News for '-orchid'

Pharma R&D: Basic drug research only a part

Pharma R&D: Basic drug research only a part

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Spending allocation covers salaries, consultancy, litigation, material expense and regulatory costs.

The breathtaking Himalayan town of Kalimpong

The breathtaking Himalayan town of Kalimpong

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Bornav Raychaudhury goes on a journey to this beautiful Himalayan town in West Bengal.

Fashion: Colour-crazy 'Technicolour' Punjabi styles!

Fashion: Colour-crazy 'Technicolour' Punjabi styles!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

It was a riot of colour that designer duo Mayank Anand and Shraddha Nigam showcased on Day Three of the LFW.

In pix: A fashion show inspired by Charles Dickens

In pix: A fashion show inspired by Charles Dickens

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

What transpires when a novel inspires a fashion show.

Indian firms eye $2.5-bn US drug market

Indian firms eye $2.5-bn US drug market

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

The anti-depressant drug market in the US is primarily ruled by Effexor XR (Venlafaxine) of Wyeth (now owned by Pfizer).

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Hydroxychloroquine has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the COVID-19 and it is being tested on more than 1,500 coronavirus patients in New York.

Ranbaxy finding ways to make acquisitions work

Ranbaxy finding ways to make acquisitions work

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Ranbaxy, originally promoted by the Singh family, was acquired by Japan's Daiichi Sankyo late last year.

Forex losses dent  Biocon, Jubilant net

Forex losses dent Biocon, Jubilant net

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Year 2008 results of India's largest drug maker, Ranbaxy Laboratories, and Wockhardt were also impacted by forex losses. Companies such as Aurobindo and Orchid are also expected to post forex losses, say analysts.

Indian generics profit from Glaxo patent expiry

Indian generics profit from Glaxo patent expiry

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

GlaxoSmithKline Plc's anti-migraine drug brand, Imitrex, is turning out to be a good revenue earner for Indian generic companies.

Wear 2019's HOTTEST Colour Like THIS!

Wear 2019's HOTTEST Colour Like THIS!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Make a style statement by wearing the right colour!

Pharma firms struggle with debt overload

Pharma firms struggle with debt overload

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Jubilant Organosys, Orchid Chemicals, Aurobindo Pharma and Shasun Chemicals and Drugs are among those who have borrowed either to expand locally or to acquire companies abroad, but are now struggling to repay the dues, analysts say. Some of the companies' debt now exceeds their market capitalisation, as local and global investors sold stocks on concerns over slowdown and falling revenues. A few drug makers may be forced to sell assets to repay debt.

PIX: Gorgeous Priyanka, Nick's Mumbai reception

PIX: Gorgeous Priyanka, Nick's Mumbai reception

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

And the celebrations continue!

Pharma majors to invest in drug discovery

Pharma majors to invest in drug discovery

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Pharma majors are collaborating with foreign companies to develop newer drugs.

Teva sues Indian pharma cos

Teva sues Indian pharma cos

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has sued Indian drug makers, including Ranbaxy Laboratories and Dr Reddy's, for alleged patent violation of ingredients used in Coreg, used for treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

3 pharmaceutical firms in US patent soup

3 pharmaceutical firms in US patent soup

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

United States-based drug major Forest Laboratories has sued three Indian pharmaceutical companies -- Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Lupin and Wockhardt -- along with four other manufacturers for coming up with imitations of patented drugs in the US.

Slowdown: Hotels bank on IPL packages

Slowdown: Hotels bank on IPL packages

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

Prominent luxury hotel groups like JW Mariott, Royal Orchid, Taj and Intercontinental are using the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament to offer promotional food and beverage (F&B) packages to lure more customers in a sluggish economy.

Budget: A vision for priority areas

Budget: A vision for priority areas

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

It is a Budget with a strong emphasis on agriculture, education, healthcare and infrastructure.

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The renovations at the old hotels will be complete in two and a half years and tariffs will range between Rs 2,500 and Rs 4,000

Rupesh Shah wins World billiards

Rupesh Shah wins World billiards

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

The 34-year-old Gujarat cueist beat countryman Ashok Shandilya by six frames to four in the final.

Generic drug makers target US patent mart

Generic drug makers target US patent mart

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The increasing number of generic players tapping the US market for known molecules has resulted in pricing pressures and lean margins.

Foreign flowers bloom in India

Foreign flowers bloom in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

After cuisine, it's foreign flowers which have hit the desi market in a big way. Carnation cuttings, bright Gerberas, Poinsettias, Alstroemeria and orchids, the demand for all these is gorwing in the Indian market, according to industry experts.

Grievance helpline comes to investors' rescue

Grievance helpline comes to investors' rescue

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Over the past one year, since the helpline became functional (on September 8, 2006), a total of 3,110 grievances have been registered.

Kalam for 'made in India' drugs

Kalam for 'made in India' drugs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Budget hotel: IRCTC may get a go ahead

Budget hotel: IRCTC may get a go ahead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Though letter of allotments of land were issued to a few hotel chains like Royal Orchid and Signet Hotels for 20 sites last year, land could not be transferred due to the objections raised by the Rail Land Development Authority. The hotel plan was unfolded by the IRCTC in 2006 and accordingly 100 railway sites were selected for setting up budget hotels on public private partnership model.

'It may take a while before the market corrects'

'It may take a while before the market corrects'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Post a correction 14,000 cannot be ruled out post March 2007 results.

Pankaj Advani wins IBSF World billiards

Pankaj Advani wins IBSF World billiards

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The defending champion beat countryman Dhruv Sitwala in the final.

ESOPs back as stock markets soar

ESOPs back as stock markets soar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

The employee stock options, which lost its charm following the dot-com bust of late 90s and crashing markets, are regaining popularity with more and more companies using them to attract and retain talent, say industry insiders.

B-school graduates don't like risks

B-school graduates don't like risks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

'J Lo is very expensive!'

'J Lo is very expensive!'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Don't interfere in higher education

Don't interfere in higher education

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

Bland Friday in Hollywood

Bland Friday in Hollywood

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Ranbaxy tops in patents filing in developing world

Ranbaxy tops in patents filing in developing world

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

Domestic pharma giant Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited has topped the list of patent filers in the area of drug applications from the Third World countries last year with 64 new formulations.\n\n\n\n

Why Harbhajan Singh is a fan of this young woman?

Why Harbhajan Singh is a fan of this young woman?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

The woman in question is a young Mumbai-based cake designer.

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

A key lesson for the pharmaceutical sector in this case is to not downplay the significant impact that regulatory non-compliance can have on operations.

Beckham swamped as Real arrive in Thailand

Beckham swamped as Real arrive in Thailand

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

About 600 screaming fans were held back by a line of policemen outside the team's central Bangkok hotel.