One thing clear is that you want to write good business. I am not going to focus on topline and ignore the bottomline. We want to be selective but having said that there have been challenges in the motor insurance business. We have run into some huge challenges. We are devising ways ... Read More »

Venture Catalysts (VCats), one of India’s top integrated incubators, has teamed up with London-based Well Tech (a health-focused innovation platform) to launch a health tech accelerator – HealthCare Catalysts – which will foster technological innovation in the field of healthcare. The new accelerator will have offices in India, Sri Lanka, and the UK. Mumbai-based VCats told YourStory that ... Read More »

Estimates peg yields from residential real estate at between 2 and 5 percent and commercial between 8 and 10 percent Image: Frederic Soltan / Corbis via Getty Images India’s real estate sector has been in the doldrums for a while. Unsold inventories were a nightmare for builders even as prices ... Read More »

Dubai: In an innovative programme to encourage a positive change among government employees, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched ‘Lose to Win’ programme to help overweight people shed extra kilos. Serving the employees of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development in its current edition, the programme guides and ... Read More »

It’s traditionally thought that smaller advisory firms are able to embrace new technology quicker than larger firms. With fewer advisers to train or accounts to migrate, the small boat can turn quicker than the large ship. But large firms appear to have finally turned the corner with technology, and it ... Read More »

Television. It came on the scene for most U.S. households in the 1950’s and it completely disrupted the entertainment industry. Big boxes with small screens brought family entertainment to a new level. Kids could watch cowboy shows and Mickey Mouse Club. Adults could watch soap operas and the nightly news. ... Read More »

Many people think of yoga mainly as an activity that promotes flexibility and balance. But this ancient tradition also includes breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation. Together, these practices can lead to measurable improvements in factors connected with cardiovascular health, such as lower blood pressure, better sleep, and less artery-damaging inflammation. ... Read More »

Data breaches are not unique to the University of Washington Medicine (UW). In 2018, US companies experienced 12,449 data breaches, a 424% increase over 2017. In UW Medicine’s case, the breach was due to an internal human error that occurred when data was moved from one server to another. “We have ... Read More »

Anchorage, Alaska is home to a health care organization that qualifies as something of a medical miracle. The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is tiny compared to giant hospitals in the Lower 48. But the scale of its challenges is truly vast. It serves a geographical area larger than the state of Texas, including ... Read More »

For a computer scientist and best-selling author, Cal Newport keeps a low profile on the internet. “You won’t find him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram,” says the bio on the flap of his recent book, Digital Minimalism: On Living Better With Less Technology. This “outsider status”, as Newport calls it, ... Read More »

The picture archiving and communication systems are a game changer in the medical industry. This tool allows doctors to easily access and share medical imaging reports. In healthcare, PACS offers countless benefits. In fact, the picture archiving and communication system is an essential piece of medical equipment. Through all of ... Read More »

Whether you are looking for a dietary supplement, an organically enriched food, or a multi-mineral, chances are you are trying to maintain or improve your health. There are numerous books and articles that come out each year discussing the newest and best way to stay young and keep your vitality. ... Read More »