The Maharashtra State Chemists and Druggists Association has called for a three-day token strike from October 16-18, to protest alleged harassment by the Food and Drugs Administration officials.
That a popular film star with a huge audience articulated on prime time television what health activists have been saying for years is perhaps what has disturbed India's medical fraternity, says Dr Sanjay Nagral.
Former India Test cricketer Rusi Framroze Surti died in Mumbai on Sunday following a brief illness.
Actress Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby, who had been in coma since quite sometime, passed away on Sunday morning.
Tusshar became a proud father to a baby boy through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy.
The 42-year-old designer was initially rushed to Aashlok Hospital in New Delhi from where he was later shifted to Gurgaon-based Medanta Medicity, the source said, adding that he is presently under medical care.
Sachin Tendulkar was among the many who paid their last respects to the cricketer, coach-manager and administrator.
We tend to make the things we crave; which does not necessarily mean that they are healthy, says nutritionist Delnaaz T Chanduwadia.
Dr Rajesh Parikh, consulting neuropsychiatrist at Jaslok Hospital on how to cope with job-related and domestic stress and frustration.
Four fire tenders have been sent to put out the fire, the reason of which is still not known, police said adding there was no report of casualty or injuries to anyone so far.
The proud mother had her children at Mumbai's Jaslok hospital.
Doshi, who came from an illustrious industrial family, was the son of the late Lalchand Hirachand of the Walchand Hirachand Group. He was 76 and is survived by wife Saryu Doshi, an art scholar, and son Maitreya.
This is the breeding season for fish, which means you are at risk of eating fish with eggs, which may lead to food poisoning, warns Delnaaz Chanduwadia.
Heavy, continuous rains for the past two days have dampened the spirits of Mumbaikars, as they had to contend with waterlogged roads and heavy traffic.
The actress-producer, 59, was being treated for cancer.
'Films like Arth don't happen again and again. They come once in a lifetime. I was lucky to make it, and I couldn't have done it without Smita and Shabana.'
These exercises should be done thrice a day for 20 minutes, says Dr Shreyas Katharani.
Tremor is the most common presenting feature of Parkinson's disease, warns Dr Paresh Doshi. This tremor disappears while performing any action like eating, drinking, writing etc.
Gawli has been charged with assualt on NCP leader Sunil Rane.
Gawli was held for intimidation of a political rival
Just as Indian computer whiz-kids can now match US and European software analysts at any level of sophistication, its army of doctors and nurses can offer comparable care, at minimal cost, a media report said in London.
P K Ajwani was wanted in connection with a disproportionate assets case.
Former cricket captain Ajit Wadekar, who led India to their first overseas Test series wins in England and West Indies, passed away on Wednesday after prolonged illness.
The eminent jurist was on Saturday admitted to the intensive care unit of the Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai.
Earlier, Jaslok Hospital had issued an advisory to its doctors to avoid prescribing drugs manufactured by Ranbaxy.
A day after the photojournalist, who was working as an intern with an English magazine, was gangraped allegedly by five men, a special squad has been formed by the local police as well as by the Crime Branch to probe the case
The Mumbai police probing into the shocking gang rape of a 23-year-old woman photojournalist in Mumbai has picked up about 20 people for questioning but obtained no leads in the case so far, even as it has formed special teams to investigate into the matter, police said on Friday.
'One thing we have learnt is that a pandemic can be arrested at any stage.' 'Not suddenly, of course, but slowly with steady unwavering focus.'
Irrfan was hoping he would get a role as one of the kids in Salaam Bombay!, and when that didn't happen, heartbreak and tears followed.
The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.
Private hospitals, especially smaller standalone ones, are staring at a crisis that they were not prepared for. Analysts say larger corporate chains have to brace up for at least six months for business to return to normal.
Poor dietary habits combined with incomplete brushing and ignorance is causing early harm, warns Dr Ambereen Ali.
It is important to visit an obstetrician as soon as you miss your first period after intercourse, suggests Dr Danny Laliwalla.
Do not ignore any pain, burning sensation, fever or vomitting. If unattended, it could be fatal, says Dr Amjad Khan Pathan.
'Right now there are two battles, the one in our heads about the pandemic and 2, the actual pandemic itself.'
One does not need to be extraordinary to be a hero. Sometimes, cutting your hair can be enough.
Earlier, the 47-year-old superstar had rubbished allegations over the pre-natal gender tests on his third child.
'If it is airborne -- and we don't know till what distance it can be airborne -- then the mask becomes a definite.' 'Just social distance is not enough.' 'You need a mask in addition to social distance.'
Anxiety, depression, hormonal changes are just some of the reasons says neurologist Dr Pruthviraj Dabarase.
