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Another Scare For Smriti Mandhana!

Another Scare For Smriti Mandhana!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'Palash had to go to a private hospital for treatment due to a viral infection and increased acidity.'

15 seniors booked after death of Guj medical student during ragging

15 seniors booked after death of Guj medical student during ragging

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Police in Gujarat have filed an FIR against 15 medical students for the death of an 18-year-old student who allegedly died due to ragging. The victim, Anil Methaniya, a first-year MBBS student, fell unconscious and died after being made to stand for three hours during ragging by his seniors at a hostel of the college on Saturday night. The accused, all second-year MBBS students, have been suspended from their hostel and academic activities until further orders.

9 PIOs in fray for US Congress, 6 expected to win

9 PIOs in fray for US Congress, 6 expected to win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Nine Indian Americans are running for the US House of Representatives, which includes a re-election bid by six of them while three are making their maiden foray into Congressional politics.

DoctorSpeak: What You Must Know About A Heart Attack

DoctorSpeak: What You Must Know About A Heart Attack

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Dr Ruchit Shah, interventional cardiologist at Mumbai's Masina Hospital, tackles important questions related to the heart.

'Mummy Was Truly Our Universe'

'Mummy Was Truly Our Universe'

Rediff.com12 May 2024

To share your Mother's Day story with us, please mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Mother's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your mother's name and picture and your message about your mom.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

J-K leader Shah Faesal quits politics

J-K leader Shah Faesal quits politics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'Dr Shah Faesal had informed state executive members that he is not in a position to continue with political activities and wants to be freed from the responsibilities of the organisation'

As Covid cases surge, Gujarat experts warn: Don't take Omicron lightly

As Covid cases surge, Gujarat experts warn: Don't take Omicron lightly

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

A day after Gujarat recorded its highest one-day surge of 17,119 new cases, five eminent doctors who are members of the task force spoke to the media.

IAS topper's mantras for success

IAS topper's mantras for success

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

'Know everything that there is to know about India. Learn about its politics, geography...' A fascinating encounter with Dr Shah Faesal, this year's IAS topper.

Obama nominates Indian American to head USAID

Obama nominates Indian American to head USAID

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Dr Rajiv Shah, the senior-most Indian American in the Barack Obama administration, has been nominated as the administrator of the United States Agency for International Development -- the country's top foreign assistance programme.In nominating Shah, Obama said, "The mission of USAID is to advance America's interests by strengthening our relationships abroad. Rajiv brings fresh ideas and the dedication and impressive background necessary to help guide USAID."

'People know of Gujarat because of Modi'

'People know of Gujarat because of Modi'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

It's going to be Narendra Modi all the way believes Gujarat's aam janta . Sonil Dedhia finds out as he speaks to a cross-section of people in the state ahead of the upcoming polls.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

Rousing welcome for IAS topper in Srinagar

Rousing welcome for IAS topper in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Born to middle class parents in north Kashmir's Sogam village in Kupwara district, 120, km from Srinagar, Shah Faisal passed his Class 10 exam from a government school in his native village.

'There are no shortcuts to success'

'There are no shortcuts to success'

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan is thrilled that he stood second in his second attempt at cracking the prestigious UPSC civil services examination.

Indian surgeon claims surgical cure for diabetes

Indian surgeon claims surgical cure for diabetes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Dr Shashank Shah, a Pune-based bariatric surgeon, claims to have discovered a surgical cure for type II diabetes, and boasts of an impressive 90% success rate. Should Dr Shah's claims be confirmed, he stands to help solve one of modern medicine greatest dilemmas: how to thwart the growing epidemic of type II diabetes.

This good doctor walks to save the girl child

This good doctor walks to save the girl child

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The 24 hours walk is just the beginning of a moment to save the girl child. Dr Rajesh Shah has many things planned but for now his energies are focused on this 24-hours walk.

Nobody knows what is happening in Kashmir: Omar

Nobody knows what is happening in Kashmir: Omar

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The governor requested the political leaders to ask their supporters to maintain calm and not believe exaggerated and unfounded rumours being circulated all around.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Why Mumbai has scary coronavirus figures

Why Mumbai has scary coronavirus figures

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'It is a bigger challenge for Mumbai because we have a dense population and people are staying in very, very small rooms.' 'So even if there is one case, then it can spread to you know, four or five people are staying together.'

Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Do away with the table salt. A reduction in the intake of salt can help control various kidney problems.

November 1, 1984

November 1, 1984

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 34 years and 19 days later after the horrific crimes, two men were sentenced to death and life in prison for their involvement in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in which over 3,000 Sikhs were killed. It was the first verdict after the riots-related cases were reopened by a Special Investigation Team in 2015. In his novel Man With The White Beard, Shah Alam Khan recalls a calamitous time in India's history.

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'The problem here is not that one community's deity has suddenly become another community's meal.' 'Hindus and Muslims have been peacefully coexisting with their cows for centuries now.' 'The problem here is that a section of Indians has been suddenly made to realise that it makes great political sense to degrade each one of the 170 million Muslims to a potential cow-killer, lynch a few of them to keep the heat on, polarise and win elections.'