The BJP demolished the Left citadel in Tripura, where polls were held on February 18. The saffron party won two-third majority with ally Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura and ended the 25 year-long uninterrupted rule of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led rule in the north eastern state. … [Read more...] about Biplab Kumar Deb: From RSS member to Tripura CM
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Jasprit Bumrah named in Test squad for South Africa
The selectors also picked the T20 team for the series against Sri Lanka and recognised consistency in domestic cricket by including Tamil Nadu all-rounder Washington Sundar, Kerala speedster Basil Thampi and Baroda’s hard-hitting batsman Deepak Hooda. … [Read more...] about Jasprit Bumrah named in Test squad for South Africa
From page to pan: Meenakshi Ammal’s cookbook ‘Samaithu Paar’ is an enduring classic
Her language and the conversational tone make it sound as if my mother were standing at my shoulder giving me instructions as I cook. She repeats instructions, just like my mother. She caters to slow learners with footnotes at the end of certain recipes. My turmeric-stained, dog-eared copy carries with it the flavours of my kitchen. This old lady has been witness to the trials and discoveries I made during my journey from nervous young bride to seasoned cook. It’s little wonder that I haven’t replaced her with any of the snazzy recipes so readily available online. … [Read more...] about From page to pan: Meenakshi Ammal’s cookbook ‘Samaithu Paar’ is an enduring classic
Rhizen receives USFDA orphan drug designation for cancer drug
New Delhi: Drug firm Alembic Pharmaceuticals today said the US health regulator has granted orphan drug designation to its associate company Rhizen Pharmaceuticals SA's RP6530 used for the treatment of cancer. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has granted orphan drug designation for Tenalisib (RP6530) for the treatment of patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL), Alembic Pharmaceuticals said in a BSE filing.The USFDA grants orphan drug designation to a drug or biological product intended to treat a rare disease in the United States. "A number of incentives are provided for an orphan-drug such as 7-year marketing exclusivity, tax credits for clinical development costs, exemption/waiver of application fees and assistance from FDA Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) during the process," the company added.Earlier this month, the USFDA had granted fast track designation to Rhizen Pharmaceuticals SA's RP6530. Fast track designation is awarded to drugs that treat a … [Read more...] about Rhizen receives USFDA orphan drug designation for cancer drug
After pandemic, oil firms even less willing to cover $3.9 billion cost of South Africa’s clean fuel plan
CAPE TOWN - After being hit by the pandemic, oil companies in South Africa are unlikely to upgrade refineries to cut sulphur emissions unless the government allows them to pass the costs on to consumers or offers other support, the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) says.New rules requiring oil refineries in South Africa to cut diesel sulphur levels to 10 parts per million (ppm) had been due to come into effect in 2017 but have been postponed indefinitely due to a disagreement between the government and SAPIA, which represents oil majors, over who will cover the cost.SAPIA has estimated that it would cost $3.9 billion for all refineries in the country to upgrade to meet the new rules."In the current worldwide refining environment ... margins are hovering around zero and a large overhang of ... product is presently depressing prices," Avhapfani Tshifularo, executive director of SAPIA, told Reuters in response to emailed questions."Investment in cleaner fuels in the … [Read more...] about After pandemic, oil firms even less willing to cover $3.9 billion cost of South Africa’s clean fuel plan