All the poor people identified by the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 will be eligible for the scheme, officials said, adding that it will be linked to Aadhar but will not be a mandatory condition for availing the benefit.
The impact of a 'dengue-COVID-19' season would entail two different diagnostic tests and extract a huge toll on patients too, each disease making the other more complicated to deal with and perhaps more fatal.
ISB professor Tarun Jain talks to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com about what the government must do to achieve 8 pc growth.
India is, indeed, particularly vulnerable to this menace.
Besan can be abrasive to your skin. Using lemon juice can cause severe irritation, says Dr Shital Poojary.
'Mucor is an environmental fungus, and it's much more prevalent in hot and humid areas.' 'The amount of fungus in the air is much higher in India than some other parts of the world.'
Did you know that losing weight can also cause hair loss?
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.
Nearly 84 per cent of the commonly available bread forms contain cancer-causing chemicals.
High carbohydrate intake may up cancer recurrence risk.
Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak while others, such as West Ham United and Southampton, have said their players have accepted wage deferrals. While CA announced plans to furlough almost 80% of staff last week, putting them on 20 per cent pay until June 30 when it is hoped more will be known about how long government curbs to control the coronavirus will last.
If you quit or change jobs in your 40s, buying an individual term plan will be expensive. You might not even get one if you have health problems, says Priya Nair
Begin your day with exercise. Do not sit for too long.
Instead of venting your anger, look for solace in the right foods.
Before opting for a joint loan with your parents or spouse (after all, anybody who you love is your Valentine) you must first understand the implications of this loan.
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'We do not know when we will get to the business-as-usual mode.' 'Many borrowers may not be able to pay up.' 'The incidence of cheque bouncing has doubled or even trebled, some lenders say,' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Gaurav Mehta, one of 100 'Young Global Leaders', is tapping entrepreneurs inside rural Indians.
India's premier defence research organisation, DRDO has now roped in yoga guru Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurveda Limited to manufacture and market in the country and abroad some herbal supplements and food products developed by it.
Modi also appealed to farmers not to burn crop residues so as to curb pollution.
Murmurs have begun with the Congress polity about the possibility of having a strong leader who can back Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 general elections.
The company has received final approval for its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Antara (Fenofibrate) capsules in 30 mg and 90 mg strengths from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Lupin Ltd said in a statement.
Just like depression and high blood pressure, did you know that indigestion, headache and sleeplessness can also lead to a stroke?
'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.
Most women are unaware of their exact bra size; they usually go in for an approximation.
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The formula for success of farm economy is very simple -- farmers should be able to produce more from the same piece of land at reduced cost while minimising risk and be connected to market to get higher realisation for their produce, points out Siraj Chaudhry.
The government's largesse was widely expected after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lost power in the recent assembly polls in three Hindi heartland states, where rural distress was cited to be one of the reasons for the defeat of the saffron party.
Nishriin Parikh, a 51-year-old fitness enthusiast, wants to inspire youngsters into taking their health and fitness seriously.
Currently, Himalaya sells 250 products across the globe.
Taking up heavy exercise without being conditioned for it may expose one to risks like rhabdo.
'I am here to look after people's needs.' 'I am not bothered about who is a Maoist or who is not.'
Entrepreneurship, education and training will be provided in 2,200 colleges, 300 schools, 500 government ITIs and 50 vocational training centres through massive open online courses.
A round up of all the health news from around the world.
Want to fight anxiety without popping those pills and tranquilisers? Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, offers five humble food items that be more efficacious than tranquiliser pills.
A cancer dedicated policy will provide a sum assured of Rs 20-25 lakh for a 30 year old for mere sum of Rs 4,500-6,000 per year (on an average) for a term of 35-40 years, which is even lesser than the cost of a weekend road trip with your loved ones
Shameem Akthar outlines four lifestyle errors that lead to hair fall and suggests remedies.
It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.
The country must get its act on global alliances right in order to feed its fuel-hungry economy, points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.
'It was probably one of the most difficult decisions to take in my career so far. But I thought that it was time for me to take on a fresh and new challenge'
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