Pavan Lall And Sohini Das

Stories by Pavan Lall And Sohini Das

How India's healthcare system will change forever

How India's healthcare system will change forever

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2020

The National Digital Health Mission seeks to provide a unique health ID to each citizen who wishes to have one and also on-board the healthcare service provides - hospitals, pharmacies and diagnostic labs, among others. It will have an online database of doctors and personal health records.

Will drive-in theatres replace the multiplex?

Will drive-in theatres replace the multiplex?

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2020

are in the process of building one at the Jio Center in Bandra Kurla Complex where the Maker Maxity building used to be. "This theatre will be on the top of the mall and should be able to accommodate 300 cars, and is expected to open sometime in January or February next year.

'Cipla has emerged as a great catchment area for talent'

'Cipla has emerged as a great "catchment area" for talent'

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2020

An insider said that over the past decade or so Cipla has become immune to the exits of leaders. There have been no directional change in the long-term strategies.

Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2020

With Mitsubishi pulling the plug on it the days of the Pajero maybe over, but nobody who ever owned one will forget it. Some even learnt life-long lessons from it, says Pavan Lall.

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2020

The institute expects to complete both, phase-2 and 3 trials in India by the end of this year.

Covid drug sales shine even as market slows

Covid drug sales shine even as market slows

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

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.

Fortis to re-brand itself as Parkway

Fortis to re-brand itself as Parkway

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2020

The company said this was 'important' to reinforce the 'complete disassociation' from its erstwhile promoters -- Malvinder and Shivinder Singh.

How govt plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

How govt plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2020

The procurement and distribution will be centralised though the government is yet to take a call on the initial number of doses that will be procured.

After showing signs of recovery, pharma sales dip in July

After showing signs of recovery, pharma sales dip in July

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2020

Growth has been under pressure since the lockdowns related to Covid-19 started and fresh prescription generations slowed.

Serum Institute to provide Covid vaccine at Rs 250 a dose

Serum Institute to provide Covid vaccine at Rs 250 a dose

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2020

Serum Institute of India plans to make 300 million doses of AZD1222 by December, and will begin phase-2 trials soon. It has also tied up with Novavax for development and commercialisation of its candidate.

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2020

Serum Institute is investing $200 million to create capacities for the COVID-19 vaccine. Sohini Das profiles its 39-year-old CEO.

New Honda City takes you back to the future!

New Honda City takes you back to the future!

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2020

When a manufacturer launches the fifth generation of a product, it is given that earlier avatars hit the mark. Ditto for the new Honda City, the latest version of which also brings in sweeping changes to the carmaker's product strategy for the Indian market, says Pavan Lall.

At Rs 35 a pill, Sun Pharma's FluGuard is the cheapest favipiravir drug

At Rs 35 a pill, Sun Pharma's FluGuard is the cheapest favipiravir drug

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2020

Favipiravir is the only oral anti-viral treatment approved in India for potential treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease.

Dr Reddy's to launch Covid drugs remdesivir and favipiravir in August

Dr Reddy's to launch Covid drugs remdesivir and favipiravir in August

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2020

Apart from favipiravir and remdesivir, its key Covid-19 products, DRL has already launched nutraceutical products and hand sanitisers during the pandemic.

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2020

While the process of extracting plasma itself is simple, doctors say that it is the screening of donors, testing and filling up of numerous forms that takes time.

'We will price Covid vaccine below Rs 1,000'

'We will price Covid vaccine below Rs 1,000'

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2020

Pune's Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker by volume, is placing its bets on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate AZD1222 with CEO Adar Poonawalla stating he would start manufacturing at personal risk.

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2020

M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it is unlikely it would stand on its own feet, and is ahead of its time.

COVID-19: Lessons to be learnt from Delhi, Mumbai

COVID-19: Lessons to be learnt from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2020

The two cities finally got their act together by ramping up the testing capacity and implementing stricter quarantine norms.

Glenmark's favipiravir under fire for 'misguided' claims of Covid-19 drug

Glenmark's favipiravir under fire for 'misguided' claims of Covid-19 drug

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2020

The Drug Controller General of India has sent a letter to the Glenmark seeking clarifications on pricing as well as claims of therapeutic efficacy. While Glenmark has claimed this drug is effective in comorbid conditions like diabetes, hypertension, according to protocol summary (of clinical trials) the trial was not designed to access the Fabiflu in comorbid conditions.

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2020

While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV exemplifies what the German automaker is best known for: Innovative engineering and, in this particular case, putting a smile on the face, discovers Pavan Lall.