In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgeryDuring the tumultuous period of World War II, a serendipitous observation emerged within the field of ophthalmology. British pilots, expose...
30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
25 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...
22 May, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
How China is helping Cuba survive crippling blackouts as years of US sanctions leave the country with ‘absolutely no fuel’Cuba faces a severe energy crisis with widespread blackouts. China is significantly boosting Cuba's solar power infrastructure. Imports of ...
14 May, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Quote of the day by Robert Frost: ‘Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, ice is also great and would suffice’Robert Frost, a celebrated American poet, masterfully blended rural imagery with universal themes, earning multiple Pulitzer Prizes. The qu...
04 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
What is mifepristone, and why is it used? Court restricts abortion access by blocking mailing of abortion pill in USWhat is mifepristone, and why is it used? A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone by blocking mailing of prescription...
02 May, 2026, 04.37 AM IST
Are they still strong? Arnold Schwarzenegger resurfaces with Heather Milligan after 12 monthsArnold Schwarzenegger and Heather Milligan recently made a rare public appearance together after a long gap, drawing attention to their pri...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
EQT Partners lines up $1 billion CitiusTech exitEQT Partners is gearing up to divest its substantial 40% interest in CitiusTech, aiming to secure close to $1 billion. The Swedish investme...
07 Dec, 2025, 11.55 PM IST
Manipal Hospitals signs up with ConnectedLife & Fitbit to monitor patients after major proceduresThe digital initiative aims to use wearable technology to stay connected with patients after surgeries like total knee replacement, angiopl...
17 Mar, 2022, 08.36 PM IST
Manipal signs up with ConnectedLife & Fitbit to monitor patients after major proceduresManipal's clinical teams, through this virtual platform, will gain a holistic view of the patient post-discharge, prescribe any interventio...
17 Mar, 2022, 05.41 PM IST
Tiger Global backs Pristyn Care at over $550 million valuationPristyn Care's $53 million funding round has a minor secondary component of close to a million dollars which saw some employees take home s...
20 Apr, 2021, 02.22 PM IST
TCS becomes first Tata company to extend medical cover benefits to LGBT employeesUp to 50% of the cost of sex/gender reassignment surgery will be covered by insurance.
07 Dec, 2019, 02.44 PM IST
Oxxy Healthcare to offer up to Rs 1,000 crore loan for medical treatment in FY20There will be no processing fee and the application will be processed within hours, Oxxy Healthcare said.
30 Aug, 2019, 03.59 PM IST
India Inc offers medical cover to LGBTQ partnersSeveral companies offer medical insurance to same-sex partners of their employees, including for gender-reassignment surgery.
14 Mar, 2019, 02.53 PM IST
53% Delhiites in survey feel spending money to improve looks is an investmentMore than half of those who took part in the survey believe that spending money on improving one's appearance is an investment.
31 Dec, 2015, 05.11 PM IST
- Fortis Healthcare and Fortis ICRS to invest Rs 150 crore to set robotic surgery centres
The centres will be set up across Fortis Hospitals in Bangalore, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and in tier II cities including Mohali a...
02 Nov, 2011, 02.49 PM IST
- Fortis Healthcare, ICRS join hands to offer robotic surgery
Fortis Healthcare said it has joined hands with the International Centre for Robotic Surgery to offer advanced robotic surgery at its facil...
17 Feb, 2011, 02.29 PM IST