News for 'Laboratories'

India Will Spend Rs 1.5 Trillion On Aero-Engines

India Will Spend Rs 1.5 Trillion On Aero-Engines

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India does not have the facilities needed for developing advanced aerospace products. There is only one wind tunnel in the country, the almost six decade old one in the National Aeronautics Laboratory.

Abhinav Bindra lauds BCCI for 'looking after Rishabh'

Abhinav Bindra lauds BCCI for 'looking after Rishabh'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Shooting ace Bindra, who claimed a historic gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, runs the Abhinav Bindra Sports Medicine and Research Institute (ABSMARI) -- a one-of-a-kind institute for physiotherapy in the country with a world-class biomechanical and sports science laboratory set up for academic purposes -- in Bhubaneswar.

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids.

Sidharth Shukla's viscera sent to lab for probe

Sidharth Shukla's viscera sent to lab for probe

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Sidharth Shukla's viscera sent to lab for further probe The viscera and a few other internal organs of actor Sidharth Shukla, who died of a heart attack on Thursday at the age of 40, have been sent to laboratories for forensic examination, sources said on Friday.

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The WHO on Tuesday issued a product alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in serious injury or death.

Aatmanirbharta At Aero India 2023

Aatmanirbharta At Aero India 2023

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The real value of the Tejas Mark 1 is the role it will now play in the development of India's next generation of fighter aircraft that will be more technologically advanced and lethal.

Two foreign passengers test Covid positive at Mumbai airport

Two foreign passengers test Covid positive at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

According to the health department, both samples have been sent for whole genome sequencing.

Cops bust drug making unit in UP; MDMA worth Rs 200 cr seized, 9 Africans held

Cops bust drug making unit in UP; MDMA worth Rs 200 cr seized, 9 Africans held

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The police were also taken by surprise with what they witnessed -- a sophisticated setup for creating the synthetic drug, intense intoxicating smell inside the compound and the foreigners geared up with high-quality face masks.

Gambia child deaths: Haryana govt halts cough syrup production

Gambia child deaths: Haryana govt halts cough syrup production

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A joint team of the state and the Centre inspected the unit and found 12 violations or deficiencies.

Woman who visited Aaftab's home after Shraddha's murder, quizzed

Woman who visited Aaftab's home after Shraddha's murder, quizzed

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The pieces of Walkar's body were kept inside the refrigerator when he called the psychologist at his place, according to police sources.

Drone downed in Punjab last year had China, Pakistan footprints: BSF

Drone downed in Punjab last year had China, Pakistan footprints: BSF

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A drone that was shot down by the Border Security Force along the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab last year had taken flight and had 'footprints' in China and Pakistan, a BSF spokesperson said on Wednesday quoting a forensic analysis report.

Big pharma firms shift tack, look to bet on trade generics as volumes dip

Big pharma firms shift tack, look to bet on trade generics as volumes dip

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Trade generic drugs (medicines that are sold directly through distributors) are fast becoming a key segment for domestic pharma firms as volume growth slows in the overall market. Big companies like Cipla and Alkem have a significant presence in the segment but recently, players like Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) have also entered this market. What is driving big pharma's focus on trade generics? The volume growth in the Indian Pharma Market (IPM) has come down from 5.6 per cent in FY16 to 0.1 per cent in FY23.

Centre's letter to states amid Covid spike in US, China

Centre's letter to states amid Covid spike in US, China

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said such an exercise will enable timely detection of newer variants, if any, circulating in the country and will facilitate undertaking of requisite public health measures.

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Police said according to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report, the blood samples recovered from Poonawala's house were of Walkar's.

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Following random testing, if anybody is found Covid-positive, the sample should be sent for genomic testing at the designated INSACOG laboratory network, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote in a letter to his civil aviation ministry counterpart Rajiv Bansal.

Charred bodies: 2 cow vigilantes arrested for youths murder

Charred bodies: 2 cow vigilantes arrested for youths murder

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The Rajasthan police has arrested two of the eight accused wanted in the alleged abduction and murder of two Muslim men from Bharatpur in Rajasthan by suspected cow vigilantes in Haryana, an official said on Friday.

India successfully test-fires Pinaka missile systems

India successfully test-fires Pinaka missile systems

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The ministry said the rocket system has been upgraded with advanced technologies enhancing the range to meet the emerging requirements.

Muslim men found charred to death, family blames Bajrang Dal

Muslim men found charred to death, family blames Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Two men were found charred to death in a car in Haryana's Bhiwani district Thursday after they were allegedly abducted from Bharatpur district in Rajasthan by men said to be cow vigilantes.

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

In touch with Uzbek authorities: WHO on syrup deaths of 18 kids

In touch with Uzbek authorities: WHO on syrup deaths of 18 kids

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The World Health Organisation on Friday said that it is in touch with the Uzbek authorities about the reported deaths of 18 children after consuming contaminated cough syrup made by Noida-based Marion Biotech.

BJP gave first OBC PM, while Cong insulted them: Amit Shah

BJP gave first OBC PM, while Cong insulted them: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the opposition Congress of harassing and insulting the Other Backward Classes during its rule at the Centre, and asserted that it was the Bharatiya Janata Party that gave the first OBC prime minister to the country in the form of Narendra Modi.

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The restrictions "shall remain in force with effect from February 26 to February 28, 2023 (23:59 hrs)," according to an official order.

Made in India And Ready For War!

Made in India And Ready For War!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The IPMV was developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited.

Centre to hold meet amid massive Covid spike in China, elsewhere

Centre to hold meet amid massive Covid spike in China, elsewhere

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The minister will review the COVID-19 situation at 11:30 am on Wednesday 'considering the international scenario', they said.

Estimates cut, no rerating for diagnostic companies

Estimates cut, no rerating for diagnostic companies

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Brokerages have cut their estimates of listed diagnostics players for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) after mixed December quarter results and muted near-term outlook. Their volumes and realisations will be under pressure due to weakness in Covid-adjusted performance and higher competitive pressures, the brokerages believe. In a post-Q3 results note on Dr Lal Pathlabs, Bhavesh Gandhi of YES Securities pointed out that there has been a lack of volume revival in recent quarters, with an increasing likelihood that FY24 too would be a work-in-progress year for the company's initiatives to bear fruit.

Nude photograph was morphed, Ranveer Singh tells cops

Nude photograph was morphed, Ranveer Singh tells cops

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The actor also maintained that the photos which he had shared were not obscene as he was wearing underwear.

Sensex, Nifty pare gains; surging oil prices hit sentiments

Sensex, Nifty pare gains; surging oil prices hit sentiments

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty on Thursday gave up all early gains to settle lower as surging oil prices amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine hit investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex started the trade on a higher note and jumped 527.72 points in morning deals to a high of 55,996.62. However, during the afternoon trade it surrendered all its early gains and finished at 55,102.68, lower by 366.22 points or 0.66 per cent.

Chhattisgarh's 'Hamar Lab' is a medical game-changer

Chhattisgarh's 'Hamar Lab' is a medical game-changer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Globally recognised organisations including the CDC, the Clinton Foundation, and domestic pharmaceutical and health care companies have sent their teams to visit the centres and study the concept, reports R Krishna Das.

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'The fortunate part is that the severity is less. New strains are continuously forming and the virus is getting less severe.'

Does This Budget Do Enough For Health?

Does This Budget Do Enough For Health?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'For free supply of drugs and medicines itself, almost Rs 20,000 crores would be required.'

CBI files cases in Birbhum killings, to begin probe on Saturday

CBI files cases in Birbhum killings, to begin probe on Saturday

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday filed cases in connection with the killing of eight people in West Bengal's Birbhum district, shortly after the Calcutta high court directed the central probe agency to take over investigation into the case, a senior official said.

SC closes Tushar Gandhi's contempt plea against Delhi police

SC closes Tushar Gandhi's contempt plea against Delhi police

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed activist Tushar Gandhi's contempt plea against the Delhi police after taking note of submissions that a charge sheet in a case of hate speeches made at religious assemblies in the national capital in 2021 was filed in a court in New Delhi.

Aaftab, Shraddha heard in heated argument as new video emerges

Aaftab, Shraddha heard in heated argument as new video emerges

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Sources in Delhi Police said they would get done a face recognition test done in the Central Forensic Science Laboratory so that Aaftab's presence in the video can be confirmed scientifically.

Deadly blast at building in Dhaka kills 16, over 100 injured

Deadly blast at building in Dhaka kills 16, over 100 injured

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The cause of the explosion could not be known immediately, but local residents suspected chemicals illegally stored inside the building, mostly used as an office and business complex, might have sparked the blast.

Chopped up body found in Delhi after arrest of 2 terror suspects

Chopped up body found in Delhi after arrest of 2 terror suspects

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Sources said traces of human blood were found there. It is suspected that they had killed somebody in the house and later disposed off the body by cutting it into pieces.

DRDO stages 'successful' test-flight of Made in India unmanned plane

DRDO stages 'successful' test-flight of Made in India unmanned plane

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Friday successfully carried out the maiden flight of the indigenously developed unmanned aircraft at Chitradurga, Karnataka.

Huge boost for India's sportsperson in Union Budget

Huge boost for India's sportsperson in Union Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Sports Ministry has got a fillip with the government allocating Rs 3,397.32 crore, an increase of Rs 723.97 crore, in the Union Budget on Wednesday.

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states in view of the recent surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the world, he said, "The Centre and states need to work in tandem and in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for Covid prevention and management."