Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya to be Trump's health agency head

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the country's top health research and funding......

No unusual HMPV surge in India but precautions must: Experts

Amid growing concerns over the detection of human metapneumovirus cases in India, health experts have emphasised the virus is not new, and advised people to stay calm and take basic......

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

"Dr Manmohan Singh, soon after becoming the prime minister, had himself carried a small table for us to have tea comfortably at his Safdarjung Lane residence instead of asking his house help," Dr......

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Strict screening protocols are to be implemented for passengers arriving from central African countries affected by the outbreak. IMAGE: Test tubes labelled 'Monkeypox virus positive'. Photograph:......

Union Budget 2025-26: Economists stress need for manufacturing policy

The need for a manufacturing policy, reining in food inflation and raising investment in the country were among key suggestions given by economists who met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and......

Pharma companies fight fakes with smart packaging

Indian pharmaceutical companies are stepping up their efforts to combat the problem of counterfeit drugs, employing a variety of strategies, from packaging innovations to engaging private......

DIIs pour Rs 4.6 trn in equities during Samvat 2080; highest-ever on record

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have infused a record Rs 4.6 trillion into Indian equities over the course of Samvat 2080, marking the highest net annual investment in any Samvat to date.......

IPO rush: 8 cos looking to raise Rs 60,000 cr in Oct-Nov

The primary market will remain abuzz with more than half a dozen companies, including Hyundai Motor India, Swiggy, and NTPC Green Energy, lined up initial public offerings over the next two months......

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.''And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.' IMAGE: Vishka Asayesh in Seven Days. Last year, the Nobel Peace Prize was......

When Varun Made Samantha Cry

IMAGE: Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan at the launch of Citadel: Honey Bunny. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com "Kasa kai Mumbai?!" Varun Dhawan's energetic greeting prompted hooting and......

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

'Outside the house, he was this iconic deified figure.''Inside, he was a sorted-out, genial householder, always ready to lend a patient ear to our problems.' IMAGE: Nagarjuna with his legendary......

'When It Happened To Me, I Was Shocked'

'I have had my share of unpleasant situations being a woman, like so many other actors have gone through.''I took it in my stride because I knew it happens.''What saved me was what my mother used......

Sara Tendulkar At The Gabba

  Sara Tendulkar was spotted at the Gabba, lending her support to the Indian cricket team in the crucial third Test against Australia on Saturday. Joining her at the stadium were her father's......

Sara Joins Sachin To Make A Change

Photographs: Sachin Tendulkar Foundation/Instagram   Sachin Tendulkar has followed in her legendary father Sachin's footsteps into philanthropy by joining the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation.Sara......

Triathlon races underway as Seine passes water tests

  IMAGE: Swimmer dive into the Seine as the women's Individual Triathlon race commences at Alexander III Bridge, Paris, France, on Wednesday. Photograph: Lisa Leutner/Reuters Athletes dived......

COVID-19 positive players can play at Australian Open

IMAGE: Last year, nine-times champion Novak Djokovic was deported because of his stance on vaccines. Photograph: Sarah Reed/Getty Images Players at this month's Australian Open will not be......