Capital with purpose: How capital markets are shaping the future of medicine with Dheeraj ChinthalapellyDheeraj Chinthalapelly, with a decade and a half of experience in global capital markets, shares his journey navigating the biotech investm...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Intense Lilly, Novo rivalry throws India weight-loss drug race wide openEli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are in a race to dominate India's booming obesity drug market. They are using aggressive marketing, doctor outre...
24 Dec, 2025, 07.09 AM IST
Healthify eyes more weight-loss drugmaker tie-ups after Novo Nordisk pactHealthify, a prominent player in the Indian health-tech sector, is stepping up its collaborations with firms specializing in weight-loss me...
05 Dec, 2025, 03.48 PM IST
Pfizer to acquire obesity drug startup Metsera in $10 billion dealPfizer has agreed to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera for up to $86.25 a share, surpassing Novo Nordisk's final offer. This move mark...
10 Nov, 2025, 12.25 AM IST
Deadline diet: India's young workforce faces cardiac scareYoung Indians are increasingly facing heart issues. Doctors report a rise in cardiac cases among those in their 20s and 30s. Stress, lack o...
22 Jun, 2025, 09.37 AM IST
Elon Musk's Neuralink raises fresh cash at $9 billion valuation: ReportNeuralink is in the process of testing its implant, which is intended to help people with spinal cord injuries. The device has allowed the ...
28 May, 2025, 08.48 AM IST
Elon Musk predicts robots will surpass best surgeons in 5 years, sparks fierce debateElon Musk predicted that robots will surpass skilled human surgeons within a few years, sparking skepticism online. Users question the feas...
28 Apr, 2025, 08.16 AM IST
Elon Musk's Neuralink could fetch $8.5 billion valuationElon Musk’s Neuralink is in early talks to raise about $500 million at a pre-money valuation of $8.5 billion, a sharp rise from its $5 bill...
24 Apr, 2025, 08.06 AM IST
The Good Bug launches ‘natural’ weight loss solution amid GLP-1 drug debateThe startup claims that, unlike injectable drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, which can have side effects, its solution is a non-invasive ...
02 Apr, 2025, 03.18 PM IST
Novo Nordisk owner to invest $200 million in quantum computing startupsNovo Holdings, the investment arm of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, has 77% of voting shares in Novo Nordisk, which is known for producing bl...
01 May, 2024, 12.49 PM IST
Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human: All you need to knowNeuralink achieves first successful human implantation with promising neuron spike detection. Initial users of Telepathy will be those who ...
30 Jan, 2024, 11.13 AM IST
Elon Musk's Neuralink to start human trial of brain implant for paralysis patientsBillionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday that it has received approval from an independent review ...
20 Sep, 2023, 07.47 AM IST
Fitterfly raises $12 million from Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund, othersFitterfly has managed over 20,000 patients till date through a 360-degree care approach and clinically prescribed therapy by more than 200 ...
20 Jul, 2022, 08.26 PM IST
Fitterfly raises $3.1 million in funding round led by Fireside VenturesFireside Ventures, which is making its first healthtech bet in Fitterfly, will get a significant stake as well as a board seat for Managing...
20 Apr, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
Failing to lose weight? Understanding your genes may help you get fitMapping your entire genetic structure the startup’s GenomeKundli, gives customers an insight on predisposition to more than 100 plus geneti...
17 Dec, 2019, 11.15 AM IST
How Personal genomics is proving to be a popular tool in preventive healthcare?Personal genomics assessment that helps people discover their propensity for specific diseases is proving to be a popular tool in preventiv...
04 Oct, 2013, 04.29 AM IST
- Indian startup Xcode reads your DNA to predict disease risks
Xcode, a Chennai-based startup that genetically tests saliva to determine a person’s tendency to develop certain illnesses and suggest prev...
29 Aug, 2012, 12.58 PM IST