News for 'drug testing'

Govt, vaccine maker clarify after Haryana Min tests Covid +ve

Govt, vaccine maker clarify after Haryana Min tests Covid +ve

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

In a statement Bharat Biotech clarified that the vaccine's efficacy can only be determined 14 days after the second dose.

Evidence of drug overdose in Sunanda's body

Evidence of drug overdose in Sunanda's body

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

There was no trace of alcohol in the body of Sunanda Pushkar though some evidence of presence of anti-depressant drug was likely, sources in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences said on Sunday.

India approves nasal Covid vaccine amid global surge

India approves nasal Covid vaccine amid global surge

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The needle-free vaccine will be available at private centres.

Here's what India is doing to prevent China-like Covid surge

Here's what India is doing to prevent China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Thursday took a series of measures in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in several parts of the world, including China.

FIFA could impose life bans for doping

FIFA could impose life bans for doping

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

Sepp Blatter said FIFA might consider imposing lifetime bans on any player caught taking performance-enhancing drugs.

Tennis Hall of Shame...

Tennis Hall of Shame...

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at players who tested positive for use of banned substances over the years.

Ulihrach given two-year drug ban

Ulihrach given two-year drug ban

Rediff.com4 May 2003

The former Czech No. 1, who tested positive for nandrolone, was also fined $43,770 and had 100 ranking points deducted.

UCI calls for action over Contador

UCI calls for action over Contador

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has asked the Spanish federation to open disciplinary proceedings against Tour de France winner Alberto Contador for failing a drugs test, the UCI said on Monday.

US-Gambia joint probe links child deaths to Indian cough syrups

US-Gambia joint probe links child deaths to Indian cough syrups

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The report also said that in past DEG outbreaks, manufacturers have been suspected of substituting DEG in the place of more expensive, pharmaceutical-grade solvents.

Doping threatens Kenya's credibility at Rio Olympics: Rudisha's coach

Doping threatens Kenya's credibility at Rio Olympics: Rudisha's coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Doping could cast a shadow over Kenya at the 2016 Rio Olympics unless the East African nation implements credible systems to root out drugs cheats, said veteran Kenya-based coach Brother Colm O'Connell.

Unpaid fine could keep Indian lifters out of CWG

Unpaid fine could keep Indian lifters out of CWG

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Indian weightlifters remain unsure of their participation at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in October as the country's federation struggles to cover an unpaid fine for repeated doping offences.

Injecting drug users have multiple sexual partners

Injecting drug users have multiple sexual partners

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

These are the findings of a survey conducted by Population Council, an NGO, that showed that very few IDUs have been tested for HIV infection in Delhi and Imphal.

Sakho's Liverpool future in doubt after being sent home

Sakho's Liverpool future in doubt after being sent home

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Mamadou Sakho faces an uncertain future at Liverpool after the defender was sent back to England from the Premier League club's pre-season tour of America. According to British media reports, manager Jurgen Klopp was unhappy with the 26-year-old's attitude during their stay in California and ordered his return to Liverpool.

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Chris Evert said on Monday she was stunned to hear that Maria Sharapova failed a doping test, but not by the fact that there is doping in tennis, claiming that she knew players who doped during her career.

Indian-origin woman sentenced in fraud case

Indian-origin woman sentenced in fraud case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

An Indian-American woman with close ties to disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been sentenced to four years of probation and ordered to pay $200,000 in fines and restitution after she pleaded guilty to billing the state for drug tests her firm never performed.

No dope offender at Champions Trophy

No dope offender at Champions Trophy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

All drug tests for prohibited substances during the ICC Champions Trophy produced negative results.

Simpson insists she is no drug cheat, blames trainer for testing positive

Simpson insists she is no drug cheat, blames trainer for testing positive

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Jamaican sprinter Sherone Simpson, who tested positive for a banned substance last year, told a disciplinary panel on Tuesday that she saw no "red flags" before taking a supplement supplied by her trainer.

Indian pharma to cut AIDS drug prices

Indian pharma to cut AIDS drug prices

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Former US President Bill Clinton's foundation has reached an agreement with eight pharmaceutical companies worldwide, including India's Cipla and Ranbaxy, to drastically lower the prices of AIDS tests and drugs.

Centre concerned over Covid positivity rate spike amid H3N2 cases

Centre concerned over Covid positivity rate spike amid H3N2 cases

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The states were requested to take a stock of hospital preparedness such as availability of drugs and medical oxygen, vaccination coverage against COVID-19 and influenza.

US food regulator testing Maggi noodles after India recall

US food regulator testing Maggi noodles after India recall

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Nestle, the world's largest food company, is seeking to defend its reputation in India after it pulled Maggi noodles from stores.

No narco-analysis test on Rahul Mahajan

No narco-analysis test on Rahul Mahajan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The Delhi police has decided to withdraw its plea.

Greek sprinters explain to IAAF

Greek sprinters explain to IAAF

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou sent explanations to the IAAF why they missed doping tests at Olympics.

Personal problems may force me out: Warne

Personal problems may force me out: Warne

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

World leading Test wicket taker Shane Warne says his off-field personal problems could hasten his retirement plans.

India bans import of cosmetics tested on animals

India bans import of cosmetics tested on animals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Months after announcing a ban on testing of cosmetics on animals, India has banned import of such products and become the first "cruelty-free" cosmetics zone in South Asia.

Ben Johnson heads top 10 sporting disqualifications

Ben Johnson heads top 10 sporting disqualifications

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Spaniard Borja Etchart is the latest professional golfer to get disqualified when he was ejected from the Andalucia Open after twice wrongly placing his ball.

Despite spike in Covid cases, no rise in hospitalisation or deaths, says govt

Despite spike in Covid cases, no rise in hospitalisation or deaths, says govt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Amid a gradual rise in daily Covid-19 cases, the Union health ministry said on Thursday that the XBB.1.16 subvariant of Omicron might be the dominant virus strain in the country but there has been no reported increase in the rate of hospitalisation or death so far.

Cornet charged with anti-doping violation

Cornet charged with anti-doping violation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

France's Alize Cornet has been charged by the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (TADP) after allegedly missing three out-of-competition drug tests, governing body the ITF said on Thursday.

Indrani collapsed due to weakness, no drug overdose

Indrani collapsed due to weakness, no drug overdose

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

"There was no overdose, nor any poison. Her condition could have worsened as she had briefly stopped taking medicines and was suffering from weakness," said Inspector General of Prisons Bipin Kumar Singh.

10 Tips To Have A Baby After 35

10 Tips To Have A Baby After 35

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

If you are considering pregnancy, it is advisable to meet with a healthcare provider to discuss your overall health, any pre-existing conditions, and any steps you can take to optimise your health before conceiving, advises Dr Kiran Coelho.

Aaftab undergoes 2-hr narco-analysis, here's what happens next

Aaftab undergoes 2-hr narco-analysis, here's what happens next

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Officials said Poonawala's narco test was completely successful and his health condition was absolutely fine.

India defers FTA talks with European Union

India defers FTA talks with European Union

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Negotiators from were expected to meet in New Delhi on August 28.

All Austrian athletes negative: IOC

All Austrian athletes negative: IOC

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Greek sprinters send explanations to IAAF

Greek sprinters send explanations to IAAF

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have sent explanations to the governing body of world athletics as to why they missed doping tests at the Athens Olympics in August.

Bolt says Jamaican doping issues costing him money

Bolt says Jamaican doping issues costing him money

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt said on Saturday that controversy over Jamaica's anti-doping programme is scaring off potential sponsors and costing him money.

German footballer diagnosed with tumour after doping test

German footballer diagnosed with tumour after doping test

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Eintracht Frankfurt captain Marco Russ has been diagnosed with a tumour after he had initially tested positive in a routine doping test, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'In countries like Japan, one out of 11.7 tests turns out to be positive, which is among the highest in the world. Italy tests 6.7 persons for one positive test while the USA tests 5.3 persons and the United Kingdom 3.4'

Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring bracelet

Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring bracelet

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The actress has also bee been ordered to go through random weekly drug tests.