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Why Manoj is jealous of Nawaz, Pankaj, Pratik, Raj...

Why Manoj is jealous of Nawaz, Pankaj, Pratik, Raj...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'These actors have come at the right time, when cinema is changing.'

Schumacher to undergo 'secret treatment' in Paris

Schumacher to undergo 'secret treatment' in Paris

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Schumacher was taken to the Pompidou hospital in southwest Paris on Monday afternoon, Le Parisien said, without citing its sources.

How the world is helping India during its Covid crisis

How the world is helping India during its Covid crisis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

Why West Bengal's coronavirus mortality rate is high

Why West Bengal's coronavirus mortality rate is high

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Social stigma and low testing are the key reasons for the high mortality rate among COVID-19 patients in West Bengal, where the disease, like elsewhere in the country, is still an urban phenomenon, experts say. The state's Trinamool Congress government has been drawing consistent criticism from the Centre and opposition parties over the way it has tackled the pandemic, and has been accused of under-reporting data about the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

After repeatedly essaying the role of doomed lover, Dilip Kumar, a thinking actor, found it diffcult to break out of in real life. Heeding his psychoanalyst, he flirted with some frothy roles and played the swashbuckling hero with elan, recalls Dinesh Raheja.

Pak court orders release of 9 alleged terrorists

Pak court orders release of 9 alleged terrorists

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Tuesday directed the authorities to release nine alleged terrorists linked to suicide attacks on the Danish embassy and army's Surgeon General, setting aside their detention orders.

Why Bihar under-reports Covid death toll

Why Bihar under-reports Covid death toll

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Covid deaths at home, on the way to hospital or in private centres are not being counted in Bihar's official list of dead.

Women's BBL star Dottin suffers multiple cheekbone fractures

Women's BBL star Dottin suffers multiple cheekbone fractures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has suffered multiple cheekbone fractures after an on-field head clash during the Women's Big Bash League (BBL) match between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars.

Kannada hero Ramesh Arvind gets back to direction

Kannada hero Ramesh Arvind gets back to direction

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Get your low down on whats happening in Kannada cinema.

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration.

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The good old days... Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan's is a bonding that is special and rare in an industry where friendships are ephemeral. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is their sixth film together, after Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke and Sholay.

Medical devices to be treated as drugs from next fiscal

Medical devices to be treated as drugs from next fiscal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The new regime aims to bring in ease of doing business, as the NITI Aayog has proposed to do away with the need to have manufacturing licences to register medical devices or to get a certificate of compliance.

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The death toll in the US due to coronavirus on Sunday crossed 9,500, which is three times more than the number of people who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"We state that the most precious fundamental 'right to life' unconditionally embraces even an undertrial. The consideration made herein is keeping in view the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case.

Police negligence, docs' lapses led to Tabrez's death

Police negligence, docs' lapses led to Tabrez's death

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Ansari was attacked by the mob on June 17 in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district while returning from his aunt's place. He was tied to a pole and thrashed for over seven hours on charges of theft before being handed over to police.

Haryana minister Anil Vij given trial dose of indigenous vaccine

Haryana minister Anil Vij given trial dose of indigenous vaccine

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The third phase trial of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin began in the state on Friday and the 67-year old senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader was administered the trial dose at the Civil Hospital at Ambala Cantt.

Centurion Shehzad fractures skull in first Test vs New Zealand

Centurion Shehzad fractures skull in first Test vs New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad suffered a fractured skull after being hit by a bouncer during the second day of the first Test against New Zealand on Monday.

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much of a news wiz you are.

Punjab ACP dies of COVID-19, state announces Rs 50 lakh ex gratia

Punjab ACP dies of COVID-19, state announces Rs 50 lakh ex gratia

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

ACP (North) Anil Kohli breathed his last at the SPS Hospital, Ludhiana, Civil Surgeon Rajesh Bagga said. On Friday, the Punjab government had given its go-ahead to the hospital to conduct plasma therapy on the police officer.

Upset, helpless and angry: How doctors on Covid duty feel

Upset, helpless and angry: How doctors on Covid duty feel

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'This experience is horrifying. Doctors need psychiatrists to handle the trauma they are going through in the face of this pandemic'

'After two months it will come down'

'After two months it will come down'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, "The strategy of containment is important."

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Chari, 43, will serve as the commander while NASA's Tom Marshburn will be pilot and ESA's Matthias Maurer will serve as a mission specialist for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS, which is expected to launched next year.

'India will need 5 lakh ICU beds, 3.5 lakh medical staff'

'India will need 5 lakh ICU beds, 3.5 lakh medical staff'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

He pointed out that for every patient who is tested positive, there are 5 to 10 people who are positive but not tested. That means more than 15 to 20 lakh people are getting infected every day in India even now. Statistically, five per cent of the positive patients need an ICU bed, irrespective of their age. On an average, a patient in ICU spends at least 10 days there.

'Dr Death' now faces class action suit in Aus

'Dr Death' now faces class action suit in Aus

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Indian born surgeon Jayant Patel, convicted of manslaughter by a court in Brisbane, appears to be heading for more trouble as now his former patients have threatened to move a class action suit against him.

Four lose vision after botched eye surgery in Maharashtra

Four lose vision after botched eye surgery in Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Washim's civil surgeon and the doctor who performed the surgeries have been suspended.

Aus: Surgical expert testifies in Dr Patel's trial

Aus: Surgical expert testifies in Dr Patel's trial

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

A leading Australian surgeon testified on Wednesday in a case related to the death of a patient operated by Indian-American Dr Jayant Patel, labelled by media as 'Dr Death', on the eighth day of his manslaughter trial. Colorectal surgeon Dr Brian Collopy testified via video-link from Melbourne before the Brisbane Supreme Court in relation to Patel's 75-year-old patient Mervyn John Morris, according to media reports.

Do I have to come up with a sad story, asks gold medallist Arthi

Do I have to come up with a sad story, asks gold medallist Arthi

Rediff.com7 May 2019

She is displeased with the fact that government has not awarded her or even supported her.

Gym Rats, please read this!

Gym Rats, please read this!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Taking up heavy exercise without being conditioned for it may expose one to risks like rhabdo.

Maradona has facial surgery after pet dog bite

Maradona has facial surgery after pet dog bite

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Argentina's World Cup coach Diego Maradona was bitten on his face by one of his dogs and had surgery at a clinic, local media reported in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Maradona, taken to Los Arcos clinic during the early hours, was not seriously hurt and is expected to return home later in the day, the broadcaster Cronica said.

Rajesh Khanna among America's top ophthalmologists

Rajesh Khanna among America's top ophthalmologists

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

Khanna, 42, the founder and medical director of the Khanna Institute of Lasik and Refractive Surgery in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and a practicing eye surgeon for over 15 years, has also been voted the Best Lasik Surgeon by consumers in Los Angeles.

Warning! Menopause could lead to heart disease

Warning! Menopause could lead to heart disease

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Increasing age, declining metabolism and weight gain contributes to high blood pressure, leading to heart diseases, warns Dr Naresh Trehan.

Bairstow replaces injured Hales in England T20 squad

Bairstow replaces injured Hales in England T20 squad

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Opener Alex Hales was ruled out of Sunday's third and final ODI and the T20 series, starting on Thursday, against the hosts after breaking his right hand during the second ODI in Cuttack on Thursday.

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

As cinemas remain shut and watching movies on big screen still a distant dream, OTT platforms are keeping us distracted from the pandemic with its steady supply of content.

'Flintoff may need artificial knee'

'Flintoff may need artificial knee'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

England's hero at Lord's, Andrew Flintoff, could end up needing artificial knee if he is not managed with care, feels a leading knee surgeon.

Yuki ready for another plunge after almost quitting tennis

Yuki ready for another plunge after almost quitting tennis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

An unresponsive treatment and the monotony of the long rehabilitation almost convinced Yuki Bhambri to hang his racquet for good but a voice within kept telling him that he could still pursue the game he is so passionate about.

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

COMING UP: June movie releases

COMING UP: June movie releases

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

In the mix of masala flicks that will release this month, including Bharat, there is a serious Ayushmann Khurrana movie as well!

Injured England opener Hales to return home

Injured England opener Hales to return home

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

England opener Alex Hales will miss the remainder of the India tour and will return home following an injury to his right hand during the second one-day international in Cuttack on Thursday.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.