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'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

What if Dear Leader okays a cloning experiment?

What if Dear Leader okays a cloning experiment?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Sounds good? This is science fiction but the science quotient is, so to speak, being enhanced, as the grasp of genetics improves, says Devangshu Datta.

'Dengue outbreak may aggravate COVID-19 crisis'

'Dengue outbreak may aggravate COVID-19 crisis'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The impact of a 'dengue-COVID-19' season would entail two different diagnostic tests and extract a huge toll on patients too, each disease making the other more complicated to deal with and perhaps more fatal.

I Am Bihar: 'It's a boy!'

I Am Bihar: 'It's a boy!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Among the better painted buildings in rural Bihar are hospitals run by the state government. Archana Masih travels to a village in north Bihar to find out what lies within. As Bihar goes to the polls, Rediff.com looks at the state through the lives of its people.

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Here's how to refill the loss of important nutrients when you can't eat them.

Kylie dating PartyNextDoor?

Kylie dating PartyNextDoor?

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Here's the latest news from the world of glamour and fashion.

Dera's IT head arrested for tampering with evidence

Dera's IT head arrested for tampering with evidence

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Vineet Kumar had changed several hard disks before the search operation at its headquarters in Sirsa.

Ulka and Rajeev convert buses into ladies's toilets

Ulka and Rajeev convert buses into ladies's toilets

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Ulka Sadalkar and Rajeev Kher are transforming Pune's public restrooms and offering a dignified solution to India's sanitation needs.

Buzz: Cricket Australia sacks employee for abortion tweets

Buzz: Cricket Australia sacks employee for abortion tweets

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

In a startling revelation, a former Cricket Australia employee, on Monday, alleged she was sacked because she campaigned for improved abortion rights and criticised the state government on social media.

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Akhilesh believes his catchment area is the 4.1 million new voters who are 18 to 19 years old.

After having a baby, we drifted apart!

After having a baby, we drifted apart!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Does a baby save a marriage that is falling apart? Not really, discovers this writer.

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas.

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Rather than shaming Indian women (and men) who don't want to drink, through peer pressure and barbs, let's consider respecting their, perhaps more sensible, choices instead, says Sankrant Sanu.

Indian-American scientist develops paper test for cancer

Indian-American scientist develops paper test for cancer

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

In a breakthrough, an Indian-American scientist at the prestigious MIT has developed a simple, cheap, paper test that could improve cancer diagnosis rates and help people get treated earlier.

How informed are you about HIV and AIDS?

How informed are you about HIV and AIDS?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Did you know that 3.2 million children worldwide are living with HIV?

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

AIIMS-Delhi is among the 12 sites selected by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for conducting Phase I and II randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trials of Covaxin.

Keto diet may not be the best way to lose weight

Keto diet may not be the best way to lose weight

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The low-carb fad diet may have side effects, a study has revealed.

Marion Cotillard reacts to link up rumours with Brad Pitt

Marion Cotillard reacts to link up rumours with Brad Pitt

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston calls the divorce 'karma'!

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

'We will lose millions of girls', Maneka Gandhi!

'We will lose millions of girls', Maneka Gandhi!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'The minister is not concerned about our daughters' well-being.' 'Just when the sex ratio for girls is showing an improvement across every district, the minister wants the onus to be on the women knowing very well that decision making in India is in the hands of the male.'

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Did you know that employers have to pay equal remuneration to its male and female employees who are carrying out the same or similar work?

Green tea is not as healthy as you think!

Green tea is not as healthy as you think!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

It does have a few side effects, just like ordinary tea or coffee.

PIX: Akshay, Ayushmann, Vicky get National Awards

PIX: Akshay, Ayushmann, Vicky get National Awards

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu presented the National Film Awards to the year's winners with actors Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana and Keerthy Suresh receiving top honours.

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Universal basic income or social security? Economist Nitin Desai feels we need a blueprint for universal health care and pensions to help the vulnerable section.

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

1mg has made buying medicines easy and it aims to do more in online health care.

When must you educate your kid about sex?

When must you educate your kid about sex?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Sex education is way too critical as a life skill to be ignored or postponed, writes Tanuja Sodhi.

Should athletes consider not attending Olympics if fear Zika?

Should athletes consider not attending Olympics if fear Zika?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The United States Olympic Committee told US sports federations that athletes and staff concerned for their health over the Zika virus should consider not going to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in August.

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'Kindly have us airlifted at the earliest. We are in a very bad situation here.'

Child marriages in India

Child marriages in India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Rediff Labs analyzed the data on district wise child marriages in India by Census of India 2011.

8 simple asanas for beginners

8 simple asanas for beginners

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Yoga instructor and meditation expert Paloma Gangopadhyay shows you how to get started with yoga at home.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'This health emergency has brought a lot of people together with the common purpose of getting Feluda to play detective as quickly as possible.' 'As a scientist, if we can make a small difference in people's lives, we are happy'

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Avoid sugar, dairy products, animal protein, suggests Shilpa Sharma.

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas and other United States schools, Tim Cook, India's Indira Jaising and Mukesh Ambani. The names mentioned above have nothing in common... until now. They have all been named as Fortune's World's 50 Greatest Leaders. Here are some of the prominent names mentioned in the list.

It's time for a period of change at workplace

It's time for a period of change at workplace

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Most women I know already take leave on the first day of their period.' 'But then we have no medical leaves left in case something more dire happens to us.' 'The effort to take this unorganised practice and make it more visible in the work place is an indication to working women everywhere: We see you and you matter,' says Shigorika Singh.

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.

Bigg Boss: I am NOT pregnant, says Diandra

Bigg Boss: I am NOT pregnant, says Diandra

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

'Kissing doesn't lead to pregnancy, right? It's just one of the dumbest rumours flying around,' Diandra Soares tells Rajul Hegde/ Rediff.com and clears the air.

Is this how we treat our doctors?

Is this how we treat our doctors?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'Does it make any difference to you, that one of our doctors almost lost his vision, while you delayed in immediately getting the right care for your family member, as per his advice?'

Where have all the nurses in India gone?

Where have all the nurses in India gone?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Around half of private hospitals and most of government hospitals in the country will have to close down in the next five years because of an acute shortage of nurses.

'Sharapova should not get French Open wildcard'

'Sharapova should not get French Open wildcard'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

She should win her place thanks to good results, says Radwanska