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How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice to improve the health of your kidneys.

Chimp quits smoking at China zoo

Chimp quits smoking at China zoo

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

The zookeepers tried every way to divert the chimp's attention from cigarettes: a walk after breakfast, a music session after lunch and gym after dinner.

PBKS Vs RR: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

PBKS Vs RR: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

On a pitch that was difficult to score big runs, Punjab scored a par total of 147 for 8. Rajasthan scripted a late win thanks to Shimron Hetmyer's 10-ball 27.

A cough makes them 'smoke'

A cough makes them 'smoke'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Fungi that emit smoke when exposed to loud noise has Chinese botanists puzzled.

11 simple tips to help you quit smoking

11 simple tips to help you quit smoking

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

More deaths are caused each year by tobacco use than by anything else. Here's how you can get rid of your addiction.

Ramadoss' smoking ban is year's highlight

Ramadoss' smoking ban is year's highlight

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The smoking ban, a pet project of the health minister, was put into effect from October 2 and covered almost all public places, including hotels, restaurants, pubs, offices and international airports. While a majority of states were enthusiastic about implementing the ban, few like Maharashtra and Bihar showed reluctance in doing so.

MP firecracker unit blast aftermath: Scattered bodies, missing persons

MP firecracker unit blast aftermath: Scattered bodies, missing persons

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

According to eyewitnesses, several bodies were lying on the spot, while many people were reported missing after the explosion-cum-blaze at the factory.

Smoke bomb tossed over White House fence

Smoke bomb tossed over White House fence

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

A smoke bomb was thrown inside the White House compound on Wednesday while an "Occupy" movement rally was going outside, forcing Secret Service to temporarily lock it down.

NGO protests Shah Rukh smoking during IPL

NGO protests Shah Rukh smoking during IPL

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

Puffing away on a cigarette to absorb the tension of the Indian Premier League has put Bollywood super star and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders team Shah Rukh Khan in a spot with the anti-smoking lobby. The National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE), on Saturday protested against the filmstar who was shown on television smoking during an IPL match against Kings XI Punjab in Durban, on April 21.

Smoking ban at football matches

Smoking ban at football matches

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The UEFA banned smoking in the technical areas for all its competitions from the start of the 2004-05 soccer season.

Intruders had passes for 45 minutes, but stayed for 2 hrs: Sources

Intruders had passes for 45 minutes, but stayed for 2 hrs: Sources

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The major security breach in Parliament on Wednesday brought to the fore shortcomings in the security protocol, driven in part by the shortage of parliamentary staff assigned to enforce it, a point made by some leaders in the all-party meeting convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Parliament breach well-planned, 5 of 6 accused held: Police

Parliament breach well-planned, 5 of 6 accused held: Police

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

The Parliament security breach on Wednesday was well-coordinated, meticulously planned and carried out by six accused, five of whom have been nabbed, police sources said on Wednesday.

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Neelam Azad, an accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case, seeking her release on the grounds that her police remand was illegal.

Not in sync with...: Dhankhar writes to Kharge on Parl disruptions

Not in sync with...: Dhankhar writes to Kharge on Parl disruptions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The three frenetic weeks of the Parliament's Winter session saw a security breach in the Lok Sabha, suspension of 146 MPs and the expulsion of Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra in the "bribe-for-query" case.

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Several opposition MPs on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah after two visitors jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery and opened canisters that emitted coloured smoke, triggering panic among the members.

Zesty Cocktails Women Will Love

Zesty Cocktails Women Will Love

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Cheers to a wonderful Women's Day Celebration.

Children Are The Tragic Victims Of War

Children Are The Tragic Victims Of War

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Rescue workers help to pull a Palestinian child casualty from under the rubble of a house.

5 Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack

5 Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

If you suddenly feel fatigued or tired after doing something you had no problem doing in the past -- like climbing the stairs or carrying groceries from the car -- please see your doctor immediately.

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

Why God's own country loves smoking ban

Why God's own country loves smoking ban

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

Till some time ago, Keralites could be seen puffing cigarettes furtively at bus stands and railway stations (there is already a high court directive against smoking in Kerala), but the Centre's recent ban has received an overwhelming response in the state.

Where will you smoke from October 2?

Where will you smoke from October 2?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Where will you smoke from October 2?

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes on way back from war game witnessed by PM

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes on way back from war game witnessed by PM

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The pilot ejected safely and a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, the IAF said in a brief statement.

Farmers' protest: Delhi police orders 30,000 tear gas shells

Farmers' protest: Delhi police orders 30,000 tear gas shells

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Delhi Police has already stocked up a large number of tear gas shells and ordered 30,000 more from the BSF's Tear Smoke Unit (TSU) located at Tekanpur in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, an official said.

Parliament intruder linked to Trinamool: BJP's Adhikari

Parliament intruder linked to Trinamool: BJP's Adhikari

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday alleged that Lalit Jha, the alleged mastermind in the Parliament security breach case, was associated with the youth wing of the Trinamool Congress.

'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.'

Fire breaks out in Kolkata airport, no casualty; arrivals remain unaffected

Fire breaks out in Kolkata airport, no casualty; arrivals remain unaffected

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The fire was noticed at around 9.10 pm and it was doused within half an hour, officials said adding that no arrival flight was affected.

IPL PIX: Venkatesh, Narine power KKR to comfortable win over RCB

IPL PIX: Venkatesh, Narine power KKR to comfortable win over RCB

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Smoke alerts were triggered inside the cabin of the ill-fated EgyptAir jet minutes before it plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board.

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Protein, calcium, vitamin D and other micronutrients play crucial roles in maintaining the health of bones and joints and should be incorporated into your diet, says Dr Sagar Hingrajiya, consultant orthopaedics, Bhailal Amin General Hospital.

The War Resumes in Gaza

The War Resumes in Gaza

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The Israeli army claims it has hit more than 400 targets in Gaza, including in southern Khan Younis where thousands of Palestinians fled to escape the Israeli attacks in north Gaza.

Six foods that help you quit smoking

Six foods that help you quit smoking

Rediff.com31 May 2011

On the occasion of world no tobacco day, we bring you a list of foods that will help you kick the butt.

2 more MPs suspended from House, total 143 so far

2 more MPs suspended from House, total 143 so far

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

This takes the number of suspended MPs in the Lok Sabha to 97.

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Canada's Denis Shapovalov said he would flat out refuse to go on court if forced to compete in poor air quality and believed other leading players at the tournament will similarly decline to risk their health.

Dutt not violating prison rules by smoking

Dutt not violating prison rules by smoking

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Officials clarified that all inmates had the permission to smoke.

Serie A: Leaders Inter held at Genoa; Red cards for Napoli-Monza coaches

Serie A: Leaders Inter held at Genoa; Red cards for Napoli-Monza coaches

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Wasteful Napoli held to goalless draw by visiting Monza

Parents' smoking habits may harm children

Parents' smoking habits may harm children

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The researchers found that children of parents who smoke had significantly reduced lung function similar to that seen in smokers.

11 Best Knocks from IPL 2024

11 Best Knocks from IPL 2024

Rediff.com23 May 2024

From Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma sharing the limelight with their raw talent, to SRH's Travis Head smashing some brutal boundaries to notch up big runs and totals for his franchise, this season has had some real power hitters on show.

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'If you keep on irritating the body by allowing all kinds of pollutants to get into it, the body cells are going to get irritated and cancer will come.'

9 killed in fire in apartment building in Hyderabad

9 killed in fire in apartment building in Hyderabad

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

According to police, the blaze erupted on the ground floor of the apartment complex, where some drums containing chemicals were stored and later spread to the first and second floor.

Smoking habits around the world. See the data on this map

Smoking habits around the world. See the data on this map

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The map shows the number of cigarettes smoked daily per smoker and the smokers per million population.