Plant extract shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer A natural extract derived from India’s neem tree could potentially be used to treat pancreatic cancer, according to a new study in the journal Scientific Reports. Biomedical scientists at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) tested nimbolide, a compound found in neem leaves, against pancreatic cancer in ... Read More »

 Sun Pharma Q3 beats estimates, profit jumps 28%; revenue up 3.6% Drug major Sun Pharmaceutical Industries   ‘ third quarter earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations on Friday with profit rising 28 percent sequentially (up 258.3 percent year-on-year) to Rs 1,416.6 crore. Bottomline on sequential basis was boosted by other income, lower tax cost and good operational performance while lower tax expenses ... Read More »

USFDA issues warning letter to Ipca Labs for 3 plants Drug firm Ipca Laboratories said it has received a warning letter from the health regulator USFDA for three of its facilities. The US regulator had earlier imposed an import ban for not adhering to the good manufacturing norms. “USFDA carried out inspections at Ipca’s laboratories our manufacturing units situated at ... Read More »

Marriage Isn’t For You, it’s for Others Sharing a True Story:   Kim and I Having been married only a year and a half, I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start making assumptions, keep reading.   I met my wife in high school when we were 15 years old. We were friends for ... Read More »

Republic Day 2016: Dhirubhai Ambani, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Rajinikanth in Padma list On the eve of Republic Day, the government has announced the list for the Padma Awards 2016. Eminent personalities from across the fields of sports, entertainment and public service are to be awarded the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri awards. – See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/republic-day-2016-govt-announces-padma-bhushan-padma-vibhushan-padma-shri/#sthash.2azNkz3h.dpuf Read More »

Organ Donation Long msg but worth reading Thane Chiquinho Scarpa, a wealthy Brazilian businessman, stirred a wave of negative reactions when he announced on his Facebook page that he plans to bury his beloved Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Chiquinho Scarpa, 62, said he would bury his £310,000 (€367,220) Bentley so that he would be able to drive it in the ... Read More »

Glenmark starts studies on new drug aimed at cancer treatment Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Friday announced discovery and initiation of enabling studies of an investigational new drug (IND) molecule targeted at cancer treatment. The novel clinical development candidate, GBR1342 is an antibody based on the company’s proprietary BEAT platform, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said in a regulatory filing. BEAT is Glenmark’s technology for ... Read More »

Lincoln Pharma tanks 20% after product ban in Tanzania Lincoln Pharmaceuticals was locked in lower circuit of 20% at Rs 179 on the BSE after the company said thatTanzania drug authority (TFDA) has announced to stop and banned importing of Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate Injection and also cancelled the company’s registration. “In this circumstance a huge quantity dispatched by the company ... Read More »

The Foolish Hare One day a little hare sat under a fruit tree and was deeply immersed in thought. He was foolish and always took quick decisions without even giving second thoughts. One day he thought. “What will happen to me when the earth comes to an end?” At that very moment a fruit fell from the tree. Off ran ... Read More »

It’s really exasperating to see fuel prices skyrocketing, right? We can only feel helpless in the face of recurring and economy-driven price fluctuations.  Seeking measures to improve fuel economy is the only way to combat rising fuel prices. Do not disregard these simple guidelines; each little step can really start adding up to significant savings to your budget. Check Tyre ... Read More »