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''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.'

Planning To Buy Critical Illness Plan? Read this

Planning To Buy Critical Illness Plan? Read this

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'A policy that covers a wider range of diseases will offer greater peace of mind.'

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

Slow march on the path to immortality

Slow march on the path to immortality

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta.

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The former minister said even days before the Centre issued guidelines and protocols in identifying and containing the disease, the state commenced its preparations to fight the possible outbreak of the disease.

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Australian cricket great Shane Warne's death on an island in Thailand last week was due to natural causes, Thai police said on Monday, citing the results of an autopsy.

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in

3 reasons to buy health insurance

3 reasons to buy health insurance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Takes care of expensive medical treatment at affordable cost even as you get quality treatment and tax benefit out of it, says Naval Goel

Warne state memorial to be held at MCG on March 30

Warne state memorial to be held at MCG on March 30

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

A state memorial service for cricketing great Shane Warne will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the evening of March 30.

Buying Packaged Food? 9 Things To Check

Buying Packaged Food? 9 Things To Check

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

If a product claims to be 'Made with Natural Ingredients', this may mean that one ingredient is natural. However it does not mean the product is 100% natural, cautions Pavitra K, lead, new product development, True Elements.

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

According to medical practitioners, the treatment is especially useful in controlling disease among those who have not received the vaccine or got only one shot and also the high-risk contacts of a patient.

Your Mediclaim Queries Answered

Your Mediclaim Queries Answered

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health insurance related queries.

COVID-19: The WHO says 80% recover without treatment'

COVID-19: The WHO says 80% recover without treatment'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'There is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicines against #COVID19' the World Health Organization tweeted.

BCCI president Ganguly discharged from hospital

BCCI president Ganguly discharged from hospital

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was discharged from hospital on Sunday morning, three days after he underwent a fresh round of angioplasty to clear clogged coronary arteries, officials said.

Dear Komal: How do I make my son eat fruits?

Dear Komal: How do I make my son eat fruits?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

You can make fruits appealing by serving them in fancy shapes, says Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

Reporting of COVID cases post vaccination rare: Vardhan

Reporting of COVID cases post vaccination rare: Vardhan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Vardhan noted that COVID-19 infection among those vaccinated would be very mild and not progress to an advanced stage.

Putin to undergo cancer treatment, hand over power to loyalist: Reports

Putin to undergo cancer treatment, hand over power to loyalist: Reports

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The anticipated surgery and recovery are expected to incapacitate Putin for 'a short time', the report said.

REVEALED: Why COVID-19 affects men more than women

REVEALED: Why COVID-19 affects men more than women

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Evidence from a large study of several thousand patients shows that men have higher concentrations of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in their blood than women. Since ACE2 enables coronavirus to infect healthy cells, this may help to explain why men are more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women.

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.

18 Films That Made Us Cry

18 Films That Made Us Cry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.

Body of Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home

Body of Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Tributes from across the world have been pouring in for Warne, with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison calling him "one of our nation's greatest characters".

Changing times: Being overweight may be better for your heart

Changing times: Being overweight may be better for your heart

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

A round up of all the health news that matters to you.

9 reasons to eat watermelon

9 reasons to eat watermelon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

This sweet, thirst-quenching fruit will not only keep you hydrated but also reduce the chances of getting cancer.

Prominent former Tibetan political prisoner Jigme Gyatso dies at 56

Prominent former Tibetan political prisoner Jigme Gyatso dies at 56

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Gyatso had been unrecoverably ill since his release in October 2016 after serving five years in prison on a conviction for "inciting separatism."

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'Healthcare workers treating coronavirus have been among the hardest hit.' 'It is scary, but this is what we signed up for and became doctors.'

Some countries may see another Covid wave due to XBB subvariant: WHO

Some countries may see another Covid wave due to XBB subvariant: WHO

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"As of now, there is no data from any country to suggest these new subvariants are more clinically severe," Chief scientist at WHO clarified.

Want to avoid knee replacement? Read this

Want to avoid knee replacement? Read this

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A good lifestyle, balanced diet, physical fitness and exercise lowers the risk of obesity and thus the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee, says Dr Raviraj A.

COVID-19 vaccines are 'Sanjivani' in fight against pandemic: Vardhan

COVID-19 vaccines are 'Sanjivani' in fight against pandemic: Vardhan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Thanking all, including doctors, nurses, healthcare staff, security personnel and journalists, who have been at the frontline in the fight against the pandemic, the minister said they ensured India reaches the stage when vaccine gets delivered to the people.

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The charter plane carrying the body of Shane Warne landed in his home city of Melbourne on Thursday evening after an eight-hour flight from Thailand, where the Australian cricketing great died last week at the age of 52.

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'Instead of fearing these foods, which never helps because it only increases cortisol levels, exercise control over your mouth, greed, portions and adopt an overall healthy lifestyle,' advises lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho.

Ganguly stable after angioplasty, under close observation: hospital

Ganguly stable after angioplasty, under close observation: hospital

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly underwent a second round of angioplasty in Kolkata on Thursday as two more stents were inserted in the coronary arteries.

Air pollution killed over 3,000 Indians every day in 2017, says study

Air pollution killed over 3,000 Indians every day in 2017, says study

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Uttar Pradesh, last year, recorded the most 2,60,028 deaths attributable to air pollution, followed by Maharashtra at 1,08,038 and Bihar 96,967, it said.

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Cut down sugar. Have a balanced meal. Drink plenty of water. Get some sun.

10 DO-AT-HOME Exercises To STAY FIT

10 DO-AT-HOME Exercises To STAY FIT

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Fitness expert Sumit Dubey suggests some equipment-free workouts to keep you in shape.

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'Covid patients have infected lungs and the pollutants will further damage it.'

Naroda Patiya riot: Kodnani gets 3-month bail on medical ground

Naroda Patiya riot: Kodnani gets 3-month bail on medical ground

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday granted three-month temporary bail to Maya Kodnani, a convict in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riots case, on medical grounds.

5 habits to give up for a healthy life

5 habits to give up for a healthy life

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Women who practiced all five habits gained over 10 years of disease-free life, and men who did so gained almost eight years.

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Six Indian-American students have grabbed top positions in a competition of young innovators.

Night owls more likely to develop diabetes

Night owls more likely to develop diabetes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

People who stay awake late are more likely to develop diabetes and metabolic syndrome than early risers, even when they get the same amount of sleep, according to a new study.

Not having sex? The problem is curable

Not having sex? The problem is curable

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Yet only a few people discuss their sexual problems with their doctors.