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Faulty hip implants: Health ministry approves formula for compensationSubscriber Only
November 30, 2018 01:51 IST
Recipients of faulty implants from J&J to get Rs 30 lakh to Rs 1.22 cr
Fri, Nov 30, 2018
To firm up strategy, Opposition parties set to meet on December 10Subscriber Only
November 28, 2018 02:48 IST
Leaders of various Opposition parties are in talks with each other for the meeting, which, they hope, will help them firm up their strategy for the Winter Session and also lead to a meaningful alliance for the Lok Sabha elections next year.
Wed, Nov 28, 2018
Explained: How a baby could choke on mother’s milkSubscriber Only
November 28, 2018 02:39 IST
Last week, a child choked on its mother’s milk while being breastfed in Attappadi, the sixth such death in this region of Kerala this year. This is called aspiration, caused by the accidental entry of food or drink into the windpipe.
Wed, Nov 28, 2018
‘One of 12 best practices in the world’: Intensified Mission Indradhanush to feature in BMJ special issueSubscriber Only
November 26, 2018 03:25 IST
The special issue is being brought out on the occasion of the fourth Partners Forum conference organised by the World Health Organisation that will be held in New Delhi on December 12-13. Modi will deliver the keynote address at the conference.
Mon, Nov 26, 2018
‘Use of religion, caste by parties to capture power can create hate’Subscriber Only
November 25, 2018 02:00 IST
“It is in this context that saner elements in the society need to unite and counter the evil designs of those forces that are bent upon to disrupt peace, harmony and happiness,” Singh said.
Sun, Nov 25, 2018
BJP MP’s notice for question of privilege against MoilySubscriber Only
November 23, 2018 04:13 IST
Dubey, who is also a member of the committee, is peeved over Moily’s tweets about the deliberations of the committee, which is currently examining the November 8, 2016 demonetisation decision.
Fri, Nov 23, 2018
Ayushman Bharat scheme: Tiff with Delhi govt unresolved, NHA gets first private hospital on boardSubscriber Only
November 20, 2018 05:11 IST
Delhi is one of three states that are yet to join the ambitious health programme, under which 10.74 crore families will be given an annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh each. It was launched on September 23 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tue, Nov 20, 2018
Contraception in African country: Health workers in Rwanda use Bible to spread family planning message
November 13, 2018 00:05 IST
Talking family planning can never be easy in a mixed religious, conservative population, where it is normal for a woman to have up to six children. But in this sprawling health facility in the eastern corner of tiny Rwanda, health workers, faced with local Catholic priests’ resistance, have turned the Bible into an ally to […]
Tue, Nov 13, 2018
Health indices in poll-bound states: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh lag on health score; Mizoram, Telangana way aheadSubscriber Only
November 12, 2018 03:41 IST
All the poll-bound states, though, have agreed to be a part of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana — a scheme to provide Rs 5 lakh health cover to 10.74 crore families, though progress varies depending on when the states joined it.
Mon, Nov 12, 2018
‘Improvement in immunisation, but girls lose out’Subscriber Only
November 10, 2018 00:25 IST
2018 pneumonia and diarrhea progress report shows gender gap persists
Sat, Nov 10, 2018
M Venkaiah Naidu: Time political parties think of having some code of conduct for their MPsSubscriber Only
November 07, 2018 20:17 IST
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on his expectations from Parliamentarians for smooth running of the House, the role political parties can play towards, and why institutions need internal discussions for a democracy to thrive.
Thu, Nov 08, 2018Ferment in CBI and SC internal issues, need self-correction: Vice PresidentSubscriber Only
November 07, 2018 05:01 IST
All institutions must follow mandate assigned...not encroach each other
Wed, Nov 07, 2018
In poll year, President Ram Nath Kovind set to cut down on domestic, international travelSubscriber Only
November 06, 2018 02:43 IST
President Ram Nath Kovind, in keeping with presidential tradition in election years, is set to cut down on his tours from the beginning of next year, Rashtrapati Bhawan sources said.
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
Lack of hospitals: Easy terms, soft loans in worksSubscriber Only
November 04, 2018 06:01 IST
The plan has been circulated to states and various Central government departments for their feedback.
Sun, Nov 04, 2018
High exposure to cellphone radiation cancerous, says studySubscriber Only
November 03, 2018 06:34 IST
USFDA study on male rats links radio frequency radiation to cancer.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
#MeToo: M J Akbar case may come on Rajya Sabha ethics panel radarSubscriber Only
November 03, 2018 05:35 IST
Some of Akbar’s former colleagues who have spoken out against him are learnt to have informally approached members of the panel.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
India, Tonga: Two places where under five, more girls die than boysSubscriber Only
November 01, 2018 04:34 IST
While female foeticide has contributed to a dismal sex ratio at birth, the fact that girls are less likely to make it past their fifth birthday in India despite being “stronger” is in line with several other similar findings.
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Lok Sabha secretariat needs new car fleet, could snap ties with DTCSubscriber Only
October 31, 2018 02:47 IST
The LS secretariat is also exploring the possibility of doing away with the practice of hiring from the DTC altogether, and is considering hiring cars through ITDC, which already provides about 10 vehicles to the secretariat.
Wed, Oct 31, 2018
New guidelines for House panel visits: Only 2 tours a year, no hotel meetingsSubscriber Only
October 27, 2018 05:06 IST
A study tour should not ordinarily exceed five working days. The total number of days of tour under no circumstances shall exceed 10 days in a year. Also, at no point should the committee meet in a hotel, even if it is during a tour.
Sat, Oct 27, 2018
Injectable contraceptives: At Mewat, women get shot of empowerment
October 25, 2018 03:44 IST
Less than a year after it was launched in the government’s family planning programme, injectable contraceptives have become a tool of empowerment for these women in Mewat, which was declared India’s most backward district by Niti Aayog this year.
Thu, Oct 25, 2018
Venkaiah Naidu rebuts as Pakistan tries to raise ‘disputed’ Kashmir issueSubscriber Only
October 20, 2018 05:05 IST
Earlier, during a plenary meeting, Naidu highlighted the menace of terrorism and rued the fact that “some countries are supporting it”.
Sat, Oct 20, 2018
Explained: How Zika spreads, and harmsSubscriber Only
October 17, 2018 04:30 IST
In India’s first large outbreak, 80 infected in Jaipur. A look at how the virus spreads and the big risk it involves.
Wed, Oct 17, 2018
#MeToo movement resonates at global health systems research conferenceSubscriber Only
October 11, 2018 11:19 IST
SDG 5 is about gender equality and calling out sexist behaviour or comments which is at the heart of the #MeToo movement.
Thu, Oct 11, 2018
PMJAY first step towards universal health coverage: WHO deputy DGSubscriber Only
October 11, 2018 04:09 IST
PMJAY launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 23, covers 500 million people.
Thu, Oct 11, 2018
Doctors reluctant to take rural postings despite big salary offersSubscriber Only
October 08, 2018 03:32 IST
Jharkhand is one of the five states that had advertised a scheme under which doctors could quote their own salaries. The others are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka.
Mon, Oct 08, 2018Journalism of Courage
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