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Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Jodhiram Dhurve said he will never be able to forget the accident as he has lost 10 members of his family.

Hema Malini's car meets with accident; child dead, BJP MP in hospital

Hema Malini's car meets with accident; child dead, BJP MP in hospital

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Mathura MP's Mercedes car reportedly rammed into an oncoming Maruti Alto.

COVID positive Milkha Singh hospitalised, condition stable

COVID positive Milkha Singh hospitalised, condition stable

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Milkha had earlier said that a couple of house helps had been infected by the virus after which his family underwent tests.

India focus to drive Fortis' fortunes

India focus to drive Fortis' fortunes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Better margins, lower interest outgo could see the company turn profitable in FY15.

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients.

Hockey legend Balbir Sr COVID-19 negative, critical

Hockey legend Balbir Sr COVID-19 negative, critical

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Balbir Sr was taken to the private hospital from his residence in Sector 36 in Chandigarh, where he lives with his daughter Sushbir and maternal grandson Kabir.

IAS officer jumped into pool to save female colleague, drowns

IAS officer jumped into pool to save female colleague, drowns

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The deceased, Ashish Dahiya, was a resident of Sonipat, Haryana and was attending a pool side party with friends from the Indian foreign and revenue services.

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'This year there is a sharp spike in fever cases, and it seems to be more than the pre-COVID-19 levels.'

Pak cricket fan gets a 'hearty' good-bye

Pak cricket fan gets a 'hearty' good-bye

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Mohammad Qasim, 52, felt a severe chest pain on March eight and underwent a by-pass surgery 10 days later after tests revealed that he had over 95 per cent blockades in two vessels.

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr remains critical

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr remains critical

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had also wished the legend a speedy recovery.

Modi, other prominent leaders pay tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Modi, other prominent leaders pay tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The Punjab government has declared a holiday on Thursday as a mark of respect to the former chief minister.

Ranbaxy fire: Two burnt alive

Ranbaxy fire: Two burnt alive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

A series of explosions ripped through the production unit of the factory in Mohali (Punjab) at 2235 IST on Wednesday setting off the fire.

COVID positive Milkha Singh stable in ICU; wife's condition deteriorates

COVID positive Milkha Singh stable in ICU; wife's condition deteriorates

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh is 'better and more stable' as he battles COVID-19 in the ICU of the PGIMER hospital in Chandigarh and also received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquiring about his health on Friday.

Delhi's Covid cases to fluctuate due to people's behavioural changes: Experts

Delhi's Covid cases to fluctuate due to people's behavioural changes: Experts

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Eminent epidemiologist Dr Chandrakant Lahariya said these fluctuations in the figures will continue for a fairly long time and it is difficult to predict till when it will continue.

Essel, Reliance Jio, Fortis plan big projects in UP

Essel, Reliance Jio, Fortis plan big projects in UP

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Essel Group, Reliance Jio, Fortis and 17 others on Thursday signed initial pacts to invest over Rs 39,000 crore (Rs 390 billion) in Uttar Pradesh, with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav promising the investors all possible support.

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Many of those who have been to Covid hell and back are unable to shake off the memories of their days in hospitals, leading to worries about post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety related problems, including insomnia.

Former Delhi HC chief justice Rajinder Sachar passes away

Former Delhi HC chief justice Rajinder Sachar passes away

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

He brought to the fore the socio-economic and educational conditions of the Muslim community.

From nail and skin, how Akali Dal and BJP turned tooth and nail

From nail and skin, how Akali Dal and BJP turned tooth and nail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

It was not that differences did not crop up over other issues between the two erstwhile allies, but Parkash Singh Badal always ensured that these were amicably resolved and the ties remained intact.

States woo firms to run hospitals

States woo firms to run hospitals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Several Indian states including Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar are offering their hospitals to the private sector to manage. This has elicited immediate positive reactions from private sector hospital chains - among them Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals and Wockhardt Hospitals.

Ganguly doubtful for second Test

Ganguly doubtful for second Test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

The Indian skipper underwent a minor surgery for an abcess in the upper left thigh.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

India Inc capital expenditure story gets cement to semiconductor push

India Inc capital expenditure story gets cement to semiconductor push

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Corporate India is starting to step up its capital expenditure plans amid government incentives and signs of rising demand, company executives and analysts have indicated. This coincides with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently citing a double-digit growth in private capital expenditure. Healthy balance sheets of banks and corporates, along with increasing capacity utilisation and improving business sentiment, are contributing to a favourable environment for sustained growth in private sector investments, the RBI said in its policy last week.

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to provide medical oxygen to Delhi.

Delhi logs first case of JN.1; India's Covid sub-variant tally rises to 109

Delhi logs first case of JN.1; India's Covid sub-variant tally rises to 109

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The official said multiple samples were sent for genome sequencing, and one of them tested positive for the JN.1 variant.

M&A bug bites hospitals

M&A bug bites hospitals

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Firms are opting for acquisitions over new projects as operational hospitals mean immediate revenue at lower costs.

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

According to medical practitioners, the treatment is especially useful in controlling disease among those who have not received the vaccine or got only one shot and also the high-risk contacts of a patient.

Fire in Russian hospital kills 45

Fire in Russian hospital kills 45

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

The fire is the worst among those that happened in hospitals in Russia in the past seven years.

Two green corridors created in Pune and Nashik

Two green corridors created in Pune and Nashik

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Traffic police created two 'green corridors' for speedy transportation of two livers for transplantation, one of them being a distance of 210 Km.

100 shots fired at BJP leader Brijpal Teotia near Delhi

100 shots fired at BJP leader Brijpal Teotia near Delhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Senior BJP leader Brijpal Teotia and five others were seriously injured when they were attacked by armed assailants in Ghaziabad on Thursday.

Jawan's Wife Claims Molestation, Assault

Jawan's Wife Claims Molestation, Assault

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'More than 40 people attacked me. They verbally abused me using obscene language. They also touched me inappropriately.'

6 dead, 141 injured in Mumbai hospital blaze

6 dead, 141 injured in Mumbai hospital blaze

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

A total of 147 people, including patients and visitors, were rescued after the fire broke out at the ESIC Kamgar Hospital at Marol in suburban Andheri, said an official of the Disaster Management Cell of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Fighting cancer: Why family support matters the most

Fighting cancer: Why family support matters the most

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Having your loved ones by your side helps reassure that everything is fine and would work out.

Covid cases are being detected by accident

Covid cases are being detected by accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'A patient visits for any other treatment, but a routine Covid test finds him to be positive.' 'Not only are they, but their whole family is also coming out to be positive.'

Ni-kshay Mitra: Crowdfunding To Fight TB

Ni-kshay Mitra: Crowdfunding To Fight TB

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

This would be India's largest crowd-funded programme to help patients with a particular disease.

Mumbai: 47 doctors suffer food-poisoning at govt-run hospital

Mumbai: 47 doctors suffer food-poisoning at govt-run hospital

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Forty-seven doctors at government-run Sion hospital here today fell sick after eating sweets during the Independence Day celebration.

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It is suspected that property dispute could be one of the reasons behind Tanzil's murder.

US drug shortage, stable pricing set to boost pharma revenues

US drug shortage, stable pricing set to boost pharma revenues

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

An acute drug shortage in the US and stable pricing along with product launches are likely to boost revenues of India's pharmaceutical companies during the first quarter of this financial year, analysts said. Most brokerages estimate a top line growth of around 14-15 per cent, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) growth of 24-30 per cent for Q1 of FY24. Hospitals are, however, likely to report lower occupancy rates, and diagnostics companies may witness an impact from delayed monsoon.

'I'll be alright in 3-4 days': Milkha, the eternal optimist

'I'll be alright in 3-4 days': Milkha, the eternal optimist

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

And it was this lifestyle that he was banking on to recover.

Chief Justice Thakur undergoes check-up at heart hospital

Chief Justice Thakur undergoes check-up at heart hospital

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

64-year-old Thakur did not attend court on Thursday.

Breathlessness, eye problem, dementia among most common long Covid symptoms

Breathlessness, eye problem, dementia among most common long Covid symptoms

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Breathlessness, eye problems, muscle weakness, dementia, weight loss, concentration issues and disturbed sleep cycle have been commonly observed among people months after recovery from coronavirus infection, healthcare specialists said.