News for 'Doctors Strike'

Sheena Bora Case: Lawyer, witness wrestle over facts

Sheena Bora Case: Lawyer, witness wrestle over facts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Dr Gupta handled Shivade's blows with quite some equanimity... So it was often only Shivade down in the mud pit, egging and enticing the doctor to join the fight, while Dr Gupta cautiously kept to the sidelines, barely stepping a toe into the mud.

Kunduz airstrike 'caused primarily by human error': US

Kunduz airstrike 'caused primarily by human error': US

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The deadly American air strike on a hospital in northern Afghan city of Kunduz that killed 22 people was caused primarily by "human error" and officers closely associated with the incident have been suspended, a top US general based in Afghanistan said on Wednesday.

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

'No point sacrificing lives for politicians'

'No point sacrificing lives for politicians'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The AIIMS RDA and other students' organisations were planning to approach the President on the issue and could also move Supreme Court.

Red flag flies high in Bihar: Left parties win big

Red flag flies high in Bihar: Left parties win big

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Inarguably the biggest gainer in the Grand Alliance, the CPI-ML, often working in the margins of mainstream politics, had 19 candidates in the fray, most of them students and youth leaders.

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.

Is it easy to sleep on sofas?: Kejriwal hits out against detractors

Is it easy to sleep on sofas?: Kejriwal hits out against detractors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The Delhi CM in a video message on Friday on the fifth day of the sit-in, he and his ministers are holding at the Lieutenant Governor's office, also attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging the bureaucrats' strike was to "throw roadblocks" in the working of the Aam Aadmi Party government.

Doc molestation case: Arrest warrant against ex-J&K minister

Doc molestation case: Arrest warrant against ex-J&K minister

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

A local court on Saturday issued an arrest warrant against former Jammu and Kashmir junior health minister Shabir Ahmad Khan allegedly involved in sexual assault on a doctor in Srinagar.

India has learnt to accept female athletes but still a long way to go: Sania

India has learnt to accept female athletes but still a long way to go: Sania

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Path-breaking tennis ace Sania Mirza takes pride in the fact that many of India's sporting stars, outside cricket, are women even though she believes that it will take a few more generations before being a sportswoman is seen as a natural career choice in the country. The winner of six Grand Slam titles, spoke on a range of issues including the role of parents and attitude of coaches towards women players during a webinar organised by the All India Tennis Association and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Someone like Shiv Kumar had to be tamed

Someone like Shiv Kumar had to be tamed

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'At 23, he has experienced what very few of his age have: Poverty at home, a stint in jail for his student activism.' 'His experience told him that if you want your rights, you have to fight for them.'

Readers, all your insurance queries answered!

Readers, all your insurance queries answered!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Anik Jain, founder and CEO at Symbo, will answer your questions on insurance -- life, health, motor, travel, etc -- on a weekly basis.

The young women at the forefront of the covid war

The young women at the forefront of the covid war

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'Florence Nightingale made her mark serving wounded soldiers in a war.' 'This is our time to serve in another health crisis.'

Fasting Chandrababu Naidu forcibly given IV fluids at hospital

Fasting Chandrababu Naidu forcibly given IV fluids at hospital

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Fasting Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu was on Saturday forcibly administered intravenous fluids, after his health deteriorated on the sixth day of the indefinite fast against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Kushal Das feels their model could be used as a case study for institutions and international sports federations which have seen their bio-bubble being breached

Another woman dies at controversial Umaid Hospital

Another woman dies at controversial Umaid Hospital

Rediff.com26 May 2011

A young woman died after delivery on Wednesday at Jodhpur's Umaid Hospital, where 17 maternal deaths have taken place in the past few months due to medical negligence, trigerring violent protests from her relatives who beat up two doctors, including the hospital head.

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

"India has given a stern signal to its enemies by conducting surgical and air strikes. This tells us that India is changing and can take the most difficult decisions and isn't reluctant to implement them," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address to the nation.

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.

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Dressed in pink, her hands flying about in eloquent gestures, excitement on her face, Indrani made quite a picture. There was pin-drop silence as she made strong points about why nothing in the hearings had uncovered anything against her. She spoke about there being "Not a shred of evidence... No scientific evidence because it didn't happen!"

Docs get court nod to administer fluids to Naidu

Docs get court nod to administer fluids to Naidu

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The condition of Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu "deteriorated" further on Tuesday even as he continued with his indefinite hunger strike seeking justice for farmers for the fifth day.

Fasting Jagan force-fed, treated in hospital

Fasting Jagan force-fed, treated in hospital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

In a late night crackdown, the police on Wednesday evicted YSR Congress Party president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy from the venue of his indefinite hunger strike called to protest bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and took him into preventive custody as doctors voiced concern over his deteriorating health.

Emery denies rift with Ozil after first Arsenal victory

Emery denies rift with Ozil after first Arsenal victory

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'No problem with the player. It isn't true, that information'

'50 to 60 crore across India would be infected'

'50 to 60 crore across India would be infected'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'At least half the population in UP has been infected.'

Ramdev supporter with spinal wounds still critical

Ramdev supporter with spinal wounds still critical

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

51-year-old Raj Bala was one of the 71 people injured in the pre-dawn police crackdown at Ramlila Maidan, where yoga guru Ramdev was holding his indefinite hunger strike.

Jagan's health improves after being given IV fluids

Jagan's health improves after being given IV fluids

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

The health condition of YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday improved a bit after doctors at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, where he is being treated following his indefinite fast against Andhra Pradesh bifurcation, administered IV fluids to him.

AP: Govt plans ordinance to protect medicos

AP: Govt plans ordinance to protect medicos

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Doctors paralysed the functioning of teaching hospitals across Andhra Pradesh on Monday even as the state cabinet decided to promulgate an ordinance seeking stringent punishment for attacks on them.

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following the arrest of a top terrorist who had made a video of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's office, it has come to light that Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad is planning a strike in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday.

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much of a news wiz you are.

Hardik Patel shifted to hospital on 14th day of quota fast

Hardik Patel shifted to hospital on 14th day of quota fast

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Hospital authorities said Hardik was in the ICU and a team of doctors was treating him.

Taish review

Taish review

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Bejoy Nambiar's gripping slice-of-mess about things spiraling out of control find an expression in a striking ensemble and volatile scenery, notes Sukanya Verma.

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Shortage of ICU beds, oxygen, ventilators, vaccines, doctors, nurses and crematorium space in India has dominated headlines around the world in the past few weeks with Covid-19 cases surging beyond control and the government failing to deliver. Yes, election rallies, Kumbh Mela, blatant flouting of social distancing and mask protocols coupled with a messy vaccination process are said to be responsible for the health crisis of colossal proportions that India is facing today. But an analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which is a significant reason for the current situation.

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

How these youth HELP in COVID times

How these youth HELP in COVID times

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

'It is frustrating when you have to say 'No', but you are helpless when something is not available.'

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

One reason for the surge in cases is the spread of infection at large weddings. Weddings turned out to be super spreaders.

UNHEARD Voices from the Lockdown

UNHEARD Voices from the Lockdown

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

While those who attended 'Livelihoods in Lockdown' learnt a lot, was anyone from the government listening?

Farewell and godspeed, uncle

Farewell and godspeed, uncle

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'You were a good man, a luminous soul. You gave me more than I could ever thank you for.' Rajeev Srinivasan remembers a beloved uncle who passed into the ages recently.

Jagan discharged from hospital, advised rest

Jagan discharged from hospital, advised rest

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

YSR Congress President Jaganmohan Reddy, who was admitted to a hospital on October 9 after being forcibly evicted by police from the site of his fast to protest bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, was discharged on Saturday.

Indian-origin gynaecologist suspended for groping in UK

Indian-origin gynaecologist suspended for groping in UK

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

An Indian-origin gynaecologist, accused of groping a patient's breasts three years ago, has been found guilty of misconduct by a British panel and suspended from practicing medicine for a year.

December 16 gang rape accused being given proper medical care

December 16 gang rape accused being given proper medical care

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The Tihar jail authorities on Thursday told a special court in New Delhi that one of the accused in the December 16 gang rape case is being given proper medical care in the hospital where he is admitted and the doctors there are not on strike.

TV journalists have become politicians!

TV journalists have become politicians!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India's news broadcasters are a national shame that have polarised Indians, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.