News for 'Life Sciences'

CIMAP opens PhD admissions

CIMAP opens PhD admissions

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) opens admissions to its PhD programme.

Earn your Master's in Information Technology

Earn your Master's in Information Technology

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

University of Mysore offers three degree programmes, including a Master's degree in Information Technology.

Looking for a job? They are hiring!

Looking for a job? They are hiring!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Companies are back with their hiring plans as the economy shows signs of recovery with a boost in domestic demand.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

RIL likely to go slow on pharma, healthcare

RIL likely to go slow on pharma, healthcare

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Plans to set up an integrated pharma firm in a phased manner.

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing.

Reliance plans pharma unit in Jamnagar

Reliance plans pharma unit in Jamnagar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

While company executives refused to divulge further details, industry sources said that Reliance has earmarked a huge area in the SEZ for the project.

'People are frightened, but nobody knows what to do'

'People are frightened, but nobody knows what to do'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'There is no one who will be able to have a dignified life, when your brother and sister of another community are not being treated as human.'

More Facebook friends = longer life?

More Facebook friends = longer life?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

A new study suggests that people who have strong social media networks and receive multiple friend requests are less likely to die.

Terror strike:Drug firms may lose outsourcing deal

Terror strike:Drug firms may lose outsourcing deal

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Indian drug makers may lose out on outsourcing contracts as overseas pharmaceutical companies defer their visits to the country in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks, according to industry experts.

Stem Cell Biology at MIRM

Stem Cell Biology at MIRM

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM) of Manipal University has launched a short term course on Application of Flow Cytometry and Molecular Biology Techniques in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine.

UK all set to kickstart FTA talks with Modi govt

UK all set to kickstart FTA talks with Modi govt

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The UK government said on Tuesday that it has kicked off preparations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, launching a 14-week consultation to seek the views of the public and business before formal negotiations begin later this year. UK Trade Secretary Liz Truss said Britain wants a trade deal with India that pushes new frontiers and welcomes wide input from consumers and businesses across all sectors, which will help craft a deal that includes closer cooperation in "future-focused industries" such as science, technology and services, creating high-value jobs across the country. "We're firing the starting gun on a free trade deal with India - the world's largest democracy, fifth-biggest economy, a nation of 1.4 billion people and a huge market for British goods like whisky, cars and services," said Truss.

PE, VC investments in healthcare dip

PE, VC investments in healthcare dip

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Investment by PEs into HLS sector dropped to $203 million in 2008-09 from $836 million in 2007-08, while the number of deals dropped 51 per cent to 21 from 43 deals. Similarly, VC investments also declined to $48 million from $80 million. In terms of deals, they dropped to 11 from 14.

LSR College student ends life over education expenses

LSR College student ends life over education expenses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The second-year BSc (Honours) in Mathematics student had returned from Delhi in March this year after those staying in the hostel were asked to go home by the college authorities in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dividend fund managers see light in power stocks

Dividend fund managers see light in power stocks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The improving outlook for the power sector has caught the interest of dividend yield funds. In the first four months of the current financial year (2023-24, or FY24), five of the six largest dividend yield funds have shown a notable increase in their exposure to stocks within the power sector. Some have even introduced new stocks to their portfolios.

Govt introduces bills to replace IPC, CrPC in Lok Sabha

Govt introduces bills to replace IPC, CrPC in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

In a landmark overhaul of colonial-era criminal laws, the Centre on Friday introduced in the Lok Sabha three bills to replace the IPC, CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act, proposing among other things repeal of the sedition law and introducing a new provision with a wider definition of the offence.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'100 million people in India are malnourished'

'100 million people in India are malnourished'

Rediff.com8 May 2008

The Padma Shri winner and eminent scientist speaks to Senior Editor Ajit Jain

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Springing a surprise, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday picked Mohan Yadav, a leader of Other Backward Classes (OBC) and a three-time MLA, as the next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, state party president VD Sharma said.

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met prominent US personalities from different walks of life, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk who asserted that India has more promise than any other large country and that he is incredibly excited about its future.

Use of copper in public places can check H1N1

Use of copper in public places can check H1N1

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The study finds that copper-coated surfaces can significantly reduce the concentration of the influenza-A virus on them, raising hopes that it may also be effective against other strains of the virus.

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Job drought in India may end soon

Job drought in India may end soon

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Job portals like Monster.com and Naukri.com affirmed the observation.

Shaitan To Stan Lee OTT This Week

Shaitan To Stan Lee OTT This Week

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma covers the whole spectrum for you.

Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A GLOF occurred in parts of Lhonak Lake, leading to a rapid rise in water levels with very high velocities downstream along the Teesta River Basin in the early hours of October 4. This resulted in severe damage in Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi districts.

US outsourcing drug research to India

US outsourcing drug research to India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

US giants are rushing to partner with Indian and Chinese companiestapping their brainpower and saving millions of dollars in the search for breakthrough treatments

Johnson & Johnson says its Covid shot neutralises Delta variant

Johnson & Johnson says its Covid shot neutralises Delta variant

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

In the ensemble trial, Johnson & Johnson's vaccine was 85 per cent effective against severe/critical disease and demonstrated protection against hospitalisation and death. The vaccine was consistently effective across all regions studied globally, including in South Africa and Brazil, where there was a high prevalence of rapidly emerging Beta and Zeta variants during the study period.

'Coaching industry is toxic'

'Coaching industry is toxic'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'Looking back, there is every chance that I would not have opted for Kota.'' 'The biggest flaw is that your personality gets blocked.' 'It took me two years to get back to 'being human' again.'

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'Once elected, you have to act like people's representative for the full five years or else people show you your place.'

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

Specialise in ultrasound, cytogenetics

Specialise in ultrasound, cytogenetics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

The Bharathidasan University and Mediscan Institute of Medical Education, Chennai invite applications for admission to their job-oriented full-time, two year, diploma programmes.

Patni buys US-based Taratec for $27 mn

Patni buys US-based Taratec for $27 mn

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Patni Computer Systems Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Patni Computer Systems, on Monday announced the acquisition of Bridgewater, NJ-based Taratec Development Corp for an aggregate price of $27.2 million in cash.

Medical Genetics Diploma from VIGSR

Medical Genetics Diploma from VIGSR

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

VIGSR, in Mumbai, offers the first postgraduate diploma in medical genetics in India.

Health secy reviews status of passengers from UK

Health secy reviews status of passengers from UK

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan reviewed the status of passengers coming from the UK to India and found positive in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Goa, Punjab, Gujarat and Kerala and their response measures in a meeting held through video conferencing.

Ranbaxy to tie up with Merck

Ranbaxy to tie up with Merck

Rediff.com10 May 2008

India's leading drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories is likely to announce a drug discovery research tie-up with US drug manufacturer Merck soon. Ranbaxy's ongoing research collaboration with GSK also relates to the pre-clinical trial phase of the new drug, with significant milestone payment and post-commercialisation royalty possibilities. Ranbaxy's decision to de-merge its research operations was intended at having more collaborative research programmes involving foreign firms.

Jameel announced resignation in meeting of INSACOG, left colleagues surprised

Jameel announced resignation in meeting of INSACOG, left colleagues surprised

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Scientists associated with Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG), the government panel that conducts research on different variants of the coronavirus, said they were surprised at noted virologist Shahid Jameel's decision to quit the group and wondered whether he was disillusioned with the government's handling of the pandemic.

Canada offers partnership in India's growth

Canada offers partnership in India's growth

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Canada has offered its partnership in areas like agriculture, mining, life sciences, ICT, financial services and infrastructure. Canada's aim in India was to create new Canadian connections in sectors like agriculture, mining, life sciences, information and communication technology (ICT), financial services and infrastructure, areas where that country's firms have proven expertise. Canadian rep hoped to see Canadian companies becoming active in the Indian market & vice versa.