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2024 missed the climate moment but all’s not lost
Fossil fuels are the main culprit, accounting for over 75 per cent...
2024: Key healthcare initiatives
The expansion of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana...
How missed warnings, ‘over-tourism’ aggravated deadly India landslides
Local authorities are now counting the cost of the disaster and questioning whether the rapid development of a tourism industry was to blame for the tragedy. Weather-related disasters are not unusual in India, but the landslides in Kerala state this week were the...
Head and neck cancers on the rise in India, youth at key risk: Experts
"India is seeing a surge in head and neck cancer cases, especially among young men, due to increased tobacco consumption and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Around 80-90 per cent of oral cancer patients have been found to use tobacco in some form, be it smoking or...
“Megatrend” Risks are not getting properly addressed by business entities, finds out Aon Survey
The survey results highlight that supply chain risks are top of mind in the C-suite, with 74 percent of business decision makers saying that their responsibility for supply chain or distribution functions has increased over the last year DUBLIN: Aon plc, a leading...
Not politics, not interest rates: India’s surging economy at risk from water
The shortages are affecting rural and urban Indians alike, disrupting agriculture and industry, stoking food inflation and risking social unrest. Contaminated water kills about 200,000 Indians each year, according to the government. People and the economy are...
Experts expect AB-PMJAY revamp and larger health budget during Modi 3.0
“Increased healthcare spending, coupled with initiatives like AB-PMJAY, can benefit both the public and private sectors, albeit requiring adjustments in pricing structures. Addressing the shortage of healthcare staff and providing regulatory relief, particularly in...
Doctors face high burnout, must set clear boundaries for work & personal life
“As doctors, we are so preoccupied with patients' health that we tend to often neglect ourselves. Long and erratic work schedules and the enormity of taking responsibility for the lives of others are taxing. We should prioritise our health first,” Dr Tushar Tayal,...
Insurance Awareness Day: Industry Leaders Lay Out Action Plans
The journey towards widespread insurance coverage begins with informed individuals and families. India's insurance penetration rate for 2023-24 is anticipated to be 3.8%, with life insurance penetration expected to be 2.9%. These figures underscore the pressing need...
Tackling Air Turbulence: Cabin Crew’s new lessons
"While variations in climate can cause variations in Clear Air Turbulence (CAT), a robust increase in CAT over decades is very likely to be because of climate change," Manoj Joshi, a Professor of Climate Dynamics at the University of East Anglia, UK, said New Delhi:...
NSE/BSE market cap to cross USD 10 trillion by 2030- Experts
BSE and NSE journey from USD 4 trillion in November 2023 to USD 5 trillion this week took less than six months Experts say the Indian market still has a long way to go if we compare it with leading markets of the world. The US leads with a market cap of almost USD...
India to emerge as an economic superpower amid looming global economic landscape
The digital revolution in India is another sector where the country has taken a lead, many countries have adopted India's UPI for financial transactions. With the highest number of digital transactions globally and broadband connectivity reaching over 93 per cent of...