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AI-171 crash: Forensic scientists recall trauma of identifying victims

AI-171 crash: Forensic scientists recall trauma of identifying victims

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A year after the devastating AI-171 Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad, forensic scientists recount the immense emotional and scientific challenges faced in identifying the 260 victims. The director of Gujarat Directorate of Forensic Sciences, H P Sanghvi, shared the indelible image of a severed hand, symbolising the terror and the team's dedication.

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Review: Band Baaja Boredom!

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Review: Band Baaja Boredom!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 is a humourless romcom weighed down by lazy writing and forced emotional conflicts.

'Yesterday was traumatic, today is serene'

'Yesterday was traumatic, today is serene'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

It's an emotional time for Manisha Koirala, as she stars in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

How Sexual Assault Impacts A Woman's Brain

How Sexual Assault Impacts A Woman's Brain

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

This is what the new Spanish study reveals about a woman's brain after sexual assault.

'Mom And Wife Not On Talking Terms... What Can I Do?'

'Mom And Wife Not On Talking Terms... What Can I Do?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

You cannot 'fix' the relationship between your mother and wife, says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai. You can only create conditions for healing.

'Doesn't talk...': Lone AI crash survivor battles trauma

'Doesn't talk...': Lone AI crash survivor battles trauma

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the June 12 Air India plane crash, is seeking psychiatric help to cope with the trauma of the event and the loss of his brother.

Air India crash: He refused DNA test, said: 'I can identify my son'

Air India crash: He refused DNA test, said: 'I can identify my son'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

A husband who refused to cry, a father insisting he didn't need a DNA test to identify his son, a crew member's family broken in spirit after waiting seven days for DNA confirmation.

Turning Point: Sizzling Siraj's Four-Fer

Turning Point: Sizzling Siraj's Four-Fer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Mohammed Siraj turned in his best figures in the IPL as he guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 24-run win over Punjab Kings.

Neha Dhupia wants revenge!

Neha Dhupia wants revenge!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In Kerala's society, known for its high material standard of living, plunging into a state of having nothing overnight can be terrible for one's social standing and sense of self-esteem. Rehabilitation entails piecing a community back together after a disturbance and while its aim is noble, the act of reassembling will bring alive disparities and inequalities, explains Shyam G Menon.

Bhumi's Royal Look

Bhumi's Royal Look

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Nimrat gets a taste of Kashmir... Vaani attends a wedding... Laxmi amuses herself...

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Confined to their rooms and small houses, they are reminded of the time when they were subjected to physical and sexual torture.

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus proved that he was neither an armchair economist nor a slogan mongering political activist, but a doer destined to do what Mahatma Gandhi said -- to remove every tear from every eye, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

It is 'when someone uses their emotional problems to hook an audience on the Internet.'
It essentially amounts to 'performing sadness online for sympathy and/or attention,' explains Sandeep Goyal.

'Many people thought I'd never clear the exam'

'Many people thought I'd never clear the exam'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'When I saw my name in the list, it was unbelievable.'

Sikkim floods: How 150 labourers miss death by whisker

Sikkim floods: How 150 labourers miss death by whisker

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

'We cried our hearts out as we saw our huts going underwater. It was hard to believe that I was fast asleep at the same spot just 15-20 minutes ago'

BJP, Congress spar over Partition Remembrance Day

BJP, Congress spar over Partition Remembrance Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Sunday paid homage to those who lost their lives during the Partition as the Congress accused the ruling party of using the traumatic events as a 'fodder' for its political battles.

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

'Priyanka and I have a great dynamic together'

'Priyanka and I have a great dynamic together'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'We are very different actors and that can be a real gift because we bring out the best in each other.'

Superheroes. Villains. Wizards. Witches.

Superheroes. Villains. Wizards. Witches.

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Local superheroes and villains, award winners and hopefuls, a fan favourite from a galaxy far, far away and wizards and witches of Hogwarts regale and rejoice on OTT this week.

Bangladesh cricketers return home after narrow escape in New Zealand

Bangladesh cricketers return home after narrow escape in New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

According to Bangladesh's leading newspaper Daily Star, Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan said that as the players had gone through such a traumatic experience, they required a break from cricket.

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'China is monitoring films like ours and making sure it doesn't get a platform.'

Katrina Enjoys the Istanbul Sun

Katrina Enjoys the Istanbul Sun

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Priyanka goes golfing... Kareena spends a day with her 'world'...

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Many of those who have been to Covid hell and back are unable to shake off the memories of their days in hospitals, leading to worries about post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety related problems, including insomnia.

Uttarakhand tragedy: 'We prayed and waited for our fate'

Uttarakhand tragedy: 'We prayed and waited for our fate'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

For those who came face to face with the wrath of nature in Uttarakhand, memories of the traumatic ordeal would never leave their minds.

10 Things To Know About Motherhood

10 Things To Know About Motherhood

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

You're always tired no matter how much energy rich food you stuff yourself with or vitamins you take.

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Day, 27, had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, despite having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight.

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The independent autopsy, however, contradicts the Hennepin County autopsy report that found heart disease, hypertension and potential intoxicants contributed to Floyd's death.

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Nostalgia in the time of Covid is proving to be big business, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Why are these wrestlers suing WWE?

Why are these wrestlers suing WWE?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc was sued on Monday by Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka and dozens of other retired male and female wrestlers seeking to hold it responsible for neurological injuries they claimed to suffer by participating in its bouts.

Review: Yaariyan is a brand new recipe for disaster!

Review: Yaariyan is a brand new recipe for disaster!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Yaariyan may be targeted at a young audience but every single teenager who chooses to watch it will be insulting their own intelligence, writes Paloma Sharma.

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

South Sudanese Olympic athlete Guor Marial may not be a hot medal tip for Sunday's marathon, but the former slave's road to Rio is one of the most astonishing stories of the games.

Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The cross-border firing was severely affecting the mental health of those residing in border areas that witness death and destruction.

Emotions high as Gray seals Leicester win on testing day

Emotions high as Gray seals Leicester win on testing day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Leicester City's traumatic week ended with a 1-0 win at Cardiff City although the result was never the chief concern on a day when the tributes flowed for the Midlands club's late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who died in a helicopter crash.

On 26/11 anniversary, survivors recall tales of horror and anguish

On 26/11 anniversary, survivors recall tales of horror and anguish

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Devika survived a bullet injury on her leg and was one of the eye-witnesses to identify the lone-captured terrorist of the attacks -- Ajmal Kasab.

Trauma grips Nepal's tremor survivors

Trauma grips Nepal's tremor survivors

Rediff.com9 May 2015

The trauma of the deadly earthquake and continuous aftershocks in Nepal have left many of the survivors paranoid and some even mentally disturbed, who are now being treated by psychotherapists pressed into service by humanitarian agencies.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'I could see the silhouettes of three men on the sixth floor.' 'I pointed them out to the NSG personnel standing beside me and suggested they take them out.' 'They did not have the clearance to fire.'