Ramdev crossed red line, maligned modern medicine: IMA chief

Baba Ramdev crossed a red line when he claimed he could cure COVID-19 and at the same time maligned modern medicine by calling it a "stupid and bankrupt science", Indian Medical Association......

SC expands Patanjali misleading ads hearing to include FMCG companies

Expanding the scope of its hearing in the Patanjali Ayurved case, the Supreme Court on Tuesday took a stern view of misleading advertisements by Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) firms and asked......

SC slams Ramdev, Balkrishna; rejects apology over Patanjali misleading ads

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to accept the affidavits of yoga guru Ramdev and his close aide Balkrishna of Patanjali Ayurved tendering unconditional apologies for publishing "misleading"......

Ramdev, Balkrishna apologise to SC for Patanjali ads

Yoga guru Ramdev and managing director of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd Acharya Balkrishna have tendered 'unconditional and unqualified apology' before the Supreme Court over advertisements issued by the......

Covid-19 could be the boost Indian pharma cos need

The western world had largely considered India to be a production hub, and also, a good potential geography for clinical trials, and a big market. But in Covid-19 research, Indian companies and......

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

If we are to realise the full potential of biologics' ability to improve people's health, it is essential to encourage public policy and support R&D. IMAGE: It’s been evident for a decade......

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Channels across the board from news to general entertainment, music and movies telecast half-hour to one-hour advertorials promoting these products, mainly during non-prime time hours The......

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot. The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh has been made for a Western audience, who would not......

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

'I used to think I'll become a big heroine by 21-22, then I'll make a big, successful movie and then I would buy a house.''But when this was not happening for me, it was heartbreaking.'......

Savi Review: Anil Kapoor Saves The Day

Divya Khossla does not have the magnetism to carry a film by herself.If it weren't for Anil Kapoor playing his part with far more gusto than required, Savi would have been tough to sit through,......

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023. As someone who shares week after week what's new on the OTT menu, I can't emphasise enough on what a crushing feeling it is to consume just a fraction......

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

Rojas claims fourth straight world triple jump title IMAGE: World record holder and Olympic champion Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas is unbeaten in more than two years. Photograph: Aleksandra......

Boxing great Mike Tyson advocates for psychedelics

IMAGE: Mike Tyson is experiencing a career renaissance that he said is the result of psilocybin-powered mental and spiritual exploration. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com During his......

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Maradona craved the spotlight for his off-field activities While Messi is a private family man IMAGE: Diego Maradona with and Lionel Messi. Photograph: Stanley Chou/Getty Images Lionel Messi is......

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Anindya Dutta relies on facts and figures rather than back stories to trace the history of Indian spin bowling, says Partha Basu. IMAGE: Anil Kumble, the legendary leg-spinner who has taken......

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

IMAGE: David Stern's greatest accomplishment as commissioner is widely considered to be the way he transformed the NBA, once largely an unknown commodity outside the United States, into a globally......