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PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

On Wednesday, tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets to mourn him, leaving flowers and messages at his childhood home and former soccer club Boca Juniors.

Sarabjit in critical condition, India seeks access

Sarabjit in critical condition, India seeks access

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Indian national Sarabjit Singh, currently on death row in a jail in Pakistan, on Friday suffered a head injury and was admitted to a hospital after he was attacked by a fellow prisoner. Sarabjit was admitted to the state-run Jinnah Hospital after being attacked within Kot Lakhpat Jail, TV news channels quoted officials as saying.

Sarabjit Singh put on ventilator support

Sarabjit Singh put on ventilator support

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Sarabjit, 49, is in the Intensive Care Unit of the state-run Jinnah Hospital in Lahore, where he was admitted on Friday after being brutally beaten with blades and pieces of a ghee tin by at least six other prisoners within his barrack at the Kot Lakhpat Jail.

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'If the minister does not resign, then it will be the darkest incident of Indian democracy where power prevailed over the people.'

Mystery deepens, Jackson's doctor goes missing

Mystery deepens, Jackson's doctor goes missing

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Amid growing speculation over the cause of Michael Jackson's death, a doctor who lived with the 'king of pop' has gone missing, a report said today.

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

As India prepares for a calibrated exit from the lockdown by easing more restrictions, 'Unlock-1 -- the first of the three-phase plan for reopening of prohibited activities in non-containment zones with a stringent set of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) -- kicks in at a time when the country recorded a daily jump of COVID-19 cases by over 9,000 for the fifth straight day on Sunday.

When I kept Charles Sobhraj alive...

When I kept Charles Sobhraj alive...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'I had to convince myself that I was steely enough to operate on a cold-blooded killer.' 'For all my medical experience, this was something I had never done!' 'If something happened to Charles, I knew my fate was sealed for me.' 'I would be called Doctor Death until I breathed my last.' 'Success was my only hope of escaping that fate.' A fascinating excerpt from heart surgeon Dr Raamesh Koirala's Charles Sobhraj, Inside The Heart Of The Bikini Killer.

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown dies

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown dies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The late singer's daughter had been in an induced coma after being found in an unresponsive state in in her bath tub in January.

India bars all international flights, insists on work from home

India bars all international flights, insists on work from home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The central government said the railways and civil aviation ministry must suspend all concessional travel on trains and flights, except for students, patients and disabled people.

Telugu actress Aarthi Aggarwal dies

Telugu actress Aarthi Aggarwal dies

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

She was 31.

Russian boxer Simakov dies after knockout defeat

Russian boxer Simakov dies after knockout defeat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Light heavyweight Roman Simakov, who was carried from the ring on a stretcher after being knocked out in a WBC Asian Boxing Council title fight on Monday, has died, the Russian federation said.

The Chhattisgarh tragedy and Indian surgeons' love for speed

The Chhattisgarh tragedy and Indian surgeons' love for speed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

This cult of speed reaches its crowning glory during that peculiar Indian spectacle called medical camps. Medical camps are an activity in which doctors from cities travel to underserved areas, often on weekends, where the poor are then herded in hundreds for deliverance, photo-ops and freebies. In their more evolved form, there are surgical camps where bewildered and overawed patients are put onto operating tables and, much like an assembly line, a series of operations are performed in rapid succession. The surgical instruments are often magically sterilised in minutes between procedures, says Dr Sanjay Nagral.

'Not upset that stars didn't come for Hangal's funeral'

'Not upset that stars didn't come for Hangal's funeral'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The late veteran actor's son Vijay Hangal recalls the last few days in his famous father's life.

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The 68-year-old former first lady was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat) cancer in August 2017.

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Ram Vilas Paswan, 74, who was the Lok Janshakti Party patron, had undergone a heart surgery at a hospital in New Delhi a few days ago.

Farooq released after 7 months, thanks MPs who 'fought for his freedom'

Farooq released after 7 months, thanks MPs who 'fought for his freedom'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

"I am free... Hope others political leaders would be released soon. Thank all parliamentarians who fought for my freedom. Will be able to take decision on future only after other leaders are released," Abdullah, the Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, told reporters from the terrace of his residence in Srinagar.

Unnao rape victim dies day after being set afire

Unnao rape victim dies day after being set afire

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The rape survivor suffered 90 per cent burns after five men, including two of the rape accused, allegedly set her on fire while she was on her way to court, police said.

Economist Suresh Tendulkar dies

Economist Suresh Tendulkar dies

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh mourned his death in his message to Tendulkar's wife Sunetra.

Why people are more likely to die on weekends

Why people are more likely to die on weekends

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Doctors call it the 'weekend effect'.

Sushma does it again, helps Pak toddler with heart ailment to get visa

Sushma does it again, helps Pak toddler with heart ailment to get visa

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Swaraj's intervention came after the infant's father brought the matter to her notice on Twitter.

US mourns 'a true giant' Holbrooke's demise

US mourns 'a true giant' Holbrooke's demise

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Mourning the death of Richard Holbrooke, the United States special envoy to Af-Pak region, President Barack Obama on Tuesday described him as one of the true giants of American foreign policy who has made the country stronger, safer and more respected.

PM Modi, Nawaz Sharif exchange pleasantries in Astana

PM Modi, Nawaz Sharif exchange pleasantries in Astana

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Modi enquired about Sharif, his mother and family.

How Australia captain Clarke defied doubters

How Australia captain Clarke defied doubters

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke had little time to reflect on a 'tough summer' battling injury and grieving the death of his friend Phillip Hughes.

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was a uniquely gifted player who rose from the tough streets of Buenos Aires to reach the pinnacle of his sport.

Why are prisoners dying in Tamil Nadu prisons?

Why are prisoners dying in Tamil Nadu prisons?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Are prisoners dying in Tamil Nadu jails due to lack of medical attention?

Don't give political colour to Dadri incident: Rajnath

Don't give political colour to Dadri incident: Rajnath

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed the lynching of a man in Dadri over rumour of eating beef eating as "unfortunate" and said it should not be given any "communal colour".

Right hand inflamed, Jayalalithaa signs poll papers with thumb print

Right hand inflamed, Jayalalithaa signs poll papers with thumb print

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

A document filed by her AK Bose, the Thirupparankundram candidate, showed the Tamil Nadu chief minister's thumb impressions in the designated space for signature.

Australia have done homework, ready for India: Finch

Australia have done homework, ready for India: Finch

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

'Warner shaken up after hitting bowler in nets'

Why the Congress will miss Dr Singh

Why the Congress will miss Dr Singh

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Dr Singh's services are not going to be asked for in the electoral battle of 2009 as it wasn't used in the last five years. His presence in the Congress scheme of things was more of symbolic value than political. But, all said and done, he was a stable symbol that has now been shaken due to his absence from office.

Delhi hospitals to treat only local patients: Kejriwal

Delhi hospitals to treat only local patients: Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

He said if people from other cities come to Delhi for specific surgeries, they will be provided treatment at private hospitals. "Delhi's health infrastructure is needed to tackle the coronavirus crisis at the moment," the chief minister said.

'Michael had breathing problems'

'Michael had breathing problems'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

It was not vanity that prompted the icon to mess with his nose, reveals his dermatologist.

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Singh and Bhatia were swimming in the lake when a sudden current of water pushed them deeper.

Aruna Shanbaug, euthanasia and whose life is it anyway?

Aruna Shanbaug, euthanasia and whose life is it anyway?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Aruna Shanbaug's death has again opened up the euthanasia conversation in the public domain. For a health care discourse often dominated by inane news, this is not such a bad thing.'

Does breast cancer affect men?

Does breast cancer affect men?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Though breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but can rarely occur in males, because of the presence of mammary tissue in males.

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Forty-year-old O'Neil Bell was killed during a robbery in Atlanta, while suspended St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey underwent surgery after shootout

Incredibly rare condition gave little chance of Hughes's survival

Incredibly rare condition gave little chance of Hughes's survival

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes was caused by a 'freakish accident' that gave the 25-year-old international batsman little chance of survival, his doctors said on Thursday.

Will Australia captain Clarke recover in time for India Tests?

Will Australia captain Clarke recover in time for India Tests?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke, who is struggling with his hamstring injury, could be fit in time for the upcoming four Tests against India starting December 4, with reports surfacing that the batsman may not require surgery.

Veteran director, ex-minister Dasari Narayana Rao dies

Veteran director, ex-minister Dasari Narayana Rao dies

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Rao was a Congress MP from Andhra Pradesh and served as the Union minister of state for coal.

Deepika is no stranger to hatred

Deepika is no stranger to hatred

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The vitriol against Deepika Padukone, who is a hugely popular star, will fade over time. But let's not forget what caused it,' says Shuma Raha.

Rape of 5-yr-old in Delhi: 2 convicts get 20-yr jail

Rape of 5-yr-old in Delhi: 2 convicts get 20-yr jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

On April 15, 2013, the convicts had shoved objects in the victim's private parts and leaving her in a house believing she was dead. The child was rescued 40 hours later on April 17 and had to undergo multiple surgeries at All India Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Delhi.