RG Kar case: IMA President coming to Kolkata to meet junior doctors on hunger strike

IANS | October 11, 2024 1:53 PM

Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) Indian Medical Association (IMA) President Dr R.V. Asokan is reaching Kolkata on Friday to review the situation in the wake of the continuing protests by the medical fraternity over the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital and the continuing hunger strike by six junior doctors.

World Mental Health Day: Ancient Indian culture is a guiding light for global mental health issues

Aman Sinha | October 10, 2024 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) As our world rapidly advances in technology and comfort, mental health issues are mounting at double speed. The WHO reports that over 370 million people are currently experiencing mental disorders. Among these, depression stands out as the most widespread condition in today's society, affecting an estimated 280 million individuals worldwide.

Tata Group's Ratan Tata 'critical' in Mumbai hospital

IANS | October 9, 2024 7:57 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) The doyen of India Inc. and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Naval Tata was reported to be "critical" at the Breach Candy Hospital here on Wednesday, after being admitted on Monday following certain age-related health conditions, an official said.