News for 'medical check-up'

Manohar Parrikar admitted to Mumbai hospital

Manohar Parrikar admitted to Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Parrikar was brought to Mumbai by a flight after initial examination at the GMCH for apparent food poisoning, an official in the chief minister's office had said earlier.

Narayan Sai sent to police remand till Dec 11

Narayan Sai sent to police remand till Dec 11

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram's son Narayan Sai, accused of sexually assaulting a city-based woman at his ashram here, was remanded in police custody till December 11 by a local court on Thursday night.

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Having made your point and got bail, it might be useful to reflect and reinvent your brand of journalism that am sure would still be unique, advises Sanjeev Nayyar.

Sexual assault: Court reserves order on Asaram's remand plea

Sexual assault: Court reserves order on Asaram's remand plea

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

A local court on Tuesday reserved its order on the remand application of self-styled godman Asaram, in the alleged sexual assault case filed by two Surat-based sisters, against him and his son Narayan Sai.

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Veteran Olympian, Ashok Diwan has sought government help to return home after 'developing some health problems in the USA'.

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

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

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.

What To Check Before Studying Abroad

What To Check Before Studying Abroad

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

While most universities and colleges are genuine about what they offer, applicants need to verify the claims to check for authenticity and red flags if any, alerts Piyush Kumar, regional director, (South Asia), IDP Education, an overseas education consultancy.

10 tips to be careful about hypertension

10 tips to be careful about hypertension

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Dr Praveen Kulkarni, senior cardiologist at Global Hospital, Mumbai explains why youngsters need to be careful about their lifestyle to prevent hypertension.

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Soon, new law that bars 'Surrogacy Tourism' in India

Soon, new law that bars 'Surrogacy Tourism' in India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A blanket ban may be imposed soon on NRIs, PIOs and foreigners having children through surrogacy in India with the Union health ministry and the National Commission for Women proposing it as part of a new legislation.

Protesting docs say Mamata free to choose venue of meeting

Protesting docs say Mamata free to choose venue of meeting

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Banerjee had on Saturday invited the agitators for closed-door talks, but the offer was turned down by them.

Trump in 'excellent health', scores 30/30 in cognitive assessment

Trump in 'excellent health', scores 30/30 in cognitive assessment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The doctor said that the US president is borderline obese.

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!

Mumbai deploys 'Smart Helmets' to screen for COVID-19

Mumbai deploys 'Smart Helmets' to screen for COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The helmet is equipped with a thermal camera which enables it to screen 13 people at a time.

Bald is beautiful: How a breast cancer survivor won the Internet

Bald is beautiful: How a breast cancer survivor won the Internet

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Navi Indran Pillai wants to inspire people to feel beautiful.

'See how the police has solved this case'

'See how the police has solved this case'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'God knows what kind of charges were framed against him and Kallu Gujjar, as both of them came out of jail the very same evening of their arrest.'

Why we shouldn't ban elephants in Kerala temples

Why we shouldn't ban elephants in Kerala temples

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Our focus should rather be on strengthening security measures to prevent Kollam-like tragedies, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Migrant workers clash with cops in Surat, stones thrown, tear gas fired

Migrant workers clash with cops in Surat, stones thrown, tear gas fired

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Appearing impatient to return to their native places, migrant workers pelted stones at police in Surat district of Gujarat on Monday, leaving nearly a dozen personnel injured, one of them an IPS officer, and also held protests elsewhere during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, officials said.

Visit A Doc Frequently? Opt For OPD Cover

Visit A Doc Frequently? Opt For OPD Cover

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Most traditional health insurance plans didn't cover the cost of such treatments earlier, but several recently launched policies do offer such coverage -- some as a rider, and a few as standalone covers, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.

Former Pakistan PM Gilani's kidnapped son recovered from Afghanistan

Former Pakistan PM Gilani's kidnapped son recovered from Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Ali Haider Gilani, son of ex-premier Gilani, has been recovered from Afghanistan's Ghazni province, Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement.

Parrikar stable, 'internal bleeding has stopped': Goa speaker

Parrikar stable, 'internal bleeding has stopped': Goa speaker

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Parrikar has been suffering from a pancreatic ailment for the last one year and has undergone treatment in the United States as well as at AIIMS Delhi and a private hospital in Mumbai.

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The doctors, who are protesting against the assault on two of their colleagues at NRS Medical College and Hospital, had on Friday sought unconditional apology from Banerjee and set six conditions for the state government in order to withdraw their stir.

Did split with girlfriend push Germanwings pilot to crash plane?

Did split with girlfriend push Germanwings pilot to crash plane?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot who deliberately crashed Flight 9525, was once suffering from depression; had confessed to 'burnout'

Four lose vision after botched eye surgery in Maharashtra

Four lose vision after botched eye surgery in Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Washim's civil surgeon and the doctor who performed the surgeries have been suspended.

Good to be back in my country, says Abhinandan after release from Pak custody

Good to be back in my country, says Abhinandan after release from Pak custody

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Abhinandan will undergo debriefing which will include his physiological as well as a physical check-up in the presence of officials from the military and Intelligence agencies.

'Karan is the easiest person to work with'

'Karan is the easiest person to work with'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'When I contracted COVID and was extremely unwell, I almost thought I was not going to make it.' 'But this man (Karan Johar) was like family for us in Bombay. He would send doctors for me, made sure my medication was done correctly and made sure I came out of COVID.'

Arrested TMC MLA, former leader admitted to Kolkata hospital

Arrested TMC MLA, former leader admitted to Kolkata hospital

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra and former party leader Sovan Chatterjee, who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Narada sting case, were admitted to a hospital in Kolkata early on Tuesday after their health condition deteriorated in a correctional home, an official said.

India's first Covid-19 patient speaks up!

India's first Covid-19 patient speaks up!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The survivor from Thrissur, who returned from Wuhan -- the epicentre of the pandemic -- recounts her road to recovery and her future plans. Shine Jacob reports

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.

Elite athletes must respect distancing in training

Elite athletes must respect distancing in training

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The government has said elite sport in England cannot return until at least June 1 and will have to take place without spectators present.

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The bouquet of Covid-19 tests that most diagnostic labs are offering include antibody tests (blood tests), rapid antigen tests (point of care tests that detect the presence of an antigen from a nasal or throat swab in case of SARS-CoV-2), and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests.

Yediyurappa tests COVID positive for 2nd time in 8 months

Yediyurappa tests COVID positive for 2nd time in 8 months

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The 78 year-old Yeddiyurappa was earlier hospitalised on August 2, 2020 after he tested positive for coronavirus.

Court allows Indrani to lodge plaint against prison officials

Court allows Indrani to lodge plaint against prison officials

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Indrani alleged she was beaten up and threatened of sexual assault by Byculla jail officials.

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

At a press conference after a meeting of the party's senior leaders, K C Venugopal said the Congress will also launch a massive signature campaign in which it aims to collect two crore signatures from farmers and the poor people against farm bills.

The soldier who returned from the 'dead' after 7 years

The soldier who returned from the 'dead' after 7 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Dharamveer Yadav was declared dead by the armed forces in 2012. He returned home this June much to the shock of his family.

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's brother alleged on Wednesday that inhuman treatment was given to him while being transferred to Banda jail from Punjab, saying it could have been better had he been shot dead at a road crossing.

Parl panel on home affairs meets for record 5 hrs on Covid management

Parl panel on home affairs meets for record 5 hrs on Covid management

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Officials said several witnesses were heard on the impact of the pandemic. They added that this was the longest meeting of the panel without a break so far.

Why is this professor not allowed to teach?

Why is this professor not allowed to teach?

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Over 200 teachers from across India and abroad have written to Delhi University's vice-chancellor asking him to revoke Professor G N Saibaba's suspension so that he can rejoin his college.

Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS with urinary tract infection

Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS with urinary tract infection

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A host of leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch at the hospital.