Pavan Lall And Sohini Das

Stories by Pavan Lall And Sohini Das

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2020

Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of its own, notes Pavan Lall.

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2020

The bouquet of Covid-19 tests that most diagnostic labs are offering include antibody tests (blood tests), rapid antigen tests (point of care tests that detect the presence of an antigen from a nasal or throat swab in case of SARS-CoV-2), and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests.

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2020

Master tailors, textile manufacturers and custom clothiers, however, say the upcoming festive season, reinvention in the form of new collections and digital outreach are salvaging the situation somewhat.

India will wait for DCGI nod to restart Oxford vaccine trial

India will wait for DCGI nod to restart Oxford vaccine trial

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2020

The global trials were halted after a study participant suffered a 'potentially unexplained illness, reports Sohini Das.

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

In the works: Priority list of who will get Covid vaccine first

In the works: Priority list of who will get Covid vaccine first

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2020

The Centre has also contacted five domestic and three multinational vaccine makers to understand how soon a candidate vaccine against Covid-19 will be ready.

Indian pharma firms working on new repurposed drug for Covid-19

Indian pharma firms working on new repurposed drug for Covid-19

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2020

Many companies globally are working on plasma research to develop and manufacture hyperimmune globulin therapies from plasma donations.

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2020

There's a need to train 40,000 pilots over the next year-and-a-half.

Pandemic brings windfall for e-pharma companies

Pandemic brings windfall for e-pharma companies

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2020

The online pharmacy market, which was worth about $512 million in 2018, is growing at a CAGR of 63 per cent and is expected to hit overall revenues of over $3.6 billion by 2022.

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.