News for 'biotechnology'

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Whenever you roll out: effectiveness is important, operational logistics are important, side effects are important and vaccine hesitancy is important.'

IIT to set up world class nano R&D centre

IIT to set up world class nano R&D centre

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

The IIT Nano Centre will have fabrication facility in addition to scientific and structural characterisation facilities, R&D dean Prof Kartik Khilar said.

Biocon plans Rs 1000 cr plant in Andhra Pradesh

Biocon plans Rs 1000 cr plant in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

While the manufacturing facility would be located in the Jawahar Pharma City, a pharma special economic zone near Visakhapatnam, the R&D facility would be set up in the phase 3 biotech park near Hyderabad.

Interested in Bioinformatics?

Interested in Bioinformatics?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology invites applications for its post-graduate diploma course in Bioinformatics.

Union Budget: BSE seeks cut in Securities Transaction Tax

Union Budget: BSE seeks cut in Securities Transaction Tax

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Sectors throw up a wishlist for the Finance Minister.

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Alert: Post graduate courses in brain research

Alert: Post graduate courses in brain research

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Alert: Post graduate courses in brain research

India, Malaysia ICT meet in Jan '05

India, Malaysia ICT meet in Jan '05

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

A two-day conference to highlight emerging business opportunities in India and Malaysia, especially in Information Communication Technology, business process outsourcing and biotechnology sectors, will be held in January 2005 in the Malaysia.

Russia plans huge investments in India

Russia plans huge investments in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

With swelling currency reserves of $110 billion, Russia is keen to invest heavily in India's economic infrastructure and several agreements are expected to be signed during President Vladimir Putin's visit to the country next month, a top Russian off

China eyes IT, biotech sectors in India

China eyes IT, biotech sectors in India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

China has identified sectors like information technology, biotechnology, manufacturing and textiles to invest in India.

India, US high-tech trade talks next week

India, US high-tech trade talks next week

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Ways to reduce barriers to Indo-US high-tech trade will top the agenda of the two-day meeting of the High Technology Cooperation Group to be held in New Delhi next week.

Itochu sees $2 bn India business

Itochu sees $2 bn India business

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Karnataka plans more Bangalores

Karnataka plans more Bangalores

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Karnataka will promote secondary cities, including Mysore and Mangalore, as information technology destinations, even as the state is gearing up to provide employment to an additional 40,000 personnel in IT sector.

WB, IIT- Kharagpur plan biotech park

WB, IIT- Kharagpur plan biotech park

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation and Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur on Thursday signed a memorandum of association to develop the state's first biotechnology park at Kharagpur.

Nanotech to fuel future growth

Nanotech to fuel future growth

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

In the years to come, nanotechnology is expected to usher the next technological revolution having deep impact on the economy and society in the 21st century.

Blockbuster drugs from Biocon soon

Blockbuster drugs from Biocon soon

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Indian biotech firm Biocon is developing potential 'blockbuster' drugs for treatment of cancer and diabetes, which could hit the market in two to four years.

India Inc wants FTA with EU

India Inc wants FTA with EU

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Industry body Assocham on Monday said country's top CEOs are in favour of signing a specialised free trade agreement with the European Union in services.

No 'Act-II' for me: Narayana Murthy

No 'Act-II' for me: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Murthy indicated that it was the board's wish that he should continue as the chief mentor

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Businesses in the US continue to face an evolving array of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Biocon Q1 net up 19% at Rs 93.50 crore

Biocon Q1 net up 19% at Rs 93.50 crore

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Profit up due to strong performance of biopharma segment.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

A paint to get rid of mosquitoes

A paint to get rid of mosquitoes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

A Chennai-based biotechnology firm on Monday said it is working on developing a chemical for application on mosquito nets, which would keep the pest away for a period of at least three years.

Wockhardt plans R&D hub in Aurangabad

Wockhardt plans R&D hub in Aurangabad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology major Wockhardt on Monday said it would invest Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) for setting up a research and development centre in Aurangabad.

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.

Biotech sector to get more govt fund

Biotech sector to get more govt fund

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

India's biggest bio-tech show, Bangalore Bio-2005, opened on Friday as the government promised more investment in biotechnology

Exim Bank turns equity investor

Exim Bank turns equity investor

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

LeT militant held in Dehradun

LeT militant held in Dehradun

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

The arrest comes close in the heels of an 'encounter' on Saturday, when the police shot dead three and arrested two LeT militants in Dehradun.

TCS forays into drug discovery

TCS forays into drug discovery

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Bangalore set to beat Silicon Valley

Bangalore set to beat Silicon Valley

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Delhi Police spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa said the internal security of the JNU lies with the varsity administration. He said the police did not reach late and handled the situation professionally.

Ray of hope? Jaipur's 'safe' lab might redo Maggi study

Ray of hope? Jaipur's 'safe' lab might redo Maggi study

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The lab has 18 scientists.

India keen on R&D tie-ups with US drug cos

India keen on R&D tie-ups with US drug cos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Pointing at the value arbitrage in drug discovery that India offered, the government has invited the United States companies to forge partnerships with domestic biotech firms for research and development.

'MNCs luring away farm scientists'

'MNCs luring away farm scientists'

Rediff.com10 May 2004

India's agricultural research labs have been losing not just their valued scientists but vital technical know-how to the multinational companies, a noted farm expert said in Jaipur on Monday.