SC verdict may wipe out AMRI's entire profit

The Supreme Court order asking Kolkata-based Advanced Medicare and Research Institute Hospital to pay Rs 5.96 crore as compensation for medical negligence could wipe out an entire year’s......

AMRI fire: Indian doctors want to remain 'untouchable'

Members of the medical community and the powerful lobby of the Indian Medical Association have erupted in violent protests following the arrest of two of their senior colleagues in connection with......

AMRI fire: Indian doctors want to remain 'untouchable'

Members of the medical community and the powerful lobby of the Indian Medical Association have erupted in violent protests following the arrest of two of their senior colleagues in connection with......

Kolkata: Kolkata: AMRI staff beat up journalists, two arrested

A section of staff of the Advanced Medicare Research Institute Hospital, where 93 people suffocated to death following a devastating fire, on Tuesday beat up journalists alleging that they were......

US targets deficit reduction by another $1.8 tn

With focus on making critical investments to strengthen the middle class, create jobs and boost economic growth, US President Barack Obama proposed on Wednesday a further $1.8 trillion in deficit......

Sensex fails to sustain 18k

The Sensex opened on a positive note at 17,916 on the back of global cues. The benchmark index continued to exhibit strength owing to buying in the realty and cement shares. The index passed the......

Unhealthy surprises in new mediclaim norms

The next time you are admitted to an upscale hospital, read your medi-claim policy carefully. Starting April 1, medical insurers have imposed a limit on claims for room rents, intensive care,......

Healthcare, India Inc's latest fad

The corporatisation of the Indian hospital sector has begun in a big way. Well known corporates such as Escorts and Apollo are already in expansion mode. With corporate chains expected to garner......