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DeepTech & Innovation Forum 2025 Kicks Off in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, 27 May 2025 — The city of Bengaluru played host to the inaugural DeepTech & Innovation Forum 2025 today at the Taj MG Road, bringing together a powerful assembly of leaders from the worlds of technology, academia, policy, and entrepreneurship. The forum served as a dynamic platform to highlight how emerging technologies—ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to bioprinting and sustainable aviation—are reshaping industries and global collaboration.

With participation from over 150 delegates including startup founders, investors, diplomats, and researchers, the forum focused on key themes such as scalable innovation, international partnerships, healthcare transformation, and deep tech commercialization.

The event opened with remarks from Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann, President of Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany, who emphasized the role of academia-industry linkages in fueling innovation. A featured panel discussion, moderated by Jan Kuenne of the Enterprise Development Group, showcased impactful startup stories from leaders such as Sanjeev Sharma (Swaayatt Robots), Alok Medikepura Anil (Next Big Innovation Labs), and Subashree Krishnan (The ePlane Company).

One of the significant milestones of the day was the MoU signing between Hof University and Swaayatt Robots, marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration in autonomous mobility research and applied robotics innovation.

A high-level fireside chat moderated by Jose Jacob K brought together prominent figures including Prof. M.V. Rajeev Gowda, Annett Baessler (German Consulate, Bengaluru), and industry veterans like Dileep Mangsuli, Madan Padaki, and Naganand Doraswamy. The dialogue centered around fostering cross-border innovation and strengthening policy frameworks to support entrepreneurship.

The forum also spotlighted a healthcare collaboration initiative led by Prof. Dr. Matthias Drossel of Hof University, focusing on advanced nursing education and India-Germany knowledge exchange to uplift global healthcare standards.

The DeepTech & Innovation Forum 2025 concluded on a note of promise, reinforcing India’s growing influence in global deep tech leadership and setting the stage for future Indo-German collaborations in high-impact technology domains.

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ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲೇ ಮೊದಲ ಡೀಪ್ ಬ್ರೈನ್ ಸ್ಟಿಮ್ಯುಲೇಶನ್ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಯಶಸ್ವಿ – 21 ವರ್ಷದ ಮೂರ್ಛೆ ರೋಗಿಗೆ ಫೋರ್ಟಿಸ್ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿತ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶ

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ಅನಿಯಂತ್ರಿತ ಮೂರ್ಛೆ ರೋಗದಿಂದ ಹತ್ತಾರು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಪೀಡಿತರಾಗಿದ್ದ 21 ವರ್ಷದ ಯುವಕನಿಗೆ ಫೋರ್ಟಿಸ್‌ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲೇ ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ಗುರಿತೆಯಲಾದ ಡೀಪ್ ಬ್ರೈನ್ ಸ್ಟಿಮ್ಯುಲೇಶನ್ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿ ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿ, ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಚೇತರಿಕೆಗೆ ದಾರಿ ಹಾಕಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಡಾ. ರಘುರಾಮ್ ಜಿ (ನರಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ವಿಭಾಗ) ಮತ್ತು ಡಾ. ಗುರುಪ್ರಸಾದ್ ಹೊಸೂರ್ಕರ್ (ನರವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ವಿಭಾಗ) ನೇತೃತ್ವದ ತಜ್ಞರ ತಂಡ ಈ ಅಪೂರ್ವ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗೆ ಮುಂದಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಸೆಂಟ್ರೊಮೆಡಿಯನ್ ನ್ಯೂಕ್ಲಿಯಸ್ ಅನ್ನು ಗುರಿಯಾಗಿ ಈ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿದೆ.

ಮೊಹಮ್ಮದ್ ಎಂಬ ಯೆಮನ್ ಮೂಲದ ಯುವಕನಿಗೆ 12 ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಗಂಭೀರ ಮೂರ್ಛೆ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಇದ್ದು, ಹಲವು ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಳ ಬಳಿಕವೂ ಶಾಶ್ವತ ಪರಿಹಾರ ದೊರಕಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಫೋರ್ಟಿಸ್ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನದ ಬಳಿಕ, ಡಿಬಿಎಸ್ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಮೂಲಕ ಜೀವದ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವರ್ಧಕ ಚೇತರಿಕೆ ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಯಿತು.

ವೈದ್ಯರ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಈ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಯ ಬಳಿಕ ಒಮ್ಮೆಗೂ ಮೂರ್ಛೆ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂಬುದು ದಾಖಲೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಇದು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸ ದಿಕ್ಕು ತೋರಿಸುವಂತಹ ಸಾಧನೆಯಾಗಿದೆ.

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Amazon’s Village-to-Vision Model Set to Impact 2 Lakh Women by 2025

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BENGALURU, May 26, 2025 — In a significant push towards improving menstrual health and gender equality, Amazon India announced plans to reach 200,000 women and girls across India by 2025 through its ongoing menstrual hygiene and empowerment programs. The announcement was made at a community outreach event held at the Singahalli Community Center in Bengaluru.

The initiative, which currently operates in over 130 villages and 14 cities, has already reached more than 50,000 women and girls from underprivileged backgrounds. Through local manufacturing units, education sessions, and community engagement, the program focuses on addressing period poverty, eliminating stigma, and promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities.

At the core of the effort are Amazon’s Gram Mitr and Pragati Mitr programs—grassroots outreach models where trained community ambassadors educate young girls and women on menstrual hygiene, debunk cultural myths, and create safe and supportive spaces for open dialogue.

“Menstruation is still cloaked in silence in many parts of India. Our initiative redefines empowerment by placing women at the center of innovation and enterprise,” said Dr. Karuna Shanker Pande, Vice President, Amazon Logistics, India. “This is not just about menstrual health—it’s about creating pathways to economic independence and community leadership.”

Amazon currently runs four sanitary pad manufacturing units in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. These women-led units, supported by NGOs Vyomini and She and We, use fully automated machinery to produce 1,200 biodegradable pads per hour. All products are made using CPCB-approved, eco-friendly materials, addressing both menstrual hygiene and environmental sustainability.

The program has also begun empowering women economically. To date, 60 women have been employed directly, while another 200 serve as community sales representatives. These women, many of whom balance household responsibilities, are earning up to ₹17,000 per month through flexible work. Training modules provided include financial literacy, machine operations, health education, and marketing.

In addition, the initiative has helped install vending machines and incinerators in over 50 schools and mobilized 243 community champions to engage in door-to-door awareness campaigns. By 2027, Amazon aims to support more than 500 women entrepreneurs under this initiative.

With India still grappling with deep-rooted taboos around menstruation and lack of access to sanitary products, Amazon’s intervention offers a replicable model that bridges the gap between public health, women’s empowerment, and rural development.

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India Reports Surge in Pre-Leukaemic Condition Amid Ageing Demographic

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BENGALURU, May 26, 2025 — A gradual but consistent uptick in cases of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a pre-leukaemic hematologic disorder, is being observed across India, primarily due to an ageing population, according to leading oncologists. MDS is a cluster of bone marrow-related anomalies wherein the body produces malfunctioning or immature blood cells, often leading to fatigue, susceptibility to infections, and excessive bruising or bleeding.

Ahead of World Blood Cancer Day, Dr. Radheshyam Naik, noted Hematologist and Medical Oncologist at Sammprada Multi-speciality Hospital, Bengaluru, stated: “MDS is fundamentally a genetic alteration in blood-forming cells. With India’s median age rising, we are registering more such diagnoses. Lifestyle factors like increased tobacco use are aggravating the trend.”

He further noted that cancer survivors who previously underwent aggressive treatments—chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or hormone therapy—are now more prone to developing MDS and its aggressive form, Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), as secondary malignancies. “While MDS is incurable, symptom control and progression delay are possible with current medical protocols,” he said.

Dr. Naik also raised concern about a marked rise in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), a malignancy of lymphatic tissue, affecting individuals across age brackets in India. “Though the precise etiology remains unidentified, the surge is significant,” he observed.

However, advancements in oncology offer new hope. “Innovations such as immunotherapy—including checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell treatments—are revolutionizing care by empowering the immune system to combat malignant cells. Targeted therapies, like antibody-drug conjugates and hormone-based treatments, are delivering precision treatment with fewer side effects,” Dr. Naik explained.

He also highlighted promising developments in radiation oncology, including proton beam therapy and hyperthermia, as well as the life-saving role of bone marrow transplants.

India currently ranks third globally in blood cancer prevalence, accounting for 70,000 to 80,000 fatalities annually. The most common types include leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Experts stress that early diagnosis via a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test is crucial to improving survival rates.

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“Erode’s Vasan Eye Hospital Relaunched with Advanced Surgical and Patient Care Units”

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Erode Vasan Eye Hospital Reopens with State-of-the-Art Facilities

Erode: Vasan Eye Hospital in Erode has been revamped with modern infrastructure and advanced medical equipment, offering upgraded facilities for public healthcare. The newly renovated hospital was formally inaugurated in a special ceremony graced by Hon’ble Minister for Housing, Prohibition and Excise, Mr. S. Muthusamy, who lit the ceremonial lamp to mark the occasion.

The event witnessed the presence of Erode East MLA Mr. V. Chandrakumar, Erode Mayor Mrs. Nagarathinam Subramaniam, and Mr. S. Sivanandan, Secretary of Kongu Educational Institutions, along with other dignitaries.

Distinguished guests from the Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Association, including Mr. Natarajan, Mr. Soundararajan, Mr. Murugesan, Mr. Sivasubramani, Mr. Mani, Mr. Kandhasamy, Mr. Kathirvel, Mr. Sivalingam, and Mr. Paramasivam, also attended the event.

Minister Mr. S. Muthusamy and Dr. K. Kamalbabu, Medical Director of Vasan Eye Hospital, honoured the leaders of the pensioners’ association in recognition of their contributions. Dr. Kamalbabu also addressed the public, outlining the advanced services and facilities now available at the hospital. Mr. Sundaramurugesan, Director of Vasan Eye Hospital, delivered a keynote speech detailing the hospital’s specialties.

The hospital’s medical team, including Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Dr. Sindhanai, Dr. Keerthana, Dr. Saranya, and Dr. Preethi Madhubala, along with hospital staff and members of the public, participated in the event.

Notably, as part of the inauguration, free cataract surgeries were successfully performed on 25 senior citizens under the Tamil Nadu Government Insurance Scheme by Dr. Kamalbabu.

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