No gym, no equipment, no sweat: This 800-year-old Chinese exercise is quietly fixing high blood pressureAn 800-year-old Chinese exercise once practiced quietly in parks and public squares is now drawing global attention after scientists discov...
12 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
08 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Chien-Shiung Wu: “The main stumbling block in the way of any progress is and always has been unimpeachable tradition” — Why questioning old beliefs is key to real progressChien-Shiung Wu’s quote explains that blindly following old traditions can stop progress. She believed new ideas grow when people question ...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
Himachal CM unveils Rs 1,500 support for Kinnaur women, geothermal project for PeoHimachal Pradesh celebrated its 79th Day with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced significant welfare schemes and d...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Despite domestic push in Budget 2025, medical students likely to stick to studying abroadIndia's medical colleges face a severe shortage of seats amid growing competition. Many students are exploring cost-effective medical educa...
06 Feb, 2025, 12.09 AM IST
Indian embassy publishes FAQ on documentation process for degrees obtained from Chinese collegesThe Indian embassy in Beijing published a FAQ for Indian students in China on attesting their degrees. It addresses fees, time taken for at...
13 Jun, 2024, 06.06 PM IST
India apprises China of new norms for Indian medical students studying in Chinese colleges to qualify for practice back homeIn September last, the Indian Embassy in Beijing issued a detailed advisory for prospective Indian students wanting to study medicine in Ch...
07 Nov, 2022, 01.29 PM IST
India issues advisory outlining risks for students planning to study medicine in ChinaThe advisory was issued as thousands of Indians studying in Chinese medical colleges are currently stuck at home for over two years due to ...
10 Sep, 2022, 11.21 AM IST
India’s doctor deficit: Let’s not use band-aids for bullet woundsThe Union government must establish more medical colleges. They discount the fact that the size of the problem goes beyond the capacity of ...
27 Feb, 2022, 11.00 AM IST
India's third coronavirus patient discharged from hospital in KeralaThe decision to discharge her from the hospital was taken by the Medical Board, which met and examined the results of the woman's samples t...
21 Feb, 2020, 02.41 PM IST
Wuhan was a magnet for medical aspirants from IndiaThe epicentre of coronavirus is now host to medical aspirants from around the world, including India
04 Feb, 2020, 05.22 PM IST
China becomes the largest contributor of MBBS doctors to IndiaChina is today the largest contributor of MBBS doctors to India followed by Russia, Ukraine and Nepal, according to data collated by the Na...
06 Nov, 2015, 11.27 AM IST
Aspiring doctors flock abroad as education cost surges in IndiaLast year, almost 4,000 doctors who studied abroad entered the Indian health system after clearing the screening test meant for foreign med...
05 Aug, 2013, 10.20 AM IST
Lured by cheaper fee structure, wannabe medicos opt Chinese medical collegesAn MBBS course from a govt medical college in China will cost about Rs 15-20 lakh. In India, just the tuition fee and donation will amount ...
17 Aug, 2012, 07.55 AM IST
China emerging as top medical studies centre for India, worldThe medical institutes included over 280 colleges and over 350 secondary schools, the Chinese Ministry of Education said.
24 Jan, 2012, 04.37 PM IST
- 1 doc for 1,000 people not before 2028
India will take at least 17 more years before it can reach the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended norm of one doctor per 1,000 p...
27 Sep, 2011, 10.52 AM IST
- China's medical college appoints Environs as partner
China's Wenzhou Medical College has appointed Environs, a Bangalore based education consultant, as its partner in Karnataka.
14 Jun, 2006, 09.30 PM IST