HRW highlights dismal maternal healthcare in India

Thousands of Indian women are dying of medical complications during pregnancy, during childbirth and in the weeks after giving birth, says a report by the Human Rights Watch. The 150-page report,......

Seema Verma: The Indian-American in-charge of remaking US health care policy

Seema Verma, who was confirmed by the US Senate on a vote of 55-43, will play a key role in the Trump administration's bid to repeal and replace Obamacare and head the Centers of Medicare and......

INDIA partners Cong, CPM spar in RS over Kerala ASHA workers' strike

A war of words erupted in the Rajya Sabha between Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist MPs from Kerala over the strike by ASHA workers in that state demanding a hike in honorarium and......

USAID Funding To India Declines Amid Trump's Freeze

'If the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation cuts funds, there could be more impact.' IMAGE: US President Donald J Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office, February 10, 2025.......

Maternity insurance: Working women have the edge!

A recent report by the World Economic Forum has put India at the bottom of the list of countries in terms of gender equality. India is ranked at a dismal 114th position. The report has blamed the......

In Budget, Jaitley announces world's largest health protection plan

The National Health Protection Scheme -- announced by the finance minister -- is aimed at benefiting 10 crore poor families by providing coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year HIGHLIGHTS......

India gets $1.75 bn World Bank loan for health, private investment

The World Bank has approved loans totalling $1.75 billion (about Rs 13,834.54 crore) to fund India's  PM Ayushman Bharat scheme and private investment to boost the economic growth.......

Govt to unveil extensive economic data related to health on Monday

On the heels of the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), which revealed new demographic trajectories including the replacement level of fertility, the government will, on Monday, unveil......

'I'm Somebody You Don't Mess With'

'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alankrita Sahai/Instagram Alankrita Sahai joins the long list of beauty pageant contestants, who......

Double XL Review: Full of Stereotypes

Between shrieky humour, overstated emotions and done-to-death bouts of London tourism, Double XL plods to kickstart the actual discussion, sighs Sukanya Verma. Every now and then, comes a movie......

Mai Review

All its many characters, though portrayed by an able cast, are, ultimately, mere outlines devoid of nuance or depth, points out Sukanya Verma. A mother's protective instincts and intense reaction......

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.''Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.'Hemant Kenkre mourns the......

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

One of India's greatest hockey players, Balbir Singh Sr, died at a hospital in Chandigarh on Monday after battling multiple health issues for over the last fortnight. The legend was 96 and is......