The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
India's healthcare transformed in 12 years under PM Modi: ReportIndia's healthcare sector has seen a major transformation over the last 12 years. Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly. Mat...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Elon Musk's tweet on India's falling birth rate goes viralElon Musk's comment on India's falling birth rate has gone viral. India's total fertility rate has now dropped below the replacement level....
07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Private hospitals drive surge in C-section deliveries across IndiaCaesarean sections are now the norm in Indian private hospitals, accounting for over half of all births. Eastern and southern states show p...
30 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
29 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
The ticking price tag: What delaying parenthood really costs you financially and biologicallyA growing number of couples are choosing to delay parenthood in pursuit of career milestones, financial stability, and personal goals. But ...
20 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Old shopping funnel is gone: Gen Z is rewriting rules of retailGen Z is rapidly reshaping India’s online retail market, forcing brands and platforms to rethink traditional marketing strategies. Nearly h...
18 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Quote of the day by Miley Cyrus: 'The minute you stop making mistakes is the minute you stop...' Life lessons on success, self confidence, human nature by actor and singer known for playing Hannah Montana in popular television showQuote of the day by Miley Cyrus highlights the message that mistakes are part of growth. The statement connects with life lessons on succes...
13 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
View: In T20s, hundred isn’t worth hundredCricket's cherished century is losing its shine in T20 matches. While once a mark of batting excellence, the fast-paced format prioritizes ...
10 May, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...
08 May, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Nearly two-fifths of stillbirths missed if only late gestation counted: AnalysisNew data analysis shows stillbirth rates are higher than previously thought. Focusing only on late-gestation stillbirths misses almost 40 p...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
'Three more please': Elon Musk wants parents to volunteer to make up for the ones with noneElon Musk is worried about falling birth rates. He suggests people should have at least three kids. This is to balance out those who have f...
26 Jun, 2025, 09.25 PM IST
India sees improvement in maternal, child health indicators, says 2021 SRS reportIndia has made remarkable strides in maternal and child health between 2014 and 2021, with significant declines in MMR, IMR, NMR, and U5MR....
10 May, 2025, 11.52 AM IST
Babies too costly? US births drop to lowest in over 40 yearsThe number of births in the US fell to the lowest level in over 40 years, with 3.596 million births in 2023, a 2% decline from 2022. High h...
18 Mar, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
How the world is changing after its population hit 8 billionAnnual population growth is now at its slowest level since 1950. While it took 12 years for the world’s population to jump by a billion, it...
15 Nov, 2022, 07.27 PM IST
'India unlikely to meet infant mortality rate target of 2015'"At this current rate of decline it seems it will be difficult for India to reach the target of less than 39 per 1,000 live births by the e...
21 Dec, 2014, 11.13 AM IST