News for '-research-centre'

Telangana allocates 11,000 acre land for mega pharma city

Telangana allocates 11,000 acre land for mega pharma city

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday announced the establishment of a massive industrial park dedicated to pharmaceutical manufacturing activities.

Botched surgeries: Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognisance; seeks report

Botched surgeries: Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognisance; seeks report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday sought a detailed report, to be tabled within the next ten days, from the state government on the botched sterilisation surgeries in Bilaspur district, after it took suo motu cognisance of the incident, which left 11 women dead and many critical.

Samsung woos Indians to revive its fortunes

Samsung woos Indians to revive its fortunes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

In India, Samsung is seeing strong competition from local company Micromax.

Bandra property of Congress-owned Associated Journals worth Rs 200 crore

Bandra property of Congress-owned Associated Journals worth Rs 200 crore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Associated Journals was allotted 3,478 sq m of land by the Maharashtra govt in 1983 for building a Nehru Memorial library and a research centre.

China vulnerable over Tibet

China vulnerable over Tibet

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

China is worried about the situation post the Dalai Lama and that his reincarnation could surface in Arunchal Pradesh, a region it claims as its own, but which is part of the Indian Republic, says former RA&W Additional Secretary Jayadeva Ranade.

Kudankulam reactor running smoothly

Kudankulam reactor running smoothly

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The reactor will start its initial production of 400 MW electricity within 20 days, Union Minister V Narayanasamy said.

China bolsters defence spending by 7 pc

China bolsters defence spending by 7 pc

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

China will increase its defence spending by "around seven per cent" this year, as it vowed to guard against "outside meddling" in its territorial disputes.

Sensex ends 144 points lower; ICICI Bank surges 7%

Sensex ends 144 points lower; ICICI Bank surges 7%

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Profit taking in index heavweights RIL and HDFC weighed on sentiment while ICICI Bank surged 7%.

GSK seeks approval for world's 1st malaria vaccine

GSK seeks approval for world's 1st malaria vaccine

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The British drugmaker said the shot, called RTS,S, is intended exclusively for use outside the European Union but will be evaluated by the European Medicines Agency in collaboration with the World Health Organisation.

Planes existed in ancient India: Claim made at Science Congress

Planes existed in ancient India: Claim made at Science Congress

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Aeroplanes existed in India 7,000 years ago and they travelled from one country to another and from one planet to another, the Indian Science Congress was told on Sunday in a controversial lecture that examined ancient aviation technology in the Vedas.

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

If we are to realise the full potential of biologics' ability to improve people's health, it is essential to encourage public policy and support R&D.

Doctor behind Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror arrested

Doctor behind Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror arrested

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The surgeon, who conducted sterilisation surgeries on 83 women at a state-run camp which claimed the lives of 12 women in Pendari village in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, has been arrested.

By 2050, India will have the largest Muslim population: report

By 2050, India will have the largest Muslim population: report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Hindus will become the world's third largest population by 2050 while India will overtake Indonesia as the country with the largest Muslim population, according to a new study.

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

These 10 images prove that we live in a crazy, bizarre world.

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Russian diplomacy is presumably at work.' 'The ground is slippery, because "territorial sovereignty" is a hugely sensitive issue,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi hints at laws to push doctors to prescribe affordable, generic drugs

Modi hints at laws to push doctors to prescribe affordable, generic drugs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

These things are cheaper than equivalent branded drugs, to patients, says Modi

Rajan receives Deutsche Bank Prize, 2013

Rajan receives Deutsche Bank Prize, 2013

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The academic prize is sponsored by the Deutsche Bank Donation Fund and carries an endowment of euro 50,000.

Ratan Tata thanks Britain for civilian honour

Ratan Tata thanks Britain for civilian honour

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

RatanTata is the only Indian among five foreigners to be awarded Britian's civilian honour this year.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

There is no doubt in our capabilities, says the Infosys co-founder.

Want to save water? Give it a price

Want to save water? Give it a price

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

'In India, we are paying a price for not managing water as we are not willing to pay the cost for it.'

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

Education a key pillar of India-US partnership: Kerry

Education a key pillar of India-US partnership: Kerry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry and Union HRD Minister Dr M M Pallam Raju on Tuesday called for greater cooperation between the two countries in the education and knowledge building sector.

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The Delhi metropolitan area has one of the highest concentrations of population in the world, and suffocating the people of the area on an annual basis should be treated as a crime against humanity, especially when the cause for such suffocation can be controlled, says Arvind Kumar.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Seeking a peaceful and secure neighbourhood amidst threat of terrorism and extremism, India and Kyrgyzstan on Sunday signed four agreements including one on bolstering defence cooperation and holding annual joint military exercises.

Moscow anti-doping lab shared site with accused doctor, claims WADA report

Moscow anti-doping lab shared site with accused doctor, claims WADA report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

WADA identified Doctor Sergei Portugalov, former deputy director of the Russian Federal Research Centre of Physical Culture and Sports (VNIIFK), as the mastermind of the scheme, advising athletes on doping, administering injections and helping cover up positive drugs tests.

Despite low-cost talent pool India not leveraging R&D

Despite low-cost talent pool India not leveraging R&D

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Advantages are not being leveraged fully mainly because of lack of funds, say experts.

Piramal Enterprises to stop early-stage research

Piramal Enterprises to stop early-stage research

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

To focus on molecules at advanced stage of development; move to impact 200 scientists.

Do adults need vaccination?

Do adults need vaccination?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Adults are as likely as children to fall prey to diseases that immunisation can potentially prevent.

Boeing sees jump in US investment if FDI in defence is hiked

Boeing sees jump in US investment if FDI in defence is hiked

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Kohler made the comments on aviation industry-wide speculation about New Delhi increasing FDI in defence sector to 49 per cent from the current 26 per cent, with some expecting an announcement in the near future.

Modi hints at larger role for pvt sector in nuke energy

Modi hints at larger role for pvt sector in nuke energy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Indicating a greater role of the private sector in the field of nuclear energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there was a need to tap additional sources of investments for the ambitious expansion programme.

I can vouch for Raman's column on Yakub Memon: Brother

I can vouch for Raman's column on Yakub Memon: Brother

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

I well remember the article you have published because prior to sending it to you, he had shown it to me and I can vouch for its contents in the form in which you have published it. That was why I gave the permission to Rediff.com for publishing it,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished retired IAS officer who himself handled intelligence matters for nine years.

Tata Motors shelves Nano diesel project

Tata Motors shelves Nano diesel project

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

With deregulation in diesel prices, this variant does not make sense.

Meet India's 'barefoot' lawyers!

Meet India's 'barefoot' lawyers!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Geetanjali Krishna looks at how one organisation's unique idea is helping marginalised communities to gain legal access.

Bhilai steel plant gas leakage: Magisterial probe ordered

Bhilai steel plant gas leakage: Magisterial probe ordered

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

A magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident of leakage of poisonous gas at Steel Authority of India Limited's Bhilai plant in which six people, including two deputy general managers, were killed and about 30 others injured.

'I don't think a strike will sort doctors' problems'

'I don't think a strike will sort doctors' problems'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Former AIIMS director Dr S K Kacker discusses the doctors' agitation in Maharashtra and West Bengal's crackdown on private hospitals with Veenu Sandhu.

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

India is currently considering two corridors for high speed trains.