Warren Buffett on stock market: Fools give you reasons, wise men never tryWarren Buffett gave himself a D in capital allocation – his worst grade ever. But the confession came along with a warning that would prove...
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The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
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Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: “The only real valuable thing is...” Life lessons on human behavior, education and success by popular German-born physicistQuote of the day by Albert Einstein focuses on the meaning of intuition and how it shapes human behavior, education, learning and success. ...
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IT’s Rs 18 lakh crore m-cap rout; Info Edge, Ixigo post Q4 profitsA multi-month bear market has hit the valuations of India’s top 10 digital and technology services exporters. This and more in today’s ETte...
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Hospitals warn Central Government Health Scheme reimbursement cap may hurt cancer treatmentA major private hospital group warns of a crisis for advanced cancer patients under the Central Government Health Scheme. A reimbursement c...
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King Charles III to decide on Archie and Lilibet’s royal titles after release of Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’King Charles III won't decide on his grandchildren's royal titles until after the publication of Prince Harry's autobiography "Spare," whic...
18 Dec, 2022, 05.54 PM IST
RCEP talks could affect startups by allowing patenting of computer softwareIf the clause being debated in RCEP goes through, it will mean opening up a Pandora's box of legal hassles for companies trying to innovate.
21 Apr, 2016, 08.01 PM IST
Pharma companies urge government to fend off US demand for tighter IP lawsMultinational companies are clamouring for inclusion of two key provisions in the Indian Patents Act — data exclusivity and patent linkages.
24 Sep, 2015, 09.57 AM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade and business policiesThe group asked India to call upon the countries which are part of the BRICS to forge a united front against United States' unjustified uni...
28 Mar, 2014, 12.38 PM IST
Government refutes Novartis' allegations on patentsYou would appreciate that more than 80 per cent of patents registered in India are attributed to non-Indians," Commerce Secretary S R Rao s...
28 Aug, 2013, 04.24 PM IST
Govt ready to discuss patent policies with US lawmakersIndian Ambassador to US, Nirupama Rao, offered concerned lawmakers to discuss the issue for the sake of long-term bilateral and strategic p...
26 Jun, 2013, 04.17 AM IST
Dr Reddy's sued for 'infringement' of thyroid injection patentUS-based drug maker AbbVie Inc has dragged Dr Reddy's Lab to court for allegedly infringing the former's patented drug Zemplar on six count...
19 Jun, 2013, 11.28 AM IST
Fresenius files patent infringements suit against DRL in USFresenius Kabi has dragged leading pharmaceuticals company Dr Reddy's to court for allegedly infringing on the former's patented anaestheti...
26 May, 2013, 01.37 PM IST
Bristol-Myers sues Dr Reddy's Laboratories for patent infringement in USBristol-Myers Squibb Company has filed patent infringement case against Dr Reddy's Laboratories over the cancer drug Ixempra.
28 Dec, 2012, 08.40 AM IST
- Norway asks Novartis to withdraw case
Swedish government backs India in patent fight against pharma-major Novartis.
01 May, 2007, 02.36 AM IST
- Oxfam tells India to move cautiously on Trips
Global relief and development agency Oxfam on Tuesday told Union commerce and industry minister Kamal Nath not to concede more proprietary ...
01 Dec, 2004, 03.10 AM IST
- Official fumbles at IPR forum, envoy seeks remedy
Have Indian officials compromised at international fora the government's actual position on intellectual property rights (IPR)?
30 Mar, 2004, 10.45 PM IST