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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.

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"Provide enough infrastructure and money to carry out surveillance and set up a robust routine surveillance machinery for the country to monitor any and every infectious disease'

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Tabu, David Dhawan and many others from the film industry turn up to support the family.

New Maldives Prez Muizzu formally asks India to withdraw troops

New Maldives Prez Muizzu formally asks India to withdraw troops

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Muizzu's request came when India's Union Minister Kiren Rejiju paid a courtesy call on the new president at the latter's office, the Maldivian President's Office said in a press release.

5 days on, Bihar cops clueless about abducted doctor, wife

5 days on, Bihar cops clueless about abducted doctor, wife

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A Special Investigation Team, constituted by Bihar Director General of Police P K Thakur to trace the couple, suspects the involvement of an inter-state gang in the abduction.

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Dr. Kotnis, who hailed from Solapur in Maharashtra, came to China in 1938 as part of a five-member team of doctors sent by the Indian National Congress to help the Chinese during the World War II.

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and managed to shine the torch on some pertinent issues.

Third Wave: Be Financially Prepared!

Third Wave: Be Financially Prepared!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Postpone the purchase of big-ticket consumer durable items, recreational spending on holidays, and other such expenses unless your financial position is very secure, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.

Statue of Unity shut till Mar 25 amid COVID outbreak

Statue of Unity shut till Mar 25 amid COVID outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Over 29 lakh tourists visited the Statue of Unity, located near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, since it was inaugurated and this generated a revenue of Rs 82.51 crore, the government had told the assembly in December last year

Tubectomy deaths: IMA seeks surgeon's release, threatens stir

Tubectomy deaths: IMA seeks surgeon's release, threatens stir

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The Indian Medical Association and the Chhattisgarh Medical Officers' Association on Monday came out in support of a surgeon who has been sacked from service and arrested for his alleged "dereliction of duty" while conducting sterilisation procedures in Pendari village in the state on November 8 which claimed lives of 12 women.

Bihar hospital superintendent suspended over 'bhukamp' stickers

Bihar hospital superintendent suspended over 'bhukamp' stickers

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Bihar government has finally suspended the DMCH superintendent Dr Shankar Jha over the pasting of 'bhukamp' stickers on the forehead of quake victims last month, officials said.

Patients suffer as 4,000 doctors go on mass leave in Maharashtra

Patients suffer as 4,000 doctors go on mass leave in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The doctors have been protesting against some recent incidents, including in Dhule and at the civic-run Sion hospital in Mumbai, where relatives of patients attacked the respective doctors in-charge.

In a relief to young doctors, Centre to defer change in NEET-SS exam pattern

In a relief to young doctors, Centre to defer change in NEET-SS exam pattern

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

In a relief to thousands of young doctors pursuing higher specialisation courses, the Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that in the interest of students, it has decided to implement changes in the pattern of the NEET-Super Speciality (NEET-SS) examination from the academic year 2022-23.

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is likely to incorporate air pollution in its 'Playing Conditions' clause, having taken a serious note of the plight of Sri Lankan cricketers during the recently-concluded Test match against India in New Delhi.

'Don't know how long it'll take Israel to heal'

'Don't know how long it'll take Israel to heal'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'The unity among Israelis is such that the killing of the many Israelis is like a personal loss.' 'They feel as if they have lost someone from their own family. The whole of Israel is sad.'

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Lanka may run out of fuel by April end; India's credit exhausting rapidly

Lanka may run out of fuel by April end; India's credit exhausting rapidly

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from the UK in 1948.

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Experts believe the move will have little impact given limited production of generic drugs and authority of doctors in prescribing medicines.

About 3 lakh medics to get vaccine shots on Day 1

About 3 lakh medics to get vaccine shots on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Each vaccination session will cater to a maximum of 100 beneficiaries and the Union Health Ministry has advised states not to organise 'unreasonable numbers of vaccination per site per day'.

Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Of the 18,000 medical students who returned to India last year, 5,000-7,000 have either shifted to universities in Georgia, Russia, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Moldova or are in the process of seeking a transfer to those.

Delhi smog: How to save yourself

Delhi smog: How to save yourself

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Smog can be a killer.

WADA leaks: Sania denies asking AITA to look into Venus's medical data

WADA leaks: Sania denies asking AITA to look into Venus's medical data

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

With speculation rife that Rio Olympics silver medallist Venus Williams was allegedly allowed to use prohibited substance under Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) clause, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza on Friday rubbished reports suggesting that she has demanded the All India Tennis Association (AITA) to raise the matter with the appropriate authorities.

Trade generics growth to dent value expansion of domestic drug market

Trade generics growth to dent value expansion of domestic drug market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Rising penetration of trade generic medicines is eating into the value growth of the domestic pharmaceutical market, showed a recent analysis. According to a Kotak Institutional Equities analysis, 70-110 basis points (bps) annual dent is expected from trade generics and Jan Aushadhi on Indian Pharma Market (IPM) growth at least until FY27-28 (see chart). Trade generic medicines are those that are not pushed into the market through doctor promotions.

Superspreader protest? Farmers defiant as experts fear COVID-19 surge

Superspreader protest? Farmers defiant as experts fear COVID-19 surge

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

There had been few signs of social distancing as thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana began their protest last week against the three new agro-marketing laws, setting off on a march to the national capital.

'25 doctors have died in 16-17 days'

'25 doctors have died in 16-17 days'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'The available workforce is getting depleted.' 'We need to appoint doctors and frontline health workers immediately.'

IMA publishes list of 382 docs who died due to COVID-19

IMA publishes list of 382 docs who died due to COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

On MoS Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey's statement that public health and hospitals come under states and so insurance compensation data is not available with the Centre, the doctors' body said that it amounts to "abdication of duty and abandonment of the national heroes who have stood up for our people".

EXPLAINED: Why Kerala is seeing a rise in Covid cases

EXPLAINED: Why Kerala is seeing a rise in Covid cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Bad management, an exhausted government vigilance mechanism, delay in roping in private players, relaxing norms, and over-dependence on antigen tests may be the reason behind the surge, reports Shine Jacob.

Post COVID-19, doctor commits suicide

Post COVID-19, doctor commits suicide

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

After recovering from COVID-19, Dr Ramswarup Choudhary was struggling with memory loss, sleeplessness and mental fatigue.

PIX: Ladakh's Frozen Lake Marathon sets new Guinness record

PIX: Ladakh's Frozen Lake Marathon sets new Guinness record

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Union Territory of Ladakh created history by successfully conducting its maiden 21-km trail running event in sub-zero temperature at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso.

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My face is my greatest USP'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.'

On day 4, Bombay HC and CM appeal to Maharashtra doctors to call off strike

On day 4, Bombay HC and CM appeal to Maharashtra doctors to call off strike

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked striking resident doctors in Maharashtra to resume work immediately while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to them to call of the four-day stir, assuring security in hospitals.

Indian boxers cleared of doping charges at CWG

Indian boxers cleared of doping charges at CWG

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

In a huge relief for India's Commonwealth Games contingent, its boxers were cleared of any doping violation, but they remained under the scanner for breaching the Games' strict 'no needle' policy.

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'

Why Bihar under-reports Covid death toll

Why Bihar under-reports Covid death toll

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Covid deaths at home, on the way to hospital or in private centres are not being counted in Bihar's official list of dead.

US Diaspora Disappointed At Modi's Curtailed Event

US Diaspora Disappointed At Modi's Curtailed Event

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

'The PM was gracious enough to delay his departure from DC by a few hours, and granted a slot for the diaspora meeting.'

Gorakhpur tragedy: 'Saviour' Dr Kafeel Khan sacked

Gorakhpur tragedy: 'Saviour' Dr Kafeel Khan sacked

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Dr Bhupendra Sharma will now take over as the nodal officer of pediatric department.

Central Vista: Why is Modi in such a hurry?

Central Vista: Why is Modi in such a hurry?

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'A setback in UP will be nothing short of a political disaster on the eve of the 2024 general election.' 'Will it mean that Modi will be able to stay in his new house only for a year after it becomes ready?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Ensure doctors can work without fear: IMA to Modi

Ensure doctors can work without fear: IMA to Modi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

In its appeal, the doctors' body said the government should promote universal free vaccination to all above 18 years of age without leaving the vaccines to the extent of 50 per cent to the states and private hospitals.

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Kuruniyan ACL tear sparks row, Mohun Bagan 'refuse' to release players for Asian Games

GnanaDev wins AMA's Pride in Profession Award

GnanaDev wins AMA's Pride in Profession Award

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

"Dr GnanaDev's impact on the care of (patients) is immense," said San Bernardino County Medical Society President Dr Manmohan Nayyar, who nominated GnanaDev for the award.