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216 cr vaccine doses to be available between Aug-Dec: Centre

216 cr vaccine doses to be available between Aug-Dec: Centre

Rediff.com13 May 2021

As states grapple with a shortage of coronavirus vaccines, the Centre on Thursday said that over two billion doses will be made available in the country in five months between August and December, enough to vaccinate the entire population.

Are Indian drugs safe? US doctors worried over quality

Are Indian drugs safe? US doctors worried over quality

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Some US doctors are becoming concerned about the quality of generic drugs supplied by Indian manufacturers following a flurry of recalls and import bans by the Food and Drug Administration.

Why train travel will never be the same again

Why train travel will never be the same again

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The first two coaches that rolled out from the Railway Coach Factory in Kapurthala also have fixtures coated with titanium dioxide and the provision for plasma air equipment in AC ducts to sterilise interiors using ionised air. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also indicated that the new coaches could be the new normal.

Is Dilip Shanghvi's big bet worth the risk?

Is Dilip Shanghvi's big bet worth the risk?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

For Sun Pharma, it is an astute purchase that it hopes will not only boost its position in India but also globally.

US regulator fast-tracks approval for Wockhardt drugs

US regulator fast-tracks approval for Wockhardt drugs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

These drugs will be entering in their global Phase -3 clinical trials early next year.

Taking anti-malarial drug to protect against virus: Trump

Taking anti-malarial drug to protect against virus: Trump

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Soon after Trump revealed to the world that he has been taking the medicine, the White House doctor said the president is in good health.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

Booster dose of anti-Covid vax not needed at this stage: Experts

Booster dose of anti-Covid vax not needed at this stage: Experts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

As the global debate on booster shots gathers momentum, several scientists in New Delhi said the priority must be to ensure that more people are inoculated with at least their first jab.

Why Daiichi is taking Malvinder Singh to court

Why Daiichi is taking Malvinder Singh to court

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The Japanese company alleges the earlier Ranbaxy promoters withheld crucial information when they sold the company in 2008.

Pesticides found in Pepsi samples in Maharashtra

Pesticides found in Pepsi samples in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The tests, according to the report, showed that Pepsi products from its plant in Khalapur in Raigad district contained 0.6 mg of lindane, which is above the permissible limits.

Why Wockhardt's Waluj facility is under lens

Why Wockhardt's Waluj facility is under lens

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

After recovering from issues such as defaults on foreign currency convertible bonds and piling debts, pharmaceutical major Wockhardt has been on the slow lane through the last six months, following warnings from global regulators such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.

3 sectors to watch for as economic growth picks up

3 sectors to watch for as economic growth picks up

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Overall, the credit profiles of players will be supported by healthy balance sheets and liquidity. Prudence in capital and development expenditure, efficient working-capital management, and recent equity raising will help sustain credit metrics in FY22.

Dard Anek, ilaj ek: NaMo pain balm

Dard Anek, ilaj ek: NaMo pain balm

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The pain relieving balm is made available at more than 1,000 retail stores in 75 different cities in 12 states in India

'No one is saying the vaccine is unsafe'

'No one is saying the vaccine is unsafe'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'Nobody is attacking the company or the vaccine.' 'The concerns are about the process and the lack of transparency.'

Religare's banking bid under Ranbaxy cloud

Religare's banking bid under Ranbaxy cloud

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Singh brothers might be stopped by 'fit & proper' hurdle due to US drug norm violations; firm says confident of qualifying.

Nestle pasta found unsafe, lead beyond permissible limit

Nestle pasta found unsafe, lead beyond permissible limit

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

After Maggi, the sample of macroni pasta was taken from Mau and sent to National Food Analysis Laboratory.

Don't need to sell assets, can pay fine: Ranbaxy brothers

Don't need to sell assets, can pay fine: Ranbaxy brothers

Rediff.com25 May 2016

In 2013, Daiichi had launched the arbitration proceedings in Singapore.

Clean chit for J&J's baby shampoo

Clean chit for J&J's baby shampoo

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The outcome reaffirms the company's own testing and the long-standing assurance it gave that its baby shampoo does not contain formaldehyde or any formaldehyde-releasing ingredients, J&J said.

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We built it in the last three years and then one day, they came and they said you have to close it'

These smart devices will make you healthier!

These smart devices will make you healthier!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amrita Singh scours the market for the smartest health devices going.

Maharashtra drug body cracks down on misleading ads

Maharashtra drug body cracks down on misleading ads

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration has initiated action against manufacturers of medicines and instruments, newspapers, TV channels and cable operators making outrageous claims through advertisements.

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is also being produced as part of a tie-up by the Serum Institute of India.

India could be 'efficacy test' for TB drug okayed by US

India could be 'efficacy test' for TB drug okayed by US

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

There are also lingering concerns over the culture of misuse of pharmaceutical products in India, which has, in the past, led to other drugs becoming increasingly ineffective.

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Through a Freedom of Information Act request, the Show '20/20' obtained lists of recent health violation records from the FDA, the agency in charge of inspecting airlines and their outside food caterers.

Ranbaxy expects guidance on Dewas unit by December

Ranbaxy expects guidance on Dewas unit by December

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Work to begin after that on corrective measures to meet US regulator's requirements.

Oxford vaccine doing 'everything expected': Study

Oxford vaccine doing 'everything expected': Study

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

A team at Bristol University used recently developed techniques to validate that the vaccine accurately follows the genetic instructions programmed into it by the Oxford University team.

New rules for Indian generic drug makers

New rules for Indian generic drug makers

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Regulator says fee would enable it to quicken approval process.

Wait for Indian generic launches gets longer

Wait for Indian generic launches gets longer

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

USFDA has extended the timeline for granting tentative approval to generic drug applications filed under Para IV of its rules by 10 months.

Pharma stocks could rise another 15-20%

Pharma stocks could rise another 15-20%

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Expectations of strong results, consistent performance and investors preference for stocks in the defensive space help the sector outshine broader markets.

Indian majors lead race for US drug ingredient market

Indian majors lead race for US drug ingredient market

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

In 2012, drugs worth $35 billion went off-patent in the US, while the market size of drugs which will see patent expiry in 2013 will halve to $17 billion.

Cancer, cholesterol, heart health: Why you must eat NUTS

Cancer, cholesterol, heart health: Why you must eat NUTS

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

They are tasty, they are calorie-rich, and they are good for your heart. Doesn't that sound contradictory and too good to be true? Well, think again. We're talking about nuts!

The dirty dozen: THESE foods are best bought organic

The dirty dozen: THESE foods are best bought organic

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Research shows that the following foods are the most pesticide-retentive. So rather than expose yourself to them, here's why you should strictly stick to the organic options.

US drug regulator to inspect Aurobindo facilities

US drug regulator to inspect Aurobindo facilities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Import alert on unit-6 facility might be lifted by FDA by Sept.

Can Ranbaxy recover from its US debacle?

Can Ranbaxy recover from its US debacle?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

USFDA consent decree reveals that firm will have to forego huge short-term opportunities for its generics.

ICMR plans to scale-up testing capacity to 1 lakh/day

ICMR plans to scale-up testing capacity to 1 lakh/day

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The ICMR has approved over 200 labs (both public and private) for COVID-19 testing through-PCR machines.

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Once tipped to emerge as the biggest exporter, the pharmaceutical industry is yet to acquire the scale of those in software services, says Krishna Kant.

Cipla recalls asthma drugs in US

Cipla recalls asthma drugs in US

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Cipla is recalling the drug for failed impurities and degradation specifications.

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.

Ranbaxy Lipitor rights: Mylan challenge dismissed

Ranbaxy Lipitor rights: Mylan challenge dismissed

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Mylan had sued the United States Food and Drugs Administration for providing the exclusive right to Ranbaxy, alleging the permission was given on the basis of 'falsified data'.