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Mental health awareness helpline in IPL? Franchises won't mind

Mental health awareness helpline in IPL? Franchises won't mind

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The helpline number, if introduced, will be a part of the board's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the lucrative tournament, which will be held in the UAE from September 19.

Manushi Chhillar breaks taboo around periods

Manushi Chhillar breaks taboo around periods

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The Miss World walked around Delhi to raise awareness about the cause.

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The guidelines for regulating coaching institutes have been framed to address the need for a legal framework and manage the unregulated growth of private coaching centres.

Health sector allocation enhanced 3 times: PM

Health sector allocation enhanced 3 times: PM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

The outlay for the sector in the 12th Plan period has been fixed at Rs 3 lakh crore (Rs 3 trillion), which accounts for 1.95 per cent of gross domestic product.

Demand woes, volume-margin trade-off likely to weigh on HUL

Demand woes, volume-margin trade-off likely to weigh on HUL

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Hindustan Unilever's Q3FY24 performance was lacklustre, with both sales and operating profit barely moving from the year-ago period due to price cuts and higher advertising costs. Besides weak demand, the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) major is facing increased competitive pressures, particularly from regional players, which, coupled with a slow recovery in rural markets, could put revenues under pressure going forward. Margins are expected to remain range-bound as benefits from falling raw material costs are expected to be neutralised by rising promotional budgets.

Walnut: The New Superfood For Stressed Students

Walnut: The New Superfood For Stressed Students

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In the weeks before their next exam, stressed-out college students may wish to add walnuts to their daily diet.

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

And the way to a cure begins with conversation.

HUL's Q1 profit rises 6.9% to Rs 2,556 crore

HUL's Q1 profit rises 6.9% to Rs 2,556 crore

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Thursday reported a 6.9 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 2,556 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2023, riding on a gradual recovery in the FMCG industry despite operating in challenging environment. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,391 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, Hindustan Unilever Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated total income in the first quarter stood at Rs 15,679 crore as against Rs 14,757 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal.

Will This DGCA Plan Reduce Pilot Fatigue?

Will This DGCA Plan Reduce Pilot Fatigue?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Increasing cases of aviators in India complaining of fatigue and in some cases leading to death have spurred the DGCA to bring in draft rules to reduce stress.

3 Diet Changes For A Healthy Heart

3 Diet Changes For A Healthy Heart

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and a stressful daily schedule stemming from demanding career paths to juggling multiple hats on the personal front are some factors that increase health challenges, especially in young Indians, notes dietician Sheryl Salis.

7 more patients died in Maha hospital; total 31 in 2 days

7 more patients died in Maha hospital; total 31 in 2 days

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Earlier, 24 deaths were reported at the Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded in 24 hours between September 30 and October 1. Twelve of the 24 deceased were infants, a top Maharashtra health department official said on Monday.

HUL Q3 net profit rises 1%, sales down marginally

HUL Q3 net profit rises 1%, sales down marginally

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Friday reported a 1.08 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,508 crore in the third quarter ended December 2023. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,481 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from sales of products was marginally down to Rs 15,259 crore during the quarter.

Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

A portfolio can be rebalanced by either selling a portion of the outperforming asset class or by buying more of the underperforming asset class.

Frontline Relive Pandemic Nightmare

Frontline Relive Pandemic Nightmare

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Battling the virus, enduring separation from loved ones, and working extended hours became part of the job.

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'The pace of disbursement and project recommendation picks up as the tenure of the House draws near and usually all amount is released.'

A health cover for diabetics

A health cover for diabetics

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Group policies are more suitable for diabetics; these are negotiable & flexible.

Du Plessis suggests two-week isolation period for players before and after T20 WC

Du Plessis suggests two-week isolation period for players before and after T20 WC

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Like other sports, cricketing action too has come to a complete halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fate of the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia in October-November is shrouded in uncertainty.

Q3 sees startups turn a profitable corner

Q3 sees startups turn a profitable corner

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The third quarter (Q3) of 2023-24 (FY24) has proven to be pivotal, witnessing some startups turning profitable and others enhancing their performance as their businesses finally begin to deliver. Startups like Delhivery, Zomato, PolicyBazaar, Mamaearth, and Nykaa have either become profitable or improved their profit margins in Q3FY24. A renewed focus on profitability, supported by operational efficiencies, expense rein-in, and robust demand during the festival season, has empowered companies to strengthen their performance.

HC to hear Kejriwal's plea against arrest on Wednesday

HC to hear Kejriwal's plea against arrest on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has issued directions from the Enforcement Directorate custody to ensure that medicines and tests are available to people at all government hospitals and Mohalla Clinics, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Tuesday.

Kerala govt's suit against Centre sent to Constitution bench

Kerala govt's suit against Centre sent to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a suit filed by the Kerala government raising the issue of ceiling on net borrowing.

Why Cancer Insurance Is A Must

Why Cancer Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A person who has cancer and doesn't have any health insurance will find it difficult to buy a regular hospitalisation cover. An indemnity-based cancer plan may cover them.

'My wife earns from tuitions, MFs, interest, shares. Which ITR to file?'

'My wife earns from tuitions, MFs, interest, shares. Which ITR to file?'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Samkit Maniar answers readers' personal income tax queries

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The attempt to build a negative narrative about India's economic performance is disingenuous.' 'For the investors as well as the targeted beneficiaries of welfare schemes, the ground reality is very different,' argues Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman, NITI Aayog.

Now, a health cover for autism

Now, a health cover for autism

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

While Star Health's policy for children is a step forward, it has a low sum insured and comes as a group cover.

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'If we want real democracy, the economy itself will need to be democratised.'

Why you must build a health care corpus

Why you must build a health care corpus

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'Apart from providing you with the ability to withstand escalating medical expenses, a dedicated financial plan for health will also ensure financial independence in old age,' advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.

'Can Yoga Help Reduce Acidity?'

'Can Yoga Help Reduce Acidity?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

rediffGURU and yoga expert Radhika Iyer offers advice on how yoga can help you improve your overall health and wellness.

Time for Ayurveda-led 'health revolution': Modi

Time for Ayurveda-led 'health revolution': Modi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

He said the Ayush ministry would ensure that there was a good Ayurveda hospital in each district.

Want A Mediclaim Policy For Mental Illness?

Want A Mediclaim Policy For Mental Illness?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'While many policies say that they will cover mental illnesses, the wordings of a few still have mental illness as a permanent exclusion.' 'After the new IRDAI circular, such exclusions should go away.'

Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner

Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Follow these handy tips on to run the marathon without hurting your body.

Elgar Parishad case: HC grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

Elgar Parishad case: HC grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

This is Navlakha's second round of appeal in the high court seeking regular bail.

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While 'Ram' and 'Sita' were the preferred names for many, a baby boy born to a Muslim family in the district hospital in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, was named Ram Rahim by his grandmother.

CM Shinde visits Maharashtra hospital as 3 more die

CM Shinde visits Maharashtra hospital as 3 more die

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Shinde, who was accompanied by civic chief Abhijit Bangar and district collector Ashok Shingare, said the patient deaths at the CSM Hospital, located in his political turf Thane, were painful and asked all parties to desist from indulging in politics on the issue.

Adani Power revives old ambitions as power demand surges in India

Adani Power revives old ambitions as power demand surges in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Adani Power, part of the Adani group, plans to add close to 6 gigawatts (Gw) of new power assets in the next five years, according to an investor presentation by the company. That is clearly meant to ride on India's burgeoning power demand. But there is another side to it: All of this new capacity is expected to be thermal power, or power produced from coal.

US cautions Israel against 'reoccupying Gaza'

US cautions Israel against 'reoccupying Gaza'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on 'CNN This Morning' that 'the President still believes that a reoccupation of Gaza by Israeli forces is not good. It's not good for Israel; it's not good for the Israeli people'.

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

He will be remembered for mustering the courage to take on former chief ministers and the state's political heavyweights M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa in the political arena on his own terms and also hold his own against them.

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

In a video message posted on social media, the British prime minister said that he will continue to lead the United Kingdom government's response to the deadly virus, which has claimed 578 lives.

Israeli player leaves Turkey after detention over Gaza protest

Israeli player leaves Turkey after detention over Gaza protest

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Turkey detains Israeli player over '100 days' message on wrist

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Rediff.com27 May 2024

A remarkable story which helped in transforming a bureaucratic organization, to a customer centric organization. This experience may inspire several government / private organizations to modify or adopt digitisation to transform their business, notes Professor N Ravichandran (retd).

On February 1, Sitharaman will equal Morarji Desai's record

On February 1, Sitharaman will equal Morarji Desai's record

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will set a record by presenting the sixth Budget in a row -- 5 annual Budgets and one interim -- a feat achieved so far only by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. With the presentation of interim Budget on February 1, Sitharaman will surpass the records of her predecessors like Manmohan Singh, Arun Jaitley, P Chidambaram, and Yashwant Sinha, who had presented five budgets in a row. Desai, as Finance Minister, had presented five annual Budgets and one interim Budget between 1959-1964. The interim Budget 2024-25 to be presented by Sitharaman on February 1, will be a vote-on-account that will give the government authority to spend certain sums of money till a new government comes to office after the April-May general elections.