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Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Pune's Ruby Hall clinic at 1.38 am reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital at 3.13 am.

Klitschko v Mormeck fight is off

Klitschko v Mormeck fight is off

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The heavyweight world championship fight between holder Vladimir Klitschko and Frenchman Jean-Marc Mormeck Saturday has been called off after the Ukrainian underwent surgery to have a kidney stone removed.

How to beat bladder blues during pregnancy

How to beat bladder blues during pregnancy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The arrival of your baby releases all the added pressure from your bladder along with the frequent urge to pee. But your body still requires time to recuperate.

7 Easy Asanas for Good Health

7 Easy Asanas for Good Health

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Yogini and wellness expert Shweta Singh tells you how to begin your yoga journey.

Elderly farmers determined to keep up the fight

Elderly farmers determined to keep up the fight

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Come ill-health, physical discomfort or family occasions, the men keep up the cheer and ensure their physical limitations don't cloud their optimism and their will to win the fight.

Jaitley re-appointed as Finance Minister

Jaitley re-appointed as Finance Minister

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

He underwent a renal transplant on May 14 and on the same day, his ministerial charges were given to Piyush Goyal on an interim basis.

7 Asanas To Prepare You For Yoga Day

7 Asanas To Prepare You For Yoga Day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Divya Rolla lists asanas to begin your yoga journey.

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Surat reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital in a matter of 1.15 hours covering a distance of 269 kilometre.

Why BJP seniors are rattled by Nirmala's elevation

Why BJP seniors are rattled by Nirmala's elevation

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The BJP's faces for 2019 will be Dharmendra Pradhan, Piyush Goyal, Nirmala Sitharaman, Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis, says R Rajagopalan.

Sharif to be shifted to hospital due to 'cardiac issues'

Sharif to be shifted to hospital due to 'cardiac issues'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Last week, it was reported that Sharif is on the verge of a kidney failure and doctors have recommended to shift him to a hospital immediately.

Geelani denied visa by US

Geelani denied visa by US

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Geelani was operated at Tata Memorial Hospital on Monday and the doctors had successfully removed the malignant tumour from his only surviving kidney.

Emraan Hashmi's son diagnosed with cancer

Emraan Hashmi's son diagnosed with cancer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The actor's four-year-old is reportedly being prepped for surgery.

Seizing the nano edge

Seizing the nano edge

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

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.

I was looking for revenge: Borgohain, after beating Chen

I was looking for revenge: Borgohain, after beating Chen

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

India's Lovlina Borgohain reflects on her victory over former World champion Nien-Chin Chen in the Olympics 69kg bout on Friday.

Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in a coma since 2006, is in a critical condition after "serious deterioration" in his health with vital organs failing over the past few days, his doctor said on Thursday.

Football Extras: SPAL score first win over Juve in 62 years

Football Extras: SPAL score first win over Juve in 62 years

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Senior citizen age limit reduced to 60 years

Senior citizen age limit reduced to 60 years

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Rail Budget for 2003-04 has proposed bringing down the age limit for senior citizens concession from 65 years to 60 years.

Do liquid diets really help you lose weight?

Do liquid diets really help you lose weight?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Following a liquid diet without the supervision or guidance of an expert can lead to uncalled health consequences, says Nmami Agarwal.

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'Many of them were scared. So, I went to my seniors and said I should be given the vaccine first. I wanted to prove to my colleagues that there is no need to be scared'

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Amar Singh built an extensive network for the party, and was often spotted with celebrities, from the Bachchans to Anil Ambani to Subrata Roy.

Gym Rats, please read this!

Gym Rats, please read this!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Taking up heavy exercise without being conditioned for it may expose one to risks like rhabdo.

When I kept Charles Sobhraj alive...

When I kept Charles Sobhraj alive...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'I had to convince myself that I was steely enough to operate on a cold-blooded killer.' 'For all my medical experience, this was something I had never done!' 'If something happened to Charles, I knew my fate was sealed for me.' 'I would be called Doctor Death until I breathed my last.' 'Success was my only hope of escaping that fate.' A fascinating excerpt from heart surgeon Dr Raamesh Koirala's Charles Sobhraj, Inside The Heart Of The Bikini Killer.

Jaitley unlikely to be a minister in new govt on account of ill health

Jaitley unlikely to be a minister in new govt on account of ill health

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Jaitley, 66, has become 'very weak' as his health has deteriorated over the past few weeks, sources said, adding that he has developed some throat condition as well that prevents him from speaking for long.

4 reasons why your insurance was REJECTED!

4 reasons why your insurance was REJECTED!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Here's how you can avoid these claim rejections, says Mukesh Kumar, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company

The sacrifices that went into Lovlina's bronze at Olympics

The sacrifices that went into Lovlina's bronze at Olympics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Lovlina Borgohain, who clinched the welterweight (69kg) bronze at Tokyo Olympics, spoke about the hardships she endured to get where she is, the joy of watching the triumph of human spirit at the Games

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2019

'Reports in a section of media regarding Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitley's health condition are false and baseless. Media is advised to stay clear of rumour mongering,' Government Spokesman Sitanshu Kar tweeted.

PFRDA proposes up to 25% withdrawal from NPS after 10 years

PFRDA proposes up to 25% withdrawal from NPS after 10 years

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The 'partial withdrawal' is however allowed only after 10 years of contribution by the subscriber, said the draft guidelines by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Ram Vilas Paswan, 74, who was the Lok Janshakti Party patron, had undergone a heart surgery at a hospital in New Delhi a few days ago.

Suffering from New World Syndrome?

Suffering from New World Syndrome?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

New World Syndrome that affects 75 per cent world population is triggered by a radical change in diet and lifestyle.

What is 'waiting period' in health insurance plans?

What is 'waiting period' in health insurance plans?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Buying a health insurance policy doesn't mean that you start getting cover from day one of the policy, says Harjot Singh Narula.

Does breast cancer affect men?

Does breast cancer affect men?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Though breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but can rarely occur in males, because of the presence of mammary tissue in males.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

Docs retrieve heart and implant it in 100 minutes

Docs retrieve heart and implant it in 100 minutes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

In a major surgery, doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute transplanted the heart of a 30-year-old IT professional, who was declared brain dead, on a 16-year-old boy, giving him a new lease of life.

Aruna Shanbaug, euthanasia and whose life is it anyway?

Aruna Shanbaug, euthanasia and whose life is it anyway?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Aruna Shanbaug's death has again opened up the euthanasia conversation in the public domain. For a health care discourse often dominated by inane news, this is not such a bad thing.'

Eman story comes undone: While doctor praises weight loss, sister disagrees

Eman story comes undone: While doctor praises weight loss, sister disagrees

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The world's heaviest woman Eman Ahmed's sister Saimma Selim has alleged that Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, who has been treating the former, is not correct about his updates about Eman's health and recovery, adding that her sister has not recovered at all.

Buying health insurance? Why medical tests are important

Buying health insurance? Why medical tests are important

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

To avoid a claim rejection for chronic diseases, ensure proper medical records, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin