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IAAF fights back against reports of widespread suspected doping

IAAF fights back against reports of widespread suspected doping

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The world governing body for athletics (IAAF) fought back on Tuesday against media reports of suspected widespread doping in the sport, rejecting accusations it failed to investigate dubious drugs test results properly.

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The virus has been ahead of us till now, and we have been chasing the virus.' 'It is time we have to be a step ahead of the virus, and this is possible only by checking the oxygen level.'

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The SIT clicked photos and shot videos of the suspected places to examine the nature of the crime again.

Shooter Ravi Kumar expects light penalty for doping

Shooter Ravi Kumar expects light penalty for doping

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Rifle shooter Ravi Kumar is the second athlete after boxer Sumit Sangwan whose dope test results have come positive on Tuesday. Ravi accepted the results and is expecting the punishment, to be meted out by NADA, in a few days' time.

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Dr Udgeath Dhir, director and head, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, explains why you must take extra care of your heart.

Mumbai local crashes into platform at Churchgate terminal

Mumbai local crashes into platform at Churchgate terminal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The train, which was coming in at a high speed rammed into the dead end at the terminal. The train's half of the first coach went through the platform.

UAE lets off drunk AI pilot with a warning

UAE lets off drunk AI pilot with a warning

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A senior Air India pilot, who was found to be allegedly drunk by Sharjah International Airport security just prior to flying, has been let off with a warning by the United Arab Emirates authorities.

Centre holds high-level meet as 11 states report serotype-2 dengue cases

Centre holds high-level meet as 11 states report serotype-2 dengue cases

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a high-level meet with representatives of states/UTs to also review and discussed the COVID-19 management and response strategy through video conference.

Researchers spot distinct features in lungs of COVID-19 victims

Researchers spot distinct features in lungs of COVID-19 victims

Rediff.com22 May 2020

According to the study, both SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1 are the same category of virus, and both infect the respiratory tract. While the lungs of both groups shared some common features, the scientists said there were distinctive features related to blood vessels seen in the lungs of patients who had died due to COVID-19.

This Olympic ski coach's life story akin to a Bollywood flick

This Olympic ski coach's life story akin to a Bollywood flick

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

US Olympic medallist Dawson was born in South Korea's Busan where, at the age of three, he was separated from his mother in a bustling marketplace.

How I DEFEATED Cancer

How I DEFEATED Cancer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'I have to take better care of myself.' 'I was lucky that the cancer was diagnosed at a very early stage.'

ICMR to conduct study to check for community spread

ICMR to conduct study to check for community spread

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Officials said the study would have started earlier as it was planned to be conducted with the rapid antibody test kits brought from China.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Indrani was cheering Pasbola on from the back, with little, happy whoops, that she muffled with her chunni. Indrani was in her element on Friday. The defence's cross-examination was clearly going her way and Indrani was delighted.

With 69,652 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest 1-day jump

With 69,652 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest 1-day jump

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The total number of samples tested up to August 19 is 3,26,61,252 including 9,18,470 samples tested on Wednesday, said the Indian Council of Medical Research on Thursday.

India reports 3,970 cases in 24 hrs, overtakes China tally

India reports 3,970 cases in 24 hrs, overtakes China tally

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 2,752 and the number of cases climbed to 85,940 on Saturday.

Covishield produced more antibodies than Covaxin: Study

Covishield produced more antibodies than Covaxin: Study

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The study by a group of doctors showed that after two shots of the vaccines, 98 per cent recipients of Covishield showed antibody response, while the same was 80 per cent among Covaxin recipients. Sohini Das and Ruchika Chitravanshi report.

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'All actions for COVID-19 should be the same as for other routine health conditions.' 'There is no need to report the matter in the media all the time; not on front page please.'

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Over 20,000 passengers returning from mainland China and Hong Kong underwent thermal screenings at the seven international airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin

21.5% Indians show evidence of exposure to Covid: Govt

21.5% Indians show evidence of exposure to Covid: Govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Over 21 per cent of the population, aged 10 years and above, showed evidence of past exposure to COVID-19 in the Indian Council of Medical Research's latest national serosurvey, the government said on Thursday, noting that a large proportion of people are still vulnerable to the infection.

Roopa Ganguly's son send to custody for rash driving

Roopa Ganguly's son send to custody for rash driving

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

In a tweet, Ganguly said the law should take its own course.

Phase II trial finds Chinese COVID-19 vaccine is safe

Phase II trial finds Chinese COVID-19 vaccine is safe

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Since the trial participants were not exposed to the coronavirus after vaccination, the scientists said it is not possible for the current study to determine the efficacy of the candidate vaccine.

'Normalcy is far away'

'Normalcy is far away'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If the government has not listened to scientists, it must.' 'It's obvious that this is a science-driven campaign (fight), a science-driven situation.' 'We cannot afford to ignore the science.'

Lockdown should be lifted only after cases start dropping: Experts

Lockdown should be lifted only after cases start dropping: Experts

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The experts agreed that the lockdown has helped in slowing down spread of the virus but insisted that the situation has not reached a plateau and that there was an urgent need to upgrade healthcare facilities to deal with the crisis.

As Covid ebbs, 70 die of mystery fever in western UP, Firozabad worst hit

As Covid ebbs, 70 die of mystery fever in western UP, Firozabad worst hit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Firozabad has been the worst hit district, with nearly 50 casualties. It has also gripped Agra, Mathura, Mainpuri, Etawah and Kasganj in the past few days.

Hit-and-run case: Doc gives 2 versions on whether Salman was drunk

Hit-and-run case: Doc gives 2 versions on whether Salman was drunk

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A doctor on Thursday told a local court hearing the hit-and-run case allegedly involving super star Salman Khan that the actor smelt of alcohol when he was brought for a blood test soon after the incident though during clinical examination the same day it appeared he was not under the influence of liquor.

CCTV footage shows Chandigarh stalkers buying alcohol before chase

CCTV footage shows Chandigarh stalkers buying alcohol before chase

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

n another damning evidence in the Chandigarh stalking case, a CCTV footage has been recovered of August 4th which clearly shows accused Vikas Barala purchasing alcohol before chasing down Varnika Kund

Govt surprised at NDTL's suspension, says business interest behind WADA decision

Govt surprised at NDTL's suspension, says business interest behind WADA decision

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended the accreditation of NDTL for six months in a massive blow to the country's anti-doping programme, the cost of which will rise significantly now.

Dr Suniti Solomon, part of team who detected HIV, passes away

Dr Suniti Solomon, part of team who detected HIV, passes away

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Groundbreaking HIV researcher Dr Suniti Solomon, the first to bring to the world the prevalence of the infection in India in 1986 and one who successfully led research into the treatment of the deadly virus, passed away at her residence in Chennai on Tuesday.

Govt issues guidelines for monkeypox patients, here are the details

Govt issues guidelines for monkeypox patients, here are the details

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

One has to stay in isolation for 21 days from the last contact with a monkeypox patient or their contaminated materials, they said.

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Unfortunately, during this pandemic, everybody started saying that well, these are desperate times and desperate times need desperate solutions.' 'Purely out of fear, anxiety, panic, this knowledge that people started acquiring from WhatsApp University and social media, it pushed science completely to the backseat.'

Nigeria's Okagbare gets 10-year ban for doping at Tokyo Olympics

Nigeria's Okagbare gets 10-year ban for doping at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and refusing to co-operate with the investigation.

'For every Covid case reported in India, 30 cases were missed: Expert

'For every Covid case reported in India, 30 cases were missed: Expert

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Among states and union territories, the analysis by Lahariya showed that Uttar Pradesh missed the highest number of cases. With every case reported in that state, 98 cases were missed or remained undetected.

Kapurthala lynching: Despite 30 cuts on victim's body cops yet to register murder case

Kapurthala lynching: Despite 30 cuts on victim's body cops yet to register murder case

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Meanwhile, the man was cremated as no one came forward to claim the body.

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

'Ranbaxy got USFDA nod with no data or fraudulent data'

'Ranbaxy got USFDA nod with no data or fraudulent data'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

In May this year, Ranbaxy had pleaded guilty to 'felony charges' for violating manufacturing norms and agreed to pay $500 million penalty to US authorities.

COVID-19 is not transmitted by mosquitoes, study shows

COVID-19 is not transmitted by mosquitoes, study shows

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, provided the first experimental evidence on the capacity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, to infect and be transmitted by mosquitoes.

SHOCKING! TB kills 1,183 Indians daily

SHOCKING! TB kills 1,183 Indians daily

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

'There is little doubt that India's tobacco epidemic is contributing to its TB epidemic,' says Neil W Schluger.

Sheena Bora Trial: A year of tortuous twists and turns

Sheena Bora Trial: A year of tortuous twists and turns

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

When the hearings resume January 3, you wonder how many things will change and how many things will remain forever the same, as the Sheena Bora trial moves ahead.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests positive for coronavirus

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

On Sunday, Rupani, 64, fainted on stage while addressing a rally in Vadodara for the upcoming civic polls in the state, following which he was flown to Ahmedabad and admitted to the U N Mehta Hospital.

Pune's NIV develops ELISA test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

Pune's NIV develops ELISA test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The test kit has the advantage of testing 90 samples together in a single run of 2.5 hours, so that healthcare professionals can proceed quickly with necessary next steps.