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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.

RG Kar protest: Six doctors continue hunger strike on 7th day after one hospitalised

IANS | October 11, 2024 10:42 AM

Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors over their demands on the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata entered the seventh day on Friday.

India's pharma, meditech exports rise to 4th largest in FY25, despite global slowdown

IANS | October 10, 2024 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Exports of pharmaceutical and meditech sectors in India are expected to continue to grow despite global slowdown concerns, according to Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals.

Ratan Tata's legacy was giving back to society: Ex-director of Tata Medical Center

IANS | October 10, 2024 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former director of Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, Mammen Chandy recalled on Thursday that the legacy of acclaimed industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata was "wanting to give back to society".

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.

Hacker 'selling' 3.12 cr Star Health customers’ data for $150K, company responds (Lead)

IANS | October 9, 2024 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) After reports surfaced that customers' data of Star Health, one of the largest health insurers in the country, was available on Telegram, a hacker has now put the entire 7.24 TB data, allegedly belonging to its over 3.1 crore customers, for open sale on a website for $150,000.

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.

Hacker 'selling' 3.12 cr Star Health customers’ data, 57.5 lakh insurance premium records for $150K

IANS | October 9, 2024 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) After reports surfaced that customers' data of Star Health, one of the largest health insurers in the country, was available on Telegram, a hacker has now put the entire 7.24 TB data, allegedly belonging to its over 3.1 crore customers for open sale on a website for $150,000.

Rising cardiac arrest, a sign for young India to focus on right approach to life

Dr. Manpreet Sethi | October 9, 2024 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Cases of cardiac arrest have seen a spurt in recent times, but the bigger question is the ability to diagnose and prevent such cases. The surge in rising cases of cardiac and non-communicable ailments has perplexed corporate India as well as the larger medical fraternity.

WHO felicitates India for eliminating trachoma that can lead to irreversible blindness

IANS | October 8, 2024 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The World Health Organization on Tuesday felicitated India for eliminating trachoma -- a bacterial eye infection that can cause irreversible blindness.

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

RG Kar protest: Six doctors continue hunger strike on 7th day after one hospitalised

India's pharma, meditech exports rise to 4th largest in FY25, despite global slowdown

Ratan Tata's legacy was giving back to society: Ex-director of Tata Medical Center

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

Hacker 'selling' 3.12 cr Star Health customers’ data for $150K, company responds (Lead)

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

Hacker 'selling' 3.12 cr Star Health customers’ data, 57.5 lakh insurance premium records for $150K

Rising cardiac arrest, a sign for young India to focus on right approach to life

WHO felicitates India for eliminating trachoma that can lead to irreversible blindness

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