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Kerala mom gets nod to visit Yemen to save daughter from gallows

Kerala mom gets nod to visit Yemen to save daughter from gallows

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Delhi high court on Tuesday permitted the mother of a Kerala woman, who is on death row in Yemen for killing a Yemeni national, to travel to the West Asian country to negotiate about blood money with the victim's family and save her daughter from the gallows.

'It's heartbreaking and shocking': Richardson mourns death of Sherin

'It's heartbreaking and shocking': Richardson mourns death of Sherin

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Sherin was confirmed dead by US police on Tuesday after over two weeks of investigation. She was missing since October 7.

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The wave of deaths, one-third of which has come from the world's financial capital of New York and neighbouring New Jersey and Connecticut, has had a devastating impact on American economy which has now gone into recession with an unprecedented over 35 million losing their jobs in the last three months.

Will Monsoon Session Be Another Washout?

Will Monsoon Session Be Another Washout?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The productivity of the Budget session was abysmal. The Lok Sabha functioned for 33% of its scheduled time (46 hours); the Rajya Sabha 24% (32 hours).

70-year-old Telangana RTI activist found dead in stone quarry, 3 held

70-year-old Telangana RTI activist found dead in stone quarry, 3 held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

He allegedly hired a contract killing gang to eliminate Ramakrishnaiah, a police official said.

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, more than 4,000 people in the US have died due to COVID-19 and nearly 190,000 have been infected by it.

How reliable is India's data on COVID-19 deaths?

How reliable is India's data on COVID-19 deaths?

Rediff.com31 May 2020

It is necessary to have a dramatic increase in the number of rapid tests for COVID-19 conducted on a large number of people and that should become the basis for estimating the morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19, not relying only on hospital reports, says Professor K Srinivasan.

These Ukrainians Won't Board A Bus Again

These Ukrainians Won't Board A Bus Again

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

On Friday, February 25, it will be a year into Russia's invasion. Fighting now amounts to attritional duels of artillery and infantry assaults, with neither side making significant gains. But Ukrainians daily pay the price with their lives as Russian missiles and rockets levy a toll of death and destruction.

Maha records 25 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; 9 in Mumbai

Maha records 25 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; 9 in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

"Both the number of new patients and that of deaths are highest for a single day so far," an official said. 79 persons tested positive for COVID-19 during the day, taking the number of such cases in the country's financial capital to 775, the civic body said.

'Death rate is very, very, very, very high'

'Death rate is very, very, very, very high'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'If the government published the actual number, people will start crying on the road.'

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

'We weren't told her death was the result of a hoax call'

'We weren't told her death was the result of a hoax call'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Vicky Nanjappa talks to the family of 46-year-old nurse Jacintha Saldanah, who was found dead in her hospital quarters in central London

COVID-19 death toll rises to 324, total cases climb to 9,352

COVID-19 death toll rises to 324, total cases climb to 9,352

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

According to the ministry, Maharashtra remained at the top with the total cases at 1,985, including 217 patients who have recovered/discharged and 149 patients died.

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The second wave was more virulent, more aggressive, more transmissible.'

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Eighty-six deaths were reported in mainland China with 3,399 fresh cases from 31 provincial-level regions, the country's National Health Commission said on Saturday.

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.'

Bill on uniform civil code not listed for monsoon session of Parliament

Bill on uniform civil code not listed for monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The government on Thursday listed bills on personal data protection, to amend forest conservation laws and on the contentious ordinance on Delhi services for the monsoon session of Parliament beginning next week.

What you must know about Mumbai's COVID-19 deaths

What you must know about Mumbai's COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'65 per cent were males.' 'Age group of deaths: More were seen from age 51 to 70.' 'Saw some deaths from age 21 to the 40s.' 'About 76 to 77 per cent of patient deaths had some kind of a comorbidity.' 'The main comorbidities were the presence of diabetes, hypertension, some kind of heart diseases.'

Pathirana is no Malinga copycat, says childhood coach

Pathirana is no Malinga copycat, says childhood coach

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'He has talent and he will go a long way if supported properly. But he is just beginning, so don't compare him with legends like Lasith Malinga or Chaminda Vaas.'

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Ashish Jha, the head of Harvard's Global Health Institute, said the 200,000 death toll is "not just a guess". Currently 800-1000 people are dying daily in America from the virus and all data suggest that the situation is going to get worse.

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

"While you were squeezing the life out of your wife, your children can be heard crying in the background for their mummy. It is clear that they heard what was going on and knew that she was being hurt by you," the judge noted in his sentencing remarks.

Kolkata: Angry parents ransack school after girl's death

Kolkata: Angry parents ransack school after girl's death

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Guardians of students on Thursday ransacked the office premises of Christ Church Girls High School in Dum Dum after the death of a Class V girl in Kolkata.

Foster mom denies any involvement in Sherin's death

Foster mom denies any involvement in Sherin's death

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

She was 'interrogated for hours by several officers with no attorney present' a few days later.

Indian student buried alive by boyfriend in Australia in 'act of revenge'

Indian student buried alive by boyfriend in Australia in 'act of revenge'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Singh initially denied murder, saying Kaur had committed suicide and that he had buried the body, but pleaded guilty before he was due to stand trial earlier this year.

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The government, every year, hides behind the mystery of the disease, linking it with litchis, and does not confess malnutrition as the prime cause, points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Cancer Tests You Must Do

Cancer Tests You Must Do

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Dr Minish Jain, director of medical oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic highlights the need and importance of early screening to detect and prevent cancer.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

Parliament to take up Delhi services bill this week

Parliament to take up Delhi services bill this week

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The monsoon session of Parliament which saw many disruptions since it began on July 20 over the Manipur violence issue, is set to become more turbulent with the government likely to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Delhi services ordinance.

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Rediff.com22 May 2018

A total of 116 persons, who had come in contact with some of the infected persons, have been put under quarantine-- 94 in their homes and 22 in various hospitals, the sources said.

Kejriwal bats for Bharat Ratna for doctors who fought COVID

Kejriwal bats for Bharat Ratna for doctors who fought COVID

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

As many as 730 doctors have succumbed to coronavirus infection during the second wave, according to data available by the Indian Medical Association in mid-June.

UK royal hoax RJ speaks about death threats

UK royal hoax RJ speaks about death threats

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

An Australian radio jockey, who took part in the infamous 2012 'royal hoax call' after which an Indian-origin nurse was found hanged, on Tuesday spoke about her own fears as she received a series of death threats in the aftermath of the incident.

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'This is about children caring for their parents and helping them with assistance.'

BMC to acquire 100 beds of pvt hospitals in each Mumbai ward

BMC to acquire 100 beds of pvt hospitals in each Mumbai ward

Rediff.com21 May 2020

This will facilitate availability of at least 2,400 more beds for patients in the city, the BMC said.

UK: Indian woman hammered to death by husband

UK: Indian woman hammered to death by husband

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

An Indian woman, who recently came to England, was hammered to death allegedly by her husband in Peterborough in east England. Chitradevi Chandran (31), was rushed to the District Hospital with serious head injuries on Saturday morning, but was later shifted to Addenbrooke's Hospital where she died on Monday.

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Portugal's shortage of health staff, especially those specialising in gynaecology and obstetrics, has led to the government considering hiring from abroad.

Maharashtra's 'Dr Death' confesses to killing 6

Maharashtra's 'Dr Death' confesses to killing 6

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Dr Santosh Pol -- now being called 'Dr Death' -- has confessed to murdering five women and a man.

UK PM says doctors prepared for his death in COVID-19 battle

UK PM says doctors prepared for his death in COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com3 May 2020

They gave me a face mask so I got litres and litres of oxygen and for a long time I had that and the little nose jobbie, Boris said.

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'Rapists do have families. I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.' 'They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.' 'Why don't we show it that way?'