NEW DELHI: India’s pharmaceutical industry must focus on both generics and innovative products, as well as develop products specially tailored for the country’s patient needs. Domestic companies particularly smaller to mid-sized players can carve out a strong role in rare diseases and niche patient segments, where agility and specialised research can drive meaningful breakthroughs, pharma…
DC Studios is daring fans to ‘look fear in the face’ with the release of the teaser trailer for their upcoming horror film ‘Clayface’. The film that is scheduled for release later this year, brings to screens the iconic shape-shifting Batman villain.Tom Rhys Harries debuts as ClayfaceDirected by James Watkins, and starring Tom Rhys Harries,…
Mangaluru: Karnataka is shifting from conventional port development to an integrated maritime growth model to fully leverage its 343-km coastline, Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB) CEO Balachandra HC said at the second edition of the CII Karnataka Port and Logistics Conference on Tuesday.Balachandra said Mangaluru has historically been a key maritime gateway for the state, but…
NEW DELHI: Former Karnataka Ranji cricketer SL Akshay died on Sunday after reportedly suffering a heart attack while playing a local division cricket match in Bengaluru. The 39-year-old, who was from Shivamogga, had earlier represented Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy and also featured in the Karnataka Premier League, now called the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20.According…
Two applications linked to reports of remotely disabling e-rickshaws have been removed from app stores The government on Friday said two smartphone applications linked to reports of remotely disabling e-rickshaws have been removed from app stores after they came to the authorities’ notice.Speaking on the sidelines of a CII Cybersecurity Summit, IT secretary S Krishnan…
Bengaluru: A routine home-cleaning booking turned into a costly cyber fraud for a city-based doctor, who lost Rs 1.7 lakh after contacting a fake customer care executive.According to the complaint filed by Dr Imtiaz Zafar, a resident of Lakkasandra in Wilson Garden, he had booked a cleaning service through the Urban Company app. The assigned…
China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a US citizen who heads a Myanmar-focused think tank, saying he was suspected of espionage and of endangering China’s national security.“It is understood that Min Zin has been placed under criminal detention by the relevant authorities in accordance with the law on suspicion of…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the Union government’s decision to use Air Force vehicles to transport NEET question papers, questioning whether the move would actually prevent leaks and accusing the government of putting on a “show.““Hume bewkoof samajh rakha hai,” Kejriwal said in a video message.“Air Force planes…
Around 70 trucks have been deployed to transport construction waste to designated locations in the first phase, with another 200 expected to join later Bengaluru: Mounds of construction debris and years of accumulated waste have become a familiar sight across the city, blighting public spaces and creating a persistent civic problem. After years of unchecked…
Bengaluru: A casual meeting arranged through a dating app turned into a violent ordeal for a 27-year-old civil engineer, leaving him injured and robbed. Police have arrested four persons, including two minors, in connection with the incident.Rahul (name changed) from Brundavan Layout in Chikkajala said he had been using a dating app (Grindr) when he…
