How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

As pollution reaching alarming levels in Delhi, Veer Arjun Singh guides you how to protect yourself. IMAGE: People wear pollution masks on a smoggy day in Delhi. Photograph: Manvender Vashist/PTI......

The strange deaths in Tamil Nadu

According to the AIADMK, 947 people died of grief after J Jayalalithaa's death on December 5.Her party announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh per death and published the list of the deceased in the......

The moments that shaped 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news......

Outside Apollo: Praying for a miracle

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar spent Monday outside the Apollo hospital, Chennai, along with hundreds of AIADMK supporters praying for Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's health.   Early in the......

Hospitals not in the pink of health amid Covid-19 crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected outpatient services, but also led to deferment of elective surgeries, and resulted in the loss of medical tourism, all of which would hit the FY21......

Brexit woes ease; Nifty reclaims 8,200 on 7th Pay Commission approval

  Benchmark indices ended near day’s high after the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. Investors’ sentiments were further boosted due to......

'Healthcare tax will not hurt common man'

The government on Thursday said the proposed service tax on treatment in private hospitals would not affect the common man, giving indication that the levy is unlikely to be rolled back."We have......

Healthcare industry is unhappy with the Budget

The government on Monday proposed imposition of 5 per cent service tax on treatment in private hospitals, paid either by individuals, insurance companies or firms, a move described as "detrimental"......