Digbijay Mishra And Sushmi Dey

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Ranbaxy introduces whistle-blower policy

Ranbaxy introduces whistle-blower policy

Rediff.com   27 May 2013

Patient safety and quality our guidance now, says CEO and MD Arun Sawhney.

Daiichi was given all updates: Malvinder Singh

Daiichi was given all updates: Malvinder Singh

Rediff.com   24 May 2013

Singh says Japanese pharma giant's allegations false.

Ranbaxy may reduce global sales team

Ranbaxy may reduce global sales team

Rediff.com   23 May 2013

Layoffs to be mostly in the US.

After US, India to probe Ranbaxy's documents

After US, India to probe Ranbaxy's documents

Rediff.com   22 May 2013

In what could be the beginning of fresh troubles for Ranbaxy Laboratories, which has just managed to settle long-pending issues with the US Department of Justice after agreeing to pay a penalty of $500 million, the health ministry in India, too, has decided to initiate a probe.

Saradha scam: Football clubs may cut renewal deals of players

Saradha scam: Football clubs may cut renewal deals of players

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

While international players may get the same pay, domestic players may face a cut.

He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

Rediff.com   15 May 2013

Dinesh Thakur says he waved the red flag only after Ranbaxy didn't respond to his concerns.

Now, drug info just an SMS away

Now, drug info just an SMS away

Rediff.com   13 May 2013

The government is set to roll out an SMS-based helpline, which will enable consumers to seek information on various brands available in the market for their specific composition, with their prices.

Big pharma can't raise prices of imported drugs

Big pharma can't raise prices of imported drugs

Rediff.com   10 May 2013

NPPA denies price hike on Sanofi, Novartis, and Allergan products.

Saradha effect: Pay hefty fine for early withdrawals

Saradha effect: Pay hefty fine for early withdrawals

Rediff.com   6 May 2013

Firms meet huge redemption pressure after deducting money from principal amount.

Tollywood benefits from chit funds

Tollywood benefits from chit funds

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2013

30 per cent of all movies made in Tollywood are produced by chit fund companies.

West Bengal's 'chit fund'-fuelled media boom

West Bengal's 'chit fund'-fuelled media boom

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2013

70 per cent of the total ad market in the state was driven by these companies.

Pharma R&D: Basic drug research only a part

Pharma R&D: Basic drug research only a part

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

Spending allocation covers salaries, consultancy, litigation, material expense and regulatory costs.

Cipla's petition against drug price revision rejected

Cipla's petition against drug price revision rejected

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

The department of pharmaceuticals turned down a review petition by drugmaker Cipla against a price fixation order by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, slashing the price of Dytor Plus, a medicine for kidney and heart ailments.

Govt to help 1,200 media people who lost their jobs in Bengal

Govt to help 1,200 media people who lost their jobs in Bengal

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2013

A day after about 1,200 media persons from Saradha Group media entities lost their jobs in West Bengal, the state government extended a helping hand. On Wednesday, government officials are set to meet these employees to try and find a resolution to the issue.

ITC officially raises cigarette prices

ITC officially raises cigarette prices

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2013

Stockists and dealers have been charging more since early March.

Novartis has 219 patents in India

Novartis has 219 patents in India

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2013

Data contradict Swiss drug major's claim that India does not respect IPR.

'Judgment will ensure no ever-greening of patents'

'Judgment will ensure no ever-greening of patents'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Though the legal battle over Glivec's patentability may be over for now, Y K Sapru, the man spearheading the fight against Swiss multinational Novartis, isn't resting.

Merck moves HC against Glenmark

Merck moves HC against Glenmark

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Merck alleges violation of its patent for anti-diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet.

Now, drug prices may be capped at time of launch

Now, drug prices may be capped at time of launch

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2013

The idea is to ensure drug companies do not gold-plate drugs to exorbitantly raise prices while introducing those in the market.