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Mars may have once supported life : NASA

Mars may have once supported life : NASA

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

An analysis of rock samples collected by the Curiosity rover indicates that Mars could have supported living microbes, the American space agency NASA has said.

Inderjeet claims discrepancy in dope result, NADA denies

Inderjeet claims discrepancy in dope result, NADA denies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Indian shot putter Inderjeet Singh, who returned positive for banned substances last month, alleged that his dope samples might have been tampered with as the National Anti-Doping Agency gave him two different results on the same sample collected on June 29, a claim denied by the NADA. Inderjeet, one of the 36 Indian track and field athletes who qualified for the ongoing Rio Olympics, circulated documents at a press conference which showed that the National Dope Testing Laboratory had given two different results of the A sample taken on June 29 during the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Hyderabad.

'80% of COVID-19 cases in India are asymptomatic'

'80% of COVID-19 cases in India are asymptomatic'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at Indian Council of Medical Research Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said 80 out of 100 infected people do not show any symptoms.

We could've seen 8.2L COVID-19 cases sans lockdown: Health min

We could've seen 8.2L COVID-19 cases sans lockdown: Health min

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Addressing a press briefing, Health Ministry's Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said the government has taken early preemptive action to identify COVID-19 hotspots in the country.

Maggie 'safe to eat', assures Nestle

Maggie 'safe to eat', assures Nestle

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The company was, however, silent on the presence of the taste enhancer monosodium glutamate in the famous 'two-minute' noodle brand.

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In a major crackdown on domestic shell companies, the government on Friday decided to take "harsh punitive" action, including freezing of their bank accounts used to launder money or evade taxes.

Reliance-RTL to launch new channel on Nov 5

Reliance-RTL to launch new channel on Nov 5

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

BIG RTL, the joint venture between Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd and European entertainment network RTL Group, is planning to launch its first channel, BIG-RTL Thrill, on November 5.

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The trouble for Nestle's Maggi started in Uttar Pradesh last month and has now spread nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration has directed all states on Wednesday to get sample of India's most popular instant noodles tested for high content of lead and mono-sodium glutamate, a taste enhancer.

Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Richest 10 account for 41% of promoter wealth, up from 33% in December 2018, says Krishna Kant.

After Maggi, Top Ramen tests positive for high lead content

After Maggi, Top Ramen tests positive for high lead content

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Top Ramen tested positive for lead in samples taken from Daman.

Bajaj biggest gainer, Anil Ambani biggest loser in Modi Sarkar

Bajaj biggest gainer, Anil Ambani biggest loser in Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Hinduja Group, Mukesh Ambani, Murugappa, and the Adani groups were the other gainers in the Modi regime, while Naveen Jindal and Sun Pharma groups saw the most erosion in their m-cap in the last five years, reports Krishna Kant.

Doctors advise caution as Covid positivity rate rises

Doctors advise caution as Covid positivity rate rises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

People must be vigilant, follow all safety norms and not let a sense of complacency set in, several doctors said a day after the positivity rate in the city was --- the highest in two months.

Sunanda case: FBI report rules out 'polonium poisoning'

Sunanda case: FBI report rules out 'polonium poisoning'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Radiation levels in Sunanda Pushkar's viscera samples were "within the standard safety norms", Delhi Police said on Wednesday as they shared the findings of an FBI report that virtually rules out the theory of 'polonium poisoning' causing her death.

Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms: Study

Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms: Study

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The most common symptoms were fatigue, post-exertional malaise -- worsening of symptoms after physical or mental exertion -- and cognitive dysfunction, often called brain fog.

Rs 21,000 cr heroin seized from containers in Mundra port; ED, DRI step in

Rs 21,000 cr heroin seized from containers in Mundra port; ED, DRI step in

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The consignment was imported by a trading company registered in Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh.

50% of Indian engineers LACK basic ENGLISH skills!

50% of Indian engineers LACK basic ENGLISH skills!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Despite the complexities of their vocation, it has been found that Indian engineers struggle when it comes to the use and comprehension of the English language

Liverpool's Sakho provisionally suspended for anti-doping violation

Liverpool's Sakho provisionally suspended for anti-doping violation

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has been provisionally suspended for 30 days after failing an anti-doping test, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on Thursday.

Has India's unemployment rate jumped to 45-year high?

Has India's unemployment rate jumped to 45-year high?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Most economists were of the view that the NSSO should release the data, as any move to withhold it will dent the image of country's statistical system.

New genetic tool reveals skewed rhino population

New genetic tool reveals skewed rhino population

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

As part of a project undertaken by Aaranyak, a society for biodiversity conservation in north-east India recognised by the government of India, 43 rhinos have been identified through genetic analysis of dung samples, collected from the park in April 2011.

PIX: Curiosity rover may be littering plastic on Mars

PIX: Curiosity rover may be littering plastic on Mars

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Pictures beamed back by the rover show a bright object lying in the Martian dirt, and a closer look suggests the object is a piece of plastic wrapper that has fallen from the robot.

Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Rediff.com18 May 2020

This comes after the ministry of home affairs issued guidelines for the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, giving power to states and union territories to delineate red, green and orange zones as per the COVID-19 situation taking into consideration the parameters shared by the union health ministry.

Ilyin stripped of Beijing, London weightlifting golds for doping

Ilyin stripped of Beijing, London weightlifting golds for doping

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Kazak weightlifter Ilya Ilyin has been stripped of the gold medals he won at the Beijing and London Olympic Games after failing doping tests in re-analysis of samples, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday.

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The government on Friday warned about the declining compliance to mask usage in the country amid concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated to prevent surge in cases.

States fail to find lead in Maggi noodles

States fail to find lead in Maggi noodles

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Test reports from UP food regulator started the controversy.

Scientists find brain abnormalities in COVID-19 patients

Scientists find brain abnormalities in COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The scientists explained that patients are recommended an EEG test when they have a slowed reaction to stimuli, followed by seizure-like events, speech issues, confusion, or an inability to wake up after sedation.

CoWIN portal in Hindi, other languages from next week: Govt

CoWIN portal in Hindi, other languages from next week: Govt

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The CoWIN portal will be made available in Hindi and 14 regional languages by next week, while 17 more laboratories will be added to the INSACOG network to monitor the variants of COVID-19, the health ministry said on Monday.

India's unemployment rate has doubled since 2011: Report

India's unemployment rate has doubled since 2011: Report

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

India's unemployed, the report said, were mostly those with higher education degrees and the young.

5 per cent of 'abnormal blood tests' from Indian athletes: Reports

5 per cent of 'abnormal blood tests' from Indian athletes: Reports

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Sensational media reports of widespread blood doping in world athletics has also pointed the finger of suspicion at Indian athletes, though experts in the country are not very clear about how it could have happened.

Pesticide level high in most colas: CFL

Pesticide level high in most colas: CFL

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

Almost echoing the results of analysis done by a Mysore institute, another government laboratory has said that most soft drink samples contained higher pesticides level than the European Union norms but well within the Indian safety standards.

Russian medallist suspected of doping

Russian medallist suspected of doping

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Russian medallist at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is suspected of having tested positive for a banned substance

34 students fall ill after eating mid-day meal in Delhi

34 students fall ill after eating mid-day meal in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Around 34 students of a government school in Jahangirpuri area in New Delhi were taken ill on Monday after consuming mid-day meal, prompting Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to order testing of the samples served.

'We should pay more attention to China'

'We should pay more attention to China'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'Our competitiveness with China is very important.' 'If the exchange rate depreciates, it is good for us because it helps in our competitiveness.'

Cyclist Contador suspended for failing dope test

Cyclist Contador suspended for failing dope test

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Spanish rider Alberto Contador returned an 'adverse analytical finding' for clenbuterol following an analysis of a urine sample taken during an in-competition test on the second rest day of the Tour de France, the International Cycling Union said on Thursday.

Forensics confirm pesticide in Chhapra mid-day meal

Forensics confirm pesticide in Chhapra mid-day meal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

The Forensic Science Laboratory report found Monocrotophos, an organophosphorous compound in the samples of oil from the container, food remains on the platter and mixture of rice with vegetables on Aluminium tasla (utensil), Additional Director General of Police (HQ) Ravinder Kumar told reporters making the report public.

MAMC rape case: DNA test nails prime accused

MAMC rape case: DNA test nails prime accused

Rediff.com23 Apr 2003

The Hyderabad-based Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics Analysis concluded that the biological fluid (semen) present on the sanitary pad of the victim was that of Rahul, the prime accused.

Check out Curiosity's stunning Martian selfie

Check out Curiosity's stunning Martian selfie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

A sweeping view of the "Pahrump Hills" outcrop on Mars, where NASA's Curiosity rover has been working for five months, surrounds the rover in Curiosity's latest self-portrait.

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Deloitte's recruitment process will involve a resume screening, a telephonic interview, and a face-to-face interview if you apply online, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

Dadri lynching: Meat in freezer was beef, says new report

Dadri lynching: Meat in freezer was beef, says new report

Rediff.com31 May 2016

In a fresh twist in the Dadri lynching case, a report prepared by a forensic lab in Mathura has concluded that the meat found in the victim's house was beef, eight months after the attack set of a fierce debate over intolerance.

Second Nigerian tests positive for stimulant

Second Nigerian tests positive for stimulant

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Nigerian 110 metres hurdler Samuel Okon has tested positive for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine, Games Federation chief Mike Fennell said on Tuesday.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.