News for 'All India Institute of Medical Science'

Reduce 10% oil intake: Modi's tips for battling obesity

Reduce 10% oil intake: Modi's tips for battling obesity

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast, urged people to reduce their oil intake by 10% as a step towards fighting obesity. He highlighted the rising obesity rates in India and globally, emphasizing the need for healthier lifestyles. Modi also shared messages from Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and boxer Nikhat Zareen, who urged people to adopt healthy habits and avoid fried food. Cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Shetty highlighted the medical seriousness of obesity and linked it to excessive carbohydrate intake and oil consumption. Modi concluded by challenging 10 people to reduce their oil intake and pass the challenge on to 10 others.

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The top court said that the medical examination of Raju be videographed and report be sent in sealed cover to the top court.

4 AIIMS doctors move HC against reservation policy

4 AIIMS doctors move HC against reservation policy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2007

The Delhi High Court has issued noticed to AIIMS, Medical Council of India and the Centre on a petition filed by the doctors.

10 lakh patients treated so far under Ayushman Bharat

10 lakh patients treated so far under Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Goyal also said the government has been providing cheaper drugs through Jan Aushadhi stores.

Expert Speak: How To Sleep Better

Expert Speak: How To Sleep Better

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'You should keep your sleep time and wake up time fixed.' 'Avoid caffeine-containing drinks after 5 pm.' 'Avoid a heavy dinner.' 'Avoid alcohol or any stimulants, like nicotine.'

India logs 227 new Covid cases, active count rises to 3,424

India logs 227 new Covid cases, active count rises to 3,424

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,693 with two fatalities with one reconciled by Kerala and one death reported in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Vikas, Vishal Yadav's hospital trips unreasonable: HC

Vikas, Vishal Yadav's hospital trips unreasonable: HC

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

"These are unreasonable visits. No record suggested that the treatment for TB was given to them. It appeared there was no need of their hospital visit," the HC bench said, while going through the records which stated that Vishal visited Batra Hospital more than 40 times, while Vikas went to AIIMS for over 80 times.

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With a view to streamline treatment facilities for MPs, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has come up with a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) that include providing a nodal officer to coordinate and facilitate medical care arrangements.

Covid third wave may not come if...: AIIMS director

Covid third wave may not come if...: AIIMS director

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

If people are careful and India is able to vaccinate a large number of population, then the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic may not even come, said All India Institute of Medical Sciences Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Thursday.

Doctors resorting to strike illegal: Delhi HC

Doctors resorting to strike illegal: Delhi HC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

The Delhi high court on Monday held that doctors of government hospitals are not allowed to go on strike and directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences authorities to find out and punish those medical practitioners who had resorted to such a method of protest in recent years.

OBC quota in medical education is Modi's masterstroke

OBC quota in medical education is Modi's masterstroke

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

This step by the Modi government is in the right direction and will go a long way in safeguarding the interests of socially and economically backward communities, asserts Professor T V Kattimani, Vice-Chancellor, Central Tribal University, Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram.

Dom's Take: Death of An Actor

Dom's Take: Death of An Actor

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Dominic Xavier recalls the media mayhem unleashed after the actor took his life and the bizarre role central agencies continue to play in the case.

Medtronic plans R&D alliances

Medtronic plans R&D alliances

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

An advice to medicos -- quit smoking

An advice to medicos -- quit smoking

Rediff.com17 May 2007

35 per cent of medical students surveyed were found to be 'nicotine-dependent'!

Guj: Forensic experts reconstruct Ishrat encounter

Guj: Forensic experts reconstruct Ishrat encounter

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The Special Investigation Team probing the 2004 police encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others, along with forensic experts, on Thursday reconstructed the events that took place on the day of the incident at the original site near Kotarpur area of the city. SIT chairman Satyapal Singh said that a eleven-member team from the All India Institute of Medical Science and Central Forensic Science Laboratory, New Delhi, was helping them in reconstruction and collection of data.

Amitabh takes on Ramadoss again

Amitabh takes on Ramadoss again

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Friday utilised the reinstatement of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Director P Venugopal to take another dig at Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss, with whom the actor had had a war of words over on-screen smoking. "Minister Ramadoss has had a bad day today," Bachchan said in his blog. The Bollywood superstar had hit out at the Union Health Minister earlier in his blog.

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.'

Terror victim Kashmir doctor succumbs to injuries

Terror victim Kashmir doctor succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Kashmir Valley's leading cardiologist Dr Sheikh Jalal who was critically wounded in a militant attack on July 19, succumbed on Saturday morning in All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi where he had been shifted for specialised treatment.

Amputated girl athlete being flown to Delhi

Amputated girl athlete being flown to Delhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

The decision followed detection of a serious infection for which she underwent a second round of surgery at the King George's Medical College under Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in Lucknow on Sunday.

Mute response to AIIMS medicos strike

Mute response to AIIMS medicos strike

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

The strike called by All-India Institute of Medical Science doctors in protest against the passage of a bill restricting the retirement age of its director at 65 years saw muted response with the medicos backing institution head P Venugopal abstaining from work while those opposing him attending OPD and other services.

BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its manifesto for the November 17 Madhya Pradesh elections promising MSP for wheat at Rs 2,700 per quintal and paddy at Rs 3,100 and houses for beneficiaries of the state's flagship scheme 'Ladli Bahna'.

Faced discrimination in college? Tell us!

Faced discrimination in college? Tell us!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Have you experienced discrimination in your college or educational institution because of your caste? How did you cope with the incident? Did you break down, weep, or did you stand your ground and face the offenders with courage and grace? Speak up!

One-third of Indians, including children, have fatty liver, says AIIMS study

One-third of Indians, including children, have fatty liver, says AIIMS study

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

A recent AIIMS study, which analysed published reports on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in India, states that over one-third (38 per cent) of Indians have fatty liver or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Rajnath Singh admitted in AIIMS

Rajnath Singh admitted in AIIMS

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Home Minister Rajnath Singh was on Wednesday admitted in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences with complaints of pain in his lower abdomen, sources close to him said.

Suresh Kalmadi discharged from AIIMS

Suresh Kalmadi discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi was discharged on Thursday evening from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, where he underwent several tests for memory-related disorder dementia. Lodged in Tihar jail for nearly three months in connection with the multi-crore Commonwealth Games scam, 67-year-old Kalmadi was admitted to AIIMS for a medical check-up on August 1.

U'khand receptionist murder: Family refuses to perform last rites

U'khand receptionist murder: Family refuses to perform last rites

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Bhandari's body was recovered from the Cheela canal close to Rishikesh early on Saturday, six days after her parents found her missing from her room.

Gang rape: AIIMS doctor testify against 5 adult accused

Gang rape: AIIMS doctor testify against 5 adult accused

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Two doctors from AIIMS, who had conducted the medical test of the five adult accused in the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus here on December 16, on Friday testified before the fast track court.

'Gross injustice against SC doctors in AIIMS'

'Gross injustice against SC doctors in AIIMS'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The commission, probing allegations of discrimination against SC students and doctors, said the premier institute had been following an 'illegal reservation policy' and sought its amendment.

Dom's Take: And Justice for Rhea

Dom's Take: And Justice for Rhea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The many horrors a young woman -- whose only mistake appears to be loving a troubled young man -- endured makes for a gritty Bollywood film, notes Dominic Xavier. Hopefully, one that will bring Rhea some meagre measure of closure for her inhuman ordeal and shame all those who hounded her relentlessly, merely for the sake of their personal agendas.

Battered baby undergoes second surgery, remains critical

Battered baby undergoes second surgery, remains critical

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Monday conducted another life saving surgery on the battered two-year-old girl child Falak, who still remains in a critical condition.

AIIMS server down for second day, various agencies probe

AIIMS server down for second day, various agencies probe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Various government agencies are probing an incident of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi's server remaining out of service for the second consecutive day.

President's health improving after bypass surgery, shifted out of ICU

President's health improving after bypass surgery, shifted out of ICU

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The President had undergone bypass surgery at AIIMS hospital on March 30.

Records of 320,000 patients on AYUSH Jharkhand hacked

Records of 320,000 patients on AYUSH Jharkhand hacked

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

CloudSEK in its report also warned that the leaked data could enable account takeovers.

New Delhi: Resident doctors join strike

New Delhi: Resident doctors join strike

Rediff.com13 May 2006

Resident doctors of AIIMS and Safdarjung have joined the strike.

Amar Singh discharged from hospital

Amar Singh discharged from hospital

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

After being discharged, 55-year-old Singh said he would seek the permission of the court hearing the case to visit Singapore for treatment.

SC directs Centre to bring conjoint twins at AIIMS

SC directs Centre to bring conjoint twins at AIIMS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to bring two teenaged conjoint twins from Bihar by air ambulance to Delhi for treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Protests continue over 5-yr-old's rape; PM makes an appeal

Protests continue over 5-yr-old's rape; PM makes an appeal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Protesters on Sunday gathered outside Police Headquarters and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for the second day to express solidarity with the five-year-old girl who was raped by her neighbour and demanded the resignation of Commissioner Neeraj Kumar

Cong slams Mandaviya for visiting Manmohan Singh with photographer

Cong slams Mandaviya for visiting Manmohan Singh with photographer

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The Congress' attack came after former prime minister Manmohan Singh's daughter, Daman Singh, accused the minister of getting a photographer against the wishes of the family.

AIIMS docs carry out first robotic surgery

AIIMS docs carry out first robotic surgery

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences claimed on Wednesday that they carried out the world's first robotic surgery to remove a tumour in the bladder which was leading to hypertension in the patient.

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or "gomutra." Kamakoti, while speaking at an event celebrating Maatu Pongal (a festival dedicated to cows and bulls), cited an anecdote about a sanyasi who was cured of a fever by consuming gomutra. He also claimed that gomutra has "anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and digestive properties." The remark has been widely condemned by rationalist organizations, political leaders, and medical professionals who have criticized Kamakoti's statements as "pseudoscience" and "regressive." The controversy highlights the ongoing debate in India around traditional beliefs and scientific evidence.