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Medanta Gurugram, ranked India’s Best Private Hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, has marked a milestone in orthopaedic healthcare with Dr. Ashok Rajgopal, Group Chairman – Medanta Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics, completing 40,000 knee replacement surgeries. The achievement underlines Medanta’s leadership in the sector at a time when India’s joint replacement market is expanding steadily. Industry data shows knee osteoarthritis cases are set to affect nearly 60 million Indians by 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing health challenges. Knee replacements, which numbered one lakh annually just five years ago, have surged past 2.5 lakh, with the sector projected to grow at an 11% CAGR between 2025–2035. This expansion is creating opportunities for...

Simba, India’s pioneering craft beer brand and part of Saltborn’s premium portfolio, proudly announces its international success at the World Beer Awards 2025. Competing with leading global breweries, Simba achieved Silver for its Simba Wit (Belgian-style wheat beer) and Bronze for Simba Stout (Stout & Porter category). The World Beer Awards is one of the most respected competitions in the brewing industry, with entries judged through blind tastings by a global panel of experts. These accolades reaffirm Simba’s commitment to brewing excellence, innovation, and quality. Commenting on the achievement, Ishwaraj Singh Bhatia, Co-Founder and COO of Simba Beer, said, “From the very beginning, our mission has been to put Indian craft beer on the global map. These awards validate our dedic...

Bank of Baroda has announced a reduction in interest rates on car loans and loans against property, effective immediately. This move follows the Reserve Bank of India’s recent 100 basis points cut in the policy repo rate. The bank's floating interest rates for car loans have been lowered from 8.40% to 8.15% per annum, while mortgage loan rates have dropped from 9.85% to 9.15% per annum. Sanjay Mudaliar, Executive Director of Bank of Baroda, highlighted that these new rates make car ownership more affordable and mortgage loans more competitive, allowing customers to unlock higher property value and raise additional funds with interest reductions ranging from 55 to 300 basis points, depending on their CIBIL score. The bank also offers fixed-rate car loans starting at 8.65%, linked to ...

Medanta – The Medicity, named Best Private Hospital in India by Newsweek for six years in a row, strengthened its outreach in the North Eastern region, bringing specialized expertise to Shillong with a focus on managing injuries to the brachial plexus, as well as a conclave on computer-assisted plastic surgery, which is primarily used for the reconstruction of the head and neck. The two sessions -- organised in collaboration with the Meghalaya branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Meghalaya Medical Services Association -- were conducted by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi, Chairman, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity. The initiative underscores Medanta’s commitment to making world-class healthcare accessible across the country while driving ...