COVID-19 Returns, But No Cause For Alarm

'We have to be wary because if an uncontrolled transmission happens, random mutations may lead to something which could be virulent and then that could land us in a problem.' IMAGE: A dummy......

Nearly 3,000 Covid cases, 7 deaths reported in India

India's Covid-19 tally has reached 2,710 active cases, with 1,170 patients discharged, as per the Union Health Ministry. IMAGE: Some COVID-19 cases have been reported mainly from states like......

Aren't we creating segregated group? SC slams blood donation ban on LGBTQ+

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to seek expert opinion for removing the bias in the medical guidelines that bar transpersons, gay men and sex workers from donating blood. IMAGE:......

Maharashtra to see 'friendly fights' on 29 seats

The November 20 Maharashtra election will witness friendly contests among the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies in 29 out of 288 assembly seats. IMAGE: From left to right, Congress MP......

Roche's Hepatitis C drug patent challenged

Swiss pharmaceutical major Hoffmann-La Roche's patents rights over Hepatitis C drug Pegasys has been challenged by public interest groups at the Indian Patent Office. This is the second post-grant......

BMS strategy for new Hepatitis drug

The pricing and distribution strategy that pharma firm Bristol Myers Squibb has adopted for its recently launched drug for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B - Baraclude - risks limiting its use......

Hepatitis vaccine proves a bitter business

The Hepatitis-B vaccine market, which is shared by more than 13 players, has not grown beyond Rs 120 crore (Rs 1.2 billion) against the projected Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) by 2004-05.Retail......

Hepatitis A vaccine for Rs 1,100

A vaccine developed by the Chinese will hit the Indian market on Monday. The 'live attenuated lyophilised' vaccine, cleared by the Drug Controller of India recently, would be marketed by......

Twinkle Khanna celebrates birthday in South Africa

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:Actress Twinkle Khanna, who is currently holidaying in South Africa with husband Akshay Kumar, celebrated her 40th birthday on......

What Amitabh won't allow in KBC 9!

No film promotions, for one, reports Rajul Hegde. Amitabh Bachchan returns as the host of the latest edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati. The superstar has been associated with the show for 17 years,......

Guess what languages are spoken at the Bachchan home?

'Some family members are from north India, some from the southern land and some from West Bengal.' Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com One of television's most popular shows Kaun Banega......

Preeti Pawar storms into semis after year-long setback

IMAGE: Preeti Pawar defeated fellow Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist Nigina Uktamova of Uzbekistan. Returning after a year away from international action and a draining battle with Hepatitis......

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

'In our collective imagination Diego Maradona represents a certain glorious past, he's a symbol of what we might have been.' IMAGE: Diego Maradona reacts after receiving a yellow card during the......

Mercurial Pakistan chase consistency and World Cup in England

'Unpredictable – that's a word that us as coaching staff hate' IMAGE: Pakistan can draw inspiration from their 2017 Champions Trophy triumph in England. Photograph: Cricket World......