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Evidence of drug overdose in Sunanda's body

Evidence of drug overdose in Sunanda's body

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

There was no trace of alcohol in the body of Sunanda Pushkar though some evidence of presence of anti-depressant drug was likely, sources in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences said on Sunday.

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

A round up of all the health news from around the world.

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

Do you need to see a hypnotherapist?

Do you need to see a hypnotherapist?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'Earlier it was a stigma to discuss mental problems. But I get more patients for past life regression as in India people believe in rebirth and karma,' Dr Prakriti Poddar, who uses hypnotism to treat illnesses, tells A Ganesh Nadar.

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.' 'There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.' 'It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'

Sikh wrongly branded as Paris terrorist in photoshopped photo that went viral

Sikh wrongly branded as Paris terrorist in photoshopped photo that went viral

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

An innocent Canadian Sikh journalist was wrongly accused of being involved in the Paris attacks after his photo-shopped image went viral on social media and a Spanish newspaper printed the snap identifying him as a terrorist.

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

In several parts of the metropolis, shops were shut in protest and schools held prayer meets as a mark of respect to the CRPF personnel who were killed on Thursday.

HCU students block administration building seeking VC's ouster

HCU students block administration building seeking VC's ouster

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Varsity security personnel, who yesterday stopped entry of three Kerala MPs and social activist Teesta Setalvad into the campus, on Friday prevented Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav and others from entering the campus.

Indrani collapsed due to weakness, no drug overdose

Indrani collapsed due to weakness, no drug overdose

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

"There was no overdose, nor any poison. Her condition could have worsened as she had briefly stopped taking medicines and was suffering from weakness," said Inspector General of Prisons Bipin Kumar Singh.

'What kind of people target children': Taliban faction behind Lahore blast

'What kind of people target children': Taliban faction behind Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the attack, adding: "The target was Christians."

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

From Kutch to Itanagar, Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is only one emotion, it seems. Fear. Of coronavirus.

So where do poor students go for NEET coaching classes?

So where do poor students go for NEET coaching classes?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Clearly, all of the NEET coaching classes are beyond the capacity of a child from a BPL family.

Happy Birthday, Norma Jean

Happy Birthday, Norma Jean

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

While other sensational actresses became celebrities, Marilyn Monroe became an icon, incomparable even in death.

December 16 gang rape accused being given proper medical care

December 16 gang rape accused being given proper medical care

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The Tihar jail authorities on Thursday told a special court in New Delhi that one of the accused in the December 16 gang rape case is being given proper medical care in the hospital where he is admitted and the doctors there are not on strike.

Pak judge 'blackmailed' to convict Nawaz Sharif, says daughter

Pak judge 'blackmailed' to convict Nawaz Sharif, says daughter

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Imran Khan government termed the leaked video "doctored" and demanded its forensic audit, saying that "it is an attack on the judiciary."

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Kota, Rajasthan, is both a beacon for the educationally deprived and a cynical place in which 16-year-olds live in Dickensian boarding houses, while teachers drive Audis.

'Urgent need to strengthen the SAI training system'

'Urgent need to strengthen the SAI training system'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Noting that several external probes are currently underway -- including police investigation -- preliminary inquiry conducted by the district administration, inquiry by State Sports Secretary and inquiry by State Human Rights Commission, "hence it would not be appropriate to make any specific comment in this regard."

Sunanda Pushkar died of poisoning: SDM report

Sunanda Pushkar died of poisoning: SDM report

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Alok Sharma has asked police to find out the cause of poisoning and also to specifically probe murder or suicide angle.

Kokrajhar attack: Assam remains tense; slain ultra identified

Kokrajhar attack: Assam remains tense; slain ultra identified

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Sarma on Saturday visited Guwahati Medical College and Hospital to take stock of the injured who were shifted to Guwahati last night.

Thane mass murderer was stuck in debt of Rs 67 lakh

Thane mass murderer was stuck in debt of Rs 67 lakh

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

According to a senior police officer of the Thane police, Hasnain had borrowed around Rs 67 lakh from his close kin on various occasions under the pretext of doing business.

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The virus has been ahead of us till now, and we have been chasing the virus.' 'It is time we have to be a step ahead of the virus, and this is possible only by checking the oxygen level.'

A force, a firefly. Shine on Sushant

A force, a firefly. Shine on Sushant

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput came, sparkled and left for a world that will hopefully understand and treat him better, hopes Sukanya Verma.

Tamil teacher among 106 arrested for Sri Lanka blasts

Tamil teacher among 106 arrested for Sri Lanka blasts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

President Maithripala Sirisena said Friday that over 130 suspects linked to the Islamic State terror group have been operating in the country.

Delhi's dengue diktat: Don't refuse patients, charge only Rs 600 for tests

Delhi's dengue diktat: Don't refuse patients, charge only Rs 600 for tests

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Grappling with the worst dengue outbreak in five years, the Delhi government on Wednesday issued a "blanket order" giving its hospitals powers to employ more doctors and nursing staff and directed private hospitals to increase bed capacity to deal with rising cases of the vector-borne disease.

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The journey of getting used to a new way of life -- without domestic help, without the necessity of dressing up to step out and just staying cooped up indoors -- has been out of the ordinary, equal parts good, bad and ugly.

Cricket to MamataDi: Manoj Tiwary's Journey

Cricket to MamataDi: Manoj Tiwary's Journey

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'I had offers from the BJP, but my ideology is different from theirs.'

Maratha community holds silent march in Pune

Maratha community holds silent march in Pune

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Lakhs of people, including men and women, students, working professionals, lawyers and doctors from the community, participated in the march, under the umbrella of 'Maratha Kranti Muk Morcha'.

Sunanda case: Homicide not mentioned in AIIMS medical report

Sunanda case: Homicide not mentioned in AIIMS medical report

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The head of the AIIMS medical board based on whose report a murder case was registered into Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar's death, on Wednesday said the panel did not mention "homicide" in its findings and it found "poisoning" as the cause of her death.

Zakir Naik says he will not return to India this year

Zakir Naik says he will not return to India this year

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The controversial Islamic preacher also said that his remarks were being blown out of context and that he is a messenger of peace.

''BJP can't put India under their thumb'

''BJP can't put India under their thumb'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'The BJP will not be able to create dictatorship of the kind it is perhaps dreaming of.' 'We have Bengal as the biggest example.'

AAP workers incited farmer by clapping: Delhi police

AAP workers incited farmer by clapping: Delhi police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

AAP leader Kumar Vishwas said the FIR filed by the Delhi Police was false.

Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani extended till Nov 20

Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani extended till Nov 20

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

A Metropolitan Magistrate court in Mumbai extended the judicial custody of Indrani Mukerjea -- prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case -- and two others till November 20 after their week-long remand ended on Saturday.

Ex-Congress MP Rajaiah arrested for allegedly killing daughter-in-law, grandkids

Ex-Congress MP Rajaiah arrested for allegedly killing daughter-in-law, grandkids

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Charred bodies of Sarika and her three children, who died on the spot due to burn injuries were recovered on Wednesday.

Why films give me hope in these times of war

Why films give me hope in these times of war

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

>What happens when two teenagers -- one Israeli and one Palestinian -- discover that they were accidentally switched at birth? The Other Son is a wonderful vision of Israel and Palestine. There is no positive future for the region and its people without this vision, feels Aseem Chhabra.

'Rohith will become a symbol for educational reform'

'Rohith will become a symbol for educational reform'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'If you are a slave, nobody has any problem. The conflict starts when you question and ask for equal rights.'

SHOCKING: Man hangs himself at AAP rally, Kejriwal under attack

SHOCKING: Man hangs himself at AAP rally, Kejriwal under attack

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal came under attack for "utter insensitivity" in going ahead with his rally.

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

The former Naval chief said that the idea of nationalism is not restricted only to the military and its men and that booking students under such a law was 'ridiculous'.

Kanda gets interim bail till Oct 4 to attend Assembly session

Kanda gets interim bail till Oct 4 to attend Assembly session

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

After spending over an year in jail, former Haryana Minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, an accused in airhostess Geetika Sharma suicide case, was on Wednesday granted interim bail till October 4 by a Delhi court to allow him to attend the state Assembly session.

Nirbhaya rapists to be hanged on Jan 22 at 7 am

Nirbhaya rapists to be hanged on Jan 22 at 7 am

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The four death row convicts are Mukesh, Vinay Sharma, Akshay Singh and Pawan Gupta.

Why we must all read this Tharoor speech

Why we must all read this Tharoor speech

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'I can tell you, Mr Chairman, from personal experience that there is nothing sadder than witnessing a close one, a loved one with mental illness at close quarters.' 'I have lived with a victim of mental illness. Like many in that condition, very often such people are in a state of denial.'