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Dasmunsi's condition remains critical

Dasmunsi's condition remains critical

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

"His medical condition is the same. He continues to remain critical and on life support," said Dr Vineet Suri, consultant, neurology, Indraprastha Apollo hospital.

The Different Faces of Sylvester Stallone

The Different Faces of Sylvester Stallone

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Sly through the years, from The Party at Kitty and Stud to Creed.

COVID-19: Govt panel recommends capping private hospitals' rates

COVID-19: Govt panel recommends capping private hospitals' rates

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The committee has recommended Rs 8,000-10,000, Rs 13,000-15,000, and Rs 15,000-18,000 including PPE costs for isolation beds, and ICUs with or without ventilator, respectively, to all hospitals. Currently, hospitals are charging Rs 24,000-25,000, Rs 34,000-43,000 & Rs 44,000-54,000 (excluding PPE cost).

Ex-PM VP Singh passes away

Ex-PM VP Singh passes away

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Former Prime Minister V P Singh, who formed the first non-Congress coalition government at the Centre dethroning Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress in the 1989 elections, died In New Delhi on Thursday after prolonged illness.

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Messages of congratulations, doctors posing with a victory sign for the media with their infectious smiles -- visible even under the cover of mask -- and the many 'just got jabbed' selfie by the health workers, it was a rare and happy day at the BLK hospital, which has witnessed many dreary days in the past due to the ongoing pandemic.

Govt has received 3 bids for BPCL: Oil minister

Govt has received 3 bids for BPCL: Oil minister

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The government has received three preliminary bids for buying of controlling stake in India's second-largest fuel retailer Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday. Mining-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta had on November 18 confirmed putting in an expression of interest (EoI) for buying the government's 52.98 per cent stake in BPCL. The other two bidders are said to be global funds, one of them being Apollo Global Management.

I&B minister Dasmunsi still on life support

I&B minister Dasmunsi still on life support

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

"His condition is the same as it was on Sunday. He is still critical and on life support system," said Dr Vineet Suri, consultant, neurology, Apollo hospital. 62-year-old Dasmunsi had suffered a severe heart attack on October 13 and was admitted to AIIMS. On October 20, he was shifted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital for further neurological treatment.

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Apollo Hospitals Educational Trust's admission notice for the year 2008 for Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery.

We will make India the global healthcare destinati

We will make India the global healthcare destinati

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Dr Reddy of Apollo Hospitals says he has plans to make India the healthcare destination of the world by attracting people.

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, it said.

Mumbai won't submerge, believe Indian scientists: Govt

Mumbai won't submerge, believe Indian scientists: Govt

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The minister said that the available data and model studies do not indicate inundation in a major part of southern Mumbai occurring at least once a year during 2040-50, as published in an international study report.

Citibank to offer specialised health insurance services

Citibank to offer specialised health insurance services

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

They combine financial protection and health and lifestyle management support for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and tumours.

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Rediff.com17 May 2021

From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or supporting the families of those who might have succumbed to the infection, several companies in India are trying to do their bit in this difficult time. Some have even widened their support net to include all stakeholders as well as an extended community. To the families of the employees it lost to Covid-19, Noida-headquartered IT services and consulting company HCL Technologies is, for instance, paying salary for a year, medical insurance for three years and extending support for their children's education for five years.

PHOTOS: 10 STRANGEST objects sent into space

PHOTOS: 10 STRANGEST objects sent into space

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Days after a coffee chain announced that it would send an espresso machine to the International Space Station so that astronauts could enjoy hot, freshly brewed coffee, Rediff.com looks back at the strangest, quirkiest items that man has sent into space.

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The Madras high court on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider its decision to convert late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai into a memorial and declared her niece and nephew as the legal heirs of her property worth several crores. A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that Veda Nilayam, located in the upmarket Poes Garden area, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.

3 CRPF officials killed, 8 injured in landmine blast in Bihar

3 CRPF officials killed, 8 injured in landmine blast in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Three Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed and eight other security officials injured on Monday when a landmine planted by Maoists in Bihar's Aurangabad district went off while it was being defused.

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

With the Apollo Hospitals chairman saying that she has recovered, the party can go back to business as usual.

At $321m, online pharmacies saw record funding in 2019

At $321m, online pharmacies saw record funding in 2019

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

In 2019 investors backed some of the major online healthcare and pharmacy retailers, with PharmEasy leading the deal list. The firm raised funds through the year to bring in around $220 million and the round is yet to be concluded, according to Venture Intelligence data.

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Staying healthy is good news for the insurance company as well since it implies lower claims. Insurance companies offer discounts anywhere between 8 And 30 per cent discount on premium.

Healthcare, India Inc's latest fad

Healthcare, India Inc's latest fad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The corporate healthcare segment may replicate the success of the Indian IT sector, say experts.

IRCTC enters top-100 m-cap league

IRCTC enters top-100 m-cap league

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

With an m-cap of Rs 31,744 crore, IRCTC stood at 96th position in the overall market capitalisation ranking, the BSE data shows.

2nd dry run of vaccine: Vardhan reviews preparations across states

2nd dry run of vaccine: Vardhan reviews preparations across states

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday sought keen oversight and personal indulgence of health ministers, principal secretaries and additional chief secretaries of states and union territories to lead the second nationwide mock drill on the COVID-19 vaccination scheduled to be held on January 8.

Bhupathi to partner Stepanek

Bhupathi to partner Stepanek

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Apollo Tyres Ltd on Tuesday signed up the doubles team of India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic for the ATP and Gland Slam tours of 2007.

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'In a part of the world where the government tells people what not to eat and what slogans to shout and not shout, it is beneficial to develop a mentality that is science minded and therefore open-minded.' 'That is possibly why the space programme has always had support from all sides of the political divide,' says Aakar Patel.

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Aneesh Phadnis and Veena Mani find out what the manufacturers and the hospitals have to say.

Jaitley undergoes successful kidney transplant at AIIMS

Jaitley undergoes successful kidney transplant at AIIMS

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The finance minister, suffering from a kidney ailment, has been undergoing dialysis for the last one month.

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Naukri.com's Hiring Outlook Survey for 2020 reveals the jobs and sectors that saw a surge in demand during the pandemic.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Wealth through health

Wealth through health

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The traffic tells a story. During the lockdown, it took 45 minutes to zip through the deserted 35-km stretch from Chennai to reach the automobile heart of Sriperumbudur-Oragadam, where the big names of the car industry - Hyundai Motor India, Renault-Nissan India, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Apollo Tyres, and Royal Enfield - are based.

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

Stocks: Some hidden gems

Stocks: Some hidden gems

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Investment analyst Ashish Chugh discusses his views on Apollo Sindhoori Capital and JBM Auto.

Jayalalithaa 'continues to be under constant monitoring,' says latest hospital bulletin

Jayalalithaa 'continues to be under constant monitoring,' says latest hospital bulletin

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The hospital's Chief Operating Officer Subbiah Viswanathan said in a short press release that respiratory support "is being closely watched and adjusted."

Jaitley admitted to AIIMS, to undergo surgery on Saturday

Jaitley admitted to AIIMS, to undergo surgery on Saturday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The finance minister has been suffering from a kidney ailment and skipped office since Monday.

Madras HC dismisses PIL on Jaya's health condition

Madras HC dismisses PIL on Jaya's health condition

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

When the PIL came up, the first bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul observed, "This forum should not be used for political purposes and it is a publicity interest litigation." "The hospital is already issuing health bulletins. PIL is dismissed," the court said.

How to buy diabetes insurance

How to buy diabetes insurance

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Mahavir Chopra tells you what to check before you choose a diabetes insurance plan.

What's triggering major job churns in the auto sector

What's triggering major job churns in the auto sector

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Companies have also managed to find talent created by frequent exits.

Gig employees get a helping hand from old economy

Gig employees get a helping hand from old economy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Over the past week, several unusual partnerships among start-ups, traditional businesses and hospitals have been announced, and several more are likely to materialise soon. The trend could see increased importance of gig workers, who are taking considerable risk to deliver goods to people in the time of a pandemic.