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Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Manjeet Singh on the Rise of Tattoo Culture in India: Art, Identity, and a Growing Industry
India's tattoo culture is experiencing a renaissance, transitioning from underground subculture to a thriving creative industry. At the heart of this transformation is New Delhi-based veteran artist Manjeet Singh — known in the tattoo world as Manjeet Tattooz. With over 18 years in the field, Singh has witnessed the evolution firsthand. 'Fifteen years ago, tattooing in India was viewed as a foreign concept, or something linked to rebellion,' he reflects. 'Today, it's part of mainstream culture — it's fashion, faith, remembrance, and identity all in one.' Singh's journey began far from the tattoo needle. Born in 1976, he started as a teenage painter of Bollywood film posters in the 1990s — a craft that demanded scale, realism, and detail. His transition to tattooing was sparked by his exposure to international art and shows like Miami Ink. Entirely self-taught, Singh entered the profession in 2007, blending his fine art background with innovative tattoo techniques. Today, his work is celebrated for its black-and-grey realism, portraiture, and religious symbolism, especially Sikh iconography. 'Young people today are not afraid to express themselves visually,' he says of the cultural shift. 'They see tattoos not just as designs, but as personal narratives. That's a big shift from earlier.' India's tattoo market is now valued at over ₹300 crore, buoyed by global exposure, social media, and a younger, more expressive generation. Singh credits platforms like Instagram for raising both visibility and standards. 'Earlier, people would come in with little idea of what they wanted. Now, many arrive with research, references, and clear intent.' His work has gained international recognition, with a tattoo of Salvador Dalí featured in The World Atlas of Tattoos (Yale University Press). Singh has won accolades including Best Portrait Tattoo at India's 2nd International Tattoo Convention and holds a Guinness World Record. Despite international acclaim, Singh remains grounded in India. 'There's something very rooted about working here. The stories, the beliefs — they're different. And that's what I want to reflect in my work.' His celebrity clientele spans Punjabi music stars like Himanshi Khurana and Jordan Sandhu to sports icons like Harbhajan Singh. Yet, Singh maintains that the heart of his practice lies in personal storytelling and mentoring younger artists. He regularly conducts workshops on hygiene and ethics in tattooing. 'There's still a long way to go in India when it comes to regulation, safety, and standard training,' he notes. 'But we're in a much better place than we were ten years ago.' Singh's impact goes beyond ink. Whether it's collecting antique coins or collaborating with regional studios to uplift local talent, his mission is clear: to shape India's tattoo industry with authenticity and purpose. 'India's tattoo story is still being written,' he says. 'And I'm proud to be part of that chapter.'
The Wire
6 days ago
- Health
- The Wire
Fortis Hospital Kalyan Launches Quick Response Training (Code-QRT) Program on Doctors' Day for Healthcare Providers
The 15-day doctor training program aims to strengthen early medical response and improve patient outcomes across immediate geography Kalyan, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Fortis Hospital in Kalyan today announced a clinician-led Quick Response Training (QRT) program, titled 'Code QRT,' aimed at equipping young first-line practitioners with vital diagnostic and clinical assessment skills. The 15-day training program was launched on Doctors' Day, July 1st 2025, marking a significant step toward empowering first-line practitioners. Code-QRT will be led by Dr. Jumana Haji, Program Director- ECMO, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai (Program Convener), Dr Manjeet Singh, First Aid and BLS & CPR Trainer, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai, Dr Sudhir Gore, HOD-Emergency Medicine, and Dr Manoj Kumar, Consultant-Emergency Medicine, Fortis Hospital Kalyan. The program highlighted Fortis Kalyan's commitment to empowering primary caregivers through upskilling, enabling them to better address the healthcare needs of patients in the region. Recognizing that many critically ill patients from Kalyan, Dombivali, and surrounding areas are transferred to tertiary centers in Mumbai at advanced stages, clinicians at Fortis Hospital Kalyan developed a training program to equip first-line practitioners, from the immediate periphery, with the essential knowledge and skills to provide effective care from the very first point of contact. The program offers education on essential aspects of patient care and resuscitation in a variety of emergency scenarios. It includes a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on training focused on patient history taking and physical examination, emergency imaging, ECG interpretation, effective communication during critical situations, interpretation of blood work and other investigations, and the use of simple decision-making tools to support timely and appropriate escalation of care. The pilot batch focuses on the Kalyan-Dombivali geography, and has seen overwhelming interest, with over 90 registrations; 75 first-line practitioners are expected to actively participate in this first cohort. Speaking about the initiative, Hon. Abhinav Goel, as the Municipal Commissioner of Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation (KDMC), said, 'Programs like Fortis' Code-QRT are more than just training—they're about building trust, skills, and stronger connections between hospitals and the caregivers who serve our communities every day. This initiative gives frontline providers the tools and confidence they need to assess, stabilize, and support patients in those critical first moments of care. By sharing knowledge and working together, we're making sure that quality healthcare truly begins where it's needed most—right in the heart of our communities.' Speaking about the program, Dr Ashutosh Pandey, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, who conceptualized the initiative, said, 'At Fortis Hospital Kalyan, we believe that healthcare starts with the community. Many patients initially seek help at local clinics or nursing homes, and in those critical first moments, accurate diagnosis and appropriate escalation can make all the difference. Through Code-QRT we are investing in the clinicians who serve as the first point of contact in our healthcare ecosystem. Our goal is to ensure that every patient, regardless of where they live or whom they first consult, receives timely, appropriate primary care. This program is our way of strengthening the chain of care from the very start, and we're proud to walk hand-in-hand with community practitioners to make that possible.' Talking about what drove Fortis Hospital Kalyan to organize this training program, Dr Jumana Haji, Director – ECMO Program, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai & Code-QRT Program Convener, said, 'Many patients are decompensated by the time they reach higher centers. This delay often stems from limited diagnostic awareness at the first point of care; through Code-QRT, we want to bridge that gap. Our only goal is to ensure timely, appropriate care for patients. We see immense faith placed in community-level practitioners. If we can empower them to identify red flags early, we can save more lives.' With plans already in motion to expand across Mumbai—and eventually to other parts of the country—Code-QRT is helping build a stronger, more connected healthcare system that truly begins with the people who serve our communities every day. About Fortis Healthcare Limited Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities, ~4,750 operational beds (including O&M facilities), and over 400 diagnostics centers (including JVs). The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with a global major and parent company - IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs over 23,000 people (including Agilus Diagnostics Limited) who share its vision of becoming the world's most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Newsvoir and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Fashion Value Chain
7 days ago
- Health
- Fashion Value Chain
Fortis Hospital Kalyan Launches Quick Response Training (Code-QRT) Program on Doctors' Day for Healthcare Providers
Fortis Hospital in Kalyan today announced a clinician-led Quick Response Training (QRT) program, titled 'Code QRT,' aimed at equipping young first-line practitioners with vital diagnostic and clinical assessment skills. The 15-day training program was launched on Doctors Day, July 1st 2025, marking a significant step toward empowering first-line practitioners. Code-QRT will be led by Dr. Jumana Haji, Program Director- ECMO, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai (Program Convener), Dr Manjeet Singh, First Aid and BLS & CPR Trainer, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai, Dr Sudhir Gore, HOD-Emergency Medicine, and Dr Manoj Kumar, Consultant-Emergency Medicine, Fortis Hospital Kalyan. The program highlighted Fortis Kalyan's commitment to empowering primary caregivers through upskilling, enabling them to better address the healthcare needs of patients in the region. (L-R) Dr Vivek Mahajan, Dr Swapnil Keny, Dr Sudhir Gore, Dr Manoj Kumar & Dr Manjeet Singh at CODE-QRT inauguration at Fortis Hospital Kalyan on Doctors' Day 2025 Recognizing that many critically ill patients from Kalyan, Dombivali, and surrounding areas are transferred to tertiary centers in Mumbai at advanced stages, clinicians at Fortis Hospital Kalyan developed a training program to equip first-line practitioners, from the immediate periphery, with the essential knowledge and skills to provide effective care from the very first point of contact. The program offers education on essential aspects of patient care and resuscitation in a variety of emergency scenarios. It includes a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on training focused on patient history taking and physical examination, emergency imaging, ECG interpretation, effective communication during critical situations, interpretation of blood work and other investigations, and the use of simple decision-making tools to support timely and appropriate escalation of care. (C) Dr Jumana Haji and (R) Dr Manjeet Singh training the healthcare providers at CODE-QRT program, launched by Fortis Hospital Kalyan on the occasion of Doctors' Day The pilot batch focuses on the Kalyan-Dombivali geography, and has seen overwhelming interest, with over 90 registrations; 75 first-line practitioners are expected to actively participate in this first cohort. Speaking about the initiative, Hon. Abhinav Goel, as the Municipal Commissioner of Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation (KDMC), said, 'Programs like Fortis' Code-QRT are more than just training-they're about building trust, skills, and stronger connections between hospitals and the caregivers who serve our communities every day. This initiative gives frontline providers the tools and confidence they need to assess, stabilize, and support patients in those critical first moments of care. By sharing knowledge and working together, we're making sure that quality healthcare truly begins where it's needed most-right in the heart of our communities.' Speaking about the program, Dr Ashutosh Pandey, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, who conceptualized the initiative, said, 'At Fortis Hospital Kalyan, we believe that healthcare starts with the community. Many patients initially seek help at local clinics or nursing homes, and in those critical first moments, accurate diagnosis and appropriate escalation can make all the difference. Through Code-QRT we are investing in the clinicians who serve as the first point of contact in our healthcare ecosystem. Our goal is to ensure that every patient, regardless of where they live or whom they first consult, receives timely, appropriate primary care. This program is our way of strengthening the chain of care from the very start, and we're proud to walk hand-in-hand with community practitioners to make that possible.' Talking about what drove Fortis Hospital Kalyan to organize this training program, Dr Jumana Haji, Director – ECMO Program, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai & Code-QRT Program Convener, said, 'Many patients are decompensated by the time they reach higher centers. This delay often stems from limited diagnostic awareness at the first point of care; through Code-QRT, we want to bridge that gap. Our only goal is to ensure timely, appropriate care for patients. We see immense faith placed in community-level practitioners. If we can empower them to identify red flags early, we can save more lives.' With plans already in motion to expand across Mumbai-and eventually to other parts of the country-Code-QRT is helping build a stronger, more connected healthcare system that truly begins with the people who serve our communities every day. About Fortis Healthcare Limited Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities, ~4,750 operational beds (including O&M facilities), and over 400 diagnostics centers (including JVs). The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with a global major and parent company – IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs over 23,000 people (including Agilus Diagnostics Limited) who share its vision of becoming the world's most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Cop among 3 accused of robbery
Ludhiana: Two men were arrested while another, a police constable, was booked on charges of robbing a person by threatening him with a sharp-edged weapon Thursday. The constable, Manjeet Singh from Chowkiman village, is yet to be caught. The arrested accused have been identified by Ludhiana rural police as Charanpreet Singh from Chowkiman and Shahid Ali from Sidhwan Kalan. The complainant, Rohit Bansal, is from Mohalla Ram Nagar Jagraon. He runs a shop in Purani Dana mandi there. He told police that he was going from his shop to Sherpur Kalan village on a motorcycle when a little ahead of Baba Ka Bhatha on Gaon Ghalib Kala Road, the three bike-borne accused came from Ghalib Kalan village and surrounded him. One of the accused snatched his mobile phone from his pocket by scaring him with a sharp weapon, while another took Rs 5,000, his driving licence, and some bank documents from his pocket. They also took away his silver bracelet weighing five tolas. After robbing him of his belongings, they fled on the motorcycle, Bansal told police. tnn SI Surjit Singh, SHO Sadar Jagraon police station, confirmed one of the accused is a constable with Ludhiana police, and efforts are on to apprehend him.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
'Business as usual' in Firozpur, life returns to normalcy
Firozpur (Punjab) [India], May 14 (ANI): As India and Pakistan move towards an understanding of cessation of hostilities, life in the border district of Firozpur in Punjab seems to be returning to normalcy, with people approaching their daily lives. Parents have resorted to their normal routine of dropping their children off at school. In other words, the situation is functioning as 'business as usual' in Firozpur. No drones, firing, or shelling were reported here last night. After days of tensions between India and Pakistan, an official said the situation in Amritsar is 'normal' on Sunday, with people doing their daily work and markets remaining open. 'The situation in Amritsar is normal. People are doing their daily work. On Sundays, offices are not open, but the markets are open, and life is normal. Thanks to the people's cooperation,' Amritsar Deputy Commissioner said. Manjeet Singh, a local here, said that the people of Amritsar have utmost faith in the Army. 'All the drone attacks Pakistan launched were thwarted and given a fitting reply by the people of Amritsar trust the Army. There is no panic mistake they committed last night, when they violated the ceasefire, is highly condemnable. They will be given a fitting reply,' Singh said, speaking to ANI. Another local stated that the situation was normal. This comes after complete blackouts were enforced in several areas of Punjab, including Pathankot, Ludhiana, Moga, Ferozepur, and Jalandhar on the evening of May 10. The Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar issued a statement requesting the residents to keep calm, as a blackout has been enforced as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, Life in the border districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer has returned to normal, with schools and markets operating as usual. In Jaisalmer, schools reopened today after being closed on May 7 following the Operation Sindoor that targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Barmer reported no incidents of drones, firing, or shelling last night. Residents were seen shopping in markets and carrying on with their daily routines. (ANI)
