Shreya Jai &Amp; Ruchika Chitravanshi

Stories by Shreya Jai &Amp; Ruchika Chitravanshi

Nod for Covid vaccine in next few days: Serum Institute's Poonawalla

Nod for Covid vaccine in next few days: Serum Institute's Poonawalla

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2020

The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled 40 mn-50 mn doses and is adding more every week. Most of these will come to India.

'Unprecedented vaccine trial in India'

'Unprecedented vaccine trial in India'

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2020

Bharat Biotech recruited 13,000 participants for the Phase-3 clinical trial of Covaxin. This is one of the largest efficacy trials held in the country.

COVID-19: How to get vaccinated

COVID-19: How to get vaccinated

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2020

For vaccination, online registration is mandatory. Thereafter, eligible beneficiaries will be informed on their registered mobile number about the nearest vaccination facility, and the date and time of vaccination.

More than 60% of bankruptcy proceedings led to liquidation in Q2

More than 60% of bankruptcy proceedings led to liquidation in Q2

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2020

Experts say this further underlines the lack of investor interest in stressed assets at present.

Covid: How Pfizer plans to resolve cold storage issues in India

Covid: How Pfizer plans to resolve cold storage issues in India

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2020

The company has developed detailed logistical plans and tools to support effective vaccine transport, storage, and temperature monitoring. Sohini Das and Ruchika Chitravanshi report.

Govt to decriminalise provisions of LLP Act

Govt to decriminalise provisions of LLP Act

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2020

One of the changes being proposed is allowing LLPs to issue non-convertible debentures.

Foreign listing of start-ups, MSMEs will now be easier

Foreign listing of start-ups, MSMEs will now be easier

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2020

The criteria for allowing companies to avail of this provision will include profitability, networth, paid-up capital, and turnover.

Vedanta, JSW among bidders for e-auction of coalmines

Vedanta, JSW among bidders for e-auction of coalmines

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2020

This is the first time India is offering coalmines to private companies for commercial sale.

Festive delight for employees as firms begin to roll back salary cuts

Festive delight for employees as firms begin to roll back salary cuts

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2020

HR experts estimate that up to 70 per cent companies in the manufacturing and services space including sectors like auto components, edutech and construction equipment are looking to restore the salary cuts over the next couple of months.

How Delhi plans to curb and control pollution

How Delhi plans to curb and control pollution

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2020

In December 2016, the Supreme Court directed the central government to have a graded action plan to tackle the menace of air pollution. There are two plans - Comprehensive Action Plan and Graded Response Action Plan.

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2020

When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a constitutional provision/obligation, it poses a threat to federalism.

Coal India, NTPC 'break the jinx', report growth in Q2

Coal India, NTPC 'break the jinx', report growth in Q2

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2020

Growth in power demand remains in negative though it is picking up as coronavirus-related restrictions are eased.

How complex is the process of getting approval for a vaccine?

How complex is the process of getting approval for a vaccine?

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2020

Vaccine development is a long process to ensure safety and efficacy through different stages and involves regulatory supervision every step of the way. Ruchika Chitravanshi takes you through this carefully drawn journey of vaccine development.

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2020

Funding challenges are not limited to just one think tank. Several scholars say that access for conducting research and getting foreign funds has become a major hurdle for think tanks, with the government raising many questions regarding such inflows. As a result, many think tanks are keeping a low profile and becoming less prolific.

'We are moving fast towards the peak of the epidemic'

'We are moving fast towards the peak of the epidemic'

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2020

Unsurprised by the rising numbers, epidemiologists are concerned about the virus reaching rural and tribal areas where the health infrastructure is weak, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2020

The company will raise $1.8 billion for the under construction and contracted portfolio of 12 GW, which includes the country's first manufacturing-linked solar power plant of 8 GW.

'Covid has not crushed demand for foreign education, it has only delayed it'

'Covid has not crushed demand for foreign education, it has only delayed it'

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2020

'Students are taking a keen interest in a hybrid model, where they start classes online and then complete the course on campus.'

How govt plans to ease the process of coal mining

How govt plans to ease the process of coal mining

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2020

Centre plans to acquire land and then give it on lease to miners.

Companies allowed to extend AGMs by up to 3 months

Companies allowed to extend AGMs by up to 3 months

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2020

Indian companies are required to hold AGMs within six months of closure of the financial year.

Govt-owned REC removes Chinese firm from J-K power project

Govt-owned REC removes Chinese firm from J-K power project

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2020

The Chinese sub-contractor had been removed following the directives of the ministry of power regarding vulnerabilities in the power supply system and network.