News for 'Apollo'

Indian docs, govt launch portal to share healthcare expertise

Indian docs, govt launch portal to share healthcare expertise

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The genesis of Swaasth India was during the Pravasi Bharitya Diwas (PBD 2010) in Jaipur.

Murasoli Maran dies after prolonged illness

Murasoli Maran dies after prolonged illness

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Maran, 69, a minister without portfolio in the Cabinet, is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

India's healthcare sector is in shambles: Will the govt wake up now?

India's healthcare sector is in shambles: Will the govt wake up now?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

When there is an enormous shortage of public hospitals, when state expenditure on health care is abysmally low by any international yardstick, tax money should be used to set up public hospitals, says T N Ninan.

Delhi Industries Minister Deep Chand Bandhu dies

Delhi Industries Minister Deep Chand Bandhu dies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

He died following an infection in his intestine and multi-organ failure.

Geelani shifted to Mumbai for treatment

Geelani shifted to Mumbai for treatment

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

The Hurriyat leader is suffering from suspected malignancy of kidney.

'What matters is good returns for our investors'

'What matters is good returns for our investors'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'In India, most funds have one or at most two platforms, but we are the only one which has four -- growth equity practice, real estate practice, a special situation and credit platform, and infrastructure.'

Allocate 3% of GDP to healthcare: Doctors

Allocate 3% of GDP to healthcare: Doctors

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Doctors from both government and private sectors on Wednesday appealed to the Narendra Modi-government to increase the budget allocation for the health sector from 0.9 per cent of the GDP to 3 per cent.

Govt clears 40 FDI proposals

Govt clears 40 FDI proposals

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

The government on Thursday cleared 40 foreign direct investment proposals worth Rs 501.14 crore (Rs 5.01 billion), including Rs 323.42 crore (Rs 3.23 billion) investment by Swiss major Campagnie Michelin.

M J Gopalan is dead

M J Gopalan is dead

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

He was a double international having represented the country in cricket as well as hockey.

'Even an eight year old knows what sex is'

'Even an eight year old knows what sex is'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Padam Kumar explores the materialistic psyche of today's youth in his new film, Supari.

Rolling out a new challenge

Rolling out a new challenge

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

Experts welcome euthanasia verdict; Catholic Church criticises

Experts welcome euthanasia verdict; Catholic Church criticises

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Kerala Catholic Bishop Conference president Archbishop Soosa Paikam said the verdict was "painful" and would have disastrous consequences.

Jaya, 4th Tamil Nadu CM in 5 to be hospitalised for long

Jaya, 4th Tamil Nadu CM in 5 to be hospitalised for long

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

There is no alternative for the party and the state to wait for CM Jaya to return home as CM Jaya, and make her call, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

No white paper on treatment given to Jaya: AIADMK

No white paper on treatment given to Jaya: AIADMK

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Party said the Opposition demand is a part of a 'planned campaign' against Sasikala.

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

Why independent directors go for the escape hatch

Why independent directors go for the escape hatch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'Today, according to the law, you can't even claim legal expenses when fighting a case as a non-executive director unless you are acquitted. Given how high legal expenses are, that alone is enough to scare anyone away.'

Markets end flat amid volatile trade

Markets end flat amid volatile trade

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Custodian banks are selling dollars for their foreign fund clients.

This MRI scan shows how cancer would grow in the future

This MRI scan shows how cancer would grow in the future

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

PET MRI, a new cancer screening test can detect the disease in the body with greater accuracy. It can also chart out the possible course of malignancy in the future

Who's to blame for Bhubaneswar hospital blaze? Government orders probe

Who's to blame for Bhubaneswar hospital blaze? Government orders probe

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Ravaged areas of the medical facility were sealed on Tuesday ahead of a thorough probe as the state government geared up to ensure proper treatment of patients shifted elsewhere.

Soni Sori is stable, say doctors; C'garh police deny role in attack

Soni Sori is stable, say doctors; C'garh police deny role in attack

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

As the doctors at a Delhi hospital said the condition of tribal rights activist and Aam Aadmi Party leader Soni Sori was stable and there was no threat to her life, Chhattisgarh police here denied that they had any role in the attack on her.

Going into space with Tom Hanks!

Going into space with Tom Hanks!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Women directors: 32 PSU firms non-compliant with Sebi norms

Women directors: 32 PSU firms non-compliant with Sebi norms

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

A total of 180 NSE-listed companies have not appointed a woman director.

Actor Will Smith to be pallbearer at Muhammad Ali funeral

Actor Will Smith to be pallbearer at Muhammad Ali funeral

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Actor Will Smith and former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis will be among the pallbearers for Muhammad Ali's funeral on Friday, joining a list of notable athletes, entertainers and politicians to mourn the boxing legend. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and comedian Billy Crystal were among those previously announced as participating in public events as the world grieves the loss of the boxer, showman and antiwar activist who captivated global attention in the 1960s and 1970s. One of the transcendent figures of the 20th century, Ali died on Friday at age 74. Family spokesman Bob Gunnell announced the details of the memorial services on Monday. Smith played Ali in the 2001 movie of the same name, earning an Oscar nomination and becoming a family friend. London-born Lewis, who went on to represent Canada in the Olympics, is one of three boxers along with Ali and Evander Holyfield to have held the heavyweight title three times.

Who is discharging the chief minister's functions?

Who is discharging the chief minister's functions?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

'It is certain Jayalalithaa will be in no position to attend to official business.' 'Indeed, doctors would have forbidden anything that would aggravate her condition and lead to complications,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant, advising how a Constitutional vacuum can be averted in Tamil Nadu.

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Political analyst, journalist, actor Cho Ramaswamy is dead

Political analyst, journalist, actor Cho Ramaswamy is dead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

A former BJP Rajya Sabha member Ramaswamy was ailing for some time and was in the hospital.

Amid cries of 'Amma', sea of humanity throngs Rajaji hall

Amid cries of 'Amma', sea of humanity throngs Rajaji hall

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Cries of "Amma" rent the air as a sea of humanity thronged the Rajaji Hall grounds on Tuesday to pay their last respects to AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, whose body lay in state in Chennai where normal life virtually came to a grinding halt.

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

These homes offer services that help lead a smooth retired life.

An office space odyssey

An office space odyssey

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let adversity affect their outlook on life. A Ganesh Nadar presents some of their stories.

Chennai impact: Auto plants stare at 5-day output loss

Chennai impact: Auto plants stare at 5-day output loss

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Leading tyre maker Apollo also saw a production loss of 450 tonnes till December 2.

World's most powerful rocket soars toward Mars, with a Tesla roadster as payload

World's most powerful rocket soars toward Mars, with a Tesla roadster as payload

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The rocket is the first step in Musk's ambitious dream to send humans to Mars and establish a colony on the planet.

Why bank chiefs are worried about their pay structure

Why bank chiefs are worried about their pay structure

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The RBI wants to include shares and options within the variable salary of the CEOs, proposed to be capped at 200 per cent of their fixed salary; the floor for it is 50 per cent.

Are some of the new features in your health plan worth paying for?

Are some of the new features in your health plan worth paying for?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

While the benefits offered by the new-generation products are alluring, choose a plan that offers features you may actually need in the future

What do Janet Jackson, Farah Khan, Meryl Streep have in common?

What do Janet Jackson, Farah Khan, Meryl Streep have in common?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Celebs who became mommies after they were well past 40. Janet Jackson just gave birth to her first child at 50!

SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya most powerful Indian woman in biz

SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya most powerful Indian woman in biz

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Arundhati Bhattacharya, the chairperson of country's largest bank SBI, has been named as the most-powerful woman in business in India by Fortune magazine.

India Inc displays pricing muscle in Q4

India Inc displays pricing muscle in Q4

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Premiumisation, improving demand aid realisation growth at most large firms