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Shraddha Kapoor's Eetha movie: The real-life story of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, the fearless Lavani and Tamasha icon who rose from struggle to legendEetha Real Story: A new film, 'Eetha,' starring Shraddha Kapoor, revives interest in the legendary Vithabai Narayangaonkar, the 'Empress of...
Why Rs 1 crore term insurance cover in 2026 may not be enough for many familiesFamilies need more than ₹1 crore in term insurance. Rising expenses and loans mean a higher cover is essential. Experts suggest ₹1.5 crore ...
Despite being cinema's most iconic villain, Sholay actor struggled to pay Rs 400 after wife’s childbirth. Now, his son claims Bollywood never returned Rs 1.27 crore owed to his fatherAmjad Khan's son, Shadaab Khan, recently revealed that the film industry owed his late father Rs 1.27 crore at the time of his death in 199...
Out-of-pocket costs still dominate hospitalisation spend despite wider insurance coverage: NSO surveyHealth insurance coverage has grown significantly in India. However, patients continue to pay most hospitalisation bills themselves. Rural ...
Health insurance coverage rises, higher in rural areas: SurveyHealth insurance coverage in India has seen a major jump. Rural areas now have more people insured than urban centers. Government schemes a...
US woman compares Indian vs American healthcare after a thumb injury. The medical cost leaves her speechlessKristen Fischer, an American residing in India, visited a local hospital for a thumb injury. She received immediate care without any waitin...
Planning to have a baby? Consider the 'hidden financial shocks,' warns chartered accountantWelcoming a child in India brings immense joy but also significant financial strain. Maternity expenses, including prenatal care, delivery,...
Not just employers with benefits! India Inc looks to be more to woo talentCorporate India is offering new-age benefits, realizing that attracting and retaining talent requires more than just high salaries. Cos off...
Insurers are having a Chillar Party: Maternity insurance sales skyrocket as couples brace for soaring costsRising childbirth costs in India drive a surge in demand for maternity insurance, growing at 80% annually. PolicyBazaar data reveals 78% of...
Accenture introduces adoption-assistance programme for India employeesAccenture in India has launched a program to support employees choosing to adopt a child, providing financial assistance for adoption-relat...
Will your newborn baby be covered under your company health insurance policy with maternity benefit? Check if you need to actIf you are planning to start a family and depending upon your corporate health insurance policy then you need to check whether it offers ad...
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang announces recruitment drive of 1000 posts in police with 50% reservation for womenThe 48th State Day of Sikkim, to commemorate the formation of Sikkim as the 22nd State of India Union, was celebrated in Gangtok. The event...
Happy Mothers Day! Financial planning is a must before you embark on motherhoodBegin investing in parenthood as soon as you get married. Starting financial planning after your marriage is vital. Financial planning help...
How does Covid benefit the future immigrants destined for the western world?Overall, the employment markets across the major developed economies will be tight in the coming decade. Covid has impacted their demograph...
NFHS survey finds more women than men in India"With this, we can say India moves in the league of the developed countries - as the sex ratio crosses 1000," a health ministry official sa...
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-backed Janitri is preventing newborn deaths in rural IndiaIn an era where technology has made healthcare easier, faster, and cheaper, maternal healthcare is still expensive and riddled with issues....
Average medical expenditure at private hospitals seven-times higher than government ones: NSO Survey"In government/public hospitals, the expenditure was about Rs 4,452 (about Rs 4,290 in rural and Rs 4,837 in urban areas). In private hospi...
Maternity benefits not just for live births, says consumer courtChild in its mother’s womb is entitled to all rights: Court
Cash benefit not enough to draw women to govt maternity schemeAn international team of researchers also found that the money given under the JSY scheme is less than the total expenses of facility-based...
IT companies like SAP, Google, IBM & others shower pregnant women with extra perks to retain talentVast numbers of working women in India drop out of work, in most cases because of pregnancy and motherhood.