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23 Jun

International Yoga Day Celebrations by The Yoga Institute Santacruz, Mumbai

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Mumbai : The world’s oldest organized yoga center — marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with immense enthusiasm and widespread national and international participation. More than 100,000 individuals across over 500 locations worldwide took part in TYI-led events, making it one of the largest and most impactful IDY celebrations by a single yoga institute in India. From government institutions and educational campuses to defense establishments, corporate offices, malls, temples, airports, and embassies — TYI’s far-reaching presence powerfully embodied this year’s theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute and President of…

18 Jun

ACT Fibernet Collaborates with Amazon Prime to Offer Prime Lite Benefits to Consumers

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Mumbai : Combining fast internet with the best of entertainment, shipping and shopping benefits, ACT Fibernet, India’s prominent wired Internet Service Provider, has partnered with Amazon Prime to launch new Prime Lite plans, delivering unparalleled value. These new plans provide customers with seamless, high-speed internet coupled with unlimited access to premium entertainment through Prime Video. With Prime Lite subscriptions, members can enjoy unparalleled entertainment from Prime Video’s extensive library of award-winning and blockbuster Indian and international Originals, TV shows, movies, and more, on a single device of their choice, in HD quality. Prime members also enjoy benefits like free unlimited…

17 Jun

COVID-19 Cases Rise: Justdial Reports Increase in Public Searches for Testing and Insurance

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Mumbai, June 17, 2025 — As India sees a rise in COVID-19 cases, with active cases surpassing 7,000 according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, search engine Justdial has reported a significant increase in COVID-related online queries across the country. Data from Justdial indicates a 153% increase in nationwide COVID-related searches in May 2025 compared to April 2025. Key areas of interest include testing centres, insurance policies, and vaccination information. Both government and private testing facilities saw eightfold increases in search volume. Insurance-related queries rose by 77%, and searches for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) vaccination centres…

16 Jun

Interventional Radiologist at Manipal Hospital Treats Rare Giant Prostate Cases Without Surgery Using Advanced Minimally Invasive Technique

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Goa: In a significant breakthrough in the management of prostate disorders, Dr. Charudutt Sambhaji, Senior Vascular and Interventional Radiologist at Manipal Hospital, Goa, has successfully treated two patients suffering from giant prostatic hyperplasia (GPH) using a minimally invasive, non-surgical technique known as Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE). A normal prostate weighs less than 20 grams and is about the size of a walnut. In contrast, giant prostatic hyperplasia is a rare and extreme form of benign prostate enlargement where the gland can grow beyond 200 grams, severely affecting urinary function and quality of life. Traditionally, such large prostates require open or…

16 Jun

Karnataka Health Minister Discusses Food Reform, Childhood Nutrition on Podcast

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Delhi : Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has called for increased public awareness and policy interventions to address rising health concerns linked to food choices and lifestyles. His comments were made during a recent episode of Good Food Talks, a podcast hosted by Akshayakalpa Organic. The discussion focused on the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as childhood diabetes and obesity, which the minister attributed in part to dietary habits and processed food consumption. "Preventive healthcare is not just a policy ambition—it has to become a people’s movement," said Gundu Rao during the podcast. He emphasized…

16 Jun

Aaroha Musical Wellness to Host Second Healing Retreat in Dehradun

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Dehradun : Aaroha Musical Wellness has announced the second edition of its Musical Healing Retreat, scheduled to take place from June 27 to 29, 2025, at Punarnava Wellness Resort & Spa in Dehradun. The three-day retreat will include sessions led by practitioners from various fields such as Ayurveda, sound therapy, yoga, and spiritual discourse. Among the listed speakers and facilitators are Dr. N.K. Sharma, known for work in Reiki and past life regression; Vision Divinity, conducting sound healing sessions; and Meher, focusing on Vedic yogic healing. Ayurveda experts from Kairali will also be present. The event will feature talks and…

17 Apr

ART Fertility Clinics and MOGS Host ‘Lab to Life’ Conference 2025

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Mumbai: — ART Fertility Clinics, in collaboration with the Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society (MOGS), hosted the Annual Conference 2025 – ‘Lab to Life’ in Mumbai, bringing together global and Indian leaders in assisted reproductive technology (ART), gynecology, and embryology. The one-day conference focused on bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and real-life clinical outcomes in fertility care. It featured insightful panel discussions, expert-led sessions, and the latest in scientific research covering ovarian stimulation, stem cell therapy, the impact of paternal aging, and the future role of AI in embryology. Renowned international fertility specialists such as Prof. Dr. Human Fatemi,…

16 Apr

MediBuddy Study: 1 in 3 Young Professionals in India Suffer from Anxiety

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Mumbai: — Nearly one in three young professionals in India are dealing with anxiety, according to a new study by MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform. The study, based on data from psychological consultations between October and December 2024, highlights growing emotional stress among the millennial and Gen Z workforce. Out of 2,400 consultations analyzed, 32.28% were related to anxiety, while 17.15% involved stress-related concerns. Together, they make up nearly half of all mental health consultations recorded on the platform, pointing to a concerning trend in workplace well-being. The report indicates that individuals aged 20–40 are the most affected, with…

09 Apr

Manipal Hospitals Teams Up with Google Cloud to Revolutionize Healthcare with AI

Kumar AnshumanBusiness, Health

New Delhi: – Manipal Hospitals, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies into its operations. The collaboration, revealed at Google Cloud Next '25 in Las Vegas, aims to enhance efficiency across the patient care journey, significantly reducing key operational times. With the support of Deloitte, Manipal Hospitals is leveraging Google Cloud's advanced AI, data analytics, and secure infrastructure to power its ePharmacy platform and an AI-driven nurse handoff solution. Early results indicate a dramatic improvement in efficiency, with ePharmacy order processing time slashed from 15 minutes to under five minutes.…

30 Jan

National Girl Child Day: Understanding the Fertility Journey of a Girl Since Birth

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National Girl Child Day is an opportunity to reflect on the unique fertility journey that every girl undertakes from birth through adulthood. This journey is shaped by biological, social, and cultural factors that influence reproductive health throughout her life. From the moment a girl is born, she is on a path that requires attention, understanding, and support at every stage to ensure a healthy reproductive future. Dr. Muskaan Chhabra, IVF Specialist at Birla Fertility and IVF, Lajpat Nagar, mentions, "National Girl Child Day serves as a reminder to honor and understand the fertility journey of a girl from birth. Every…