News for 'life sciences'

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'He said, "There was nobody to help me. I came from Kolkata to Mumbai to make a career of my own".' "'I have my own journey, and you need to experience that to value what you will have in the future.".'

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global framework for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as he flagged concerns surrounding bias in such modern technologies and their impact on the society. Days ahead of the G20 Summit, the prime minister also made a strong case for developing an integrated approach to deal with issues concerning cryptocurrencies. Modi, addressing B20 Summit India 2023 organised by CII, said India is preparing a global framework for Green Credit and urged industry leaders to adopt life and businesses with emphasis on planet positive actions.

Patni buys US-based Taratec for $27 mn

Patni buys US-based Taratec for $27 mn

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Patni Computer Systems Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Patni Computer Systems, on Monday announced the acquisition of Bridgewater, NJ-based Taratec Development Corp for an aggregate price of $27.2 million in cash.

Medical Genetics Diploma from VIGSR

Medical Genetics Diploma from VIGSR

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

VIGSR, in Mumbai, offers the first postgraduate diploma in medical genetics in India.

Specialise in ultrasound, cytogenetics

Specialise in ultrasound, cytogenetics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

The Bharathidasan University and Mediscan Institute of Medical Education, Chennai invite applications for admission to their job-oriented full-time, two year, diploma programmes.

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Sex is such a healthy thing that your first encounter with it should be good, otherwise it scars you for life, it disturbs you for life.'

Ranbaxy to tie up with Merck

Ranbaxy to tie up with Merck

Rediff.com10 May 2008

India's leading drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories is likely to announce a drug discovery research tie-up with US drug manufacturer Merck soon. Ranbaxy's ongoing research collaboration with GSK also relates to the pre-clinical trial phase of the new drug, with significant milestone payment and post-commercialisation royalty possibilities. Ranbaxy's decision to de-merge its research operations was intended at having more collaborative research programmes involving foreign firms.

K'taka to consult with experts before introducing Bhagwad Gita in schools

K'taka to consult with experts before introducing Bhagwad Gita in schools

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Claiming that the cultural values among children were taking a beating, the minister said many people have demanded that moral science should be introduced.

Canada offers partnership in India's growth

Canada offers partnership in India's growth

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Canada has offered its partnership in areas like agriculture, mining, life sciences, ICT, financial services and infrastructure. Canada's aim in India was to create new Canadian connections in sectors like agriculture, mining, life sciences, information and communication technology (ICT), financial services and infrastructure, areas where that country's firms have proven expertise. Canadian rep hoped to see Canadian companies becoming active in the Indian market & vice versa.

Global generic firms keen on India acquisitions

Global generic firms keen on India acquisitions

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The west is faced with a daunting task on patent expiry, increasing challenges from generics, pipeline showing limited blockbusters, and in addition to that increasing pricing pressure.

Ranbaxy R&D unit hive off okayed

Ranbaxy R&D unit hive off okayed

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Ranbaxy board has approved the hive off of its R&D unit, with an 1:4 share swap ratio.

Why We Are Moonstruck

Why We Are Moonstruck

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Deciphering its secrets will unlock the early history of not only our planet, but also of the star system, explains Kumar Abishek.

When Musharraf hailed Balaji: 'You are a great soldier... I salute your spirit'

When Musharraf hailed Balaji: 'You are a great soldier... I salute your spirit'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Lakshmipathy Balaji turned out to be the cynosure of all eyes during the Indian cricket team's tour of Pakistan in 2004.

Is clinical research your cup of tea?

Is clinical research your cup of tea?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The Institute of Clinical Research (India) invites applications for its one-year part-time Professional Certificate Programme in Clinical Research and Trials Management and the Professional Certificate Programme in Regulatory Affairs and Ethics.

Indian Millennials Spend Rs 4K A Month On Fitness

Indian Millennials Spend Rs 4K A Month On Fitness

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India is among the top three emerging markets in the wellness economy.

Govt to buy another 4.5 crore doses of Covishield

Govt to buy another 4.5 crore doses of Covishield

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

According to the purchase order placed on Monday, each dose of the vaccine has been priced at Rs 200 and with GST of Rs 10, it would cost Rs 210.

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Nerves gave way to smiles at the spaceport in Sriharikota as delays and an anomaly-triggered 'hold' forced Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists to revise the launch schedule of a test vehicle carrying payloads related to the country's ambitious human space flight mission, Gaganyaan which soared into skies after initial hiccups.

Study bioinformatics in the UK

Study bioinformatics in the UK

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

The Welingkar Institute of Management, India, and Nottingham Trent University, UK, invite applications for their M Sc Bioinformatics programme.

ASK AJIT: Advice For Long Term Investors

ASK AJIT: Advice For Long Term Investors

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Modi called business communities and governments to work together to ensure usage of ethical AI as "we have to sense the potential disruptions in different sectors. This problem has to be solved under the global framework."

Biotech firm to produce human growth hormone

Biotech firm to produce human growth hormone

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Biovel Life Sciences (P) Ltd, a biotechnology firm, has inked a licensing agreement with US-based Dowpharma to produce Human Growth Hormone using Pfenex Expression Technology, for the first time globally.

We will find alien life by 2025: NASA chief scientist

We will find alien life by 2025: NASA chief scientist

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Signs of alien life will be detected by 2025, while "definitive evidence" of extra-terrestrial beings may be found within the next 20 to 30 years, top NASA scientists say.

Reliance Pharma shaping up for launch in 2 years

Reliance Pharma shaping up for launch in 2 years

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Reliance Pharmaceuticals, the proposed pharmaceutical manufacturing company promoted by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Life Sciences, will soon rope in a consultant to give final shape to the project, slated to take off within two years.

Small players make it big with off-patent drugs

Small players make it big with off-patent drugs

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Competing with established biotech companies in India such as Wockhardt, Biocon and Reliance Life Sciences, small biotech companies such as Zenotech, BV Biocorp and Intas Biopharma are likely to emerge as major players in biogeneric drugs.

Global pharma cos eye pacts with Indian cos

Global pharma cos eye pacts with Indian cos

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Global pharma and biotech companies, especially those from US, Europe and Japan, are keen to sign agreements with Indian companies, according to experts.

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The strike affected attendance in government offices and banks, the officials said.

Court rejects Mamta Kulkarni's plea to de-freeze bank accounts

Court rejects Mamta Kulkarni's plea to de-freeze bank accounts

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

On April 14, 2016, the crime branch of the Thane police had seized over 20 tonnes of ephedrine and 2.5 tonnes of acetic anhydride drugs from a pharmaceutical factory - Avon Life Sciences - in Solapur and other locations in Thane and Ahmedabad.

PE firms wary of investing in pharma sector

PE firms wary of investing in pharma sector

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Despite news of the private equity in the domestic healthcare and pharma industry touching almost Rs 40 crore (Rs 40 million) in the first nine months of the year, PE firms are not exactly bullish about investing in the pharma industry alone. In fact, a closer look at the investments reveals that a larger part of the money is being flown into healthcare delivery systems like hospital chains and not in pharma companies.

TCS ties up with Israel's BioStrx

TCS ties up with Israel's BioStrx

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Suven ties up with Eli Lilly

Suven ties up with Eli Lilly

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Suven Life Sciences Ltd has signed an agreement with US-based pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly and Company to carryout pre-clinical research for central nervous system disorder.

US-based Adea Solutions to buy Netkraft

US-based Adea Solutions to buy Netkraft

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Software services firm Netkraft on Thursday said it is being acquired by the privately held business process and technology consulting company, the United States-based Adea Solutions, in an all-cash deal.

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are currently in a transition phase and its resultant turmoil as a titanic struggle between Indian and Western value systems is being waged, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Andhra may be hot spot for pharma, bio-tech

Andhra may be hot spot for pharma, bio-tech

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Hyderabad is fast emerging as destination for pharma and bio-tech industries with projected growth of 30 to 40 per cent, consultant company Frost and Sullivan has said.

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.

Wipro in pact with Sun

Wipro in pact with Sun

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

India Inc to offer 10.3% pay hike to employees

India Inc to offer 10.3% pay hike to employees

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Indian companies are likely to shell out an average salary increment of 10.3 per cent in the current fiscal with employees in pharma, health care and life sciences projected to get 12.4 per cent raise, says a survey.

The world of a professional medical coder

The world of a professional medical coder

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Nittany, the healthcare BPO firm, is looking for a Professional Medical Coder.