Quote of the day by William Somerset Maugham: 'We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if...' ; lessons on love from iconic British writerWilliam Somerset Maugham's quote highlights that enduring love embraces personal evolution, not static sameness. He observed that relations...
31 Mar, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
India’s urban health alarm: One in five at early heart risk, 25% face respiratory threatUrban Indians are facing a health crisis. Cardiovascular and respiratory risks are rising. Poor air quality, long commutes, and inactivity ...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Will the world's richest university really miss its income from foreign student enrolments?The Trump administration's restrictions on Harvard University, including barring international students and freezing $2.6 billion in federa...
23 May, 2025, 01.59 PM IST
Funding freeze pushes Harvard to the brink: Job cuts and euthanizing research animals now on the table, say shocked scientistsHarvard University faces a severe crisis as the Trump administration froze over $2.2 billion in federal funding, forcing research suspensio...
17 Apr, 2025, 07.50 PM IST
Study highlights 'catastrophic costs' incurred by tuberculosis patients worldwideDespite many countries offering free treatment, tuberculosis patients still face significant costs. Hospitalisation and income loss are maj...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.17 AM IST
Trump's plan to 'suspend' US funding likely to hit health programmes hereUS President Donald Trump's executive order to suspend USAID programs may impact health initiatives in India, specifically targeting TB, HI...
29 Jan, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
In letter to PM, Cong's Tagore questions logic behind decision to hike prices of 8 essential drugsCongress MP Manickam Tagore writes to PM Modi, expressing concern over NPPA's decision to hike prices of eight essential drugs by 50%. Tago...
02 Nov, 2024, 02.04 PM IST
USAID, IACC extend pact for five years towards enhanced collaboration across sectorsThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) have renewed their MoU for ...
19 May, 2023, 12.50 PM IST
WHO urges southeast Asia region members to bolster essential health services hit by COVID-19A rapid assessment of 25 essential services carried out by WHO in May showed significant disruptions to essential health services around th...
06 Aug, 2020, 05.24 PM IST
US exit may hit WHO’s India workThe US is the largest donor to the WHO with a contribution of $400 million in 2018-19. WHO India’s country budget was reported to be a litt...
02 Jun, 2020, 07.04 AM IST
Coronavirus impact on India's pharma sectorThe Indian pharma industry has been a world leader in generics both globally and in domestic markets.
14 Apr, 2020, 01.06 PM IST
Coal India likely to offer 10,000 new jobs: Pralhad Joshi"It is heartening to know that Coal India has planned for huge capital investments for its works and expansion programmes, along with bring...
01 Nov, 2019, 09.34 PM IST
Bidi smoking cost India Rs 80,550 crore last year: StudyBidi -- a cheap cigarette made of unprocessed tobacco wrapped in leaves -- is very popular in India, accounting for 81 per cent of the toba...
30 Dec, 2018, 01.26 PM IST
Bangalore's Pentavalent Bio Sciences wins social enterprise challengeWhile Arogya Medtech Pvt. Ltd, a Kolkata-based venture, was declared as the 1st runner-up, Bombay Hemp Company Pvt. Ltd from Mumbai emerged...
17 Jan, 2017, 03.01 PM IST
Take unpopular measures to accelerate growth: Bill Gates to BJP governmentBillionaire Bill Gates also pushed for an increase in the country’s healthcare spend, saying it will be interesting to see if that goes up.
19 Sep, 2014, 07.58 AM IST
Global competitiveness: India fares badly on tax, inflationOut of 144 countries analysed by the World Economic Forum, India ranks 133rd in terms of inflation, 130th for taxes and 131st for starting ...
03 Sep, 2014, 03.30 PM IST
India lacks a strong culture of philanthropy: Jeff Raikes, Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationBill & Melinda Gates Foundation is constantly exploring innovative ways to tackle challenges in global healthcare, poverty etc.
30 Jul, 2012, 08.19 AM IST