News for 'Max Hospital'

Tension with Pak to wound medical tourism industry

Tension with Pak to wound medical tourism industry

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Hospital chains like Apollo, Medanta, Max and Ganga Ram attract patients from Pakistan.

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The batsman suffered a 'lateral ligament injury' when he fell trying to take a catch in the tour opener.

India to have 38-48 lakh active Covid cases in mid-May: Study

India to have 38-48 lakh active Covid cases in mid-May: Study

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The latest projection tweaks the time frame as well as the numbers.

Delhi govt orders magisterial probe into death of 7-year-old by dengue

Delhi govt orders magisterial probe into death of 7-year-old by dengue

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The boy was allegedly denied admission by five prominent private hospitals

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Ballooning debt forces more and more Indian promoters to sell out to global majors and PE players.

Dead bodies pile up, epidemic fears rise, but govt not leery

Dead bodies pile up, epidemic fears rise, but govt not leery

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Many feel the fear of epidemic outbreak will grow severe in around a month and once the rainy season gets over, reports Sushmi Dey

'Normalcy is far away'

'Normalcy is far away'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If the government has not listened to scientists, it must.' 'It's obvious that this is a science-driven campaign (fight), a science-driven situation.' 'We cannot afford to ignore the science.'

With 2.4 lakh tests, India still has a long way to go

With 2.4 lakh tests, India still has a long way to go

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Experts feel the figures are modest for a count of the size of 1.3 billion and "much more number of tests" are needed to combat COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Formula One got back on track in changed circumstances on Friday but with Mercedes bringing a familiar look to the timing sheets as six times World champion Lewis Hamilton led team mate Valtteri Bottas one-two in Austrian Grand Prix free practice. The Briton did 41 laps and lapped with a best time of one minute 04.816 seconds in a damp and overcast session, 0.356 faster than the Finn.

Veteran politician N D Tiwari dies on his 93rd birthday

Veteran politician N D Tiwari dies on his 93rd birthday

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The politician was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital on October 26. He was suffering from fever and pneumonia.

How to keep your heart healthy

How to keep your heart healthy

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Dr Vanita Arora, Senior Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist & Intervention Cardiologist answered queries related to heart health in an online chat with readers on January 15.

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'All the vaccines that are available in most countries, right now, are all highly effective and safe.'

Now, builders arrange for doctors to woo buyers

Now, builders arrange for doctors to woo buyers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

The tie-up with IBM for Wave City, to be spread over 4,500 acres, is meant to provide information on traffic management through SMS alerts and billing usage.

Growth in health insurance segment slows as fear of Covid-19 subsides

Growth in health insurance segment slows as fear of Covid-19 subsides

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Irdai had introduced two Covid specific products in the market - Corona Kavach and Corona Rakshak - that saw huge acceptance among the consumers as these products had lower premiums.

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The merged entity will have a combined market share of 6.4 per cent in the non-life insurance industry with 308 branches in the country. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and the entire process is expected to be completed in nine months.

Healthcare is a big opportunity in India

Healthcare is a big opportunity in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The burgeoning Indian market, if handled smartly, offers a challenging opportunity for value creation.

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

There are 8,82,542 active cases of the infection in the country which comprises 20.99 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

A double dose of health

A double dose of health

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

It may have taken 54 years to set foot in north India, but south India's Manipal Health Systems has finally dived into the thick of action and announced two hospitals in Delhi with the promise of many more spread across the region. However, the big challenge facing the company that operates 17 hospitals in the south will be competition from existing, well-established hospital chains such as Fortis, Max or even Apollo that entered north a while ago.

Same champions, new winners in strangest F1 season

Same champions, new winners in strangest F1 season

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The strangest of campaigns crammed 17 races, instead of the record 22 originally envisaged, into little more than five months from July with four triple-headers.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

F1 fires up, four months late and without a crowd

F1 fires up, four months late and without a crowd

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Since the traditional Australian opener was cancelled in March, Formula One has agreed changes to help teams hard hit by COVID-19.

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

AMBER brings you the nearest ambulance and alerts your preferred hospital and family members

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.

Healthcare, IT sectors happy with tax holiday

Healthcare, IT sectors happy with tax holiday

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The tax holiday awarded by the Union Budget to healthcare and IT sectors has been greeted with enthusiasm. Major hospital chains had already announced plans to expand in tier 2 cities. The tax holiday has proved to be an added incentive. India needs 3.1 million new hospital beds in the next 10 years. The tax-holiday benefits are available for all new hospital projects except the ones coming up in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore & Ahmedabad.

F1 teams to be limited to 80 people each at closed races

F1 teams to be limited to 80 people each at closed races

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Formula One's 10 teams will be limited to a maximum 80 people each at races held without spectators when the delayed season gets going in July. Formula One is hoping to start racing behind closed doors in Austria in early July, followed by a number of races in similar conditions elsewhere in Europe.

Healthcare, India Inc's latest fad

Healthcare, India Inc's latest fad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The corporate healthcare segment may replicate the success of the Indian IT sector, say experts.

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

All costs relating to room, boarding, nursing expenses, medical consultation including telemedicine, consumables such as PPE kits and intensive care unit will be covered under the policy. It will also include the cost of treatment for any other co-morbidities, including pre-existing comorbid conditions along with the treatment for Covid-19.

Recovered people showing faster response to Covishield: Study

Recovered people showing faster response to Covishield: Study

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Those who have recovered from COVID-19 respond faster to the Covishield vaccine and reach high antibody levels, says a study, leading to hopes that they may not need a second dose and therefore help widen India's corona immunisation cover.

Warm-up match: CA XI batsmen make India chase leather

Warm-up match: CA XI batsmen make India chase leather

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Cricket Australia XI were 356/6 in 102 overs at stumps in response to India's 358 all out at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. More than the runs scored by CA XI, it was Shaw's ankle injury which gave India major grief as he was ruled out of the first Test in Adelaide starting December 6.

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.

12 pilgrims killed as jeep rams into bus

12 pilgrims killed as jeep rams into bus

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Twelve people were today killed when the jeep in which they were travelling rammed into a bus that was carrying foreign tourists, police said here. According to the police, the Tata Max jeep was carrying 13 pilgrims who had gone to the Prabhunath temple in Nepal.

Sudden cardiac arrest: How you can save a life

Sudden cardiac arrest: How you can save a life

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest will not have detectable pulse, which means the patient has only seconds to survive.

Does your teenager need help?

Does your teenager need help?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Teenagers are not trying to be rebellious, they are trying to establish their identity.

'You f****** Indian, you deserve it': Indian cabbie attacked in Australia

'You f****** Indian, you deserve it': Indian cabbie attacked in Australia

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Pardeep Singh, who is studying hospitality in the country, was beaten at the Sandy Bay McDonald's drive-through in Australia's island state of Tasmania on Saturday night.

Airlines seek easier loan restructuring norms

Airlines seek easier loan restructuring norms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

For any airline to be eligible for restructuring, the current ratio has to be equal to or higher than 0.4, while 'debt to Ebitda' has to be equal to or less than 5.5.

Marussia F1 team shuts shop while Caterham appeal to fans

Marussia F1 team shuts shop while Caterham appeal to fans

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

The British-based Marussia Formula One team reached the end of the road on Friday with some 200 staff told the company has ceased trading and they are being made redundant.

Indian man racially abused, assaulted in Australia

Indian man racially abused, assaulted in Australia

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

He alleged that the five accused were arguing with a worker inside the store but soon turned their attention to him the moment they noticed him.

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

The two western states, already battling a raging pandemic, which has put their health infrastructure under severe strain, opened new fronts to tackle the fallout of the storm which is expected to make a landfall close to Mumbai on Wednesday. They are likely to be impacted most by the cyclone.

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'COVID-19 and diabetes have a very intricate relationship.' 'People with diabetes tend to get the most severe forms of COVID-19.'