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Govt is with doctors, says Shah amid attacks on medics

Govt is with doctors, says Shah amid attacks on medics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The home minister appealed to them to not do even a symbolic protest as the government is with the doctors, the official said.

Women battalion needed to tackle Manipur's vigilante group: Officials

Women battalion needed to tackle Manipur's vigilante group: Officials

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The Assam Rifles has a skeletal presence of women and the officials feel that they are not trained for a law-and-order situation.

Won't allow sale of Ramdev's Coronil without certification: Maha min

Won't allow sale of Ramdev's Coronil without certification: Maha min

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Deshmukh said on Twitter that it was "highly deplorable" that two senior Union ministers endorsed the drug.

NMC stays generic drugs rule for doctors, bar on endorsing drugs

NMC stays generic drugs rule for doctors, bar on endorsing drugs

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Members of the IMA and IPA had met Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday and expressed their concerns over the regulations.

Second Covid booster shot not on govt agenda now: Sources

Second Covid booster shot not on govt agenda now: Sources

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A fourth COVID shot is unwarranted at the moment as most people in the country are yet to receive their third dose, they said.

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Rediff.com10 May 2023

A 23-year-old doctor was stabbed to death on Wednesday at a taluk hospital in Kottarakkara area of Kollam district in Kerala allegedly by a man, a school teacher under suspension, who was brought there by police after being involved in a fight with his family members.

Ramdev moves SC against FIRs over his allopathy remarks

Ramdev moves SC against FIRs over his allopathy remarks

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

In a video, Ramdev was allegedly heard saying, "Allopathy is a stupid science and medicines such as Remdesivir, Fabiflu, and other drugs approved by the Drugs Controller General of India have failed to treat COVID-19 patients." His remarks caused massive outrage and the IMA sent over a legal notice to him.

'Cops ransacking hospitals is unimaginable'

'Cops ransacking hospitals is unimaginable'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'The police is there to protect Indian citizens, but now we have cops entering the hospitals and ransacking even the ICUs.'

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'If I talk about my parents' sacrifices, this conversation will never end,' says Lieutenant Loveneet Singh.

SC raps Ramdev for criticising allopathy, doctors

SC raps Ramdev for criticising allopathy, doctors

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The SC bench said that the Yog Guru cannot "abuse the doctors and the systems (of treatment)..It is better to restrain him".

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Kejriwal bats for Bharat Ratna for doctors who fought COVID

Kejriwal bats for Bharat Ratna for doctors who fought COVID

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

As many as 730 doctors have succumbed to coronavirus infection during the second wave, according to data available by the Indian Medical Association in mid-June.

IMA demands apology from Ramadoss

IMA demands apology from Ramadoss

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

At a meeting last week, Ramadoss allegedly said that a doctor from Bihar was the sole reason for the de-recognition of the MBBS degree by United Kingdom. "We demanded that Ramadoss substantiate his charges or be dismissed for his remarks. The remark not only hurt the sentiments of doctors from Bihar but also crores of Biharis," Dr Ajay Kumar, national president of IMA, told rediff.com on Wednesday.

Raut backtracks on 'compounders better than docs'

Raut backtracks on 'compounders better than docs'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

I have not insulted anybody, and I especially cannot insult the doctors, Raut said.

With face masks on, 333 officers join Indian Army

With face masks on, 333 officers join Indian Army

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, for the first time guardians of the cadets were not invited in order to avoid crowding. Wearing a face mask, Army Chief General M M Naravane reviewed the Passing Out Parade of 423 officers including 90 Gentleman Cadets from nine friendly foreign countries.

'This government wants a modern medicine-mukt Bharat'

'This government wants a modern medicine-mukt Bharat'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'If the National Medical Commission Bill is introduced, it will destroy the system of modern medicine.'

Is Modi Nervous About Manipur?

Is Modi Nervous About Manipur?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

By comparing I.N.D.IA. with banned terror outfits, Modi has exhibited the kind of nervousness never ever associated with him even at the height of the Gujarat riots, and certainly since his prime ministerial days, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Can medical colleges accommodate these students?'

'Can medical colleges accommodate these students?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'The staff student ratio in Kerala medical colleges is already compromised as in the last few years, the Kerala government has taken a decision to admit maximum number of students in all the medical colleges.'

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Rediff.com24 May 2021

However, he also said traditional ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy have also controlled and provided permanent solution to several complex diseases like blood pressure, thyroid, sugar, arthritis, hepatitis and asthma.

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

It is for the second consecutive year that the yatra is not being held due to the pandemic.

Ukraine Returned Students Seek Secure Future

Ukraine Returned Students Seek Secure Future

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

National Medical Commission regulations prohibit Indian medical students overseas to transfer programmes from one university to another mid-way.

Vardhan asks Ramdev to withdraw remarks on allopathy

Vardhan asks Ramdev to withdraw remarks on allopathy

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Vardhan said that allopathic medicines have saved lives of crores and comments that it is responsible for death of lakhs is "extremely unfortunate".

Vardhan calls for action against assaults on doctors

Vardhan calls for action against assaults on doctors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Expressing deep concern over the recent act of violence against doctors, Vardhan stated that incidents of assault on doctors are reported from different parts of the country and this leads to sudden strike by doctors, gravely affecting the healthcare services.

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'He was a sentimental man, but his commitment to the Olive Green always came before anything else, including his family.' A fascinating excerpt from Rachna Bisht Rawat's Bipin: The Man Behind The Uniform.

Why Nitish-Tejashwi Sacked 81 Doctors

Why Nitish-Tejashwi Sacked 81 Doctors

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Some doctors were absent from duty for 20 years, others for 15, some for 12. About 64 doctors remained absent from duty for more than five years.

Satyam's V Aggarwal wins IMA award

Satyam's V Aggarwal wins IMA award

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Virender Aggarwal, chief of Satyam Computer Services, Asia Pacific, became the first Indian to receive the prestigious International Management Action Award of Singapore.

BCCI chief Ganguly hopeful IPL 2022 will be held in India

BCCI chief Ganguly hopeful IPL 2022 will be held in India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly expects next year's Indian Premier League (IPL) to be played in the country after the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to stage the second half of this year's tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

COVID-19 patient 'tied' to hospital bed over non-payment, probe ordered

COVID-19 patient 'tied' to hospital bed over non-payment, probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

However, City Hospital director Dr Varun Bajaj said the 65-year-old patient, who is claimed to be around 80 years old in media reports, was discharged on Friday 'without taking the due amount'. "The patient was having intestinal problems and in order to administer the medicine, his legs were tied to the bed while his hands were held by his family during the process," Bajaj claimed.

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"Provide enough infrastructure and money to carry out surveillance and set up a robust routine surveillance machinery for the country to monitor any and every infectious disease'

Aamir defamed, demoralised us; must say sorry: IMA

Aamir defamed, demoralised us; must say sorry: IMA

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

The Indian Medical Association on Saturday demanded an immediate apology from actor Aamir Khan accusing him of having defamed the medical profession in the May 27 episode of his TV show Satyamev Jayate and warned him of legal action if he did not do so.

Bihar doctor untraced; IMA calls meeting

Bihar doctor untraced; IMA calls meeting

Rediff.com20 May 2003

The opposition has called for a Patna bandh on Wednesday to protest against the increase in abductions.

'25 doctors have died in 16-17 days'

'25 doctors have died in 16-17 days'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'The available workforce is getting depleted.' 'We need to appoint doctors and frontline health workers immediately.'

Ramdev's volte-face: Will take vaccine; calls doctors 'God's envoys'

Ramdev's volte-face: Will take vaccine; calls doctors 'God's envoys'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Yoga guru Ramdev, who had said he does not need the Covid vaccine as he has protection of yoga and Ayurveda, on Thursday did a somersault, saying he will soon get the jab and described doctors as 'God's envoys on earth'.

Omicron BA.2 will not lead to another Covid surge in India, says expert

Omicron BA.2 will not lead to another Covid surge in India, says expert

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

"It will not cause another surge. BA.2 is not capable of infecting people who had BA.1. It's not a new virus or strain. BA.2 is a sub-lineage of Omicron," Dr Jayadevan said.

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Major Prafulla Menezes (retd), Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Singh's wife, and young daughter Preet Kaur pay homage to a husband and father, whose services to the motherland, will always be remembered, never forgotten.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

5-day strike ends, Maharashtra resident doctors resume duty

5-day strike ends, Maharashtra resident doctors resume duty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The doctors called off their five-day strike after Fadnavis on Friday gave an ultimatum to striking resident doctors to resume duty or face legal action.

When the country's doctors went on strike

When the country's doctors went on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Resident Doctors' Association of the AIIMS in Delhi, which earlier decided not to join the strike, announced withdrawal of all non-essential services from noon after a junior doctor at its trauma centre was assaulted in the early hours of Monday.

SC allows women to take NDA entrance exam, asks UPSC to issue notification

SC allows women to take NDA entrance exam, asks UPSC to issue notification

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The Air Force and Navy have acted in a more liberal way. However, in the Army, you kept giving them a five-five year's job and never gave permanent commission till the verdict of the Supreme Court. If you are introducing women in the Army then why do you create a bar in NDA," the SC said.

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Major Beena Tiwari was the only woman in the 99-member medical team at the Indian Army's field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey.