Bharat Biotech finally names ICMR as co-owner in Covaxin patent filings

After reports claimed that filings in patent offices in India, the US, and Europe did not mention ICMR or its scientists, but only BBIL and its scientists, the Hyderabad-based biotechnology......

BJP Luminaries Gather In Varanasi

'The question is whether Modi will increase his victory margin.' IMAGE: A child dressed as Narendra Modi during the Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi, May 22, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo  ......

Himachal Rain Havoc Devastates Business

Tourism is badly affected. Entire apple orchards have been washed away. 2 million people are threatened with loss of livelihood. IMAGE: National Disaster Response Force personnel conduct a rescue......

Amid documentary row, UK defends BBC's independence

The United Kingdom government has defended the BBC as a media outlet 'independent in its output' in the wake of widespread Indian diaspora protests against the controversial documentary on Prime......

Retailers see light at the end of tunnel as I-Day sales provide much-needed boost

Retailers are set to end a prolonged period of sluggish sales as the end-of-season sales (EOSS) coincide with the upcoming long weekend. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Apparel and lifestyle......

Airfares Rise By 53% As Competition Fades

Indigo has zero competition on 61.2 per cent of its 838 domestic routes. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The number of domestic routes in India with no competition surged from 55.2 per......

Early 'end of season' sale amid muted demand

The spring/summer end-of-season sales have been advanced by a week with brands having high inventories due to weak demand in May because consumers avoided shopping in the hot month. Illustration:......

Byju's unveils new sales model for growth, managers to act as mentors

In a bid to democratise education, cash-strapped edtech firm Byju’s has significantly reduced the prices of its products. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters The annual subscription fee for the......

Will Sikandar Make More Money Than Pushpa 2?

'One of the most significant factors contributing to the optimism for 2025 is the lineup of films featuring Bollywood's three superstar Khans.' IMAGE: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in Pushpa 2:......

Pushpa 2 Creates Box Office History!

IMAGE: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in Pushpa 2. The Hindi version of Pushpa: The Rule has broken multiple records at the box office. First, it has scored the biggest first day ever (Rs 72......

'Pushpa 2 May Inaugurate 700 Cr Club'

Pushpa 2's advance bookings have set a new record, with advance bookings standing at Rs 50 crore on Day One. IMAGE: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in the Peelings song in Pushpa 2 Pushpa: The......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......