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PMJAY for 70+ covered 700K treatments in one year

The government aims to cover around 60 million people in the age category, irrespective of income, with an assured 5 lakh annually to be shared within the family. IMAGE: Senior citizens aged 70......

The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

Once the OS layer is opened to the State, it doesn't close, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In yesteryears, phone-tapping in India at the......

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

'Instead of the government and telecom operators solving the mess of their own creation, they're telling us we need to give access to our phones perpetually.' Kindly note that this image has only......

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with......

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

'These children possess catastrophically low birth weights -- often 1.4 kgs or less. Such extremely low birth weight results in profoundly compromised neo-natal immunity.' 'The escalation to 97......

Pan masala cess to boost public health, security

Experts said that earmarking of funds for public health at par with national security indicates a key policy shift. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

AHPI, Star Health in spat over cashless service

If cashless services are suspended, AHPI said, its member hospitals will continue to treat Star Health policyholders, but patients will have to pay upfront and later seek reimbursements directly......

'Insurance penetration continues to remain low'

'By quick, fast, and just awards, the insurance ombudsman can bring the trust of the policyholders in the insurance system and insurance as a product and create a positive impact on the entire......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

Advertising doyen Piyush Pandey passes away at 70

Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away. He was 70. Photograph: Courtesy, Nirmala Sitharaman/X The news of Piyush Pandey's demise was shared by columnist Suhel Seth on X on Friday......

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

'For all you know, in the next five years there could be a path-breaking cancer treatment and I may be absolutely fine.''Or maybe I won't be.''I have to live with both scenarios.' Photograph: Kind......

The One Problem All Parents Face

IMAGE: Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu with daughter Inaaya. Photograph: Kind courtesy Soha Ali Khan/Instagram Soha Ali Khan will debut in her podcast titled All About Her, which will feature......

Shreyas Iyer out of ICU, stable

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer winces in pain from a rib injury suffered after taking a brilliant catch to dismiss Alex Carey in the 3rd ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Photograph: Screengrab......

Why IPL must ditch alcohol, tobacco ads

The Healthy Ministry has instructed the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate advertisements, during the tournament beginning March 22.......