News for 'life sciences'

HC asks Delhi govt to provide stay homes for mentally challenged

HC asks Delhi govt to provide stay homes for mentally challenged

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The high court said it is the bounden duty of the state to take care of the lives of all its citizens, and asked the authorities to take adequate care of a woman convict, suffering from schizophrenia, and such other patients.

'Science gives me hope'

'Science gives me hope'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Interested in stem cell technology?

Interested in stem cell technology?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Applications are invited for PG Diploma Course in Stem Cell Technology & Tissue Engineering (Full Time.

Indian pharma cos upbeat on biogenerics

Indian pharma cos upbeat on biogenerics

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Indian drug companies, which have introduced copies of biotechnology drugs in the country, are bullish over the marketing prospects of 'biogenerics' after patents expire in developed markets. Experts say Indian companies may not repeat the success they achieved in selling generic medicines in biogenerics. The cost of clinical trials and the absence of substitutability will ensure that only those with deep pockets to launch such products globally will succeed, they feel.

Research assistants for a project on Influenza

Research assistants for a project on Influenza

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

National Institute of Virology, Pune, needs research assistants for an upcoming project. Walk-in interview on 12 July 2007.

10 Foods A Dietician Wants To You To AVOID Eating

10 Foods A Dietician Wants To You To AVOID Eating

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Regular consumption of fried, junk and packaged food will have minor to severe health implications, warns dietician Bhakti Adkar.

Pharma research outsourcing faces speed bumps

Pharma research outsourcing faces speed bumps

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Major drug discovery outsourcing deals have almost dried up in the past 18 months for almost all prominent players in the area

Swati Piramal is new president of Assocham

Swati Piramal is new president of Assocham

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Harvard-educated Piramal is also in the boards of several companies, including Piramal Life Sciences, SBI Capital Markets Ltd and Prudential ICICI Management.

After Najeeb, another JNU student 'goes missing'

After Najeeb, another JNU student 'goes missing'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Mukul Jain, enrolled in Life Sciences course, has been missing since January 8.

This is what Narendra Modi dreams of

This is what Narendra Modi dreams of

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

"I believe that we have the potential of dominating the Asian economy," he said.

Piramal makes progress on cancer drug research

Piramal makes progress on cancer drug research

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

PLSL's lead molecule under development for cancer treatment has completed two Phase-I studies.

Signature Mistakes To Avoid For Success

Signature Mistakes To Avoid For Success

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Graphologist and logo guru Sudhir Kove explains how your signature can change your life.

Indian VCs, PEs may invest $8.5 bn in next 5 years

Indian VCs, PEs may invest $8.5 bn in next 5 years

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Indian venture capitalists and private equities are expected to invest over $8.5 billion (about Rs 42,000 crore) in the next five years in sectors like biotechnology, life sciences, film production and education, an Assocham-Deloitte study said.

PE-VC investments Surge To Record $49 Billion

PE-VC investments Surge To Record $49 Billion

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

IT and ITeS companies accounted for $28.1 billion of the total investment pie during the first nine months of 2021.

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

Building blocks of life found on Mars

Building blocks of life found on Mars

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

The scientists came to the conclusion after analysing organic material and minerals in the Martian meteorite Allan Hills 84001, and comparing the results with data from related rocks found on Svalbard, Norway.

CIMAP opens PhD admissions

CIMAP opens PhD admissions

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) opens admissions to its PhD programme.

#InstaInspiration: 10 times Stephen Hawking taught us about life

#InstaInspiration: 10 times Stephen Hawking taught us about life

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers

Earn your Master's in Information Technology

Earn your Master's in Information Technology

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

University of Mysore offers three degree programmes, including a Master's degree in Information Technology.

Looking for a job? They are hiring!

Looking for a job? They are hiring!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Companies are back with their hiring plans as the economy shows signs of recovery with a boost in domestic demand.

RIL likely to go slow on pharma, healthcare

RIL likely to go slow on pharma, healthcare

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Plans to set up an integrated pharma firm in a phased manner.

Raveena, Keeravaani Honoured With The Padma Shri

Raveena, Keeravaani Honoured With The Padma Shri

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Raveena Tandon and MM Keeravani recieved the Padma Shri from President Draupadi Murmu.

Watch: Lalu flaunts his jeep-driving skills in Patna

Watch: Lalu flaunts his jeep-driving skills in Patna

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Bihar's former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav shared a video of himself driving a jeep that he says is the first vehicle that he bought years ago.

Reliance plans pharma unit in Jamnagar

Reliance plans pharma unit in Jamnagar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

While company executives refused to divulge further details, industry sources said that Reliance has earmarked a huge area in the SEZ for the project.

Rattled by level 1 cancer, Dutee living and training in fear

Rattled by level 1 cancer, Dutee living and training in fear

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Dutee Chand experienced the shock of her life when she was told by a doctor in November 2021 that level 1 cancer has attacked her body

TCS reports 13.8% fall in net profit in fully locked down Q1

TCS reports 13.8% fall in net profit in fully locked down Q1

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

TCS CEO and MD Rajesh Gopinathan said the company believes the coronavirus impact has "bottomed out" and that TCS should now start tracing its path to growth.

Terror strike:Drug firms may lose outsourcing deal

Terror strike:Drug firms may lose outsourcing deal

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Indian drug makers may lose out on outsourcing contracts as overseas pharmaceutical companies defer their visits to the country in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks, according to industry experts.

President raises climate change concerns in I-Day eve speech

President raises climate change concerns in I-Day eve speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked scientists and policymakers across the world to give special attention to global warming and climate change which are leading to flash floods and droughts, warning that a "culture of greed" is taking "the world away from nature".

Stem Cell Biology at MIRM

Stem Cell Biology at MIRM

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM) of Manipal University has launched a short term course on Application of Flow Cytometry and Molecular Biology Techniques in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine.

More Facebook friends = longer life?

More Facebook friends = longer life?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

A new study suggests that people who have strong social media networks and receive multiple friend requests are less likely to die.

PE, VC investments in healthcare dip

PE, VC investments in healthcare dip

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Investment by PEs into HLS sector dropped to $203 million in 2008-09 from $836 million in 2007-08, while the number of deals dropped 51 per cent to 21 from 43 deals. Similarly, VC investments also declined to $48 million from $80 million. In terms of deals, they dropped to 11 from 14.

'100 million people in India are malnourished'

'100 million people in India are malnourished'

Rediff.com8 May 2008

The Padma Shri winner and eminent scientist speaks to Senior Editor Ajit Jain

UK all set to kickstart FTA talks with Modi govt

UK all set to kickstart FTA talks with Modi govt

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The UK government said on Tuesday that it has kicked off preparations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, launching a 14-week consultation to seek the views of the public and business before formal negotiations begin later this year. UK Trade Secretary Liz Truss said Britain wants a trade deal with India that pushes new frontiers and welcomes wide input from consumers and businesses across all sectors, which will help craft a deal that includes closer cooperation in "future-focused industries" such as science, technology and services, creating high-value jobs across the country. "We're firing the starting gun on a free trade deal with India - the world's largest democracy, fifth-biggest economy, a nation of 1.4 billion people and a huge market for British goods like whisky, cars and services," said Truss.

LSR College student ends life over education expenses

LSR College student ends life over education expenses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The second-year BSc (Honours) in Mathematics student had returned from Delhi in March this year after those staying in the hostel were asked to go home by the college authorities in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Use of copper in public places can check H1N1

Use of copper in public places can check H1N1

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The study finds that copper-coated surfaces can significantly reduce the concentration of the influenza-A virus on them, raising hopes that it may also be effective against other strains of the virus.

When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

Job drought in India may end soon

Job drought in India may end soon

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Job portals like Monster.com and Naukri.com affirmed the observation.

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Asserting that the world does not have much time to correct the mistakes of the last century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a 'Green Credit Initiative' focused on creating carbon sinks through people's participation and also proposed to host the United Nations climate conference in 2028, or COP33, in India.