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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.

BJP Losing Ground To DMK

BJP Losing Ground To DMK

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

It is increasingly clear that for the BJP to try and establish itself as an electoral force in Tamil Nadu, the party has to come out of the old Brahminical mould, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Senior, who died at 96 after battling multiple health issues, was on Monday cremated in Chandigarh with full state honours, with Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi declaring that the Mohali stadium will be named after the legendary player. The mortal remains of the three-time Olympic gold medallist was consigned to flames at an electric crematorium here, with his maternal grandson Kabir performing the last rites in the presence of Sikh priests.

Rs 3,500-cr fine on Singh bros, not Rs 2,562 cr: Daiichi

Rs 3,500-cr fine on Singh bros, not Rs 2,562 cr: Daiichi

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Daiichi alleged that Singh brothers had concealed and misrepresented critical information concerning US Food and Drug Administration and Department of Justice investigations into Ranbaxy

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Formula One has put almost half its staff on furlough until the end of May due to the novel coronavirus with chairman Chase Carey and senior management also taking a pay cut, an F1 spokesman said on Tuesday. Sources said those on furlough were mainly employees whose work was focused on race weekend activities and who could not carry out duties remotely. The Liberty Media-owned company employs in excess of 500 people.

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with the inoculation of healthcare workers, while the vaccination of the frontline workers started from February 2.

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

A far cry from its reputation of Hollywood's no holds barred night for glamour and glory, this year's Globes was a bizarrely informal affair.

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Messages of congratulations, doctors posing with a victory sign for the media with their infectious smiles -- visible even under the cover of mask -- and the many 'just got jabbed' selfie by the health workers, it was a rare and happy day at the BLK hospital, which has witnessed many dreary days in the past due to the ongoing pandemic.

'I am not a businessman who wants  a hospital'

'I am not a businessman who wants a hospital'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

When Fortis Healthcare wanted heart surgeon Naresh Trehan out of its new acquisition, the Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi, last year, Trehan's ambitions to set up his own healthcare facility -- Medicity -- was cited as the cause. However, Trehan's plans were not new. Medicity, to be set up in Gurgaon, was first announced in 2005, the year Fortis acquired Escorts Heart Institute. Trehan continued as the Escorts' executive director for two more years.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

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.

Centre calls all-party meeting on Sat to brief about Pulwama attack

Centre calls all-party meeting on Sat to brief about Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The meeting has been convened by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and invitations have been extended to all major political parties.

Civilian traffic to be restricted during movement of convoys in J-K: Rajnath

Civilian traffic to be restricted during movement of convoys in J-K: Rajnath

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

In a veiled reference to separatists and hardline Hurriyat Conference leaders, Singh also said the security given to people getting funds from Pakistan and its snooping agency Inter-Services Intelligence should be reviewed.

PIX: Rajnath helps carry coffin of slain CRPF jawan

PIX: Rajnath helps carry coffin of slain CRPF jawan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Shortly after arriving from Delhi, the home minister attended a solemn function in Srinagar where the remains of 40 CRPF personnel were kept in coffins, draped with tricolour.

Jhunjhunwala rejigged stake in 11 firms in Q4

Jhunjhunwala rejigged stake in 11 firms in Q4

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Currently, the investor and his family's net worth in listed firms stands at Rs 8,517 crore, compared to Rs 8,388 crore as of March 31, 2020.

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt's Jamaican team mates complained that a 45-minute wait in the call room before the race had hampered their preparations.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

Insurers, MFs worried about impact of Sitharaman's tax 'sop'

Insurers, MFs worried about impact of Sitharaman's tax 'sop'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

While the proposed new tax regime is optional for taxpayers, the finance minister has said the government eventually wants to do away with all exemptions with a lower tax-rate simplified structure.

The man who jumped in front of a train to save a child

The man who jumped in front of a train to save a child

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

'I did hesitate and was scared, but I decided to save the child as I realised I would have done that if he was my child'

Like the trailer of Keanu Reeves' 47 Ronin? VOTE!

Like the trailer of Keanu Reeves' 47 Ronin? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Watch the trailer and vote!

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Jason Statham, Tom Hardy: Britain's MANLIEST stars!

Jason Statham, Tom Hardy: Britain's MANLIEST stars!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Take a look at the five celebrities the English think are the hunkiest of all.

Nurse at Rahul's birth saddened by citizenship row

Nurse at Rahul's birth saddened by citizenship row

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Swamy's complaint about Rahul's citizenship is baseless'

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Johnson, who was three under through nine holes when play was halted on Thursday, picked up four more birdies on Friday for a seven-under-par 65 that was his first bogey-free round at Augusta National.

Kejriwal says Delhi ready to tackle coronavirus

Kejriwal says Delhi ready to tackle coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The Delhi government has ordered DTC and cluster buses, metro and hospitals to be disinfected on a regular basis as a precautionary measure to deal with the novel coronavirus.

Halep's French Open title inspired by Ruzici

Halep's French Open title inspired by Ruzici

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Newly-crowned French Open champion Simon Halep said she was inspired to win her first Grand Slam title by her manager Virginia Ruzici's feats 40 years ago at Roland Garros.

Death toll in Mumbai's Ephinstone stampede rises to 23

Death toll in Mumbai's Ephinstone stampede rises to 23

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Satyendrakumar Kanojia, who was in his late forties, succumbed to his injuries.

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 17,656, toll at 559

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 17,656, toll at 559

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state.

India have strong side for World Cup, says Dhawan

India have strong side for World Cup, says Dhawan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

India opener Shikhar Dhawan, on Tuesday, said the selectors have picked a 'very strong side' for the the ICC World Cup starting May 30 in the United Kingdom.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

For Singh brothers, truce is temporary, split only way out

For Singh brothers, truce is temporary, split only way out

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

NCLT allows Shivinder to withdraw petition against his brother Malvinder. Final decision to be taken by family members in their presence.

'25 doctors have died in 16-17 days'

'25 doctors have died in 16-17 days'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'The available workforce is getting depleted.' 'We need to appoint doctors and frontline health workers immediately.'

Kejriwal to file nomination from Varanasi today

Kejriwal to file nomination from Varanasi today

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal will file his nomination for the high-profile electoral contest in Varanasi where he will face stiff challenge from BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Tele/video-consults have been effective for patients requiring post-hospitalisation follow-up, especially if they are from outside the city; patients with chronic diseases that need periodic monitoring; and pregnant women who require routine checkup with minimum exposure.

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Fresh bird deaths were reported on Tuesday, including over 900 from Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, amid cases of avian influenza in 10 states and union territories, with the Centre saying it has issued advisories on testing and maintaining sufficient stock of PPE kits for culling operations.

Modi, aerial air strike sarees sell like hot cakes!

Modi, aerial air strike sarees sell like hot cakes!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

After wedding cards and T-shirts with imprints of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looks like it's the season of sarees.

Operation Bluestar: A Governor Reveals All

Operation Bluestar: A Governor Reveals All

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

B D Pande was Punjab's governor during Operation Bluestar. In this excerpt from his memoir, In the Service of Free India: Memoir of a Civil Servant, Pande reveals what really went on behind the scenes during those dark days in India's history.

HC allows Trehan to continue work

HC allows Trehan to continue work

Rediff.com21 May 2007

A day after Fortis Healthcare (Fortis) sacked the high profile executive director of Escorts Heart Institute and renowned cardiologist Naresh Trehan, the Delhi High Court permitted him to carry out his duties as usual.

US welcomes pilot's release, again asks Pak to deny safe havens to terrorists

US welcomes pilot's release, again asks Pak to deny safe havens to terrorists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Simultaneously, the US has urged both India and Pakistan to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions.