News for 'Apollo'

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.

Jaya holds Cauvery review meet at hospital, dictates message for Siddaramaiah

Jaya holds Cauvery review meet at hospital, dictates message for Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday convened a meeting at her room in the Apollo Hospital in Chennai to discuss the interim directions issued by the Supreme Court on the Cauvery issue.

Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital

Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The 86-year-old thespian was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Indraprasth Apollo Hospital late Thursday night, hospital sources said.

Padma Bhushan for Aamir, Padma Shri for Sehwag

Padma Bhushan for Aamir, Padma Shri for Sehwag

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been selected for the 'Padma Bhushan' award on the occasion of 60th Republic Day.

Jessica Lal case: 11-year-long battle for justice

Jessica Lal case: 11-year-long battle for justice

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Chronology of events in the Jessica Lal murder case

Now company health insurance post-retirement too

Now company health insurance post-retirement too

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Firm offers no-pain switch from company cover.

Delhi: State of 5 exposed to radiation critical

Delhi: State of 5 exposed to radiation critical

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Admitted to Apollo Hospital on April 4, which informed the government that he had suffered radiation, doctors said, the scrap dealer Deepak Jain's bone marrow is significantly suppressed and his condition continues to be serious.

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

New research reveals much more water on moon

New research reveals much more water on moon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

A US-led team has found that there is at least 100 times more water in the moon's minerals that was previously believed -- in fact, the scientists have based its findings on an analysis of the mineral apatite in lunar rocks picked up by Apollo space missions and in lunar meteorite found in Africa.

'After two months it will come down'

'After two months it will come down'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, "The strategy of containment is important."

Fans mourn Michael Jackson's demise

Fans mourn Michael Jackson's demise

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Shock and disbelief at the death of Michael Jackson.

2 held for spreading rumours about Jaya's health

2 held for spreading rumours about Jaya's health

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The arrests were made following a complaint by an AIADMK woman worker.

Mediclaim: Can you claim money for medical tests?

Mediclaim: Can you claim money for medical tests?

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Health insurance expert Harsh Roongta answers queries sent by readers on various aspects of mediclaim.

Former AG Milon K Banerji dies

Former AG Milon K Banerji dies

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Banerji breathed his last around 3:30 am at the hospital. His last rites will be performed on Wednesday evening at Lodhi Road electric crematorium in New Delhi.

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'I had no idea that behind the charming, ever smiling Goan faces, there is so much complexity and history!' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Saline Rao': The man behind the kidney racket

'Saline Rao': The man behind the kidney racket

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

How did a small-time businessman from Hyderabad come to mastermind the kidney racket?

How nuke sub Arihant will transform the navy

How nuke sub Arihant will transform the navy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

India's first nuclear-powered submarine marks the start of navy deployments and reforms that will catapult it into the league of serious maritime powers, reports Ajai Shukla

Jayalalithaa 'constantly monitored'; Kerala Guv, CM visit hospital

Jayalalithaa 'constantly monitored'; Kerala Guv, CM visit hospital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The hospital, where the AIADMK general secretary was admitted on September 22 after she complained of fever and dehydration, said she was "constantly being monitored".

Pro-Telangana student cremated amid high tension

Pro-Telangana student cremated amid high tension

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

Singapuram Yadaiah, the 19-year-old who died on Sunday after his self-immolation on the Osmania University campus, was cremated amid high tension in his village Nagaram in Ranga Reddy district.

AP Agri officer blames TDP MLA for suicide

AP Agri officer blames TDP MLA for suicide

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

An agriculture officer, who attempted suicide by immolating herself four days ago, succumbed to her burns in a hospital in Hyderabad on Sunday. Rajeswari, posted as the mandal agriculture officer at Devarakadra in Mahbubnagar district, attempted suicide after she was allegedly humiliated by local MLA Seeta Dayakar Reddy of the Telugu Desam Party over distribution of relief to flood victims in a meeting.

Healthcare is a big opportunity in India

Healthcare is a big opportunity in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The burgeoning Indian market, if handled smartly, offers a challenging opportunity for value creation.

Jaitley suffering from kidney ailment, may undergo transplant

Jaitley suffering from kidney ailment, may undergo transplant

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'I am being treated for kidney related problems and certain infections that I have contracted,' he said in a tweet.

Mani Ratnam hospitalised

Mani Ratnam hospitalised

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Noted film director Mani Ratnam was hospitalised in Chennai last night following breathing difficulty and dizziness. He also complained of discomfort in the chest.

Delhi hospital refuses to treat swine flu patients

Delhi hospital refuses to treat swine flu patients

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Apollo, a major corporate hospital, turned away swine flu patients but later said it would try to create separate isolation wards outside their existing facilities to treat those afflicted by the disease.

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

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

PhonePe eyes $50 billion in transactions in 2019

PhonePe eyes $50 billion in transactions in 2019

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

PhonePe via Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) plans to get into a number of new verticals, including fee payments in schools and colleges, payments at hospitals and other services

Carlyle in talks to buy 28% stake in Trehan's hospital

Carlyle in talks to buy 28% stake in Trehan's hospital

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Global private equity (PE) major Carlyle is in talks with renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan to acquire a minority stake in his Gurgaon-based multi-super speciality hospital, Medanta -The Medicity.

Karnataka Congress MLA files assault complaint against colleague

Karnataka Congress MLA files assault complaint against colleague

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A case of attempt to murder was registered on Monday against Congress MLA J N Ganesh in connection with the alleged brawl with lawmaker colleague Anand Singh at a resort, police said.

States woo firms to run hospitals

States woo firms to run hospitals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Several Indian states including Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar are offering their hospitals to the private sector to manage. This has elicited immediate positive reactions from private sector hospital chains - among them Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals and Wockhardt Hospitals.

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Since last month, the realty (down 23%), auto (down 16%) and finance (down 14%) indices have underperformed the market by falling over 13%, as against 8% decline in the benchmark indices

Rahul visits DMK chief Karunanidhi at Chennai hospital

Rahul visits DMK chief Karunanidhi at Chennai hospital

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

"I just met him, I wanted to personally wish him a speedy recovery. I was very happy to see that he is doing well and the doctors told me that he is going to go home pretty soon and that is good news," said the Congress vice president after meeting the 92-year-old leader.

Ashlee Madhukar: A talent to watch out for

Ashlee Madhukar: A talent to watch out for

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The 17-year-old Indian American who sings pop, and gospel and has written and composed 15 songs in pop style, won second place, singing Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' at New York's famed Apollo Theatre's amateur talent contest.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Any NGO critical of the government is unlikely to receive a green signal. The new amendment will leave NGOs vulnerable to harassment. It was the NGO sector that helped provide compassion and food to millions of people during the lockdown. The new Bill will render such cooperation and camaraderie impossible in future, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Medical tourism set to be in the pink of health

Medical tourism set to be in the pink of health

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

After the advent of the US Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, US insurance companies plan to encourage medical tourism.

Hospital chains eye robust growth

Hospital chains eye robust growth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

The sector has expansion plans worth more than Rs 2,000 crore to increase their bed strength in response to robust demand. Fortis, which now manages 3,000 beds with a network of 26 hospitals, is planning to double capacity by 2012 with 40 hospitals. Apollo Hospitals, which has 7,500 beds in 43 hospitals in India and overseas, plans to add 2,000 beds in two years. Meanwhile, the 17-hospital Wockhardt chain will soon add hospitals at Kolkata, Mumbai and at Nasik in Maharashtra.

Of tech and affordable healthcare for rural India

Of tech and affordable healthcare for rural India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Guest speakers Dr Prathap C Reddy, Apollo Hospitals chairman, and Balvinder Singh Kalsi, DuPont India CEO, both felt that Indian villagers were ready and willing to adapt and experiment with technology if this route was chosen to provide them with access to healthcare.

Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia

Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

The torch relay for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics got underway on Thursday, with the sun's rays igniting the silver torch during a brief break in the clouds at the ancient Olympic stadium.