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The extraordinary recovery of 33-year-old Pinku Mani Talukdar, after undergoing 18 complex reconstructive surgeries at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, showcases the power of cutting-edge medical innovation and coordinated care in trauma treatment. Pinku, injured in a severe accident where she was dragged by a speeding truck, faced multiple rejections at Delhi hospitals before Amrita’s rapid intervention saved her limb and life. The hospital’s multi-stage reconstructive approach, led by Senior Consultant Dr. Shikha Gupta, reflects the increasing role of advanced surgical technologies and multidisciplinary collaboration in improving patient outcomes. Many point out that limited access to specialised care forces patients to travel far, increasing financial burdens and disrupting local econ...

Vi Movies & TV, the content aggregator platform from Vi, is set to make India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations more engaging with live events, patriotic films, and premium OTT shows. Vi users can watch the Flag Hoisting ceremony and Prime Minister NarendraModi’s address live from the Red Fort, New Delhi, via the Vi Movies & TV App, available to all users without a subscription. Vi has also curated a special Independence Day watchlist featuring popular titles from India’s top OTT platforms, including JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5, and Shemaroo. Key content includes Uri: The Surgical Strike, Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy, Sam Bahadur, Avrodh: The Siege Within, and Neerja, offering narratives of courage, sacrifice, and national pride. With plans starting at just Rs. 154, users can ...

Chewing gum brand Center Fresh, from Perfetti Van Melle India, has unveiled its latest campaign, “Dimaag pe rakhe lagaam,” targeting the growing habit of overthinking among Indians. Inspired by the India Overthinking Report developed with YouGov, which found that 81% of people spend over three hours daily lost in thought spirals, the campaign presents the gum as a refreshing pause that helps clear the mind. The campaign features two quirky TVCs directed by Nitesh Tiwari and conceptualised by Ogilvy, humorously portraying relatable moments such as overanalyzing a deleted message or misreading small situations. “The minty burst of freshness will help break the cycle of overthinking and bring moments of clarity,” said Gunjan Khetan, Marketing Director, Perfetti Van Melle India. https:...

Global Health Limited (NSE: Medanta, BSE: 543654), one of the largest private multi-specialty tertiary care providers in North and East India, today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, reporting its highest-ever Q1 performance. Total income rose 19.1% year-on-year to ₹10,513 million, EBITDA increased 22.6% to ₹2,553 million, and Profit After Tax surged 49.6% to ₹1,590 million, with PAT margins improving to 15.1%. Key growth drivers included a 13.3% increase in occupied bed days, a 4% rise in ARPOB to ₹66,584, and double-digit growth in in-patient and out-patient volumes. Mature hospitals generated ₹7,006 million in revenue, while developing hospitals grew 35.9% to ₹3,219 million. International patient revenue climbed 33.8% to ₹636...

Vi Business—the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited—has announced its mission to deploy 12 million smart meters across India in the next three years. Designed to transform the way households and utilities manage electricity, the initiative aims to empower consumers with real-time data and help DISCOMs reduce power losses and improve billing accuracy. Backed by Vi’s IoT Smart Central platform and years of on-ground experience, the rollout will bring secure, efficient, and scalable solutions to urban and rural areas alike. From onboarding to deployment, each meter will be tested through Vi’s dedicated IoT Lab, ensuring performance and reliability. The initiative brings new hope to consumers and local power providers. Known for frequent power disruptions and billing inconsistencies...