Category: Health

Lucknow: God is present within every living being and guides human beings from within, said Swami Muktinathananda, President of Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow, during his weekly Sunday discourse on the Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita. Explaining the universality of God, Swami Muktinathananda referred to a well-known story narrated by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa about an elephant and its mahout. He said the story conveys an important message: although God is present in every creature, this does not mean that people should abandon reason, intelligence and practical wisdom. According to the story, a guru told…

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Lucknow: Organised under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Hematology Group (UPHG), UP-Hemophilia Conclave 2026, was convened in Lucknow, in association with King George’s Medical University (KGMU),on 30th August 2026. The conclave brought together distinguished hematologists, physicians, researchers, pathologists, healthcare professionals from Hemophilia treatment centres across Uttar Pradesh, policymakers and patient groups. This conclave was like a Hemophilia Consensus Meeting, first-of-its-kind initiative in the state, with the central theme ‘Uniting Care. Improving Lives.’ The conclave was inaugurated by Professor A. K. Tripathi, Dr. Vineeta Gupta, Dr. Om Shankar Chaurasia, Dr…

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Rae Bareli: The Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) at AIIMS Rae Bareli successfully organised a workshop on advanced laser surgery, focusing on the use of laser technology in the management of complex airway and laryngeal disorders. The two-day workshop brought together ENT surgeons from across India and aimed to strengthen their skills through practical training and exposure to advanced laser-assisted surgical techniques. The first day featured live surgical procedures, giving participating surgeons an opportunity to observe the practical application of laser technology in challenging airway conditions. The sessions…

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  Mumbai: For over a decade, Dr. Suhani Mendonsa has been quietly transforming lives through compassion, healthcare, education, and community empowerment. As the driving force behind the Mendonsa Foundation, she has dedicated herself to creating opportunities for underprivileged children, empowering women, supporting youth, and caring for senior citizens, making a lasting impact on countless families across communities. Established in 2010, the Mendonsa Foundation is a Mumbai-based development organization committed to building a sustainable society by addressing some of the country’s most pressing social challenges. Guided by Dr. Mendonsa’s vision, the…

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Bareilly: The five-day training programme on “Entrepreneurship Development through Dairy Farming and Milk Processing”, organised by the Agri-Business Incubation Centre of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, concluded on Saturday. A total of 30 trainees from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh participated in the programme. The chief guest at the valedictory ceremony, Dr Rupsi Tiwari, Joint Director (Extension Education), IVRI, stressed the importance of timely vaccination of dairy animals. She said regular vaccination is essential to protect livestock from various diseases and ensure the sustainability of dairy enterprises.…

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Lucknow: The Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI), Lucknow, has inaugurated an advanced Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) facility in its Department of Pathology to strengthen the early and timely detection of cervical cancer. KSSSCI Director Prof. MLB Bhatt inaugurated the facility and highlighted the advantages of LBC over conventional Pap smear testing. He said the advanced technique provides clearer and more reliable results while reducing the chances of sample deterioration, thereby improving the quality of cervical cancer screening. A workshop on LBC technology was also organised for doctors and technical…

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Lucknow: Dr A.K. Pandey, MBBS, MD, DM in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, is an experienced pulmonologist and critical care specialist at Medinity Hospital with a strong academic background and more than a decade of diverse clinical experience. Born and brought up in Varanasi, he completed his schooling in the holy city of Kashi before pursuing his medical education at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, where he completed his MBBS in 2005. His interest in respiratory medicine developed further during his postgraduate training at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, where…

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