As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.......

Economic slump not a buzzword in Aurangabad

The tepid economy has hit most sectors, from automobile and pharmaceutical industries in the district to its tourist footfall, reports Archis Mohan This industrial hub, and tourist destination, of......

The joys of bazaar shopping

The real challenge, says Subir Roy, is to go for something affordable whose quality is just right.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   When we were young we were a little intrigued by Sarkar......

It's AMAZING what Indians do to set World Records

From wearing a turban made from 400m of cloth to eating drinking glass, Indians have done some really bizarre stuff to set a Guinness World Record. Rediff.com presents some of the oddest Guinness......

Covid drug sales shine even as market slows

Fabiflu sales have grown by 62 per cent in July. It was launched in June. This drug is being used by doctors for mild-to-moderate Covid patients even if they are in home isolation. Even as the......

Medical devices industry eyes Rs 70,000 cr investment in 5 years

The government is targeting 1,200 technical collaborations between Japanese companies and Indian investors for over Rs 42,000 crore, 200 joint ventures with overseas investors for Rs 14,000 crore,......

As OPD footfalls drop, private hospitals battle for survival

Private hospitals, especially smaller standalone ones, are staring at a crisis that they were not prepared for. Analysts say larger corporate chains have to brace up for at least six months for......

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

A key lesson for the pharmaceutical sector in this case is to not downplay the significant impact that regulatory non-compliance can have on operations. US pharmaceutical major Pfizer has......