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Generic words can't be monopolised: HC rejects Yatra plea on trademark

The Delhi high court has held that generic and commonly descriptive word can never become trade marks on their own since "words used in everyday language cannot be monopolised". IMAGE: Kindly note......

After cough syrup tragedy, worms found in antibiotic in MP

Amid child deaths linked to a toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital in Gwalior is now facing a complaint over worms allegedly found in a bottle of antibiotic medicine given......

Rajasthan govt bans cough syrup after children's deaths

A generic cough syrup supplied to the Rajasthan government has been linked to the deaths of two children and others falling sick in the state over the last two weeks, prompting authorities to ban......

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, on Monday announced 100 per cent tariffs on movies made outside the country, in a move likely to impact the Indian film industry. IMAGE: US......

Modi's Visit: 'Manipuris Are Disappointed'

'No one anticipated magical solutions or miraculous interventions.''However, people across the entire spectrum -- whether residing in the valley or the hills -- expected the prime minister to......

Wockhardt exits US generics biz, to focus on innovation

Mumbai-based pharma major Wockhardt, which is gearing up to launch its promising antibiotic candidate Zaynich soon, on Friday announced a shift in its United States (US) operations. IMAGE: Habil......

Strong therapies, JB to lift Torrent Pharma

A strong performance in the July–September quarter of 2025-26 (FY26) and expectations of growth from launches and acquisition-led synergies led to a 6.65 per cent jump in the share price of......

Sun Pharma Q2 net profit up 3% at Rs 3,118 cr

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Wednesday posted a 2.56 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,118 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, aided by robust sales in India......

Trump's 100% tariff on pharma unlikely to hurt domestic industry: Experts

US President Donald Trump's move to impose 100 per cent import tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs from October 1 is unlikely to have an immediate impact on Indian exports, as it will affect only......

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

The US Food and Drug Administration’s (USFDA)’s new draft guidelines aimed at speeding up and reducing the cost of developing biosimilars — lower-priced, near-replicas of complex biologic......

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, on Monday announced 100 percent tariffs on movies made outside the country, in a move likely to impact the Indian film industry. IMAGE: File image......

Love in Vietnam Review: Corny Romance

For a story about sweethearts and heartache, it's a pity that you will likely forget Love In Vietnam in a heartbeat, notes Mayur Sanap. What's worse than a bad film? It's the film that's going......

Baaghi 4 Review: Mindless Violence

If it wasn't so violent, there would have been a few unintended laughs in Baaghi 4, but this one has not a shred of humour amidst the nonstop mayhem, observes Deepa Gahlot. Amazing, that an......

Ghaati Review: Anushka Can't Save This

Ghaati dosen't understand how to harness Anushka Shetty's electrifying screen presence, complains Arjun Menon. These days, each Anushka Shetty release feels like an event. The actress, who takes......

Inspector Zende Review: Mildly Amusing

Inspector Zende had the potential to be genuinely entertaining. Instead, it settles for formulaic fun, observes Mayur Sanap. The streaming space is not done with Charles Sobhraj yet. If The......

Setback for Dhoni over 'Captain Cool' trademark

'Accordingly, no proprietary rights or exclusivity can be claimed over such a generic phrase, and any attempt to do so is legally unsustainable and contrary to the basic principles of trademark......

'One Can't Monopolise Captain Cool'

If the 'Captain Cool' trademark goes through, it could trigger a wave of similar attempts by celebrities to trademark nicknames given to them by fans. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni during IPL 2025.......

Is Everything Fine Between Kohli, Gill?

Shubman Gill's first X post of the IPL 2025 season, following Gujarat Titans' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sparked intense speculation on Wednesday night. His message -- 'Eyes on the......

Is Shastri Targeting Kohli?

IMAGE: Despite being stranded on an unbeaten 97, Shreyas Iyer instructed Shashank Singh to focus on maximising the team's total, not his personal century. Photograph: BCCI   Shreyas Iyer's......

BCCI Slams 'Baseless' Attack On Rohit

'When the team is playing in the Champions Trophy and doing well, this is the time when one needs to support Team India.''These comments shouldn't be passed.' IMAGE: Congress national Spokesperson......

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