Nuclear scientist R Chidambaram dies at 88

Veteran scientist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1975 and 1998, died on Saturday, an official of the Department of Atomic Energy said. He was 88. IMAGE:......

Among The Faithful

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 was more than just the largest gathering of humanity. It was a testament to faith and devotion. Neuropsychiatrist Dr Rajesh M Parikh, director of medical research at the......

Husband gives triple talaq on phone as wife refuses to...

Donating a kidney to her brother to save his life proved rather expensive for 42-year-old Tarannum as her husband divorced her by pronouncing 'talaq' thrice over a WhatsApp call after she refused......

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

Major hospitals could tell doctors not to prescribe Ranbaxy drugs

After the US and Indian authorities, the medicines manufactured by Ranbaxy Laboratories are now under the scanner of hospitals, too. Mumbai's leading Jaslok Hospital has already put up a notice......

Why substandard and fake drugs are rampant in India

Pharmaceutical companies mushroomed indiscriminately till they became too numerous to regulate.. Mumbai's Jaslok Hospital has advised its doctors not to prescribe medicine made by Ranbaxy......

Industrialist Vinod Doshi passes away

Industrialist Vinod L Doshi passed away after a protracted illness atMumbai's Jaslok Hospitalon Monday evening.He was 76 and is survived by wife Saryu Doshi, anart scholar, and son Maitreya.Doshi,......

India: World's preferred healthcare destination

With an estimated 1.7 lakh foreigners already flying to India for medical treatment annually, the country is poised to capture the fast-growing market for off-shore health care and help solve the......

Manisha Koirala diagnosed with cancer

Manisha Koirala has been admitted to Mumbai's Jaslok hospital and has reportedly been diagnosed with cancer."Manisha Koirala was admitted to our hospital on November 28," Jaslok Hospital......

Tusshar Kapoor becomes father to a baby boy

Tusshar Kapoor has taken on a new responsibility: he has become the proud father to a baby boy. The 39-year-old actor has named the little bundle of joy Laksshya. Laksshya was born last week......

PIX: Juhi, Shah Rukh, Bachchans at Bobby Chawla's prayer meet

Juhi Chawla, family and friends offer prayers for her brother Bobby Chawla, who passed away on March 9 in Mumbai's Jaslok hospital. A distraught Juhi stood next to her late brother's photograph, as......

When I met Sara Ali Khan

Decoding the Sanju myth, baking for the Avengers and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.   Monday IMAGE: Sara Ali Khan. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar The Internet is abuzz with videos of......

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?Rediff.com asked Dr Rajesh Parikh, director of medical research and......

K L Rahul's Kindness Saves Boy's Life

IMAGE: Varad Nalawade enjoys some cricket after a successful bone marrow transplant.   K L Rahul's compassion will all but melt hearts. Rahul donated 31 lakh (Rs 3.1 million) to help......

Saba Karim's son detained after his car hits pedestrian

IMAGE: Picture used for representational purpose only. Photograph: Ravi Choudhary/PTI Photo A 24-year-old woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by a car driven by......

PIX: Team India mourn Wadekar's death

IMAGE: Indian cricket team players mourn the death of former Indian skipper Ajit Wadekar. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter A man who didn't just shape careers but also touched lives -- Ajit......

Former Test cricketer Rusi Surti dead

Former India Test cricketer Rusi Framroze Surti died in Mumbai on Sunday following a brief illness. The Australia-based cricketer, who was on a holiday in Mumbai, died at the Jaslok hospital where......