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Jayalalithaa didn't suffer trauma, reveals 19-page death report

Jayalalithaa didn't suffer trauma, reveals 19-page death report

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday said Apollo Hospitals and AIIMS reports on the treatment given to late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has clearly suggested that she passed away on December 5 after a massive cardiac arrest.

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Announcing the news on social media, Symonds, 32, said the baby was named after the UK Prime Minister's grandfather Wilfred and her grandfather Lawrie, with Nicholas a nod to the National Health Service doctors - Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart.

Centre asks 7 states to focus on reducing Covid deaths

Centre asks 7 states to focus on reducing Covid deaths

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Vardhan, who interacted with chief ministers, state health ministers, principal secretaries and additional chief secretaries of Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and Goa through video conferencing and urged them to focus on effective clinical management of COVID-19 cases to reduce deaths in the first 24, 48 or 72 hours.

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in Manchester United's history, underwent emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage, the club said.

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.

#RIPPamelaChopra: 'You've left behind a legacy of love'

#RIPPamelaChopra: 'You've left behind a legacy of love'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Her Saturday screenings at Yash Raj Studio were a much awaited weekly event marked on all our calenders. 'Her CAREFULLY curated meals were a delight and fabulous. LOVE YOU PAMMY.'

Bhilai steel plant gas leakage: Magisterial probe ordered

Bhilai steel plant gas leakage: Magisterial probe ordered

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

A magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident of leakage of poisonous gas at Steel Authority of India Limited's Bhilai plant in which six people, including two deputy general managers, were killed and about 30 others injured.

Gorakhpur tragedy: Dr Kafeel Khan arrested

Gorakhpur tragedy: Dr Kafeel Khan arrested

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

This is the third arrest made by the STF in the case.

China claims traditional medicines fight COVID-19

China claims traditional medicines fight COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Studies in China claim that traditional Chinese medicines seem to be working effectively on patients with mild or moderate symptoms of coronavirus.

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 and over 156,000 were entered into the Professional competition - the highest number of entries in the history of the Awards.

Modi to CMs: Need to think about Unlock 2

Modi to CMs: Need to think about Unlock 2

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The PM said there was a need to 'fight' rumours that the lockdown could be reimposed.

Heavy rains in Gujarat as Biparjoy closes in; more than 70k evacuated

Heavy rains in Gujarat as Biparjoy closes in; more than 70k evacuated

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

'Government doesn't care for workers'

'Government doesn't care for workers'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'On December 5, the government called unions for pre-Budget consultations.' '12 trade unions were called and the time allotted was one hour which means 5 minutes for each union.' 'We were asked to present our views in about four minutes.' 'That itself is a reflection of how serious the government is about workers' demands.'

34 fire tenders battle AIIMS fire; samples, records gutted

34 fire tenders battle AIIMS fire; samples, records gutted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The fire started at around 5 pm from the microbiology department and thick plumes of smoke billowed from the building, sparking panic among patients, attendants and staff, and affecting emergency services.

Defiant Van Gaal booed by United fans after season finale

Defiant Van Gaal booed by United fans after season finale

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal blamed injuries and unrealistic expectations for his team's disappointing season after a 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday confirmed a fifth place finish in the Premier League.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

'Indian economy under Manmohan Singh is in ICU'

'Indian economy under Manmohan Singh is in ICU'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The Left parties attacked the government's policies and said the country was heading towards an economic emergency.

Cops kicked us in private parts: Jamia girl students

Cops kicked us in private parts: Jamia girl students

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, around 20 injured students under the Jamia Coordination Committee narrated what they claimed were police brutalities. The students claimed over 50 of them received injuries on their chest, stomach and their private parts during the scuffle.

DMK's Karunanidhi hospitalised after drop in blood pressure

DMK's Karunanidhi hospitalised after drop in blood pressure

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The 94-year-old leader was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Kauvery Hospital around 1:30 am. The hospital, in a statement, said he was brought there after his blood pressure had dropped.

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Thanks to technological support provided by BlinkIN, a Bengaluru-based intelligent visual-assistance company, engineers in Wuhan were able to remotely install air ventilation systems in two hospitals in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Peerzada Abrar.

Newborn at Delhi hospital gets mother's milk from Leh

Newborn at Delhi hospital gets mother's milk from Leh

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The boy was born through a C-section on June 16 at Sonam Nurboo Memorial Hospital in Leh and 30-year-old Dorjey Palmo found out that her baby was unable to suckle when she tried to feed him. The baby underwent a complex life-saving surgery recently at a private hospital New Delhi.

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

940 children have died this year. A team from NCPCR found the hospital to be in the 'worst condition'. 77 infants had died till December 24 including 10 within 48 hours on December 23-24.

Patna stampede: Bihar govt vows to punish people responsible for 'lapses'

Patna stampede: Bihar govt vows to punish people responsible for 'lapses'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The Bihar government on Sunday vowed to punish those responsible for "lapses" that led to the stampede at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna on October 3, leaving 33 people dead and 29 injured.

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Doughty frontline workers say this is what they signed up for and that is what they do.

Jamia protests: 2 admitted with 'gunshot injuries'

Jamia protests: 2 admitted with 'gunshot injuries'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Two men, who were apparently part of a demonstration by Jamia Millia Islamia students on Sunday, have been admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital with "gunshot injury", sources said on Monday.

How actor Emilia Clarke survived a brain damage

How actor Emilia Clarke survived a brain damage

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

The Game Of Thrones' actor reveals that she went through two life-threatening brain surgeries.

In EPL mid-table, be careful what you wish for

In EPL mid-table, be careful what you wish for

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

There may be little glamour in being a mid-table Premier League team but this season suggests that those clubs who become bored with such an existence can find the alternative is far worse.

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

Rediff.com15 May 2020

A total of 27,920 people have been cured of the disease with 1,685 in the last 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to 34.06 per cent, the ministry said.

COVID-19: Modi govt's flip flop way of working

COVID-19: Modi govt's flip flop way of working

Rediff.com3 May 2020

'The Union government does not have much of a governance function other than to send orders.' 'But even the sending down of orders it cannot do properly,' observes Aakar Patel.

The extraordinary doctor who makes a difference

The extraordinary doctor who makes a difference

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Rediff.com digs into its archives, tracking down Dr M R Rajagopal's sincere efforts of changing lives and changing the way India looks at palliative care.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'Our government's claim that there are no undetected cases of infection that happened within our bustling cities because of exposure to infected international travellers are not credible,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Food-delivery boy saves 10 lives during Mumbai hospital fire

Food-delivery boy saves 10 lives during Mumbai hospital fire

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Sidhu Humanabade was passing by when he saw smoke billowing out from the upper floors of the ESIC Kamgar Hospital in Andheri. He left his bike and asked the firemen if he could join them in the rescue operation.

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Tears and tragic tales emanate from hospitals after temple blaze

Tears and tragic tales emanate from hospitals after temple blaze

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Relatives of the victims said they were yet to come to terms with the shock inflicted on them by the unexpected tragedy.

Sonia discharged after checkup from AIIMS

Sonia discharged after checkup from AIIMS

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi was on Monday night admitted to AIIMS hospital after she was taken ill in the Lok Sabha where her pet welfare legislation and UPA's ambitious Food Security Bill was in the final stages of adoption.

Stir intensifies with 'Chalo HCU' over Dalit scholar's suicide

Stir intensifies with 'Chalo HCU' over Dalit scholar's suicide

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Security was beefed up with a large number of police personnel being deployed around the campus as a precautionary measure.

Delhi health minister, Atishi test COVID-19 positive

Delhi health minister, Atishi test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

On the COVID-19 tests, the Home Ministry also said from Thursday tests will be done with the new Rapid Antigen method approved by the Indian Council for Medical Research and Delhi will be given priority for these tests. It said 169 testing centres have also been set up across the national capital.

Kohli's heroics inspired us to victory vs Pakistan: Jemimah

Kohli's heroics inspired us to victory vs Pakistan: Jemimah

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Virat Kohli's MCG heroics helped inspire India's thrilling win over Pakistan at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town on Sunday, admitted match-winner Jemimah Rodrigues.

COVID insurance plan: Sum assured from Rs 1 lakh - Rs 5 lakh

COVID insurance plan: Sum assured from Rs 1 lakh - Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Unlike other health insurance policies, which mostly covers hospitalisation expenses alone, the specialised cover is likely to include the cost of treatment during quarantine and payment of cash for incidental expenses.