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Nurse death: No charges for DJs involved in hoax call

Nurse death: No charges for DJs involved in hoax call

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

No charges will be brought against two Australian DJs over a hoax call to a British hospital treating Prince William's wife Kate that led to the suicide of a Indian-origin nurse, the Crown Prosecution Service said on Friday.

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Healthcare is not an industry.' 'The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.' 'Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.' 'You have to invest in public sector hospitals.' 'You cannot hand over healthcare to the private industry.'

Can Suryakumar help Mumbai Indians arrest poor run?

Can Suryakumar help Mumbai Indians arrest poor run?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

A fit-again Suryakumar Yadav will be expected to immediately deliver the goods when faltering Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals lock horns in a bid to arrest their slide in their Indian Premier League clash here on Sunday.

After being raped, in coma for 42 years, Mumbai nurse Aruna finds peace

After being raped, in coma for 42 years, Mumbai nurse Aruna finds peace

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Aruna Shanbaug, a former nurse who lived in a vegetative state for the past 42 years after being brutally sexually assaulted at the KEM Hospital in Mumbai and became the face of the debate on euthanasia in India, died on Monday.

Neeraj eyes redemption, vows to come back stronger

Neeraj eyes redemption, vows to come back stronger

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra admitted to falling short of his full potential in the Paris Olympics final, where he secured a silver medal with a throw of 89.45 meters.

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'

Kidney scam: CBI searches nurses' hostel in Delhi

Kidney scam: CBI searches nurses' hostel in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The CBI team searched the room of Linda, a Manipuri woman arrested by the Haryana police on January 31 and took away some documents related to the case before sealing it, official sources said. Linda had come in contact with Kumar during her initial years in the nursing profession. Though she was working in RML Hospital as a staff nurse, she had been providing part-time services to Amit Kumar, the sources said.

We'll like to get answers: Hoax call nurse's family

We'll like to get answers: Hoax call nurse's family

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The distraught family of an Indian-origin nurse, who got caught up in a prank call made to a hospital treating Prince William's wife Kate, believe she died of shame after falling for the hoax. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead at the nurses' quarters next to the private King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, central London on Friday.

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, who died in a suspected suicide after being duped by two Australian DJs' prank call to a hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton, was found hanging, British media said on Wednesday, a day before the release of the result of an autopsy on her.

Govt assures safety of Indian nurses trapped in violence-hit Iraq

Govt assures safety of Indian nurses trapped in violence-hit Iraq

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The government on Tuesday said it was in touch with the Indian nurses stranded in violence-hit Tikrit town in Iraq and assured "every possible help" to Indian citizens in the trouble-torn country.

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Police said there were intelligence inputs that attempts would be made to trigger violence during the match, because of which it was cancelled.

'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination

'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Describing her Republican rival Donald Trump as an unserious man, Kamala Harris warned Americans of the consequences of re-electing him for the second term.

Kerala landslides: 190 dead, search for missing continues

Kerala landslides: 190 dead, search for missing continues

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

As many as 190 people have died and over 200 injured in the massive landslides that hit Wayanad district two days ago, with the numbers expected to increase even more as rescuers unearth debris, the district administration said on Thursday.

Absolute failure of state machinery: HC on Kolkata hospital violence

Absolute failure of state machinery: HC on Kolkata hospital violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Calcutta high court on Friday observed that mob violence at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital was an absolute failure of state machinery in West Bengal.

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey has defended the omission of explosive batter Jake Fraser-McGurk from their T20 World Cup squad, saying he is an exciting option going forward but their top-three, including David Warner, have been doing well.

Hamas releases two more elderly hostages from captivity in Gaza

Hamas releases two more elderly hostages from captivity in Gaza

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Both the freed hostages were on medication that they may not have received during their two weeks of captivity.

Maha demands cancelling NEET results over grace marks

Maha demands cancelling NEET results over grace marks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The National Testing Agency, however, denied any irregularities and said the changes made in the NCERT textbooks and grace marks for losing time at the examination centres are some of the reasons behind the students scoring higher marks.

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Terming the rape and murder case of a medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as horrific, the Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the West Bengal government over delay in filing first information report (FIR) in the matter.

IPL 2024: Injured Maxwell unlikely to play against KKR

IPL 2024: Injured Maxwell unlikely to play against KKR

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Glenn Maxwell pulled out of RCB's previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad stating that 'physical and mental toll probably just wore me down a little bit'.

'Childbirth was the HARDEST thing I've ever done'

'Childbirth was the HARDEST thing I've ever done'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Swara Bhasker, who welcomed her baby girl Raabiyaa on September 25, shared pictures on Instagram and thanked the doctors and nurses who helped her during her delivery.

T20 WC: India Captain unhappy with 'bouncy' NY pitch

T20 WC: India Captain unhappy with 'bouncy' NY pitch

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Vaughan unleashed a scathing criticism of the pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, calling it "sub-standard"

Pune needs more doctors, nurses to tackle flu case

Pune needs more doctors, nurses to tackle flu case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Pune guardian minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that more doctors and nurses are required in different hospitals in the city to tackle the menace of swine flu."Going by the number of patients admitted to different hospitals and people thronging the screening centres, we have asked the government to arrange for services of 100 doctors and 70 nurses in addition to the existing staff at these hospitals," Pawar said.

Registration for diagnostic, nursing centres soon

Registration for diagnostic, nursing centres soon

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Private hospitals, nursing homes and diagnostic centres will soon require mandatory registration with the government.

Indian nurse's family gets no answer from hospital

Indian nurse's family gets no answer from hospital

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

The family of the Indian-origin nurse, who committed suicide after answering a hoax phone call about the Duchess of Cambridge, has received no answers for 40 questions that they sent to her hospital bosses.

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Al-Nassr last week cancelled their two-game China tour due to the absence of the 38-year-old Ronaldo.

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

At a time when none in Kerala's Left politics questioned the chief minister's authority, MLA P V Anvar hurled a series of accusations against Pinarayi Vijayan's government, notes Shyam G Menon.

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

It is 'when someone uses their emotional problems to hook an audience on the Internet.'
It essentially amounts to 'performing sadness online for sympathy and/or attention,' explains Sandeep Goyal.

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

After SOS call from nurses, India extends Yemen rescue op

After SOS call from nurses, India extends Yemen rescue op

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India has decided to extend air evacuation from Yemen till Thursday following a rescue request by a group of 140 nurses even as it pulled out another 450 people from the war-ravaged country, taking the total number of evacuees to 4500.

Kate hoax call: Nurse's body flown to India

Kate hoax call: Nurse's body flown to India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The body of an Indian-origin nurse, who died after being duped by a prank call to a United Kingdom hospital treating a pregnant Princess Kate, was on Friday flown to India, official sources said, amid reports that the mum-of-two had criticised her senior colleagues in one of the three emotional suicide notes she left behind.

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

Uddhav Sena leader's murder: Police arrest bodyguard of accused

Uddhav Sena leader's murder: Police arrest bodyguard of accused

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The crime branch of police, which is probing the case, had detained bodyguard Amarendra Mishra for questioning earlier in the day.

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the US Open played Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, on Monday.

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'

T20 vs India biggest match of my life: Nurse

T20 vs India biggest match of my life: Nurse

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Young West Indies off-spinner Ashley Nurse says Saturday's one-off Twenty20 game against India is the biggest match of his life and he is determined to prove his skills in front of a packed Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain.

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With Nitish Kumar on its side, a BJP-led government may feel increased pressure to conduct a nationwide caste-based census.

Fit-again Ferguson set for a comeback vs Pakistan

Fit-again Ferguson set for a comeback vs Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Ferguson walked off the game against Australia last Saturday after experiencing a niggle

Shikhar Dhawan's comeback on the cards

Shikhar Dhawan's comeback on the cards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

PBKS spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi said Dhawan is on a recovery course and the left-hander could possibly make a return in their next game in Chennai.

Missing nurse case: Rajasthan CM sacks minister Maderna

Missing nurse case: Rajasthan CM sacks minister Maderna

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Rajasthan's controversial minister Mahipal Maderna, who is suspected to be involved in the case of mysterious disappearance of nurse Bhanwari Devi, was on Sunday sacked by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.