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Ranbaxy gets US nod to sell Alzheimer's generic

Ranbaxy gets US nod to sell Alzheimer's generic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

India's largest drugmaker, Ranbaxy, will have an exclusive six-month marketing opportunity to sell a generic version of Japanese drugmaker Eisai's drug for Alzheimer's in the US.

Timeline: The fight for right to privacy

Timeline: The fight for right to privacy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Here is the chronology of Supreme Court hearings in the right to privacy case.

Maggi noodles makes a comeback, in stores soon

Maggi noodles makes a comeback, in stores soon

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Nestle on Monday started a market rollout of Maggi noodles.

'Bad laws make for bad governance'

'Bad laws make for bad governance'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Watch: Judge Gautam Patel delivers the first J B D'Souza Memorial lecture.

Maggi controversy: Is it right to hold the endorser responsible?

Maggi controversy: Is it right to hold the endorser responsible?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Views differ on the subject of celebrity endorsement.

China's Wuhan revises COVID-19 stats, toll up by 1,290

China's Wuhan revises COVID-19 stats, toll up by 1,290

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The Wuhan municipal headquarters in a notification said the revisions were made in accordance with related laws and regulations as well as the principle of being responsible for history, the people and the deceased.

How Dr Reddy's plans to win the US market

How Dr Reddy's plans to win the US market

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The company has launched only 3 new products during 2015 when compared to 14 launches in 2014

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

Glenmark gets US FDA nod to sell painkiller drug

Glenmark gets US FDA nod to sell painkiller drug

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Glenmark said it along with its US-based partner has got the US health regulator's nod to manufacture and market two oxycodone products, used for treating moderate to severe pain, in the American market. The company's US arm, Glenmark Generics Inc and Lehigh Valley Technologies (LVT) have received US Food and Drug Administration nod for Oxycodone immediate release capsules, the company said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Is Rani Mukerji on a yo-yo diet?

Is Rani Mukerji on a yo-yo diet?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The actor may have given many new mums fitness goals, but has her weight gain spiraled back again, questions Zofeen Maqsood.

Lupin's US arm gets USDFA nod for insomnia tablets

Lupin's US arm gets USDFA nod for insomnia tablets

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The company has received a tentative approval for the company's abbreviated new drug application for Eszopiclone tablets from the US Food and Drug Administration, Lupin said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Ranbaxy faces more trouble in US

Ranbaxy faces more trouble in US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

In addition to the US drug regulator, Food and Drug Administration, and rival pharma majors that appear keen to launch litigation against Indian company Ranbaxy, a US citizen has joined the bandwagon by filing a case in the world's biggest drug market.

Lockdown has also hit liquor manufacturers

Lockdown has also hit liquor manufacturers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Shutting of stores had not stopped alcohol sales. On the contrary, it had increased black market operations and peddling of illicit hooch, which could cause death/serious injury.

Govt moots retail sector watchdog

Govt moots retail sector watchdog

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The Centre is mulling over creation of an independent body to regulate the country's vast retail sector. The retail regulatory authority would ensure a level playing field for indigenous retail traders if the government opens the sector to more foreign participation. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food has convened a meeting on July 8 in Delhi to discuss this and other proposals and chart a comprehensive plan for the sector, according to the agenda paper of the meeting.

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The journey of getting used to a new way of life -- without domestic help, without the necessity of dressing up to step out and just staying cooped up indoors -- has been out of the ordinary, equal parts good, bad and ugly.

Mass testing in Beijing as 67 new cases appear

Mass testing in Beijing as 67 new cases appear

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

In a bid to stem the spread of the contagion, the authorities in Beijing have conducted the nucleic acid test on 29,386 people who had visited the Xinfadi wholesale market since May 30, Gao Xiaojun, spokesman for the Beijing Health Commission, said on Monday. The market became a hotspot after it reported several new COVID-19 cases. Out of all the samples, 12,973 came negative and the rest are awaiting results, Gao told the media.

Wockhardt gets warning letter from USFDA over Waluj plant

Wockhardt gets warning letter from USFDA over Waluj plant

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

The company had in May announced that the US Food and Drug Administration had issued an import alert on its Waluj facility, which makes injectables and solid dosages.

Patanjali noodles now in the soup over product approvals

Patanjali noodles now in the soup over product approvals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The FSSAI said Patanjali noodles, from the stable of entities owned by yoga guru Ramdev, had not been approved.

Sun Pharma to delist Ranbaxy on completion of $4-bn merger

Sun Pharma to delist Ranbaxy on completion of $4-bn merger

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The merger has fortified Sun Pharma's position.

Marriages under Essential Commodities Act!

Marriages under Essential Commodities Act!

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Marriage ceremonies will never be the same again in Jammu and Kashmir. The government has brought nuptials of all religious hues under the Essential Commodities Act to prevent wastage of food at wedding feasts.

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Events to keep an eye out for...

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay offers some unsolicited advice for a government wh,ich came to power, with brute majority and the nation's pragmatic chief money man.

Beef ban in Maharashtra to stay, but no action against violators, says Bombay HC

Beef ban in Maharashtra to stay, but no action against violators, says Bombay HC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The court also directed the state not to take any coercive action till pendency of petitions or three months against traders who have been found in possession or transportation of beef.

Sebi cracks down on firms raising public funds illegally

Sebi cracks down on firms raising public funds illegally

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Sebi has restrained Saiprasad Corporation from raising funds from the public through its schemes.

US FDA likely to inspect new Visakhapatnam arm of Divi's Labs in Jan

US FDA likely to inspect new Visakhapatnam arm of Divi's Labs in Jan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

The move assumes significance because a go-ahead from the US Food and Drug Administration for the new unit in Visakhapatnam is likely to give a huge boost to the company's revenues in upcoming quarters.

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The telecom companies are our lifeline now, despite having nearly collapsed under debt because of ill-advised policies.' 'Perhaps our obvious dependence on telecom services will spark well-conceived policies for this sector,' says Shyam Ponappa.

Standards violation: FDA seizes Caraco drugs

Standards violation: FDA seizes Caraco drugs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The US Food and Drug Administration has seized drug products manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical, at the company's Michigan facilities in Detroit, Farmington Hills, and Wixom, the US FDA said on Thursday. The FDA seeks to immediately stop Caraco from further distributing drugs until there is assurance that the firm complies with good manufacturing requirements, it added.

Educating India, in a B-Grade American style

Educating India, in a B-Grade American style

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Nothing can be more dangerous than programming the mindset of the young generation of India through an education system that has nothing to do with the great culture.

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Tata Starbucks had hiked the base price of one its coffee variant after the GST Council cut tax rates on restaurants from 18 per cent to 5 per cent with effect from November 15, 2017.

In praise of the bureaucrat

In praise of the bureaucrat

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Does IAS officers' work go unappreciated, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Misleading ads? Celebrities may face penalty or jail term

Misleading ads? Celebrities may face penalty or jail term

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Some celebrities have come under fire for endorsing brands misleading consumers.

Foreign trade becomes environment conscious

Foreign trade becomes environment conscious

Rediff.com11 May 2009

The concerns about environment and public health are slowly gaining ground in the matter of imports and exports also.

Patanjali comes under attack for 'misleading' mustard oil ads

Patanjali comes under attack for 'misleading' mustard oil ads

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Patanjali Ayurved spokesman said, "Our present commercial is based on facts and research."

'Modi means riots. Do we want a government by him?'

'Modi means riots. Do we want a government by him?'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Communist Party of India - Marxist Politburo member Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Friday alleged that the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party were hand-in-glove and took anti-people decisions in tandem.

Indian drug makers maintain pace of US mktg nod

Indian drug makers maintain pace of US mktg nod

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

This increase is despite the decreased growth of drug sales in the US - the world's largest market - which has seen a tightening of regulations and aggressive competition.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Turmeric can help prevent cancer, diabetes and arthritis.

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

7 reasons you should start eating haldi today

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Turmeric can help prevent cancer, diabetes and arthritis.

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for high BP drug

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for high BP drug

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Drug-maker Ranbaxy Laboratories on Thursday said it has received the US health regulator's approval to market Quinapril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets, used in treatment of high blood pressure, in different strengths in America.