Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Larger hospitals are not worried about a spike in cases, as they are now accustomed to converting ICUs and general wards into negative pressure zones or isolation rooms. For smaller hospitals, the......

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Given the recurring outbreaks in the last five years, the government is considering domestic manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies for treating Nipah virus infections and is in talks with Serum......

This is how Kerala brought Nipah under control in no time

Kerala is the only state, other than West Bengal (2001 and 2007), in India to have reported Nipah virus cases. The previous outbreaks in the state were in May 2018, June 2019 and September 2021.......

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Kerala CM and CPI-M strongman Pinarayi Vijayan has been facing one of the biggest political crises after the Trikkakara by-poll rout and subsequent fresh set of allegations against him and family......

AI makes mark in drug discovery in India; start-up Peptris raises $1 mn

Peptris is revolutionizing drug discovery through the implementation of  its state-of-the-art AI platform. It is transforming the traditionally lengthy and costly drug discovery process. Shine......

'People Love Diesel SUVs'

'SUV is a very intensely fought category, unlike hatchbacks and cars.' IMAGE: Tata Motors Managing Director Shailesh Chandra at the launch of the new Nexon facelift SUV, September 14, 2023.......

'It's a tough job to sell life insurance to people'

'We are expected to grow at above 28 per cent this year, higher than the industry.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Shriram Life Insurance Company, a joint venture between Shriram Group and......

'Growth during the second half should be good'

'With NPA under control, we should be able to post better profits.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Shriram Finance Ltd, the largest retail NBFC in India, posted 14 per cent rise in......

Who leaked Premam's Censor copy?

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.   The overwhelming response for Alphonse Puthren’s Premam, which released on May 29 and has been running to packed houses......

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

'It is Dhoni, Fleming and the support staff who decide on cricket.''The fans expect CSK to do well, and with Dhoni at the helm, CSK is capable of it.' IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings Captain Mahendra......

Saurabh takes five-for as India 'A' clinch 'Test series' against NZ 'A'

IMAGE: India 'A' players celebrate their win over New Zealand 'A' during the fourth day of the 3rd unofficial Test match. Photograph: PTI Left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar grabbed five wickets......

NZ in Pakistan after 18 years for white-ball series

New Zealand last toured Pakistan in 2003 for a white-ball series and since then have avoided touring the country because of security reasons.   IMAGE: Led by Tom Latham, the New Zealand squad......

EPL PIX: Headline: Son shines as Spurs stun Man City

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Tottenham Hotspur's players celebrates after Heung-Min Son, 2nd right, scored the goal against Manchester City during the English......

Indian athletes shine with 17 medals, finish 3rd at Asian Junior C'ships

India ended their campaign at the 17th Asian Junior Championships in style as they finished third by winning 17 overall medals, including 7 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze at Ho Chi Minh City in......