Last year, McCain was diagnosed with primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumour.
Rediff.com does a quick checklist on what the two manifestos have to say on hot-button issues of the day.
Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.
India's billionaires are pledging a decent amount of their wealth for the welfare of society.
It is time to take a few macroeconomic risks to kick start the growth.
The contract has not only cemented the position of its chief executive officer (CEO) Abidali Neemuchwala, it has also proven the ability of the current management to successfully chase and close larger deals that are becoming scarcer in the market.
Efforts to end the US government shutdown and avoid a debt default before the October 17 deadline remained elusive.
Hindu-American Congresswon Tulsi Gabbard coasts to a rollicking re-election victory in in Hawaii's 2nd District
Don't try to be a super woman. You must listen to your body, says Dr Mahima Bakshi.
Alarming but true: Cosmetic surgery to get back at an ex is not uncommon. Ranjita Ganesan explores brutal beauty trends like "revenge surgery" and "vampire facial".
'If there was ever a time to start up, it is the NOW and HERE!'
He said farmers need to get good remunerative price for their produce.
'The Budget has maintained fiscal prudence while announcing a number of steps to boost growth, particularly in infrastructure and rural sectors.'
'It was amazing to see the grasp he had over the law and the sharp mind that he possessed.'
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.
There are many good arguments that the Aam Aadmi Party's odd-even response is not the best solution. But we have to do something, because we care about our collective quality of life.
India's cities are bursting at the seams because poor people are migrating to them in search of work.
Nishriin Parikh, a 51-year-old fitness enthusiast, wants to inspire youngsters into taking their health and fitness seriously.
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.
Advice for a healthy heart from one of India's top heart surgeons.
Rather, the existing ones should be implemented speedily to clean up the mess.
'Maharashtra has 34,000 active cases, of which 24,000 are asymptomatic, and hence need no medicines but are under quarantine.' '9,500 cases are showing mild to severe symptoms.' 'While 1,200 are seriously ill, only 200 of them are on ventilator support.' 'Let those claiming that the situation in the state has gone out of control, look at these numbers objectively before damaging the state's reputation for political gains.'
'Having a voice at the table means the other side has to show up to listen. It became clear that wouldn't happen,' says actor Maulik Pancholy, one of the 10 members who resigned from the US president's advisory commission on Asian Americans.
To the extent that monetary variables affect investment, the weather, thus, looks far less clement.
Even smaller companies like Torrent Pharma and Alembic file five to 10 ANDAs every year.
Shameem Akthar outlines four lifestyle errors that lead to hair fall and suggests remedies.
Even in this season of political-peeing-on-lampposts, Rahul Gandhi's statement takes the cake (with due apologies to another astute observer of poverty, the much late Mary Antoinette).
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat, and his Republican counterpart, Mitch McConnell, ended a day of constant talks with optimistic proclamations, as details leaked out of the pact they were negotiating.
'If the RSS should be saluted for choosing such a scholarly statesman to address its highly trained cadre, one must also praise Pranab Da's sagacity for having gracefully accepting the invitation, thus disapproving any ideological apartheid,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.
Public bicycle-sharing systems are entering this untapped market.
'I might die a little earlier than others, but I have time to finish off unfinished businesses.'
Business of retail, food and beverages at duty-free shops in India was estimated to have a potential of $3.5 billion by 2021.
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From an idea inititated in a hostel room, Hearing Plus went on to become a national chain of hearing treatment clinics.
In order to make your life a tad easier, here are some pointers on what needs to be done with inheritance of credit card debt.
A daughter's ode to her mother.
Armed with deep customer knowledge, low operational overheads, new funding opportunities and help from online marketplaces, the local brand is turning David to every Goliath that steps into its neighbourhood, says T E Narasimhan.
Many of us commit these generic mistakes which can turn our insurance buying decision futile, says Shikha Verma
An analysis of the National Housing Bank's Residex shows from 2007 to now, almost all tier-II cities have seen their residential property prices appreciate by 45-120 per cent.
Tamil Nadu has the most efficient and effective cadaver transplant programme in India.
'Today, everybody is on the computer, everybody on the mobile.' 'There is very less physical activity.' 'The treatment most effective in reducing heart disease is exercise.' 'It is very, very, important.'
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