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Manipal Health to launch India's largest healthcare IPO on July 29, aiming for Rs 9,275 crore

Manipal Health to launch India's largest healthcare IPO on July 29, aiming for Rs 9,275 crore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Manipal Health Enterprises is set to launch India's largest healthcare initial public offering (IPO) on July 29, aiming to raise Rs 9,275.22 crore to fund expansion and debt reduction, with the issue closing on July 31.

Sarla Aviation Secures Design Organisation Approval For Indigenous Electric Air Taxis

Sarla Aviation Secures Design Organisation Approval For Indigenous Electric Air Taxis

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bengaluru-based electric air taxi startup Sarla Aviation has received Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a crucial step towards commercial production of its indigenous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company also inaugurated its new headquarters and announced partnerships, highlighting India's growing capabilities in advanced aerospace technology.

Brain-dead at 85, retired Delhi official saves multiple lives

Brain-dead at 85, retired Delhi official saves multiple lives

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

An 85-year-old retired MCD official, declared brain-dead after a severe stroke, became an organ donor, saving multiple lives. His family's compassionate decision highlights the critical need for increased organ donation awareness in India, where deceased donor rates remain low despite high demand for transplants.

Temasek looks to cash in on IPL boom as investor race heats up

Temasek looks to cash in on IPL boom as investor race heats up

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Temasek is exploring investment opportunities in India's booming IPL cricket league, a senior executive told Reuters, making the Singapore state investor the latest player to target one of the world's richest sports tournaments.

Actor Rajesh Sharma Hospitalised After Insect Bite

Actor Rajesh Sharma Hospitalised After Insect Bite

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Rajesh Sharma has been hospitalised in Kolkata with a severe, rapidly spreading infection after a suspected insect bite during a film shoot in Hyderabad, prompting close medical observation for potential complications.

College Student Dies, Dozens Injured In Karnataka Bus Accident

College Student Dies, Dozens Injured In Karnataka Bus Accident

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A college student died and approximately 45 passengers sustained injuries when a KSRTC bus overturned in the Davanagere district of Karnataka after the driver reportedly lost control.

IPL 2026: Race To Buy RCB In Final Stretch...

IPL 2026: Race To Buy RCB In Final Stretch...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

One consortium is led by Manipal Hospitals' Dr Ranjan Pai along with US private equity firm KKR and Singapore investment major Temasek. The other is a combine of Swedish private equity firm EQT and Premji Invest, the investment office backed by Wipro founder Azim Premji.

Medica + Manipal Will Overtake Apollo

Medica + Manipal Will Overtake Apollo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Next year Medica and Manipal will merge, making the amalgamated entity the largest corporate hospital chain in the country, overtaking Apollo Hospitals Enterprises.

How Doctors Rebuilt Girl's Cervix After Rare Cancer

How Doctors Rebuilt Girl's Cervix After Rare Cancer

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Doctors in Ghaziabad successfully performed reconstructive surgery on an 11-year-old girl who survived a rare cervical cancer, creating a new cervix and vagina to restore bodily function and improve her quality of life.

Why Rs 5 Lakh Health Cover Falls Short

Why Rs 5 Lakh Health Cover Falls Short

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Marriage, childbirth, dependent parents and ageing increase the cover a person needs.

10 Skin Care Mistakes to Avoid

10 Skin Care Mistakes to Avoid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Applying random products on your skin, just because they are trending, may damage or weaken your skin barrier, warns Dr Rupika Singh, dermatologist and founder of Akiya Aesthetics.

Delhi: Five held over fatal stabbing in Mahavir Enclave

Delhi: Five held over fatal stabbing in Mahavir Enclave

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended five individuals, including three minors, in connection with the stabbing death of a 25-year-old man in Mahavir Enclave.

Bengaluru Woman Dies in House Fire; Family Escapes

Bengaluru Woman Dies in House Fire; Family Escapes

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 55-year-old woman died in a house fire in Bengaluru, while her husband, son, and mother-in-law escaped. The fire broke out in their Rajajinagar residence, and the cause is under investigation.

Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs 16,660 crore

Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs 16,660 crore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group emerged the lead bidder to acquire IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs Rs 16,660 crore.

PharmEasy's parent has a new playbook: Profit first, growth second

PharmEasy's parent has a new playbook: Profit first, growth second

Rediff.com27 May 2026

API Holdings, the parent company of online pharmacy PharmEasy, has significantly reduced its debt from 1,800 crore to 1,050 crore and refinanced it at lower interest rates under CEO Rahul Guha, shifting its focus from 'growth at any cost' to profitability and aiming for a debt-free balance sheet before a potential stock market listing.

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

With growing opportunities in the coaching, sports science, training and wellness industries, a career in sports provides a dynamic and fulfilling career path.

Jhunjhunwala, shareholders question Fortis-Manipal deal

Jhunjhunwala, shareholders question Fortis-Manipal deal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Analysts feel Fortis Healthcare share holders are at a disadvantage and deal valuations had been short of expectations

Bangladesh Unrest Hits India's Medical Tourism

Bangladesh Unrest Hits India's Medical Tourism

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Revenues from Bangladeshi patients have declined by 30% to 35% in 2024-2025. Bangladesh typically accounts for 70% to 75% of all medical visas issued by India.

Shiv Nadar Donates 7.4 Cr Every Day!

Shiv Nadar Donates 7.4 Cr Every Day!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Shiv Nadar and family donated Rs 2,708 crore (Rs 27.08 billion) in 2024-2025.

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The first time India has seen two consecutive blockbuster IPO years.'

Delhi woman dies after falling from roller coaster ride

Delhi woman dies after falling from roller coaster ride

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A 24-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a roller coaster ride at an amusement park in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident and have registered an FIR under sections related to negligent conduct and culpable homicide. The amusement park has not yet commented on the incident.

Yediyurappa recovers from COVID-19, discharged from hospital

Yediyurappa recovers from COVID-19, discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The 77-year old leader was admitted to the Manipal Hospital on August 2 after he tested positive for coronavirus.

Medical Tourism Revenue Takes A Hit After Govt Stops Visas For Bangladeshis

Medical Tourism Revenue Takes A Hit After Govt Stops Visas For Bangladeshis

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

According to a recent CareEdge Ratings report, Bangladesh accounts for around 50-60 per cent of India's total medical tourism inflow

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Every hospital now tracks length of stay closely.' 'More efficiency is brought into the system now.'

Is Pharmaceutical Engg Better Than BPham And PharmD?

Is Pharmaceutical Engg Better Than BPham And PharmD?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP advises young aspirants how to pick the right course and career.

'Fortis has not been doing well in the last 12-18 months'

'Fortis has not been doing well in the last 12-18 months'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO of Fortis Healthcare said that they haven't been able to focus on the business due to an internal issue, especially with regard to the promoters

Woman who died in Delhi park had come to bid farewell to fiance

Woman who died in Delhi park had come to bid farewell to fiance

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A 24-year-old woman, Priyanka, died after falling from a roller coaster at the Fun and Food Village amusement park in southwest Delhi's Kapashera. She was meeting her fianc, Nikhil, who was about to return to Cyprus where he works. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, and Priyanka's family is alleging negligence on the part of the amusement park owners. They are seeking justice and have accused the police of inaction. The family is dependent on Priyanka's income as a telecom company manager.

Fmr K'taka CM Siddaramaiah tests COVID-19 positive

Fmr K'taka CM Siddaramaiah tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is also undergoing treatment for coronavirus infection at the same Manipal Hospital.

Temasek likely to invest $10 billion in India in the next three years

Temasek likely to invest $10 billion in India in the next three years

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Singapore government's sovereign wealth fund Temasek is looking to invest $10 billion in India during the next three years, Ravi Lambah, Temasek's head of India and strategic initiatives, said.

Yediyurappa tests COVID positive for 2nd time in 8 months

Yediyurappa tests COVID positive for 2nd time in 8 months

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The 78 year-old Yeddiyurappa was earlier hospitalised on August 2, 2020 after he tested positive for coronavirus.

Siddaramaiah recovers from COVID-19, to be discharged tomorrow

Siddaramaiah recovers from COVID-19, to be discharged tomorrow

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The Leader of Opposition in the state assembly celebrated his 72nd birthday on Wednesday. Siddaramaiah has 'completely recovered', and according to doctors the throat swab and blood test conducted for the second time, have come negative, a statement said.

10 mn unused Covid vaccine doses lying with private hospitals

10 mn unused Covid vaccine doses lying with private hospitals

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

With around 2 million Covid vaccine doses likely to get wasted in December, leading hospital chains have now started to give it gratis to citizens. Sohini Das and Ruchika Chitravanshi report.

How Manipal plans to spread its wings in India

How Manipal plans to spread its wings in India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Rough estimates show that at a rate of Rs 1 crore per hospital bed, the investment in India alone would be around Rs 2,000 crore

Private hospitals may import Covid vaccines

Private hospitals may import Covid vaccines

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare are open to importing vaccines.

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Anurag Maloo went missing on Monday after he fell from around 6,000 metres while descending from Camp III.

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai in talks to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai in talks to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai is in early discussions to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL). According to sources in the know, Byju's founder and chief executive officer Byju Raveendran, who owns a 30 per cent stake in Aakash, is expected to partially offload his holding to Pai for $80-90 million (about Rs 650-740 crore). Raveendran may use the money to repay a large part of the Rs 800 crore loan that Byju's raised from US-based investment firm Davidson Kempner Capital Management in May, after facing a 'technical default', the sources said.

Bengaluru doc ditches car in traffic, runs to perform surgery

Bengaluru doc ditches car in traffic, runs to perform surgery

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

A video of a doctor, caught in Bengaluru's notorious traffic and running to hospital to perform a surgery after abandoning his car midway, has gone viral on social media.

Mediclaim: Want To Buy An OPD Plan?

Mediclaim: Want To Buy An OPD Plan?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

These plans are suited for individuals and families with regular OPD needs -- those managing chronic illnesses and families with young children or elderly members.

Hospital refuses to accept old notes from Sadananda Gowda to release brother's body

Hospital refuses to accept old notes from Sadananda Gowda to release brother's body

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Gowda cited the Central government's directive, according to which hospitals have been asked to accept old currencies till November 24, but in vain.