Rohit Malhotra 
Evidence from India’s Organised Manufacturing Using plant-level panel data for India’s organised manufacturing, the impact of labour reforms undertaken by six Indian states during 2014–17 on industrial employment is investigated. A labour demand function in organised sector manufacturing plants is estimated to show that easing labour regulations contributed positively to job creation in Indian manufacturing …
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new study. For the first time, researchers have found that a cancer drug significantly reduced levels of SIV, …
Hyderabad: India stands to gain 16 times its investment by introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to adolescent girls, despite the initial cost exceeding a billion dollars. This is as per the latest report of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on adolescent health intervention strategies. It must be recalled that while presenting the interim budget …
Away from public glare, India last year registered 68,451 new HIV infections, equivalent to 187 infections every day, and 35,866 AIDS-related deaths, that is, a death every 15 minutes. This was despite a decline of 44 percent in total annual new infections in 2023 compared to 2010, while AIDS-related deaths have come down by a …
26 Jul 2024 15:48 No risk of Oropouche fever spreading in Russia – health watchdog MOSCOW. July 26 (Interfax) – There are no risks that Oropouche fever, which has recently killed two people in Brazil, may spread in Russia, as mosquitos carrying this disease do not inhabit Russian territory, the Russian public health and consumer …
A recent record number of cases of polymer fume fever, also known as “Teflon flu,” are putting a spotlight on one of the most common causes of the condition, the use of nonstick pans. Over 265 suspected cases of polymer fume fever were reported in 2023, the highest number of cases since the year 2000, …
As monsoon rains alleviate drought concerns, they also bring water-logging and health issues, highlighting the need for comprehensive solutions. The monsoon rains bring relief from drought but also cause water-logging and health issues, necessitating effective management strategies. The week began in anticipation of the budget, and the varied news kept us engaged. They have partially …
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A new study has assessed the credibility of studies suggesting benefits of moderately drinking alcohol (Photo: Reuters) Studies suggesting that drinking alcohol in moderate quantities enhances longevity and lowers risks of heart problems and chronic diseases, compared to those abstaining, are based on ”flawed scientific research,” a new study has found. Published over the years, …
Picture this: at an upscale fitness centre in Delhi, a group of 20 is seated on their yoga mats doing some kind of activity. They begin by relaxing their whole body and stretching their muscles. A minute or two later, the instructor tells them to make some really weird facial expressions, and they all start …
Scars from the mpox pustules are still visible on 7-year old Grace Kabuo’s face, as well as on a handful of her playmates at a camp for displaced people near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Grace has otherwise recovered from the virus. Her mother Denise Kahindo says she is still unsure how her …