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The Internet can't get enough of this couple

The Internet can't get enough of this couple

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

This Turkish couple will make you believe in the magic of love.

'I was scared!' Sonali Bendre on cancer

'I was scared!' Sonali Bendre on cancer

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The actor took to Instagram to share an empowering post on the dreaded disease.

7 foods that help you lose weight faster

7 foods that help you lose weight faster

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Eat these foods to burn fat!

COVID-19: British Sikh doc gives breathing monitoring advice

COVID-19: British Sikh doc gives breathing monitoring advice

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

A British Sikh cardiologist is back on the coronavirus frontline at a west London hospital after being struck down by the deadly virus himself last month. "If you can't talk in full sentences that's when your lungs are being affected, that's the time you need to seek medical help," Singh told My London.

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Rather than shaming Indian women (and men) who don't want to drink, through peer pressure and barbs, let's consider respecting their, perhaps more sensible, choices instead, says Sankrant Sanu.

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The report added that there is no indication that the virus played any role in his death.

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Union health minister said of the total active COVID-19 cases in the country, 1.5 per cent are on oxygen support and 2.34 per cent are in ICUs.

BJP is trying to turn LS polls into 'khaki election': Shashi Tharoor

BJP is trying to turn LS polls into 'khaki election': Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'The election has to be fought on perennial issues and not on a tragedy of one moment'

These Varanasi students have their hearts in the right place

These Varanasi students have their hearts in the right place

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

They aid patients needing drugs and doctors via their online venture.

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Some of the longer-term implications of COVID-19 are not related to the virus itself.' 'They are actually related to immune responses from the virus.'

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'It will be wrong to raise the expectations of tribals because of a tribal President. 'Tribal issues have not been resolved for 150 years.'

Sudden cardiac arrest: What you must know

Sudden cardiac arrest: What you must know

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

For one, it is different from a heart attack, says Vanita Arora.

From snakes to mould, the health dangers from Hurricane Harvey's floods

From snakes to mould, the health dangers from Hurricane Harvey's floods

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The storm has wrecked havoc, killing at least 60 people and costing up to $180 billion (Rs 11,542 crore).

At 80, this bodybuilder's life is an inspiration to all

At 80, this bodybuilder's life is an inspiration to all

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

How a former school secretary ditched her sedentary lifestyle and adopted fitness is a story you can't miss reading.

Indian soldiers use this start-up's smart bandage, but others need it too

Indian soldiers use this start-up's smart bandage, but others need it too

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Beside the defence forces in India, the start-up has shipped around 350,000 units to 12 countries -- the United Kingdom, France, Poland, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kenya, South Africa, Romania, Indonesia, Qatar and Oman.

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

PK Banerjee was captain of the Indian team that last played the Olympics in Rome 1960. He retired as a player in 1967 after being laid low by recurring injuries. But then went on accumulate a staggering 54 trophies as a coach.

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Dr Mahendra N Parikh changed the field of medicine in India, opening its scope to include thousands of women by bringing their health issues at the forefront.

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Premature lifting of the lockdown will spread the disease from asymptomatics, and those undetected, to the whole community, ushering in prolonged misery, preventable and avoidable deaths, famine and social unrest,' warns Dr Debashish Danda.

10 benefits of sleeping well

10 benefits of sleeping well

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

A deep peaceful sleep gives your heart and blood vessels a chance to rest and recover lowering your pulse and blood pressure.

A Swayamvar With A Difference

A Swayamvar With A Difference

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old. 'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.' He sat close to the door at the swayamvar. And then, Rohini walked in. Both her legs, too, were afflicted with polio.

DON'T be SCARED to take a COVID-19 test!

DON'T be SCARED to take a COVID-19 test!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'People are sick at home and think that they might have COVID-19, but will not want to go and get themselves tested'.

Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms: Study

Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms: Study

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The most common symptoms were fatigue, post-exertional malaise -- worsening of symptoms after physical or mental exertion -- and cognitive dysfunction, often called brain fog.

Over 1.2 mn early deaths in India due to air pollution: Report

Over 1.2 mn early deaths in India due to air pollution: Report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Air pollution is the third highest cause of death among all health risks in India, ranking just above smoking.

Is your urine red, yellow or green?

Is your urine red, yellow or green?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The food you eat can determine the colour of your urine.

Why an American town honoured this desi COVID-19 warrior

Why an American town honoured this desi COVID-19 warrior

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

More than 90 police cars, fire brigade engines and other city government vehicles saluted Dr Uma Rani Madhusudana for her non-stop, tirelessly devoted work in the care of COVID-19 patients at a hospital over 8 difficult and dangerous days.

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The prime minister said that Netaji is the biggest source of inspiration for the dream of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India) and 'Sonar Bangla' (Golden Bengal).

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Earlier in April, Pfizer said that it had offered a not-for-profit price for its vaccine for the government immunisation programme in India and it remains committed to continuing engagement with the government to make the vaccine available in India.

Crackers, farm fires make Delhi's air quality 'severe'; relief likely

Crackers, farm fires make Delhi's air quality 'severe'; relief likely

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The air quality had turned 'severe' on Saturday evening with stubble burning accounting for 32 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution, but firecracker emissions and calm winds made the situation even worse.

UK identifies new South African coronavirus variant

UK identifies new South African coronavirus variant

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Like the UK variant identified earlier, the new variant of the novel coronavirus is also driving a massive resurgence of the disease in South Africa, with experts warning the country is probably facing a much larger second wave.

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra dies at 78

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra dies at 78

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sources at the private hospital where Mitra was admitted to said he died due to heart and age-related ailments.

'The epidemic is receding in India'

'The epidemic is receding in India'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'But we still have to be very careful.'

Want to lose weight? 10 easy workouts for you

Want to lose weight? 10 easy workouts for you

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Yoga and meditation expert Paloma Gangopadhyay tells you how to get back in shape.

The Junk Food Conundrum

The Junk Food Conundrum

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Should junk food be sold in Indian schools?

'Mucor is very scary'

'Mucor is very scary'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Mucor is an environmental fungus, and it's much more prevalent in hot and humid areas.' 'The amount of fungus in the air is much higher in India than some other parts of the world.'

10 Easy Habits to Stay Healthy at Home

10 Easy Habits to Stay Healthy at Home

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Exercise daily. Reduce screen time. Stand often, sit less.

Unbelievable! This is what Kartik Aryan eats

Unbelievable! This is what Kartik Aryan eats

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

"I think this is a myth that to be fit you need to be a non-vegetarian."

As death toll spirals, corpses wait in 20-hour queues for last rites at Delhi crematoriums

As death toll spirals, corpses wait in 20-hour queues for last rites at Delhi crematoriums

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Shaking Delhi's spirit and soul, an unimaginable tragedy is unfolding at New Delhi's crematoriums struggling to cope with the deluge of the dead arriving at frightening pace.

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

As visibility remained poor and the city choked due to a haze, the Centre for Science and Environment asked the Delhi govt to roll out stringent plans for controlling winter pollution.