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Drug Charges: Siddhanth Kapoor released on bail

Drug Charges: Siddhanth Kapoor released on bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The actor and the four others who were arrested were released on station bail with a direction that they have to depose before the police as and when required.

New test can predict your level of immunity against COVID-19

New test can predict your level of immunity against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Easy access to this kind of test could help people determine what kind of precautions they should take against COVID-19 infection, such as getting an additional booster shot, the researchers said.

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Anshuman Gaekwad, who served Indian cricket as a player, coach and selector, succumbed to blood cancer on Wednesday night.

RG Kar ex-principal was 'deceptive' during polygraph: CBI

RG Kar ex-principal was 'deceptive' during polygraph: CBI

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

R G Kar Medical College's former principal Sandip Ghosh was found to be 'deceptive' while answering important questions on the rape and murder of a trainee woman postgraduate doctor during his polygraph test and layered voice analysis, officials said.

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The test used now, called PCR (or polymerace chain reaction), uses a nasal or throat swab sample and identifies the virus. These tests take at least five hours to give results. The rapid test, on the other hand, uses a blood sample and gives results based on detecting the presence of certain antibodies that react to the coronavirus protein.

Indian football: Mumbai battle past Hyderabad; Bagan win

Indian football: Mumbai battle past Hyderabad; Bagan win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

I-League: Rajasthan United beat Namdhari 3-1 with comeback win; Dempo overcome Lajong

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Any cricketer from any country should be helped by his Board, but Anshu's case must be taken up on priority and treated as paramount.'

TEST: India draw first blood at Cardiff

TEST: India draw first blood at Cardiff

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Suresh Raina helped India draw first blood in the One-Day International series against England, hitting an impressive century in the tourists' rain-affected 133-run victory in Cardiff, on Wednesday.

PIX: Sensational win! India outclass B'desh, sweep series

PIX: Sensational win! India outclass B'desh, sweep series

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2nd Test played between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, on Tuesday.

What You Must Know About Prostate Cancer

What You Must Know About Prostate Cancer

Rediff.com22 May 2024

While the exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown, factors such as genetics, a sedentary lifestyle and hormonal imbalances may contribute to its development.

Records tumble as Aus give Scots batting masterclass

Records tumble as Aus give Scots batting masterclass

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Captain Mitchell Marsh hammered 39 off 12 balls before Josh Inglis and Stoinis drove Australia to 156 for three for victory, the highest chase achieved within 10 overs in men's T20Is.

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The four wickets that India prised out in the third session, on balance, swung the game back in their favour, says Prem Panicker .

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Police said according to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report, the blood samples recovered from Poonawala's house were of Walkar's.

Kejriwal seeks 7-day extension of bail on health grounds; BJP calls 'drama'

Kejriwal seeks 7-day extension of bail on health grounds; BJP calls 'drama'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought extension of his interim bail by seven days from the Supreme Court to undergo a host of medical tests, including a PET-CT scan in view of his 'sudden and unexplained weight loss, coupled with high ketone levels', which are indicatives of kidney, serious cardiac ailments and even cancer.

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Do we have enough trained oncologists and medical professionals in India to man these over 4,500 beds in the public sector?

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar is one of only five women in gymnastics history to have successfully executed the Produnova -- called the 'vault of death'.

Fasting Jarange takes IV fluids as minister intervenes

Fasting Jarange takes IV fluids as minister intervenes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Activist Manoj Jarange, whose indefinite fast over Maratha reservation entered the fifth day on Wednesday, started taking intravenous fluids after a Maharashtra minister assured to resolve the issue.

Kohli, Rohit should quit T20Is; focus on Tests, ODIs: Shastri

Kohli, Rohit should quit T20Is; focus on Tests, ODIs: Shastri

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it is time for stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to concentrate on Tests and ODIs.

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

Tehelka case: Tarun Tejpal's potency test positive

Tehelka case: Tarun Tejpal's potency test positive

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal, arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman journalist, underwent a potency test which came out positive.

Ailing Sri Lanka captain Chandimal out of 1st Test vs India

Ailing Sri Lanka captain Chandimal out of 1st Test vs India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal will miss next week's first Test against India after being diagnosed with pneumonia, dealing a big blow to the hosts ahead of the three-match home series against their neighbours.

Covid virus can linger in human body for over 1 year, finds study

Covid virus can linger in human body for over 1 year, finds study

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The researchers from the University of California, San Francisco found pieces of SARS-CoV-2, referred to as COVID antigens, lingering in the blood up to 14 months after infection and for over two years in tissue samples from people who had COVID-19.

Zika epidemic: Donated blood across US to be screened for virus

Zika epidemic: Donated blood across US to be screened for virus

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The Food and Drug Administration says all those areas are currently in compliance with blood screening, but that expanded testing is now needed.

With young guns rising to the occasion, India's transition concerns eased?

With young guns rising to the occasion, India's transition concerns eased?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

India may not be contemplating life after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli just yet but the robust display of their fringe players against England will have eased any fears about how they will cope when the old guard steps aside.

HC allows medical termination of 12-year-old T'gana rape survivor's pregnancy

HC allows medical termination of 12-year-old T'gana rape survivor's pregnancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The court also ordered that the termination of pregnancy or surgical procedure, as the case may be, shall be performed by a senior most gynaecologist of the hospital and collect the tissue and blood samples of the foetus for conducting DNA and other tests.

Halep's doping ban appeal at CAS hearing

Halep's doping ban appeal at CAS hearing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The hearings at the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) are expected to run until Friday. The court said it was unclear when a ruling might be rendered.

Child diagnosed as HIV-positive after blood transfusion

Child diagnosed as HIV-positive after blood transfusion

Rediff.com10 May 2016

A three-and-half-year-old child, who was being treated for burn injuries at Gauhati medical college and hospital, allegedly contracted HIV positive virus after transfusion of blood.

Engineer hails IPL being 'envy of the world' but says Test cricket can't be...

Engineer hails IPL being 'envy of the world' but says Test cricket can't be...

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Former Indian cricketer Farokh Engineer hailed IPL being the 'envy of the world' but said Test cricket cannot be sacrificed.

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

Nipah is back, should you be worried?

Nipah is back, should you be worried?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research was in talks with the Serum Institute of India for local manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies (MABs). However, it did not take off, as the volume was much less in India.

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep had her four-year doping ban cut to nine months.

Nagpur Test: Cummins, Rohit play down pitch talks

Nagpur Test: Cummins, Rohit play down pitch talks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Rohit shot down suggestions that India had rolled out a 'doctored pitch' for the contest.

Grandma fakes blood for surgery

Grandma fakes blood for surgery

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Trizka Litton, 62, needed urgent surgery. To ensure this, she mixed cranberry juice and biscuits to convince doctors she was vomiting blood.

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

NCP leaders including, Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal and Ajit Pawar were present at the Bada Qabrastan during the last rites of Baba Siddique.

Gender row over Algeria's Khelif takes focus at Paris

Gender row over Algeria's Khelif takes focus at Paris

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Imane Khelif, who is in the spotlight for failing a gender eligibility test at a tournament last year, progressed to the Olymoics welterweight quarter-finals.

Lyon snares 6 as Australia outclass West Indies in first Test

Lyon snares 6 as Australia outclass West Indies in first Test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Australia bowled the West Indies out for 333 on Sunday in the second session of Day 5 to register a thumping 164-run victory in the first Test at Perth Stadium and a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Britain's Sunday Times and Germany's ARD say the results from the database of the sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), show evidence of widespread cheating among long distance runners.