New COVID variant Eris spreading fast in UK: Report

A new COVID variant which has descended from the rapidly spreading Omicron and was first flagged in the UK last month is now said to be spreading quickly in the country, according to health......

Covid: WHO classifies Eris as 'variant of interest'

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the EG.5 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus circulating in different parts of the world, including India, as a 'variant of interest' but said it did......

After long delay, Hamas releases 4 Thai nationals among 17 more hostages

After a long delay, 17 hostages have been released by the Hamas terror group and sent to Egypt, according to The Times of Israel. IMAGE: A vehicle carrying hostages released as part of a deal......

Elon Musk is Israel, meets Netanyahu, visits Kfar Aza attacked by Hamas

The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, escorted Tesla CEO Elon Musk on a tour of Kfar Aza, an Israeli Kibbutz that was attacked on October 7, 2023, by Hamas, according to The Times of......

Pricing challenge in US biz, rich valuations may weigh on pharma stocks

The tailwind of low price erosion in the US generics market, seen by domestic pharmaceutical companies in calendar year 2023 (CY23), may be reversing slowly, caution analysts. Illustration: Uttam......

'Expect formulations biz to outpace API biz'

'API prices are dragging down margins and impacting our competitive ability.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Biocon Biocon delves into the evolving dynamics of the biosimilar market, with a focus on......

Q3 result preview: US, India to aid revenue growth for Pharma Inc

The pharmaceuticals sector is expected to post a revenue growth of around 13.5 per cent and a net profit growth of 30.3 per cent for the third quarter of 2023-24 (FY24), riding on the approval for......

'The formulations business been a growth driver'

'Fundamentally, we think that in the coming quarters, API business should come back.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Biocon Biocon is preparing to make the most of the peptides opportunity as these......

Michelle Pfeiffer back with a bang

We've all missed Michelle Pfeiffer. The gorgeous actress, best remembered for her Academy Award nominated performances in Dangerous Liasons, Love Field and The Fabulous Baker Boys -- not to mention......

Swiatek leads Poland to historic win over Czech Republic

IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek and Katarzyna Kawa in action during the Billie Jean King Cup Finals doubles match against the Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova and Katerina Siniakova, at Palacio de......

Sania Mirza and Shuai Zhang knocked out in QF in Luxembourg

IMAGE: Sania Mirza and Shuai Zhang lost 3-6, 6-3, 10-8 to unseeded Belgian team of Greet Minnen and Alison Van Uytvanck. Photograph: Steve Bell/Getty Images India's ace tennis star Sania Mirza and......

Bear sighting at Olympic baseball stadium

Olympic softballers hunt roaming bear, no luck finding it so far IMAGE: Pitcher Monica Abbott of Team United States pitches in the first inning of their game against Team Canada. Photograph:......

Czech duo Siniakova and Krejcikova win women's doubles

IMAGE: Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova, left, and Barbora Krejcikova kiss the trophy after their victory in the women's double final match against Japan's Eri Hozumi and Makoto......

Vinesh Phogat aims to raise the bar for Asian Games gold

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat celebrates winning CWG gold. Photograph: Manvender Vashist/PTI Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat had to settle for a bronze medal at the Asian Games four years ago but with......