News for 'pharmacy'

Reliance, Godrej pile on to pills

Reliance, Godrej pile on to pills

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Companies seeking to tie up with nationwide pharmacy chain.

How these youth HELP in COVID times

How these youth HELP in COVID times

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

'It is frustrating when you have to say 'No', but you are helpless when something is not available.'

Kashmiri researcher leaves BITS Pilani campus after threats

Kashmiri researcher leaves BITS Pilani campus after threats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Hashim Sofi, who hails from Bandipora district of Kashmir, had told the hostel's chief warden that on Friday morning, he had found the door of his room and his clothes inked with threats and abuses, an official of the institute said.

Indian firms to gain from Brexit only in the long run, say analysts

Indian firms to gain from Brexit only in the long run, say analysts

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Auto, pharma, IT, chemicals among sectors with significant reliance on UK and European nations with Tata Motors, Motherson Sumi, Tata Steel, TCS, Wipro, Infosys and Tech M among key names.

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Rediff.com5 May 2020

La Liga's organising body announced on Monday that all clubs would begin testing their players this week as part of the first phase of a four-step protocol to return to playing matches, without spectators, in June.

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The company believes that Protinex's current powder form limits the scope of expanding the business and hence, diversification into new categories is essential for its growth.

Human clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine initiated in India: ICMR

Human clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine initiated in India: ICMR

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Since India is one of the largest vaccine producers in the world, it is the country's 'moral responsibility' to fast-track vaccine development process to break the chain of coronavirus transmission, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said referring to the two vaccine candidates developed indigenously.

Chennai to fully shut down for 4 days from Sunday

Chennai to fully shut down for 4 days from Sunday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Tightening restrictions further in select urban areas to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday announced a complete shutdown beginning Sunday in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai for four days, disallowing grocery shops as well and fully curtailing the movement of public. Also, Salem and Tirupur in western Tamil Nadu will be shut similarly, albeit for three days from April 26, and Palaniswami assured people that vegetables and fruits shall reach their doorsteps via mobile outlets.

Get your house in order: HC rebukes Delhi govt over blackmarketing of oxygen cylinders and medicines

Get your house in order: HC rebukes Delhi govt over blackmarketing of oxygen cylinders and medicines

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

During an over three-hour hearing on the matter relating to oxygen crisis and shortage of medicines to treat COVID-19 patients in the national capital, the court observed that the "problem lies with the Delhi government" and directed nodal officer Udit Prakash to ensure supply of oxygen by cylinders to hospitals and nursing homes "without fail".

Ramdev diverting forcus: Karat

Ramdev diverting forcus: Karat

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Terming Baba Ramdev's charges against her as "diversionary tactics", Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Brinda Karat Saturday said attempts were being made to deflect attention from the core issue of violation of labour laws.

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

This was the third consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

A Babaji ki booti to cure the incurable?

A Babaji ki booti to cure the incurable?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

If Ramdev weren't a Baba, but a mere salesman, what would he make of a medicine or a herb named Putrajeevak Beej.

Do you need to see a hypnotherapist?

Do you need to see a hypnotherapist?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'Earlier it was a stigma to discuss mental problems. But I get more patients for past life regression as in India people believe in rebirth and karma,' Dr Prakriti Poddar, who uses hypnotism to treat illnesses, tells A Ganesh Nadar.

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

An alert government in Delhi should have begun government-to-government discussions with Moscow the moment it came to know that Russians were developing a vaccine. That is to say, almost an year's time has been lost, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How safe are medicines made in India?

How safe are medicines made in India?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Patients have become wary of India-made drugs after a number of reports highlighted their substandard quality.

Surviving coronavirus togetherness

Surviving coronavirus togetherness

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

We're an educated family, I said, let's not act like the mindless hordes who spread misinformation over WhatsApp, says Kishore Singh.

Brinda Karat launches fresh attack on Baba Ramdev

Brinda Karat launches fresh attack on Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The CPI-M leader accused the yoga guru of violating labour laws in his pharmacy and the Uttaranchal goverment of covering it up.

This ain't a joke! Brit couples 'crave sex 5 times a week'

This ain't a joke! Brit couples 'crave sex 5 times a week'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

A round up of all the sex and relationship from around the world.

Work for a pharmaceutical firm

Work for a pharmaceutical firm

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

RPG Life Sciences Ltd, the pharmaceutical arm of RPG Enterprises, is recruiting sales officers and district managers.

Why substandard and fake drugs are rampant in India

Why substandard and fake drugs are rampant in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Substandard and fake drugs are rampant in India because of the highly fragmented industry.

J-K was, is, shall forever be a part of India: Swarup at UNHRC

J-K was, is, shall forever be a part of India: Swarup at UNHRC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and shall forever" remain an integral part of India, a top Indian diplomat asserted at the UN Human Rights Council's meeting in Geneva on Wednesday, a day after Pakistan sought the international community's intervention on the Kashmir issue. Speaking at the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council which is being held in Geneva in Switzerland from February 24 to March 20, Vikas Swarup, secretary (west), the ministry of external affairs, described Pakistan as the "epicentre of global terrorism".

10 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines

10 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

As India holds its breath for the Covid vaccination to be begin, Sudhir Bisht provides a quick checklist of what you must know about the vaccines that will be administered to citizens.

How can schools reopen safely? UN agencies lay down guidelines

How can schools reopen safely? UN agencies lay down guidelines

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The guidelines note that while there is not enough evidence yet to measure the impact of school closures on the disease transmission rates, the adverse effects of school closures on children's safety and learning are well documented. Gains made in increasing access to children's education in recent decades risk being lost and, in the worse cases, reversed completely.

Health store chains plan spread

Health store chains plan spread

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Triumphalism, premature declaration of victory meant no one checked if India had enough vaccines, oxygen, remdesivir, bringing us back to a crisis where we need foreign aid after four decades, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

CignaTTK to woo'healthy' customers

CignaTTK to woo'healthy' customers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The insurer has launched a personal health wallet with an aim to motivate people to not only buy health insurance but also stay fit

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The situation is severe in North India as most of the logistics operation was manned by migrant labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The problem with manpower is not only in courier and delivery services, but also at a shop level.

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

What the UK is getting out of the Serum Institute is what India is losing. And the responsibility of the Indian State ought to have been to dictate where Serum Institute's vaccine doses should go, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

This is a national leadership gone so wrong that India's most powerful prime minister in four decades has personally taken charge of medical oxygen shortages, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Indian-American jailed for 17 years for healthcare fraud

Indian-American jailed for 17 years for healthcare fraud

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

An Indian-American pharmacist has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by a United States court for a healthcare fraud worth millions.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Hospitals not in the pink of health amid Covid-19 crisis

Hospitals not in the pink of health amid Covid-19 crisis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected outpatient services, but also led to deferment of elective surgeries, and resulted in the loss of medical tourism, all of which would hit the FY21 financials.

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is anxious to get the country up and running again without igniting a second wave of infections as the economy reels and Spaniards gradually emerge from nearly eight weeks under lockdown.

Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Johnson will be only the second British leader since Indian independence to attend the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi as Guest of Honour, after former prime minister John Major in 1993.

Does Young India believe in safe sex?

Does Young India believe in safe sex?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Is young India sexually active? Do they favour contraceptives? What are they doing to ensure safe sex?

Patanjali struggles to meet demand for products

Patanjali struggles to meet demand for products

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The company has a network of 4,000 distributors, 10,000 stores and 100 mega marts.

Maharashtra CET Results 2013 announced today

Maharashtra CET Results 2013 announced today

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Students can access their results on dte.org.in

Pallikal wins sixth WSA title in Canada

Pallikal wins sixth WSA title in Canada

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

India's Dipika Pallikal won her sixth Women's Squash Association (WSA) title of her career after outplaying Joey Chan of Hong Kong in straight games in the summit clash of the Meadowood Pharmacy Open in the Canadian city of Winnipeg.