News for 'performance enhancement'

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 holds immense potential for gathering critical data and will significantly contribute to the understanding of the Moon, a former top National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) official has said, describing India-United States space partnership further moving to the moon.

Asif leaves for Geneva for 'B' sample test

Asif leaves for Geneva for 'B' sample test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Desperate to prove his innocence in the Indian Premier League doping scam, embattled Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif and his lawyer have left for Geneva, Switzerland on Friday night, where his "B" sample test will be conducted on Monday. Asif, who tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug during the IPL, would come to know whether he faces more disciplinary action or not only after the "B" sample test.

Infosys wins deal from US-based PerformanceRetail

Infosys wins deal from US-based PerformanceRetail

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

US-based PerformanceRetail, Inc, which provides technology solutions for the retail industry, said it had picked India's Infosys Technologies Ltd to provide it services in product development and maintenance.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

How LSG Bamboozled Mumbai

How LSG Bamboozled Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Mohsin Khan's exceptional bowling performance changed the game in LSG's favour.

Doug Barron banned for doping by PGA Tour

Doug Barron banned for doping by PGA Tour

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

American Doug Barron on Monday became the first golfer to receive a ban for taking a performance-enhancing drug.

Extended range Pinaka rocket system successfully test-fired

Extended range Pinaka rocket system successfully test-fired

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The rocket systems that were tested at Pokharan field firing ranges were manufactured by a private industry following transfer of technology by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

Lance Armstrong doping suit likely to proceed

Lance Armstrong doping suit likely to proceed

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

A federal judge said on Monday he likely will allow a lawsuit to move forward accusing cyclist Lance Armstrong and his business partners of defrauding the U.S. Postal Service of endorsement money through Armstrong's use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

India batsman Prithvi Shaw has been handed a back-dated eight-month suspension for a doping violation after ingesting a prohibited substance Terbutaline.

Lance Armstrong settles US federal fraud case for $5m

Lance Armstrong settles US federal fraud case for $5m

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Former cycling champion Lance Armstrong on Thursday agreed to pay $5 million to settle a federal suit claiming he defrauded his sponsor, the U.S. Postal Service, by using performance-enhancing drugs, his attorney and federal officials said.

Jones gets six months in prison

Jones gets six months in prison

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Disgraced Olympic sprinter Marion Jones was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday for lying to federal prosecutors about her steroid use.

72% of Indian districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25% have...

72% of Indian districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25% have...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Despite high exposure to floods, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim are the best performing states in terms of flood early warning systems (EWS), according to the report by independent policy research think tank The Council on Energy Environment and Water.

Baseball stars named in doping report

Baseball stars named in doping report

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The Mitchell Report came up with details of widespread use of steroids in America's pastime.

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'

Aussies expect drug-tainted Beijing Olympics

Aussies expect drug-tainted Beijing Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

A majority of athletes in Australia's largest ever Olympic team believe the Beijing Games will be tainted by drug scandals, with nearly a fifth believing an Australian could be among the cheats, a poll showed on Monday. Three-in-four of those surveyed, including high profile swimming captain and two-time gold medal winner Grant Hackett, believed athletes in Beijing would be using performance enhancing drugs.

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.

Marion Jones returns medals and accepts ban

Marion Jones returns medals and accepts ban

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The disgraced sprinter relinquished the five Olympic medals she won at the 2000 Sydney Games after admitting to the use of a prohibited substance.

Marion Jones pleads guilty in steroid case

Marion Jones pleads guilty in steroid case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The US track superstar admitted using steroids, which could cost her the five medals she won in the 2000 Olympics.

India Will Spend Rs 1.5 Trillion On Aero-Engines

India Will Spend Rs 1.5 Trillion On Aero-Engines

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India does not have the facilities needed for developing advanced aerospace products. There is only one wind tunnel in the country, the almost six decade old one in the National Aeronautics Laboratory.

Shoaib, Asif charge sheeted

Shoaib, Asif charge sheeted

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

The players have been asked to submit in writing their reports at the Pakistan Cricket Board-appointed drug tribunal's next meeting.

Russia helped cover up doping among its athletes at Sochi Games

Russia helped cover up doping among its athletes at Sochi Games

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Evidence of widespread state-sponsored doping by Russian athletes at the Sochi Olympics was confirmed on Monday in a report by an independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Army plans to procure 200 locally-built Prachand, light utility helicopters

Army plans to procure 200 locally-built Prachand, light utility helicopters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Army is looking at procuring the LUHs and LCHs to replace its ageing fleets of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.

REVEALED: How RBI Operated During Covid

REVEALED: How RBI Operated During Covid

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

200 staffers, consisting of RBI officials and support teams, who are essential to perform critical functions, were isolated at a separate facility in a dedicated quarantined environment near all three RBI data centres.

It's conspiracy, says Pratima

It's conspiracy, says Pratima

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Disgraced woman weightlifter Pratima Kumari, who tested positive for testosterone, pleaded innocence and accused coaches Pal Singh Sandhu and Leonid Taranenko of hatching a conspiracy against her.

US Cycling backs Armstrong

US Cycling backs Armstrong

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Players may be forced to resort to drugs

Players may be forced to resort to drugs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

International cricketers may be forced to resort to performance-enhancing drugs because of the number of matches they are now obliged to play, according to the FICA.

Sitharaman meets chiefs of govt banks amid US banks' collapse

Sitharaman meets chiefs of govt banks amid US banks' collapse

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday reviewed the performance of public sector banks (PSBs) on various financial health parameters and their resilience in the wake of the current global financial scenario emanating from the failure of some international banks in the US and Europe.

Karatantcheva accused of doping

Karatantcheva accused of doping

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Sesil Karatantcheva failed a doping test during the French Open, L'Equipe reported

'It is a conspiracy,' screams Shoaib

'It is a conspiracy,' screams Shoaib

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

The controversy-prone Pakistan fast bowler denied allegations of misbehaving when he was in India prior to the Champions Trophy.

Olympic champion Farah denies doping, says missed tests 'simple mistakes'

Olympic champion Farah denies doping, says missed tests 'simple mistakes'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Britain's double Olympic champion Mo Farah denied ever taking performance-enhancing drugs and said rumours and speculation over his career after the revelation that he missed two drugs tests "are completely false".

Akhtar, Asif test positive for drugs

Akhtar, Asif test positive for drugs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

Reliance acquires NIS Sparta

Reliance acquires NIS Sparta

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Business conglomerate Reliance has acquired NIS Sparta, a leading performance enhancement solutions organisation. The size of the acquisition which took place on July 1, was not available.

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.

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Lander Module of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft comprising the lander and rover has successfully separated from the Propulsion Module, Indian Space Research Organisation said on Thursday.

How To Improve Your Child's School Behaviour

How To Improve Your Child's School Behaviour

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

There are no bad children, just bad behaviour, insists Bhavana Nagendra.

Lying your way into a job

Lying your way into a job

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 15 per cent drop in its net profit to Rs 15,792 crore for the third quarter, according to a company's stock exchange filing. The net profit of Rs 15,792 crore in October-December 2022 compares to Rs 18,549 crore a year back.

Sampanis charged with drugs offence

Sampanis charged with drugs offence

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004