Author: Vijay Raman

India’s Total Exports Surge 13.59% to US$ 80.80 Billion in April 2026

Vijay Raman

India’s overall exports, comprising merchandise and services, touched an estimated US$ 80.80 billion in April 2026, marking a strong year-on-year growth of 13.59 per cent compared to US$ 71.13 billion recorded during April 2025. The sharp increase reflects continued resilience in the country’s external trade sector and sustained demand across global markets.   The latest export figures indicate an increase of nearly US$ 9.67 billion over the corresponding month last year, signalling a healthy expansion in India’s trade performance despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices.…

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​5 Heart Superfoods: Keep Your Cardiovascular System Strong by Ritika Samaddar

Vijay Raman

In today’s fast-paced world, sedentary lifestyles and growing reliance on processed foods have made heart health concerns like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular problems more common. Supporting heart health starts with the right nutrition, and including nutrient-dense foods including almonds, fatty fish, leafy greens, legumes, and fruits, can make a meaningful difference. Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head – Dietetics at Max Healthcare, shares some of the best heart-healthy foods that can help improve cardiovascular health and support long-term well-being. California AlmondsAdding a handful of almonds to one’s daily…

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Researchers studied quantum particles rotating in opposite directions

Vijay Raman

Scientists have discovered that antiparallel quantum states can provide significant advantages in extracting information from quantum systems, opening new possibilities for ultra-precise measurements and advanced quantum technologies.   The research demonstrates that quantum particles arranged in antiparallel configurations — where spins point in opposite directions — can encode and reveal more measurable information than parallel quantum states under specific conditions. This breakthrough could improve the efficiency of quantum sensing, secure communications, and next-generation computing systems.   Quantum measurements are fundamentally limited by uncertainty and noise. However, researchers found that antiparallel…

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TDB-DST Backs Indo-Singapore CAR-T Cell Therapy Project for Multiple Myeloma

Vijay Raman

The Technology Development Board under the Department of Science and Technology has signed an agreement with Helix Cell Therapeutics to support the development of an advanced dual-targeting CAR-T cell therapy for treating Multiple Myeloma under the Indo-Singapore collaborative framework. The project is being carried out in partnership with Biocell Innovations.   The initiative focuses on creating a next-generation Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy that simultaneously targets BCMA and CD19 markers found on Multiple Myeloma cells. The therapy aims to improve treatment effectiveness and extend remission duration in patients suffering from…

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India Signs Landmark MoU for First Mega Greenfield Shipyard at Thoothukudi

Vijay Raman

India has taken a major step towards becoming a global maritime manufacturing powerhouse with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the country’s first Mega Greenfield Shipyard at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The ambitious project is expected to significantly strengthen India’s shipbuilding capacity and position the nation among the world’s leading maritime economies.   The tripartite agreement brings together HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park Tamil Nadu Limited (NSHIP-TN), and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) under…

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CARE Hospitals, Hitech City Restores Voice and Breathing of 60-Year-Old Patient Through Advanced Airway Procedure

Vijay Raman

  ·         Nearly 90% airway blockage successfully treated using advanced rigid bronchoscopy and silicone stenting ·         Patient regains speech and normal breathing after months of tracheostomy dependence and multiple failed tube removal attempts   A 60-year-old patient who had been struggling to breathe and unable to speak comfortably for several months following spinal surgery regained his voice and normal breathing after undergoing a highly specialised minimally invasive airway intervention at CARE Hospitals, Hitech City.   The patient, a Hyderabad resident, had earlier undergone spinal surgery following an accident, after which…

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​Aza Fashions Redefines Digital Luxury with India’s First Occasion-Led Virtual Try-On Experience

Vijay Raman

  The Look. On You. – Aza’s Virtual Try-On campaign brings technology and style together to transform the way consumers experience designer fashion online. Aza Fashions, India’s leading luxury fashion platform, today announced the launch of its pioneering Virtual Try-On experience — an innovation that reimagines how customers discover, visualize, and shop luxury designer wear. The feature, aptly named “The Look. On You.”, allows users to see themselves not just in an outfit, but in the moment — from a Mehendi celebration to a destination wedding or cocktail soirée. Guided by…

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IPC Partners with Three State Pharmacy Councils to Enhance Patient Safety

Vijay Raman

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), an autonomous institution under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the State Pharmacy Councils of Bihar, Maharashtra and Mizoram to strengthen medicine safety, promote rational use of medicines and enhance pharmacovigilance activities across the country.   The agreements were signed at IPC headquarters in Ghaziabad by Dr. V. Kalaiselvan, Secretary-cum-Scientific Director of IPC, along with representatives of the three State Pharmacy Councils in the presence of senior officials and healthcare experts.   Under the collaboration, the…

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IPC Partners with Three State Pharmacy Councils to Enhance Patient Safety

Vijay Raman

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), an autonomous institution under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the State Pharmacy Councils of Bihar, Maharashtra and Mizoram to strengthen medicine safety, promote rational use of medicines and enhance pharmacovigilance activities across the country.   The agreements were signed at IPC headquarters in Ghaziabad by Dr. V. Kalaiselvan, Secretary-cum-Scientific Director of IPC, along with representatives of the three State Pharmacy Councils in the presence of senior officials and healthcare experts.   Under the collaboration, the…

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CARE Hospitals Celebrates International Nurses Day Across Network Hospitals

Vijay Raman

  Highlights Expanding Role of Nurses in Clinical Leadership and Patient Care Excellence   As healthcare systems continue to evolve rapidly, the role of nurses is expanding far beyond traditional caregiving. Today, nurses play a critical role in clinical coordination, patient safety, quality outcomes, and healthcare leadership. Recognising their invaluable contribution to patient care and hospital operations, CARE Hospitals organised special programmes across its network hospitals to mark International Nurses Day.   The celebrations were virtually inaugurated from the corporate office in Hyderabad, with participation from hospital heads, clinicians, nursing…

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