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Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The Manipal Hospital where the 77-year-old leader is admitted said he was "doing well" and "clinically stable."

Veteran journalist M V Kamath no more

Veteran journalist M V Kamath no more

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Veteran journalist and former Prasar Bharati Chairman Madhav Vittal Kamath died at a private hospital in Manipal on Friday. He was 93.

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

On this Teachers Day, I once again bow my head as I remember all the teachers who had taught me in school, college, military academy, army courses and so on. But Ms Shantha Potty Aunty, this one more head bow is specially for you, admirably says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Stem Cell Biology at MIRM

Stem Cell Biology at MIRM

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM) of Manipal University has launched a short term course on Application of Flow Cytometry and Molecular Biology Techniques in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine.

Night curfew in Bengaluru, 6 other Karnataka cities from April 10

Night curfew in Bengaluru, 6 other Karnataka cities from April 10

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

In view of the surge in the coronavirus cases, a night curfew will be enforced in Bengaluru and six other cities in Karnataka from 10 pm to 5 am starting Saturday, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced.

Private hospitals may import Covid vaccines

Private hospitals may import Covid vaccines

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare are open to importing vaccines.

'We have to do everything to avoid a super spreader event'

'We have to do everything to avoid a super spreader event'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

'Health will continue to be at the centre of the government's attention as it underpins economic recovery and our collective well being.'

Ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar ended life due to disease, disability: Suicide note

Ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar ended life due to disease, disability: Suicide note

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Ashwani Kumar's family has negated the possibility of foul play.

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Lack of clarity on data-sharing persists, public health experts sceptic about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as benchmark for national roll-out

Shiroor mutt seer passes away, poisoning suspected

Shiroor mutt seer passes away, poisoning suspected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The hospital said the seer was found to be critically ill with breathlessness, severe hypotension and massive gastrointestinal bleeding when he was brought.

PE investments see 50pc fall in Jan-March

PE investments see 50pc fall in Jan-March

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Private equity firms invested about USD 3.7 billion across 133 deals during the first quarter of 2018 as compared to USD 7.3 billion by way of 200 transactions a year ago.

Readers recommend colleges in Karnataka

Readers recommend colleges in Karnataka

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present the responses we recieved for colleges in Karnataka.

Does your insurance policy cover COVID-19 home treatment?

Does your insurance policy cover COVID-19 home treatment?

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Those who have an insurance policy need to check its clauses to determine if it covers home care treatment, advises Bindisha Sarang.

Do you have a hospital cash benefit plan?

Do you have a hospital cash benefit plan?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Make sure you read the policy wording. Some policies cover pre-existing diseases while others don't. Many need a minimum 24-hour hospitalisation, advises Bindisha Sarang.

How to keep elders SAFE in the lockdown

How to keep elders SAFE in the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'Due to lack of physical activity and proper care, senior citizens are falling at home or complaining of orthopaedic injuries,' cautions Dr Rajeev Verma.

Covid-19 pandemic: PEs pour $584 million into healthcare in 2021

Covid-19 pandemic: PEs pour $584 million into healthcare in 2021

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Sensing a huge opportunity in the healthcare sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath, private equity (PE) players are upping their investments in the space. According to data from research platform VCCEdge, the PEs have together invested a staggering $583.82 million in the first five months of 2021 in five deals, which is the highest investment in the sector in the last five calendar years - from 2016 to 2020. The second highest investment in the sector took place in 2017, when PEs invested $503 million in 18 deals, with an average deal size of $29. 9 million.

Sales of Biocon's itolizumab surge as phase-4 clinical trials begin

Sales of Biocon's itolizumab surge as phase-4 clinical trials begin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In India, itolizumab, known by the brand name Alzumab, has been priced at Rs 8,000 per vial. Most patients require four vials for Covid-19 treatment, taking the cost of the therapy to Rs 32,000.

Mangaluru airport bomb scare suspect surrenders

Mangaluru airport bomb scare suspect surrenders

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The suspect confessed to having planted the bomb at the airport, sources said.

Hockey captain, four other players showing 'mild symptoms'

Hockey captain, four other players showing 'mild symptoms'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh and the four other players who have tested positive for COVID-19 were showing only "mild symptoms" and they were doing well, the doctors from Sports Authority of India said on Saturday.

Dubai crisis hits Indian institutes

Dubai crisis hits Indian institutes

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Indian engineering and management institutes, which have set up bases in Dubai, are facing a 13-60 per cent dip in admissions due to the economic crisis in the city, which is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Saral Suraksha Bima: What You Must Know

Saral Suraksha Bima: What You Must Know

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'It is a good match for those aged 25-30, who have just started working and need a basic product.'

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Mathai George George Muthoot joined the family business as an office assistant and in 1979 he became the managing director and group chairman in February 1993.

5 simple tips to improve your gut health

5 simple tips to improve your gut health

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

A diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.

Two-year MBA in media and entertainment

Two-year MBA in media and entertainment

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Two-year MBA in media and entertainment from Manipal University in association with Whistling Woods International, Mumbai.

The teacher's daughter making naval history

The teacher's daughter making naval history

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi, the daughter of a village headmaster in Bihar, will conduct maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue missions.

India's digital economy to grow 10x to $800 bn by 2030

India's digital economy to grow 10x to $800 bn by 2030

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

India's consumer digital economy which was pegged at $85-90 billion in calendar year 2020, is expected to become a $800 billion market by 2030, according to reports released by consulting firm RedSeer at its flagship event Ground Zero 5.0. The digital economy includes 60 per cent of travel, 40 per cent non-grocery retail, 30 per cent of education, 25 per cent of food and beverages services and 6 per cent of pharma/grocery going through digital channels by calendar year 2030. Online retail is set to become the third-largest market by scale by CY30 with an annual gross merchandise value (GMV) of $350 billion in CY30, said RedSeer.

SHOCKING! 82% Indians suffer from stress

SHOCKING! 82% Indians suffer from stress

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

According to a well-being survey, mental stress levels for people working at offices and factories have increased substantially in India this year due to economic slowdown.

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

Do you have enough insurance?

Do you have enough insurance?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The first and most important check you must run is to see if you have adequate life cover.

Don't be amazed if colleges ask you to pursue career in banking

Don't be amazed if colleges ask you to pursue career in banking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Post graduate colleges are aggressively tying up with banks to introduce banking courses.

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Rediff.com1 May 2018

With over 45 healthcare facilities and over 300 vibrant diagnostic centres, Fortis is India's second-largest hospital chain -- next only to Apollo, which has 64 hospitals with 10,000 beds. Therefore, any international or domestic hospital chain that buys Fortis will simply catapult to the numero uno position.

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

In a statement, Fortis said under the accepted offer, IHH would infuse Rs 4,000 crore through subscription to the preferential allotment at a price of Rs 170 per share. The Malaysian firm will then make a mandatory open offer to public shareholders for 26 per cent of the outstanding shares post issuance.

18 FDI  proposals get nod

18 FDI proposals get nod

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has approved 18 FDI proposals totalling Rs 1,820.24 crore (Rs 18.20 billion), including Manipal Educational Group's to induct foreign investment of Rs 1,435 crore (Rs 14.35 billion) in a holding company and US-based Freightcar to set up a joint venture for railcars.

South pips North in healthcare

South pips North in healthcare

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Close to completing six decades in healthcare delivery, the Manipal Healthcare Group had a modest beginning with the Manipal Hospital in Bangalore

Atharva 2006 at TAPMI

Atharva 2006 at TAPMI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal, invites business school students and corporates to attend its annual management festival, Atharva 2006.

Sports icons push for branded education

Sports icons push for branded education

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Anil Kumble would be raking in around Rs 60-75 lakh a year for endorsing Manipal Education. Viswanathan Anand would be getting anywhere between Rs 75 lakh to Rs 1 crore. Universities are choosing sports icons as brand endorsers as they not only want to portray themselves as excellent in academics, but extra-curricular performances too.

Second Covid wave is 1.7x times faster than first wave, shows data

Second Covid wave is 1.7x times faster than first wave, shows data

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

It has taken 51 days to reach a daily caseload of 84,000 from 11,000, as against 85 days taken in the first wave, report Abhishek Waghmare and Sohini Das.

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

What Indian CEOs of global firms have in common

What Indian CEOs of global firms have in common

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The educational background of global business leaders that India has produced has a striking similarity -- most of them received their Bachelor's in India and got their Master's in Business Administration from premier institutes in the country or the US.