New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday demanded an immediate apology from actor Aamir Khan accusing him of having defamed the medical profession in the May 27 episode of his TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' and warned him of legal action if he did not do so. "Aamir Khan should apologise for having defamed and given one side of the story on medical profession. If he does not we...
09:14 PM, Jun 02, 2012
New Delhi: Government doctors engaged in private practice cannot be prosecuted under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA) or any other criminal law, the Supreme Court has ruled. A bench of justices Markandeya Katju and Gyan Sudha Mishra in a judgement quashed the FIR registered against two Punjab government doctors by the state government for allegedly indulging in private practice despite service rules prohibiting it. The apex court said if...
06:20 PM, Apr 28, 2011
New Delhi: Ever since the govt announced a new service tax on healthcare services this union budget, pressure has been growing to announce a roll-back. Noted cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty launched a nation-wide appeal - calling this a misery tax. Dr Devi Shetty, Cardiologist and Chairman, Narayana Hrudaylaya said, "India spends less than 1 per cent of its GDP on health care. Less than 10 per cent of the...
08:41 PM, Mar 09, 2011
Johannesburg: Resting Graeme Smith was more important than allowing him to play in IPL 5 considering the long-term national interest, says Mohammed Moosajee, the doctor of the South African team. When you're looking at something more long term, keeping in mind the challenges that we have ahead, we thought it might be the best opportunity to go in and get him sorted out, Moosajee told the Business Day. Graeme is...
11:26 PM, May 08, 2008
Mohali: Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist on Monday praised the youngsters of the Indian team, saying one needs to be patient while the side is going through transition. After lifting the World Cup a year ago, the Indian team sunk from one low to another in the past year, losing two consecutive away Test series in England and Australia, besides seeing Rahul Dravid bid adieu to international cricket, leaving a...
04:17 PM, May 08, 2008
15-year-old Dhileepan Raj performed a C-Section to make a world record. ...
12:18 PM, Jun 25, 2007
State says medical fraternity should take action, Medical Council says it has no jurisdiction. ...
02:17 AM, Jun 22, 2007
Tamil Nadu government to initiate action against 15-year-old 'surgeon'. ...
10:50 AM, Jun 21, 2007
Class X student does Cesarean surgery to set record, authorities enraged. ...
11:17 PM, Jun 20, 2007
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