News for 'life sciences'

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'The Bhashini Mission has delivered a working technology at large scale, which is as good as or better than the one with MNC tech giants.'

'I Don't Want To Box Myself'

'I Don't Want To Box Myself'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'Even though I'm just 31, I feel like I've seen a lot in my life, some voluntarily, some involuntarily.'

H1B Hike: Birth Of Opportunity

H1B Hike: Birth Of Opportunity

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

LinkedIn experts and real-life stories offer hope that Indian tech talent can still thrive globally, even as the $100,000 H1B fee reshapes onsite opportunities.

Whatever is made here, don't import: RSS chief Bhagwat

Whatever is made here, don't import: RSS chief Bhagwat

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Whatever is necessary for life and is not made in your country, we will import it from outside.'

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers guidance about the best courses and colleges for an international education.

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The Human-rated LVM3 vehicle, the Crew Escape System and the Crew Module and Service Module are all in final stages of testing and integration.

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.'

Tejaswi Manoj Is TIME's Kid Of The Year 2025

Tejaswi Manoj Is TIME's Kid Of The Year 2025

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

17-year-old Tejasvi Manoj becomes TIME's Kid of the Year 2025 for protecting seniors from cyber fraud.

Swraj Paul, an entrepreneur with a heart in the right place

Swraj Paul, an entrepreneur with a heart in the right place

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

From the bylanes of Jalandhar to a regular name in the annual 'Sunday Times Rich List', Lord Swraj Paul, who died on Thursday evening in London aged 94, was one of the most well known NRI entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

HC upholds woman professor's lifer in husband's murder

HC upholds woman professor's lifer in husband's murder

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court has upheld the life imprisonment of a former chemistry professor for the murder of her doctor husband by electrocution in Chhatarpur district of the state in 2021.

PIX: Shuks parties on space station ahead of homecoming

PIX: Shuks parties on space station ahead of homecoming

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 mission are set to return to Earth from the International Space Station on July 14.

'The Nature Of Jobs Will Change'

'The Nature Of Jobs Will Change'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'This is the time to be creative, use AI in real-time operations, and unlock new demand and aspirations.'

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

A profile of B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court judge and Opposition's vice presidential candidate, highlighting his career, judgments, and contributions to constitutional law.

'Can I Marry My First Cousin?'

'Can I Marry My First Cousin?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur explains the pros and cons of entering into a relationship with your first cousin.

Father visits Indian girl fighting for life in US hospital after accident

Father visits Indian girl fighting for life in US hospital after accident

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Tanaji Shinde, whose daughter Nilam is fighting for her life after an accident in the US, visited her at the hospital in California where she is being treated. Nilam was struck by a speeding vehicle on February 14th, suffering severe injuries and a traumatic brain injury that left her in a comatose state. Her father flew from Mumbai to the US on March 2nd and rushed to the UC Davis Medical Center near Sacramento, California. The hospital will hold a meeting tomorrow morning to decide on further treatment.

10 Changes Your Body Goes Through During Menopause

10 Changes Your Body Goes Through During Menopause

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Here's how you can prepare yourself and your family to deal with menopause.

Exciting World Of Data Science

Exciting World Of Data Science

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

...and say bye to the humanities-science divide, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

9 Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Life

9 Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Life

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Certain foods, it is believed, fuel passion and intensify lust. Though not strictly scientific, these food ingredients do have components that amplify dopamine levels, jack up testosterone production or alter mood.

Aayush Goyal Is Headed To The North Pole!

Aayush Goyal Is Headed To The North Pole!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Aayush will represent India on Rosatom's Arctic expedition aboard the 50 Let Pobedy nuclear icebreaker.

'Stray Dogs In Ghettos Is A Health Nightmare'

'Stray Dogs In Ghettos Is A Health Nightmare'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'It will be an explosion of zoonotic diseases from these places.' 'People will not be able to live or work for kilometres around these places where thousands of street dogs are kept.'

Don't find term 'pashu' for animals appropriate: Murmu

Don't find term 'pashu' for animals appropriate: Murmu

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Murmu said in the Indian culture, the presence of God is seen in all creatures. "The belief that our Gods and sages communicated with animals is also based on the same philosophy," she said.

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

IMD data shows in the 24 hours between September 1 and 2, Haryana received 806 per cent more rainfall than normal, Punjab 759 per cent, Himachal Pradesh 510 per cent, Delhi 740 per cent, Chandigarh a staggering 1,638 per cent, and Rajasthan 193 per cent.

Indore teacher writes to President seeking euthanasia

Indore teacher writes to President seeking euthanasia

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

A 52-year-old government school teacher from Indore, who is suffering from an excruciating bone disorder that has confined her to a wheelchair, has sought President Droupadi Murmu's permission to undergo euthanasia.

'Alcohol Causes 7 Kinds Of Cancer'

'Alcohol Causes 7 Kinds Of Cancer'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'After tobacco, the next most common cause for oral cancer is alcohol.'

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides.

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'In my 26 years at Raj Bhavan, working with more than ten governors, I can tell you C P Radhakrishnan Sir stands out.'

Gen Z Upskills With GenAI For Career Boost

Gen Z Upskills With GenAI For Career Boost

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Those looking to reskill or upskill are signing up for courses covering the fundamentals of AI and machine learning, design basics, GenAI use cases for software development, and coding in various languages.

Mutual Funds Emerge As Financiers For M&A Deals

Mutual Funds Emerge As Financiers For M&A Deals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'Growth for some companies has been hard to come by and this is a smart way to get there.'

Five main-board, 6 SMEs to hit the markets to raise Rs 18,500 cr

Five main-board, 6 SMEs to hit the markets to raise Rs 18,500 cr

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The IPO market is set to be bustling next week, with 11 companies like Vishal Mega Mart, TPG Capital-backed Sai Life Sciences and fintech firm One Mobikwik Systems gearing up to launch their initial share sales, collectively aiming to raise nearly Rs 18,500 crore. Other mainboard IPOs to be launched during this period are Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd and Blackstone-owned diamond grading firm International Gemmological Institute (India) Ltd.

Forget AI: Google AI CEO Wants Students To...

Forget AI: Google AI CEO Wants Students To...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Demis Hassabis' advice is clear: Don't just marvel at artificial intelligence -- study the science and math that make it possible.

'It Was Not Suicide, But Murder'

'It Was Not Suicide, But Murder'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'My brother was mentally tortured and harassed.'

Mid-tier IT firms outpaced larger peers' growth in FY25

Mid-tier IT firms outpaced larger peers' growth in FY25

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Mid-tier information-technology (IT) companies last financial year reported better growth numbers than their larger counterparts, highlighting their ability to navigate the uncertain macroeconomic environment. Most of these companies - such as Persistent Systems, Coforge, KPIT, and Mphasis - focus on niche businesses and industries that allow them to go deeper in terms of client mining and expanding wallet share from existing customers.

Health care, pharma IPOs raise Rs 14,811 cr in 2024

Health care, pharma IPOs raise Rs 14,811 cr in 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

India's healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors raised Rs 14,811 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024, the largest since 2019, driven by strong domestic demand amid expanding global opportunities. According to data, key contributors to the record fundraising included Sai Life Sciences (Rs 3,043 crore), IKS Health (Rs 2,498 crore), and Sagility India (Rs 2,107 crore).

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Arvi Singh Bahal Is Going To Space!

Arvi Singh Bahal Is Going To Space!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

This mission is the 14th human flight for the New Shepard programme and the 34th in its history.

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'When Dr Murli Manohar Joshi wanted to start a course on astrology, Jayant was the first one to have the courage to stand up and say astrology is not science.' 'That's a very rare quality -- to stand up to authority.'

'Medicines are just one part of the solution'

'Medicines are just one part of the solution'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'We are looking at what kind of products, diagnostics or other solutions we can offer to become a well-rounded player in a particular disease area globally.'

'Mumbai Did Everything To Help Prithvi Shaw'

'Mumbai Did Everything To Help Prithvi Shaw'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'We have done everything in our power to help him take his game to the next level and become a star player.'

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

These are 'hidden champions' of strategic research and innovation. They are worthy of emulation within Indian industry, and maybe even a Padma!, notes R Gopalakrishnan.