a key theme for IPOs in India.'

10 Gut-Friendly Foods To Include In Your Diet

10 Gut-Friendly Foods To Include In Your Diet

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, shares a list of foods that promote gut health.

Home Deal: 'Fair Or Has My Builder Cheated Me?'

Home Deal: 'Fair Or Has My Builder Cheated Me?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

Mehul Choksi's Lawyers To File Appeal For His Release

Mehul Choksi's Lawyers To File Appeal For His Release

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'I don't think it is going to be easy for India to get him back.'

Jolt to Kejriwal, no interim bail on health grounds

Jolt to Kejriwal, no interim bail on health grounds

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Special judge Kaveri Baweja directed the Tihar jail authorities to take care of his medical needs in judicial custody.

35, No Savings: How You Can Save, Invest

35, No Savings: How You Can Save, Invest

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

AI 171 Crash: Fear Lingers Among Pilots

AI 171 Crash: Fear Lingers Among Pilots

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'This (crash) is one of those times where there is no concrete explanation yet for what happened. I think that adds to my parents' worry.'

Covid surge: WHO urges South East Asian countries to step up surveillance

Covid surge: WHO urges South East Asian countries to step up surveillance

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Considering the limited available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by JN.1 is currently evaluated as low at the global level, Singh said.

Best and Worst Foods To Eat Before and After Yoga

Best and Worst Foods To Eat Before and After Yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Your yoga practice doesn't start on the mat; it begins in the kitchen, says Dr Yogrishi Vishvketu, global yoga educator and founder of the Akhanda Yoga Institute.

Is Telangana Headed For Bankruptcy?

Is Telangana Headed For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Experts say the state's economy is grappling with hidden debt, rising welfare costs, and lack of transparency.

Knee Pain? Your Weight Could Be The Cause

Knee Pain? Your Weight Could Be The Cause

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

If you reduce 1 kg of weight, the weight on your knees will be reduced by four times, says senior physiotherapist Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

Why IPL must ditch alcohol, tobacco ads

Why IPL must ditch alcohol, tobacco ads

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The Indian Ministry of Health has banned all forms of tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate advertisements, during the IPL.

Feeling Anxious? 5 Asanas To Relax You

Feeling Anxious? 5 Asanas To Relax You

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Yogini Samiksha Shetty shows you how to unwind and calm your mind with yoga.

'Can I Make 3 Cr In 20 Years?'

'Can I Make 3 Cr In 20 Years?'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

How To Live Well With Bad Cholesterol

How To Live Well With Bad Cholesterol

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Making sure that you're getting enough sleep, that your weight is maintained correctly and you exercise regularly.'

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how simple remedies like a warm cup of ginger tea can help reduce bloating and flatulence during periods.

'We are seeing growth in retail health insurance'

'We are seeing growth in retail health insurance'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'Pandemic has triggered interest and awareness among the people about the need for healthcare.'

'Will Learning AI Help Me As An Entrepreneur?'

'Will Learning AI Help Me As An Entrepreneur?'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Dr Ganesh Natarajan, a special guest on rediffGURUS, has been addressing questions from Rediff readers, about how to grow professionally, how women can achieve leadership roles in Indian companies, and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.

10 Questions To Ask Your Gynaecologist Today

10 Questions To Ask Your Gynaecologist Today

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Like men, women also suffer from low libido, skin problems like dry skin, and digestive distress, warns Dr Manisha Tomar.

Step-By-Step ITR E-Filing, Choosing Right Tax Regime

Step-By-Step ITR E-Filing, Choosing Right Tax Regime

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Master the online ITR filing process and then learn the differences between the old and new tax regimes to pick your best option.

India's Foreign Policy Needs Strategic Expansion

India's Foreign Policy Needs Strategic Expansion

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The era where nations thrived through rigid alignments is giving way to an age where the connective State defines power. For India, that era has arrived, points out Dr Nishakant Ojha.

Centre To Boost States' Heatwave Plans

Centre To Boost States' Heatwave Plans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

About 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of the country's population, are currently at high to very high risk from extreme heat.

'How To Achieve 8 Cr Fund In 24 Years?'

'How To Achieve 8 Cr Fund In 24 Years?'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Tax Filing: Mistakes To Avoid

Tax Filing: Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Cross-check key documents, maximise your deductions, avoid errors, and ensure you get your refund smoothly.

Bad air quality may breathe fresh life into health insurance business

Bad air quality may breathe fresh life into health insurance business

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

General insurance companies are likely to see a surge in demand for health insurance in the coming months due to falling air quality in the country. The health insurance segment has registered a strong growth after the pandemic due to higher awareness. In the first half of financial year 2023-24, the segment grew by 24.4 per cent to Rs 54,713.52 crore from Rs 43,981.54 crore in H1FY23, driving growth of the non-life insurance industry.

'Bad Idea To Buy In Overheated Market?'

'Bad Idea To Buy In Overheated Market?'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Rs 1-trillion Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, which was announced in the July budget for FY25, of which Rs 20,000 crore has already been allocated, will be operationalised in the next two to three months, a top official said.

Ozone pollution poses major threat to India's staple foods

Ozone pollution poses major threat to India's staple foods

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

A new study by IIT-Kharagpur warns that ozone pollution could significantly reduce agricultural yields in India, particularly impacting wheat, rice, and maize production. The study, published in the journal 'Environmental Research', highlights the vulnerability of major food crops to rising surface ozone levels, especially in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and Central India. The researchers call for effective emission reduction strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure global food security.

How To Avoid Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya

How To Avoid Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Dr Aniket Mule, consultant, internal medicine, KIMS Hospitals, offers practical advice to protect yourself from mosquitoes and water-borne diseases like malaria, dengue and chikungunya.

How To Treat Frozen Shoulder, Slip Disc

How To Treat Frozen Shoulder, Slip Disc

Rediff.com21 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan, a senior consultant physiotherapist, guides you on how to identify and treat pain and injuries effectively.

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'The first duty of the government is to learn lessons from a bad experience and course correct. It's a pity that the government is making policy without looking at evidence and differentiating between immediate and urgent.'

World Asthma Day: 5 Asanas For Better Breathing

World Asthma Day: 5 Asanas For Better Breathing

Rediff.com6 May 2025

On World Asthma Day, yoga expert Nisarg Ved shows how this ancient practice can offer relief to those living with asthma.

10 Reasons You Have Bad Breath

10 Reasons You Have Bad Breath

Rediff.com17 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad offers advice on how to improve your dental health and hygiene.

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Yorkshire hasn't forgotten Vinod Kambli. He remains part of its rich cricketing folklore

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.'

How to Choose the Right Maternity Cover

How to Choose the Right Maternity Cover

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Maternity expenses can be high, with the costs covering everything from prenatal visits to the hospital delivery charges and post-natal care but choosing the right maternity cover can help overcome these issues, says Bhaskar Nerurkar

'Have Savings Of Rs 5 Cr; Can I Retire At 40?'

'Have Savings Of Rs 5 Cr; Can I Retire At 40?'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.