AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine globally: Report

United Kingdom-based pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca has started global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, which was provided in India as 'Covishield' in partnership with Serum Institute of......

A Tale Of Two Poorams

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The materials used on caparisoned......

New all-in-one vaccine may prove effective against all coronaviruses

A team of scientists from the world's leading universities has developed a new all-in-one vaccine that they hope can protect humans against a broad range of coronaviruses, including ones that are......

Ashoka students back Gaza stir, urge VC to snap ties with Israeli varsity

Students at Ashoka University have joined the chorus of protests against the ongoing war in Gaza and have urged the vice-chancellor to end all academic and research collaborations with Israel-based......

Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in five years

The fresh meat and seafood delivery startup Licious plans to set up 500 stores nationwide within the next five years as part of an omnichannel strategy. Photograph via LinkedIn The aim is to......

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Semiconductor makers need thousands of engineers and technicians, and though India has one of the largest pool of engineers in the world, they do not have experience in the semiconductor......

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Corporate margins and profits in India remain vulnerable to changes in crude oil prices in the international market. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Historical quarterly data from listed......

Nifty cos' profit growth seen at slowest in 5 qtrs

The brokerage earnings estimate for the January-March 2024 quarter (Q4FY24) for Nifty 50 companies hints at a slowdown in corporate profit growth while revenue increase is likely to be in low......

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story,......

Watch Baahubali, Now In Animation

IMAGE: A scene from Baahubali: Crown of Blood. S S Rajamouli says he has been toying with the idea of making an animation film for some time now. The director hopes to venture into 'newer'......

Guess How Many Movie Tickets Were Bought!

More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023. IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan. More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023. This......

'Yes, extra-marital affairs happen'

'Sometimes things get stale in a relationship and people seek solace elsewhere.' IMAGE: Sendhil Ramamurthy with Vidya Balan in Do Aur Do Pyaar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sendhil Ramamurthy......

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

  IMAGE: The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Photograph: HPCA/X India's first-ever 'hybrid pitch' was unveiled at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in a grand ceremony in......

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IMAGE: Dharamsala will host two IPL matches this season. Photograph: BCCI The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install......

Khelo India medal winners eligible for government jobs

IMAGE: The athletes who win medals at Khelo India Youth Games (for participants aged 18 and above), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, and Khelo India University Games will now......