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SCCM Pod-329 A Bedside Model for Mortality Risk in Pediatric Patients with ARDS

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Aaron C. Spicer, MD, MAS. Dr. Spicer completed a pediatric residency and critical care fellowship and now is a resident in the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.




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SCCM Pod-332 Dexmedetomidine Use in Critically-Ill Children with Acute Respiratory Failure

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Mary Jo C. Grant, APRN, PhD, about the article, Dexmedetomidine Use in Critically-Ill Children with Acute Respiratory Failure, published in the December 2016 issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.




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SCCM Pod-345 International Survey of Critically Ill Children with Acute Neurological Insults

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Ericka L. Fink, MD, MS, about the PANGEA study (Prevalence of Acute Critical Neurological Disease in Children: A Global Epidemiological Assessment), published in the April 2017 issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.




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No unnecessary action against independent directors without strong evidence of wrong doing: MCA

Against the backdrop of instances of independent and non-executive directors coming under the scanner for alleged corporate misdoings, the ministry has sent out a circular to its Regional Directors, Registrars of Companies and official liquidators with respect to prosecution proceedings. Any such proceedings must be initiated after receiving due sanction from the ministry.




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ICICI Bank customers can withdraw cash at ATMs sans debit card. Here's how

The offering of ‘Cardless Cash Withdrawal’ from iMobile enables customers to withdraw cash securely and conveniently for everyday usage and purchases, all from the convenience of their mobile phone. Here is a look at how you can use this facility.




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EPFO eases norms for changing date of birth in records, linking UAN with Aadhaar

As per the circular, EPF members can now correct the date of birth up to plus or minus three years instead of one year earlier. This would make the linking of Universal Account Number (UAN) with Aadhaar easier.




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Investors can move these financial transactions online to deal with coronavirus impact

As the country is staying at home to fight against the coronavirus, investors are adapting themselves to the online way of working with their finances.




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Conserving cash to dealing with debt: 6 ways you can fight the covid money crisis

Liquidating assets to pay off debts is recommended only if you find it difficult to pay EMIs.




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Family finance: Why Sharma will reach his financial goals with ease

Financial Planner Pankaaj Maalde suggests that Sharma build an emergency fund of Rs 5.1 lakh, which is equal to six months’ expenses, and a medical buffer of Rs 10 lakh for his mother. Here's what his financial goals include.




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Indian students with foreign degrees returning home: Lessons India can learn from China

High costs, poor job prospects and wrangles over work permits are persuading a host of Indian students with foreign degrees to return home.




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PMSes thrilled rich investors in April with up to 26% returns

Almost all the 147 PMSes delivered positive returns to investors during the month.




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EPF withdrawal: How to check, change bank account details in your EPF account

It is important that your correct bank account with IFSC is linked to your Universal Account Number (UAN) to receive the credit of EPF funds timely.




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How to withdraw money from NPS account for treatment of coronavirus infection

The PFRDA, in a circular dated April 9, 2020, has declared coronavirus infection as a critical illness that is life-threatening in nature. Accordingly, partial withdrawal from NPS has been allowed for covering expenses related to the treatment of COVID-19.




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Why you need to supplement 'indemnity' health covers with 'defined-benefit' health insurance plans

For complete protection from rising medical costs, one needs both indemnity as well as defined-benefit type of health plans.




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Health insurers must decide coronavirus treatment requests within 2 hours: IRDAI

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued norms for general and health insurers for quick settlement of claims filed by policyholders for coronavirus (COVID-19) disease/infection.




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Budget 2020: Flat tax-rate without exemptions on FM's table

Budget 2020: Flat tax-rate without exemptions on FM's table





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Color your life with Binomo

Everyone loves holidays, especially the annual colorful and vibrant Holi festival. Various companies hold special promotions to extend this magical time of ...




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Lockdown 3.0: Migrant workers clash with cops in Surat, over 100 detained

Lockdown 3.0: Migrant workers clash with cops in Surat, over 100 detained





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Coronavirus vaccine: ICMR partners with BBIL to develop indigenous COVID-19 vaccine

Coronavirus vaccine: ICMR partners with BBIL to develop indigenous COVID-19 vaccine





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Nepal: Chinese protesters arrested after clash with police, 6 cops injured

Nepal: Chinese protesters arrested after clash with police, 6 cops injured





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India to retain top position in remittances with $80 billion: World Bank

India is followed by China ($67 billion), Mexico and Philippines ($34 billion each), according to World Bank.




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With $78 billion, India still highest overseas remittance receiver

India continues remains the top recipient of remittances, with its diaspora sending back $78.6 bn in 2018.




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Defence Ministry signs contract with Tata Power SED for infra modernisation at 37 airfields

This is the phase two of the Modernisation of Airfield Infrastructure (MAFI) programme, the ministry said, adding that airfields of the Indian Air Force were upgraded in the first phase.




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Road along Nepal border falls within Indian territory

In response to queries on inauguration of road on 8th May in Pithoragarh district Uttarakhand, MEA Spokesperson stated, “We have seen the Press Release dated 9th May 2020 issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal pertaining to the inauguration of a road in India.”




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Guidelines out for companies willing to work with 33% staff

The guidelines mandate companies to strictly observe the social distancing protocol, including restricting the number of people in a lift, providing health insurance to workers and random testing for Covid-19.




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With little to cheer, companies cut festive spend

Production cuts will be most in premium product portfolio as companies expect consumers to curb discretionary spending as the impact of the Covid-19. Manufacturing orders fall by up to 40% year on year as they expect much of current stock to remain unsold till then, company executives said.




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IIT professor develops software to detect COVID-19 within 5 seconds using X-ray scan

Kamal Jain, a professor at the institute's civil engineering department, claims that the software will not only reduce testing costs but will also reduce the risk of exposure to healthcare professionals. ​So far, there is no verification of his claim by a medical institution.




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With 208 R&D projects, IITs lead India’s fight against Covid-19

IIT-Guwahati has shown the way cornering the biggest pool of projects, followed by IIT-Madras and IIT-Hyderabad. Nearly 50% of the key research in India’s premier technical schools are happening in six of the old IITs. Majority of the researches are happening in the field of personal protective care equipment (45 projects), followed by sanitisation (33) and treatment.




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Cardiac abnormalities in COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine: Study

Recent reports have suggested that the combination of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, and the antibiotic azithromycin may help patients with COVID-19, said scientists from the New York University School of Medicine in the US.




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With a phased opening, India tries to avoid a grave economic toll: Bibek Debroy

Mortality and morbidity apply to enterprises, too; MSMEs more pronounced than most. Baseline GDP growth was already in slowdown mode and a capital crunch was compounded by lockdown’s labour constraint.




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Discussed decision to shut 6 MF schemes with Sebi, says Franklin Templeton

This is the first instance when a fund house is shutting its schemes because of coronavirus related pandemic.




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This summer, explore the popular Delhi-Agra-Jaipur route with your family

Time to explore the magical golden triangle circuit.




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Up your happiness quotient with these brilliant pics from around the world

On ‘World Happiness Day’, instantly quench your global travel quest.




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Need to deal with labour issue with a long-term perspective: RC Bhargava

'You have to get right kind of worker with right kind of skills'




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Cain International in pact with Oberoi Group for serviced residences in London

Privately-held real estate investment firm Cain International has signed an agreement with the Oberoi Group for the operation of 23 serviced residences in Mayfair in London.




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TEPC wants PowerGrid to cancel deal with Fiberhome

The Indian unit of Fiberhome, a Wuhan-based producer of fibre optic, had in mid-2019 bagged a pan-India fibre-based network programme contract from PGCIL that aims to offer broadband services and resell bandwidth to public departments.




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Coal India and subsidiaries helping each other with loans to tide over liquidity crisis

Coal India has lent Rs 300 crore to subsidiary Central Coalfields while Bharat Coking Coal is in talks with subsidiary Northern Coalfields for another Rs 300-400 crore loan in order to meet working capital requirements, including salaries. Central Mine Planning & Design Institute has also been given a Rs 15 crore loan for salary payment of its executives by Coal India.




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Nicolás Maduro Moros and 14 Current and Former Venezuelan Officials Charged with Narco-Terrorism, Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Criminal Charges

Former President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro Moros, Venezuela’s vice president for the economy, Venezuela’s Minister of Defense, and Venezuela’s Chief Supreme Court Justice are among those charged in New York City; Washington, DC; and Miami, along with current and former Venezuelan government officials as well as two Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) leaders, announced U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman of the Southern District of New York, U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan of the Southern District of Florida, Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Acting Executive Associate Director Alysa D. Erichs of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).




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Justice Department Settles with Public Accommodations to Protect the Rights of Veterans Who Use Service Dogs

As we mark Veterans Day 2019, the Justice Department announced two settlement agreements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to protect and advance equal access for veterans with disabilities who use service dogs. One agreement is with Deerfield Inn & Suites, in Gadsden, Alabama. The second agreement is with the Landmark Hotel Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia, which manages the Holiday Inn Express in Hampton, Virginia. These matters were investigated and resolved in furtherance of the Department’s commitment to ensuring that our veterans enjoy equal access to public accommodations, such as restaurants, hotels, and shops.




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Justice Department Announces Settlement with Walmart Over Discrimination Claim by Naval Reservist

The Department of Justice announced today the resolution of a lawsuit in which Naval Petty Officer Third Class Lindsey Hunger alleged that Walmart violated her rights when it failed to offer her employment at the Walmart store located at 2545 Rimrock Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado because of her upcoming Naval Reserve commitments. Ms. Hunger had alleged that Walmart’s actions violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and United States Attorney’s Office represented Petty Officer Hunger in the lawsuit.




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Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Resolving the Military Employment Discrimination Claim of an Active Duty Servicemember and Requiring Development of a USERRA Policy

The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement with the Richmond County (GA) Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) that resolves allegations that the RCSO violated the employment rights of Private First Class (PFC) Auben Kendall under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).




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Justice Department Charges Two Defendants with Carjacking and Carrying a Firearm in Relation to a Crime of Violence in Connection with the Death of Two Transgender Individuals

The Justice Department announced today that Juan Carlos Pagán Bonilla (Pagan), 21, and Sean Díaz de León (Diaz), 19, have been charged by a criminal complaint in federal district court with carjacking and with using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in connection with the death of two transgender individuals. Pagan and Diaz are now in federal custody.




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Two Charged in Rhode Island with Stimulus Fraud

Two businessmen have been charged in the District of Rhode Island with allegedly filing bank loan applications fraudulently seeking more than a half-million dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.




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Justice Department Settles with Staffing Company to Resolve Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims

The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement with Randstad North America Inc. (Randstad), a global staffing agency with offices throughout the United States and a headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The settlement resolves the department’s claims that the staffing company’s South Plainfield, New Jersey location, violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminating against lawful permanent residents when verifying their work authorization.




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Founder of Russian Bank Charged with Tax Fraud

The founder of a Russian bank was arrested last week in London in connection with an indictment charging him with filing false tax returns, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson for the Northern District of California, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation, Special Agent in Charge Kareem Carter.  The Sept. 26, 2019, indictment was unsealed today. 




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South Florida Business Owner Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Not Paying $10.8 Million in Employment Tax Withholdings

A Miami, Florida, business owner was sentenced to 24 months in prison today for failing to pay over employment taxes, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan for the Southern District of Florida.




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Israel’s Largest Bank, Bank Hapoalim, Admits to Conspiring with U.S. Taxpayers to Hide Assets and Income in Offshore Accounts

Jeffrey A. Rosen, the Deputy Attorney General of the United States, Richard E. Zuckerman, the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Don Fort, the Chief of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), announced today the guilty plea of Bank Hapoalim (Switzerland) Ltd. and filing of criminal charges against Bank Hapoalim B.M. for conspiring with U.S. taxpayers and others to hide more than $7.6 billion in more than 5,500 secret Swiss and Israeli bank accounts and the income generated in these accounts from the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS).  BHS’s Chief Executive Officer appeared on behalf of the bank to enter the guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil.




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SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations Publishes Risk Alerts Providing Advance Information Regarding Inspections for Compliance with Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has issued two risk alerts: Examinations that Focus on Compliance with Regulation Best Interest and Examinations that Focus on Compliance with…




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SEC Charges Former Financial Services Executive With FCPA Violations

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a former executive of a financial services company with orchestrating a bribery scheme to help a client to win a government contract to build and operate an electrical power plant in the Republic of…




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SEC Provides for Phased CAT Broker-Dealer Reporting Timelines with Conditional Exemption for Impacts of COVID-19

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced it has voted to issue two exemptive orders in order to move Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) implementation forward: (1) establishing a phased CAT reporting timeline for broker-dealers, and (2) permitting…