Punjab records 5,300 high-risk C-section deliveries under Sehat YojanaPunjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided vital healthcare for over 7,300 mothers and newborns. The scheme covered 5,300 high-risk cae...
27 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Missed the Enhanced STAR deadline? Thousands of New York seniors could still recover $1,000 property tax relief through a hidden late-filing opportunity many homeowners never realized existedThousands of New York seniors may still qualify for Enhanced STAR property tax relief worth more than $1,000 despite missing earlier filing...
18 May, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Aristotle: 'The safest way of not being very miserable is…'-Father of Political Science's timeless lesson on excellence, effort and destinyAristotle, the legendary philosopher of ancient Greece, asserted that greatness is the result of purposeful action rather than mere luck. I...
18 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
US Stock Market: US health insurers post best quarterly performance since pandemic eraU.S. health insurers posted strong first-quarter earnings, easing concerns over rising medical costs and claims pressures. Major players be...
14 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Is Tim Cook a better CEO than the legendary Steve Jobs? Aswath Damodaran shares his argument for Apple investorsValuation expert Aswath Damodaran highlights Tim Cook's significant role in Apple's financial growth. Cook's tenure is seen as a masterclas...
07 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Enduring wealth, lasting wellness. People in India are living longer. Are they also living well?India's rising life expectancy faces a longevity paradox, with increased years not always translating to good health, compounded by rising ...
06 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
The rise of AI-first healthcare systems: Are we ready for the shift?Autonomous AI agents are now actively participating in care delivery, from diagnosis to follow-up. India is uniquely positioned to leverage...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria with 20% mortality risk detected in Long Island: Symptoms, spread, treatment and preventionScientists have detected the potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, in Long Island waters, posing a significant ris...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Pick your own health cover: How custom plans work and their hidden downsidesA health plan consists of a base plan and riders or add-ons. Earlier, the base plan comprised fixed features that could not be changed, and...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
NRI term insurance demand doubles in two years; younger buyers drive growthDemand for term insurance among Non-Resident Indians has doubled in two years, with a 35% month-on-month surge following West Asian tension...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Debunking myths: The truth about critical illness insuranceThis article dispels common myths about critical illness insurance, clarifying that it covers specific serious conditions, not all illnesse...
18 Sep, 2024, 07.16 PM IST
How to buy critical illness cover with life or health insurance policyA critical illness cover lapses once the payment is made by the insurer. Typically, the lump sum amount is paid to the policyholder post su...
01 Dec, 2020, 03.40 PM IST
What your health insurance policy will not coverMost people tend to give the in-depth study of the policy clauses a miss, only to regret later.
07 Aug, 2018, 10.42 AM IST
Insurance queries: Can you claim nursing charges under medical policy?Expenses covered post discharge from hospital are post hospitalisation expenses. The list of expenses covered under this varies from one po...
02 Jun, 2017, 11.08 AM IST
- Buy critical illness cover to enhance your health cover
Aviva Life Insurance has launched an online health plan called Aviva Health Secure.
04 Jun, 2012, 03.43 PM IST