India, July 14 -- Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, the nurse from Kerala on death row in Yemen. The date for her execution has been set for July 16; it was communicated by the director general of prosecution to the superintendent of the Sana'a prison where Nimisha is lodged, according to media reports. It seems only a Hail Mary can save her.

That hasn't stopped hectic negotiations and a frantic race against time.

'Optimistic' is how those negotiating on her behalf said they felt. On Friday, Samuel Jerome, an Indian based in Yemen who is on the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council, a group of around 90 NRIs from some 30 countries and holds the power of attorney for Nimisha's family, said he is 'optimistic' but could not ...