News for 'Life Sciences'

We will find alien life by 2025: NASA chief scientist

We will find alien life by 2025: NASA chief scientist

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Signs of alien life will be detected by 2025, while "definitive evidence" of extra-terrestrial beings may be found within the next 20 to 30 years, top NASA scientists say.

PE firms wary of investing in pharma sector

PE firms wary of investing in pharma sector

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Despite news of the private equity in the domestic healthcare and pharma industry touching almost Rs 40 crore (Rs 40 million) in the first nine months of the year, PE firms are not exactly bullish about investing in the pharma industry alone. In fact, a closer look at the investments reveals that a larger part of the money is being flown into healthcare delivery systems like hospital chains and not in pharma companies.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

TCS ties up with Israel's BioStrx

TCS ties up with Israel's BioStrx

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Asserting that the world does not have much time to correct the mistakes of the last century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a 'Green Credit Initiative' focused on creating carbon sinks through people's participation and also proposed to host the United Nations climate conference in 2028, or COP33, in India.

When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

'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.'

Suven ties up with Eli Lilly

Suven ties up with Eli Lilly

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Suven Life Sciences Ltd has signed an agreement with US-based pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly and Company to carryout pre-clinical research for central nervous system disorder.

US-based Adea Solutions to buy Netkraft

US-based Adea Solutions to buy Netkraft

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Software services firm Netkraft on Thursday said it is being acquired by the privately held business process and technology consulting company, the United States-based Adea Solutions, in an all-cash deal.

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.

54 companies wait in the wings with IPOs worth Rs 1.4 trn

54 companies wait in the wings with IPOs worth Rs 1.4 trn

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Fundraising activity in the upcoming financial year 2022-23 may even surpass FY22 when 52 Indian companies raised a record Rs 1.11 trillion via initial public offerings (IPOs). According to a note by PRIME Database, 54 companies (including LIC) plan to raise Rs 1.4 trillion and currently hold the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) approval. Another 43 companies, the note said, are looking to raise about Rs 81,000 crore but waiting for Sebi nod.

Andhra may be hot spot for pharma, bio-tech

Andhra may be hot spot for pharma, bio-tech

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Hyderabad is fast emerging as destination for pharma and bio-tech industries with projected growth of 30 to 40 per cent, consultant company Frost and Sullivan has said.

India to be a biotech destination

India to be a biotech destination

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

India, with its strong research and development base in life sciences, IT and pharma industries, is on the threshold of a revolution in biotechnology, scientists at the BioAsia 2004 Summit said in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Wipro in pact with Sun

Wipro in pact with Sun

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

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.

The world of a professional medical coder

The world of a professional medical coder

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Nittany, the healthcare BPO firm, is looking for a Professional Medical Coder.

India Inc to offer 10.3% pay hike to employees

India Inc to offer 10.3% pay hike to employees

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Indian companies are likely to shell out an average salary increment of 10.3 per cent in the current fiscal with employees in pharma, health care and life sciences projected to get 12.4 per cent raise, says a survey.

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The strike affected attendance in government offices and banks, the officials said.

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.

Suven Pharmaceuticals buys US-based firm

Suven Pharmaceuticals buys US-based firm

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Suven Pharmaceuticals' wholly owned subsidiary, Suven Life Sciences USA, has acquired the assets of the US-based Synthon Chiragenics, according to a release issued by Suven Pharmaceuticals to the BSE on Tuesday.

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.

Wipro to acquire US-based HealthPlan Services for $460 mn

Wipro to acquire US-based HealthPlan Services for $460 mn

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Wipro's clients currently include over 100 US payers, healthcare providers, and public health agencies.

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.

Politics is not rocket science: V Balakrishnan

Politics is not rocket science: V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Interview with V Balakrishnan, Former CFO and board member of Infosys and AAP leader

Reliance eyes Pak plastic co

Reliance eyes Pak plastic co

Rediff.com10 May 2005

The Reliance group is planning to buy the plastics business of a well-known company in Pakistan for about $300 million, industry sources said on Monday.

Dilip Shanghvi bets big on other businesses

Dilip Shanghvi bets big on other businesses

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Shanghvi needs to deploy this excess cash.

eLitmus to hire 7500 graduates

eLitmus to hire 7500 graduates

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Announcing its unique recruitment model, eLitmus.com, promoted by IT recruitment firm Browse Consulting, has said that it had signed up with 53 companies in IT, BPO, banking and financial cervices and life science sectors to hire 7500 fresh graduates

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.

8 Indians among world's top VCs

8 Indians among world's top VCs

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Meet the world's top venture capitalists, the early investors behind some of the biggest IPOs on the planet.

Nucleaus Software in Deloitte Fast 500 list

Nucleaus Software in Deloitte Fast 500 list

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

IT firm Nucleaus Software Exports on Tuesday said it has featured in the Deloitte Technology's ranking of the Fast 500 companies in Asia Pacific. \n

Average salary hike in India likely to be 9.1% in 2022

Average salary hike in India likely to be 9.1% in 2022

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Indian companies are expected to dole out an average increment of 9.1 per cent in 2022, higher than the pre-COVID-19 increment in 2019, as companies are focusing on retention of talent through rewards. According to the 2022 Workforce and Increments Trends Survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, the average India 2022 increment is expected to go up to 9.1 per cent from eight per cent in 2021. Moreover, the 2022 projected increment is higher than the pre-COVID-19 increment in 2019 by 50 basis points (bps).

Govt to buy another 4.5 crore doses of Covishield

Govt to buy another 4.5 crore doses of Covishield

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

According to the purchase order placed on Monday, each dose of the vaccine has been priced at Rs 200 and with GST of Rs 10, it would cost Rs 210.

Aaftab sought books in jail, gets Theroux's railway odyssey

Aaftab sought books in jail, gets Theroux's railway odyssey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Aaftab Poonawala, who is in judicial custody for allegedly killing his live-in partner, has asked Tihar jail authorities to give him novels and books, officials said on Saturday.

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Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

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RIL enters bio-diesel farming

RIL enters bio-diesel farming

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A case of extortion and cyber terrorism was registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit of the Delhi police on November 25.