-The Hindu Bengaluru researchers say that animal product protein is better digested chennai: About 38% of children in India below the age of five years are stunted. Research suggests that the reason for this is that young children consume mainly cereal-based food, which lacks quality protein that can be well digested and is limited in the content of certain essential amino acids such as lysine. Researchers at St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru measured...
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Awareness of Ayushman Bharat scheme still low in TN -Radhika Merwin
-The Hindu Business Line The letter issued by the Centre carrying the PMJAY scheme details has helped to a great extent Ahead of her visit to Billroth private hospital in chennai for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), Girija had no clue to the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS), which had been running in the State for more than seven years. The treatment that carries a package cost of Rs. 92,500 was...
More »Dharavi Small Units on the Brink of Disaster -Amey Tirodkar
-The Hindu Known as world's largest slum, Dharavi has another less known but more important identity. It is one of the most industrious localities in Mumbai, with small units of leather, garment, plastic and even bakery shops. Post-demonetisation, this huge production house is facing acute financial stress. Rahul Ingale, 32, is depressed. Sitting in his shop in Shastri Nagar of Dharavi, Mumbai, Ingale, who deals in the leather market, is facing a...
More »Explained: What's the difference between a full Budget and an interim Budget? -Shaji Vikraman
-The Indian Express Budget 2019: At the end of its term, a government usually presents a vote on account rather than a full Budget. What is the difference? A look at what interim Budgets have covered over the years, or left for the next government. chennai: On February 1, the government is set to present its last Budget ahead of the elections. Conventionally, a government at the end of its term...
More »States must compete with each other on the basis of good governance: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman
-The Hindu Business Line NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Friday indicated that there has been progress in the efforts to empower States to compete and improve on the basis of governance. “If States have to derive democratic dividends, the only way is to facilitate them to compete with each on the basis of good governance. There is good news that States in the country are beginning to take NITI Aayog’s rankings...
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