News for 'Health System Strengthening'

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Some of the key proposals of the agenda relate to transforming the banking sector, addressing agrarian distress, countering hate crimes and discrimination, and spurring employment generation.

Govt to encourage FDI to create jobs, assets

Govt to encourage FDI to create jobs, assets

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The President said that for rapid creation of jobs in the manufacturing sector, the government will strategically promote labour-intensive manufacturing.

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'We'll have to live with branches for some time'

'We'll have to live with branches for some time'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'67 per cent of our transactions happen digitally and about 93 per cent of transactions happen outside the branch.' 'Despite that, there is ample scope for promoting banking-related activities in branches.' 'So, for some time, we will have to, probably, live with the same structure.'

'Nobody can say when the COVID-19 curve will flatten'

'Nobody can say when the COVID-19 curve will flatten'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'This virus came in December 2019 and how this virus is going to behave in October and November, we don't know yet.'

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Indian High Commission made its displeasure known despite the British government earlier reiterating that the three New Delhi laws on agricultural reform were a "domestic matter".

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Two men came on a motorcycle and threw a grenade in front of the shopping mall at arterial R G Baruah Road just opposite the zoo around 8 pm.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

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.

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The defence minister clearly asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints to enhance the capability of the Army and meeting its other requirements.

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'This is a tragedy that must be stopped.'

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Biden, 77, who served as vice president of the US for eight years from January 2009 to January 2017, would deliver his acceptance speech on Thursday.

How Arjan maintains his 6 Pack Abs

How Arjan maintains his 6 Pack Abs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Actor Arjan Bajwa shares his diet and fitness secrets.

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven lauded India as 'global power' and said the two countries are a 'perfect match'.

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Trump was good for world peace. He didn't start a war anywhere, which is not something that can be said for most of his predecessors, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

GSAT-15, India's latest communications satellite, launched successfully

GSAT-15, India's latest communications satellite, launched successfully

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A high power satellite, GSAT-15 is being inducted into the INSAT/GSAT system. GSAT-15 carries a total of 24 communication transponders in Ku-band as well as a GPS-Aided GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) payload operating in L1 and L5 bands.

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'The government lights lamps for nurses but when we demand what's due for us, they don't listen at all.'

NHRC to look into cases of Muzaffarnagar riots

NHRC to look into cases of Muzaffarnagar riots

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

The National Human Rights Commission will look into cases of communal riots in Muzaffarnagar once the situation returns to normal, NHRC Chairperson K G Balakrishnan said.

Why you should not stop drinking milk

Why you should not stop drinking milk

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Stopped drinking milk? Kavita Devgan gives you 8 reasons to start again.

Lupin to buy 21 products of Japan's Shionogi for Rs 1,000 cr

Lupin to buy 21 products of Japan's Shionogi for Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

This acquisition marks Lupin's foray into the Japanese branded market in-line with aspirations to build business globally.

Steps that govt must take to help India's ailing healthcare

Steps that govt must take to help India's ailing healthcare

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

China's Xiaomi to unveil its first India-made phone on Monday

WH denounces 'coward' senators for rejecting gun control bills

WH denounces 'coward' senators for rejecting gun control bills

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Four bills -- two proposed by Republicans and two by Democrats -- went down to defeat in the US Senate late on Monday.

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'This is a critical story that Modi seems to grasp far better -- almost instinctively -- in comparison with most of his predecessors as prime ministers,' notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The national capital woke up on Tuesday morning to 'severe' air quality under a blanket of thick haze, as pollution levels breached the permissible standards by multiple times.

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'What proportion of the people require the vaccine for us to manage this entire COVID-19 situation?'

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

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.

How India can get back on high growth path

How India can get back on high growth path

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'The revival of household savings and investment is the litmus test of whether we are on the road to recovery,' says Nitin Desai.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

How to protect your body from air pollution

How to protect your body from air pollution

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Kamal Meattle and Barun Aggarwal guide us on the protective measures we can introduce in our daily lives to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of air pollution.

Top foods to help fight depression

Top foods to help fight depression

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Your choice of food could be a better option than popping anti-depressants.

'Priyanka will take call on whether to fight poll or not'

'Priyanka will take call on whether to fight poll or not'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rahul said his party's soon-to-be released manifesto will reflect the people's voice and not just one man's view.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

How Shreyas Shibulal plans to disrupt EV space

How Shreyas Shibulal plans to disrupt EV space

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Lightning Logistics, Shreyas Shibulal's start-up, rents out electric scooters along with the riders for last mile delivery.

What the India-US joint statement says

What the India-US joint statement says

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Here is the full text of the joint statement issued by India and the US.

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

India has achieved 100 per cent electrical connectivity, but 100 per cent electrification remains a long-drawn task, says Shreya Jai.

Old brand, Modern plans

Old brand, Modern plans

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Can Everstone overcome the challenges that previous owner HUL could not, as it tries to rebuild Brand Modern?

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Rediff.com12 May 2020

During his interaction with the chief ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that more economic activities would resume; he also said that zone identification may be left to the states.

8 reasons why you experience pain during sex

8 reasons why you experience pain during sex

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The discrepancy in the size of the penis and the vagina may at times lead to the discomfort and pain during intercourse.

Sizzling! 2016 now looks dead set to become the hottest year on record

Sizzling! 2016 now looks dead set to become the hottest year on record

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The World Meteorological Organisation assessment which was released on Monday in Marrakech, Morocco said that 2016's global temperatures are approximately 1.2 C above pre-industrial levels.

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From reiterating his commitment to build the border wall to protecting the American way of life from terrorist threats, President Donald Trump outlined his vision for the United States of America