Care economy in India: EAC-PM working paper lays out a roadmapThe paper, Re-imagining the Care Economy: From Private Burden to Social and Economic Infrastructure and co-authored by Shamika Ravi, member...
05 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Budget signals: India’s ageing population isn’t a burden, it’s a $50 bn opportunityIndia's rapidly aging population presents a significant economic opportunity, with the senior-care sector poised for substantial growth. Th...
04 Feb, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Nipah virus in Kerala: Three cases detected in Malappuram, Palakkad this year; govt traces 677 contactsIn 2025, Kerala's Malappuram and Palakkad districts reported three Nipah virus infections, prompting the tracing of 677 contacts. The gover...
01 Aug, 2025, 03.53 PM IST
National Doctor’s Day 2025: Theme, history, importance & why India celebrates its healers on July 1India will observe National Doctor's Day on July 1. The day acknowledges doctors' dedication. The 2025 theme is 'Behind the Mask: Who Heals...
30 Jun, 2025, 08.38 AM IST
NSDC International to train 0.1 million candidates as caregivers to meet global demandNSDCI aims to train 0.1 million caregivers to address the rising global demand, having already placed thousands in countries like Germany a...
13 May, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
Is marriage killing women's careers? World Bank report shows many South Asians pay 'marriage penalty'A World Bank report shows that in South Asia, women face a 'marriage penalty' and a 'child penalty,' leading to decreased labor participati...
16 Oct, 2024, 11.44 AM IST
Cyber addiction: A fight bigger than just ctrl+alt+deleteThe article highlights the concerning rise of cyber addiction, citing cases ranging from adolescents engaging in online gaming to adults su...
06 Apr, 2024, 10.50 AM IST
Kerala CM writes to EAM Jaishankar, seeks Centre's intervention to ensure safety of Indians in IsraelKerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking intervention to ensure the safety of ...
10 Oct, 2023, 05.46 PM IST
Skilling of care workers on cards; govt to train healthcare staff under Heal by India initiativeThe Indian government is developing a training program under its 'Heal by India' initiative to meet the rising global demand for nurses and...
23 Aug, 2023, 05.12 PM IST
Gender mainstreaming in workplaces key to enabling more women in the workforce, say expertsAt the ET Prime Women Leadership Awards 2023 launch summit earlier this month, panellists Dr Nisha Taneja, Sairee Chahal, Jayprakash JC, an...
28 Mar, 2023, 03.06 PM IST
NCERT issues guidelines for early identification of mental health problems in studentsNoting that most of the time mental health issues emerge at an early stage of life as half of all mental health conditions emerge by the ti...
11 Sep, 2022, 01.44 PM IST
India reiterates strong support to 'just Palestinian cause'India also supported the diplomatic efforts of the Quartet and other members of the international community, the countries in the region in...
17 May, 2021, 03.31 PM IST
India deeply concerned at violence in Jerusalem's Temple Mount, evictions in Sheikh Jarrah & SilwanAt least 31 persons were killed in spiralling violence till 9 p.m. (local time) on Tuesday as Gaza-based militants fired hundreds of rocket...
12 May, 2021, 04.40 PM IST
Haryana issues new guidelines for home isolation care of coronavirus patientsDuring a virtual meeting, Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department, Rajeev Arora, said that around 60 to 70 per cent of coronavirus in...
19 Sep, 2020, 09.08 AM IST
Delhi government sets up panel for overall preparedness of hospitals to battle COVID-19The committee will guide the Delhi government on healthcare infrastructure augmentation and overall preparedness of hospitals to battle COV...
03 Jun, 2020, 06.40 PM IST
MCI BoG issues guidelines, advises telemedicine practice to prevent transmission of infectious diseasesThe Board of Governors (BoG) issued guidelines, outlining that telemedicine provides safety of patients, as well as health workers safety e...
25 Mar, 2020, 11.03 PM IST
Fixing the cracks in the Himalayas to avert another Kashmir-like tragedyThe Himalayas actually produce unique services — these are full-fledged services in themselves, a vital distinction often ignored.
16 Sep, 2014, 04.00 AM IST