In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis findsFifty individuals have died in U.S. immigration detention since January 2025, a rate that has more than doubled since 2009. Concerns are ri...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsThere are market phases when one risk dominates. Then there are phases like this, when risks arrive from every direction and refuse to stan...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
India needs to remain attractive for innovation-led investment: Judith Love, NovartisWith an eye on India's blossoming market, Novartis is set to launch pioneering therapies, including radioligand and gene therapies. The com...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Eli Lilly says next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, among other benefitsEli Lilly presented trial results for its new obesity drug retatrutide. The drug significantly reduced sleep apnea severity and knee osteoa...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks may give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsFor the last few earnings seasons, the message has been: “Show me growth, I have the money.” Stocks with better-than-expected earnings saw ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Good news for diabetes & BP patients: Govt cuts prices of these 30 medicines, relief may reach pharmacies soonThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 30 essential drug formulations, including those for diabet...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Cipla is aiming for 40-50 global product filings in three years, says MD Achin GuptaCipla is charting its next growth phase with a strong focus on innovation, complex generics, and biosimilars. The company plans significant...
29 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Innovation, biosimilars, complex generics to drive Cipla's growth: Achin Gupta, MD & Group CEOAs Cipla approaches its centenary, the company is redefining its strategy by prioritizing innovation to amplify revenues. With ambitions to...
29 May, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Trump declares himself in 'perfect' health, as 80th birthday loomsDonald Trump said an annual medical checkup had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath fa...
27 May, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Gene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheerA new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in b...
27 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Long-term Investing: Ecosystem with an edge called India; 12 large- mid- and small-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Tactical investing should not be confused with long-term investing. In a world where geopolitical risk, commodity shocks, and uncertainty a...
23 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Deepa Jewellers, Cotec Healthcare receive Sebi approval for IPOsDeepa Jewellers, a B2B hallmarked gold jewellery processor based in Hyderabad, and Cotec Healthcare, a pharmaceutical CDMO, both received S...
22 May, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
HAB Pharma merges Signature Phytochemicals, eyes Rs3,000 crore revenue by 2030HAB Pharma and Signature Phytochemicals have merged, creating a consolidated entity with a turnover of Rs600 crore. This strategic move aim...
20 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
If you do this 800-year-old Chinese exercise daily, your BP & heart may stay healthier than with any other medicine, says studyChinese exercise: An ancient Chinese exercise, Baduanjin, practiced for centuries, shows promise in managing high blood pressure. New resea...
19 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
No gym, no equipment, no sweat: This 800-year-old Chinese exercise is quietly fixing high blood pressureAn 800-year-old Chinese exercise once practiced quietly in parks and public squares is now drawing global attention after scientists discov...
12 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST