219 research outputs found
The five types of billionaires
No full textIn the 14 months since April 2020, as the planet reeled from the COVID crisis, the number of world billionaires increased by 660 to 2,755 (24 new ones in the UK alone). Sandeep Sachdeva writes that billionaires can and should be doing much more to help solve the humanitarian crisis of hunger and poverty exacerbated by the pandemic. He classifies billionaires by the type of reaction they may have when asked to share more of their wealth
India, the US and connectivity: in search of a clear vision
No full textThe change of government in America has raised questions around the future of two major connectivity projects mooted during the Obama Administration. Tridivesh Singh Maini and Sandeep Sachdeva introduce the New Silk Road and Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor, and write that consistent commitment from the US will be required if these ambitious plans are to be realised
India's diaspora policy: time for a rethink
No full textAs workers face lay-offs in the Middle East and America makes it increasingly difficult to get working visas the Indian diaspora is facing new challenges. Tridivesh Singh Maini and Sandeep Sachdeva write that both the centre and states need to take proactive steps to support and engage Indians living outside their borders
In the diplomatic row over Qatar, New Delhi needs to prioritise its national interests
No full textEarlier this month, a number of countries severed ties with Qatar, accusing it of funding terrorism. However, Tridivesh Singh Maini and Sandeep Sachdeva write these countries were motivated by external factors, and given that India has a large diaspora and extensive economic ties with Qatar it must ensure that it does not jeopardise the relationship unnecessarily
Foreign investment in India: recognising and addressing regional disparities
No full textSuccessive Indian governments since the 1990s have put great emphasis on increasing foreign direct investment, with significant success. However, at the moment the investment is unevenly distributed and as a result many of the eastern states in particular are not reaping the benefits. Tridivesh Singh Maini and Sandeep Sachdeva argue redressing the imbalance should be a key priority
What else can the world’s billionaires do?
No full textTogether, 2,000 billionaires hold US$9 trillion in wealth, but only 78 are taking significant action against the Covid-19 crisis, writes Sandeep Sachdev
Human papillomavirus vaccination: Review and roll out plan in Delhi
No full textThis manuscript reviews and describe the burden of cervical cancer in world and India, epidemiology of HPV infection, screening methods, prevention, control strategy, types of HPV vaccines, schedule, age of administration, dose, route, anatomical site of human papillomavirus vaccination, cold chain, vaccine coverage and roll out plan in Delhi, India
Coughing leading to spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in a young male
No full textA 20-year male college student, nonsmoker, nonalcoholic, average built presented with sudden onset cough since last 1 day along with diffuse swelling in the neck, difficulty in swallowing both liquids and solid since 1 day. There was history of rhinorrhea alternating with nasal block intermittently with change of seasons since last 3-4 years. There was no history of weight lifting, drug intake, tuberculosis or trauma, or family history of allergy. A case report of self-limiting spontaneous pneumomediastinum following a sudden bout of coughing with no underlying lung lesion is being reported
Hemorrhagic pleural effusion due to pseudo-pancreatic cyst
No full textHemorrhagic pleural effusion is a common clinical entity still diagnosis is often missed. An unusual and often over-looked cause of pleural effusion is an intra-abdominal process including complication arising due to pancreatitis. We report a rare case of massive left sided hemorrhagic pleural effusion in a patient due to pancreatic pathology
Esophageo pleural fistula due to esophageal cancer
No full textA 61-year-old male admitted in chest clinic with complaints of left-sided chest pain, sudden onset breathlessness, and cough since last 15 days. Patient was anex-smoker with no past history of tuberculosis. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and received radiotherapy 1 year back. On chest X-ray, left-sided hydropneumothorax was found and intercostal drainage insertion was done. A week later patient complained of extrusion of food particles into intercostal drainage bag. On evaluation, esophageopleural (EP) fistula was confirmed
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