News for 'suicide note'

SCARY! 59,000 farmer suicides linked to climate change

SCARY! 59,000 farmer suicides linked to climate change

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'The number of deaths attributable to warming is likely to rise in the future.'

Tunisha Sharma death: Court sends Sheezan Khan to two-day police custody

Tunisha Sharma death: Court sends Sheezan Khan to two-day police custody

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Earlier in the day, Sheezan was presented in the court by the Waliv police, which sought to get his remand extended.

WB: Ex-Rajya Sabha VC and CPI-M MLA jumps to death

WB: Ex-Rajya Sabha VC and CPI-M MLA jumps to death

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Six-time Communist Party of India-Marxist legislator and former Rajya Sabha vice-chairman Mostafa Bin Quasem on Sunday allegedly committed suicide by leaping to death from the fourth floor of the MLA hostel in Kolkata.

Kejriwal gets a boost in Karnataka with influential farmers leader joining AAP

Kejriwal gets a boost in Karnataka with influential farmers leader joining AAP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Kejriwal said the previous Congress government was called "20 per cent commission government" and the current Bharatiya Janata Party government "40 per cent commission government."

I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK court

I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK court

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, told a UK court on Thursday that he could be in England for years as some ongoing proceedings prevent his extradition. The 52-year-old former billionaire appeared for a hearing at Barkingside Magistrates' Court in east London via video link from Thameside prison in relation legal costs, or fines, amounting to GBP 150,247.00, accrued over his failed extradition appeal proceedings in the London high court. Dressed in a pink prison-issue outfit and sporting a moustache, a plump and bald Nirav addressed the three-member magistrates' bench to reveal that he had complied with the previous court direction to pay in GBP 10,000 per month towards the fines.

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'He said the N D Studios wasn't functioning, shootings were not happening.'

Another protesting farmer dies after consuming poison

Another protesting farmer dies after consuming poison

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The deceased has been identified as Jai Bhagwan Rana (42), a resident of Pakasma village in Rohtak district of Haryana. He had consumed Sulphas tablets at the farmers' protest site at Tikri on Tuesday, they said.

Diaries, notes seized from Kolkata 'horror' house

Diaries, notes seized from Kolkata 'horror' house

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Doctors examined the house-owner's 45-year-old son and sole living family member Partho De, who had been living with the skeleton of his sister and those of two dogs for the past six months.

'No matter what, we will achieve Telangana'

'No matter what, we will achieve Telangana'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

M Agamani, the leader of the Osmania University Joint Action Committee, says that things on the campus are getting depressing, but that won't act as a deterrent to stop their fight for Telangana.

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Actor Kushal Punjabi, who appeared in films such as Kaal and Lakshya as well as the reality show Fear Factor, was found dead in his Bandra apartment, in north west Mumbai, in the early hours of Friday, police said.

Sanjay Valvani, New York hedge fund exec found dead in apparent suicide

Sanjay Valvani, New York hedge fund exec found dead in apparent suicide

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Prosecutors unveiled charges against Valvani alleging he fraudulently made $25 million by getting advance information about US Food and Drug Administration approvals of generic drug applications

Girl jumps to death from CBSE building

Girl jumps to death from CBSE building

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

A suicide note left by her said she was committing suicide because of her repeated failure in class tenth examinations.

Gang-rape victim's father kills self over UP police's inaction, 2 suspended

Gang-rape victim's father kills self over UP police's inaction, 2 suspended

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A man hanged himself allegedly over the delay by the police in probing the gang-rape of his 15-year-old daughter. A station house officer and another policeman were suspended on Tuesday, the police said.

Kadak Singh Review: Requiem For The Moaner

Kadak Singh Review: Requiem For The Moaner

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

ITo steer clear of sanctimonious newspaper stories all your life, and then be saddled with movies like Kadak Singh -- now there's a rotten bit of luck worth moaning about, sighs Sreehari Nair.

India accounts for 10% of world's suicides

India accounts for 10% of world's suicides

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

A study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences revealed that nearly 3 per cent of the suicides in Bangalore involve children below the age of 16.

Mumbai: IIT student commits suicide

Mumbai: IIT student commits suicide

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

Gupta, who was pursuing his Phd at the prestigious institute, left a note saying he was taking the extreme step due to some personal reasons and added that no one else was responsible for it, they added.

IIT aspirant from Bihar hangs self in Kota hostel room

IIT aspirant from Bihar hangs self in Kota hostel room

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The reason behind the suicide was yet to be ascertained as no suicide note was found, police said.

Of Borge's death and why fear is the key

Of Borge's death and why fear is the key

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Being beaten up in police custody is more common than being killed by police in what they call encounters which are almost invariably staged. And policing, we are told, is always like that. It ought not to be. That fear is what we, as claims to be a part of the civilised world, need to take note of. That is a common man's biggest crisis when dealing with the police and policemen.

Market crash triggering suicidal tendencies

Market crash triggering suicidal tendencies

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

The sudden stock market crash has triggered severe depressesion among a number of investors and some have developed suicidal tendencies, according to a noted pysciatarist in Ahmedabad.

Actor acquitted

Actor acquitted

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Actor Navin Nischol, who was charged with abetting the suicide of his wife, acquitted by a sessions court in Mumbai on Tuesday.Geetanjali Nischol, who hung herself at her house at Mahim in central Mumbai in May 2008, had held Navin and his elder brother Praveen responsible for her decision to end life.

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'

Shinde's Maratha Reservation Dilemma

Shinde's Maratha Reservation Dilemma

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Any move of the present government to appease the Marathas may boomerang. Eknath Shinde is a worried man with the agitation not having an easy solution, notes Ramesh Menon.

Writer Ashok Vajpeyi returns D.Lit to protest Dalit student's suicide

Writer Ashok Vajpeyi returns D.Lit to protest Dalit student's suicide

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The noted writer, who was awarded D.Lit (Doctor of Letters, honoris causa) by the Central University of Hyderabad few years ago, said the institution has "acted against human dignity and knowledge."

Tharoor charged with abetment to suicide in Sunanda Pushkar death

Tharoor charged with abetment to suicide in Sunanda Pushkar death

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Shashi Tharoor called the chargesheet "preposterous" and said he intends to contest it "vigorously".

CBI files charge sheet in Jiah Khan suicide case

CBI files charge sheet in Jiah Khan suicide case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The Central Bureau of Investigation on filed its charge sheet in model-actress Jiah Khan suicide case in which actor Suraj Pancholi, the son of Bollywood couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, is an accused.

No police custody, Arnab Goswami sent to 14-day judicial remand

No police custody, Arnab Goswami sent to 14-day judicial remand

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The police had sought Goswami's custody for 14 days, but the court held that custodial interrogation was not required. After the court remanded Goswami in judicial custody, his lawyers Aabad Ponda and Gaurav Parkar filed an application seeking bail.

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

Jiah Khan's mother blames Pancholis for her suicide

Jiah Khan's mother blames Pancholis for her suicide

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The latest on Jiah Khan's suicide is a six page letter that Jiah's family has apparently found by her bedside.

Cops probing murder angle in woman officer's death

Cops probing murder angle in woman officer's death

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

The investigators are also not giving much credence to the 'computer-printed and unsigned suicide note', which was recovered.

Delhi: 50-yr-old kills self at Janakpuri's tower

Delhi: 50-yr-old kills self at Janakpuri's tower

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Ramesh Kohli, a technical officer at the prestigious National Physical Laboratory in Delhi, was suffering from a long bout of depression and this drove him to death, police said. He, however, left no suicide note.

PIX: Friends, family at Jiah Khan's funeral

PIX: Friends, family at Jiah Khan's funeral

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The 25-year-old actress was found dead in her Juhu home on June 4.

UPA restructuring needed, Pawar should lead alliance: Raut

UPA restructuring needed, Pawar should lead alliance: Raut

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The future of this alliance would depend on the sacrifice and liberality of the Congress, he said.

CISF constable found dead at Rashtrapati Bhavan

CISF constable found dead at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

The incident took place overnight and was reported to police by Kumar's colleagues.

Sebi slaps Rs 26-cr penalty on Coffee Day

Sebi slaps Rs 26-cr penalty on Coffee Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Tuesday imposed a penalty of Rs 26 crore on Coffee Day Enterprises (CDEL) for alleged violation of securities laws. The regulator also directed the company to initiate steps to recover dues of Rs 3,535 crore-the amount diverted from seven subsidiaries of CDEL to Mysore Amalgamated Coffee Estates (MACEL). Affirming the violations of the Sebi (Prevention of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices) Regulations and Sebi (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, whole-time member Ashwani Bhatia said the listed company was being run like a personal fiefdom with no checks and balances in place.

Questioned after boy was burnt alive, jawan shoots himself

Questioned after boy was burnt alive, jawan shoots himself

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

An army jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at Mehdipatnam Garrison area in Hyderabad on Monday, the police said. Appala Raju, Lance Naik, shot himself with his service rifle at around 4 am, a senior police officer attached to Special Branch of Hyderabad city police said.

Kate hoax call: Nurse's body flown to India

Kate hoax call: Nurse's body flown to India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The body of an Indian-origin nurse, who died after being duped by a prank call to a United Kingdom hospital treating a pregnant Princess Kate, was on Friday flown to India, official sources said, amid reports that the mum-of-two had criticised her senior colleagues in one of the three emotional suicide notes she left behind.

Charudatta suicide case: FIR filed against Tata Steel official

Charudatta suicide case: FIR filed against Tata Steel official

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The 57-year-old Charudatta, a Tata Steel official, was constantly humiliated and harassed between May 2012 and May 2013 following which he took the drastic decision to end his life.

Indian-origin man and wife murdered for 2 mobiles, watches

Indian-origin man and wife murdered for 2 mobiles, watches

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Indian-origin Avtar Singh Kolar and his wife Carole Kolar were bludgeoned to death in a lump hammer attack in their Birmingham home earlier this month for just two mobile phones and two watches, a media report on Thursday said.

Another Vyapam death: Trainee woman cop's body found

Another Vyapam death: Trainee woman cop's body found

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Anamika Sikarwar, who's body was found, got selected as sub-inspector in an exam conducted by Vyapam.

What an injustice!

What an injustice!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004