News for 's-health'

South Africans pray all night as Mandela's condition improves

South Africans pray all night as Mandela's condition improves

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

South Africans have been holding an all-night prayer vigil for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, outside his former home in Soweto.

PHOTOS: It's March and still snowing in Kashmir

PHOTOS: It's March and still snowing in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Just as Kashmir valley was ready and waiting for a pleasant spring after a long and harsh winter, it seems to have been struck with heavy snowfall, throwing life completely out of gear.

Hardik Patel declares will on day 9 of hunger strike

Hardik Patel declares will on day 9 of hunger strike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

As per the will, Hardik has Rs 50,000 in his bank account, of which Rs 20,000 will go to his parents and the rest to a Panjrapole near his native village in Gujarat.

Ready to submit Jaya's video to probe agency: Dinakaran

Ready to submit Jaya's video to probe agency: Dinakaran

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

His remarks came a day after the opposition led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam called for a CBI probe into the treatment and death of the former chief minister.

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The elder brother of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Revanna cites non-availability of a government bungalow as the reason for undertaking the tedious journey.

Panel on baby being wrongly declared dead finds Max Hospital guilty

Panel on baby being wrongly declared dead finds Max Hospital guilty

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The three-member panel in its report said that no ECG tracings were done to check if the child was alive. The body was handed over without written instructions.

Dera chief stood with folded hands, broke down in court

Dera chief stood with folded hands, broke down in court

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Known for his flashy outfits, the Dera chief was attired in a white kurta-pyjama with matching white shoes as the judge sentenced him to 20 years in jail.

Support to OPS was issue-based: Stalin

Support to OPS was issue-based: Stalin

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

We supported the Panneerselvam-led government on certain people's issues, on certain policies and Bills, Stalin said.

AIIMS team confirms Jaya has completely recovered, says AIADMK

AIIMS team confirms Jaya has completely recovered, says AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Ponnaiyan said the chief minister was doing 'physical exercises' and undergoing 'physiotherapy', was eating food on her own and advising officers on issues related to government and party activities.

'Kader Khan has left a vacuum in my career'

'Kader Khan has left a vacuum in my career'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'In his death, our film industry has lost a prominent voice. The movies will never be the same again.'

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'The prime minister did not think that COVID-19 was a serious challenge as late as March 20.'

India's health cover programme takes Obamacare's fancy

India's health cover programme takes Obamacare's fancy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The Brookings Institution, a think tank associated closely with the US administration, recently expressed keen interest in it.

Why BJP snagging Duraisamy from DMK is not a big thing

Why BJP snagging Duraisamy from DMK is not a big thing

Rediff.com23 May 2020

V P Duraisamy's exit will in no way upset the poll scene in western Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Actress Suchitra Sen's condition worsens

Actress Suchitra Sen's condition worsens

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The 82-year-old actress has been on ventilator since noon.

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

If we are to realise the full potential of biologics' ability to improve people's health, it is essential to encourage public policy and support R&D.

10 simple tips to stay FIT and healthy

10 simple tips to stay FIT and healthy

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Even 30 minutes of exercising daily is known to balance hormones, manage stress, and manage weight to the best, says Dr Manoj Kutteri.

Why pregnant women must visit a dentist

Why pregnant women must visit a dentist

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The condition of your gums has a close possibility of directly affecting the health of your baby-to-be and is prone to preterm birth, says Dr Karishma Jaradi.

Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday

Dole-outs failed TMC in Bengal

Dole-outs failed TMC in Bengal

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Since much of the voting was on religious lines, Mamata's rural focus became irrelevant.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Samsung Galaxy Note 4: S Pen, 16MP camera are big attractions

Samsung Galaxy Note 4: S Pen, 16MP camera are big attractions

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday launched the Galaxy Note 4 phablet and the Gear S smartwatch in New Delhi for Rs 58,300 and 28,900, respectively.

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Brazil's Sports Minister Leonardo Picciani expects there to be almost no cases of the Zika virus during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, adding that the country is prepared for the Games, despite health concerns and political instability. The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Zika will meet in the coming weeks to evaluate the risks associated with the event. More than 150 health experts, in a public letter, have also called for the August Games to be postponed. U.S. health officials have concluded that infections by the mosquito-borne Zika virus in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. However, Picciani, who was appointed by interim President Michel Temer, said the situation had significantly improved. "We hosted 43 test events in Rio with 7,000 athletes and we have not had any case of Zika or dengue," he told

AIADMK falls to anti-CAA sentiment in TN local polls

AIADMK falls to anti-CAA sentiment in TN local polls

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Will the AIADMK acknowledge the role of CAA and the anti-CAA protests, both inside the state and outside, as among the causes for the current electoral reversal, as many in the party now want? It is unlikely to be so, but then the pressure will increase on the leadership to reassess the BJP alliance at one level and the 'blind support' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's controversial policies on the other, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Galaxy Note 4: The best phablet money can buy

Galaxy Note 4: The best phablet money can buy

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The front camera (3.7 megapixels) performs well, but gave grainy results sometimes, especially during low-lit conditions.

Madras HC asks for update on Jayalalithaa's health

Madras HC asks for update on Jayalalithaa's health

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

People are anxious to know about the health condition of the chief minister as some information is already in public domain, a division bench orally observed when a public interest litigation filed by social activist K R 'Traffic' Ramaswamy came up for hearing.

BBC reporter faces action for 'Queen is dead' tweet

BBC reporter faces action for 'Queen is dead' tweet

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Ahmen Khawaja mistakenly sent a 'Queen is dead' tweet on Wednesday.

'Keep Fighting' is new Schumacher family initiative

'Keep Fighting' is new Schumacher family initiative

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Michael Schumacher's family have launched an initiative to help others inspired by the seven-times Formula One world champion's career and character to 'keep fighting' in the face of adversity.

Dhinakaran sounds LS poll bugle early, confuses rivals

Dhinakaran sounds LS poll bugle early, confuses rivals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

TTV Dhinakaran's call to the Congress to break up with the DMK and tie up with him, is aimed at consolidating the traditional anti-BJP votes. The stronger message is to all anti-BJP constituencies in the state, especially the minorities and traditionally aligned sections of the Dalit community, that he could be trusted to take forward an 'anti-Hindutva' agenda more seriously than anyone else, the DMK included, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rewari rape: Raids across states to nab accused; ASI suspended for 'delay'

Rewari rape: Raids across states to nab accused; ASI suspended for 'delay'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The victim's family has alleged that police failed to take prompt action on their complaint and delayed action citing jurisdictional issues between Rewari and Mahendragarh district units.

Crisis looms in Karnataka as 2,800 doctors submit resignations

Crisis looms in Karnataka as 2,800 doctors submit resignations

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

At least 2,800 government doctors on Monday submitted their resignation letters in protest against the non-fulfillment of their demands. The meeting between the doctors and the state's Health Minister UT Khader, remained inconclusive.

Dalit student's suicide: Fasting students taken to hospital

Dalit student's suicide: Fasting students taken to hospital

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Tension prevailed on the campus as security personnel forcibly took the students to the hospital while other students shouted slogans and tried to stop the ambulance.

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

With a lively screen and fabulous watch faces, this is Samsung's best effort at a smartwatch yet, says Abhik Sen.

'Glamourising Alauddin Khilji akin to praising acid attackers'

'Glamourising Alauddin Khilji akin to praising acid attackers'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Vipul Goel sought changes in the Bollywood film, saying that films based on historical facts, while exercising the freedom of thought, should also keep in mind the people's sentiments and culture.

After SC verdict, will ex-CMs vacate government bungalows in Bihar?

After SC verdict, will ex-CMs vacate government bungalows in Bihar?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court's verdict puts nearly half a dozen former chief ministers in the state of Bihar in a hotspot.

Kerala's Hadiya safe, willing to appear before SC on Nov 27

Kerala's Hadiya safe, willing to appear before SC on Nov 27

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Hadiya is at the centre of a nationwide controversy after her marriage with a Muslim man.

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

'Jaitley was one of the earliest politicians to sense the changing political scenario in Delhi. He had closely watched the rise of the BJP and declining fortunes of the Congress party during the L K Advani era. But it was between 2009 and 2014 as the Leader of the Opposition that he began to read the tea leaves. 'And thus it was that he introduced Modi-Amit Shah duo to Lutyens Delhi,' says senior journalist R Rajagopalan who had known Jaitley since 1975.

Why bank chiefs are worried about their pay structure

Why bank chiefs are worried about their pay structure

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The RBI wants to include shares and options within the variable salary of the CEOs, proposed to be capped at 200 per cent of their fixed salary; the floor for it is 50 per cent.

In Budget, Jaitley announces world's largest health protection plan

In Budget, Jaitley announces world's largest health protection plan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The National Health Protection Scheme -- announced by the finance minister -- is aimed at benefiting 10 crore poor families by providing coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year.

Time to hit the gym, Kim: Health concerns after North Korean dictator's weight gain

Time to hit the gym, Kim: Health concerns after North Korean dictator's weight gain

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

New images show the portly North Korean dictator looking more overweight than ever as he offers "field guidance" on a state farm.