News for 'coma'

The GIFT that is yet to happen, if ever

The GIFT that is yet to happen, if ever

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City project in near-coma It was once seen as Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's reply to then counterpart Vilasrao Deshmukh's plans for a finance city in Mumbai.

Hope floats for Bianchi family as F1 returns to Monaco

Hope floats for Bianchi family as F1 returns to Monaco

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Jules Bianchi, who went into a coma after suffering brain injuries in a horrific crash in Japan last October, recorded his first points for Marussia at the Monaco GP last season.

10 Reasons Why We LOVE Farah Khan

10 Reasons Why We LOVE Farah Khan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

On her 55th birthday today, Sukanya Verma celebrates one of Bollywood's most cheerful celebrities and her 10 amazing talents.

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

"The condition of rape survivor is improving. She is following command and opened eyes and understanding things. The process of removing the ventilator has started but she has to be given medicines to maintain her blood pressure," said Trauma Centre in-charge Dr Sandeep Tiwari.

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The 72-year-old, also an eminent Congress leader, passed away today after being in coma since 2008, when he had suffered a stroke.

Docs use MRI to communicate with comatose patient

Docs use MRI to communicate with comatose patient

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Doctors at Cambridge University's Medical Research Council's cognition and brain siences unit made startling doscovery when they managed to communicate with a man who was in a coma for seven years, The Guardian reported. The doctors devised a technique to enable the 29-year old comatose patient to answer simple questions as a yes or no, through the use of a hi-tech scanner, monitoring his brain activity.

Sanjeevni actor Sanjit Bedi no more

Sanjeevni actor Sanjit Bedi no more

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

He was suffering from a brain ailment.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Andy Murray's dream of winning a maiden Australian Open title was left in tatters on Sunday after the top seed and world number one was knocked out in the fourth round by Mischa Zverev.

Aussie racist who thrashed Indian student jailed

Aussie racist who thrashed Indian student jailed

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Coming down heavily on racist attacks, an Australian court in Melbourne has sentenced the attacker of an Indian student, who went into a coma after being brutally beaten up, to over four years in jail. Judge Pamela Jenkins sentenced 21-year-old Zakarie Hussein to four-and-a-half years' jail term, with a minimum non-parole period of two years, observing that such racist attacks need to be condemned. Sukhraj Singh, 28, was attacked by Zakarie and a gang.

'World is witnessing Schumacher's long goodbye'

'World is witnessing Schumacher's long goodbye'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

A doctor who has known of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher throughout his career has said that he is concerned for the stricken racer and is afraid that the world is witnessing his long goodbye.

Indian Ocean: The last interview

Indian Ocean: The last interview

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

On Christmas Day, Indian Ocean's singer Asheem Chakravarty died. He was just 52. A few weeks earlier, the band sat down with Aseem Chhabra for what would be their last interview together.

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

A 20-year old man accused of involvement in an attack on an Indian-origin doctor in Melbourne last year pleaded guilty on Monday for the incident that sent the victim into coma.

New Zealand's Ryder one step closer to international recall

New Zealand's Ryder one step closer to international recall

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder moved a step closer to resurrecting his international career on Friday when he was named in the New Zealand 'A' side for a three-day match against West Indies later this month.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Former Newcastle 'keeper Srnicek dies aged 47

Former Newcastle 'keeper Srnicek dies aged 47

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek died on Tuesday at the age of 47, nine days after suffering a cardiac arrest in the CzechRepublic.

Actors To Watch Out For!

Actors To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Check out the new talent of 2018.

Kavita Karkare, wife of ATS chief killed in 26/11, passes away

Kavita Karkare, wife of ATS chief killed in 26/11, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Kavita Karkare, widow of Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad chief Hemant Karkare who was killed during the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, has died.

Vienna gurdwara attack suspects identified

Vienna gurdwara attack suspects identified

Rediff.com29 May 2009

All six accused in the violent attack on a gurdwara in Vienna that left one top leader of an India-based Sikh sect dead and another injured have been identified as illegal immigrants, police said on Friday, days after the incident sparked riots across Punjab and Haryana.

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

It was a many splendoured political career, which ended at the presidential palace. But the prime minister's post eluded him, even though it was a position he openly aspired for.

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Re-inventing oneself, by letting go of old, non-productive habits, negative thought processes, judgments, and sometimes, even people who have been holding us back, can be a liberating feeling.

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

'Maha-mrityunjya yagya' for Jaswant in Jaisalmer

'Maha-mrityunjya yagya' for Jaswant in Jaisalmer

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Scores of people on Sunday began a "mahamratyunjya yagya" at the Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple in Jaisalmer for the fast recovery of their leader and former NDA minister Jaswant Singh who continued to be on life support system after he was operated upon a head injury at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi.

Modi, Manmohan Singh visit ailing Jaswant Singh

Modi, Manmohan Singh visit ailing Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday visited former Defence Minister Jaswant Singh who is in coma in Army's Research and Referral Hospital after suffering head injuries.

Noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar dead

Noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar dead

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar passed away in Pune. He was 80.

Is it curtains for television's fave bahu?

Is it curtains for television's fave bahu?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Balika Vadhu's Anandi is on the verge of being 'killed'.

Hamilton causes online stir after posting skiing pics post- Schumi accident

Hamilton causes online stir after posting skiing pics post- Schumi accident

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has caused an online stir after posting photos of him skiing with his brother just days after Michael Schumacher's shocking accident in the Alps.

Costa, Mata, Torres and Cazorla left out of Spain squad

Costa, Mata, Torres and Cazorla left out of Spain squad

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Premier League-based trio Diego Costa, Juan Mata and Santi Cazorla were among a high-profile list of absentees when Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque named his provisional 25-man squad for Euro 2016 on Tuesday. Costa injured his hamstring against Liverpool in Chelsea's penultimate game of the season. Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres was also absent from the squad despite his improved form towards the end of the season, as were Arsenal midfielder Cazorla and Valencia forward Paco Alcacer, Spain's top scorer in their qualifying campaign.

La Liga: Real Madrid v Celta postponed after stadium damaged in storm

La Liga: Real Madrid v Celta postponed after stadium damaged in storm

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

"According to the report issued from the city hall in Vigo, they consider that the Balaidos stadium is not safe for spectators or for players to attend the game on Sunday," said a statement from La Liga.

We killed Aruna Shanbaug

We killed Aruna Shanbaug

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

We allowed her to rot daily. We simply did not care. Soon she will be forgotten and the stories of the nurses who cared for her will become Mumbai's urban legend, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Noted painter Manjit Bawa passes away

Noted painter Manjit Bawa passes away

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The 67-year-old painter was in coma for the past three years after suffering a stroke. He breathed his last on Monday morning at his home in south Delhi's Green Park locality, his family and friends said.

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passes away

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passes away

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw died at Military Hospital in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.

Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton dies

Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton dies

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Born in Chicago on October 23, 1942, Crichton was the author of best-selling novels like Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, Congo, The Terminal Man, Prey and State of Fear among others.

South Korean boxer Choi dies from head injuries

South Korean boxer Choi dies from head injuries

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

South Korean boxer Choi Yo-sam, who suffered a brain haemorrhage during a title fight last week, died on Thursday after being taken off his life support machine, a hospital official said.

Ragging kills architecture student in Bangalore

Ragging kills architecture student in Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Ahab Ibrahim, a second year diploma student of Acharya College of Technology Polytechnic in Bangalore, passed away at a hospital in Kochi late on Monday night, his relatives said. He hails from Thrissur district.

Australia: 1 held for attack on Indian student

Australia: 1 held for attack on Indian student

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Parish Charles was remanded to custody on Wednesday on seven charges by the Melbourne Magistrates Court over the stabbing of Jalvinder Singh, 23, who continues to be in "critical condition" and is in "induced coma". Charles' lawyer Rob Melasecca told the court his client had contracted HIV 20 years ago and had recently begun taking new medication. He said the accused had no memory of Tuesday morning's events.

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Malala was dressed in Pakistani salwar kameez and dupatta. She was smiling and looked happy as he was greeted at the airport.

Schumacher's 1998 Ferrari fetches almost $2m at auction

Schumacher's 1998 Ferrari fetches almost $2m at auction

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The classic Ferrari car, which was used by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher for 38 races, has reportedly been sold for a whopping 1.7 million dollars at an American auction.

Chinese toys face another major recall

Chinese toys face another major recall

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

In yet another setback to the Chinese toy industry, millions of toys made in the country are being withdrawn from the US and Australia as they allegedly contained a chemical which mimics the reaction caused by a date-rape drug and could lead to children slipping into coma. Moose Enterprise of Melbourne, Australia, the manufacturer of the popular toy called Aqua Dots, blamed the reaction on substation by a Chinese factory of toxic glue for a safe glue.

Jodie Foster makes Brave One look good

Jodie Foster makes Brave One look good

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The film is interesting, but does not probe deep.