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'Ajit has choked Pawar politically'

'Ajit has choked Pawar politically'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Pawar is a fighter. He will fight back.'

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.

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal is considered the frontrunner to make his Test debut in the West Indies, but there are other options in Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill.

13 refugees die in Assam relief camps

13 refugees die in Assam relief camps

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Altogether 13 refugees have died while over hundred have been affected by malaria in camps in Assam's Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri districts, which were rocked by recent violence, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

India to face 'tsunami' of diseases like cancer: US-based doc

India to face 'tsunami' of diseases like cancer: US-based doc

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Due to globalisation, growing economy, aging population and changing lifestyle, India will face a tsunami of chronic diseases such as cancer.

Germany's Kroos doubtful for Euro qualifier against Turkey

Germany's Kroos doubtful for Euro qualifier against Turkey

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos could miss the Euro 2012 qualifier against Turkey on Friday but could be fit for next week's game against Belgium, coach Joachim Loew said on Tuesday.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Hit-and-run case: Salman had no driving license, says witness

Hit-and-run case: Salman had no driving license, says witness

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Bollywood star Salman Khan did not possess a driving license when his car met with an accident in 2002, an officer at Regional Transport Office on Monday informed the Sessions court hearing the hit-and-run case.

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Three high-ranking National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) officials, along with six empanelled Dope Control Officers (DCOs), will be travelling to the UAE for sample collection during this year's Indian Premier League, which starts on September 19.

Gautam Gambhir likely to miss opening few IPL matches

Gautam Gambhir likely to miss opening few IPL matches

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders might miss the services of their captain Gautam Gambhir as the senior opener is down with jaundice.

Down with jaundice, Gambhir set to miss early part of IPL

Down with jaundice, Gambhir set to miss early part of IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders might miss the services of their captain Gautam Gambhir, as the senior opener is down with jaundice.

Tennis to introduce biological passports

Tennis to introduce biological passports

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Tennis will introduce biological passports for players and increase the number of blood tests done each year, the sport's anti-doping agency said on Thursday.

Dengue in Kashmir?

Dengue in Kashmir?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

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.

Shraddha murder case: Search for body parts continues

Shraddha murder case: Search for body parts continues

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Aaftab Amin Poonawala will be taken to different locations in south Delhi on Saturday as the Delhi Police are trying to locate more body parts which he had allegedly disposed of after killing his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar, officials said.

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Only two batters have managed to achieve this unique record before him.

PIX: Top order collapse leaves India on the brink!

PIX: Top order collapse leaves India on the brink!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Australia racked up 469 in their first innings and then reduced India to 151/5 to put themselves in the box seat in the World Test Championship final.

10 Healthy Tips for Women

10 Healthy Tips for Women

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

After the age of 35, women need to take extra care of their mental and physical health.

Will go solo in Haryana elections, to join INDIA for LS polls: Kejriwal

Will go solo in Haryana elections, to join INDIA for LS polls: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The AAP will contest all the 90 assembly seats in Haryana on its own, but the Lok Sabha polls will be fought as part of the INDIA bloc, Kejriwal said.

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The WADA investigation found that the sample analysis methods of the NDTL were not upto the mark. The NDTL can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne in the next 21 days.

West Indies batter Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban

West Indies batter Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

West Indies batter John Campbell has been slapped with a four-year ban for violation of an anti-doping rule, according to a Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) decision

Cricket Buzz: Buttler gets praise from Roy, Hussain

Cricket Buzz: Buttler gets praise from Roy, Hussain

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Buttler blasted a 50-ball century, his eighth in one-dayer, in Saturday's second ODI against Pakistan, prompting former England captain Nasser Hussain to rank the 28-year-old among the all-time greats in this format.

Healy reckons bad blood between India and Australia going out of control

Healy reckons bad blood between India and Australia going out of control

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Former Australian Test great Ian Healy is of the opinion that the bad blood between Australia and India in the ongoing Test series has gone too far.

Athletics rocked by 'wild' doping allegations

Athletics rocked by 'wild' doping allegations

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The BBC report said a third of medals in endurance events at the Olympics and world championships between 2001 and 2012 were won by athletes who have recorded "suspicious tests".

Give blood sample on May 26: HC to N D Tiwari

Give blood sample on May 26: HC to N D Tiwari

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Congress leader N D Tiwari was on Monday asked by the Delhi high court to appear in person on May 26 before it to give blood sample for a DNA test to decide the paternity suit of a man claiming to be his son.

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

We need to make sensible choices that are in the long-term interest of Indian cricket -- and the game itself, suggests Indrajit Gupta.

Cheap HIV test developed

Cheap HIV test developed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Scientists have developed an HIV test which they claim works in just 30 minutes and can be performed anywhere in the world -- no laboratory required.

Big drugmakers step in to develop, import test kits

Big drugmakers step in to develop, import test kits

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Cadila, Biocon developing rapid antibody testing kits; Eris, Mylan, Gland importing. There are two kinds of testing for the novel coronavirus - the real-time polymerase chain reaction test kit that uses throat or nasal swabs and provides results in a few hours, and the other is antibody-based rapid testing kit that use blood samples and provides results in a few minutes.

Savita Halappanavar inquest: Doctor admits system failures

Savita Halappanavar inquest: Doctor admits system failures

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Savita Halappanavar's consultant obstetrician has admitted there were a number of system failures in her care at Galway University Hospital, where the 17-week pregnant Indian dentist died last October.

How many Indian athletes have failed dope tests in 2017?

How many Indian athletes have failed dope tests in 2017?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Athletics continued to be India's achilles' heel in its anti-doping campaign, accounting for 21 of the 71 positive tests recorded by the National Anti-Doping Agency in the last one year, according to the latest WADA report.

My wife probably thought I was joking: Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

My wife probably thought I was joking: Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The former India captain said even after breaking his jaw he felt it was his responsibility to get some wickets for the team.

Need of the hour for Indian cricket: Revival of A tours, overhauling bowling

Need of the hour for Indian cricket: Revival of A tours, overhauling bowling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

India dropped both Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara from the side following the South Africa tour but brought them back rather than grooming youngsters? Rahane scored the bulk of the runs for India in the WTC final but was going back to him and Pujara the right call?

ICMR wants rapid tests in India's coronavirus hotspots

ICMR wants rapid tests in India's coronavirus hotspots

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The ICMR has already approved a bunch of rapid test kits for launch. The health ministry admitted that clusters of COVID-19 had appeared in many states and the risk of further spread remains very high.

Djokovic loses trust in anti-doping programme

Djokovic loses trust in anti-doping programme

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Novak Djokovic says he has lost all trust in the anti-doping programme in tennis and fears he could become a victim of its 'negligence' after fellow Serb Victor Troicki failed to have his doping ban overturned on Tuesday.

BMW hit-and-run: Sanjeev Nanda was drunk, says doc

BMW hit-and-run: Sanjeev Nanda was drunk, says doc

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

In a new twist to the BMW hit-and-run case trial, a medical expert on Thursday told a Delhi court that a blood test on prime accused Sanjeev Nanda just after the incident had proved that he was under the influence of liquor. "As per traffic rules, a person is under the influence of liquor if the blood contains 30 mg or above per 100 ml of blood, wherever in the present case, it was much above it. As per my report, it was 115 mg/ml," doctor Madhulika Sharma said.

6 common misconceptions about health check-ups

6 common misconceptions about health check-ups

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

We simplify it for you.

Australia's Agar latest to return home from shambolic India tour

Australia's Agar latest to return home from shambolic India tour

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Agar is the latest Australian to return home midway into the tour, with the visitors having lost the first two Tests of the four-match series.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

AIIMS chief warns against going for CT scan in mild COVID cases

AIIMS chief warns against going for CT scan in mild COVID cases

Rediff.com3 May 2021

"One CT scan is equivalent to 300 to 400 chest x-rays. According to data, repeated CT scans in younger age groups increase the risk of cancer in later life. Exposing yourself to radiation again and again may cause damage. So, there is no point in doing CT scan in mild COVID-19 if the oxygen saturation is normal," Guleria said.

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 1

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 1

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai, on Friday.