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Jamaican athletes were rarely tested before 2012 Olympics?

Jamaican athletes were rarely tested before 2012 Olympics?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The World Anti-Doping Agency expressed its frustration after plans to launch an ''extraordinary'' audit into allegations that Jamaica's athletes were rarely drug-tested before the London 2012 Games were pushed back until 2014.

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The United Kingdom has voted by 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

If the deal is indeed being considered, this will be the first time that Ambani will be putting his money in a print media venture since he and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, split businesses to form their own groups

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'You can still acquire the COVID-19 virus even if you are vaccinated.' 'But if you develop the disease, (after being vaccinated) the likelihood is that it will be mild.' 'It just makes sense to continue to take precautions, because you may be around a lot of unvaccinated people.'

India could begin extradition process in UK against Nirav Modi

India could begin extradition process in UK against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Modi wanted in India for an alleged Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud arrived in London earlier this year on an Indian passport.

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Initially, Gift City was just another real estate project, but all that changed with Modi moving to New Delhi,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

World economy may be slipping into depression: Rajan

World economy may be slipping into depression: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Rajan, who has been warning against competitive monetary policy easing by central banks, however, said the situation is different in India where RBI still needs to bring down lending rates to spur investments.

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The home ministry's notice to Gandhi was sent in response to a complaint filed by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy.

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The Indian Medical Association and the Mumbai Association of Medical Consultant have written a letter to Narendra Modi expressing disappointment over his statement during the Bharat ki Baat Sabke saath event in London.

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

CJI Gogoi said the conduct and sensitivity displayed by Justice Sikri as a judge will continue to inspire the young.

Wow! Only black celebs featured on this calendar

Wow! Only black celebs featured on this calendar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Presenting the behind-the-scenes pics from the Pirelli Calendar 2018 shot by Tim Walker in London.

China issues corruption warning after elite sports training centre visits

China issues corruption warning after elite sports training centre visits

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

China's top graft buster followed up a series of inspections of elite sports training centres by reiterating its warning against corruption in the run-up to the Rio Olympics on Monday.

British Airways offers up to 50% off on select flights from India

British Airways offers up to 50% off on select flights from India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Domestic carriers, including newly-launched AirAsia India and regional airline Costa too have lowered their fares through these offers

Aurbindo Pharma inks deal with AstraZeneca

Aurbindo Pharma inks deal with AstraZeneca

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Drugmaker Aurobindo Pharma on Monday said it has entered into licensing and supply agreements with London-based pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to supply several solid dosage and sterile products for emerging markets.

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The government on Friday hiked the import tariff value on gold to $363 per 10 gram in line with global prices.

HC upholds bail granted to bookie Chawla in match fixing scandal

HC upholds bail granted to bookie Chawla in match fixing scandal

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday upheld a trial court's decision to grant bail to Sanjeev Chawla, an alleged bookie and key accused in one of the cricket's biggest match-fixing scandals that involved former South African captain Hansie Cronje, saying when the scenario of a trial taking place was "stark", the liberty of a person "cannot be left in limbo" on the belief that he was a flight risk.

If Rajan does go, it would not be the end of the world

If Rajan does go, it would not be the end of the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

A two-year extension at the helm of the RBI still looks a real possibility

CBI may question Quattrocchi in Italy

CBI may question Quattrocchi in Italy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

The sources said the CBI would do everythng possible to trace the movement of the money to the account, which included questioning Quattrocchi, if required. \n\n

Teenager Romeu joins Chelsea from Barcelona

Teenager Romeu joins Chelsea from Barcelona

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Chelsea have signed Barcelona's teenage midfielder Oriol Romeu on a four-year deal, last season's Premier League runners-up said on their website on Thursday.

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran.

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

All the three, aged between 25 and 33 are believed to be of Pakistani origin

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

No Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and in that tie, held in Lahore, India had won 4-0.

Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval Test

Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Alastair Cook marked The Oval's 100th Test match with a familiarly stubborn unbeaten half-century, standing firm as the home side battled to 149 for four against South Africa at tea on an absorbing first day of the third Test on Thursday.

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