Serum Inst to launch first indigenous vaccine against pneumonia

The first indigenous vaccine against pneumonia, developed by Serum Institute of India (SII), is slated to be launched by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and made available in the domestic......

Bharat Biotech to make 900 million Covaxin vaccines

500 million doses per annum from its two sites in Hyderabad and 200 million doses each from its Ankleshwar and Kolar facilities.Sohini Das reports. IMAGE: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan shows......

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

The new malaria vaccine (RTS.S/ AS01, tentatively brand-named Mosquirix) is the very first one to offer immunity against a parasite -- specifically the plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the......

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

According to medical practitioners, the treatment is especially useful in controlling disease among those who have not received the vaccine or got only one shot and also the high-risk contacts of a......

HUL gets Rs 963 cr Income Tax demand notice

Leading FMCG maker HUL said that it has received a demand notice of Rs 962.75 crore from the Income Tax Department and will go in for an appeal against the order. Photograph: Philippe......

GlaxoSmithKline back on health track

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer has a knack of springing surprises.It posted a healthy volume growth of about nine per cent in the December 2012 quarter when most other packaged foods companies struggled......

FIPB clears GlaxoSmithKline's Rs 6,400-crore FDI proposal

FIPB on Monday cleared Rs 6,400-crore (Rs 64-billion) foreign direct investment proposal of GlaxoSmithKline to acquire additional 24.33 per cent stake in its India arm. "The proposal of......

GlaxoSmithKline sues Dr Reddy's

GlaxoSmithKline has filed a lawsuit in a United States court against Dr Reddy's Laboratories alleging infringement of patent rights of a generic version of 'Imitrex' drug, used for the treatment of......

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The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Quiz Time: Who was original choice for Rani's role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai?

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday! Take part in our daily Bollywood quiz, and see how well you know Hindi cinema! 1. Karan Johar cast Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in lead roles......

Former Australian cricketer Lindsay Kline dies at 81

Former Australian Test cricketer Lindsay Kline has died at the age of 81. Kline is best known as the man who faced the last ball of the first tied Test, between Australia and the West Indies in......

London 2012 doping lab gets WADA approval

The doping laboratory that will process more than 6,000 samples at this year's London Olympics has been given the seal of approval by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The London 2012 organising......