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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
How Time-Lapse and AI Are Reshaping IVF Journeys
Team Nimaaya: Dr Birwa Dave, Dr Yuvrajsinh Jadeja, Dr Pooja Nadkarni Singh & Dr Prabhakar Singh (L to R) For Priya and Mehul (names changed), a couple from Vapi, the five-year wait to become parents brought emotional fatigue and uncertainty. Turning to IVF felt like a final hope. What changed their story wasn't just medical intervention, it was a camera system powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) that quietly monitored their embryos, giving doctors sharper insights. The Challenge of Traditional IVF In conventional IVF, embryos are removed from the incubator at regular intervals for observation—much like opening an oven door repeatedly, disrupting optimal conditions. 'Every time we take embryos out, we expose them to light and temperature changes,' explains Dr Prabhakar Singh, Scientific Director, Nimaaya IVF Centre . 'It's necessary, but not ideal. With our time-lapse and AI system, we observe embryo development continuously without interference.' The Time-Lapse Advantage Time-lapse technology acts like a surveillance camera inside the incubator, capturing images every 10–20 minutes to create a detailed movie of embryo development. This allows clinicians to witness vital stages without removing embryos from their environment. Nimaaya IVF, among the first in Surat to adopt this method using the Astec system, has seen encouraging outcomes. In two years, over 500 couples have undergone IVF with time-lapse support. Backed by more than 30 years of experience and over 20,000 IVF births, the centre combines innovation with compassion. 'When we started, IVF was seen as a last resort,' says Dr. Pooja Nadkarni Singh, founder of Nimaaya. 'Now, with tools like time-lapse and AI, we're not just improving success rates but we are making the journey more reassuring.' Where AI Steps In Time-lapse systems generate thousands of images. Analyzing them manually is impractical. AI bridges that gap by spotting subtle markers—like cell symmetry and division timing—that humans may miss. 'In one case, AI selected an embryo that appeared average to us,' says Dr. Singh. 'It led to a healthy pregnancy for a woman who had failed three IVF cycles elsewhere.' Nimaaya has even developed proprietary AI algorithms to enhance embryo selection accuracy. Real Results, Real Relief Couples using time-lapse often require fewer embryo transfers, reducing stress, costs, and time. For working women, a quicker outcome can be life-changing. Rashmi, a bank manager from Bharuch, conceived in her first IVF cycle with a time-lapse–selected embryo. 'Knowing they were constantly monitored without disturbance gave me peace of mind,' she says. Raising the Bar in Gujarat What was once a premium offering is now accessible beyond big cities. Clinics across Gujarat are integrating advanced IVF tools like time-lapse and AI, bringing global standards closer to home. Technology alone doesn't guarantee success, doctors say. But with the right expertise and tools, the odds improve—one embryo, one frame, one decision at a time. For more information, Visit: Nimaaya centres are available at Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Surat Disclaimer - The above content is non-editorial, and ET Healthworld hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Taste of India: Dussehri, Chausa UP's sweet ambassadors in Gulf
Prayagraj: The famed Dussehri and Chausa mangoes from Pratapgarh district have gained immense popularity in Dubai and Oman, captivating international consumers with their exceptional taste and aroma. Since their export began three years ago, demand has been growing steadily. This season, tons of these mangoes are set to be exported to meet the increasing demand from these countries. Mango farmers like Prabhakar Singh from Shahpur village and Avneesh Singh from Kunda, Pratapgarh, have found success in exporting their produce. Avneesh, who has been involved in fruit export for four years, owns a 22-bigha mango orchard and leases an additional 80 bighas. He started exporting mangoes to Oman in 2022 with a small shipment of one ton, which received a positive response. Encouraged by this, he expanded his exports to Dubai in 2023, sending a total of five tons. The same volume was exported last year, and in 2025, both countries have placed new orders for Dussehri and Chausa mango varieties. Likewise, Prabhakar owns over 100 mango trees. "A medium quality harvest yields around 800 kilos of Chausa per tree and 400 kilos of Dussehri. This year, the yield will be more, giving us handsome profits," said Singh. Mango exports from the region have shown a steady increase, with 2 quintals exported in 2022 and 5 quintals in 2023. Although exports were lower in 2024 due to a poor harvest, farmers are optimistic this year, expecting to export 6-7 quintals of mangoes. The mango exports are facilitated through pack houses in Lucknow and Varanasi, as none are available in the Prayagraj division. Despite incurring additional transportation and packaging costs, the exports yield up to 25% higher earnings compared to local market sales. A crucial factor behind this success is the adoption of fruit bagging technology. This method involves covering mangoes with protective wax-lined paper bags while they're still on the tree, shielding them from pests, dust, sunburn, and wind damage. As a result, the mangoes develop better color, shine, and overall quality, making them more appealing in international markets due to their improved appearance and durability. The Uttar Pradesh govt has taken note of this advancement and is now providing financial support under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Registered farmers can receive a subsidy of Rs 25,000 per hectare for adopting fruit bagging technology, which is expected to further enhance the quality of mango exports. Deputy director of horticulture, Krishna Mohan Chaudhary, stated that mangoes are cultivated over 2,100 hectares in the Prayagraj division, with Pratapgarh being the largest cultivation area. He emphasized that sustained growth in mango exports, coupled with technological support, will not only boost farmers' income but also strengthen the global presence of Indian mangoes. Box No brick kilns allowed The Kunda and Kalakankar blocks have been designated as fruit belts, prohibiting brick kilns and smoke-related businesses. Since its designation 15 years ago, the mango crop has shown improvement, and the benefits have been sustained over time. As many as 84 villages in Kunda block and 63 in Kalakankar — 143 villages — are protected in the fruit belt.
