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Mugdha Pradhan Nutritionist and Founder, Thrive FNC

‘Pharma must rethink, repurpose’

Learn from past mistakes and acquire the right technology for the future, pharma doyen YK Hamied urges his compatriots

My Five Golf over gadgets and a post-dinner cuppa

Golf over gadgets and a post-dinner cuppa

Alok Kirloskar(Head — International Business, Kirloskar Brothers)1 I like to start my day early, by 5.30-6 am. I believe a calm mind is an integral ...

2020: A public health nightmare that had some silver linings

From syringe and vial makers to refrigerant suppliers — the many behind-the-scene warriors in this life-and-death battle

By invitation Don’t invest in ‘white elephants’

Don’t invest in ‘white elephants’

Indian vaccine-makers are receiving praise from across the world for their role in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. This, even as there has been a ...

2021: Year of the health worker

The World Health Organization has designated 2021 as the year of the health and care workers (HCW), in recognition of their efforts to tackle the ...

Service with a heart in remote centres

A voluntary cardiac care service shows how Janaushadhi kendras can go much beyond selling low-cost medicines

Have we failed the HIV vulnerable communities?

AIDS has fallen out of the political radar for almost a decade now, with too little focus on the prevention of infections among key populations

Meditation, food for the soul

Raman Mittal (Co-founder & CMO, TO THE NEW)1. I squeeze physical activity into my day to avoid a sedentary lifestyle. I like to walk-the-talk with ...

By Invitation Safeguarding nutrition is priority amidst a public health crisis

Covid-19 has exposed the fragility of health systems and aggravated under-nourishment

Drug makers brace themselves for cyber attacks in virus times

The average cost of a data breach in healthcare is $7.3 million, according to IBM’s report

My Five Of Carnatic music, intermittent fasting and bodybuilding

Mani Rangarajan, Group COO, Housing.com1. Exercise: I am extremely keen on fitness and follow a well-crafted routine for myself. I make sure that I ...

By Invitation A privacy pill for healthcare while leveraging technology

‘Trust score’ for those processing patient information online boosts transparency

Shielding Covid patients from hospital-insurer crossfire

Hospitals and insurance companies need to agree on package, standard costs for treatment

Mornings with warm water & apple cider, and no phones!

Karan Bose, Managing Director, Hula Global1. I believe both physical and mental fitness need equal importance. During weekdays, I start my day early, ...

My Five: Migsun Group MD Yash Miglani

A 6-km run, gluten-free diet & some cycling : Yash Miglani, Managing Director, Migsun Group1. My morning usually starts at 6-6:30 am, where I run ...

Covid reinfection a ‘rare occurrence’, but fear still lurks

Research findings too signal that a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection may not necessarily provide immunity in future

Spotlight on Indian pharma’s resilience during pandemic times

Alongside applause for ensuring uninterrupted supply of life-saving drugs, the sector needs some nurturing

Let eye-health not remain a ‘Cinderella’ subject, post Covid-19

The call to integrate eye health into universal healthcare rings out louder than ever before

Pharma’s small guns look to hold their own in Covid times

Credit offtake by medium, small and micro enterprises, by volume, has seen good growth

By Invitation Paving the road for India’s self-reliance in medical devices sector

Prime Minister Modi’s call to become Atmanirbhar or self-reliant by scaling up manufacturing, accelerating infrastructure development, attracting ...

From Sherlock to Feluda: What’s in a name, it’s detection all the same

Sherlock Holmes, Feluda... it sounds like a feast for a detective novel geek. Only, these are detections all right but of a different kind. Diagnostic ...

My Five: Staying active & having deep, sound sleep

Aman Puri, Founder, Steadfast Nutrition1. Exercise: Staying active and exercising daily, or possibly three to four times in a week, has brought in a ...

by invitation While doctors soldier on, society needs to play its part too

Instead of applause/abuse, doctors want steps to ensure their safety, and that of their families

Blueprints and pledges seek to build trust in Covid vaccine

Biopharma companies’ disclosures will help the public overcome ‘vaccine hesitancy’

My Five: Do not over think & find time for passion, says Minal Srivastava, Shalimar Paints VP

Minal Srivastava, Vice-President (Marketing), Shalimar Paints1. Do not over think: Mind controls the body, completely. Before I started on my journey ...

A proactive response needed to the Coronavirus infodemic

An expert team can be a nodal point to cross-check health information

by invitation Covid-19’s ‘heart of darkness’

SARS-CoV-2 appears to put the COR in CORonary problems

A digital footprint, but within a public health ecosystem

The National Digital Health Mission must ensure quality individual healthcare with dignity, privacy

My Five Healthy food for the body & positive thoughts for the mind

1. Being a fitness enthusiast, I believe, ‘Health is wealth’. A healthy body is where the healthy mind stays, especially during this ongoing pandemic ...

Falling at the frontline: When health workers find themselves ‘on the other side’

Healthcare professionals are falling victim to Covid even as they help patients fight it. Steps to protect their health and ensure their financial security are the need of the hour