News for 'Adulteration'

'Aus bushfires God's punishment for gay marriage'

'Aus bushfires God's punishment for gay marriage'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Former Aussie rugby star, Israel Folau likened Australia's legalising of same-sex marriage two years ago and the decriminalisation of abortion in the state of New South Wales last month to the book of Isaiah, which talks about the earth being devoured after laws have been broken and rules changed.

Kerala to set up mobile labs to test quality of food products

Kerala to set up mobile labs to test quality of food products

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The government had also stepped up its vigil at check posts.

Why the umpire's decision must be final!

Why the umpire's decision must be final!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Not since Sachin Tendulkar's dubious LBW decision in Australia by Daryl Harper has any decision caused as much furor as Ian Bell's decision on Sunday.

Why PetroMin remedy may not beat the oil mafia

Why PetroMin remedy may not beat the oil mafia

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The petroleum minister's three-pronged approach does little to address the real issues of fuel diversion and adulteration, say experts.

Maggi, banned. And oil, eggs, vegetables, pulses?

Maggi, banned. And oil, eggs, vegetables, pulses?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

We are surrounded by food that is contaminated, adulterated and does not meet Indian safety and packaging standards, says Abheet Singh Sethi/IndiaSpend.com.

Video: Dhoni slams Umpire Decision Review System

Video: Dhoni slams Umpire Decision Review System

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

India's captain Mahendra Singh minced no words about the UDRS after the Ian Bell incident during the World Cup Group B match between India and England, which ended in a tie.

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'The deaths of the children in the Gambia would batter India's reputation as the developing world's pharmacy.'

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The company claimed that its product is "three times better than remdesivir and that 'AAYUDH Advance starts where vaccines stop'."

Now, Mother Dairy in trouble after detergent found in milk

Now, Mother Dairy in trouble after detergent found in milk

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it has found detergent in one of the samples of Mother Dairy's milk packets, a claim contested by the Delhi-based company.

Why India's adultery law was outrageously absurd

Why India's adultery law was outrageously absurd

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, which was struck down by the Supreme Court, managed to be anti-women even while it appeared to be throwing a protective arm around them, says Shuma Raha.

Ranbaxy says drugs sold in India safe

Ranbaxy says drugs sold in India safe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

The PIL , filed by advocate M L Sharma, sought action against Ranbaxy for allegedly supplying substandard and adulterated drugs

How to protect your skin before and after Holi

How to protect your skin before and after Holi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Dr Banani Choudhary tells you how to cleanse and hydrate your skin before and after playing Holi.

Patanjali comes under attack for 'misleading' mustard oil ads

Patanjali comes under attack for 'misleading' mustard oil ads

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Patanjali Ayurved spokesman said, "Our present commercial is based on facts and research."

SC notice to Centre, Ranbaxy on plea for cancelling its licence

SC notice to Centre, Ranbaxy on plea for cancelling its licence

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Agreeing to examine the allegations, a bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam, however, refused to pass any interim order for restraining the company from manufacturing drugs.

Chennai Central station to be renamed after MGR, announces Modi

Chennai Central station to be renamed after MGR, announces Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Modi said he was not bothered about threats and abuses against him and asserted that he would do whatever was needed to make India strong.

India will fight, live, work and win as one: PM

India will fight, live, work and win as one: PM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Some people, for their selfish interests, dislike a strong government, he said. BJP workers need to tell people the benefits of a strong government, he added.

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Gilberto Fleitas, the head of the investigations unit of the Paraguayan police, said Ronaldinho and his brother were taken into custody just hours after a judge refused to ratify a prosecutor's proposal for an alternative punishment.

What would you sacrifice for an Olympic medal?

What would you sacrifice for an Olympic medal?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Bajrang Punia stopped using his social media handles and asked fans to keep showing him support as he gets battled ready for the Games

Our current drugs in India, global markets safe: Ranbaxy

Our current drugs in India, global markets safe: Ranbaxy

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The company's move follows reports of a circular by Mumbai's Jaslok Hospital, that put restrictions on prescribing Ranbaxy Laboratories products.

Ranbaxy 'systematically violated' norms: Whistleblower

Ranbaxy 'systematically violated' norms: Whistleblower

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The generic drugs at issue were manufactured at Ranbaxy's facilities in Paonta Sahib and Dewas in India and included acne drug Sotret, epilepsy and nerve pain drug gabapentin and antibiotic ciprofloxacin.

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have launched their theme songs for the election campaign which presented a picture in contrast: while the BJP had its "Modi-versus-All" pitch with more than a dash of hyper nationalism, the Congress focused on political economy with basic minimum income and justice for all. As the campaigning heats up, here's how both the parties stacked up -- musically.

Ranbaxy to pay $500 mn to settle US fraud charges

Ranbaxy to pay $500 mn to settle US fraud charges

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Firm pleads guilty to lying to US FDA; says it had set aside the money.

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The bench said the law in question was only 'targetting' married women and not the men who can have relationships with unmarried women, widow and married women with the consent of their husbands.

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'There exists a 'brotherhood' of sorts for a very long time and corrupt dealers and corrupt OMC officials are in it together,' Ashwani Attrish, founder, Empowering Petroleum Dealers Foundation, tells Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

People should be wary of 'mahamilavat': Modi on Oppn alliance

People should be wary of 'mahamilavat': Modi on Oppn alliance

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

India's poverty has started to decline due to efforts of the BJP-led government, Modi said.

5 healthy habits to change the world

5 healthy habits to change the world

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Ajit Gandhi explains how healthy habits adopted during the pandemic can help us lead a healthier and environment. friendly lifestyle.

Cheating: 'Evolution makes men do it!'

Cheating: 'Evolution makes men do it!'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Kuber Sharma offers his opinion on scientific research that associates male cheating and adultery with genetics.

UP: Mob tries to set ablaze district supply officer

UP: Mob tries to set ablaze district supply officer

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

A mob of over 150 people allegedly tried to set ablaze the district supply officer in Dehgava village, Uttar Pradesh, after he sealed a fair price shop selling adulterated diesel. An FIR has been lodged against 154 people, including 150 unidentified people, for the attack, police said on Friday.

India's biggest challenge: Good health for all

India's biggest challenge: Good health for all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"If India truly wants to be a superpower," Dr Abhijit Vaidya tells Kangana Pandiya, "48 per cent of our people cannot be malnourished. We need to ensure health for all."

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Laws governing compensation in case of adverse side effects for Covaxin and Covishield may differ in accordance with the kind of approvals given, say legal experts.

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

Read rules before complaining, ICC tells Dhoni

Read rules before complaining, ICC tells Dhoni

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

News clips from around the World Cup.

Manmad oil racket: 'Why target my father alone?'

Manmad oil racket: 'Why target my father alone?'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Popat Shinde's daughter Jaya Borse said that though the authorities were investigating the activities of her father and his associates, the links of politicians and government officials with her father were being conveniently ignored.

Funeral of IAS officer killed by oil mafia held

Funeral of IAS officer killed by oil mafia held

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Meanwhile, Popat Shinde, the prime suspect who also suffered burn injuries in the gruesome incident, has been shifted to Nashik Civil Hospital.

Pesticide content: SC quashes action against Pepsi

Pesticide content: SC quashes action against Pepsi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the prosecution of soft drink giant PepsiCo by the Kerala government over the pesticide content found in its bottles picked at random from the market.

Sonawane demanded a huge bribe, claim accused

Sonawane demanded a huge bribe, claim accused

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Some of the accused in the Yashwant Sonawane murder case have alleged in statements to the police that the slain officer had demanded a 'bribe' to settle the matter when he spotted oil adulteration near Manmad on January 25. The police, however, said such counter-accusation by the accused are common. The investigating officers have recorded statements of the ten accused, who are in police custody, while main accused Popat Shinde's statement is yet to be recorded, police said.

For 15 years, Maharashtra govt ignored report on oil mafia

For 15 years, Maharashtra govt ignored report on oil mafia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

As the Maharashtra government cracks down on the oil mafia in the wake of the gruesome murder of Additional District Collector Yashwant Sonawane, a 15-year-old report on curbing oil adulteration menace prepared by a former IAS officer is gathering dust at the state secretariat.

Why threaten oil mafia with MCOCA, Mr Patil?

Why threaten oil mafia with MCOCA, Mr Patil?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Despite being a well-organised crime syndicate, the state police department has not been successful in booking even one adulteration criminal under the MCOCA

Govt to re-introduce chemical marker in kerosene

Govt to re-introduce chemical marker in kerosene

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Two days after a local oil mafia in Maharashtra burnt alive an additional collector, the government on Thursday unveiled steps including re-introduction of a chemical marker in kerosene to reduce opportunities of the subsidised fuel being diverted for adulteration.