News for '-commercialisation'

Biological E ties up with US-based Baylor for Covid vaccine

Biological E ties up with US-based Baylor for Covid vaccine

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

According to BCM, Hyderabad-headquartered BE has licensed the recombinant protein Covid-19 vaccine candidate developed at Baylor.

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

India may soon see a new set of oil barons with lesser-known companies venturing into crude oil and natural gas production. These new kids on the block have come up through a mix of entrepreneurial grit and backing from oil industry veterans. Nippon Power, South Asia Consultancy, PFH (Poddar Family Holdings) Resources and Chennai-based Adbhoot Estates could be the first ones to start production from blocks awarded during the first round of Discovered Small Field (DSF-1) auctions. Adbhoot is in a 50:50 joint venture with the Bombay Stock Exchange-listed Hindustan Oil Exploration Company that has some five oil producing assets and over 10 blocks across the country.

Toxic Delhi: Father of Green Revolution has the solution

Toxic Delhi: Father of Green Revolution has the solution

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

A technology has been developed in Maharashtra for using paddy straw as animal feed

Not in favour of four-day Tests, says India captain Kohli

Not in favour of four-day Tests, says India captain Kohli

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

With thumbs down from currently the most influential international cricketer, ICC might find it difficult to implement 'four-day Test'.

Tests should remain five-dayers: ICC's Jayawardene

Tests should remain five-dayers: ICC's Jayawardene

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The proposal, which has been floated for the 2023-2031 cycle, has not gone down well with the greats of the game, including Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, opposing the idea.

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

Mahindra to unveil electric sport car Formula E in Feb

Mahindra to unveil electric sport car Formula E in Feb

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

A Mahindra group firm and electric vehicle maker, Mahindra Reva will showcase its Formula E car along with a concept electric sports car at the Auto Expo starting next week.

Top 10 finish in 2028 Olympics ambitious, not impossible: Rijiju

Top 10 finish in 2028 Olympics ambitious, not impossible: Rijiju

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He said the time was right to strengthen and popularise table tennis in India, especially with 27 Indian paddlers currently in top 100 and 17 of them in top 50 in the world rankings.

Reliance AGM to focus on Jio's road map

Reliance AGM to focus on Jio's road map

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

RIL is also set to file its tariff plans, which will mark the company's intent to commercialise Jio's operations, with the regulator this week

'Did you ever imagine oxygen will become such a priority in people's lives?

'Did you ever imagine oxygen will become such a priority in people's lives?

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Today, saving lives needs to take precedence.'

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Member boards from England and Australia are open to the idea while BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly has said that 'it is too early' to talk about it.

Rail Budget to cater to people's needs satisfactorily: Prabhu

Rail Budget to cater to people's needs satisfactorily: Prabhu

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The Rail Budget we have prepared is in the interest of the nation and railways.

Now, bacteria to produce diesel on demand

Now, bacteria to produce diesel on demand

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

While the technology developed by the University of Exeter, with support from Shell, still faces many significant commercialisation challenges, the diesel, produced by special strains of E coli bacteria is almost identical to conventional diesel fuel.

India may ease clinical trial norms for coronavirus vaccine

India may ease clinical trial norms for coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation said while the rights, safety, and well-being of trial subjects were of paramount importance, protocol amendment, deviation or modification might be necessary in some cases owing to unavoidable circumstances.

Hetero to launch Remdesivir as Covifor this week

Hetero to launch Remdesivir as Covifor this week

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The Hyderabad-based firm will first make the drug available in high case load areas of Maharashtra and Delhi under the brand Covifor. A single dose vial is likely to cost Rs 5,000-6000.

Britain, India sign trade agreement

Britain, India sign trade agreement

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

As part of the deal, Global Innovation and Technology Alliance sponsored by Indian government's Department of Science and Technology and UK's Technology Strategy Board will support UK and Indian businesses and academics in joint R&D and innovation projects over a three-year period.

Tata invests in technology, R&D at Tel Aviv University

Tata invests in technology, R&D at Tel Aviv University

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Tata Industries will invest $5 million in a new Tel Aviv University technology fund, saying it saw the university as its Israeli research and development centre.

Google Glass gets competition from China's Baidu

Google Glass gets competition from China's Baidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

China's largest search engine is developing prototype digital eyewear similar to Google Glass.

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

It was amusing to hear Minister Jaishankar's argument of tech companies being influential non-State actors. If only he looked at his own party before saying what he did, notes Shyam G Menon.

Most important milestones in Internet's journey

Most important milestones in Internet's journey

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some of the path-breaking milestones in the Internet's journey.

New hiring at RIL starts tapering; staff count declines

New hiring at RIL starts tapering; staff count declines

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Experts attribute this trend to a combination of end of capital expenditure cycle, increased automation, RIL's preference for time-bound labour contracts, and telecom and retail's outsourced human resource model.

Travel: The long and winding dirty treks

Travel: The long and winding dirty treks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Commercialisation of treks is slowly leading to the exploitation of the fragile ecosystem. Abhishek Bhati treks through Roopkund to give a first-hand account.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Do away with capital punishment

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Do away with capital punishment

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

'Things are going to change. I know they are going to change,' Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tells Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar.

Most innovative companies in the world

Most innovative companies in the world

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Bangalore based mobile advertising company InMobi has made it to MIT Technology Review's 50 Disruptive Companies of 2013.

Cipla appoints Subhanu Saxena as new CEO

Cipla appoints Subhanu Saxena as new CEO

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

In his last assignment, he led the global product strategy and commercialisation functions at Novartis Pharma AG.

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.

Continuing with its focus on R&D, Tata Steel plans to develop 40 high-end products

Continuing with its focus on R&D, Tata Steel plans to develop 40 high-end products

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

New products being designed mainly for auto, oil & gas sectors; firm is raising Kalinganagar plant capacity from three mtpa to eight mtpa

Review: OMG-Oh My God is brave and absorbing

Review: OMG-Oh My God is brave and absorbing

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Oh My God is a brave and absorbing blend of satire, fable and fantasy that brings our attention to the misuse and commercialisation of religion, writes Sukanya Verma.

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'Second-class citizenship would have been meaningless to a Hindu in the Mughal empire.'

Review: Breaking News has no soul

Review: Breaking News has no soul

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Kannada film Breaking News is an average entertainer.

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Communications between the USTR and the world's most powerful pharmaceutical and trade lobbying groups reveal that many raised concerns about India's push to exempt Covid vaccines from intellectual property.

US allows 'game-changer' saliva-based Covid test

US allows 'game-changer' saliva-based Covid test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The new test it will enable rapid testing amongst more people easily.

Akhara Council decides to ban use of plastic in Kumbh Mela

Akhara Council decides to ban use of plastic in Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

To conserve the environment, the Akhara Council has decided to put a ban on the use of plastic items and loudspeakers at the venue of the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Nashik.

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

A joint venture of Synbiotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises (ASE), and CoDiagnostics, CoSara Diagnostics is the first and only Indian company so far to receive a licence from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to manufacture coronavirus diagnostic test kits.

Books, food and tradition: Memories from the city of joy

Books, food and tradition: Memories from the city of joy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Oh, the city of Joy! Kolkata, or Calcutta, is a wonderfully old-fashioned and archaic city. Abhik Bhattacherji takes a nostalgic look at his hometown and gives us the lowdown on what you must do when you come visiting.

Indus Nanotech Association formed in US

Indus Nanotech Association formed in US

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The first meeting of the group was recently hosted by Anil Diwan, president and chairman of Nanovirisides, in New York City.

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.

Pfizer, Bicon scrap insulin deal

Pfizer, Bicon scrap insulin deal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

US-based drugmaker Pfizer and Indian biotechnology major Bicon today said they have agreed to end their alliance to sell insulin and insulin analog products made by the Indian company.