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Livermore to escape ban for cocaine use

Livermore to escape ban for cocaine use

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore, who tested positive for cocaine in April, is set to avoid a ban due to extenuating circumstances, British media reported on Wednesday.

Four more babies die at Malda hospital

Four more babies die at Malda hospital

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The babies were underweight and the deaths were caused by septicaemia, said the official at the hospital where the new 27-bedded neo-natal unit was functioning for the third day.

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Even if the government didn't plan for demonetisation properly, it could have taken steps on a war footing later to ensure the situation improves.

10 Best Films From Around The World

10 Best Films From Around The World

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A beautiful documentary from Delhi. A shocking satire that spares no one. A thriller about a serial killer in Iran. A Pakistan film about family secrets... Aseem Chhabra lists the best films he saw in Cannes.

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients.

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The fire broke out at the Sunrise Hospital in the Dreams Mall building in Bhandup area shortly after midnight, the official said. Around 70 patients were rescued, he added.

Freebies get KCR a second term in power

Freebies get KCR a second term in power

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The TRS ensured that each citizen of Telangana is taken care of from cradle to grave.

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Here's a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

53 infants dead in 11 days at Odisha's Sishu Bhavan

53 infants dead in 11 days at Odisha's Sishu Bhavan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The shocking death of 53 infants in the last 11 days at Sishu Bhavan in Cuttack have raised questions about poor infrastructure and shortage of doctors in major hospitals in Odisha.

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Rediff.com19 May 2020

"I have only Rs 200 left with me. I have not even got the refund for the cancelled ticket. We don't have agricultural land back home. I know it will be hard there, but I will be with my family. I am happy having 'roti and chutney' with them," says Jitendra Mahto, a migrant.

CNG blast in ambulance kills day-old baby in Thane

CNG blast in ambulance kills day-old baby in Thane

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

In a tragic incident, a newborn girl was charred to death in fire after an explosion in the CNG kit of an ambulance, an official said on Friday.

Ahmedabad: Baby dies after woman delivers on footpath outside

Ahmedabad: Baby dies after woman delivers on footpath outside

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A newborn baby died in Ahmedabad on Tuesday shortly after being born on the footpath outside a government hospital, with the mother alleging that hospital authorities denied her admission seeking proof of her marriage.

Baby dies after doctor 'refuses' treatment for want of cash

Baby dies after doctor 'refuses' treatment for want of cash

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

On November 8, Sharma's wife Kiran, who was pregnant, was admitted to the nursing home for tests, including sonography. She was expected to deliver a baby around December 7. On November 9, Kiran went into labour prematurely and gave birth to a boy at home before she could be taken to hospital. Afterwards the mother and the boy were rushed to the nursing home.

What has bangles and silver got to do with pregnancy?

What has bangles and silver got to do with pregnancy?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

In her book For For Bumpier Times: An Indian Mother's Guide to 101 Pregnancy & Childcare Practices, Lakshmy Ramanathan attempts to capture the complexities of being pregnant in our society and to arm you with information that enables you to make empowered decisions.

Why is Modi telling us to remember something we haven't been allowed to forget?

Why is Modi telling us to remember something we haven't been allowed to forget?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Have we been allowed to forget Partition? Isn't Partition the reason many Hindus cannot bring themselves to trust Muslims? So many Muslims born after 1947 have told me with anguish: "How long will we be blamed for Partition?" notes Jyoti Punwani.

Why did 65 infants die in Odisha?

Why did 65 infants die in Odisha?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'I kept begging the doctors to put my three year old on the ventilator. But the doctors and nurses kept saying no ventilator was available. When the breathing apparatus ultimately became available, it was too late.'

Many new-born children died during doctors' strike: Govt tells HC

Many new-born children died during doctors' strike: Govt tells HC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said that it was sad to find that several newborn children were among those who died during the week-long strike by doctors in the state last month.

Why leaders shouldn't be scared of revolts

Why leaders shouldn't be scared of revolts

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'Through his conversation with Yama, Nachiketa helped society grapple with a bunch of knotty issues, just as many of the ongoing conflicts could do today,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The Centre has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the circumstances leading to the violence.

Bihar flood toll reaches 156, twins born on boat

Bihar flood toll reaches 156, twins born on boat

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

5.56 lakh people have been rescued so far from the 12 flood-affected districts. The government is plying 2,821 boats for evacuation.

'We should not think just about ourselves'

'We should not think just about ourselves'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Every morning, when I had to step out, my wife would cry.' 'I would tell her that if I don't do it, many people will suffer; many people would die.'

91 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia

91 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The quake occurred in the early evening after sunset and was the second powerful temblor on Lombok in a week.

'I still don't know who the girl in black bikini is!'

'I still don't know who the girl in black bikini is!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'For men to find their centre of gravity, it will only come when they are settled in their head.'

Baby wrongly declared dead by Max Hospital passes away

Baby wrongly declared dead by Max Hospital passes away

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A panel formed by the Delhi government to look into the case on Tuesday found Max Hospital guilty of not following prescribed medical norms in dealing with newborn infants.

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Who were they? What led them to mass murder?

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Don't get bullied into doing anything that does not make you uncomfortable. The key is truly to trust yourself and your instinct.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Doctor who went where no one wanted to go

Doctor who went where no one wanted to go

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

It is not uncommon to see patients in Odisha being carried to hospitals on cots for miles. Recently, this picture was reversed when a doctor carried a pregnant woman to hospital on a cot for 12 km.

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Zika virus, an alarming and disturbing infection that may be linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains, is spreading through the Americas. But what is the virus, how is it spread and how can people minimise the chances of catching it?

The truth behind health ministry's tall claims

The truth behind health ministry's tall claims

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Modi government's health ministry is good at making new claims but there is no visible sign of any new programme being initiated, finds out Manoj K.

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Devdutt Pattanaik, who has simplified the ancient Indian scriptures for millions of readers, highlights what our scriptures have to say about homosexuals and transgenders.

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The overall winners will be announced on October 15 at an awards ceremony in the Natural History Museum's iconic Hintze Hall.

Niti Aayog's wrong prescription

Niti Aayog's wrong prescription

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Taking away free healthcare facilities, as recommended by the Aayog, would place a huge burden on the people, especially in rural areas, says Devanik Saha.

The VERY BEST of Sridevi

The VERY BEST of Sridevi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Half a dozen reasons why Sridevi is to the camera born. Sreehari Nair lists them out.

India slashes health budget, already one of the world's lowest

India slashes health budget, already one of the world's lowest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The United Nations estimates about one third of the world's 1.2 billion poorest people live in India

The conqueror-king Kareena's son is named after

The conqueror-king Kareena's son is named after

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

When Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor-Khan decided to name their firstborn Taimur, Syed Firdaus Ashraf delved into history to bring back into focus the fierce warrior king who bore that name many centuries ago.

3 reasons why the young must buy health insurance

3 reasons why the young must buy health insurance

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Irrespective of your age and how good your health has been, the right time to get a health insurance is NOW, says Mukesh Kumar, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company

'My daughter Gauri was like my mother'

'My daughter Gauri was like my mother'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

'She hasn't done anything wrong; she fought against the bad, she fought for justice.' 'So, I know she will get justice one day.'

The Performance of the Year

The Performance of the Year

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Gajraj Rao's performance in Badhaai Ho is the finest by an actor in a Hindi film this year, applauds Sreehari Nair.

A dead child, a world gone mad

A dead child, a world gone mad

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

If Aylan Kurdi was a Bangladeshi boy on the border with Assam or West Bengal, would you call him an infiltrator, asks Mango Indian.