News for 'drug testing'

Sharapova admits that she failed a dope test

Sharapova admits that she failed a dope test

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Maria Sharapova has admitted that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open this year. The Russian star has confessed that she tested positive for Mildronate/Meldonium, a medicine she has been taking for 10 years owing to health issues, and the same is included in the fresh list of banned substances.

Warne could have played at WC

Warne could have played at WC

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Warne had the right to keep silent on the positive test until his B sample was returned, meaning he could have played in opening World Cup matches.

Nadal fumes over doping rumours post Sharapova controversy

Nadal fumes over doping rumours post Sharapova controversy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Spanish tennis maestro Rafael Nadal has defended his training methods and outrightly rejected to have used any banned substance in order to speed up his recovery from injury.

250 kg of hashish washes up on Maharashtra beaches in 6 days

250 kg of hashish washes up on Maharashtra beaches in 6 days

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Customs department suspects that the contraband, which originated from Afghanistan and Pakistan, had either fallen or was dumped by foreign vessels for the purpose of smuggling, he said.

A positive from Ferdinand case

A positive from Ferdinand case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2003

After the Rio Ferdinand drugs case no player would miss taking a dope test again, FA chief executive Mark Palios said

Ferdinand denies using drugs

Ferdinand denies using drugs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

The axed England defender said he never used drugs or condoned the use of drugs in sport or society.

Nadal hits out at doping accusers, says rivals are 'totally clean'

Nadal hits out at doping accusers, says rivals are 'totally clean'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Rafael Nadal is convinced that none of his rivals are taking performance-enhancing drugs and believes that people who have accused him of doping have 'personal problems'.

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The report added that there is no indication that the virus played any role in his death.

Gambia child deaths: Haryana govt halts cough syrup production

Gambia child deaths: Haryana govt halts cough syrup production

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A joint team of the state and the Centre inspected the unit and found 12 violations or deficiencies.

Aryan Khan tests Covid negative, shifted to common cell

Aryan Khan tests Covid negative, shifted to common cell

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

They were earlier lodged at the quarantine barrack of the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai.

Chelsea charged with misconduct

Chelsea charged with misconduct

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

Chelsea were charged by the FA with misconduct for allegedly breaching rules governing private drug testing by the club

GST cut on Covid drugs, equipment, retained for vaccines

GST cut on Covid drugs, equipment, retained for vaccines

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Pulse oximeters, hand sanitisers, temperature check equipment and ambulances too will attract lower 5 per cent tax.

Straight out of the movies! Canoeist spikes rival's drink...

Straight out of the movies! Canoeist spikes rival's drink...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A Japanese sprint canoeist is facing a life ban after admitting to spiking a rival's drink with an anabolic steroid to scuttle his Olympic dreams, the Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday.

Warne was watching Australia-Pakistan Test before he died

Warne was watching Australia-Pakistan Test before he died

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The spin legend was on a three-month holiday in Thailand.

Putin describes India as a great power, time-tested friend

Putin describes India as a great power, time-tested friend

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Russia President Vladimir Putin on Monday described India as a great power, a friendly nation and a time-tested friend and echoed common concerns over terrorism, drug trafficking and organised crime as he held wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Cough syrup deaths: DCGI bans use of propylene glycol supplied by Delhi firm

Cough syrup deaths: DCGI bans use of propylene glycol supplied by Delhi firm

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Maya Chemtech India Pvt Ltd supplied propylene glycol used in Marion Biotech's cough syrups that were found to be "not of standard quality", according to the regulator.

Mister Mummy Review: Disaster!

Mister Mummy Review: Disaster!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Mister Mummy is neither a comedy nor an emotional drama, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Pneumonia outbreak in China: Centre asks states to...

Pneumonia outbreak in China: Centre asks states to...

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

The Union health ministry has advised states to immediately review public health preparedness in view of recent reports indicating a surge in respiratory illness in children in northern China.

Randall is third Jamaican to admit positive dope test

Randall is third Jamaican to admit positive dope test

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Olympic discus thrower Allison Randall on Monday became the third athlete to confirm a positive drugs test from the Jamaican trials in June following Sunday's revelations by sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson.

Olympic champion McNeal banned for five years for doping

Olympic champion McNeal banned for five years for doping

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

American Olympic 100 metres hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been banned for five years for an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday.

Maha cancels Johnson & Johnson's baby powder manufacturing licence

Maha cancels Johnson & Johnson's baby powder manufacturing licence

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Samples of the powder for babies did not conform to standard pH value during a laboratory test, the regulator said.

Back from exile, Hales aces redemption song

Back from exile, Hales aces redemption song

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Hales's inclusion was seen as a risk by some pundits and his patchy lead-up form spilled into the early matches at the tournament with 19 against Afghanistan and seven versus Ireland.

Tokyo Olympics probable Neeraj fails dope test, suspended

Tokyo Olympics probable Neeraj fails dope test, suspended

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

International medal-winning Indian woman boxer Neeraj (57kg), who was among the probables for 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has been provisionally suspended after failing a dope test.

ICMR approves TB machines for COVID-19 testing

ICMR approves TB machines for COVID-19 testing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The ICMR has validated 'TruenatTM beta CoV test on TruelabTM workstation' and has recommended it as a screening test,the apex health research body said on Friday.

'Tharanga tested positive for drugs during WC'

'Tharanga tested positive for drugs during WC'

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Sri Lanka opening batsman Upul Tharanga tested positive for an banned substance at this year's World Cup, an International Cricket Council (ICC) source told Reuters on Sunday.

4 lions at Singapore zoo test positive for COVID-19

4 lions at Singapore zoo test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The country also reported 3,397 fresh COVID-19 cases, including 169 from dormitories for migrant workers.

Raikkonen needs a miracle

Raikkonen needs a miracle

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Schumacher pretty much lives on pole position in Japan, with seven starts there.

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The duo were reportedly shooting together for film-maker Shashank Khaitan's Dharma Productions film Mr Lele.

UK: Indian suffers in drug trial

UK: Indian suffers in drug trial

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Navneet Modi said he felt like he would die after being administered the drug.

Uzbekistan cough syrup deaths: Noida firm loses production licence

Uzbekistan cough syrup deaths: Noida firm loses production licence

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A team of central agencies and the Uttar Pradesh drug department had carried out an inspection at the firm's office in Noida on December 29 and taken six more samples for testing.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar to return after serving doping ban

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar to return after serving doping ban

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Her 21-,month ban period will end on July 10 this year as it was counted from the day (October 11, 2021) the sample was collected. Her results have been disqualified from October 11, 2021 onwards.

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'The deaths of the children in the Gambia would batter India's reputation as the developing world's pharmacy.'

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sharapova should be banned, says Murray

Sharapova should be banned, says Murray

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

World No 2 Andy Murray says Maria Sharapova should be banned after her positive test for meldonium and questioned the Russian's use of the drug for medical purposes.

Zika virus detected in K'taka dist, govt urges people not to panic

Zika virus detected in K'taka dist, govt urges people not to panic

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The virus was detected in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes after samples from six water bodies in Chikkaballapura were collected and sent for examination.

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Larger hospitals are not worried about a spike in cases, as they are now accustomed to converting ICUs and general wards into negative pressure zones or isolation rooms. For smaller hospitals, the task is tedious.

Regulatory woes torpedo PE/VC deals in e-pharma sector

Regulatory woes torpedo PE/VC deals in e-pharma sector

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

With regulatory uncertainties clouding the future of online pharmacies, deals in the space are showing signs of slowdown, as also fresh investment from private-equity (PE) firms and venture capitalists (VCs). The data from Venture Intelligence shows so far in 2023 (as of June 13) there has been one deal with PE-VC funding. In 2022 there were four, a sharp fall from the 12, totalling $1,520 million, the sector had attracted in 2021.

Ranbaxy says its drugs are safe

Ranbaxy says its drugs are safe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Thursday said it will co-operate fully with any regulator from anywhere in the world wanting to investigate its manufacturing practices.

Ferdinand denies misconduct charge

Ferdinand denies misconduct charge

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

The Manchester United and England defender requested a personal hearing with the FA after being charged with "failure or refusal" to take a drugs test.

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

India has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.