News for 'medical-services'

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Ambee, an Ambulance-hailing app, is set for commercial rollout. Sharath Chowdary profiles the Uber-backed firm that aims to bring online 50% of ambulances across 60 Indian cities over 5 years.

Medical Tourism: One of fastest-growing sectors in India

Medical Tourism: One of fastest-growing sectors in India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the number of people coming to India under medical visa from different countries.

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Relentless schedule taking toll on big-name tennis players.

Ramvilas Paswan discharged from hospital

Ramvilas Paswan discharged from hospital

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Paswan, 70, was admitted to the hospital on Thursday after he complained of breathlessness.

'Nobody can say BJP is protecting the accused'

'Nobody can say BJP is protecting the accused'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Let the courts decide who is guilty and what punishment they should get.'

Mumbai's mental health crisis: 31% seek help for disorders

Mumbai's mental health crisis: 31% seek help for disorders

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Psychological disorders top patients' list at Mumbai civic hospitals.

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

Gorakhpur: Doctors at BRD Hospital call off strike

Gorakhpur: Doctors at BRD Hospital call off strike

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

The residents or junior doctors went on strike on Tuesday when agitated relatives of a patient, who had died during treatment, clashed with the medicos.

Doctors' strike in Rajasthan claims 51 lives

Doctors' strike in Rajasthan claims 51 lives

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Medical services have been adversely hit by the strike as 3,500 doctors in the state have been off work since Wednesday demanding a pay hike in parity with the central services.

Two green corridors created in Pune and Nashik

Two green corridors created in Pune and Nashik

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Traffic police created two 'green corridors' for speedy transportation of two livers for transplantation, one of them being a distance of 210 Km.

Focus shifts to rapid testing as India's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,547

Focus shifts to rapid testing as India's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,547

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

However, the number of confirmed cases reported by states rose by over 500 to cross 3,000 with at least 90 dead. While Maharashtra, Telangana and Delhi disclosed several new cases of the deadly virus infection, government officials said the numbers have risen in last few days mostly due to one event -- referring to the Tablighi Jamaat's religious gathering in the national capital attended by thousands of people last month.

Real Madrid's Khedira suffers concussion in King's Cup game

Real Madrid's Khedira suffers concussion in King's Cup game

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Sami Khedira spent the night under observation in hospital after suffering a concussion in Tuesday's King's Cup game.

Govt looking at suggestions on tax: Pranab

Govt looking at suggestions on tax: Pranab

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The minister further said that he would respond to the issues in his reply to the discussion on the Finance Bill 2011, later during this session.

WC qualifiers: Messi's Argentina comeback in cloud after injury

WC qualifiers: Messi's Argentina comeback in cloud after injury

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has returned home to Argentina but remains doubtful for World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela with his club confirming the 29-year-old is struggling with a sore left hamstring.

Fortis to buy Quality Healthcare Asia arms

Fortis to buy Quality Healthcare Asia arms

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh, the promoters of Fortis Healthcare, will acquire key subsidiaries of Hong Kong-listed Quality Healthcare Asia (QHA) for HK$1,541 million (approximately Rs 882 crore). QHA is the largest private integrated healthcare service platform in Hong Kong.

UP: Govt doctors on strike to protest CMO murder

UP: Govt doctors on strike to protest CMO murder

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Government hospitals and dispensaries across Uttar Pradesh were completely paralysed after medical staffers went on a flash strike to protest the murder of Chief Medical Officer (family welfare) Dr V P Singh.Singh was gunned down while he was taking a morning walk outside his residence. The killing of Singh, who was also general secretary of the Provincial Medical Service Association, sent shock waves across the medical community in the state, who demanded a probe by the CBI.

UP docs to resume protest against CMO's murder

UP docs to resume protest against CMO's murder

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

All medical services in every state-run hospital across Uttar Pradesh will remain suspended for two hours with effect from Monday, as a mark of protest against the failure of investigating agencies to crack the sensational murder case of Lucknow chief medical officer Dr B P Singh.

Aus: Patel's hospital was under pressure

Aus: Patel's hospital was under pressure

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

An Australian court, hearing the case of surgeon Jayant Patel was told today that the Indian-American accused of manslaughter began work at a time when the hospital staff was under enormous pressure to improve performance despite being "grossly underfunded".

Bihar flood situation worsens, toll rises to 153

Bihar flood situation worsens, toll rises to 153

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

With four more deaths, the toll in Bihar floods on Saturday increased to 153, while 12 more panchayat areas were inundated affecting a total population of 34.69 lakh in twelve districts.

Patients die while doctors agitate in Rajasthan

Patients die while doctors agitate in Rajasthan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

At least 30 patients have lost their lives in the ongoing stir by resident doctors in at least 50 government and private hospitals in Rajasthan.

Doctors hit the street across the country against Bengal violence

Doctors hit the street across the country against Bengal violence

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Notwithstanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's warning of strict action if work is not resumed, the junior doctors carried on with their agitation.

Fit-again Messi trains ahead of Champions League game

Fit-again Messi trains ahead of Champions League game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Included in Barcelona squad to face Dortmund

18 lakh Indians have glaucoma. Have you checked your eyes yet?

18 lakh Indians have glaucoma. Have you checked your eyes yet?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

If not treated early, it could lead to partial or full blindness.

Cabinet increases retirement age of government doctors to 65 years

Cabinet increases retirement age of government doctors to 65 years

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The retirement age of doctors in some departments is 60 years and in some others, it is 62.

Reliance Defence to service US Navy's Seventh Fleet

Reliance Defence to service US Navy's Seventh Fleet

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The Seventh Fleet's area of responsibility includes the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean and at any given time there are roughly 5070 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft and approximately 20,000 sailors under its command.

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.

Secret behind the success of India's stem cell firms

Secret behind the success of India's stem cell firms

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Endorsement by celebrities such as Aishwarya Rai, Hrithik Roshan among others and increasing awareness among customers are helping stem cell firms grow the brand footprint

Monsoon beauty: Hair oil, skin serum and pedicures

Monsoon beauty: Hair oil, skin serum and pedicures

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Dr Sangeeta Amladi, dermatologist and Head, Medical Services at Kaya Skin Clinic, tells you how to keep your skin and hair glowing this monsoon.

Football Extras: PSG call off Saturday's Ligue 1 game

Football Extras: PSG call off Saturday's Ligue 1 game

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Atal's health improves; to be off ventilator soon

Atal's health improves; to be off ventilator soon

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

"He is alright. He is making progress," Head of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Sciences Department of AIIMS Sampath Kumar said on Tuesday. Kumar said Vajpayee's lungs are improving and oxygenation (amount of oxygen in blood purified by the lungs) level is better. Sources at the AIIMS say he is likely to be taken off the ventilator soon.

Strike called off in Maharashtra, but doctors still to resume work

Strike called off in Maharashtra, but doctors still to resume work

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Resident doctors in Maharashtra are yet to resume work despite an appeal by an association representing them to join duty and intervention of the Bombay high court.

Dileep Padgaonkar, journalist and editor, passes away

Dileep Padgaonkar, journalist and editor, passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Dileep Padgaonkar edited The Times of India for six years, a job he once quipped was the second-most important job in the country.

Tata to invest Rs 1,200 crore in houses for the old

Tata to invest Rs 1,200 crore in houses for the old

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Tata Housing to take up around 13 projects for constructing homes for the old.

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Jio and Ericsson tested the limits of 5G by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds and super-low latency capabilities that are making new offerings such as remote control of machines and 360-degree 4K video streaming.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Haircare: Sport a great mane all through the rains

Haircare: Sport a great mane all through the rains

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Three haircare experts weigh in on how you should care for your hair during the monsoons.

Rejected in India, Finmeccanica sells its choppers to Pak

Rejected in India, Finmeccanica sells its choppers to Pak

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Pakistan has signed a deal with Italy-based aerospace giant Leonardo-Finmeccanica for purchasing an undisclosed number of helicopters for search and rescue operations.

Dull, rainy weather? Keep your skin glowing anyway

Dull, rainy weather? Keep your skin glowing anyway

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Three skincare experts weigh in on how you should care for your complexion during the monsoons.

Formula One: Marussia driver Bianchi still unconscious, rehab therapy begins

Formula One: Marussia driver Bianchi still unconscious, rehab therapy begins

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi remains unconscious but has begun a programme of rehabilitation therapy, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Far from the metros and big cities, the coronavirus crisis in the country's districts, towns and villages is being led by district magistrates.
The responsibility of keeping the pandemic under control lies with the DM or collector.
Subrat Kumar Sen, the young district magistrate of Saran, north Bihar, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how he and his staff are combating a crisis that no one has confronted before.