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ET 40 Under Forty 2024: Celebrating India's top young business leaders
The Economic Times 40 Under Forty list features a diverse group of young business leaders, including entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators from various industries. These individuals have made significant contributions and are shaping the future of business in India. Learn more about their inspiring journeys and accomplishments.
Artificial sweetners in chewing gum and even toothpaste can give you blood clots, heart attacks or stroke: Study
Artificial sweeteners, particularly xylitol, may pose health risks by affecting platelets and blood clotting, leading to cardiovascular events. Caution is advised, with recommendations for natural sweeteners and occasional use of xylitol products for those at risk.
IIT Madras and Shell India Partner to form Centre for Energy Research
Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Shell India partner to establish Shell IITM Centre for Energy Research (SICER) for advancing technologies in the energy sector, emphasizing research collaborations and energy startup incubation.
World Hypertension Day: Identifying risks, monitoring high BP, and adopting preventive measures to address this silent killer
To address the ticking bomb called hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, The Economic Times, in collaboration with USV, brings a special World Hypertension Day episode titled ‘The Brain, The Heart, and The Kidney: The Trifecta of Hypertension’, featuring a panel of esteemed experts, Dr. Ajit Mehta, Dr Soumik Chaudhuri, and Dr. Basavaraj G S. This significant discussion aimed to address the critical connection between hypertension and our vital organs. Here are the highlights.
Will short-term headwinds impact long-term potential? 6 stocks from hospital sector with upside potential of up to 30%
After outperforming the market, stocks from the healthcare sector or what is more commonly called hospital sector have gone into consolidation mode. The consolidation has been prompted by the fact that voices have been raised about differential pricing in the services of the hospitals. The matter has reached the Supreme Court and will be heard. Given the fact that while medicine is a science but in real life as practice it has an element of art in it. For example, a hospital who has a renowned surgeon from any branch, be it cardio, neuro on its roll may charge up more for the same surgery as compared to others. While the moral debate is on one side, there is another side to the story. In a country like India, the healthcare infrastructure needs vast expansion and upgradation. To some extent the street is ruthless and does not have much moral obligation.
From digital literacy to women entrepreneurship: How Nasscom Foundation is championing technology for social good and SDG push
Nasscom Foundation is focused on driving social change through technology, and its broad spectrum of initiatives are aimed at holistically harnessing technology for social innovation, says Nidhi Bhasin, CEO.
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Guwahati: MeitY Secy inaugurates SWASTHA project and other projects at IIT Centre for Nanotechnology
S. Krishnan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, officiated the inauguration of the SWASTHA project along with the cutting-edge ISO 5 and 6 Clean Room Facilities at the Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology- Guwahati.
Climate contradictions key at UN talks. Less future warming projected, yet there's more current pain
Dubai hosts United Nations talks for a global stock take on the progress of the Paris climate agreement. The latest assessments show that the world is heading for considerably less warming than projected a decade ago. However, the pain from current climate change has been underestimated, with severe impacts happening faster and harder than anticipated. Despite rising emissions, they are increasing more slowly than previously projected. The central topic of the conference is whether fossil fuels should be phased out, a move supported by activists and UN officials.
GIM's National ESG Conclave creates ripples in sustainable business transformation
The Goa Institute of Management hosted a national conclave on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). The conclave was organised in collaboration with the UN Global Compact Network India, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and PRME India Chapter on November 24, 2023. Read to know more.
Home loan overdraft facility: Eligibility, how to avail, documentation, interest rate
The concept of home loan with overdraft facility is gaining popularity as a financial tool.
6 stocks from hospital sector with upside potential of up to 27%
While all the headlines have been hogged by new age companies and sectors, there has been a sharp surge in valuations in one sector which has performed extremely well in the last two years. It i the hospital space and it is still under the radar. The post listing performance of IPOs from this space shows that both domestic and institutional investors are ready to pay a premium to have these stocks in their portfolio. Given the macro picture , it has a secular growth trend as per capita spending is likely to continue to increase.
G20 Summit News Updates: President Murmu and PM Modi welcome guests at Bharat Mandapam for the special G20 dinner
The G20 Summit, hosted by India, has reached a consensus on its leaders' declaration and announced its adoption. World leaders, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, attended the summit. India also announced that the African Union has been made a permanent member of the G20, giving it the same status as the European Union.
Looking for a healthy portfolio amid volatility? 8 stocks from hospital space with upside scope of up to 27%
One sector which has performed extremely well in the last two years has been hospital space. If one looks at the post listing performance of the IPOs which have come from this space, it is clear that both domestic and institutional investors are ready to pay a premium to have these stocks in their portfolio. The reason healthcare companies are bound to see growth, because average spend on healthcare will increase due to expansion of insurance and spending by the government.
India-U.S. relationship is a defining strategic partnership
“The deal for GE 414 engines to be manufactured in India, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is a great achievement”, she added. “The initiative on critical and emerging technologies in areas such as semiconductors, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, telecommunications and space, and renewable energies would be key element driving this partnership”.
Centre open to a panel review of investor protection regime
The Supreme Court last week sought the government's views on whether the regulatory regime needs a review, suggesting an expert panel headed by a former judge on the matter. The apex court has asked the government to submit a note by Wednesday on the remit of the committee. The case will be heard on Friday again.
India to set up Global South Centre of Excellence: PM Modi
"We want a human-centric globalisation. we, the developing countries, are concerned about increasing fragmentation of the international landscape. These geopolitical tensions distract us from focusing on our development priorities.... To address this geopolitical fragmentation, we urgently need fundamental reform of international organisations including the UN Security Council and Bretton Woods institutions," Prime Minister Narendra Modi added.
PM Modi's mother Heeraben Modi passes away
Sharing the picture of his mother Heeraben Modi, PM Modi said, “In Maa I have always felt that trinity, which contains the journey of an ascetic, the symbol of a selfless Karmayogi and a life committed to values.”
PM's mother Hiraben fine now, to be discharged from hospital soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's elder brother Somabhai Modi on Thursday said their mother Hiraben's condition was gradually improving and she had liquid food in the morning. Hiraben (99) was admitted to the super-speciality UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre here on Wednesday morning due to some health issues.
PM Modi's mother Hiraben admitted to hospital, condition stable
Modi visited the hospital in the afternoon to meet his ailing mother. After reaching Ahmedabad, he drove to the hospital and remained there for over an hour. While leaving the hospital, Modi folded his hands in the 'namaste' pose to the crowd and waiting media persons.
PM Narendra Modi's mother Hiraben admitted to hospital in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Hiraben Modi (100) was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad following health issues on Wednesday. She was admitted to the U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre. The hospital said her condition is stable.
IIT Madras, Australian varsities to launch 'Australia-India Centre for Energy' to work on SDGs
IIT Madras and Deakin University in Australia are taking the lead in coordinating and driving the engagement amongst the partners and with external stakeholders, to grow collaborations between government departments, funding agencies and individual researchers in both countries.
India releases long-term strategy to reach net zero goal
“We are particularly happy to present our strategy at COP27, which is the COP of implementation,” environment, forest and climate change minister Bhupendra Yadav said at the release programme held at the India pavilion at the conference.
At UN climate summit, India to flex its negotiating muscles
After much back and forth and hurried discussions between leaders, Bhupendra Yadav, India's minister for environment, forests, and climate change, read out the final version. It said that nations should work toward a "phase down" of coal power. The intervention was, for India's government, a success. Now the country is expected to exercise its influence yet again to look out for its own interests at the upcoming U.N. climate conference in Egypt, known as COP27.
IIT Guwahati, MFF collaborate to launch Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology
The Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology has launched a new Master’s and PhD programmes in Health Sciences and Technology from this academic year. The first batch of 20 M.Tech students in the stream of Biomedical Science and Engineering will be admitted to IIT Guwahati through GATE 2022.
Supreme Court to hear arguments on March 15 on plea seeking disclosure of clinical trial data of vaccines
"Before I start, I must inform your lordships that the solicitor has been leading us in this matter from the beginning and last evening, we had a six hours conference and are fully ready with the matter. Unfortunately, there is a little medical issue. He had a fall in the washroom this morning," Bhati told the bench.
Nobody losing anything due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Centre tells SC
The apex court had in August last year asked the Centre, Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute of India (SII) and others to respond to the plea seeking directions for disclosure of data on clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines as also on post-jab cases. Bhushan had then told the court that it was not an "anti-vaccine petition" and transparency on the issue was needed as disclosure of data would rather clear all the doubts and hesitancy.
A cardiac surgeon, a robot, and the Make in India dream
At a time when Make in India was all show no substance, a cardiac surgeon gave up his life savings to show the true meaning of the agenda and bring affordable healthcare to India.
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