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Relaxed Proteas happy with security arrangements in Pakistan

Relaxed Proteas happy with security arrangements in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Root thanks England fan over phone for his support.

Dr Suniti Solomon, part of team who detected HIV, passes away

Dr Suniti Solomon, part of team who detected HIV, passes away

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Groundbreaking HIV researcher Dr Suniti Solomon, the first to bring to the world the prevalence of the infection in India in 1986 and one who successfully led research into the treatment of the deadly virus, passed away at her residence in Chennai on Tuesday.

FAT to FIT: How I lost 30 kg in less than a year

FAT to FIT: How I lost 30 kg in less than a year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Alan Baptist reveals how he went from 95 kg to 65 kg.

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Life expectancy at birth improved from 59.7 years in 1990 to 70.3 years in 2016 for women.

1st uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan not possible in Dec: ISRO

1st uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan not possible in Dec: ISRO

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

According to sources in the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency, under the Department of Space, delivery of hardware by the industry was hit due to the lockdown imposed in several States to contain the pandemic in recent months.

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.

Draft rules of Juvenile Justice Act 2015 released

Draft rules of Juvenile Justice Act 2015 released

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The rules that were released by Women and Child Development minister Maneka Gandhi prescribe detailed child friendly procedures for police, Juvenile Justice Board and Children's court to deal with children in conflict with law.

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'Even though we have around 156 patients, we don't have anyone who requires ventilatory support or the ICU facility.'

Want to make your brain healthier? Work on your muscles

Want to make your brain healthier? Work on your muscles

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Be prepared to be amazed!

Commercial MNCs are checked, so why not religious MNCs?

Commercial MNCs are checked, so why not religious MNCs?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Anti-conversion laws are needed since thrusting the idea of a competitive battlefield of religion onto India's pluralistic traditions can only lead to greater communal conflict, says Sankrant Sanu

'I enjoy direction more than acting'

'I enjoy direction more than acting'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Kannada director Suryakiran talks about making his acting debut in Usiriginta... Neene Hattira.

8 tips to crack JEE Mains

8 tips to crack JEE Mains

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

It's important to keep the momentum going leading up to the exam. Be consistent in your approach so you can reach your goals, says JEE educator Om Sharma.

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Women are great team players and collaborators, 'but they don't put themselves forward,' Dr Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, tells Veenu Sandhu.

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Some workers in India were also make to work on Sundays and national holidays "in sweltering heat, without adequate supply of clean drinking water or any breaks".

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

CRPF has lost almost 200 men to suicide

CRPF has lost almost 200 men to suicide

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'Stress, depression, PTSD and anxiety, especially relating to their domestic lives, are big issues for the men.' 'The men work in extremely difficult conditions, often with the fear of death looming large.'

10 Tips To Make Social Media Work For You

10 Tips To Make Social Media Work For You

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Whatever you do, don't be boring.

Are you addicted to online shopping?

Are you addicted to online shopping?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Online shopping is becoming an obsession, a distraction and a cause of distress for a rising number of Indians. Are you a Compulsive Online Purchaser?

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'In our country, there is a lot of checks and balances, the figures cannot go wrong.' 'Because they are being checked by not only the governments, but by doctors themselves.'

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While no exact dates have been announced yet, the flights could take off from San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC, the officials said.

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Does s/he turn violent when the gadget is taken away?

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The official said in general, there are various types of fungal infections such as candida, aspergillosis, cryptococcus, histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis. Mucormycosis, candida and aspergillosis are the ones observed more in those with low immunity, he said.

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Dr Udgeath Dhir, director and head, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, explains why you must take extra care of your heart.

New York bans sale of 3 Indian herbal products

New York bans sale of 3 Indian herbal products

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

New York City has banned the sale of three Indian herbal products and advised people against using them, claiming they contain dangerous levels of lead or mercury.

Vegas shooting rekindles debate on gun control laws in US

Vegas shooting rekindles debate on gun control laws in US

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Experts believe that the incident, which US President Donald Trump termed as an "act of pure evil", is unlikely to bridge the bitter differences between the pro- and anti-gun control law lobbies in the country.

A scientific disaster unfolds in Bhopal

A scientific disaster unfolds in Bhopal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The world had lost an opportunity to know long-term toxic effects of Methyl Isocyanate which had leaked from the Union Carbide factory on the night of December 2, 1984, because government research agencies have lost track of a bulk of survivors, says Dinesh C Sharma.

'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Sleeplessness is increasingly becoming a lifestyle disorder, says Amrita Singh.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

'Sport must wait for 3 to 6 months, time not ideal'

'Sport must wait for 3 to 6 months, time not ideal'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Forced out of grounds, tracks and courts by the coronavirus pandemic, sports events may help in the long run, but medical experts on Wednesday warned that resuming anything this year could mean putting lives at risk. When sporting events do eventually make a comeback, which some of the region's top doctors believe is not going to happen until at least the next six months or may be nine, it may not be the same initially.

The elusive search for truth in media

The elusive search for truth in media

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Is it likely that one of these days, a demand may rise that only truthful endorsement should be made in media and that if it is discovered that she or he in real life does not use that brand, punishment may follow, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Delhi govt refers decision on Bhullar to home ministry

Delhi govt refers decision on Bhullar to home ministry

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Delhi government has decided to refer to the Union home ministry a decision on the execution of death row convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar following a medical board report that he is under severe mental depression.

There's one more reason to not work long hours!

There's one more reason to not work long hours!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Long work hours can increase risk of alcohol abuse, a study has revealed.

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21. The Indian missions abroad are trying to reach out to the people through digital media as well as through the network of institutions which support yoga, officials said.

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Switzerland has been named the happiest country in the world.

The RIGHT way to do Pranayama

The RIGHT way to do Pranayama

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey tells you how effective breathing can help you balance your energies and improve the health of your lungs.

Sleepless nights? Try this!

Sleepless nights? Try this!

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Getting a good night's sleep, it seems, isn't as easy as it is made out to be.