Day: 22 August 2025

Aster RV Hospital Organizes Free Multi-Speciality Health Camp for Forest Department Families in Remote Area

Vijay Raman

In a significant step towards extending healthcare to underserved communities, Aster RV Hospital organized a free multi-speciality health camp for the families of Forest Department officers and employees in a remote forest area, around 350 km from Bangalore. With no hospital facilities available nearby, this initiative aimed to provide essential medical support and quality healthcare access to people living in the region. Over 250 participants benefited from consultations, check-ups, and guidance across multiple specialities including Physio, Ortho, Dental, Pulmo, Opthamalogy, ENT, OBG, Gen surgery. Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Parashuram…

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Indian researchers found a way to improve the properties of PLC devices by adding tiny particles of h-BN

Vijay Raman

Smart windows devised by fine-tuning properties of “Polymer Network Liquid Crystals” (PNLCs) device by adding tiny flakes of a nanomaterial, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) can bring down the load on air conditioners by controlling infra-red light.   In the quest for more energy-efficient homes and devices, controlling how materials interact with light, especially invisible infrared (IR) radiation, is crucial. Infrared light, while essential for life on Earth, can also contribute to unwanted heat, increasing the need for air conditioning and the associated energy consumption. Scientists are constantly seeking innovative ways…

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Fellowship Launched to Empower Youth with Disabilities

Vijay Raman

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nipman Foundation and Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) to launch the Breaking Barriers Fellowship.   The Fellowship is designed to strengthen policy support within DEPwD and improve the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Selected fellows will be placed within DEPwD offices, where they will contribute research, data analysis, and fresh perspectives to policymaking and execution.   Officials…

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​CARE Hospitals Joins Hands with Emoha to Create City’s Most Holistic Elder Care Ecosystem

Vijay Raman

   On the occasion of World Senior Citizens Day, CARE Hospitals and Emoha, India’s leading senior care brand, announced a landmark partnership to redefine elder care in Hyderabad. The alliance will create a holistic care ecosystem that supports seniors not only physically but also emotionally, ensuring every Amma and Nanna feels safe, supported, and cared for.   As part of the partnership, a state-of-the-art Geriatric Care Facility will be launched on October 1, 2025, at CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad. This will be the first-of-its-kind dedicated unit designed to provide specialized medical attention tailored to elders’ complex…

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