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MP Srinjoy Bose remanded to four days' police custody

MP Srinjoy Bose remanded to four days' police custody

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

A court in Kolkata has rejected the interim bail plea of Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Srinjoy Bose, arrested by CBI in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam case, and remanded him to four days police custody

Zika virus: Centre issues guidelines; warns against travel to affected areas

Zika virus: Centre issues guidelines; warns against travel to affected areas

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A day after the WHO declared emergency over the "explosive" spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the Centre on Tuesday issued detailed guidelines for combating the disease, including a travel advisory that asks pregnant women to either defer or cancel their travel to the affected areas.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

10 warning signs you need to visit an eye doctor

10 warning signs you need to visit an eye doctor

Rediff.com16 May 2019

A headache is one of most common symptoms but also the most ignored and difficult to manage if not diagnosed in time, says Dr Vrunda More-Patil.

How to buy the best health insurance

How to buy the best health insurance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries.

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

It also pledged to give interest free crop loan of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.

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.

Prices of key drugs to be cut by up to half

Prices of key drugs to be cut by up to half

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority will soon notify prices of as many as 150 packs of essential medicines in line with the new pharma pricing policy, according to official sources.

Suffered a heart attack? Expert tips to recover and stay well

Suffered a heart attack? Expert tips to recover and stay well

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Here's what to do to improve your heart health.

Why WHO should not have stopped HCQ clinical trials

Why WHO should not have stopped HCQ clinical trials

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'WHO has been under a lot of attack, so when they saw the Lancet study, they stopped the clinical trials of HCQ.' 'They should not have stopped the clinical trials.'

Constable files defamation case against Delhi CM for his 'thulla' remark

Constable files defamation case against Delhi CM for his 'thulla' remark

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The complaint was filed by a constable in which he has claimed that he was insulted by Kejriwal's remark.

This Women's Day, put health first

This Women's Day, put health first

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Check your body for signs of breast cancer, osteoporosis.

Stressed? Is it eustress or distress?

Stressed? Is it eustress or distress?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Komal Manshani decodes stress and highlights tips to manage it.

'The epidemic is receding in India'

'The epidemic is receding in India'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'But we still have to be very careful.'

Having a baby post 35? These tips will come handy

Having a baby post 35? These tips will come handy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Handy tips for the countdown to your due date.

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

How a swanky Mumbai cultural venue was transformed into a contact-less facility to combat coronavirus.

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra (748), followed by Tamil Nadu at 571 and Delhi with 523 cases. Cases in Telangana have gone up to 321, in Kerala to 314, in Uttar Pradesh to 305, while the number of cases has gone up to 274 in Rajasthan.

Jayalalithaa didn't suffer trauma, reveals 19-page death report

Jayalalithaa didn't suffer trauma, reveals 19-page death report

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday said Apollo Hospitals and AIIMS reports on the treatment given to late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has clearly suggested that she passed away on December 5 after a massive cardiac arrest.

'People made fun of Rituparno's sexuality but he would ignore it'

'People made fun of Rituparno's sexuality but he would ignore it'

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Rituparno Ghosh's neighbour Sujoy Naskar talks to us about his famous filmmaker.

HC rejects Bhujbal's plea seeking bail on health grounds

HC rejects Bhujbal's plea seeking bail on health grounds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The court asked the jail authorities to give proper medical help to Bhujbal in jail and take him to nearest government hospital whenever he requires attention.

Yoga or gym: What's best for your body?

Yoga or gym: What's best for your body?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Both these methods are loaded with equal benefits, which might make it tough for you to choose either one of them.

The secret to having a healthy heart

The secret to having a healthy heart

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

A healthy diet that is low on fat and sugar combined by regular exercise can improve the life of your heart.

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Maharashtra has 34,000 active cases, of which 24,000 are asymptomatic, and hence need no medicines but are under quarantine.' '9,500 cases are showing mild to severe symptoms.' 'While 1,200 are seriously ill, only 200 of them are on ventilator support.' 'Let those claiming that the situation in the state has gone out of control, look at these numbers objectively before damaging the state's reputation for political gains.'

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Here's all you need to know about sleep apnea, its types and symptoms.

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'Just like we have accepted that more Indians have hypertension and diabetes, lower lung capacity of Indians should not be construed as normal.'

Feeling bloated? Try these yoga poses

Feeling bloated? Try these yoga poses

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

7 asanas to help you deal with festive bloating.

MP Governor's son's death: Suicide or silenced?

MP Governor's son's death: Suicide or silenced?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Mystery shrouds the death of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav's son Shailesh Yadav.

Now, a new treatment for ovarian cancer

Now, a new treatment for ovarian cancer

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Researchers claim to have developed a new treatment for ovarian cancer that can increase the rate of tumour shrinkage and prolong the time until cancers recur.

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

He was rushed to Mumbai's JJ Hospital due to chest pain.

10 habits that are slowly killing you

10 habits that are slowly killing you

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Sitting for long periods trigger a number of health problems including obesity, heart diseases, increased cholesterol levels, diabetes, stress, etc.

How to save money on travel insurance

How to save money on travel insurance

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

If you are a frequent traveller, then you should opt for a multi-trip travel plan because it works out to be cheaper.

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.

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'On January 17, we had our first meeting with the Cabinet secretary.' 'Different secretaries belonging to different departments attended it.' 'It was only two weeks when China had said there is a new disease.' 'So, we gave the quickest response.'

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Saisuresh Sivaswamy tells us what we must know from the election news in the print and television media.

For working professionals: 7 rules to keep kidneys healthy

For working professionals: 7 rules to keep kidneys healthy

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Renal disease is a rising epidemic in India. Sunil Prakash highlights the 7S rule that can reduce the chances of kidney ailments and chronic kidney diseases.

5 exercises that are good for your heart

5 exercises that are good for your heart

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

These simple exercises will keep your heart healthy.

'Our ancient texts should not be disregarded,' says ISRO chief

'Our ancient texts should not be disregarded,' says ISRO chief

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar on Saturday said its ancient texts which could yield vital knowledge, if verified, studied and researched properly, should not be disregarded.

Do you really need that test?

Do you really need that test?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

With attractive health check-up packages and a growing trend of over-investigation, one needs to be cautious while going for such diagnostic tests.

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna answers readers' queries and guides them to take control of their life.

Karva Chauth: Fasting tips for pregnant women

Karva Chauth: Fasting tips for pregnant women

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Here are some tips for healthy fasting.