Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sohini Das

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

A recent report has suggested that future patent expires in the cardiac and anti-diabetes space would form a good opportunity for smaller firms, given their franchise in these segments.

'The nature of jobs is changing'

'The nature of jobs is changing'

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

'We want to connect unique skills that students have with the unique jobs being created.'

NiMo-Choksi scam: 11,000 people jobless

NiMo-Choksi scam: 11,000 people jobless

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2018

Gitanjali Gems and Firestar Diamonds together account for 5.8 per cent of the diamond and jewellery trade in India.

Non IITians can also get an IIT degree

Non IITians can also get an IIT degree

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2018

Among these, IIT Madras and IIT Gandhinagar run structured programmes where applications are invited from candidates outside campus.Vinay Umarji reports

Phew! IT companies return to hire at B-schools

Phew! IT companies return to hire at B-schools

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2018

After last year's lull, number of offers jump by 15%.

Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2018

In first 9 months of FY18, scooter sales grew by 18.5%, the number may jump further as more women join workforce

How CAT became a student-friendly test

How CAT became a student-friendly test

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2018

The new changes in the Common Admission Test has encouraged aspirants from non-technical backgrounds to crack the exam.

Bumper groundnut crop triggers price crash

Bumper groundnut crop triggers price crash

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government is acquiring groundnut at Rs 4,500 per quintal; the market price is Rs 3,500 per quintal

Why young Indians quit their first jobs

Why young Indians quit their first jobs

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2018

Millennials crave career progression, though 66 per cent are under-prepared, reveals Monster's 'MyFirstJob' survey.

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2018

The procedure, however, would cost around Rs 75,000-100,000 more than conventional angioplasty.

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

Triumph's portfolio includes high-powered bikes such as the Daytona 200, Rocket III, SuperSports Daytona 675R and Tiger 800, apart from its iconic Bonneville family.

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

'I fight for anyone who is poor, marginalised or victimised.' 'If a Dalit factory owner is inflicting atrocities on his Brahmin worker, then I will fight for the poor Brahmin.'

Placements: How IITs got the numbers this year

Placements: How IITs got the numbers this year

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

This year, campuses placed most number of students in the first phase compared to past few years.

The new IIM Bill: What's in it for YOU?

The new IIM Bill: What's in it for YOU?

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2017

The IIM Bill, passed by Rajya Sabha, gives B-schools autonomy and power to award full-fledged degrees.

Will Vijay Rupani keep his job after a close fight?

Will Vijay Rupani keep his job after a close fight?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

The chief minister is not being hailed as the leader who led the party to a victory in the state.

How the 73-year old Havmor plans to change its Lotte

How the 73-year old Havmor plans to change its Lotte

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2017

Havmor will now make its next journey, across India, under the banner of South Korea's Lotte Group, the confectioner best known for manufacturing and marketing chocolate marshmellow pies under the Choco Pie brand, says Sohini Das.

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

Just before the elections, the government waived interest on loans up to Rs 300,000 for farmers. But this may not really help small and marginal farmers in the state, who make up for two-thirds of the total and are still dependent on informal channels of credit.

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2017

IT, e-commerce firms to raise the bar in recruitment, packages.

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2017

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is set to pip Sun Pharma as the fifth largest generics maker in the US, reports Sohini Das.

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

Dealers of Tata Motors in most parts of the country have stopped placing orders for this small car in the last three-four months and the showrooms are displaying contemporary models such as Tiago, Tigor, Hexa and Nexon.