Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 01 said the concept of social justice was used as a political slogan in the previous governments, however, today the BJP-led Central government has adopted the idea of social justice into its governance adding that the policies of the Centre has brought "secularism into action, reduced corruption, and prevented nepotism". "This is secularism in action, reduces corruption, prevents nepotism," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Interim Budget 2024 in Lok Sabha. "Social Justice was largely a political slogan. For our government, social justice is an effective and necessary governance model !! The saturation approach of covering all eligible people is the true and comprehensive achievement of social justice," Nirmala Sitharaman added.
02 February,2024 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai
It has been weeks since the wave of Conjunctivitis has been sweeping across India yet there is no respite from it yet proving it to be one of the most severe outbreaks in recent years. Dr. Tanvi Shah, Ophthalmologist explains how Conjunctivitis spreads, the symptoms of Conjunctivitis and how to prevent Conjunctivitis.
23 August,2023 07:23 PM IST
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This year marks the 10th Anniversary of World Brain Day, hosted annually on July 22 by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). Bringing public awareness, we aim to promote their this year’s theme “brain health and disability; Leave no one behind.” When it comes to healthcare, many of us tend to hide or ignore our body's signals and may be reluctant to visit a doctor for regular checkups. However, denying these issues can have serious consequences. Let's break this habit! The pandemic served as a wake-up call, emphasising the importance of prioritising and caring for our mental health. Unfortunately, for many individuals, accessing private healthcare and life-saving drugs for neurological conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and Parkinson's disease is simply unaffordable. The burden of out-of-pocket costs can lead to medical debt, compromising essentials like food, and even result in patients not taking their necessary medications as prescribed. To shed light on this growing challenge of neurological disorders, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, Senior Consultant Neurologist and Head of the Department of Neurology at Global Hospitals in Mumbai.
21 July,2023 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Healthy bones play a crucial role in maintaining our body. With age, bones start losing their density making them fragile leading to Osteoporosis, While strengthening bones and curing Osteoporosis can seem difficult as one ages, it is actually simpler. In this video, Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manu Bora, explains easy ways to strengthen bones and cure Osteoporosis naturally.
19 July,2023 06:07 PM IST
Monsoon diseases are a common occurrence with the onset of the rainy season. A range of viral infections and illnesses like the Common cold, Flu, Typhoid, Dengue and Leptospirosis grip people during this season hampering their health and wellness. We spoke to Dr. Manjusha Agarwal, Senior Consultant- Internal Medicine at Global Hospitals, Parel Mumbai to understand the ways in which we can protect ourselves from monsoon-related illnesses and the disease symptoms to watch out for.
05 July,2023 06:05 PM IST
According to Cardiologist Dr. Ruchit Shah, India is set to become the heart disease capital of the world. As more and more reports emerge of incidents of sudden cardiac death and heart attack, Dr Ruchit Shah gives out ways in which heart diseases can be prevented. In this exclusive Mid-day series of Health’s Up, we bring you the latest news and facts on health and wellness. Stay healthy, stay up!
14 March,2023 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai
A heart-wrenching case of Gang rape with a minor has been reported in Palghar. On December 17, the survivor's father had told the police that their minor daughter is missing. After the complaint, the Satpati police traced the girl and rescued her from Haranwadi area. The girl told that she was raped by 8 people, on the evening of 16th December & she was taken to a closed bungalow on the seashore where 8 people tortured her. Police have arrested the 8 accused and registered a case under several IPC sections along with POCSO Act against the accused, further investigation is underway
18 December,2022 10:38 PM IST
A heart-wrenching case has been reported in Palghar's Boisar area. 19-Yr-Old Man Raped Neighbour’s Little Daughter. The accused has been identified as Shahnawaz Miraj Shah. SP Balasaheb Patil said that the police would investigate the matter and take strict action.
06 December,2022 03:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Bhartiya Muslim Mahila Andolan's press conference in Mumbai. BMMA demanded an end to polygamy and halala and an inclusion of the Muslim community in the ambit of the PCMA, 2006
25 September,2022 06:32 PM IST
The civic body’s works over the past year seem to have given relief to citizens living in and commuting through the areas that are prone to chronic flooding between Dadar and Parel. Among those are Hindmata and King’s Circle, both of which were waterlogged on Tuesday after incessant downpour. But, once the rain stopped, both these spots were cleared of water, thanks to the holding tanks and water pumps. The BMC, however, faltered at one point the Milan subway. It was flooded like always and remained so even after the rain stopped, as the civic body forgot to install water pumps for the holding tank.
06 July,2022 09:48 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
