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CARE Hospitals Celebrates National Doctors’ Day, Honours Doctors for Their Commitment to Saving Lives

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

On the occasion of National Doctors' Day, CARE Hospitals, one of India's leading multi-specialty healthcare providers, honoured its doctors across the network in recognition of their unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care and medical ethics. Doctors were felicitated at hospitals across the CARE network as a mark of gratitude for their relentless service and dedication to improving and saving lives. The celebrations recognised the invaluable contribution of doctors who work tirelessly every day, often under demanding circumstances, to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Senior leadership, clinical…

TDP Showcases Etikoppaka Heritage Through Presidential Presentation in Visakhapatnam

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) continued its campaign to promote Andhra Pradesh's traditional crafts on the national stage by presenting an Etikoppaka handicraft to President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. State IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh received the President at INS Dega and presented her with a handcrafted Sri Rama Pattabhishekam idol made in Etikoppaka, the celebrated wood-lacquer craft village in Anakapalli district. Along with Lokesh joined the Governor Syed Abdul Nazeer, Assembly Speaker of the Legislative, Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha.…

Samsung Solve For Tomorrow’s Design Thinking Workshop is Inspiring Hyderabad’s Youth to Solve Real-World Challenges

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

As Hyderabad continues to evolve as a leading technology hub, the city is also navigating the challenges of rapid urbanisation, including river pollution and growing volumes of urban waste. Addressing these issues requires innovative thinking, local insights and a generation of young changemakers equipped to design solutions with lasting social impact. To nurture this mindset, Samsung India hosted a specialized Design Thinking Workshop for 236 students at the Sreenidhi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, under the fifth edition of its flagship Samsung Solve for Tomorrow initiative. The session introduced participants…

General Upendra Dwivedi Relinquishes Appointment as Chief of the Army Staff

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

General Upendra Dwivedi relinquished the appointment of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) after an illustrious career spanning over four decades in the Indian Army. He handed over command to General Dhiraj Seth, marking the completion of his tenure as the head of the Indian Army. Commissioned into the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles in December 1984, General Dwivedi held several key command, staff and instructional appointments during his distinguished military career. He commanded units and formations across diverse operational environments, including the Northern and Western theatres, and played a…

General Dhiraj Seth Assumes Charge as Army Chief

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service in the Indian Army. A highly decorated officer from the Armoured Corps, General Seth becomes the first officer from the Armoured Corps to head the Indian Army since General Shankar Roy Chowdhary in 1997. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, General Seth was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. During his nearly four-decade-long military career,…

Indian Researchers Identify Thermal Fingerprints of Solar Storms Over 30 Years

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

Scientists have uncovered new insights into space weather by analyzing the thermal signatures of solar storms recorded at Earth over the past three decades. The long-term study reveals distinctive heating patterns in Earth’s upper atmosphere linked to solar storms, offering a promising new tool to improve space weather forecasting. Researchers examined atmospheric temperature changes caused by geomagnetic storms triggered by solar eruptions such as coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar flares. The findings show that each storm leaves a unique thermal fingerprint in the thermosphere, allowing scientists to better…

Gut Bela Launches Gut-First Wellness Movement, Showcases Healthy Ageing with Rahul Singh’s Drive

30 June 202630 June 2026 Vijay Raman

# Rahul Singh, 86, veteran journalist and son of renowned writer Khushwant Singh, embarks on a Delhi–Kasauli drive to draw attention to the role of gut health in healthy ageing The future of wellness may not begin with vitamins—it begins with the gut. Challenging decades of conventional thinking, Gut Bela has introduced a wellness concept that places gut metabolism at the centre of overall health. To bring this message to life, 86-year-old Rahul Singh, son of the late Khushwant Singh, set out on a non-stop drive from Delhi to Kasauli…

India’s Biggest Health Challenge Is a Workforce Gap, Says PHFI-IPHS Vice Chancellor

30 June 202630 June 2026 Vijay Raman

# Hyderabad-based public health institution calls for greater investment in public health professionals, digital health expertise, and One Health preparedness Even as India continues to expand its healthcare infrastructure and increase public health spending, the country faces a less visible but equally significant challenge—a critical shortage of trained public health professionals capable of responding to future health emergencies, according to Dr. M. Vishnu Vardhana Rao, Officiating Vice Chancellor of the PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences (Deemed to be University). In a thought-provoking article titled “India's Next Health Crisis: It…

India’s Biggest Health Challenge Is a Workforce Gap, Says PHFI-IPHS Vice Chancellor

30 June 202630 June 2026 Vijay Raman

ITC Hotels Unveils Lakeview Bhimtal in Uttarakhand

30 June 202630 June 2026 Vijay Raman

Bhimtal, 30 June 2026: ITC Hotels Limited (ITCHL) announces the opening of 63 key Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal, a scenic lakeside retreat overlooking the serene waters of Bhimtal Lake in Uttarakhand. Commenting on the launch, Anil Chadha, Managing Director, ITC Hotels Limited, said: “Uttarakhand holds a special place in our portfolio, and the opening of our 12th hotel in the region speaks of our confidence in its growing appeal among travellers seeking meaningful experiences. Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal marks a happy milestone in our expansion journey around India’s high-growth and emerging leisure…