Sushmi Dey And Sounak Mitra

Stories by Sushmi Dey And Sounak Mitra

24 private hospitals get showcause notices

24 private hospitals get showcause notices

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

What started as a mere payment delay seems to have grown into a tussle between the government and leading private hospitals, empanelled under the Central Government Health Scheme.

Why is Novartis likely to lose Tiamulin drug licence?

Why is Novartis likely to lose Tiamulin drug licence?

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2014

Legal experts and official sources said the alleged submission of fake documents can also lead to criminal charges against Novartis.

Why is spectrum auction a bonanza for tower companies?

Why is spectrum auction a bonanza for tower companies?

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2014

Telecom tower companies likely to invest around Rs 500 crore (Rs 50 billion) to enhance network.

US regulator urges USV to probe staff for inaccurate data reporting

US regulator urges USV to probe staff for inaccurate data reporting

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

The US Food and Drug Administration has asked USV to probe employees who might have been responsible for inaccurate data reporting.

Why is DLF again under competition watchdog's scanner?

Why is DLF again under competition watchdog's scanner?

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2014

CCI has accused realty player DLF of preparing one-sided agreement with home buyers

Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2014

Whistle-blower Dinesh Thakur will speak on Made-in-India drugs at an event in Washington.

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2014

Rahul Khullar, Trai chairman beleives politicians and corporates who own media houses should give freedom to editors.

Viom Networks to raise Rs 1,500 cr, may list on London Stock Exchange

Viom Networks to raise Rs 1,500 cr, may list on London Stock Exchange

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2014

Viom Networks is planning to raise arouns Rs 1500 crore (Rs 15 billion) and is likely to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), say sources.

Why Uninor did not bid aggressively in spectrum auction

Why Uninor did not bid aggressively in spectrum auction

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2014

For Uninor, it is more important to serve customers better in existing circles rather than going for pan-India operations.

Telecom M&A guidelines: Tweaked market share definition to hit big telcos

Telecom M&A guidelines: Tweaked market share definition to hit big telcos

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2014

Sources say companies will have to keep the market share of merged entities below 50% in all circles

Now, YOU can interact with Rajinikanth

Now, YOU can interact with Rajinikanth

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2014

Just stand in front of his latest film Kochadaiiyaan's hoarding, send an SMS, and watch what happens next.

Scanner on Novartis for giving 'fake' documents

Scanner on Novartis for giving 'fake' documents

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2014

Swiss drug maker Novartis might face tough action from the country's drug regulator for allegedly giving fake documents while seeking renewal of registration for Tiamulin Hydrogen Fumerate (80 per cent granules), sources said.

After ban on drug facilities, US regulator comes calling

After ban on drug facilities, US regulator comes calling

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2014

Margaret A Hamburg, the first commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) to visit India officially, will meet heads of major domestic pharma companies such as Ranbaxy, Wockhardt, Cadila Healthcare and Lupin in New Delhi.

HCL sees wealth in health care

HCL sees wealth in health care

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2014

Formal announcement of venture into new segment on Thursday; group's entry timely, given the demand, say experts

Indian drug regulator threatens to ban Ranbaxy

Indian drug regulator threatens to ban Ranbaxy

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2014

A day after getting a show-cause notice from the Indian regulator, senior executives from Ranbaxy Laboratories approached the drug controller's office on Tuesday afternoon, it was learnt.

Drug regulator lets pharma firms fix own penalty

Drug regulator lets pharma firms fix own penalty

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2014

Even as the Supreme Court had recently dismissed the industry's plea against prices fixed by the regulator and its timely implementation, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has asked companies to pay the overcharged dues with 15 per cent interest.

Telecom fares poorly on the FDI front

Telecom fares poorly on the FDI front

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Since August 2013, FIPB has approved two FDI proposals in the telecom sector.

After Ajay Devgn, Kamal Haasan approaches CCI

After Ajay Devgn, Kamal Haasan approaches CCI

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2014

Kamal Haasan has filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association wifor restricting the release of his film Vishwaroopam in theatres last year.

Wockhardt's review petitions on drug pricing rejected

Wockhardt's review petitions on drug pricing rejected

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

Povidone iodine ointment and solutions are available in the market under various popular brands such as Betadine and Wokadine.

Nestle's cumin extract patent bid raises hackles

Nestle's cumin extract patent bid raises hackles

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

Company claims new use for kala jeera extract, provoking alarmed campaigners here and abroad; says reaction not based on facts.