News for 'food poisoning'

The First Person To Run Across Africa

The First Person To Run Across Africa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

A British man who calls himself the 'Hardest Geezer' has become the first person to run the entire continent of Africa after a gruelling challenge that has taken 352 days.

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The blame must be shared by the investigating agencies, the government of the day and the nation at large, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Qaeda plotted to 'poison' food in US: Report

Qaeda plotted to 'poison' food in US: Report

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Terror group Al Qaeda blamed for a failed attempt to blow up cargo planes in the United States recently is also believed to be behind a plot to "poison" food in a number of American hotels, local media reported on Wednesday.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds Carlsen in 1st game

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds Carlsen in 1st game

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Indian GM was impressive against a fancied and higher rated opponent

Prasad poisoning: Toll rises to 11, police probe suspected foul play

Prasad poisoning: Toll rises to 11, police probe suspected foul play

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy had announced assistance of Rs five lakh to the next to the kin of the deceased.

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The conclusive champion of this tournament is set to be determined on Thursday.

Is Mithun okay? Vivek Agnihotri answers...

Is Mithun okay? Vivek Agnihotri answers...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Reports that Mithun Chakraborty collapsed on location during the shooting of Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files are true.

Life-saving test kit may detect food bugs in 5 hrs

Life-saving test kit may detect food bugs in 5 hrs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

An Indian-origin researcher is leading a research team in Scotland to develop a testing kit, which will help save thousands of lives by detecting a host of fatal food-poisoning bugs in as little as five hours.

May be we need to poison Watson's food now: Whatmore

May be we need to poison Watson's food now: Whatmore

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Intimidated by the marauding Shane Watson, Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore joked that his team will either have to poison the Australian all-rounder's food or hope that he has a bad day in office in their crucial World Twenty20 Super Eight clash in Colombo on Tuesday.

Indian woman to sue Australia's largest supermarket for selling poisonous mushrooms

Indian woman to sue Australia's largest supermarket for selling poisonous mushrooms

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

The woman fell into a week-long coma and had to undergo liver transplant after consuming the poisonous mushrooms.

Who poisoned Lata Mangeshkar?

Who poisoned Lata Mangeshkar?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

I was being slowly poisoned' 'I was bed-ridden for three months and was so weak.'

Kerala mass murdererer who killed 5 was on drugs?

Kerala mass murdererer who killed 5 was on drugs?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A 23-year-old man, identified as Afan, has been arrested for allegedly killing six people, including his 13-year-old brother, in Kerala. Police suspect that Afan was under the influence of drugs and have found evidence of drug use. The murders took place across three houses in the Venjaramoodu area near the state capital. Afan's mother, who survived the attack, is hospitalized. The victims also include Afan's grandmother, a young woman said to be his lover, his paternal uncle, and his uncle's wife. Police are investigating the motive behind the murders.

7 foods you must never reheat

7 foods you must never reheat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Heating foods like potatoes and eggs can be quite harmful for the body.

Sharmila Tagore hospitalised, misses Pataudi lecture

Sharmila Tagore hospitalised, misses Pataudi lecture

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The inaugural Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi Memorial lecture was unfortunately missed by the late cricketer's immediate family members with wife Sharmila Tagore being hospitalised because of bout of food poisoning.

Coaching comes naturally to high IQ Murray: Djokovic

Coaching comes naturally to high IQ Murray: Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

While forthcoming with Murray, Djokovic was in no mood to elaborate on comments that he had been fed poisoned food while in detention during the 2022 Australian Open visa saga.

Cholera outbreak leaves 6 children dead in 5 days in MP shelter home

Cholera outbreak leaves 6 children dead in 5 days in MP shelter home

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

A high-level committee report from the district administration alleged that six children tragically passed away in the last five days, raising concerns over over-admission, mismanagement, and a possible cholera outbreak at the privately-run shelter for special children.

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'I am determined now to celebrate all festivals together.' 'People don't respond much when you try to convince them by talking about principles of secularism etc. But if we revive our shared cultural practices, specially food, we may get a better response.'

Govt, celebrities join forces to rebuild Kerala teen's dairy farm

Govt, celebrities join forces to rebuild Kerala teen's dairy farm

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Actor Jayaram, known for his love of animals, also visited the boy's house and handed over a cheque of Rs 5 lakh to buy new cows and rebuild his farm.

Team India mull lodging complaint against hotel

Team India mull lodging complaint against hotel

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

With some Indian players down with food poisoning after eating at a Johannesburg hotel during the Champions Trophy, team manager Anurag Thakur on Saturday said he would lodge a complaint with the organisers only if the concerned players give it in writing.

Madrid Open: Bencic upsets world No 1 Osaka; Djokovic in semis

Madrid Open: Bencic upsets world No 1 Osaka; Djokovic in semis

Rediff.com10 May 2019

World number one Naomi Osaka lost in three sets to unseeded Swiss Belinda Bencic in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Thursday as Simona Halep, Sloane Stephens and Kiki Bertens completed the final four line-up.

Sickened Spurs lose to West Ham

Sickened Spurs lose to West Ham

Rediff.com8 May 2006

Foxconn to gradually resume operations at TN plant

Foxconn to gradually resume operations at TN plant

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Apple supplier Foxconn Technology Group on Monday said it has implemented a range of corrective actions and will start bringing back team members gradually to the Sriperumbudur factory, which was shut down last month following a mass food-poisoning incident at the plant's offsite dormitory facility. The factory located on the outskirts of Chennai in Tamil Nadu was shut down on December 18 after workers' protests on the back of a mass-food poisoning incident at the offsite dormitory facility. "We have been working on a series of improvements to fix issues we found at the offsite dormitory facilities at Sriperumbudur and to enhance the services we provide to our employees.

Eli Lilly cuts Xigris price by 40%

Eli Lilly cuts Xigris price by 40%

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Delhi-based Eli Lilly & Company (India) Pvt Ltd has cut by 40 per cent the price of 'Xigris,' used for treating food poisoning in line with reduced customs duty.

Chess mind games: Praggnanandhaa challenges Carlsen

Chess mind games: Praggnanandhaa challenges Carlsen

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa has expressed his determination to approach the World Cup final against Magnus Carlsen with a fresh mindset.

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England indicated that they're in a position to field a playing XI in Rawalpindi against Pakistan in the opening Test.

UP juice vendor arrested for mixing urine in drinks

UP juice vendor arrested for mixing urine in drinks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

According to a police officer, the arrest was made following complaints by the public that the juice seller had been serving fruit juice to the customers after mixing human urine in it.

Stomach bug hits host of athletes at World Athletics C'ships

Stomach bug hits host of athletes at World Athletics C'ships

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

According to IAAF medics I am apparently suffering from food poisoning which has affected several other athletes in the athletes' hotel, Botswana's Isaac Makwala wrote on his Facebook page.

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Earthen ware are environment-friendly and keep the food's nutritional content intact Heat can circulate through the food in earthen pots, preserving the nutrition.

Bihar govt suspects conspiracy behind mid-day meal tragedy

Bihar govt suspects conspiracy behind mid-day meal tragedy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Under attack from the opposition over the death of 22 school children after consumption of mid-day meal at Saran, the Bihar government on Wednesday said it suspected a conspiracy behind the tragedy.

6 killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

6 killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Six people, including four policemen, were killed in southern Afghanistan by Taliban insurgents, who first poisoned their food and then launched an attack on their checkpoint.

Now a mid-day meal tragedy in Goa; 20 students fall ill

Now a mid-day meal tragedy in Goa; 20 students fall ill

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The Goa government has sent a team to take stock of the situation and ensure proper treatment for the students of St JosephHigh School in Usgao village, about 40-km from in Panaji.

Delhi 'suicide pact': 'Mother's death last year devastated them'

Delhi 'suicide pact': 'Mother's death last year devastated them'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The bodies of Sharma, 46, who worked as a carpenter at the Indian Spinal Injury Centre in Vasant Kunj for the last 28 years but had stopped working since January, and his four daughters -- Neetu, 26, Nikki, 24, Neeru, 23, and Nidhi, 20 -- were found on Friday afternoon, but they had died days earlier. According to their acquaintances, the family was very religious and they would perform prayers every day.

Pegatron factory may start ops soon, no impact on supply of iPhone15 series

Pegatron factory may start ops soon, no impact on supply of iPhone15 series

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Even as top Pegatron executives went to the factory near Chennai on Tuesday to make an assessment of the fire damage to decide on a possible date for resuming operations, sources said the impact of the closure will be minimal for Apple's iPhone production. Late in the evening sources said that the factory might be operational soon-but said they are waiting for a final update. It will also not impact the availability of the newly-launched iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, they said.

Mid-day meal horror rerun: 51 students hospitalised in Gujarat

Mid-day meal horror rerun: 51 students hospitalised in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

At least 51 students of Lolpura primary school in Kanvadi village in Anand district were hospitalised due to food poisoning, after they consumed school mid-day meals on Wednesday, officials said.

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

People had also started gathering at Mukhtar Ansari's residence in Ghazipur and there was a large deployment of security personnel around the house.

Hasina alleges she was 'slow poisoned' in jail

Hasina alleges she was 'slow poisoned' in jail

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there were attempts on her life by mixing poison with her food when she was under detention in a sub-jail during the state of emergency.

Sunanda Pushkar was poisoned: AIIMS board

Sunanda Pushkar was poisoned: AIIMS board

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Sunanda Pushkar died of 'poisoning' with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences medical board, which gave its opinion on the Federal Bureau of Investigation report on her viscera samples, unanimously concluding that there was presence of anxiety drug Alprax in her stomach.

Chess WC Final: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen 2nd game ends in draw

Chess WC Final: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen 2nd game ends in draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The second game of the Chess World Cup final between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw after 30 moves.

Why you must avoid salads and fish in the monsoon

Why you must avoid salads and fish in the monsoon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

This is the breeding season for fish, which means you are at risk of eating fish with eggs, which may lead to food poisoning, warns Delnaaz Chanduwadia.