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Anni Dewani murder: Extradition hearing begins in UK

Anni Dewani murder: Extradition hearing begins in UK

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The extradition hearing of Indian-origin businessman Shrien Dewani, accused of plotting the murder of his Indo-Swedish wife during their honeymoon in South Africa, opened at court in London on Monday.

Australia sack coach Arthur, Lehmann likely to succeed

Australia sack coach Arthur, Lehmann likely to succeed

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Mickey Arthur has been sacked as coach of Australia just two weeks ahead of the start of the Ashes series against England after a series of poor results and a string of disciplinary issues in the squad, local media reported on Monday.

Euro qualifiers, PHOTOS: Germany put Scots on the rocks; Portugal win

Euro qualifiers, PHOTOS: Germany put Scots on the rocks; Portugal win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The world champions now have 19 points while Poland, 8-1 winners over Gibraltar, are on 17.

He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Dinesh Thakur says he waved the red flag only after Ranbaxy didn't respond to his concerns.

Soon, smartphones that can CHANGE shape

Soon, smartphones that can CHANGE shape

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Morphees are self-actuated flexible mobile devices that can change shape on-demand.

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.

Inquest hearing into Indian nurse's death set for May

Inquest hearing into Indian nurse's death set for May

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The inquest into the death of India-born nurse Jacintha Saldanha, who was found hanging after a hoax call made to a United Kingdom hospital treating Kate Middleton, reopened in London on Tuesday. A two-day hearing to record the cause of her death has been scheduled for May 2.

League Cup: City rout Wigan; Chelsea, City record easy wins

League Cup: City rout Wigan; Chelsea, City record easy wins

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Stevan Jovetic and Jesus Navas scored their first goals for ManchesterCity who avenged last season's shock FA Cup final defeat by Wigan Athletic with a 5-0 victory in the League Cup third round on Tuesday.

Anni Dewani murder: Husband's health 'deteriorates'

Anni Dewani murder: Husband's health 'deteriorates'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Shrien Dewani's 28-year-old wife Anni, a Swede of Indian origin, was shot when a taxi the couple were travelling in was hijacked in November 2010. He is facing extradition to South Africa.

Clinical trial deaths rise; pharma cos say not at fault

Clinical trial deaths rise; pharma cos say not at fault

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Firms, foreign and Indian, reiterate they follow the rules fully. Earlier, SC had rapped govt for gaps in law and enforcement, including on compensation.

Shrien Dewani walks free as South African court throws out case

Shrien Dewani walks free as South African court throws out case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

British-Indian millionaire Shrien Dewani, accused of plotting the murder of his Indo-Swedish bride during their honeymoon in Cape Town in 2010, was acquitted as a South African court dismissed the case against him, citing lack of evidence.

Can Team India continue winning momentum?

Can Team India continue winning momentum?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Seeking to continue their winning momentum and take an unassailable 2-0 lead, India were dealt a blow ahead of the third one-dayer against England at Trent Bridge on Saturday as opener Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the remainder of the tour because of injury.

Foul play in Jacintha death? Family awaits autopsy report

Foul play in Jacintha death? Family awaits autopsy report

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Vicky Nanjappa meets the grieving family of the Indian nurse who was found dead at the nurses' quarters next to the private King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, central London, after being the victim of a hoax.

The heat is on Duncan Fletcher

The heat is on Duncan Fletcher

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

India's coach Duncan Fletcher deserves a Team Director kind of role, with the day-to-day running of Team India in the hands of a younger man, suggests Faisal Shariff.

Anni Dewani's murderer sentenced for life

Anni Dewani's murderer sentenced for life

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A "merciless and evil" South African man who murdered Anni Dewani -- a Swedish with Indian origin on a honeymoon -- in 2010, allegedly at the behest of her UK-based NRI husband, was on Thursday sentenced for life.

Now, robots to perform surgery, play football

Now, robots to perform surgery, play football

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Developed in Bristol and Essex, the robots are being designed to do rescue work, clear sewers and become human companions.

UK phone-hacking: Cop, two journalists held

UK phone-hacking: Cop, two journalists held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

The arrests were made under 'Operation Elveden', which is investigating allegations of inappropriate payments to police and public officials by news organisations.

Why do our cities breed loneliness?

Why do our cities breed loneliness?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

'The sense of urban loneliness is felt most in the modern residential complexes. To be in the neighbourhood does not make one a friendly neighbour, so while one may appear friendly does not mean one is a friend. I am alarmed at the rate at which we Indians have grown away from some old systems that were ingrained in our society,' says N Suresh.

Pharma R&D: Basic drug research only a part

Pharma R&D: Basic drug research only a part

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Spending allocation covers salaries, consultancy, litigation, material expense and regulatory costs.

Cardiff get promotion to Premier League after 51 years!

Cardiff get promotion to Premier League after 51 years!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

CardiffCity were promoted to the English Premier League on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw at home to Charlton Athletic guaranteed the Welsh side a top-two finish in the Championship (second division).

Wockhardt gets USFDA nod for cardiac drug

Wockhardt gets USFDA nod for cardiac drug

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Wockhardt said it is launching the product immediately in the US market.

How India's tax system helps cigarettes flourish

How India's tax system helps cigarettes flourish

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Cigarette companies have substantial wriggle room thanks to India's complex tax structure, which categorises them by length and filter

BDR wrestles Big Pharma in patents match

BDR wrestles Big Pharma in patents match

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Compulsory licence application filed for anti-cancer drug of Bristol Myers Squibb; more to come for four drugs.

World's 10 best performing CEOs

World's 10 best performing CEOs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has been ranked as the world's best performing CEO.

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.

Dynamatic and the long road to 'Make in India'

Dynamatic and the long road to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Starting as a maker of hydraulic pumps, the Bengaluru-based company graduated to components for automakers like BMW and Audi, and then Airbus and Boeing

Biocon Q3 net up 9% at Rs 93 crore

Biocon Q3 net up 9% at Rs 93 crore

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Bengaluru-headquartered firm had posted a net profit of Rs 84.85 crore (Rs 848.5 million) during the same period of previous fiscal.

Why did riots torch London?

Why did riots torch London?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

S Kalyana Ramanathan walks around the affected parts of London, a week after it was burned by the riots.

Drug pricing: Govt decides to bypass three patents

Drug pricing: Govt decides to bypass three patents

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The plan is to issue CLs for Trastuzumab (or Herceptin, used for treating breast cancer), Ixabepilone (used for chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment) and Dasatinib (or Sprycel, for leukaemia).

England-Netherlands friendly victim of UK riots

England-Netherlands friendly victim of UK riots

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

England have cancelled Wednesday's international soccer friendly with the Netherlands at Wembley on police advice as forces focus on dealing with rioting and looting in the capital.

Reading secure promotion to Premier League

Reading secure promotion to Premier League

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Reading capped a remarkable run of form by securing promotion back to the Premier League on Tuesday after a 1-0 victory at home to Nottingham Forest guaranteed a top-two finish in the Championship (second division).

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's family wants to know full facts

Hoax call tragedy: Nurse's family wants to know full facts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The Indian-origin nurse, who apparently took her life after being duped by a prank call from two Australian radio hosts, had left a note for her family members. But her family members still believe there are unexplained circumstances behind her death, Labour Member of Parliament Keith Vaz has said.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Here's your weekly digest of the most Weird, True and Funny News from the across the globe.

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.

Cooking with Poo and six REALLY ODD book titles

Cooking with Poo and six REALLY ODD book titles

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The Diagram Prize for Oddest Book Title of the Year was conceived as a way to avoid boredom at the annual Frankfurt Book Fair. Check out what titles are in the running this year.

After ban, gutkha makers expose 'more harmful' fag

After ban, gutkha makers expose 'more harmful' fag

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Piqued by the number of states opting to ban the production, sale and marketing of gutkha, a group of manufacturers under the aegis of the Smokeless Tobacco Association have issued print ads saying it is unfair to ban their products when the tobacco content in these is lower than that in cigarettes.

Dr Reddy's acquires GSK's US penicillin facility

Dr Reddy's acquires GSK's US penicillin facility

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday said it has acquired GlaxoSmithKline's US penicillin manufacturing facility and the rights to the Augmentin and Amoxil brands in the United States for an undisclosed sum.

David White appointed New Zealand Cricket chief

David White appointed New Zealand Cricket chief

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Former Rugby administrator David White was on Monday appointed the CEO of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Justin Vaughan who served NZC for four and a half years.

Warm-Up: Kohli finally strikes form as India beat Middlesex

Warm-Up: Kohli finally strikes form as India beat Middlesex

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Under-fire batsman Virat Kohli finally came good and the bowlers delivered to help India beat Middlesex by 95 runs in the the 50-over practice game at Lord's.