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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...
Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
The billionaire shakedown: How India changed its 'default' settingsIndia's decade-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionized corporate finance, ending a 'defaulter's paradise' and recovering tril...
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...
NEET paper leak: NTA has not learnt lessons, says SC; issues notices on pleasThe Supreme Court has expressed sadness over the National Testing Agency's repeated failure to prevent NEET paper leaks. The court is seeki...
Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alivePresident Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies r...
2-hour hospitalisation: What health insurance policies really cover and what they excludeNew health plans cover treatments requiring two hours of hospitalisation, but exclusions remain critical.
America’s business schools are dangling discounts to win back students as AI panic sets inAmerican business schools are slashing tuition fees and offering scholarships. This move comes as professionals reconsider the value of tra...
Karnataka urges Centre to scrap NEET-UG from 2026, restore state powers to conduct CETKarnataka is urging the central government to abolish NEET-UG from 2026. The state wants to bring back its own entrance tests. Minister Sha...
Amazon layoffs 2026: Amazon fires another wave after 30,000 cuts — who is next, and why AI is replacing jobs faster than anyone warnedAmazon Layoffs Hit Selling Partner Services: The latest Amazon layoffs are tied directly to the company’s broader restructuring efforts. Ac...
Roche brings 7-minute lung cancer shot to IndiaRoche Pharma India introduces a new injectable immunotherapy for lung cancer. This treatment takes only seven minutes, a significant reduct...
Rice University eyes deeper India push, weighs campus presence under NEPRice University is looking at expanding its presence in India. This includes potential research and academic partnerships under the new Nat...
FAIMA demands time-bound probe, strict accountability in NEET paper 'leak'The Federation of All India Medical Association demands a swift investigation into the NEET-UG exam paper leak. They seek accountability fo...
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
Mamata Banerjee’s Swasthya Sathi Scheme faces uncertainty as Kolkata Hospitals restrict admissionsPatients on West Bengal's Swasthya Sathi health scheme face admission hurdles at Kolkata's private hospitals. Uncertainty surrounds the sch...
Age no limit: 71-year-old, who attempts NEET after retirement makes Internet emotional - 'Your mum is cheering...'A 71-year-old man from Lucknow, Ashok Bahar, is pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor by appearing for the NEET examination. Ins...
'Thank God' Kiran Mazumdar Shaw did not become a doctor: When Dr Devi Shetty shared a life lesson from Biocon founder's inspiring journeyA missed medical college admission propelled Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw towards a different path, ultimately leading to the founding of Biocon. Re...
Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to workThousands of Pakistani women doctors are returning to practice through telemedicine. This initiative connects home-based doctors with patie...
Want higher health insurance coverage through super top-up policy? HDFC Ergo, Aditya Birla, ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa, Care plans comparedRising healthcare costs necessitate enhanced coverage beyond base policies. Super top-up plans offer this crucial protection, acting as an ...
'Hospital infra isn't sole determinant of better care, outcomes also matter,' says Max Healthcare ChairmanMax Healthcare has significantly increased its bed capacity to 6,500 with a new Saket facility. This expansion targets both domestic patien...