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Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The apex health research body on Tuesday validated the 1,000th testing laboratory, ramping up the capacity for detection of COVID-19 in the country. Currently, three lakh samples can be tested per day, an official said.

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Cosmetic experts explain how liposuction, like any other surgery, has its share of risks and side effects.

Maha's youngest sarpanch keeps his village COVID free

Maha's youngest sarpanch keeps his village COVID free

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Ghatne village of which Ruturaj Deshmukh, 21, is the sarpanch has a population of 1,500. The village had not reported any COVID-19 cases from March 2020 to April 2021.

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

A joint venture of Synbiotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises (ASE), and CoDiagnostics, CoSara Diagnostics is the first and only Indian company so far to receive a licence from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to manufacture coronavirus diagnostic test kits.

'Tokyo Olympics will send strong message that we've moved beyond COVID'

'Tokyo Olympics will send strong message that we've moved beyond COVID'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Batra's comment has come after critics from Japan on Friday submitted a petition, calling for the Games to be cancelled as the host nation fights a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.

Ray of hope? Jaipur's 'safe' lab might redo Maggi study

Ray of hope? Jaipur's 'safe' lab might redo Maggi study

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The lab has 18 scientists.

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Lack of clarity on data-sharing persists, public health experts sceptic about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as benchmark for national roll-out

2020: The year when Indian courts went virtual

2020: The year when Indian courts went virtual

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic made courts adopt the new normal and go virtual in 2020, the Union law ministry pitched in by providing the required infrastructure to ensure online hearings are held smoothly.

ITC goes in for more tests of its products

ITC goes in for more tests of its products

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

ITC on Monday said it is conducting more tests on its products at accredited labs across India.

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

None of the athletes Salazar has worked with were mentioned in Monday's report.

Russia ready to cooperate with WADA in doping scam

Russia ready to cooperate with WADA in doping scam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Russian Sports Ministry said on Tuesday it was open for closer cooperation with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in order to eliminate any irregularities committed by the Russian anti-doping watchdog and its accredited laboratory.

Congress, BJP spar over Dhaman-1 ventilators in Gujarat

Congress, BJP spar over Dhaman-1 ventilators in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The Congress has alleged that the Gujarat government was playing with the lives of coronavirus patients to promote 'Dhaman-1' ventilators made by a firm `owned by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's friend'. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party called the allegations levelled by the Congress on Thursday as baseless and said the opposition party was maligning the image of a local manufacturer.

Sebi eases listing norms for start-ups

Sebi eases listing norms for start-ups

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Seeking to boost listing of start-ups, markets watchdog Sebi on Thursday decided a slew of relaxations to norms, including reducing holding period for pre-issue capital and allowing discretionary allotment to eligible investors. The changes have been approved to the framework for listing on the Innovators Growth Platform, Sebi said in a statement after the board meeting. Other proposals approved include easing delisting requirements and relaxation in guidelines for migrating to main board.

Four states report 14 new Omicron cases, India tally rises to 87

Four states report 14 new Omicron cases, India tally rises to 87

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

While Karnataka reported five new cases, Delhi and Telangana reported four each, and Gujarat reported one fresh case of the Omicron variant.

The best Indian B-school in the world is...

The best Indian B-school in the world is...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is the only Indian institute to have made it to the top 20 of the Financial Times Masters in Management rankings 2019.

New restrictions in Maha from Wednesday. What's allowed and what's not

New restrictions in Maha from Wednesday. What's allowed and what's not

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced a statewide curfew for 15 days from 8 am on April 14 to contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus in its second wave. With Section 144 being imposed across the state, Thackeray essential services have been exempted from the restrictions. The curfew will be in place till 7 am on May 1.

Tokyo torchlighting ceremony hit by coronavirus measures

Tokyo torchlighting ceremony hit by coronavirus measures

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Greek torchlighting organisers said the dress rehearsal the day before, which usually attracts crowds, will be held without spectators while accreditations have been trimmed to the bare minimum and receptions and lunches scrapped.

No fans, just cows in campsites ahead of closed Austrian GP

No fans, just cows in campsites ahead of closed Austrian GP

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sunday will be the first time that Austria has hosted a season-opener and the race will also be the latest start date to a championship.

Mumbai airport launches exclusive 'Export Cold Zone'

Mumbai airport launches exclusive 'Export Cold Zone'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Mumbai airport is the largest gateway for movement of pharma and agro products in the country.

HC allows media to cover Delhi gang rape case trial

HC allows media to cover Delhi gang rape case trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The Delhi high court on Friday allowed the media to cover the day-to-day proceedings of the trial in the December 16 gang rape case, which was being heard behind closed doors till date. Setting aside the order passed by the additional sessions judge on January 22, which restrained the media from covering the trial, Justice Rajiv Shakdher said, "The court will allow access to one representative journalist of each of the accredited national dailies."

One Indian cricketer tested positive: 2016 WADA Report

One Indian cricketer tested positive: 2016 WADA Report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report of 2016 has revealed that one Indian cricketer has tested positive for banned substances among the 153 BCCI accreditated cricketers.

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'Demand is wonderful. We have crossed 10 million on many days.' 'The Swedish trade commissioner recently said, "You guys are vaccinating the entire Sweden in one day".'

Fencer Bhavani aims to create history at Tokyo Olympics

Fencer Bhavani aims to create history at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Having missed out on qualifying for the Rio Games in 2016, C A Bhavani Devi said she had put too much pressure on herself before realising the importance of staying in the moment.

US university with 90 per cent Indian students ordered to shut down

US university with 90 per cent Indian students ordered to shut down

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The University of Northern Virginia has been asked to stop operations July 16 onwards because it has failed to get accreditation from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Arrested journalist passed on secrets to Chinese intel: Cops

Arrested journalist passed on secrets to Chinese intel: Cops

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The Delhi Police said it has arrested a Chinese woman and her Nepalese associate, and claimed that they were paying huge amounts of money to freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma for allegedly passing sensitive information to 'Chinese intelligence'.

Nestl misled authorities, food regulator tells HC

Nestl misled authorities, food regulator tells HC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Arguments will continue on Thursday.

ISL likely in Goa or Kerala, I-League in Kolkata from November

ISL likely in Goa or Kerala, I-League in Kolkata from November

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian Super League may be held either in Goa or Kerala while Kolkata is set to host all the I-League matches with likely kick-off in November, as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) seeks to stage both the competitions in a single city in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This FIFA referee drives an autorickshaw for a living

This FIFA referee drives an autorickshaw for a living

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

M B Santhosh Kumar is one of four FIFA-accredited referees in India. Despite the FIFA tag, he drives an autorickshaw for a living. Such is the state of sport in our country! Rediff.com's Manu A B meets the referee from Kerala, so desperate that he is willing to work as a peon to get by.

CRPF prohibits use of smartphones in 'high sensitivity areas'

CRPF prohibits use of smartphones in 'high sensitivity areas'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The CRPF has categorised phones into two categories -- smartphones and mobile phones. The basic difference given for these two is recording facilities via camera and use of the internet.

Discus Olympian Kamalpreet wants to play cricket someday!

Discus Olympian Kamalpreet wants to play cricket someday!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Kamalpreet Kaur, who finished second in the qualification round in the Olympics women's discus throw on Saturday, says she has 'natural talent' to play cricket as a batsman.

The challenge before Yogi's population control policy

The challenge before Yogi's population control policy

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

On the ground, rural medical infrastructure and more crucially, women's access to reproductive health services is practically non-existent in Uttar Pradesh, reports Geetanjali Krishna.

PIX: Dhoni checks in to congratulate Team India

PIX: Dhoni checks in to congratulate Team India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni finally showed up after India wrapped up the Test series against South Africa at his home ground in Ranchi.

High Court questions FSSAI on food sample testing

High Court questions FSSAI on food sample testing

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

FSSAI assured the court that all requirements under the Act shall be complied with fully.

Not so fast, Roger. Federer stopped by Australian Open security

Not so fast, Roger. Federer stopped by Australian Open security

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Roger Federer found that out this week when he was blocked access to a locker room at the Australian Open by a security guard who took his job very seriously.

Over 10 million COVID-19 tests done so far: ICMR

Over 10 million COVID-19 tests done so far: ICMR

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

In the past 24 hours, about 1,80,596 samples were tested on July 5 in the country with a total of 1,00,04,101 samples have been tested till date, said an official.

Want to Earn Rs 50 lakh a year?

Want to Earn Rs 50 lakh a year?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

With over 1.7 million vacant cloud computing jobs, the future is bright for candidates with the right skills and experience, says Bhavesh Goswami, founder and CEO, CloudThat Technologies.

India's medical education now at par with US

India's medical education now at par with US

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The parity status was given on six parameters -- curriculum, teaching, method of evaluation, extension, research and impact of education processes.

Belarus delegate banned for carrying Russian flag at Paralympics opening

Belarus delegate banned for carrying Russian flag at Paralympics opening

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A member of the Belarus delegation who carried a Russian flag at the Paralympic opening ceremony to support his country's near-neighbor that is banned from the competition was stripped of his accreditation, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Thursday.

FM unveils education reforms, to set up National Testing Agency

FM unveils education reforms, to set up National Testing Agency

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Jaitley said the government proposes to establish a National Testing Agency as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organisation to conduct all entrance examinations for higher education institutions.

Narine yet to get BCCI's approval for IPL

Narine yet to get BCCI's approval for IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders trump card spinner Sunil Narine checked into the city but did not come for the IPL franchise's first practice session here for the apparent reason that he is yet to get a BCCI go-ahead for his suspect bowling action.