WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday issued a product alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in......

Demand for Indian generic drugs shot up in China amid Covid surge

The demand for Indian generic drugs has shot up in China amid the massive COVID surge in the country, with Chinese experts cautioning that fake versions of these drugs are flooding the market.......

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.......

Scientists developing chewing gum that could reduce Covid spread

Scientists are developing a chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein that serves as a 'trap' for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, reducing viral load in saliva and potentially......

Indian pharma cos get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

Indian drug firms get a shot in the arm in the $12 bn Australian drug market as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia agrees to accelerate the drug approval process in that country......

Indian economy to grow at 9.5% this year and 8.5% in 2022: IMF

India's economy, which contracted by 7.3 per cent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to grow by 9.5 per cent in 2021 and 8.5 per cent in 2022, according to latest projections released by the......

Trump extends freeze on H-1B, other work visas till March 31

US President Donald Trump has extended the freeze on the most sought-after H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas by three months to protect American workers, saying while......

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a 'Roadmap 2030' to elevate the India-UK ties to a comprehensive strategic level, and declared an enhanced......

Huma gives you a reason to stay home

Photograph: Kind courtesy Huma Qureshi/Instagram Huma Qureshi shares the poster of her Hollywood film Army of the Dead and gives us 'another reason to stay at home.' The film streams from May 21......

Rubaru Roshni: Starts tough, ends soft

Though it is a little too neat and a little too light, Rubaru Roshni is important because it is telling us stories of people who have experienced an 'Inner Migration' in their lives, notes Sreehari......

US boxer cleared over sex-triggered doping violation

IMAGE: Virginia Fuchs had tested positive for two substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Photograph: Virginia Fuchs/Instagram US Olympic team boxer Virginia Fuchs has been cleared......

No positive doping tests at FIFA World Cup

For this year's tournament, every participating player was tested in unannounced controls before the competition and further systematic tests have been performed during it, both with post-match......

Sports Shorts: Five-time Olympic champion Franklin retires at 23

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Missy Framklin holds a world record in the 200m backstroke event. Photograph: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Missy Franklin, the......

WADA urges athletes to check accuracy of hacked data

IMAGE: Serena Williams. Photograph: Reuters The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday that some of the athlete data leaked by a Russian cyber espionage group has been changed from its......

Putin says WADA leaks raise a lot of questions

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) records leaked by hackers raised a lot of questions with healthy athletes seemingly taking banned substances, TASS......