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South pips North in healthcare

South pips North in healthcare

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Close to completing six decades in healthcare delivery, the Manipal Healthcare Group had a modest beginning with the Manipal Hospital in Bangalore

Does your insurance policy cover COVID-19 home treatment?

Does your insurance policy cover COVID-19 home treatment?

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Those who have an insurance policy need to check its clauses to determine if it covers home care treatment, advises Bindisha Sarang.

Hockey captain, four other players showing 'mild symptoms'

Hockey captain, four other players showing 'mild symptoms'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh and the four other players who have tested positive for COVID-19 were showing only "mild symptoms" and they were doing well, the doctors from Sports Authority of India said on Saturday.

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Lack of clarity on data-sharing persists, public health experts sceptic about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as benchmark for national roll-out

Sales of Biocon's itolizumab surge as phase-4 clinical trials begin

Sales of Biocon's itolizumab surge as phase-4 clinical trials begin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In India, itolizumab, known by the brand name Alzumab, has been priced at Rs 8,000 per vial. Most patients require four vials for Covid-19 treatment, taking the cost of the therapy to Rs 32,000.

Sports icons push for branded education

Sports icons push for branded education

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Anil Kumble would be raking in around Rs 60-75 lakh a year for endorsing Manipal Education. Viswanathan Anand would be getting anywhere between Rs 75 lakh to Rs 1 crore. Universities are choosing sports icons as brand endorsers as they not only want to portray themselves as excellent in academics, but extra-curricular performances too.

The teacher's daughter making naval history

The teacher's daughter making naval history

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi, the daughter of a village headmaster in Bihar, will conduct maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue missions.

Covid-19 pandemic: PEs pour $584 million into healthcare in 2021

Covid-19 pandemic: PEs pour $584 million into healthcare in 2021

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Sensing a huge opportunity in the healthcare sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath, private equity (PE) players are upping their investments in the space. According to data from research platform VCCEdge, the PEs have together invested a staggering $583.82 million in the first five months of 2021 in five deals, which is the highest investment in the sector in the last five calendar years - from 2016 to 2020. The second highest investment in the sector took place in 2017, when PEs invested $503 million in 18 deals, with an average deal size of $29. 9 million.

5 simple tips to improve your gut health

5 simple tips to improve your gut health

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

A diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Rediff.com1 May 2018

With over 45 healthcare facilities and over 300 vibrant diagnostic centres, Fortis is India's second-largest hospital chain -- next only to Apollo, which has 64 hospitals with 10,000 beds. Therefore, any international or domestic hospital chain that buys Fortis will simply catapult to the numero uno position.

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

In a statement, Fortis said under the accepted offer, IHH would infuse Rs 4,000 crore through subscription to the preferential allotment at a price of Rs 170 per share. The Malaysian firm will then make a mandatory open offer to public shareholders for 26 per cent of the outstanding shares post issuance.

SHOCKING! 82% Indians suffer from stress

SHOCKING! 82% Indians suffer from stress

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

According to a well-being survey, mental stress levels for people working at offices and factories have increased substantially in India this year due to economic slowdown.

Saral Suraksha Bima: What You Must Know

Saral Suraksha Bima: What You Must Know

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'It is a good match for those aged 25-30, who have just started working and need a basic product.'

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Mathai George George Muthoot joined the family business as an office assistant and in 1979 he became the managing director and group chairman in February 1993.

What Indian CEOs of global firms have in common

What Indian CEOs of global firms have in common

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The educational background of global business leaders that India has produced has a striking similarity -- most of them received their Bachelor's in India and got their Master's in Business Administration from premier institutes in the country or the US.

India Inc's global investment shrinks in August

India Inc's global investment shrinks in August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Among other major companies, Cox & Kings made a total investment of $39.95 million in four different WOS situated in Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK.

Do you have enough insurance?

Do you have enough insurance?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The first and most important check you must run is to see if you have adequate life cover.

Meet Ishita Malaviya, India's first professional female surfer

Meet Ishita Malaviya, India's first professional female surfer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

She first surfed at 17 and has been doing it for the past seven years. Ishita Malaviya on the challenges she faces as a surfer and the challenges she faces as a female surfer. She also spoke about the risks involved in surfing and how to tackle them.

India's digital economy to grow 10x to $800 bn by 2030

India's digital economy to grow 10x to $800 bn by 2030

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

India's consumer digital economy which was pegged at $85-90 billion in calendar year 2020, is expected to become a $800 billion market by 2030, according to reports released by consulting firm RedSeer at its flagship event Ground Zero 5.0. The digital economy includes 60 per cent of travel, 40 per cent non-grocery retail, 30 per cent of education, 25 per cent of food and beverages services and 6 per cent of pharma/grocery going through digital channels by calendar year 2030. Online retail is set to become the third-largest market by scale by CY30 with an annual gross merchandise value (GMV) of $350 billion in CY30, said RedSeer.

India's MIT basks in Nadella-Suri glory

India's MIT basks in Nadella-Suri glory

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Institute recalls them as fairly average in their batch of 1989 while students attribute success stories to the environment here.

Get your MBA from Ohio University

Get your MBA from Ohio University

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The Ohio-Manipal School of Business invites applications for its MBA programme.

Classmates remember Satya Nadella as 'humble', 'ever willing to help'

Classmates remember Satya Nadella as 'humble', 'ever willing to help'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Vicky Nanjappa speaks to the new Microsoft CEO's classmates in Manipal and Hyderabad to discover an inquisitive student who still attends the school reunion.

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

Second Covid wave is 1.7x times faster than first wave, shows data

Second Covid wave is 1.7x times faster than first wave, shows data

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

It has taken 51 days to reach a daily caseload of 84,000 from 11,000, as against 85 days taken in the first wave, report Abhishek Waghmare and Sohini Das.

Turn your cooking passion into a living!

Turn your cooking passion into a living!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The right mix of imagination and love for cooking can take you places, literally!

Six steps that can put the economy back on rails

Six steps that can put the economy back on rails

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Overseas investors are scared of putting money in India - and this should worry the government, says T V Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Manipal Global Education and former member of Infosys's Board of Directors.

Ex-minister hurt in accidental firing rushed to Bengaluru

Ex-minister hurt in accidental firing rushed to Bengaluru

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

55-year-old Patil, a loyalist of Karnataka Janata Paksha President and former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, was wounded after his gunman opened fire accidentally in a melee when he was at a village in Gadag district to attend a function.

Now, a computer that can read lips, emotions

Now, a computer that can read lips, emotions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

The system could improve the way people interact with computers and perhaps allow disabled people to use computer-based communications devices, such as voice synthesisers, more effectively.

India-born musician nominated for Grammy 2012

India-born musician nominated for Grammy 2012

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Singapore-based Arun Shenoy has been nominated for his debut solo album titled Rumbadoodle.

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal and Manipal Group chairman Mohandas Pai are two new faces who will address the prestigious Wharton India Economic Forum meeting.

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

10 HOT courses for working professionals

10 HOT courses for working professionals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Sanjeev Goel, business head, Manipal ProLearn, lists 10 courses that are currently most suitable for working professionals to upskill or reskill to ensure they remain of value in the job market and in future-ready organisations.

Applying for a dual degree programme? A checklist

Applying for a dual degree programme? A checklist

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Here are tips on what to look for before you invest your time and money in dual degree programmes.

Sebi rejigs primary market advisory panel

Sebi rejigs primary market advisory panel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The panel would be chaired by T V Mohandas Pai, formerly a senior executive at IT giant Infosys and currently Chairman of Manipal Global Education Services Pvt Ltd, Sebi has said.

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Candidates should be comfortable working in both online and offline environments, says Jeevan J Arakal.

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case of alleged graft against former Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University for permitting two varsities to run distance-learning courses in violation of norms.

Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Ex-CFO says new incumbent steps in at the right time, will be able meet to meet challenges.

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There is no data to show this virus is more deadlier.'

Tips to advance your career with distance education

Tips to advance your career with distance education

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

In on oline chat with Get Ahead readers on December 9 Prof Ramesh Murthy, Director of Sikkim Manipal University answered readers' queries on distance learning courses and career opportunities they offer.

As Delhi gasps for oxygen, relief may take a little longer

As Delhi gasps for oxygen, relief may take a little longer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Several Delhi hospitals treating Covid-19 patients faced a major medical oxygen crisis with their depleting stock for the second consecutive day, prompting the Centre to increase the city's quota to 480 metric tonnes against the AAP dispensation's demand of 700 MT.