'Poorly designed': ICMR on BHU Covaxin safety study

The Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl on Monday criticised a recently published study on the long-term safety analysis of the Covaxin in adults and adolescents for......

Was trolled for changing seating position, says CJI

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday recalled a recent incident of him facing 'trolling' and 'vicious abuse' for adjusting his seating position, during a hearing due to a discomfort......

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.' IMAGE: Workers busy in construction work of the Ram temple ahead of its pran......

As JN.1 cases rise, experts say infection is mild

India on Wednesday reported 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, a development that is neither surprising nor particularly worrying, scientists said while allaying fears but also advising adherence......

How Indian pharma bounced back from lockdown lows

From rising prescriptions to the pharma sales force back on the field with full vigour and companies finally finding their feet with the digital marketing strategies — Indian drug makers have......

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds. IMAGE: The UK-born son of a pharmacist mother and a National Health Service general practitioner......

Why replacing branded drugs with generics won't be easy

Mandatory prescription of generic names is not a complete solution. Rather, in the absence of a range of approaches, it could mean passing the choice of selecting a drug from a doctor to a......

Pharma industry wants Budget to offer tax clarity

Pharma body wants all excisable goods used for R&D purposes should be exempted from central excise duty. The pharmaceutical industry has asked the government to bring in more clarity in terms of......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara versus Rahane in Ahmedabad

Shaw to lead the Mumbai team that includes Arjun Tendulkar. IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara have endured lean patches for a long stretch. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images The......

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

IMAGE: The International Association of Athletics Federations confirmed the 37-year-old Justin Gatlin had been injured during the race. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Reigning World 100 metres......

Sports Shorts: Physicians group calls on members to reject IAAF regulations

IMAGE: Semenya will run in the 800m at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Doha, her final event before the regulations come into place. Photograph: Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters The World Medical......

Sports Shorts: Mayer and Asher-Smith are European athletes of the year

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Kevin Mayer is the first Frenchman to hold the decathlon world record. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters World decathlon......

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Manu Bhaker and Anmol after their mixed air pistol gold at the ISSF Junior World Cup on Tuesday. Photograph:......