Author: Neeshu Shukla

Veteran actress Saira Banu recovering after battling Pneumonia

NEW DELHI: Iconic actress Saira Banu, 80, was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and suffered blood clots in her calves. However, she has now shared positive news that the clots have dissolved and her health has significantly improved. Dr. Avi Kumar, Senior Consultant of Pulmonology at Fortis Escorts Hospital, discussed pneumonia and its treatments, referencing Banu’s […]

13 lakh die of Tobacco consumption in India: Report

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s 2021-22 report, reveals that tobacco, a leading preventable cause of death, poses a serious public health concern in India that claims 13 lakh lives annually.  According to the research, 26.7 crore people in India smoke with a prevalence rate of 28.6% wherein 42.4% are males and […]

SBI Report reveals Jal Jeevan Mission’s role in empowering rural women

NEW DELHI: A recent research report by the State Bank of India (SBI) on Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and its socio-economic impact reveals a transformative change in rural India and that it helped in empowering rural women. This government initiative was launched on August 15, in 2019 aimed to provide tap water connections to every […]

Delhi government school alumni share their entrepreneurial journey at Business Blasters Senior Launch

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government expanded its flagship Business Blasters program to universities and ITIs, launching the senior version at IIIT Delhi on Tuesday. Initially aimed at government school students, the initiative now targets young adults with seed funding of ₹50,000 and mentorship to foster entrepreneurship. The event featured a motivational panel with alumni from […]

AAP launches Business Blasters Senior Program to boost student entrepreneurship

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government unveiled the Business Blasters Senior Program at IIIT Delhi, expanding its flagship initiative to universities and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The program, launched in 2021 for government school students, now provides ₹50,000 in seed funding per startup team, a significant increase from the earlier ₹2,000. Chief Minister Atishi emphasised the program’s focus on […]

AI-Driven health misinformation poses threat to India’s public health: Report

NEW DELHI:  A recent report, Health Misinformation Vectors in India, unveiled at the Health of India Summit, highlights the alarming spread of health-related misinformation on social media, fueled by AI-driven algorithms and societal influences. Dr J.S. Rajkumar, Founder of Lifeline group of hospitals calling it a big problem, told The New Indian, “Public needs to be really […]

Prevent, treat, reverse: Dr Rajkumar’s approach to chronic diseases

NEW DELHI: Disease is any altered functioning of body organs and disease reversal is a concept that promotes health while focusing on adopting healthy lifestyles to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic conditions caused by lifestyle choices, behaviors, and environmental factors. This concept aims to restore optimal bodily function by addressing the root causes of disease […]

AstraZeneca partners with Qure.ai to contribute in early Lung Cancer detection with AI

NEW DELHI: The Lung Health & Oncology National Conference 2024, held by the IHW Council, showcased transformative partnerships and technologies addressing the growing burden of lung cancer in India. A key highlight of the event was the announcement of a strategic partnership between AstraZeneca and Qure.ai, a leader in artificial intelligence applications in healthcare. Mohammed Yahya, […]

Lung Health & Oncology Conference 2024 calls for community action, technological advancement in cancer care

NEW DELHI: The Lung Health & Oncology National Conference 2024, held at the Ambedkar International Convention Centre, was inaugurated by Kamal Narayan, CEO of the IHW Council. The event focused on advancements in lung cancer detection and treatment, drawing attention to the rising burden of the disease in India due to smoking, air pollution, and […]

5,400 deaths recorded in Mumbai from prolonged NO₂ exposure

NEW DELHI: A recent Greenpeace India report, ‘Beyond North India: NO₂ Pollution and Health Risks in Seven Major Indian Cities’, has highlighted alarming nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) levels in urban atmospheres, revealing its severe health implications.  As per the report, the severe health toll of NO₂ pollution, noted an estimated 5,400 deaths in Mumbai from prolonged […]

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