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Pune : A 50-year-old male patient from Satara has been successfully treated at Apollo Hospitals, Pune for an exceptionally rare and locally advanced cancer of the naso-lacrimal apparatus, the drainage system connecting the eye to the nasal cavity. The case, led by Dr. Vidita Powle, Senior Consultant, Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist, involved a high-risk composite resection, including an extended supero medial maxillectomy with eye preservation, along with neck dissection and advanced bi-paddled microvascular free flap…

Gurgaon: KIIT World School, Sohna, has set up a shooting range on campus in collaboration with Regalmarksman Shooting Club to introduce students to skill-based sports and structured training in shooting. The facility was inaugurated recently, marking the school’s move to expand opportunities beyond conventional sports. At the launch, students were familiarised with the basics of shooting, including firearm handling, safety protocols and foundational techniques. The school informed that the range will function under the…

Gurgaon : RITES Ltd., a leading transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering company, was today honoured with the Assocham Achiever’s Award 2026, under the category of Strategically Significant Infrastructure Project for its contribution to the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) bridges. The award was presented to Team RITES by Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Shri Nitin Gadkari at a Assocham Conference in New Delhi. The recognition highlights RITES’ critical and…

New Delhi : The 26th International Pigment Cell Conference (IPCC 2026) alongside the 7th PigmentaryCon 2026 will take place from April 30 to May 3 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, bringing together dermatologists, researchers and clinicians from India and across the world for a four-day scientific programme. Organised under the aegis of the Pigmentary Disorders Society (PDS), the conference is being hosted in India after over a decade and is expected to bring together around 30 international and 70 national…

Rapid and unpredictable weather changes—rising temperatures, sudden rainfall, and increased humidity—are significantly contributing to the growing incidence of seasonal illnesses. These fluctuations create an environment where viruses and bacteria thrive, leading to a spike in infections such as colds, flu, dengue, and other water-borne diseases. At the same time, sudden temperature shifts weaken the body’s immune response, making individuals more vulnerable to respiratory issues, allergies, and fatigue. Urban…

In a city where time often feels like the most expensive commodity, a new way of thinking about home buying is reshaping aspirations across Mumbai’s western suburbs; the idea of the “15-minute life.” It’s not just about where you live, but how much of your life you can reclaim within a short radius of it. Imagine a morning without a long commute. Your child’s school is a quick drive away, the metro station is nearby, and your daily essentials are within easy reach. Evenings aren’t lost in traffic; they’re spent at the…

ekincare, India's leading digital health benefits platform, today released India's Silent Health Crisis, a full National Risk Assessment for 2023–2025 based on data from over 4 lakh health check-ups. The results show that more than a third of Indians are showing early signs of lifestyle and metabolic health risks, such as heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. The findings highlight a growing shift in India’s health landscape, where risk factors are rising silently before clinical symptoms appear, underscoring the urgent…