News for 'Internal Medicine'

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology.

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

By Thursday, 830 confirmed cases of pneumonia, caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), had been reported in 29 provincial-level regions in the country.

Local drug makers worried as regulators start working together

Local drug makers worried as regulators start working together

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Various domestic companies such as Ranbaxy, Wockhardt and Agila Specialities recently came under the US FDA scanner for lapse in manufacturing practices.

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

You could be suffering from sleep paralysis, says Dr Lancelot Mark Pinto.

Vishal Rao's innovation: A cheap voice box for throat cancer patients

Vishal Rao's innovation: A cheap voice box for throat cancer patients

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

An oncologist, Vishal Rao built an innovative voice prosthesis that costs to help people who've lost their voices.

India to be hub for US drug firm

India to be hub for US drug firm

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

IAF may go in for F-16 fighter jets

IAF may go in for F-16 fighter jets

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The F-16s are built by Lockheed Martin. Earlier, Lockheed had offered to build "exclusive" F-16 fighters for the Indian Air Force.

India set to run out of critical free drug for HIV/AIDS programme

India set to run out of critical free drug for HIV/AIDS programme

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

The country had the third-largest number of people living with disease.

'Pharma cos must have a strict code'

'Pharma cos must have a strict code'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Narcotics Control Bureau has asked pharma companies to evolve a voluntary code of conduct based on a "know-your-client principle" to prevent traffic of "illicit" medicines under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act to neighbouring count

PHOTOS: When a man lay in front of a tank in Turkey

PHOTOS: When a man lay in front of a tank in Turkey

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The shirtless protester made a spine-tingling show of defiance to the army soldiers who launched a failed coup attempt on Friday night.

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the government asking the companies to operate with only 50 per cent staff strength, and exports dipping to almost zero, the truck and bus drivers idling at the petrol pump say they hardly have any work now. At a petrol pump on the deserted Bavla-Changodar highway near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, several trucks and buses are neatly parked in a row.

Waiting for the phone in Kashmir

Waiting for the phone in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

There has been a virtual communications blackout in the Valley with no phones and no internet connections since the early hours of August 5.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Major blow for Sharapova: Nike suspends contract, TAG Heuer won't renew

Major blow for Sharapova: Nike suspends contract, TAG Heuer won't renew

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

One of Maria Sharapova's biggest sponsors, Nike Inc., said it was suspending ties while the case is being investigated.

Sharapova faces suspension after failing drug test

Sharapova faces suspension after failing drug test

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, the highest-paid woman in sports, said on Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open due to a substance she has been taking for 10 years for health issues.

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Sleeplessness is increasingly becoming a lifestyle disorder, says Amrita Singh.

Ranaghat gangrape: Nun leaves for undisclosed destination

Ranaghat gangrape: Nun leaves for undisclosed destination

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Ranaghat sub-disional hospital superintendent A N Mondal said that the nun was taken to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, over 64 km away, from where she left for an undisclosed destination.

UK to give Rs16 cr for flood relief

UK to give Rs16 cr for flood relief

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The aid would be provided in the form of blankets and medicines and by restoring safe water supplies and sanitation facilities

IT's a woman's world

IT's a woman's world

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

India's economic reforms not enough: US official

India's economic reforms not enough: US official

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Expressing concern over the investment and innovation environment in India, a top US trade official has said the recent set of economic reforms initiated by the country were not enough to return to the path of robust growth.

Death toll in Nepal hits 4,000 amid hunt for survivors

Death toll in Nepal hits 4,000 amid hunt for survivors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The death toll from Nepal's earthquake has risen to over 3,700, two days after the devastating earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale struck the Himalayan nation.

IOC to issue Zika guidance as virus spreads before Rio Olympics

IOC to issue Zika guidance as virus spreads before Rio Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The International Olympic Committee will issue guidelines this week aimed at protecting athletes and visitors from Zika, a mosquito-borne virus spreading rapidly across South America months before the Rio de Janeiro Games in August.

When SC judges crooned for Kerala

When SC judges crooned for Kerala

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

More than Rs 10 lakh was collected during the fund raising event.

WHO drops 3 Ranbaxy AIDS drugs

WHO drops 3 Ranbaxy AIDS drugs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The centre has rushed a team of medical experts to take stock of the situation thrown up by the spread of H1N1 influenza situation in Kashmir

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The vaccine candidate, ZyCoV-D, showed a "strong immune response" in animal studies, and the antibodies produced were able to completely neutralise the wild type virus, Zydus said. The 12 institutes have been asked by the ICMR to fast track clinical trials of the vaccine as it is being considered as one of the top priority projects which are being monitored at the topmost level of the government.

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina set up summit clash at Senior Nationals

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina set up summit clash at Senior Nationals

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Merck & Co wins injunction against Indian firm over diabetes drugs

Merck & Co wins injunction against Indian firm over diabetes drugs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Global pharmaceutical firms have had a series of patent disputes with Indian makers of generic drugs and several recent Indian rulings have gone against the international giants.

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The state has witnessed a spurt in Pakistani shelling and firing along the IB and the Line of Control. Over 700 such incidents were reported this year, which have left more than 44 people, including 18 security personnel, dead and scores injured.

How Dabur, Lakme and Rooh Afza were started

How Dabur, Lakme and Rooh Afza were started

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

These Indian companies truly defined the essence of entrepreneurship.

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Modi forgot to ask Trump for anything that India may need -- and there is so much shortfall all around!', states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.

Mani Ratnam suffers chest pain

Mani Ratnam suffers chest pain

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

'He is stable now. He experienced chest pain due to exertion and high blood pressure but that has now been brought under control through medicines,' a doctor said.q

'Emergence of another coronavirus is inevitable'

'Emergence of another coronavirus is inevitable'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'The worst case scenario is a rebound of the virus.' 'Life is not going to be what it was.' 'Life as we know it has changed forever.' 'The new normal therefore is test, trace and treat.'

Is your poop green in colour?

Is your poop green in colour?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The greenish tinge is the result of taking medications over a long period of time.

FIFA to control NFL dope testing

FIFA to control NFL dope testing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Random selection of matches for the tests would be done through draw of lots.

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Our boys are very patriotic.' 'They say Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Jai Hind in front of the Chinese.' 'We have never accepted their claims, we are Indians and proud to be Indians.'