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Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Maria Sharapova was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Newport

Florida Governor Slams H-1B Visas As 'Total Scam'

Florida Governor Slams H-1B Visas As 'Total Scam'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Most of them (H-1Bs) are from one country, India, there's a cottage industry about how all those people make money off this system.'

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Registering the agreement for sale remains the most reliable way for a homebuyer to secure their legal and financial interests.

Jacintha Saldanha laid to rest

Jacintha Saldanha laid to rest

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The body of Jacintha Saldanha was laid to rest at the Our Lady of Health Church at Shirva, Udupi on Monday. The funeral took place amidst a large congegration of mourners.

Prankster Aussie DJ to attend Saldanha's inquest

Prankster Aussie DJ to attend Saldanha's inquest

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

One of the two Australian radio DJs involved in a prank phone call to a British hospital treating pregnant Kate Middleton will appear at the inquest of the India-born nurse who was found hanged in London.

Jacintha Saldanha's funeral on Sunday

Jacintha Saldanha's funeral on Sunday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

The body will be flown into Mangalore on Sunday morning and the funeral will be held the same day, according to family members.

Jacintha Saldanha's body arrives in Mangalore

Jacintha Saldanha's body arrives in Mangalore

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

The outpouring of grief was immense at Mangalore and Udupi when the body of Jacintha Saldanha arrived here on Sunday.

'Garlic naan out': It's a gluten-free diet for Stoinis

'Garlic naan out': It's a gluten-free diet for Stoinis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Aussie all-rounder 'invests' in himself with help of a Mumbaii-born chef Velton Saldanha.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

Is That India's Tallest LIVING Christmas Tree?

Is That India's Tallest LIVING Christmas Tree?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

If you're in Mumbai, go visit India's tallest fully decorated natural Christmas tree.

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

His Brazilian fans loved him for his idiosyncratic personality and unapologetic nationalism. He liked to say he was born with victory at his side and was rarely shy to challenge those who said his teams were too defensive.

Like Lara Dutta's new look? VOTE!

Like Lara Dutta's new look? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Lara Dutta decided to make the most of salons opening up in Mumbai after 97 days of lockdown.

Pawar takes a dig at UP ministers quitting BJP

Pawar takes a dig at UP ministers quitting BJP

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

His remarks come amid BJP ministers and legislators quitting the party in UP ahead of the crucial Assembly polls in the state.

Key mantra for India's pharma sector in 2023

Key mantra for India's pharma sector in 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Reinvent and innovate will be the key mantra for the Indian pharma industry in the New Year as the 'pharmacy of the world' looks to move from volume to value leadership, amid emerging challenges of inflation and pricing pressures in the global markets. While R&D investment, market competitiveness, regulatory scrutiny, and domestic price regulations are expected to shape the growth of generics and injectable products, concerns such as price control and customs duties on medical equipment will continue to bother the healthcare industry in 2023. The industry believes that in view of India's G20 Presidency, digital health innovation, achieving universal health coverage, improving healthcare infrastructure and delivery will continue to be the key driving factors in 2023.

Pix: When Ranveer brought out Deepika's wild side

Pix: When Ranveer brought out Deepika's wild side

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The newly weds are setting new fashion goals.

Indian-origin nurse duped in Kate prank call found dead

Indian-origin nurse duped in Kate prank call found dead

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse who was duped into transferring a hoax call that gave away information on pregnant Kate Middleton's medical condition to Australian radio presenters was Friday found dead in a suspected suicide.

We'll like to get answers: Hoax call nurse's family

We'll like to get answers: Hoax call nurse's family

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The distraught family of an Indian-origin nurse, who got caught up in a prank call made to a hospital treating Prince William's wife Kate, believe she died of shame after falling for the hoax. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead at the nurses' quarters next to the private King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, central London on Friday.

Goa tourism minister dies following a massive heart attack

Goa tourism minister dies following a massive heart attack

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Goa Tourism Minister Matanhy Saldanha died at a hospital in Panaji after suffering a massive heart attack in the wee hours of Wednesday.

'Do you think the Christians will not fight back?'

'Do you think the Christians will not fight back?'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

If religious fanaticism in Afghanistan is being treated as an act of terror, then I do not see any reason why attacks on churches should not come under the same purview, says Justice M F Saldanha

Australian royal prank DJ settles lawsuit, resigns

Australian royal prank DJ settles lawsuit, resigns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

An Australian DJ involved in a royal prank call to a premier London hospital that resulted in the death of an Indian-origin nurse has settled her lawsuit with the radio network and resigned.

TMC's entry perks up race for Goa Assembly polls

TMC's entry perks up race for Goa Assembly polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Elections to the 40-member Goa Assembly are due in two months. Recent visits by Banerjee, Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi heated up things in the otherwise "susegad" atmosphere in the small state.

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Association of Democratic Reforms said Goa has set a unique record, which is "unparalleled" in the history of Indian democracy.

Drug to treat mild, moderate COVID-19 launched in India

Drug to treat mild, moderate COVID-19 launched in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

FabiFlu is the first oral favipiravir-approved medication in India for the treatment of COVID-19. Favipiravir can be used for coronavirus patients with co-morbid conditions such as diabetes and heart disease with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.

Aus court rejects radio station's plea to stop probe in royal prank call

Aus court rejects radio station's plea to stop probe in royal prank call

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

An Australian court on Thursday rejected the 2Day FM station's petition, paving the way for the country's media watchdog to conclude its probe into handling of a royal prank call by the Sydney-based radio station that led to the death of an Indian-origin nurse in the United Kingdom.

Australian DJ wishes she had tried harder to stop royal prank from being aired

Australian DJ wishes she had tried harder to stop royal prank from being aired

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

One of the two Australian radio jockeys, involved in a hoax call to a United Kingdom hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton that apparently led to the suicide of an Indian-origin nurse, has said she was depressed and ashamed of herself and the prank call should never have been aired.

Moral victory for homosexuals? It is hardly one

Moral victory for homosexuals? It is hardly one

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Section 377, which banned gay relations, also used to be invoked to protect minors against sexual abuse

With Covid surge, FabiFlu becomes most sold drug in India

With Covid surge, FabiFlu becomes most sold drug in India

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Drugs that are used to treat Covid or used by people as immunity boosters have seen a jump in sales and, in turn, rankings.

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

An Australia court on Wednesday ruled that the two DJs broke the law in a hoax call to a UK hospital

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

DeMo@Ground Zero: 'No savings, no profits, only losses'

DeMo@Ground Zero: 'No savings, no profits, only losses'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'After household expenses, we are left with nothing...' 'Sometimes I think it is better to shut the store...'

Nurse's death 'tragic', 'unforeseeable': Radio station

Nurse's death 'tragic', 'unforeseeable': Radio station

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

The owners of the Australian radio station that carried out the prank call which apparently led to an Indian-origin nurse's suicide said today that the tragedy was 'unforeseeable', promising immediate action and review of broadcasting processes.

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'TMC was calling me, AAP was also calling me.' 'But my supporters helped me realise that the people of Goa are backing the Congress this time to defeat the BJP.'

Indian nurse's family gets no answer from hospital

Indian nurse's family gets no answer from hospital

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

The family of the Indian-origin nurse, who committed suicide after answering a hoax phone call about the Duchess of Cambridge, has received no answers for 40 questions that they sent to her hospital bosses.

Hoax call: Nurse was found hanging, had injuries on wrist

Hoax call: Nurse was found hanging, had injuries on wrist

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, who died after being duped by a prank call to a United Kingdom hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton, was found hanging in her room with injuries on one of her wrists and left behind three notes, police said on Thursday, ruling out any 'suspicious circumstances'.

Royal hoax nurse's family struggle with legal bills

Royal hoax nurse's family struggle with legal bills

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The family of the India-born nurse, who is believed to have committed suicide after receiving a hoax call on Kate Middleton's pregnancy, is struggling with the prospect of massive legal bills to uncover the truth.

Nurse death: No charges for DJs involved in hoax call

Nurse death: No charges for DJs involved in hoax call

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

No charges will be brought against two Australian DJs over a hoax call to a British hospital treating Prince William's wife Kate that led to the suicide of a Indian-origin nurse, the Crown Prosecution Service said on Friday.

India-born UK nurse blamed Australian DJs in suicide note

India-born UK nurse blamed Australian DJs in suicide note

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

The India-born nurse found hanged in London, days after a prank radio call by two Australian DJs to a UK hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton, has directly blamed them for her death in a suicide note.

Criminal charges for UK royal hoax callers?

Criminal charges for UK royal hoax callers?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

UK prosecutors are considering whether to press charges over a royal hoax call that led to the apparent suicide of an Indian-origin nurse.

Royal hoax call: Nurse blamed DJs for death

Royal hoax call: Nurse blamed DJs for death

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, who was found dead after a hoax call to a United Kingdom hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Kate, left a note blaming the two Australian DJs behind the prank for her tragic death.

Hoax call tragedy: Nurse criticised hospital staff

Hoax call tragedy: Nurse criticised hospital staff

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, found dead after a hoax call to the hospital treating Princess Kate, has criticised her senior colleagues in one of the three emotional suicide notes she left behind, a media report said on Friday. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, wrote three emotional notes revealing the anguish that led to her suicide after she was duped by two Australian DJs into believing they were royalty.