Team L&M After the 56th meeting of the GST Council, the central government has made a big announcement for patients. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during a press conference, stated that GST has now been completely removed from 33 life-saving drugs. Earlier, these drugs attracted 12% GST. These include medicines used in the treatment of cancer […]Read More
Team L&M In the 56th meeting of the GST Council, several major decisions were taken to provide big relief to patients and the general public. The GST on several essential medical products, which was earlier 18%, has now been reduced to 5%. This includes crucial equipment like thermometers, medical-grade oxygen, all diagnostic kits and reagents, […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Subroto Bagchi’s memoir The Day the Chariot Moved (Penguin Publishers) is nothing if not inspiring. As one of India’s leading business minds and philanthropists, the author has inspired a new India, guided businesses in the nation, motivated its talent. This book is about the transformation of Odisha. It challenges us to look […]Read More
Anuj Puri The forthcoming GST changes, which will go into effect from September 22, 2025, will have a positive impact on the Indian residential, retail, and office real estate sectors. Residential Real Estate Lower construction costs – Reduced GST on construction materials like cement can reduce construction costs by as much as 3-5%. Developers, especially those […]Read More
Bhavani Priya Koganty Fertility and mental health have a bi-directional relationship. When you are stressed, the delicate hormones may get imbalanced, affecting ovulation and sperm production. And, recently, due to a lot of health factors, hectic work schedules, sedentary lifestyles, and an increased number of ARTs, the intersection of mental health and fertility has gained […]Read More
Skyscanner Reveals 8 in 10 Indians Plan Trips Around Culture in 2025 Team L&M Global travel app Skyscanner recently released its latest Cultural Tourism report, highlighting a rising trend among Indians travelling in pursuit of authentic local heritage, traditions, and experiences. According to the findings, 82% of Indian travellers are very keen on visiting destinations […]Read More
Team L&M CARE Hospitals has launched its new state-of-the-art 24×7 multilingual call centre, developed in partnership with Tech Mahindra, a global technology services company. The facility has been designed to improve patient access, strengthen service standards, and support CARE’s core ethos of providing comprehensive, cost-effective, and accessible quality healthcare. The launch program was attended by […]Read More
Team L&M When COVID-19 first struck, fear and uncertainty surrounded everything, including organ donation. Could someone who has recovered from COVID donate their kidney or liver safely? Would the virus still be inside their body? Could it harm the person receiving the transplant? Medical experts clearly have the answers now. “Yes, people who have recovered […]Read More
Team L&M With over three lakh patients on the waiting list and at least 20 people dying every day while waiting for an organ, India’s organ donor shortage, particularly deceased donations, has taken a heavy toll. According to the Health Ministry’s own figures, the number of donors (including deceased) increased from 6,916 in 2014 to […]Read More
Dr RV Raghunandan The air we breathe is a critical factor in our health and wellbeing. With each breath, we are either nourishing our bodies or exposing ourselves to potential harm. From childhood to adulthood, our lungs adapt and fuel us with the oxygen we need to survive. But what happens when this natural rhythm […]Read More