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Roll back approval to import used medical devices, med-tech industry urges PM

The group said the move puts at risk patient safety and undermines the domestic med-tech sector. It said that refurbished machines are not subject to stringent quality checks applicable to new devices.




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World Stroke Day: NIMHANS study finds that part of sleep apnoea burden is a consequence of stroke

Most patients with stroke are not evaluated for sleep apnea; this is an issue that needs to be addressed by the scientific community, doctors at NIMHANS, Bengaluru said




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Malaria elimination: Egypt’s success and a roadmap for India’s WHO certification

India has made remarkable strides in reducing malaria, with reported cases dropping over the years; however, there is a long journey ahead, with climate change raising the potential for malaria transmission in areas that have already achieved elimination




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Telemedicine in India: is the government’s eSanjeevani platform living up to its potential?

While the eSanjeevani numbers are impressive, doctors and experts point out that unless a number of systemic issues -- including low doctor numbers on the platform are fixed -- telemedicine in the country will not be able to move past infancy




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Following WHO guidelines for sodium content in packaged food could prevent 3 lakh deaths in India in 10 years: study

Additionally, about 1.7 million new cardiovascular disease cases and 7,00,000 new chronic kidney disease cases could be prevented compared to current practices, the study said




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ICMR announces ‘First in the World Challenge’ to encourage scientists to find innovative ideas to tackle health issues

The Council said that the scheme proposes to foster novel, out of the box, futuristic ideas, new knowledge generation, discovery / development of breakthrough health technologies




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Understanding orphan drugs: what are they, how are they classified and what are their challenges in the Indian context

While orphan drugs are crucial to treating rare, sometimes debilitating conditions, the high cost of their research and development is a major barrier to their development in India




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Bengaluru start-up strives to bridge India’s genomics data gap to aid precision oncology

The company, 4baseCare, has come up with a gene panel for the Indian population after extensive research. This, according to the founders, will allow doctors to provide more evidence-based and data-backed treatment for cancer patients in the country




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Can mid-level healthcare providers compensate for physician shortages in rural India?

To make up for doctor shortages, several countries around the world have introduced a cadre of MLHPs into their health systems; however, in India, mainstreaming of MLHPs has time and again been met with resistance from organised medicine 




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Revealed: YouTube's India Plans

'Two in three creators in India who earn money from YouTube agree that YouTube is their primary source of revenue.'




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The Indian Film Making Global Waves

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.''If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?''What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'




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Making Waves In India And Hollywood

'On the set, Ranveer and I got along really well. Ten days after the release, Ranveer messaged me and said, you have killed the scene! For someone like him to message me just says how supportive person he is of newcomers.'




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'India Is No.1 Country Outside The US...'

'India has the largest slate of local original content outside the US.'




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The Busiest Firang Actor In India

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.''Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.''But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'




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'I'm The OG Pan India Superstar!'

'I am always rocking.''I am a rockstar.''That's the way the world will always see me.'




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An Indian Film Makes Waves At Cannes

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.''It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.''You are good human beings.'




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Why I Won't Mind Campaigning For Kangana

'Since we are in the same party now, there has to be political camaraderie if nothing more.'




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'The Win Is Not Just For India, But...'

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'




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The Indian Who Has Stunned Hollywood

'When I started to step into the West in 2006, I believed India was not going to be the back end.''I understood that no film-maker wants to believe that they are outsourcing their creativity to a low-end place.''The application of technology in the hands of our Indian artistes is identical to any of our artists in the West.''Nobody in the world can say this shot was done in India and that in London.'




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The Man Behind Bollywood's Blockbuster Horror Films

'People worship Krishna. People don't worship Ved Vyas, who wrote the Mahabharata.''It's a cultural thing because we don't see the heroes behind the screen, we see the heroes who are in front of the screen.'





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Apple iPhone maker buys equipment worth Rs 2670000000 for India factory, gears up to start...

This is the first time Apple's high-end iPhone Pro series will be made in a country other than China.




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Halomax marks 22 Years of leadership in the lighting industry with a focus on innovation and sustainability

Their extensive product range includes downlighters, profile lights, and step lights for residential interiors, as well as decorative and office lighting for commercial spaces.




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Role of soft skills in industrial and product design career success: Preparing next generation of designers

Kushal Karwa, a thought leader in design education, emphasizes the need for integrating soft skills training into career preparation programs to help young designers thrive in real-world environments.




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Sustainability Meets Innovation via uPVC: Industry expert shares experience

The rise of uPVC in the Indian construction sector can be attributed to several factors. Unlike traditional materials such as wood and aluminum, uPVC offers excellent thermal insulation, reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling.




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Salutation of a different kind

A dance festival dedicated to former President Kalam, hosted by Aatmalaya Academy, invited dancers to experiment with an unconventional theme




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In the mind of an artist

Sharmila Biswas and her co-artists discuss with Anjana Rajan the thought behind “Antar Yatra”, a cross-genre production that shares the journey of a woman dancer.




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A window to the world

Danseuse Ranjana Gauhar says classical dance forms make children aware of their roots




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A step for Indian culture

Manasi Pandya Raghunandan is passionate about educating people in India and abroad not just about our dances, but also about our culture and tradition




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Behind the colours of Kathakali

Writer-photographer K.K. Gopalakrishnan describes vividly every aspect of the art form in his book. Lalithaa Krishnan has the details.




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Make in India: A tectonic shiftfor human resources

The Modi Govt drew up a blueprint for 25 focus sectors




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Apprenticeships can make India’s youth matter

With a target of skilling 500 million people by 2022, apprenticeship will be the key to increasing the employability of youth




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‘Technology will be the major disruptor for India Inc’




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Now, salaries are ‘Made in India’

Sustainable growth in the manufacturing sector will remain a challenge




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Counselling: Overcoming the defences of your mind for peace, productivity

Learning to recognise the impact past experiences have on present behaviour can unlock your true potential




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Data on how smartphones driving enterprise mobility in India




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As farm labour diminishes, mechanisation is key for India’s agri-sector growth, says Mahindra & Mahindra’s Sikka 

Hemant Sikka says the farm machinery industry is expected to grow from ₹9,200 crores in financial year 2022 to ₹15,000 crores in financial year 2026.




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Onion auction to remain closed indefinitely in Nashik wholesale markets to protest 40% duty on export: Traders

Traders claimed the central government's decision to impose 40% duty on the export of onions till December 31, 2023 will adversely affect the onion growers and its export




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Farmers to approach Supreme Court against India-U.S. deal on poultry

Reduced import duty on produce and relaxed norms will affect farmers and traders here, they say




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India’s smaller rice crop paves way for prolonged export curbs

Production in India, the world’s largest rice exporter, is under unusually intense focus after New Delhi banned exports of non-basmati white rice in July, sending global prices surging




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India aims at $1 billion fresh banana exports in next 5 years

India’s banana export destinations extend beyond the Middle East, with potential opportunities in major global players like the USA, Russia, Japan, Germany, China, the Netherlands, the UK, and France.




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Govt hopeful of 'bountiful harvest' amid food inflation headwinds

The government subsidised the sale of a few commodities to improve domestic supply and arrest the sharp spikes in retail prices of wheat, rice, edible oils, pulses, tomato, and onion




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High import duties; resisting pressure to open agricultural sector important to ensure India's food security: GTRI

Economic think tank GTRI (Global Trade Research Initiative) in its report said that India needs to cut its reliance on imported vegetable oils to promote better health outcomes and also reduce the import bill




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India may earmark $48 bln for next year's food, fertiliser subsidies

Food and fertiliser subsidies are expected to be increased in the Union Budget 2024, sources say




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Farmers’ income will be increased with innovative schemes: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

‘We intend to bring a revolutionary change in the agriculture sector with a special focus on promoting animal husbandry,’ Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu tells the hill State’s milk producers




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Cheaper blueberries, cranberries, turkeys headed to India




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G-33 nations urge WTO members to find a permanent solution to public stockholding issue

A group of developing and least developed countries want WTO to find a solution to the issue of public stockholding of rice and wheat




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India sugar crop woes create opportunity for Al Khaleej refinery




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India's FY24 pulses imports hit 6-year high as red lentil purchases jump

In value terms, imports in the year jumped 93% to $3.75 billion




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India’s rising water stress can dent its sovereign credit profile: Moody’s Ratings

The country is among those most vulnerable to water management risks, and has the poorest access to basic services, including water, among G-20 economies, the rating major flagged