News for 'biotechnology'

Australia pledges $25 mn aid to India

Australia pledges $25 mn aid to India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

The two countries would be signing an MoU to foster research cooperation in biotechnology, the visiting premier said, addressing Indian industry captains at a conference organised by business chambers CII, FICCI and Assocham. \n\n

Teva opens R&D centre in India

Teva opens R&D centre in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Global pharmaceutical major Teva is planning collaborations with Indian partners for clinical research and biotechnology.

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Early data from its vaccine candidate 'mRNA-1273' showed it produced protective antibodies in a group of eight healthy volunteers, Moderna said. The other closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is the one being developed by scientists at Oxford University.

India, Netherlands to partner in biotech

India, Netherlands to partner in biotech

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

India and the Netherlands on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in biotechnology with an aim to find solutions to problems in agricultural and health

Making of India's genome valley

Making of India's genome valley

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

India, US sign vision research agreement

India, US sign vision research agreement

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

India and America sign an agreement to jointly pursue reasearch in vision care.

India, a powerhouse: ASEAN

India, a powerhouse: ASEAN

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

NRIs urged to invest in biotech

NRIs urged to invest in biotech

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Asserting that India offers unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs in biotechnology industry, Minister of State for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal has invited venture capitalists, experts in the field and non-resident Indians to invest the

Tatas buy 30% in Pune biotech firm

Tatas buy 30% in Pune biotech firm

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

In a statement, the PMO said three vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which two are in Phase II and one is in Phase-III. It further said Indian Scientists and research teams are collaborating and strengthening the research capacities in neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

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.

India readies 5 sites for final phase of trials of Oxford COVID vaccine

India readies 5 sites for final phase of trials of Oxford COVID vaccine

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine maker in the world, has been chosen by Oxford and its partner AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine once it is ready. Trials results for the first two phases were published earlier this month.

Can wrong footwear cause health problems?

Can wrong footwear cause health problems?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Approximately 72% people wear inappropriate sized footwear which is associated with all kind of foot problems.

'What is the tuition fee for MS in the US?'

'What is the tuition fee for MS in the US?'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

In a weekly series, CollegePond.com provides answers all your queries related to pursuing an education abroad.

ICMR to study effectiveness of BCG vaccine against COVID-19

ICMR to study effectiveness of BCG vaccine against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Head of Epidemiology and Communicable diseases at the ICMR Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said the apex health research body will begin a study on the effectiveness of the vaccine against coronavirus infection next week.

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.

National bio-tech plan soon: Sibal

National bio-tech plan soon: Sibal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

6 trends that will boost hiring this year

6 trends that will boost hiring this year

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Knowledge of technical skills, creativity, social and emotional intelligence is what recruiters are looking for.

Birla set for biotech debut

Birla set for biotech debut

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Godrej picks up Avesthagen pie

Godrej picks up Avesthagen pie

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'We must not compromise with the standard, the quality. We don't need to be the first to launch a drug but what we need is a Made in India vaccine that the entire world can rely on'

New COVID-19 test can give results in just 45 minutes

New COVID-19 test can give results in just 45 minutes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The test named the "SARS-CoV-2 DETECTR" is easy to implement and to interpret, and requires no specialised equipment, said researchers from the University of California, San Francisco in the US.

'Technology, infra key to second green revolution'

'Technology, infra key to second green revolution'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Green revolution and technology use should not be region-specific.

Postgraduate diploma course in bioinformatics

Postgraduate diploma course in bioinformatics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore, announces admissions for its third batch, 2004-2005.

In the works: Priority list of who will get Covid vaccine first

In the works: Priority list of who will get Covid vaccine first

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The Centre has also contacted five domestic and three multinational vaccine makers to understand how soon a candidate vaccine against Covid-19 will be ready.

Revealed! What makes young Indians ANGRY?

Revealed! What makes young Indians ANGRY?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The 'Age of Rage' survey by Tata Salt Lite revealed some startling facts about the causes of stress and anxiety among urban Indians.

Scant VC hurting biotech industry growth: Study

Scant VC hurting biotech industry growth: Study

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Biotechnology industry worldwide is poised to achieve profitability by 2010, offering an opportunity to Indian companies to strike alliances with global firms.

Govt plans to 'promote' GM food rather than regulate it

Govt plans to 'promote' GM food rather than regulate it

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The serious glitches in the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill.

MUST READ: Failure lessons from Kiran Mazumdar's life

MUST READ: Failure lessons from Kiran Mazumdar's life

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Learn how the founder of India's first and largest biotechnology company dealt with failure and achieved success.