With obesity levels on the rise amongst children in India, a new study conducted by a Television channel (What’s On India) has found that the Idiot Box is a major contributor to kids becoming obese these days! The study found that most processed foods products were heavily advertising themselves on all children’s channels, leading to an upsurge in the demand . . .

Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, economictimes.indiatimes.com Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, economictimes.indiatimes.com India’s insurance sector witnessed dramatic changes in the last 10 years after it was opened up for private players at the turn of the millennium. An influx of private players and the tough competition that ensued forced state-run insurance firms to focus more on the quality of services, rather than just . . .

Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, timesofindia.indiatimes.com Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, timesofindia.indiatimes.com NEW DELHI: The labour ministry has moved a Cabinet proposal to extend the health insurance scheme for BPL families — Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana — to domestic workers. It means government will register workers, mostly maids working in domestic households, to give them insurance benefit. The task force has recommended . . .

Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, globalsurance.com Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, globalsurance.com Future Generali’s Health product is planned for a future launch date. Since the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) decided to allow combination products of health insurance coupled with life insurance earlier in 2010, Future Generali is planning on having its health plus life insurance ready within the next two months. The . . .

Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, businesswire.com The economic downturn has barely touched India healthcare, says AMI Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, businesswire.com The economic downturn has barely touched India healthcare, says AMI KOLKATA, India-- With the growth of the India middle class, there is a shift toward private healthcare services. And the health insurance sector is maturing, offering greater scope and reach. India’s medical tourism is also booming. “In other words, the stage is . . .

What!? But you’ve heard that health insurance industry was growing like never before, didn’t it just record a growth of 20% in premium collected last year and there was also news of more foreign health insurance companies coming to India… While all you heard is true, it is also true most of health insurance companies which are general insurance companies, . . .

With 345 cases being reported in the short span of 7 days, between 21st and 27th June, it has become clear that the arrival of monsoons has not only heralded the rains but also Swine Flu, in India! And with the virus spreading in areas, previously left untouched, this resurgence has become a matter of concern for the Indian Government. A . . .

Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, centralchronicle.com Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, centralchronicle.com Bangalore, June 25: HDFC ERGO General Insurance, a leading private general insurance company, in association with Biocon Foundation, today launched 'Mobile enrolment technology' to enable the rural masses to buy health insurance policies with the help of just a mobile phone making the process paper-less and hassle free. Over 10,000 policies . . .

Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, m.timesofindia.com Recently, we came across news in an online Publication, m.timesofindia.com NEW DELHI: In a move that could benefit more than 62 lakh school teachers in government, municipal and private unaided schools, the Centre plans to provide them with life insurance and health insurance at highly subsidized rates. The health insurance would cover a family of six the teacher himself or herself, the . . .

“Cigarettes and Alcohol consumption promote absenteeism!” – Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham). “Cigarettes and Alcohol consumption promote absenteeism!” – Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham). With news that can spell doom for the corridor smokers, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India has found that smoking and alcohol consumption within corporate employees results in a 20% rate of absenteeism every week! The study further stated that 29% of the . . .