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Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Undeterred by the pandemic, Deep Narayan Nayak, a school teacher in a village in Bengal, changes countless lives for the better. Payal Singh Mohanka reports on this Extraordinary Indian.

UK firm's COVID vaccine trial paused due to unexplained illness

UK firm's COVID vaccine trial paused due to unexplained illness

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The nature of the adverse reaction and when the development took place were not initially clear, although the participant is expected to recover, said an individual familiar with the matter.

Rats prove Atkins diet works

Rats prove Atkins diet works

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Researchers have found proof that high-protein food helps reduce weight.

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Two decades ago when someone said, "I am on a diet," you assumed they would be eating less of everything. Today, those few words lead to a whole new discourse, says Ambi Parameswaran.

BJP nominates 2002 riots accused from Anand LS seat

BJP nominates 2002 riots accused from Anand LS seat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

As per the affidavit, he was booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 147 (rioting) 149 (rioting, armed with deadly weapon), 436 (arson), 332 (causing hurt to deter public servant), 143 (unlawful assembly) and 380 (theft).

Biological E ties up with US-based Baylor for Covid vaccine

Biological E ties up with US-based Baylor for Covid vaccine

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

According to BCM, Hyderabad-headquartered BE has licensed the recombinant protein Covid-19 vaccine candidate developed at Baylor.

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine hopes rise with strong trial results

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine hopes rise with strong trial results

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Blood samples taken from a group of UK volunteers given a dose of the vaccine showed that it stimulated the body to produce both antibodies and 'killer T-cells', a senior source from the trial was quoted by The Daily Telegraph as saying.

Recipes: Mawa Modak, Moong Dal Phulka, Mitho Lolo

Recipes: Mawa Modak, Moong Dal Phulka, Mitho Lolo

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Manasi Sadarangani shared these recipes.

Which Bollywood celebrity's cooking impressed you?

Which Bollywood celebrity's cooking impressed you?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the delicious looking dishes and asks you to tell us whose cooking has impressed you the most.

5 anti-viral super foods to include in your diet

5 anti-viral super foods to include in your diet

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

It is important to increase your intake of vitamin C through natural food sources, says Aarti Gill.

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Retail inflation at 6-mth high; WPI at record 12.94%on costlier fuel

Retail inflation at 6-mth high; WPI at record 12.94%on costlier fuel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The wholesale price-based inflation accelerated to a record high of 12.94 per cent in May, on rising prices of crude oil and manufactured goods. Low base effect also contributed to the spike in WPI inflation in May 2021. In May 2020, WPI inflation was at (-) 3.37 per cent. This is the fifth straight month of uptick seen in the wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation. In April, 2021, WPI inflation hit double digit at 10.49 per cent. "The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, was 12.94 per cent for the month of May, 2021 (over May, 2020) as compared to (-) 3.37 per cent in May 2020.

I gave up junk food and lost 16 kg in 5 months

I gave up junk food and lost 16 kg in 5 months

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Pranav Bodani, 29, from Pune shares his story.

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Even if our weight yo-yos, our overall health will keep getting better.

2020 growth projection of 5% 'now at risk': RBI

2020 growth projection of 5% 'now at risk': RBI

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The RBI on Friday said the impact of coronavirus outbreak on the economy will depend on the intensity, spread and duration of the deadly virus even as the central bank refrained from projecting any numbers for growth and inflation amid the widespread uncertainty. While announcing the seventh bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-20, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that in view of the impact of coronavirus pandemic, the growth projections for 4.7 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2019-20 and 5 per cent for the full fiscal are "now at risk".

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Early data from its vaccine candidate 'mRNA-1273' showed it produced protective antibodies in a group of eight healthy volunteers, Moderna said. The other closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is the one being developed by scientists at Oxford University.

Kacha Aam Paratha and more flatbread recipes

Kacha Aam Paratha and more flatbread recipes

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Dr G Padma Vijay's latest book has recipes for all.

How to avoid 'death by sugar' this Diwali

How to avoid 'death by sugar' this Diwali

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Ditch sweets that are high on calories and opt for baked options instead.

Inflation likely to be high in Q2: Das

Inflation likely to be high in Q2: Das

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Das said that global economic activity has remained fragile and the surge in COVID-19 cases has subdued early signs of revival.

Incredible! This guy lost 41 kg in 10 months

Incredible! This guy lost 41 kg in 10 months

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Ruhail Maqbool Vakil shares his fitness journey and learnings.

How this scientist lost 11 kilos in a year

How this scientist lost 11 kilos in a year

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Salil Verma shares the simple formula that worked for him.

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Inflation spikes to 8-month high of 7.34% in Sep

Inflation spikes to 8-month high of 7.34% in Sep

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Pushed by rising prices of essential kitchen items, the retail inflation rose to an eight-month high of 7.34 per cent in September, making the RBI's task to push growth by reducing the interest rate even more difficult in coming the days. The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation was 6.69 per cent in August and 3.99 per cent in September 2019. Inflation has been hovering above 4 per cent since October 2019.

Here's some hope for cancer patients

Here's some hope for cancer patients

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

In a major breakthrough that might increase the survival rate of cancer patients, an American research team has identified a protein that inhibits spread of affected cells to other parts of the body from a carcinogenic tumour

At current rate, all Indians will be vaccinated by Sept 2022

At current rate, all Indians will be vaccinated by Sept 2022

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

865 million Indian adults require vaccination.

UP schoolchildren eat roti-salt under mid-day meal scheme

UP schoolchildren eat roti-salt under mid-day meal scheme

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Authorities suspended two teachers, apparently in an immediate damage control exercise.

'No comparison between beef ban demand, call for liquor ban'

'No comparison between beef ban demand, call for liquor ban'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

A senior CPI-M leader said there is no comparison between Sangh Parivar's demand for a complete ban on beef and Catholic Church's call for a ban on liquor.

Reliance to replace auto fuels with electricity, hydrogen

Reliance to replace auto fuels with electricity, hydrogen

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Reliance has a 24 per cent conversion rate of 'oil-to-chemicals' at present and may be targeting 70 per cent conversion.

Why it makes sense for farmers to rear birds

Why it makes sense for farmers to rear birds

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

A data shows the number of backyard poultry has risen by 46 per cent between 2012 and 2019. The development is extremely positive because it provides an incentive for small and marginal farmers to rear birds.

9 useful tips for healthy hair

9 useful tips for healthy hair

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Avoid junk food and caffeine as it can dehydrate your hair.

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee joins the list of Indians and people of Indian origin who have received the prestigious Nobel prize in fields like Physics, Chemistry, Peace, Economic Sciences and Medicine.

'After two months it will come down'

'After two months it will come down'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, "The strategy of containment is important."

DOs and DON'TS to keep yourself HEALTHY

DOs and DON'TS to keep yourself HEALTHY

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The mantra to live a healthy and extensive life is to stay happy, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal.

'Your body is your temple. So take care of it'

'Your body is your temple. So take care of it'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'The more you love yourself, the prettier you feel inside and the prettier you will be.'

COVID-19's current strain is more infectious than original: Study

COVID-19's current strain is more infectious than original: Study

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The researchers said D614G has a small but effective change in the 'spike' protein that protrudes from the surface of the virus, which it uses to enter and infect human cells.

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The Pune-based vaccine major has entered into a collaboration with the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine.

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'Your body will be able to deal with Omicron at any time, but it depends (on when) if you are vaccinated.'

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Weight watchers have often avoided rice for chapati. But is it the best option?

SUPERFOODS for a thriving HEART!

SUPERFOODS for a thriving HEART!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Have you included them in your diet?