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New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The device is intended for use in remote laboratory settings.

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The juvenile's father had called the doctor and offered him allurements to replace the blood samples, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar claimed at a press conference.

Ladakh police solve quadruple murder case after 26 years; 3 held

Ladakh police solve quadruple murder case after 26 years; 3 held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Mohd Ali, Haji Anayat Ali of Kargil and their assistants Shero Ali and Nazir Ahmad of Kathua had gone to the higher reaches of Warwan in J-K's Kishtwar district to purchase livestock in August 1998 but did not return to their homes.

The FABULOUS Life of Shalini Passi

The FABULOUS Life of Shalini Passi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Shalini Passi is the latest addition along with Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Kalyani Saha, and she has got everyone talking on social media, thanks to her quirky personality.

Bangladesh MP murder: Police recover flesh, hair from septic tank

Bangladesh MP murder: Police recover flesh, hair from septic tank

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The DNA tests would be conducted as the last option in case the body parts of the Awami League MP could not be found, an officer of the Dhaka police visiting Kolkata as part of the investigation said.

UAE to prepare DNA database

UAE to prepare DNA database

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

UAE to prepare DNA database

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'It is, in a way, my mother's story.'

Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Indian embassy in Moscow confirmed the death of Ravi Moun, who hailed from Matour village in Haryana's Kaithal district, his brother Ajay Moun said.

Congress rebuffs Amar's 'DNA' comment

Congress rebuffs Amar's 'DNA' comment

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

In an apparent rebuff to Amar Singh, Congress on Monday dismissed the sulking Samajwadi Party leader's claim suggesting that his 'DNA was Congress.'

Cops take MJ's DNA

Cops take MJ's DNA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.' 'RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.' 'We realised that crucial evidence was being destroyed.' 'She had several bite marks on her neck, but no swab was collected.' 'My daughter had 28 injuries on her body. But there was no DNA of the assailant under her nails.' 'Are you saying she did not try to defend herself?'

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.

'Partial male DNA' found on Aarushi's pillow

'Partial male DNA' found on Aarushi's pillow

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The senior scientist, B P Mahaptra of Central Forensic Science laboratory, told the court that besides the partial male DNA, blood stains were found on the pillow that matched Aarushi's group.

The Film Kareena Wants To Show Her Sons

The Film Kareena Wants To Show Her Sons

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'If after 25 years, I don't experiment, it's going to be never.'

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The last edition of the 14-year-old morninger, which had already stopped from Delhi and other centres earlier, will come out on Thursday from Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the broadsheet owned by Zee group's Subhash Chandra's Essel group said.

Conduct DNA test on Netaji's ashes: Daughter urges PM Modi

Conduct DNA test on Netaji's ashes: Daughter urges PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

She alleged that certain people in the previous governments had "neglected" the matter as they "never" wanted the mystery to be solved.

Modi open to DNA test on Netaji's ashes

Modi open to DNA test on Netaji's ashes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

'The extended Bose family is insisting that the Japanese government must release all the information they have on Bose's ashes. It cannot be forgotten that Bose was in Japanese care when his 'death' occurred. Ultimately, it is the Japanese who hold the secret about what happened to him.'

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite the personal and political challenges posed by her husband's legal battles, Kalpana has proven to be a resilient and dynamic leader.

AIIMS doctors submit Geeta's DNA report to MEA

AIIMS doctors submit Geeta's DNA report to MEA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The report of the DNA tests carried out to determine the parentage of 23-year-old Geeta, the deaf and mute girl who returned from Pakistan after being separated from her family over a decade ago, has been submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs.

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.' 'You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.'

The dangers of DNA testing

The dangers of DNA testing

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

Its increasing use opens a Pandora's Box of privacy issues and is unfairly skewed toward certain groups.

Britain's future king has Indian heritage, DNA proves

Britain's future king has Indian heritage, DNA proves

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Prince William, second-in-line to the throne, will be first British king with proven Indian ancestry, DNA analysis has revealed.

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

After a year, a father's hope of finding the body of his son, Shakir Wagey, who worked with the Territorial Army and was killed by terrorists, was rekindled on Wednesday when the Army recovered a decomposed body near a mobile tower in this district of South Kashmir.

Tiwari's plea against DNA test dismissed

Tiwari's plea against DNA test dismissed

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The Delhi high court on Thursday dismissed veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari's appeal against its earlier order, asking him to undergo a DNA test on a plea made by a Delhi youth claiming to be his biological son.

'True to DNA': Volkswagen India to focus on premium cars, avoid hatchbacks

'True to DNA': Volkswagen India to focus on premium cars, avoid hatchbacks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

German automotive giant Volkswagen (VW) has said it will focus on the premium sedan/sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment and avoid the mass hatchback segment. "Customers don't expect anything less than a premium product from VW. "Customers expect a certain level of quality and driving dynamics. We have to stay true to that DNA. "The day we go mass, customers will reject us," says Ashish Gupta, brand director, VW India.

Indian Army to DNA profile its soldiers

Indian Army to DNA profile its soldiers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The Indian Army soldiers will have their DNA profile stored in a data bank under a project launched by the Armed Forces Medical Services that will facilitate identification of bodies during any operation, attack or mishap.

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The Gujarat high court on Monday said it does not have faith in the state machinery which gets into action only after innocent lives are lost, as it pulled up the Rajkot civic body over the purported lapses in functioning of the game zone facility where a massive fire killed 27 persons.

'Female DNA found on Aarushi's parents' clothes'

'Female DNA found on Aarushi's parents' clothes'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

A forensic expert, deposing in the twin Aarushi-Hemraj murder case, on Tuesday told a court that blood stains with female DNA were found on the teenager's parents' clothes.

Football is in England's DNA: Beckham

Football is in England's DNA: Beckham

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

David Beckham said that England would be perfect hosts for the 2018 football World Cup because "football is in our DNA".

DNA: Zee close to buying out Dainik Bhaskar

DNA: Zee close to buying out Dainik Bhaskar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

DB Corp, which publishes the country's second most widely read paper Dainik Bhaskar, has been gradually reducing its stake in DNA and wants to focus on the growth in regional markets.

Amarmani's DNA matches Madhumita's foetus

Amarmani's DNA matches Madhumita's foetus

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

The DNA of former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathi has matched the dead foetus of slain poetess Madhumita Shukla.

'Pervert, porn addict': Kolkata accused's psychoanalysis report

'Pervert, porn addict': Kolkata accused's psychoanalysis report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The psychoanalytic profile of the arrested accused in the rape and murder of the woman doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sanjay Roy, indicated that he was a pervert and severely addicted to pornography, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer said on Thursday.

Roy alone raped, killed Kolkata doctor: CBI chargesheet

Roy alone raped, killed Kolkata doctor: CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

the CBI said Roy allegedly committed the crime on August 9 when the victim had gone to sleep in the hospital's seminar room during a break, they said.

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Four Indian nationals, including a young woman, lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic multi-vehicle road accident in the US state of Texas during the Labour Day weekend.

Paternity row: Tiwari says no to DNA test

Paternity row: Tiwari says no to DNA test

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari, appearing before the Delhi high court on Thursday, stuck to his stand of not giving his blood sample for a DNA test in a paternity suit filed by a 31-year-old man claiming to be his biological son.

Rekha Steals The IIFA Show!

Rekha Steals The IIFA Show!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Among the many performances at the IIFA awards, Rekha's was certainly among the highlights.

N D Tiwari moves SC challenging DNA test

N D Tiwari moves SC challenging DNA test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari approached the Supreme Court challenging Delhi High Court's order asking him to undergo DNA test in a paternity suit filed by a young man claiming to be his biological son.

Human genome: Scientists find DNA diversity

Human genome: Scientists find DNA diversity

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

However, scientists peering into the DNA of people from Asia, Africa and Europe found that large segments of their DNA varied greatly. Scientists now believe that people may differ by 10-12 percent genetically.

Forests to use DNA fingerprinting for tiger census

Forests to use DNA fingerprinting for tiger census

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

As the Karnataka forest department analyses the data gathered during the six-day tiger census conducted in the state in January, various wildlife organisations have chipped in to identify the population of the big cats based on DNA fingerprinting.

N D Tiwari's DNA report to be made public

N D Tiwari's DNA report to be made public

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

In an embarrassment to veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari, the Delhi high court on Friday rejected his plea not to open his DNA report before a single judge bench, adjudicating the paternity suit of a city youth, who claims to be his son.