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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

South Korean champ Choi brain dead: official

South Korean champ Choi brain dead: official

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

South Korean boxer Choi Yo-sam, who lapsed into a coma last week defending his World Boxing Organisation intercontinental flyweight title, has been declared brain dead, a hospital official said on Wednesday.

US: Indian man sets sons ablaze

US: Indian man sets sons ablaze

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Two young sons of an immigrant Indian couple were in hospital with severe burns after their father allegedly doused them in gasoline and set them afire in what a relative described as a "botched" suicide bid.

Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in a coma since 2006, is in a critical condition after "serious deterioration" in his health with vital organs failing over the past few days, his doctor said on Thursday.

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.

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.

Journalist recants comments linking Schumacher injuries to camera

Journalist recants comments linking Schumacher injuries to camera

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

French journalist Jean-Louis Moncet recanted his comments suggesting that Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher's injuries in a skiing accident last year may have been caused by a wearable camera made by GoPro Inc.

NTR's son Saikrishna dead

NTR's son Saikrishna dead

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

Saikrishna, 53, had been in a coma for the past four years after falling in the bathroom and had been admitted to the Kamaneni Hospital since then.

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.

Ariel Sharon's condition worsens

Ariel Sharon's condition worsens

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

'Sharon is facing a serious threat to his life, and if he is not treated with kidney dialysis he could die within several days.'

Woman survives after cooker handle pierces skull

Woman survives after cooker handle pierces skull

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

Thengil Tarabai, a 40-year-old housewife, was brought to the city's Jehangir Hospital on February 19, with the cooker handle firmly lodged in her head, the lid protruding out of her eye cavity, hospital officials said.

Sprinter Sarkaria dies after car accident

Sprinter Sarkaria dies after car accident

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Young Delhi sprinter Sunny Sarkaria, who was in coma following a car accident on Friday, died at a city hospital on Tuesday.

Actress Nadira is no more

Actress Nadira is no more

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The funeral will be held Thursday evening, former president of Cine Artistes Association and fellow actor Chandrashekhar said.

Dutch teen footballers jailed for kicking linesman to death

Dutch teen footballers jailed for kicking linesman to death

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

A Dutch court found six teenage footballers and a player's father guilty on Monday of beating an amateur linesman to death, an incident that shocked the nation and prompted soul-searching over soccer violence and race.

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.

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Let's journey with Parineeti Chopra to Australia!

Actress Nadira is no more

Actress Nadira is no more

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The funeral will be held Thursday evening, former president of Cine Artistes Association and fellow actor Chandrashekhar said.

Malaria Day: Why you shouldn't ignore high fever

Malaria Day: Why you shouldn't ignore high fever

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

If you have fever over 105 degree Fahrenheit, experience sweating and fatigue, it could be signs of malaria, warns Dr Ajay Aggarwal.

Wrong medicine kills 2 in Hong Kong

Wrong medicine kills 2 in Hong Kong

Rediff.com31 May 2005

A doctor mistakenly dispensed diabetes medication to 151 patients, two of whom have died.

Ex-President K R Narayanan dead

Ex-President K R Narayanan dead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Former minister Prasad's assailant dead

Former minister Prasad's assailant dead

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Rai had been in a coma since the attack.

Sports Shorts: Sainz given three-place grid penalty for Russian GP

Sports Shorts: Sainz given three-place grid penalty for Russian GP

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Jet crew member injured in Brussels attack returns home

Jet crew member injured in Brussels attack returns home

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Nidhi, 42, who has not yet recovered from the injuries suffered in the terrorist attack, arrived around 7.30 am on Friday on a Paris-Mumbai Jet airways flight and was driven to Breach Candy hospital from the airport.

10 sportsmen called to the Elysian fields early

10 sportsmen called to the Elysian fields early

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rediff.com lists 10 athletes who died way before time.

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Monza; F3 driver survives crash

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Monza; F3 driver survives crash

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for their home Italian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday in a qualifying session that ended in farce and with drivers under investigation.

Yasser Arafat, 75, dies

Yasser Arafat, 75, dies

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

The Palestininan Authority chief passed away without achieving his quest for statehood.

The End of the Arafat Era

The End of the Arafat Era

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Former rally champion Burns dead

Former rally champion Burns dead

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Ten miners killed in fire accident in China

Ten miners killed in fire accident in China

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

A fire accident in a sulphur mine in a northwest China province killed ten miners, rescuers said on Wednesday.