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Govt sponsored associateships for young scientists

Govt sponsored associateships for young scientists

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

The Government of India's Department of Biotechnology offers Assocatiateship for Young Scientists 2007-2008

'Man mission to space to have 3 members; will be in space for 5-7 days'

'Man mission to space to have 3 members; will be in space for 5-7 days'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

India will be the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to send humans to space.

A career in patent law

A career in patent law

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

: Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute of Intellectual Property Studies, Mumbai, invites applications for its one year Post-graduate Diploma in Patent Law and Practice and a four-month Certificate Course in Intellectual Property.

Masters programme in public health

Masters programme in public health

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Directorate General of Health Services, invites applications for admission to its two-year Master of Public Health (Field Epidemiology) programme

Mumbai airport: What will it be like

Mumbai airport: What will it be like

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

G V Sanjay Reddy, vice chairman of the GVK Group, elaborates on his plans for the much-awaited Mumbai airport makeover.

Ranbaxy buys 15% stake in Jupiter Bio

Ranbaxy buys 15% stake in Jupiter Bio

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Jupiter Bioscience, a manufacturer of specialised organic compounds, on Tuesday said it has allotted 14.91 per cent stake to Ranbaxy Laboratories through issue of share warrants on preferential basis for Rs 46.70 crore (Rs 467 billion).

PGD in clinical research

PGD in clinical research

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

The Institute of Clinical Research invites applications for its one-year, part-time Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Research.

Fortis to set up healthcare centre

Fortis to set up healthcare centre

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw among 'top 100 talented' people

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw among 'top 100 talented' people

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has been named in the world's top 100 'effective and talented' people by US-based 'Scientific American' magazine.

Future's bright for Indian pharma cos

Future's bright for Indian pharma cos

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

I would focus on R&D, correct or fine tune the US strategy and look at inorganic growth routes

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Experts believe that under-reporting is likely to cause an underestimation of the spread of the disease.

Tax evasion through stocks: Sebi revokes ban on 114 entities

Tax evasion through stocks: Sebi revokes ban on 114 entities

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Violation of provisions of Sebi Act, Securities Contracts regulation, Prohibition of Fraudulent Trade (PFTUP) norms were not observed in respect of these 114 entities.

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

The big small brands

The big small brands

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Is 'localised' herd immunity behind dip in India's Covid count?

Is 'localised' herd immunity behind dip in India's Covid count?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

While there is a glimmer of hope and India's COVID-19 numbers are on a definite decline for a combination of reasons, a vaccination programme continues to be important, particularly given the presence of a mutant, more transmissible strain, several experts said while cautioning against infection upticks ahead.

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'The worst is possibly over because too many of us may already be infected.'

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Paul, who was in Mumbai to visit his daughter, complained of chest pain at the Mumbai airport during his return to Kolkata and was rushed to a hospital in Juhu but died around 4 am, they said.

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'The trajectory of the disease will keep increasing because of the population density being very high.'

Slow march on the path to immortality

Slow march on the path to immortality

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta.

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Even after vaccines are given, precautions like using a mask and maintaining social distancing have to be taken.'

New single-dose Ebola vaccine shows promise

New single-dose Ebola vaccine shows promise

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Researchers have developed a quick-acting Ebola vaccine that is both safe and effective with a single dose

7 ways Indian startups will get a big boost

7 ways Indian startups will get a big boost

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

IIM Ahmedabad's CIIE signed a MoU with Tata Trust for founding partner for the Bharat Fund, which will provide seed funding to Indian entrepreneurs.

Apple iPad 2018: An education-centric tablet

Apple iPad 2018: An education-centric tablet

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The latest avatar of the iPad, at least outwardly, is a dead ringer for its predecessor from last year. The biggest change, however, is support for the stylus, says Abhik Sen.

India's rich club has only 4 women

India's rich club has only 4 women

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Savitri Jindal has retained the tag of being the richest woman in India with a networth of $5.2 billion

Entrepreneurs support crucial for 'Make in India' campaign

Entrepreneurs support crucial for 'Make in India' campaign

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

John Holdren, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said the two countries were working in the fields of space, medical sciences, climate change, clean energy and agriculture.

A 4-point formula to boost farm economy

A 4-point formula to boost farm economy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The formula for success of farm economy is very simple -- farmers should be able to produce more from the same piece of land at reduced cost while minimising risk and be connected to market to get higher realisation for their produce, points out Siraj Chaudhry.

Markets plunge: 263 stocks crash on BSE

Markets plunge: 263 stocks crash on BSE

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

In line with a weak stock market where benchmark Sensex plunged nearly 300 points, as many as 263 stocks hit their respective one-year lows on BSE on Monday.

Alkem fudged trial data: German regulator

Alkem fudged trial data: German regulator

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The European Medicines Agency's review is the second setback to Alkem Laboratories

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.

Why 'She' is uncomfortable in Emami's basket of brands

Why 'She' is uncomfortable in Emami's basket of brands

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

One of the reasons for the failure, say industry experts and financial analysts, is that Emami strayed too far from its core with sanitary napkins.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

Pharma shares boost markets; Dr Reddy's Labs, Lupin lead

Pharma shares boost markets; Dr Reddy's Labs, Lupin lead

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Asian markets were trading mixed with the Nikkei gaining after the US dollar strengthened against the yen.

The curious case of SME stocks

The curious case of SME stocks

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Sebi is examining if speculators and persons acting in concert are behind the huge movements in these stocks

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

PepsiCo's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi has been ranked third most powerful businesswoman by Fortune, the only Indian-origin woman on the 2014 list topped by IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

Mohandas Pai bets big on these companies

Mohandas Pai bets big on these companies

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Pai has direct and indirect investments in about a dozen companies.

Ancient achievements or state-supported pseudo-science?

Ancient achievements or state-supported pseudo-science?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The 102nd Indian Science Congress, which concluded last week, saw claims on ancient aviation and surgery, and created quite a stir

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Engineering student Hemanth Joseph, who bypassed Apple's activation lock, is now the poster boy for a young community of ethical hackers.