News for 'medical check-up'

Journey of Atiq killers: From petty crimes to big don's murder

Journey of Atiq killers: From petty crimes to big don's murder

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The names of at least two of them already figure in the records of police stations in the state.

Srinagar's officials on alert for swine-flu threat

Srinagar's officials on alert for swine-flu threat

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Dr. M A Wani, the director health services, however, maintained everybody entering the valley now whether through the land or the air route are being led into the valley only after thorough medical check up for the virus.

Manipur activist Irom Sharmila arrested yet again

Manipur activist Irom Sharmila arrested yet again

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Social activist Irom Chanu Sharmila was on Friday forcibly taken away by the police from a small makeshift shelter outside the government-run hospital in Imphal where she was continuing her fast after being released from jail on Wednesday.

Health insurance for your parents: Myth and reality

Health insurance for your parents: Myth and reality

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Follow these steps diligently to ensure that there isn't any hardship when your parents fall ill

Gurugram: Made to wait for 2 hours, woman delivers prematurely in hospital toilet

Gurugram: Made to wait for 2 hours, woman delivers prematurely in hospital toilet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The woman was so scared about the bleeding that she did not realise her foetus was aborted in the toilet.

A Q Khan's health deteriorates

A Q Khan's health deteriorates

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

He underwent tests at Khan's Research Laboratories, the country's premier agency that controlled Pakistan's nuclear programme.

Woman delivers baby on cart, outside hospital

Woman delivers baby on cart, outside hospital

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The woman's husband has alleged that he requested the hospital staff to admit his wife to the maternity ward but they refused to pay attention even after repeated requests for help.

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

How To Improve Kidney Health

How To Improve Kidney Health

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, tells you how you can take care of your kidneys.

PM undergoes eye surgery

PM undergoes eye surgery

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday underwent an eye surgery for cataract removal at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi. Dr Singh, 75, underwent an intra-ocular lens implantation in the right eye after a brief surgical procedure, PM's media advisor Sanjaya Baru said.

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

No VIP treatment at AIIMS! Kalmadi admitted after 5-hour wait

No VIP treatment at AIIMS! Kalmadi admitted after 5-hour wait

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The 67-year-old MP from Pune, who arrived at around 10 am on Monday, was admitted to the cardio neuro-sciences department of the hospital in a private ward.

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The aide said doctors have attributed the "spell of dizziness" to a strong dose of antibiotics the minister took on Wednesday for a throat infection.

ULFA seeks Chetia's freedom to go ahead with talks

ULFA seeks Chetia's freedom to go ahead with talks

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

After undergoing a routine medical check up at the Guwahati Medical College Hospital, Rajkhowa told media person, "The overall situation is now conducive for talks and we appeal to both India and Bangladesh to facilitate the participation of Chetia in the talks by releasing him from captivity."

Dilli Gupshup: Rahul Gandhi, the soon-to-be mantri?

Dilli Gupshup: Rahul Gandhi, the soon-to-be mantri?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Pakistan's surprise for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Why is President Mukherjee homesick? Did India's home minister make children cry? All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Mamata fell after being 'pushed from behind'? Doctor clarifies

Mamata fell after being 'pushed from behind'? Doctor clarifies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

A day after stating that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had a fall at her Kalighat residence 'due to some push from behind' leading to injuries on forehead and nose, state-run SSKM Hospital director Manimoy Bandyopadhyay on Friday clarified that all he meant was that the CM may have felt 'a sensation of push'.

Teenager rescued from Bangla factory rubble after 400 hours

Teenager rescued from Bangla factory rubble after 400 hours

Rediff.com10 May 2013

In a miracle, a 19-year-old girl was on Friday dramatically pulled out from under tonnes of debris on the 17th day of the country's worst ever industrial disaster that has claimed nearly 1,050 lives.

How Diabetic Neuropathy Affects Your Feet

How Diabetic Neuropathy Affects Your Feet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

It is important for diabetics to take adequate care of their legs, wear cushioned footwear, check for cuts and wounds and keep the feet clean and dry at all times, says diabetologist Dr Anu Gaikwad.

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Every hospital now tracks length of stay closely.' 'More efficiency is brought into the system now.'

Sonia's moti chaal and Dr Singh's modified sher...

Sonia's moti chaal and Dr Singh's modified sher...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Dr Singh's modified sher; Sonia's moti chaal; Coaching Sriprakash Jaiswal... All this, and more, in this edition of Dilli Gupshup.

Sabarmati jail tunnel makers complain of police torture

Sabarmati jail tunnel makers complain of police torture

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Five Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts accused, who were on Monday sent to another three days of police remand in the failed Sabarmati jailbreak attempt case, complained of "torture" by police.

Amar Singh admitted in hospital

Amar Singh admitted in hospital

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Amar Singh was admitted to the Batra Hospital on Monday afternoon and is undergoing a medical check up, hospital sources said.

Raut would have got cleaned in 'washing machine': Sena's dig at BJP

Raut would have got cleaned in 'washing machine': Sena's dig at BJP

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The Shiv Sena said Opposition was not targeted in such manner even during Emergency

'Mediclaim rejected. Please help'

'Mediclaim rejected. Please help'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Rakesh Kaul, CDO, Edelweiss General Insurance, answers your health insurance queries.

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

Buying Term Insurance? 7 Tips For YOU

Buying Term Insurance? 7 Tips For YOU

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Buying term insurance is not a one-size-fits-all purchase. It requires some level of deliberation to ensure that the policy aligns with your needs, life stage as well as future circumstances, says Casparus Kromhout, MD & CEO Shriram Life Insurance Company

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'Those giving voice to the voiceless should be welcomed, not punished.' 'Yes, I paid a price -- 10 years in jail -- but it wasn't only me who did so. There are many paying the price.'

Russian foreign minister leaves Bali as G20 gets ready to censure Russia

Russian foreign minister leaves Bali as G20 gets ready to censure Russia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who was representing President Vladimir Putin, left Bali on Wednesday, a day ahead of the scheduled conclusion of the G20 Summit held amid the economic challenges triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war.

KP family that braved terror for decades moves to Jammu after breadwinner killed

KP family that braved terror for decades moves to Jammu after breadwinner killed

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Kashmiri Pandit family that braved peak militancy in Jammu and Kashmir in the 1990s to stay put in the Valley was forced to migrate to Jammu after terrorists killed its breadwinner Sanjay Sharma.

Sikh group gets court nod for summons to Sonia

Sikh group gets court nod for summons to Sonia

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

A Sikh rights group on Tuesday secured a summons from a United States judge to be served on Congress President Sonia Gandhi at a hospital where she is believed to be under medical care in a case filed against her for "shielding and protecting" party leaders allegedly involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Hazare admitted to Nashik hospital for fatigue, weakness

Hazare admitted to Nashik hospital for fatigue, weakness

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Anna Hazare was on Wednesday admitted to a local hospital for a medical check-up after he complained of fatigue and weakness. Hazare, 74, had arrived in Nashik on Wednesday morning from Dhule town as part of his state-wide tour for a strong Lokayukta Bill.

No dearth of funds to keep protests on at Ramlila

No dearth of funds to keep protests on at Ramlila

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

From medicines to medical check-ups; air-coolers at the Maidan to the overhead waterproof tents; from meals to snacks everything at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi is being taken care of by protestors themselves. Contributions, both in the form of cash and service, are pouring in at Ramlila Maidan for the Anna Hazare-led anti-corruption protests.

Textile mills get a makeover

Textile mills get a makeover

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

As per a letter sent to the MLAs by the assembly secretariat, the chief minister has expressed his willingness to move a motion of confidence to prove his majority.

Anna Hazare reaches Delhi for treatment

Anna Hazare reaches Delhi for treatment

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Sunday reached Delhi for further treatment in a super-speciality hospital as he was suffering from persisting cough and back-pain.

Anna Hazare to be shifted to Delhi for treatment

Anna Hazare to be shifted to Delhi for treatment

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Anna's aide Datta Awari told PTI from his native village Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra that Hazare would be leaving for Delhi on Sunday.

With arch-rival Nadeem out, Neeraj eyes unopposed javelin gold

With arch-rival Nadeem out, Neeraj eyes unopposed javelin gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's Neeraj Chopra would seek to defend his gold medal

What Happens When You Have Diabetes

What Happens When You Have Diabetes

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Diabetes can lead to serious complications and can affect the eyes, heart and nerves, warns Dr Manoj Chawla.

Dev Anand passes away; funeral in London

Dev Anand passes away; funeral in London

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

PTI said Devsaab, who millions of his fan felt would live forever, died of a heart attack.

'Leander feeling much better'

'Leander feeling much better'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003