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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
President Droupadi Murmu confers 15 nurses with the Florence Nightingale Award
NEW DELHI: A prolific academic, Dr Banu M R, a PhD in nursing, who has authored textbooks, published numerous research articles, and is currently serving as an Assistant Nursing Superintendent at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, is among the 15 nurses and ANMs, who were conferred with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale award-2025 by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. She is also acknowledged for demonstrating exemplary leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as a role model for her peers, and playing a pivotal role in establishing the Neuro Rehabilitation Centre and developing a comprehensive intervention package for tobacco cessation during her 25-year nursing career. A health educator, Valiveti Subhavathi, started her journey as an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) at a primary health centre in Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh and slowly rose to the position of management instructor, from which she retired this year after 39 years of exemplary service. Known for her creative health awareness campaigns, for which she wrote and sang songs, Subhavathi has also been awarded at the district level for being the best health educator and performer. K Alamelu Mangayarkarasi, a staff nurse at the government hospital, Srivilliputhur – Sub-District Hospital, Tamil Nadu, who played a key role in enhancing obstetrical and family welfare services, as well as in the establishment of the Orthopaedic Operation Theatre, is also among the nurses and ANMs, who were honoured for their exemplary service in strengthening public health delivery and their unwavering commitment to promoting the welfare of the community.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
University of Liverpool to open Bengaluru campus by 2026, becomes second Russell Group Institution to set up in India
University of Liverpool (Image from university website) NEW DELHI: The University of Liverpool has received formal approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish its first overseas campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Monday. Scheduled to commence admissions by the 2026–27 academic year, the UK-based institution becomes the second member of the prestigious Russell Group to launch a campus in India, following the University of Southampton in Gurugram. The announcement was made in New Delhi, where union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan officially handed over the Letter of Intent (LoI) to the university's leadership. Pradhan emphasised the significance of such collaborations in advancing India's educational goals under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 'Today, India has over 40 million students in higher education across 1,200 universities and 50,000 colleges. Yet our Gross Enrolment Ratio remains around 27%. NEP aims to push this to 50%,' said Pradhan. 'To achieve this, we need global partnerships. I hope Liverpool's campus will not only serve Indian students but emerge as a truly global university. ' The Bengaluru campus will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business management, accounting and finance, computer science, biomedical sciences, and game design — the latter a novel offering among UK institutions operating in India. The curriculum will align with global industry standards and feature mobility opportunities between India and the UK. The University of Liverpool's expansion into India comes as part of a broader trend. According to Pradhan, 15 foreign universities are expected to establish campuses in India by 2025–26. Two Australian universities — Deakin and Wollongong—have already commenced operations in Gujarat's GIFT City. The university's vice-chancellor, Professor Tim Jones, welcomed the development, stating: 'We are delighted to have received UGC's approval to establish Bengaluru's first international campus. Our aim is to offer an exceptional learning experience while embedding a strong research culture that serves both regional and global needs.' The campus will also serve as a hub for research, innovation, and industry collaboration. MoUs were signed at the launch with several organisations, including Wipro, AstraZeneca Pharma India, Dream11, and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, highlighting the university's focus on integrating academic excellence with practical outcomes. Established in 1881, the University of Liverpool is known for its research-led teaching and global partnerships. It already has longstanding ties with India, particularly with institutions in Karnataka, such as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Its research contributions in collaboration with NIMHANS have informed World Health Organization guidelines, underscoring the depth of its engagement in the region. With the Bengaluru campus, Liverpool joins a growing roster of international institutions responding to India's invitation to help reshape its higher education landscape. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Nauseous during travel? Simple measures can help reduce motion sickness: Experts
Pune: City-based software engineer Rajesh (34) dreads long road trips. Every time he embarks on a journey, whether in a car, bus, or even a flight, he experiences nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats within minutes. Despite trying different remedies like looking at the horizon or chewing gum, the symptoms persist, often ruining family vacations. Rajesh's case is not unique. Motion sickness is a widespread issue, affecting millions of Indians, particularly during road travel, which remains the country's most common mode of transportation. As India's travel infrastructure expands, addressing motion sickness becomes increasingly relevant, particularly with rising domestic tourism and long-distance commutes. While no universal cure exists, medical experts have underlined that a combination of awareness, preventive strategies, and medical interventions can significantly help the affected. "Motion sickness occurs due to a sensory mismatch between the inner ear (vestibular system) and visual input," said senior neurologist Dr Sudhir Kothari. The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, contains semi-circular canals and otolith organs that detect motion and balance. "When the body is in motion, but the eyes perceive a stable environment, such as reading a book in a moving car, conflicting signals confuse the brain, triggering nausea and dizziness," Dr Kothari said. According to a study published in the Journal of Travel Medicine, up to 30% of individuals experience motion sickness during travel, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe vomiting. Another study by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru suggests that 40% of Indians experience motion sickness in some form, with higher prevalence among children, pregnant women, and migraine sufferers. Medical experts recommend a combination of behavioural adjustments, natural remedies, and medical interventions. "Sitting in the front seat of a car, choosing a window seat in flights, and focusing on a stable object (horizon) reduces the sensory conflict," advises Dr Kothari who is head of the neurology department at Poona Hospital. Neurologist Dr Rajas Deshpande, chief of the neurology department, Jupiter Hospital, emphasised eliminating sour and cold food. "Lifestyle changes like eliminating sour and cold food, especially on the day prior to travel, adequate sleep, stress management, and avoidance of alcohol help reduce the impact of motion sickness," said Dr Deshpande. It is wise to carry emergency medicines as some attacks may cause panic, he said. Over-the-counter drugs like dimenhydrinate (dramamine) and prescription patches like scopolamine help mitigate symptoms but should be taken under medical advice. Emerging research explores brain-training techniques using virtual reality (VR) and neuroplasticity-based exercises. A 2022 study in the Journal of Vestibular Research demonstrated that gradual exposure to motion through VR simulations reduced motion sickness symptoms over time. "Some Indian researchers at AIIMS Delhi are experimenting with eye movement training and vestibular rehabilitation exercises to enhance adaptation," Dr Deshpande said.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Happiest Health Hosts Second Edition of ‘Happiest Her' Summit in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Health and wellness platform Happiest Health successfully concluded the second edition of its flagship women's wellness summit, Happiest Her 2025, on Saturday at Pope Paul VI Auditorium, St. John's Campus, Bengaluru. The event brought together over 250 participants, including healthcare professionals, fitness experts, and mental health advocates, to spotlight the health and well-being of working women in India. The summit was inaugurated by Davis Karedan, Co-Chairman of Happiest Health, alongside NIMHANS Director Dr. Pratima Murthy, and Co-CEOs Raghu Krishnan and Ravi Joshi. Dr. Murthy, in her keynote address on "Empowering Young Working Women", stressed the role of lifestyle choices in shaping long-term health. "Genes load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger," she remarked, underlining the importance of exercise and balanced nutrition in preventing chronic diseases. A panel on Metabolism and Poor Lifestyle Choices featured leading voices in women's health, including gynaecologist Dr. Vidya V Bhat, psychologist Dr. Paras Sharma, and athlete-entrepreneur Saraswathi Anand. Anand spoke of her journey from a busy professional and mother to an international powerlifting champion, urging women to find time for fitness despite packed schedules. Nutritionist Ryan Fernando, founder of Qua Nutrition, conducted a high-energy session on common diet mistakes, advising women to focus on building muscle. 'Muscle is the hero in your body,' he said, calling for a systematic investment in strength training for lifelong health. The summit, through its expert-led discussions, highlighted challenges such as PCOS, stress, and metabolic disorders, while offering practical pathways to better health. As part of its ongoing efforts, Happiest Health announced that its current magazine issue focuses on strength training, and its diagnostics wing is now offering a gut microbiome test across India.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Take a deep breath in
Central Pollution Control Board National Institute of Advanced Studies A traffic mix of slow-moving, low-speed, and high-speed vehicles is the biggest issue that Bengaluru is facing, which is impacting the city's air quality — Professor Gufran Beig, chair at NIAS Other than lowering the blistering heat, rain has had a positive impact on the air too. Bengaluru's air quality has improved after a few spells of rain throughout April, data has city witnessed more days with a 'satisfactory' air quality index in April compared with previous logged 27 'satisfactory' and three 'moderate' air quality days in the month. Experts say this is because the rain, along with increased humidity, led to the settling down of air pollutants from vehicular traffic and dust particles.'Better air quality and a greater number of 'good' air quality days can be attributed to April showers. Bengaluru has witnessed excess rainfall in the month, leading to dust and particulate matter settling down. Although the duration of the showers was low, most of them were of high intensity, washing away pollutants,' said an air quality to standards prescribed by the(CPCB), an air quality index (AQI) of 0-50 is categorised as 'good,' AQI of 51-100 is considered 'satisfactory,' AQI of 101-200 is termed as 'moderate,' and AQI values ranging from 201-300 are considered 'poor.'Bengaluru also experienced more 'good' air quality days in many areas in March this year compared to the previous Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) at Nisarga Bhavan recorded 28 good air quality days in March this year, in comparison to only seven such days in March 2024. Similarly, Stations in Jaynagar and Mysore Road recorded one 'good' air quality day each. CAAQMS at NIMHANS showed that the area witnessed six 'good' air quality days, and HSR Layout station recorded three such days this year. In 2024, all these stations had recorded zero 'good' air quality Professor Gufran Beig, chair at the(NIAS) and an air quality expert, says the increase in 'good' air quality days in March this year is accidental. Notably, Professor Beig and his team conducted an emission hotspot study in the city last year and found that Bengaluru has 80 locations with high levels of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 also revealed that the total annual particulate emissions in the city in 2023-24 reached 113 Gg/year for PM10 and 68 Gg/year in the case of PM2.5. Improvements in traffic management, infrastructure, power supply, industrial emissions control, and waste management practices were some recommendations made by the researchers.'Not much has happened on the ground after we published our study last year. A traffic mix of slow-moving, low-speed, and high-speed vehicles is the biggest issue that Bengaluru is facing, which is impacting the city's air quality. The prime reason is bus stops without designated bays. Buses block lanes while picking up and dropping off passengers, causing emissions. This is the first step towards making the city's hotspots more bearable,' said Professor Beig.
