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Running a medical practice in today’s fast-changing healthcare environment is no easy task. Whether it is setting up a new clinic, upgrading diagnostic equipment, expanding practice, or simply managing day-to-day working capital-funding can often become a challenge. With rising costs and growing patient expectations, even experienced doctors may feel the financial strain. Bajaj Finserv Doctor Loan Bajaj Finserv Doctor Loan is a suitable option medical professionals can consider to get over these challenges. This offering is designed specifically for healthcare professionals, providing high-value, unsecured loans to meet their professional needs without the hassle of lengthy paperwork or collateral. And to…

Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asias premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, at its Board Meeting held in Mumbai. The company posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 47 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, demonstrating steady performance amid a dynamic market environment. Revenue from operations stood at Rs. 1,442 crore, reflecting continued customer trust and the strength of our service offerings. Commenting on the companys performance,Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart Express, said, “Blue Dart continues to build strong momentum, driven by…

VinFast, the Vietnamese EV maker, has done it again. First it was in the port city of Haiphong, turning a swamp into a state-of-the-art factory. Now, the company is attempting a similar feat in southern India, where the contours of its second major plant are beginning to emerge. Over a year ago, the land outside Thoothukudi was little more than sun-baked scrubland. Today, assembly lines stand ready, the machinery set to stamp, weld and paint the first Vietnamese-designed electric cars meant for Indian roads. VinFast factory in Hai Phong city, northern Vietnam Phase one alone carries a $500 million investment,…

A new study, entitled TOPSPIN, coordinated by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) New Delhi, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, and Imperial College London, examined 1,981 patients with uncontrolled hypertension across 32 hospitals in India. The findings showed that three two-drug combination therapies – Amlodipine plus Perindopril, Amlodipine plus Indapamide, and Perindopril plus Indapamide – were equally effective and safe in lowering both ambulatory and office blood pressure. TOPSPIN is the first-ever randomised study to test the choice of first-line two-drug combination therapy in a single pill among South Asians. The…

Porunai Hospitals, a multi-speciality hospital, puts Tirunelveli in the spotlight with the successful completion of the region’s first-ever advanced Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy – a breakthrough in lung lobe resection! This complex, minimally invasive procedure-once limited to large metropolitan healthcare centres-is a pioneering step towards making advanced thoracic care accessible to patients in South Tamil Nadu. Minimally invasive VATS lobectomy at Porunai Hospital using small incisions and a camera to reduce lung trauma and speed up recovery By achieving this significant milestone, Porunai Hospitals alleviates the need for conventional open thoracotomy – an approach that requires a very large…

Anant National University, in collaboration with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, United States (also known as Penn GSE), hosted the Indigenous Consciousness Education Research Methodology Convening on 25-26 July 2025 at the Anant campus. The convening brought together leading scholars, education policy experts and practitioners to explore Indigenous Consciousness research methodologies, establishing the foundation for an India-based research project – Indigenous Consciousness Methodology Education Research Project (ICER). Anant National University & Penn GSE Host ICERM 2025 to Develop India-based Indigenous Research Project The convening marked a significant step in advancing Indigenous Consciousness Methodologies, an approach…

Groundbreaking done for four new campuses across the city Group to open over 100 new schools in India and abroad in 10 years The Ryan Group of Schools, one of India’s most trusted and expansive K-12 education networks, marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for four new campuses in Bengaluru. The event was inaugurated by Dr. A.F. Pinto, Founder-Chairman, and Mr. Ryan Pinto, CEO of the Ryan Group, in the presence of dignitaries, educators, local partners, and members of the Ryan community. Chairman Dr. A.F. Pinto and CEO Ryan Pinto at the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Ryan…

In recognition of World ORS Day, a city-wide initiative led by the TSL Foundation and supported by Tetra Pak, Halewood, Kenvue, and Alkem, distributed over 3 lakh Ready-to-Drink (RTD) ORS packs to residents across key cities in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The campaign aimed to raise awareness about the importance of safe, effective hydration-especially during the monsoon season when waterborne illnesses and immunity-related concerns are at their peak. Tetra Pak marks ORS Day with Ready-To-Drink ORS Distribution Drive Unlike traditional ORS solutions, Ready-To-Drink ORS offers a convenient, pre-mixed format that meets WHO-recommended standards and comes in safe Tetra…

National cricket sensation Shreyas Iyer today unveiled the official jersey of SoBo Mumbai Falcons Yoddhas for Upcoming Pro Govinda League Season 3, marking not just the start of a new season but a bold leap in India’s evolving sports landscape. At the heart of this initiative lies a bigger purpose – a deep commitment to nurturing talent, elevating traditional formats, and pushing the boundaries of Indian sport. Cricketer Shreyas Iyer unveils the SoBo Mumbai Falcons Yoddhas jersey with team owners Ameet H Gadhoke & Pratik Thakur, joined by Kshitij Thakur, Hitendra Thakur & dignitaries While the Mumbai Falcons have already…

With a growing number of Indian students aspiring to pursue medical education and careers in the United States, Canada, and beyond, Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba (XUSOM), in collaboration with KLE University, India, has launched a unique international medical pathway to support this ambition. This innovative program allows students to begin their medical journey in India at KLE University’s Belgaum campus, continue with their preclinical sciences education at XUSOM, and then complete clinical rotations at Xavier’s affiliated and accredited teaching hospitals across the United States. Students will spend the first year completing pre-health coursework at KLE’s campus in Belgaum,…