News for 'National Institute of Medical Sciences'

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A case of extortion and cyber terrorism was registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit of the Delhi police on November 25.

Girl succumbs to H1N1 in Srinagar

Girl succumbs to H1N1 in Srinagar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2009

Swine flu claimed its first victim in Jammu and Kashmir, after a 21-year old girl succumbed to the deadly H1N1 infection in Srinagar on Saturday.

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.'

Ratan Tata: A Corporate Titan Like None Other

Ratan Tata: A Corporate Titan Like None Other

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata was one of the world's most influential industrialists yet he never appeared on any list of billionaires. He controlled over 30 companies that operated in over 100 countries across six continents yet lived an unpretentious life. Ratan Naval Tata, who died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86 years, enjoyed a perhaps unique status -- a corporate titan who was considered a 'secular living saint' with a reputation for decency and integrity.

List of hospitals authorised to treat swine flu

List of hospitals authorised to treat swine flu

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

List of govt hospitals authorised to treat swine flu

DNA samples of hair, bones recovered match Shraddha's father

DNA samples of hair, bones recovered match Shraddha's father

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The bones and hair were recovered during searches from forest areas of Delhi NCR including Gurgaon and Mehrauli, the police said.

Top 9 entrance exams for aspiring doctors

Top 9 entrance exams for aspiring doctors

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

All about eligibility, test pattern and selection processes to crack All India and independent medical entrances across country.

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Unanimously confirmed by the Senate last week, Panchanathan, 58, from the Arizona State University, replaces White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Dr Kelvin Droegemeier who served as Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

ICMR doing 3 studies on post-Covid heart attack among young

ICMR doing 3 studies on post-Covid heart attack among young

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The Indian Council of Medical Research is conducting three different studies to ascertain the facts regarding rising cases of cardiac arrest after the pandemic, Mandaviya said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha.

Kejriwal given insulin in Tihar jail, AAP thanks Lord Hanuman

Kejriwal given insulin in Tihar jail, AAP thanks Lord Hanuman

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was administered a 'low dose' of insulin after his blood sugar level spiked, officials of Tihar jail said on Tuesday, with the Aam Aadmi Party commenting that it was because of the blessings of Lord Hanuman.

Giving NEET-UG Exam? Get Expert Advice Here

Giving NEET-UG Exam? Get Expert Advice Here

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students preparing for IIT-JEE and NEET-UG after class 12.

Dawai bhi, kadai bhi: PM warns against lowering guard post vaccination

Dawai bhi, kadai bhi: PM warns against lowering guard post vaccination

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

"I used to say 'jab tak davai nahi dhilai nahi' but now our mantra for 2021 should be: Davai bhi, kadaai bhi (yes to medicine and yes to caution)," Modi said.

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon.

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Researchers found that India, along with China and Japan, were the three leading countries in Asia in terms of number of new cases and deaths, where they say cancer has become a more significant public health threat with 94 lakh new cases and 56 lakh deaths in 2019.

2 weeks after cyber attack, AIIMS data retrieved fully, services back, says govt

2 weeks after cyber attack, AIIMS data retrieved fully, services back, says govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

More than two weeks after the AIIMS cyber attack, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that all the data has been retrieved from an unaffected backup server with most of its services also being restored.

BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its manifesto for the November 17 Madhya Pradesh elections promising MSP for wheat at Rs 2,700 per quintal and paddy at Rs 3,100 and houses for beneficiaries of the state's flagship scheme 'Ladli Bahna'.

NIA to probe J-K police inspector Wani's killing

NIA to probe J-K police inspector Wani's killing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The probe into the killing of Jammu and Kashmir Police inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a senior police officer said in Srinagar on Friday.

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Jharkhand government has asked health officials to remain on alert and arrange isolation beds in all district hospitals after a seven-year-old girl was detected with symptoms similar to monkeypox in Garhwa, an official said on Wednesday.

Suspended Jharkhand BJP leader Seema Patra held for torturing domestic help

Suspended Jharkhand BJP leader Seema Patra held for torturing domestic help

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The Ranchi police arrested the suspended BJP leader after a case was registered against her at the Argora police station.

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit, which is probing the alleged National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, on Saturday claimed to have obtained reference question papers of the test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and planned to compare these with documents recovered from a flat in Patna during a search operation last month.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

NTA top leadership under scanner: Dharmendra Pradhan

NTA top leadership under scanner: Dharmendra Pradhan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The 'top leadership' of the National Testing Agency is under the scanner over alleged irregularities in competitive exams National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test and National Eligibility Test, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday even as he denied any paper leak in the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission NET, which was postponed a day ago.

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

NEET postponed to September 12 from August 1

NEET postponed to September 12 from August 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'The NEET-UG 2021, will be held on 12th September across the country following COVID-19 protocols. The application process will begin from 5 pm tomorrow through the NTA website,' Pradhan said in a series of tweets.

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the BJP.

More than 10m Indian seniors may have dementia, says AI-powered study

More than 10m Indian seniors may have dementia, says AI-powered study

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

More than 10 million older adults aged 60 or over in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for countries such as the US and the UK, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

Man suspected to be infected with Ebola admitted to AIIMS

Man suspected to be infected with Ebola admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

A man with severe fever was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Tuesday amid fears that he has contracted Ebola, which the hospital authorities are yet to confirm.

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The situation in minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area in Manipur's Thoubal district, where four villagers were gunned down by unidentified assailants, remained calm but tense on Tuesday as additional security forces were deployed, an official said.

PIO woman cancer-free after experimental drug trial in UK

PIO woman cancer-free after experimental drug trial in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

An Indian-origin woman who was given just months to live a few years ago is celebrating on Monday after doctors say she is showing no evidence of breast cancer following a clinical trial at a UK hospital.

Does Your Heel Hurt While Walking?

Does Your Heel Hurt While Walking?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Heel pain can be due to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis or heel pad syndrome, says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The BJP attacked Kejriwal after he refused to comment on the Maliwal "assault" matter during a press conference in Lucknow. He was flanked by Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Phase-I clinical trials have revealed "excellent safety" of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd and their immunogenicity testing is now in progress, minister of state for health Ashwini Choubey informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Mysterious disease: Centre rushes 3-member team to Andhra Pradesh

Mysterious disease: Centre rushes 3-member team to Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, who hails from Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, on Monday spoke with Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan after scores of people including children were hospitalised with an undiagnosed illness.

India logs 227 new Covid cases, active count rises to 3,424

India logs 227 new Covid cases, active count rises to 3,424

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,693 with two fatalities with one reconciled by Kerala and one death reported in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Health sector allocation hiked by 13% in Union Budget

Health sector allocation hiked by 13% in Union Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The health sector has been allocated Rs 89,155 crore in the Union Budget 2023-24, a hike of around 13 per cent over Rs 79,145 crore allocated in 2022-23, with the government also announcing a mission to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047.

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'They are attacking my wife; they are attacking our 13-month-old daughter. They are saying that I do drugs.' 'I'm giving an open challenge to Mr Nawab Malik and Ms Sana Malik let's go to the labs and let's do the medical test of our family and your family.'

Lalu Prasad admitted to Delhi AIIMS after being airlifted from Patna

Lalu Prasad admitted to Delhi AIIMS after being airlifted from Patna

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Kumar visited the Paras Hospital, where Prasad has been admitted since Monday, a day after he had a fall at his home and fractured his shoulder.

Steel plant privatisation: Cong calls for Bastar bandh during Modi's visit

Steel plant privatisation: Cong calls for Bastar bandh during Modi's visit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

During his visit to the Bastar district headquarters in the poll-bound state, the prime minister is scheduled to address a Bharatiya Janata Party rally.

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

Jilted lover sets woman on fire in Dumka, held

Jilted lover sets woman on fire in Dumka, held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

A 22-year-old woman was set ablaze in Jharkhand's Dumka district early on Friday allegedly by a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected, a police officer said.