News for 'Indian Medical Association'

'Half-cooked doctors play havoc with patients's lives'

'Half-cooked doctors play havoc with patients's lives'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'If government thinks that they can reduce the shortage of surgeons available in rural areas by promoting mixopathy, then the consequences will be disastrous.'

3 witnesses fail to appear before TADA court in cases involving Yasin Malik

3 witnesses fail to appear before TADA court in cases involving Yasin Malik

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In the case of the killing of the IAF personnel in a terror attack in Srinagar in 1990, the court had summoned two witnesses for identification, but they could not appear citing medical reasons, Bhat said, adding that both of them had to come from outside.

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The apex medical body, IMA demanded a comprehensive central law in dealing with violence on doctors and healthcare staff, and in hospitals.

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.

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'A rigid or overly broad interpretation could lead to a chilling effect on investments and growth in sectors traditionally driven by private initiative.' 'Entrepreneurs may fear that their assets could be arbitrarily appropriated by the State under the guise of serving the 'common good' without sufficient legal safeguards.' 'The judgment thus supports a more nuanced view, one that balances individual property rights with public welfare objectives.'

Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?

Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Any dietary approach is incomplete without physical exercise.' 'Application of calorie restriction/intermittent fasting alone would lead to a decrease in muscle mass, and possibly bone mass too.'

Tamba who killed Sarabjit Singh still alive, claims senior Pak cop

Tamba who killed Sarabjit Singh still alive, claims senior Pak cop

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

But senior superintendent of police, operations, Lahore Syed Ali Raza told the Dawn newspaper that "Tamba is still alive but critically injured".

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why Drug Prices Won't Increase This Year

Why Drug Prices Won't Increase This Year

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The government has been stringent with pricing changes. Prices of 651 essential medicines came down from April 1, 2023 by 6.73 per cent with the government capping ceiling prices of these drugs.

45 pc of those who did not take booster dose got Covid in 3rd wave: Study

45 pc of those who did not take booster dose got Covid in 3rd wave: Study

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Seventy per cent of the people who received a booster dose of the Covid vaccine did not contract the disease during the third wave, according to a new study that covered nearly 6,000 people in India.

Omicron is dominant COVID-19 variant in country: Govt

Omicron is dominant COVID-19 variant in country: Govt

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

With the reporting of Omicron, a highly mutated variant of SARSCoV-2 virus and its classification as a Variant of Concern (VoC) by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Union Ministry of Health revised its 'Guidelines for international arrivals', Mandaviya said in a written reply.

1 more tested positive for Nipah in Kerala, 6 negative

1 more tested positive for Nipah in Kerala, 6 negative

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

"No one has been discharged from the isolation ward. Source of the virus is not confirmed yet."

Delhi's Max hospital which declared newborn dead fires 2 doctors

Delhi's Max hospital which declared newborn dead fires 2 doctors

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The decision was taken after a meeting of the Max Healtcare authorities in connection with the incident.

The TOP 10 medical colleges of India 2012

The TOP 10 medical colleges of India 2012

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

India Today has released the results of its annual survey of the best Indian colleges 2012. In the second part of a series, we bring you the top 10 medical colleges, as per their findings.

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.

Cops hunt for clues in doctor and wife's abduction in Bihar

Cops hunt for clues in doctor and wife's abduction in Bihar

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Dr Pankaj Gupta along with his wife Subha was abducted near Barachatti on the Grand Trunk Road in Gaya on Friday evening.

Olympics: Why Bopanna-Balaji cannot be written off

Olympics: Why Bopanna-Balaji cannot be written off

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Balaji also showed that he can quickly adapt to conditions when he was asked to do the singles duty during the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan on grass. The rival was not of the highest quality but Balaji showed that he was willing to come out of his comfort zone if the team demands.

I shot him myself, no regrets: BJP MLA who opened fire at Sena leader

I shot him myself, no regrets: BJP MLA who opened fire at Sena leader

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is trying to establish a "kingdom of criminals" in Maharashtra, he alleged.

BJP MLA held for shooting at ally Shinde Sena leader at police station

BJP MLA held for shooting at ally Shinde Sena leader at police station

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Ganpat Gaikwad said that he used the firearm as his son was being beaten at the police station. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is trying to establish a "kingdom of criminals" in Maharashtra, he alleged.

How To Invest Globally?

How To Invest Globally?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'Investing abroad helps mitigate currency risk for foreign-currency denominated goals, such as children's higher education and international travel.'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'

Will consider withdrawing plaints if Ramdev takes back remarks: IMA chief

Will consider withdrawing plaints if Ramdev takes back remarks: IMA chief

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The Indian Medical Association will consider taking back police complaints lodged against yoga guru Ramdev and also a defamation notice sent to him if he withdrew his remarks against COVID-19 vaccines and modern medicine, IMA national chief Dr J A Jayalal said.

There's More To Life Than NEET

There's More To Life Than NEET

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Beyond a point, competition is boring. The fun is in the doing, irrespective of outcome. By the time I was in college, I knew I valued awareness more than success, notes Shyam G Menon.

Mohammed Shami consults sports orthopaedic for ankle condition

Mohammed Shami consults sports orthopaedic for ankle condition

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Star pacer Mohammed Shami has developed an ankle condition, which currently requires medical attention, as the Indian team management will hope that he regains fitness in time for the first Test against South Africa starting from December 26 at Centurion.

Will 9 diyas at 9 pm end coronavirus crisis?

Will 9 diyas at 9 pm end coronavirus crisis?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

'Not surprisingly, the call for lighting diyas, candles and other sources of illumination to demonstrate a nation's resolve to fight coronavirus has elicited astrological, numerological and even medical explanations,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

What You Should Know About LRS

What You Should Know About LRS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Keep track of your foreign remittances to avoid giving incorrect declarations as these could be held against you.

Indo-US physician exchange programme on the anvil

Indo-US physician exchange programme on the anvil

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Dr Navin Shah, erstwhile president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, has set up an Indo-US Physicians Exchange Programme that envisages voluntary mutual exchanges between American and Indian physicians to help improve medical education and health care in India. The programme has been set up with the support of the United States Department of State, the World Health Organisation's Global Health Workforce Alliance.

Hardik To Miss New Zealand Game

Hardik To Miss New Zealand Game

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'The all-rounder was taken for scans and is advised rest. He will be under the constant supervision of the BCCI Medical Team. He will not be taking the flight to Dharamsala with the team on 20th October and will now join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England.'

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".

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The auction will feature 56 capped and 109 uncapped players.

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Tabu, David Dhawan and many others from the film industry turn up to support the family.

Aim's to give Covid vaccine to those who need it not those who want it: Centre

Aim's to give Covid vaccine to those who need it not those who want it: Centre

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Union Health Secretary said that priority groups have been decided who are vulnerable to mortality.

5 days on, Bihar cops clueless about abducted doctor, wife

5 days on, Bihar cops clueless about abducted doctor, wife

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A Special Investigation Team, constituted by Bihar Director General of Police P K Thakur to trace the couple, suspects the involvement of an inter-state gang in the abduction.

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has observed that COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India, the government informed Parliament on Friday.

India continues to score self-goals

India continues to score self-goals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The pandemic has brutally highlighted the inadequacy of India's administrative systems. And, the government has demonstrated its culpable inability to speed up vaccination in a timely manner, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Tubectomy deaths: IMA seeks surgeon's release, threatens stir

Tubectomy deaths: IMA seeks surgeon's release, threatens stir

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The Indian Medical Association and the Chhattisgarh Medical Officers' Association on Monday came out in support of a surgeon who has been sacked from service and arrested for his alleged "dereliction of duty" while conducting sterilisation procedures in Pendari village in the state on November 8 which claimed lives of 12 women.

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Dr. Kotnis, who hailed from Solapur in Maharashtra, came to China in 1938 as part of a five-member team of doctors sent by the Indian National Congress to help the Chinese during the World War II.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bihar hospital superintendent suspended over 'bhukamp' stickers

Bihar hospital superintendent suspended over 'bhukamp' stickers

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Bihar government has finally suspended the DMCH superintendent Dr Shankar Jha over the pasting of 'bhukamp' stickers on the forehead of quake victims last month, officials said.