Study reveals how COVID-19 damages heart

Researchers have discovered how COVID-19 infection damages the heart tissue, paving the way for better treatments for the condition. Kindly note that this image has been posted for......

The protector of women from breast cancer

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland.' 'I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.' IMAGE: Dr Raghu Ram......

Declare 'black fungus' as notifiable disease: Centre to states

As cases of 'black fungus' among COVID-19 patients in the country rise to cross 7,000, the Centre on Thursday urged all states and union territories to declare it as a notifiable disease under the......

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

'We realised that providing high flow oxygen to patients shows positive results.''If they come early and are given oxygen, the condition doesn't deteriorate.' IMAGE: The isolation centre for......

Doctors, lawyers and academics on strike

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to the angst of the professions.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com I stare stupefied at headlines like these: One from last June said, 800,000......

How to buy the best health insurance

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Prashant Soni: Can I buy 2-3 policies and pay the final......

'A start-up has to be super customer-obsessed'

'Even if you are aping the West, if you customise the idea for the Indian market, localise it based on the Indian ethos, it will succeed.' IMAGE: According to Shalini Prakash, pictured below,......

No carcinogen in our daily bread please!

'Government must strictly ban use of potassium bromate, a known carcinogen.' It has been a rattling week for bread lovers after a study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) found over......

10 OTT Shows You Must Watch!

There's no dearth of content to watch across OTT platforms. Sukanya Verma handpicks 10 new interesting movies and shows from India and abroad just for you. Your OTT Shows Guide   Dogs Don't......

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Binge watching television shows on streaming services has become the new way for us to be entertained at home. And that is not surprising since many of these shows are far better than the films we......

Rest in Peace, Uncle Shashi

'I will miss you calling me and saying "I am Shashi Kapoor" even when you were at the height of your stardom.'Gitanjali Gurbaxani remembers a dear friend. IMAGE: Shashi Kapoor with daughter......

'It's been a hell of a roller coaster life'

'There has been a lot of ups and downs, unexpected highs and unimaginable pain, almost thinking that I'm going to die,' Manisha Koirala tells Rediff.com's Ronjita Kulkarni. Photograph: Kind......

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

IMAGE: Louise Butcher in Braunton, North Devon, Britain. Photograph: Reuters Louise Butcher hopes that when she becomes the first woman to run the London Marathon topless on Sunday, having......

IPL 2023: Why GT Will Wear Lavender Against SRH

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Gujarat Titans players will wear lavender jerseys during their last home game of the Indian Premier League season on May 15 in Ahmedabad in support of the fight......

Ben Stokes' father passes away after battle with cancer

Photograph: Kind Courtesy, Ben Stokes/Instagram Ged Stokes, father of England all-rounder Ben Stokes, passed away after a year-long battle with brain cancer at the age of 65. Ged's former rugby......

Yuvraj Singh on how to hit cancer for a six!

IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh with Amitabh Bachchan and Vidya Balan on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Photograph: Yuvraj Singh/Twitter Cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Friday stressed on the need for detecting......

Yuvraj's fight against cancer made him a role model: VVS Laxman

IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh celebrates after scoring a century. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The way cricketer Yuvraj Singh conquered cancer and then came back on the field with renewed vigour made him......