News for 'Doctors Strike'

UP docs to resume protest against CMO's murder

UP docs to resume protest against CMO's murder

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

All medical services in every state-run hospital across Uttar Pradesh will remain suspended for two hours with effect from Monday, as a mark of protest against the failure of investigating agencies to crack the sensational murder case of Lucknow chief medical officer Dr B P Singh.

Jagan Reddy hospitalised after fasting for a week

Jagan Reddy hospitalised after fasting for a week

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Doctors, who monitored Jagan's health condition said that the ketones in his body have risen which may lead to kidney-related problems.

SHOCKING! TB kills 1,183 Indians daily

SHOCKING! TB kills 1,183 Indians daily

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

'There is little doubt that India's tobacco epidemic is contributing to its TB epidemic,' says Neil W Schluger.

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

Ramdev's nine-day fast ends; protest to continue

Ramdev's nine-day fast ends; protest to continue

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar, who met the 46-year-old yoga exponent for the third day at a Dehradun hospital, said, "Ramdev has broken his fast by taking juice. He ended the fast in the presence of various religious and spiritual leaders".

Nirbhaya convicts to now hang on March 3 at 6 am

Nirbhaya convicts to now hang on March 3 at 6 am

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The date of execution, first fixed for January 22, was postponed for 6 am on February 1 by a January 17 court order.

Major Unnikrishnan's uncle battles for life

Major Unnikrishnan's uncle battles for life

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

35-year-old K Mohanan, a native of Kozhikode in Kerala, had poured kerosene on his body and set himself on fire outside Gate No 4 of Parliament House near Vijay Chowk on Thursday evening.

Naidu's fast enters sixth day; condition worsens

Naidu's fast enters sixth day; condition worsens

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

The condition of Telegu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu worsened further on Wednesday as he refused to consume even any liquid, on the sixth day of his indefinite hunger strike seeking justice for farmers.

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From climate change protests to democratic uprisings against biased and violent authorities, it is clear that 2019 was a pivotal year for citizens all over the world. Free-to-use mobile app Agora launched its first #Photojournalism photo competition to give photographers a way to shed light on specific issues. The competition gathered more than 12,321 submissions from amateur and professional photographers all over the world. 'Young guns,' a striking picture of a group of Filipino children playing with dumpsite toy guns collected the most votes in the app, awarding its author @renebernal with a $1,000 cash prize. Take a look at the winners' striking work.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

Football Extras: Brazil's Neymar says injury not serious

Football Extras: Brazil's Neymar says injury not serious

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar told reporters that while a scan was needed to confirm the exact diagnosis, he did not think the injury to Neymar's adductor muscle would keep him out long and Neymar confirmed that early diagnosis.

Coronavirus: No shortage of medicines, says govt

Coronavirus: No shortage of medicines, says govt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'There is no shortage of any APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients) in the country'

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The citation for his medal -- awarded at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de Janeiro -- highlights his "profound contributions to an exceptionally broad range of subjects in mathematics" and his "strikingly far-reaching conjectures."

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Kejriwal alleges scam in MCD; demands CBI probe

Kejriwal alleges scam in MCD; demands CBI probe

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said the govt will extend a loan of Rs 551 crore to two civic bodies; and alleged a situation was being created through the ongoing strike to prepare grounds for imposition of central rule.

Haneef cancels Australian visa to cash in on PF

Haneef cancels Australian visa to cash in on PF

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was wrongly detained in Australia for alleged terror links, has cancelled his temporary Australian visa. Haneef is believed to have cancelled the temporary business visa on August 17 to unlock the superannuation contributions made before he was wrongly accused of supporting terrorism.

3 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

3 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com5 May 2018

The encounter broke out on Saturday morning after the security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area, following inputs about the presence of terrorists there.

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Sushant Singh Rajput, a bright young lad who had a life beyond films, was probably too good for Bollywood.' 'To blame his death by suicide on a gang of Bollywood bullies is stretching the point too far,' argues Saibal Chatterjee.

Fasting JKLF chief hospitalised

Fasting JKLF chief hospitalised

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Malik began his fast outside the JKLF headquarters at Maisuma in the heart of summer capital Srinagar on Wednesday against what he called 'the economic blockade of Kashmir' and harassment of 'minority community members in Jammu region'. As Malik's condition worsened on Thursday morning, doctors advised his immediate hospitalisation.

Syria chemical attack death toll now at 72

Syria chemical attack death toll now at 72

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had said those killed in the town of Khan Sheikhun, in Idlib province, had died from the effects of the gas, adding that dozens more suffered respiratory problems and other symptoms.

The speech Modi should have given

The speech Modi should have given

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'The coronavirus has provided each one of us a chance to press the 'reset' button. I take this National Medical Emergency to announce a process of national healing.' 'As of midnight tonight, my government will drop all talk of NRC and NPR, and my Muslim brethren should sleep peacefully that this is as much their country as mine.'

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Police identified the suicide bomber as Adil Ahmed, who officials said joined the Jaish in 2018.

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pak JIT examines former Gurdaspur SP, 12 others

Pak JIT examines former Gurdaspur SP, 12 others

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The National Investigation Agency handed over some more documents, including DNA reports and call details of the four terrorists killed in the attack, to the JIT.

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'

The health minister and his stethoscope

The health minister and his stethoscope

Rediff.com31 May 2006

A first look on the heatlh minister Dr A Ramadoss examaning a patient.

OROP row: No headway yet; two more veterans moved to hospital

OROP row: No headway yet; two more veterans moved to hospital

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

No headway was made on Thursday in resolving sticky issues for OROP implementation during talks between agitating ex-servicemen and government even as two more veterans on indefinite hunger strike were shifted to the army hospital following doctor's advice.

BJP kicks off makeover plan for Advani

BJP kicks off makeover plan for Advani

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

The spin doctors of Lal Krishna Advani, who, at the age of 81, is leading the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign for the next year's Lok Sabha elections, are working on an image makeover for him--from a hardliner Hindutva archetype to a modern-day leader.

P Venugopal back as AIIMS director

P Venugopal back as AIIMS director

Rediff.com8 May 2008

The 66-year-old, who had been appointed to the post on July three, 2003, for a five-year-term came to his office in the AIIMS barely hours after the Supreme Court verdict came out and reassumed charge. Venugopal was accompanied by resident doctors and faculty members who have supported him all along in his tussle with Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss.

Who is a terrorist?

Who is a terrorist?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is no acceptable definition of what terrorism is and who a terrorist is.'

Where does Rajinikanth's politics go from here?

Where does Rajinikanth's politics go from here?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Indicators are that there has been little enthusiasm for Rajinikanth's entry into politics, owing possibly to his 'hide-and-seek' game over the subject since the early to mid-nineties. That was when Rajinikanth was already a superstar, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Remo has nothing new to offer

Review: Remo has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Director Bakkiyaraj Kannan's Remo is a ridiculous romantic comedy revolving around the hero's struggles to win the girl of his dreams.

WATCH: Nirbhaya's mother wants you to fight, not cry

WATCH: Nirbhaya's mother wants you to fight, not cry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

They've both been scarred by the henious act of rape. Meet bravehearts Asha Singh Nirbhaya's mother, and rape survivor Seeta Prajapat who continue their fight against this terrible crime.

Vyapam deaths: Worried Indore jail wants 17 inmates shifted

Vyapam deaths: Worried Indore jail wants 17 inmates shifted

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Authorities have cited lack of elaborate medical facilities in the jail housing around 920 prisoners as the reason for planning to shift the inmates.

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One of the most prominent leaders of the socialist movement in the 1970s, George Fernandes was a senior Janata Dal leader before he founded the Samata Party.

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Violence continues to scorch south Kashmir following the killing of 'poster-boy' militant Burhan Wani with the death toll going up to 34.

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'The impact of economic shocks on the labour markets is usually on the young who delay their entry in response to a fall in job opportunities,' says Mahesh Vyas.

Day 47: Another death in the Valley; terror attack on security forces

Day 47: Another death in the Valley; terror attack on security forces

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

On a day Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh was in the Kashmir Valley where life remained paralysed for the 47th consecutive day, a youth died in a clash with security forces while 18 security personnel, including three officers, were injured in a terrorist attack.

London set to begin night Tube services

London set to begin night Tube services

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Night Tube services are expected to add 6.4 billion pounds to the London economy by 2030, creating 500,000 jobs

Irrfan has left me with no definite answers, only questions

Irrfan has left me with no definite answers, only questions

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Since Piku, Irrfan seemed content in delighting us with his finesse than striking a nerve.' 'Now, why was this so?' 'Why did our No 1 soul-searching actor suddenly decide that he'd rather be a heart-warmer?' 'Did those journeys take too much out of him?' asks Sreehari Nair.