
India’s healthcare in uncertain times
Health insurance is vital, especially during unpredictable times like the Covid-19 pandemic. It helps cover medical expenses and provides financial security. India has made progress in healthcare accessibility through schemes like RSBY and AB-PMJAY, aiming to leave no one behind Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, individuals experienced the unfortunate loss of their...
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Astroturf | Dharana leads to Dhyana
24 September 2023 | Bharat Bhushan Padmadeo -
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‘Low-income nations ill-equipped for CVD fight’
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Environmental awakening | Gadgil's revealing memoirs
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Yemen: A live hell for children
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Patients as Partners: Elevating Healthcare Safety
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NPPA approves retail price of 51 new drugs The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved the retail price of 51 new drugs under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 with various combination drugs treating diabetes, blood pressure and others. In its meeting held last week, the NPPA deliberated on cases...

Better Cure
In several States across India, climate change induced erratic temperatures and change in rainfall pattern continue to exacerbate water and vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, cholera and typhoid. Most individuals experiencing these symptoms typically manifest indicators such as fever, weakness and body ache. As soon as you notice...

Vanishing innocence | Epidemic of missing children
In India, the crisis of missing children is dire. Between 2018 and mid-2023, a staggering 2,75,125 children disappeared, averaging six children per hour. Alarmingly, 62,237 were boys, and 2,12,825 were girls. Out of these, only 240,502 have been found, leaving 34,623 children still missing. Dr Sangeeta Sharma reveals that many...

Astroturf | Yogasana and Pranayama preparatory to Dhyana
We now move to Yoga-Asana, the third step of Patanjali’s eight-fold Yoga sutra. It is designed to acquire physical fitness and agility of body. It not simply facilitates acquiring a posture suited to effortlessly follow the process for a continued stretch of time. Also, the mind and fundamental element of...

G20: India shines on global stage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s deft leadership at the G20 summit underscores India’s growing global influence. This article delves into key diplomatic moves, from Bangladesh to Ukraine, highlighting India’s ascension as a unifying force. Despite geopolitical tensions, India’s stance strengthens its position on the world stage. The G20 summit, expertly hosted by...

Astroturf | Favourable inner climate facilitates dhyana
To pursue dhyana process in right earnest, we need to prepare ourselves well by creating a favourable inner climate. That calls for being aware of certain inescapable realities. First, it is important to understand that dhyana does not call for trying hard to concentrate. But following the process, however, with...

Positive body image linked to better life satisfaction
Having more positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction, according to a new study led by Anglia Ruskin University in England. It also said that people in rural areas appreciate their bodies more, notes The Health Pioneer Published in the journal Body Image, the research...