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COVID-hit Trump makes surprise drive-by to greet supporters

COVID-hit Trump makes surprise drive-by to greet supporters

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The brief drive through Rockville Pike in Bethesda, a Maryland suburb of Washington DC, that separates the National Institute of Health and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, brought cheers to his supporters who have been praying for the 74-year-old president's health ahead of the presidential election next month.

'Trump Can Apply Waiver In Deportation'

'Trump Can Apply Waiver In Deportation'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'The strategic direction of the relationship will not be affected. But the perception has been affected.'

Israeli parents get nod for sperm retrieval from sons killed in war: Report

Israeli parents get nod for sperm retrieval from sons killed in war: Report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Posthumous sperm retrieval during normal times can be done at the request of a widow without any need for legal bureaucracy, but parents who want their dead son's sperm to be retrieved and preserved must obtain an order from a family court.

Plaza Centers to build 50 malls

Plaza Centers to build 50 malls

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Plaza Centers, a subsidiary of Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd, will tie up with local developers for these projects, some of which are already underway, said Abraham Goren, executive vice-chairman, Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd.

New York nurse first to get Covid vaccine in US

New York nurse first to get Covid vaccine in US

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The news comes as the United States approaches 300,000 deaths from COVID-19.

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Do we have enough trained oncologists and medical professionals in India to man these over 4,500 beds in the public sector?

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday after being "successfully extradited " from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said. The 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin landed in Delhi in a special plane on Thursday evening, ending days of speculation of when and how he will be extradited, officials said. The NIA said in a statement that it had secured the successful extradition after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring to justice the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem that claimed 166 lives. Rana is accused of conspiring with David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

Netanyahu's office shares list of 13 Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Netanyahu's office shares list of 13 Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The Israeli PM Office informed that among those rescued as part of a swap deal with Hamas were 11 foreign nationals.

Indian cricketers to bat for cancer charity event

Indian cricketers to bat for cancer charity event

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

A galaxy of sports stars including currnet India captain Virat Kohli and the legendary Sunil Gavaskar will help raise funds for the underprivileged children battling cancer, on November 18.

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Many hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 and Palestinians in Israeli prisons were released during the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel during the temporary truce that ended on Wednesday night.

Paris: 71-yr-old held for 'recruiting' multiple men online to rape wife

Paris: 71-yr-old held for 'recruiting' multiple men online to rape wife

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

A 71-year-old man is facing trial in France for drugging his wife with sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medication, and then recruiting over 50-70 men online to rape her in their home, CNN reported citing court documents.

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was evaluated and released from the emergency department of a Los Angeles-area hospital on Wednesday, about two weeks after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center said.

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Dr Pananjay Tiwari lists the options and cost of pursuing an MBBS education outside of India.

99 And Seven Decimal Points

99 And Seven Decimal Points

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and corporations?' 'What kind of political and social choices would such minds make?' asks Shyam G Menon.

US Open venue to host 350-bed temporary hospital

US Open venue to host 350-bed temporary hospital

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

A portion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is set to transform into a 350-bed temporary hospital on Tuesday, the USTA said, as the coronavirus outbreak strains resources in New York City, which as been dramatically affected by the pandemic. The site of the US Open and the crown jewel of American tennis, the venue has been thrust into the fray amid a medical crisis that has gripped the world and brought professional sports to a sudden and indefinite halt.

9/11 bones found at World Trade Center

9/11 bones found at World Trade Center

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

The bones were found on Thursday at the southern end of so-called 'ground zero,' the site of the destroyed World Trade Center.

Nipah Death Puts Kerala On Alert

Nipah Death Puts Kerala On Alert

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The scare of communicable diseases seems to be gripping the country with Maharashtra reporting 28 Zika cases this year, the highest since 2021.

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The US vice-president-elect received a dose of the Moderna vaccine from clinical nurse Patricia Cummings at United Medical Center, which is located in Southeast Washington, DC.

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on 'GYAN' (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the years in pursuing the government's vision for Viksit Bharat. The approach, characterised by incremental yet impactful steps, aims to create a compounding effect over time.

Hundreds pay last respects to Naveen, family donates body to medical college

Hundreds pay last respects to Naveen, family donates body to medical college

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The 21-year-old final year student at Kharkiv National Medical University had died on March one, in the conflict zone, tragically becoming India's first casualty in the ongoing offensive in the eastern European nation.

US presidential award for 2 Indian American scientists

US presidential award for 2 Indian American scientists

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

United States President Barack Obama has named two Indian-Americans among 102 scientists as recipients of a presidential award -- the highest honour bestowed by America on young science and engineering professionals.

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of Covid

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of Covid

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Gen Colin Powell, former US Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from Covid-19 complications, his family announced on Tuesday. He was 84.

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

An analysis of data indicated that while the candidates who allegedly benefitted from the paper leak and other irregularities have not done well, some centres have a high concentration of well-performing students.

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The Palestinian ministry of health said that they have found a number of bodies and injured people from the camp, as the IDF has partially withdrawn from the area.

Bihar boy fractures left hand, doc casts plaster on right

Bihar boy fractures left hand, doc casts plaster on right

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'I tried telling them while they were giving me the treatment but they did not listen to me'

Recovering Tiger Woods in 'good spirits'

Recovering Tiger Woods in 'good spirits'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Woods, 45, who overcame numerous surgeries to break an 11-year major drought and win the 2019 Masters, had hoped to compete at Augusta in April.

Flood submerges 30 Bihar districts, 45 lakh hit in two phases of deluge

Flood submerges 30 Bihar districts, 45 lakh hit in two phases of deluge

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

More than 45 lakh people in 30 out of the total 38 districts of the state have been affected by the calamity in two phases since last month, according to the Disaster Management Department.

SEE: Players at US Open battle through heat, humidity

SEE: Players at US Open battle through heat, humidity

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sweltering heat gripped the second-round action at the US Open on Wednesday

Larry King, veteran US broadcaster, dies aged 87

Larry King, veteran US broadcaster, dies aged 87

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Described as the 'Muhammad Ali of the broadcast interview;' King conducted over 50,000 high-profile talks with presidents, world leaders, Hollywood royalty and sports stars during the course of his career that spanned over six decades.

'Critical but stable' Bianchi continues to fight in hospital, says family

'Critical but stable' Bianchi continues to fight in hospital, says family

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

About four weeks after he suffered severe head injuries during a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, Jules Bianchi remains "critical but stable" in hospital, a report said.

Coronavirus: Windfall likely for medical device firms

Coronavirus: Windfall likely for medical device firms

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

As fear grips the world, demand for protective gear used by health care professionals and citizens is on a rise. And, supply disruption from China has opened a window of opportunities for Indian medical device makers.

Boston bombings suspect moved from hospital to prison

Boston bombings suspect moved from hospital to prison

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The lone surviving Boston bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was injured in a deadly shootout with police here last week, was on Friday transferred from a hospital to a prison medical centre in Massachusetts.

Robert Lefkowitz, Brian Kobilka win chemistry Nobel

Robert Lefkowitz, Brian Kobilka win chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012 was awarded jointly to Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka "for studies of G-protein-coupled receptors"

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among the golfers set to don Tiger Woods' signature Sunday red and black during the final round of the World Golf Championships (WGC) event in Florida to honour the 15-time major winner, who suffered a car accident.

Combined Medical Services Examination 2004

Combined Medical Services Examination 2004

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Seventh National Youth Parliament Competition for Universities, 2003-2004.

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The Society of Asian American Scientists in Cancer Research last month presented awards to seven doctors for their outstanding contributions to cancer research. The awards were presented by Rajvir Dahiya, SAASCR president, San Diego, California on April 6.

63 cases of unfair means reported in NEET-UG, no paper leak: NTA officials

63 cases of unfair means reported in NEET-UG, no paper leak: NTA officials

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The agency is under criticism amid allegations of irregularities and inflation of marks in the crucial medical entrance exam.

Indian-American docs win racial discrimination case in US

Indian-American docs win racial discrimination case in US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Three Indian-American doctors, who were derogatorily called "the Indians" and treated as "second-class citizens" by the chief executive officer of a medical center in the United States, have won a racial discrimination case in a Texas court.

Obama's prescription for a greener world

Obama's prescription for a greener world

Rediff.com31 May 2014

In his weekly address to the nation, Obama discussed new actions by the Environmental Protection Agency to cut hazardous carbon pollution, a plan that builds on the efforts already taken by many states, cities and companies.