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Tylenol row may not hit India's pharma exports

Tylenol row may not hit India's pharma exports

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Amid controversy over USPresident Donald Trump's comments linking the use of Tylenol and other related paracetamol products by pregnant women to autism in children, experts and industry executives say that since India's export of the drug to the US is less, it will hardly affect the country's pharma exports to America.

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Pixxel has raised $95 million in funding and with the company's commercial Firefly satellites up in orbit selling data globally 'we know and seen what it takes to make this business work.'

Nearly 3,000 Covid cases, 7 deaths reported in India

Nearly 3,000 Covid cases, 7 deaths reported in India

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Kerala leads with 1,147 active cases, and reconciliation of mortality figures is ongoing. Bihar is awaiting daily Covid-19 updates.

Up'ards vs Down'ards: The crazy 'royal' football match

Up'ards vs Down'ards: The crazy 'royal' football match

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Hundreds of people descended on the town of Ashbourne in central England on Tuesday to play a traditional football game in which the rules are hazy and the goals three miles apart.

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

Rediff.com6 May 2025

There remains a debate on who said this: "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, Sir?" Was it the British economist John Maynard Keynes or the American economist Paul Samuelson. Irrespective of who said it, this sentiment appears to have found resonance in ITC's boardroom in recent years.

Pinaka Missile Is Ready For The Enemy!

Pinaka Missile Is Ready For The Enemy!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The Enhanced Pinaka has demonstrated a range of 75 km and an ability to strike within 10 metres of where it is aimed. This allows a Pinaka battery to destroy a terrorist camp, or an enemy post, logistics dump or headquarters, without sending soldiers across the border.

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

China delivered their best performance at a Summer Olympics since the 2008 Games on home soil

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready.

One in four Germans uninterested in Euro 2024

One in four Germans uninterested in Euro 2024

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Germans have no interest in the upcoming Euro 2024 hosted by their country

'Not humanly possible': Critics slam Pan's record

'Not humanly possible': Critics slam Pan's record

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

China's state media, athletes and netizens rallied to support Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle

Doctors end strike after SC appeal, but not in Bengal

Doctors end strike after SC appeal, but not in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The protests by resident doctors at government hospitals in several states across the country ended on Thursday as major doctors' bodies called off their 11-day strike over the rape-murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata after the Supreme Court made an appeal to them to resume work.

Valuations factor in strong earnings growth for TVS Motor

Valuations factor in strong earnings growth for TVS Motor

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

TVS Motor Company met expectations in terms of revenue and posted a strong margin performance in Q1FY25. The key drivers were material cost savings and a better mix. The domestic demand outlook looks good with a rural rebound but geopolitical uncertainties in key export markets may dent overall growth.

Fis'ard of Oz

Fis'ard of Oz

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

Road projects may hit slow lane in near term

Road projects may hit slow lane in near term

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

A 25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in budget allocation towards the roads sector for FY24 has led to renewed interest among investors. However, a combination of escalating costs for Bharatmala and unseasonal rains to some extent have impacted progress. Bharatmala's cost has nearly doubled from Rs 5.35 trillion to Rs 10.6 trillion and the finance ministry has asked MoRTH to go slow until Cabinet approval is received.

E-sports not affected by revised GST

E-sports not affected by revised GST

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

E-sports experts say the burgeoning sector will not be affected by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's recent decision to levy a blanket 28 per cent tax on online gaming, which is being viewed by the industry as a death blow to gaming companies.

Yash Chopra's Wife Pamela Chopra Dies

Yash Chopra's Wife Pamela Chopra Dies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Pamela Chopra, playback singer, writer and late film-maker Yash Chopra's wife, passed into the ages on Thursday, April 20, at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital. She was 74.

Record audience watched Japan stun Germany

Record audience watched Japan stun Germany

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Japan World Cup match a big draw for viewers in Japan, less so in Germany

'Biryani Brings People Together'

'Biryani Brings People Together'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The launch of Koel Puri's Clearly Invisible In Paris, in Mumbai, last Friday, revealed Suhana's star power.

Biocon drug gets nod for use in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

Biocon drug gets nod for use in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

DCGI has approved to market Itolizumab (ALZUMAb) injection 25mg and 5mL solution for emergency use in India for the treatment of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in moderate to severe ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) patients due to COVID-19, Biocon said in a release.

Asci seeks feedback on updating guidelines for education ads

Asci seeks feedback on updating guidelines for education ads

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Education ads are among the worst offenders when it comes to misleading claims. After keeping tabs on factual discrepancies, the Advertising Standards Council of India (Asci) is now updating its guidelines for the sector to curb the tendency of such ads to perpetrate negative habits and stereotypes. The industry watchdog has invited public consultation starting on Monday until April 15, following which its updated guidelines will take effect. Inputs and feedback can be sent to contact@ascionline.in.

ARD calls for return of Bhutto, Sharief

ARD calls for return of Bhutto, Sharief

Rediff.com10 May 2003

The Alliance for Restoration of Democracy in Islamabad asked the government to discuss all initiatives to improve ties with India in Parliament and not to bypass it.

Pinaka rocket boosts India's strike power

Pinaka rocket boosts India's strike power

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A salvo from a Pinaka battery brings down on the enemy more than seven tonnes of high explosive in just 44 seconds.

Mercedes' F1 driver Rosberg's name features in Panama Papers

Mercedes' F1 driver Rosberg's name features in Panama Papers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Formula One world championship leader Nico Rosberg's contract with the Mercedes team has shown up in the Panama Papers, leaked documents which reveal offshore financial dealings, German broadcaster ARD reported on Monday.

Are you making these GYM mistakes?

Are you making these GYM mistakes?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Over time, not switching up activity can lead to burnout or injury.

Olympics: German official sent home after racist remarks

Olympics: German official sent home after racist remarks

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

On German TV broadcaster ARD, commentator Florian Nass was left stunned, describing the comments as "totally wrong".

Itolizumab, new drug for COVID-19 patients to cost Rs 8,000 per vial

Itolizumab, new drug for COVID-19 patients to cost Rs 8,000 per vial

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The company has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to market Itolizumab injection 25mg/5mL solution for emergency use in India for the treatment of cytokine release syndrome in moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19.

IAAF fights back against reports of widespread suspected doping

IAAF fights back against reports of widespread suspected doping

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The world governing body for athletics (IAAF) fought back on Tuesday against media reports of suspected widespread doping in the sport, rejecting accusations it failed to investigate dubious drugs test results properly.

Russia still violating IAAF doping rules?

Russia still violating IAAF doping rules?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Russia continues to violate anti-doping rules despite its suspension from international track and field and orders from world athletics' governing body, the IAAF, to eradicate cheating, Germany's ARD broadcaster said on Sunday.

Russia's doping scandal payback for winning 2018 World Cup?

Russia's doping scandal payback for winning 2018 World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Thursday his country's doping scandal was payback from those unhappy Russia had won the rights to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Govt SOPs on treating Covid in kids prohibits use of remdesivir

Govt SOPs on treating Covid in kids prohibits use of remdesivir

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The government has come out with comprehensive guidelines for the management of COVID-19 among children in which Remdesivir has not been recommended and rational use of HRCT imaging has been suggested.

Households must prepare for hefty rise in LPG prices

Households must prepare for hefty rise in LPG prices

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cut fuel subsidies while slapping additional fuel taxes on unblended transport fuels in the latest Union Budget. The former will hit the rural poor, households that secured a subsidised LPG connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), a programme that was partly instrumental in helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win the 2019 general elections. The latter will pretty much hurt the entire population after it kicks in from October. That's what it looks like. Or, perhaps, it's not as it appears to be, at least on the subsidy front.

IAAF suppressed study of admitted dope cheats: Sunday Times

IAAF suppressed study of admitted dope cheats: Sunday Times

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

World athletics' governing body has suppressed a 2011 survey that reveals that up to a third of the world's top competitors admitted using banned performance-enhancing techniques, Britain's Sunday Times and German broadcaster ARD/WDR reported.

No doping in athletics, declares IAAF

No doping in athletics, declares IAAF

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The world governing body for athletics (IAAF) released a formal statement on Tuesday, strongly denying media reports of widespread doping in the sport.

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Kenya's top runners have urged athletics fans and sports enthusiasts across the world to keep faith in them, despite media allegations of widespread doping in the east African nation famed for its top-class runners.

World Cup chit-chat: Seven German players have mild cases of flu: Loew

World Cup chit-chat: Seven German players have mild cases of flu: Loew

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Seven Germany players are suffering mild flu symptoms ahead of the quarter-final match against France on Friday, coach Joachim Loew said in a German radio interview without identifying the players.

IOC denies covering up 2008 Olympic doping cases

IOC denies covering up 2008 Olympic doping cases

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The IOC said it had not detected any significant abuse of clenbuterol after finding "very low levels" of the banned substance during re-testing of samples from the Beijing Olympics.

WADA considering banning countries of dope-tainted athletes

WADA considering banning countries of dope-tainted athletes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is considering a blanket ban on countries whose athletes regularly dope in the wake of a series of damaging blows for the sport in recent days, according to its president Craig Reedie.

Player of the day: Heat can't stop Mueller and his 'tricks'

Player of the day: Heat can't stop Mueller and his 'tricks'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Come rain or the blazing sun, Thomas Mueller was going to shine for Germany! The heat couldn't stop the big built German striker who scored the first of his three goals in the 4-0 rout of the team they feared most in Group G and he was soon involved in an incident that all but ended Portugal's hopes of a comeback.

IAAF blocked study showing 'widespread doping among elite athletes'

IAAF blocked study showing 'widespread doping among elite athletes'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

"The IAAF's delaying publication for so long without good reason is a serious encroachment on the freedom of publication," the researchers said in a statement.

IAAF bans 28 after 2005, 2007 world champs retests

IAAF bans 28 after 2005, 2007 world champs retests

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Turning to new technology to uncover previously undetected substances, the IAAF has initiated disciplinary action against 28 athletes after retested samples from the 2005 and 2007 World Championships found 32 adverse doping findings.