News for 'physical activity'

Kerala HC notice to Kohli for promoting online gambling

Kerala HC notice to Kohli for promoting online gambling

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued notice to India cricket captain Virat Kohli and the state government in a plea seeking ban on online gambling in the state.

'I don't like to be free'

'I don't like to be free'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'I take my job and my work very seriously. What I do on Instagram is for fun.'

'Living in Bigg Boss house won't be difficult for me'

'Living in Bigg Boss house won't be difficult for me'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'I am open to love, but it needs to be real.'

Unclaimed Shares, Dividends? Read This!

Unclaimed Shares, Dividends? Read This!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

I stumbled upon shares worth around Rs 300,000 in my late father's name, which are currently with the Investor Education & Protection Fund, points out Harsh Roongta.

'The real GDP was captured better'

'The real GDP was captured better'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Revision of the base year for both CPI and GDP are long overdue.' 'The basic data that went into the 2011-2012 series were mainly from surveys done in 2011 or earlier.' 'We have since seen the emergence of new sectors like platform-based work and online marketing.' 'The employment surveys and the consumption surveys need to reflect these adequately.'

'I was very jealous of Varun Dhawan'

'I was very jealous of Varun Dhawan'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'I'm not jealous anymore. But sometimes I am, when I'm not part of that project.'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru see huge spike in daily Covid cases

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru see huge spike in daily Covid cases

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Three big cities in the country -- Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru -- witnessed huge spike in daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday even as Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain claimed hospital admissions have stabilised indicating the current coronavirus wave peaked and cases may start declining soon.

How this actor lost 8 kg in 2 months

How this actor lost 8 kg in 2 months

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Prachi Tehlan who gained weight for the film Mamangam tells us how she got back in shape.

7 tips to bond with your family before lockdown ends

7 tips to bond with your family before lockdown ends

Rediff.com28 May 2020

When was the last time you watched your sister's wedding film or browsed through your childhood photo album?

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'These number surges will be the outcome of emerging virus variants, loss of vaccine- or infection-acquired protective immunity in people, and environmental factors'

Workouts for workaholics

Workouts for workaholics

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

If you, like so many of us, are a workaholic, you better start working out super quick. Fitness expert Brinda Sapat has these suggestions.

Breathlessness, eye problem, dementia among most common long Covid symptoms

Breathlessness, eye problem, dementia among most common long Covid symptoms

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Breathlessness, eye problems, muscle weakness, dementia, weight loss, concentration issues and disturbed sleep cycle have been commonly observed among people months after recovery from coronavirus infection, healthcare specialists said.

Yoga is not a religious activity, embrace it: PM Modi

Yoga is not a religious activity, embrace it: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Calling on the world to embrace Yoga as a discipline in everyday life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the International Yoga Day today, asserted that the ancient Indian art was the most selfless of its kind, as it did not discriminate, did not ask for much, but simply functioned for the betterment of mankind and brought every society together.

Problems related to bones, muscles persist post Covid

Problems related to bones, muscles persist post Covid

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The systemic inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 adversely impacts the musculoskeletal system. Inflammatory molecules break the muscle fiber protein and decrease muscle protein synthesis leading to decreased muscle strength and also weaken bones.

Diet tips for a healthy heart

Diet tips for a healthy heart

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Celebrity nutritionists Niti Desai will be available to provide diet tips for a healthy heart Wednesday October 8, 2014, between 3 pm and 4 pm.

5 habits to give up for a healthy life

5 habits to give up for a healthy life

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Women who practiced all five habits gained over 10 years of disease-free life, and men who did so gained almost eight years.

Women in mentally tiring jobs at risk of diabetes

Women in mentally tiring jobs at risk of diabetes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

According to a recent study, mentally draining work such as teaching may increase the risk of diabetes in women.

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Major Beena Tiwari was the only woman in the 99-member medical team at the Indian Army's field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey.

A daily health checklist for a happier you

A daily health checklist for a happier you

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Keep this checklist handy, and drive stress away!

Why staying hungry can be BAD for you!

Why staying hungry can be BAD for you!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

'With enjoyable physical activity, stress release quality sleep and the right diet, we can reverse the metabolic damage which is wreaking havoc in the world and especially in India.'

Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

According to vastu shastra there are various factors that contribute to gadget addiction and reduces communication and harmony among the members in family or an organisation:

You won't be able to bear the consequences: Stalin warns BJP

You won't be able to bear the consequences: Stalin warns BJP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday warned the Bharatiya Janata Party not to 'provoke' the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, saying it will not be able to 'bear the consequences' and that his party also knows 'all types of politics', escalating his attack on the saffron party after the arrest of his cabinet colleague V Senthil Balaji.

5 health risks of working from home

5 health risks of working from home

Rediff.com11 May 2020

From lack of exercise to weight gain caused by snacking between meals, see how your unhealthy habits are affecting your body and mind.

Chubby at 29, Fit at 41: Meet body builder Sonali Swami

Chubby at 29, Fit at 41: Meet body builder Sonali Swami

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

One look at her pictures an your jaws will drop forever.

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

In view of an 'improvement' in the air quality, the Delhi government has decided to resume physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions and reopen government offices from November 29, environment minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

'There is a general decline in hiring'

'There is a general decline in hiring'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'A start-up with 100 people has reduced the strength to 60-80 people to reduce cost.' 'Even if there is attrition, they prefer not to replace them.'

50% strength, staggered lunch breaks: SOPs for Delhi schools

50% strength, staggered lunch breaks: SOPs for Delhi schools

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Mandatory thermal screening, staggered lunch breaks, alternate seating arrangement in classrooms and avoiding routine guest visits are among the guidelines announced by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) for reopening of schools and colleges from September 1.

Delhi smog: How to save yourself

Delhi smog: How to save yourself

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Smog can be a killer.

How Useful Is Nutrition Information?

How Useful Is Nutrition Information?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

How do you bring about better nutrition consciousness in a society that is quite apathetic to excess consumption of salt, sugar and fats? asks Ambi Parameswaran.

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

In these raids being conducted since Sunday morning, the NIA said, it has seized incriminating materials, including digital devices, documents, two daggers and cash Rs 8,31,500.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Don't know what they are: US on airborne 'objects'

Don't know what they are: US on airborne 'objects'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

In a press briefing, Air Force General Glen VanHerck, who safeguards United States airspace as head of North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and Northern Command, said, "We're calling them objects, not balloons, for a reason."

Pollution levels in Delhi up again, air quality 'severe'

Pollution levels in Delhi up again, air quality 'severe'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The air quality in the capital has remained very poor or severe on most of the days in November so far.

BMW launches X6 Sports Activity Coupe at Rs 1.15 cr

BMW launches X6 Sports Activity Coupe at Rs 1.15 cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

A coupe car offers the motorist the combined experience of a sports SUV as well as the comfort of a luxe sedan

15 simple tips to keep your heart healthy

15 simple tips to keep your heart healthy

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Avoid oily foods, processed foods and artificial sugars, suggests nutritionist Anju Katara.

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The first five months of 2023 have witnessed at least six major events/trends that augur badly for global economic and socio-political prospects, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The forward began his career at United's academy and has played once for the England national team.