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An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'After the discovery of the biomarkers, Calpain and Inflammasomes, we know we have a biomarker to target.' 'That way, we can use the biomarkers for an early diagnosis of blood clotting due to hypoxia or low oxygen in the tissues, and can save a life.'

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'There are no drugs to be given in the first week, if you have been hospitalised.' 'If you're getting any drug, that drug is likely to be unnecessary.' 'Or the hospitalisation is unnecessary.'

Hima Das, the Dhing Express

Hima Das, the Dhing Express

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Hima Das represents the generation of Naya Bharat athletes who are conscious of their responsibilities towards their society, state and country.

Emaar-MGF to get Rs 100 crore govt bailout

Emaar-MGF to get Rs 100 crore govt bailout

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The government has decided to provide Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) liquidity support to Emmar-MGF, the developer of the Commonwealth Games village project, as against the developer's demand for Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion).

Routine shooting gold in bag, Anish worries about maths exam

Routine shooting gold in bag, Anish worries about maths exam

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Inside the shooting range, his confidence rivals a seasoned campaigner but the moment Anish Bhanwala steps out of it, he becomes the average 15-year-old worried about his maths exam. It's just that he now happens to be India's youngest Commonwealth Games gold-medallist.

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'And they are going to be milder because we are dealing with the vaccinated and are much richer in terms of the immune response in the population.'

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is COVID-19 positive

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Bajrang Punia says men's camp should start on schedule.

'Women's cricket needs innovation to boost its popularity'

'Women's cricket needs innovation to boost its popularity'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Devine, who was the top run-getter for New Zealand at this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, feels introduction of a smaller ball could change the dynamics of the women's game.

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

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and defender Birendra Lakra, who played starring roles in the Indian hockey team's historic bronze medal-winning Tokyo Olympics campaign, on Thursday announced their international retirements.

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

There are 8,97,394 active cases of COVID-19, which is 20.53 per cent of the total caseload in the country, the data stated.

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Turning 23 on the day of the preliminary round, Pranati will look to make the finals and emulate Dipa Karmakar, who won a historic bronze in Glasgow four years ago.

How Saina fought off pressure to clinch CWG gold...

How Saina fought off pressure to clinch CWG gold...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Saina Nehwal said she has no regrets about 'standing up for her father' in the athletes village accommodation controversy

Ball tampering scandal casts a shadow on CWG

Ball tampering scandal casts a shadow on CWG

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Australian cricket's ball-tampering scandal is a massive talking point at the Commonwealth Games with even tough-talking immigration officers concerned about the country's image.

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After a dismal eighth place finish in Rio Games, much is expected from the Manpreet-led side.

NZ officials arrive to inspect facilities

NZ officials arrive to inspect facilities

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

New Zealand Olympic Committee officials arrived in Delhi to inspect Commonwealth Games facilities and security after their team manager criticised the accommodation in place for athletes.

Indian masseur guilty of indecent assault

Indian masseur guilty of indecent assault

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Dewan Nabi, was given a suspended one-month jail sentence for indecently assaulting a teenage cleaner at the Commonwealth Games village.

'Omicron is a very, very obvious case for boosters'

'Omicron is a very, very obvious case for boosters'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'An individual who maybe has had two vaccines, or has had two vaccines, and a booster, is going to be pretty well protected.'

COVID-19: This shooter auctions paintings to help needy

COVID-19: This shooter auctions paintings to help needy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

26-year-old Anjum Moudgil has also been offering counselling sessions to her friends, some of whom are shooters, at a personal level.

How shooting ace Manu is honing skills at home during lockdown

How shooting ace Manu is honing skills at home during lockdown

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Pistol ace Manu Bhaker has got a new electronic target installed at the makeshift shooting range at her home in Haryana in place of an archaic manual machine that was breaking down frequently and hampering her Olympics preparation. The old machine was causing her "immense irritation".

Kalmadi apologises to Ugandan officials

Kalmadi apologises to Ugandan officials

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Commonwealth Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has apologised to the Ugandan team and the High Commissioner in India for the freak car accident at the Athletes' Village which led to injury to three top officials, including the chef-de-mission, OC spokesperson Lalit Bhanot said on Friday.

Wales athlete claims harassment

Wales athlete claims harassment

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

An athlete from Wales participating in the Commonwealth Games has lodged a complaint with police claiming that she was harassed by unknown persons, police said on Thursday.

Fennell apologises for injury to Ugandan officials

Fennell apologises for injury to Ugandan officials

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday apologised for a freak accident resulting in injuries to three Ugandan officials, including the team's Chef de Mission, at the Games Village in the early hours of Wednesday.

'Issues exist in every CWG but India will deliver'

'Issues exist in every CWG but India will deliver'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The crisis-hit Commonwealth Games has got support from an unexpected quarter in Australia's hockey coach Ric Charlesworth, who said controversies are not new in multisport events but exuded confidence that Delhi would deliver the goods.

Knitting human bonds

Knitting human bonds

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Making woollen garments empowers women in two Uttarakhand villages.

CWG: What Chidambaram's letter to PMO says

CWG: What Chidambaram's letter to PMO says

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Expressing disappointment over the delay in the handing over of the Games Village for the Commonwealth Games to security agencies, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has informed the Prime Minister's Office in an internal mail that the Home Ministry will not take responsibility for any untoward incident during the event, according to sources.

Indian masseur denies assault charges

Indian masseur denies assault charges

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The masseur has been suspended from the Indian team and has moved out of the athletes village.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The death toll from the pathogen climbed to 95,542 with 1,039 more deaths. There are 9,62,640 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), comprising 15.85 per cent of the caseload, according to the ministry data.

Archery coach Lenin dies in accident

Archery coach Lenin dies in accident

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

Former international archer Lenin Cherukuri died while his ward and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Ritul Chatterjee escaped unhurt in a road accident at Jupdi village in Vijaywada in the wee hours of Sunday.

'More than 20,000 condoms could be used at CWG'

'More than 20,000 condoms could be used at CWG'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

It's just five days since the Games kicked off and -- no prizes for guessing -- more then 10,000 condoms have already been used. By the end of it the number could double.

Ambush marketing at CWG

Ambush marketing at CWG

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The surreptitious entry of non-sponsor brands into the Games Village and the eleventh hour tangential entry of companies have made non-sponsor brands ubiquitous.

NZ's world champ joins the list of CWG pull outs

NZ's world champ joins the list of CWG pull outs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Former world champion road cyclist Greg Henderson on Friday became the first selected New Zealand athlete to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games, saying there are "too many risks" in going to Delhi for the troubled event.

Chefs de mission happier than before: Kalmadi

Chefs de mission happier than before: Kalmadi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

In the eye of a storm over the shoddy state of the Commonwealth Games Village, Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi finally broke his silence on Thursday saying that the international chefs de mission are much "happier than before" with the state of affairs.

Countries have lost faith in organizers: NZ team boss

Countries have lost faith in organizers: NZ team boss

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The Delhi Commonwealth Games organisers' failure to admit to problems with their preparations has seen them lose the faith of competing countries, New Zealand chef de mission Dave Currie said on Thursday.

CWG: False ceiling at Nehru stadium collapses

CWG: False ceiling at Nehru stadium collapses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Part of the ceiling of the weightlifting venue for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in New Delhi collapsed on Wednesday.

CWG construction work may drag on till October 3

CWG construction work may drag on till October 3

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Just 25 days ahead of the Commonwealth Games, deadlines for completion of key projects continue to be pushed further with Delhi Government on Wednesday saying that some works would drag on even till October 3 -- the day the mega sporting event begins.

Mission 'Amphan relief' for archer Banerjee

Mission 'Amphan relief' for archer Banerjee

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Moved by the plight of those affected by the natural calamity, Indian archer Rahul Banerjee immersed himself in relief work for victims of cyclone Amphan.

Covid or not, Olympics must go ahead!

Covid or not, Olympics must go ahead!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Japan won't allow its reputation to be dented by calling off the Games at this late stage, argues Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry.

Minister, shooter lock horns over cash reward

Minister, shooter lock horns over cash reward

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The war of words between the duo started after the 16-year-old athlete took to Twitter questioning Vij about the 2 crore cash reward, the latter had promised after she won a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics at Argentina.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 38 lakh with record spike of 83,883 cases

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 38 lakh with record spike of 83,883 cases

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

There are 8,15,538 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country.