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

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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வாஷன் கண் மருத்துவமனை புதிய வசதிகளுடன் புதுப்பிப்பு -அமைச்சர் தொடங்கி வைத்தார்

ஈரோடு: ஈரோடு வாஷன் கண் மருத்துவமனை, புதுப்பிக்கப்பட்ட கட்டடம் மற்றும் அதிநவீன வசதிகளுடன் புதுமுகத்தில் செயல்படத் தொடங்கியுள்ளது. இந்நிகழ்வை முன்னிட்டு நடைபெற்ற விழாவில் மாண்புமிகு வீட்டு துறை, மதுவிலக்கு மற்றும் ஆயத்த தீர்ப்பு அமைச்சர் திரு. சு. முத்துச்சாமி அவர்கள் குத்துவிளக்கு ஏற்றி விழாவைத் துவக்கி வைத்தார்.

விழாவில், ஈரோடு கிழக்கு தொகுதி சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினர் திரு. வி. சந்திரகுமார், ஈரோடு மாநகராட்சி மேயர் திருமதி நாகரத்தினம் சுப்பிரமணியம், கொங்கு கல்வி நிறுவன செயலாளர் திரு. எஸ். சிவானந்தன் உள்ளிட்ட பலர் பங்கேற்றனர்.

சிறப்பு விருந்தினர்களாக தமிழ்நாடு அரசு ஓய்வூதியர் சங்கத்தைச் சேர்ந்த திரு. நடராஜன், திரு. சௌந்தர்ராஜன், திரு. முருகேசன், திரு. சிவசுப்பிரமணி, திரு. மணி, திரு. கந்தசாமி, திரு. கதிர்வேல், திரு. சிவலிங்கம் மற்றும் திரு. பரமசிவன் ஆகியோர் கலந்துகொண்டனர்.

அமைச்சர் சு. முத்துச்சாமி மற்றும் மருத்துவமனையின் மருத்துவ இயக்குநர் டாக்டர் கே. கமல்பாபு அவர்கள், ஓய்வூதியர் தலைவர்களை கவுரவித்தனர். பின்னர், டாக்டர் கமல்பாபு, வாஷன் கண் மருத்துவமனையின் சேவைகள் குறித்தும், இயக்குநர் திரு. சுந்தரமுருகேசன் மருத்துவமனையின் சிறப்பம்சங்கள் குறித்தும் உரையாற்றினர்.

மருத்துவமனையின் தலைமை மருத்துவர்கள் டாக்டர் பானு பிரதாப் சிங், டாக்டர் சிந்தனை, டாக்டர் கீர்த்தனா, டாக்டர் சரண்யா, டாக்டர் ப்ரீத்தி மதுபாலா உள்ளிட்ட பலரும் விழாவில் கலந்து கொண்டனர்.

* விழாவை ஒட்டி, 25 மூத்த குடிமக்களுக்கு, தமிழ்நாடு அரசு காப்பீட்டு திட்டத்தின் கீழ், டாக்டர் கமல்பாபு தலைமையில் கண்புரை அறுவை சிகிச்சை வழங்கப்பட்டது.

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MG Windsor PRO Makes a Powerful Entry in Bengaluru with 150 Deliveries

Bengaluru, May 17 – In a significant milestone for the electric vehicle (EV) market in Bengaluru, Jubilant Motorworks on Saturday delivered 150 units of the newly launched MG Windsor PRO to customers across the city. The large-scale handover event highlights the growing demand for premium EVs in the urban market.

The MG Windsor PRO, which debuted nationally on May 6, 2025, has already garnered considerable attention, registering 8,000 bookings within 24 hours of its launch. Positioned as an upgrade to the original Windsor, the PRO variant features enhanced technology, improved range, and advanced safety systems.

Speaking on the occasion, Amit Jain, Chief Executive Officer of Jubilant Motorworks, said, “The MG Windsor has disrupted the Bengaluru four-wheeler EV market with its compelling value proposition. Car buyers here have appreciated the Windsor for offering the right balance of premium features and a sustainable driving experience. With the MG Windsor PRO, we are elevating this success to the next level by introducing new tech and safety features tailored for the people of Bengaluru. We congratulate all the new owners.”

The Windsor PRO is available in the “Essence PRO” variant, priced at Rs. 18,09,800 (ex-showroom). It is also offered with a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option at Rs. 13.09 lakh, with a usage charge of Rs. 4.5 per km*. The vehicle is powered by a 52.9 kWh battery pack, providing a certified range of 449 km, and delivers 136 PS of power with 200 Nm of torque, enabling a smooth and efficient driving experience.

A key highlight of the model is the inclusion of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which offer 12 core safety features and three levels of warning alerts. The vehicle is also equipped with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) capabilities, enhancing utility and connectivity for users.

Further updates include a powered tailgate and the introduction of three new colour options: Celadon Blue, Aurora Silver, and Glaze Red, adding aesthetic appeal to the vehicle’s design.

The high-volume delivery in Bengaluru underscores the city’s growing interest in electric mobility and MG’s strong position in the EV market. With its combination of performance, safety, and smart features, the Windsor PRO is expected to further boost the adoption of EVs in the region.

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Airtel launches Fraud Detection Solution, a First in the World

Detects and blocks malicious websites across all communications platforms including email, OTTs and SMSes in real time

New Delhi, May 15, 2025: In continuation of its fight against spam, Airtel today unveiled a new cutting-edge solution that will detect and block malicious websites across all communication Over-The-Top (OTT) apps and platforms including emails, browsers, OTTs like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, SMSes etc., in real time. This safe service will be seamlessly integrated with, and auto- enabled for, all Airtel mobile and broadband customers at no additional cost. When a customer tries to access a website flagged as malicious by Airtel’s advanced security system, the page load is blocked, and customers are redirected to a page explaining the reason for the block.
The threat of online fraud is growing everyday as a result of digital platforms becoming increasingly ubiquitous across the country and posing a serious risk to consumers. There is an alarming surge in such threats in the last few days. Fraudulent schemes have evolved far beyond mere OTP frauds and deceptive calls, with recent reports indicating that millions of individuals have fallen victim to malicious online scams. Recognizing the gravity of this situation, Airtel has implemented an AI-powered, multi-tiered intelligence platform designed to safeguard customers from the full spectrum of scams and fraud. It intends to do so by introducing a state-of-the-art threat detection platform that will conduct domain filtering across all platforms and block the link across devices.
Commenting on the initiative Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Bharti Airtel, said, “Over the last few years, we have come across several instances where unsuspecting customers have been defrauded by ingenious criminals of their hard-earned money. Our engineers have tried to solve this problem through the launch of our Fraud Detection Solution. We believe this will provide our customers total peace of mind while browsing the internet without the worry of getting scammed. Our AI based tool scans internet traffic, checks with global repositories and our own database of threat actors in real-time and blocks fraudulent websites. Our solution has already reached a remarkable level of accuracy in the 6 months of trials. We will continue working relentlessly until we have made our networks completely safe from spam and scam.”

Pictorial Representation of the Workflow

The service is currently available in Haryana circle, with a nationwide rollout planned soon.
About Bharti Airtel Limited:

Headquartered in India, Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 550 million customers in 15 countries across India and Africa. The company also has its presence in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka through its associate entities. The company ranks amongst the top three mobile operators globally and its networks cover over two billion people. Airtel is India’s largest integrated communications solutions provider and the second largest mobile operator in Africa. Airtel’s retail portfolio includes high-speed 4G/5G mobile broadband, Airtel Xstream Fiber that promises speeds up to 1 Gbps with convergence across linear and on-demand entertainment, streaming services spanning music and video, digital payments and financial services. For enterprise customers, Airtel offers a gamut of solutions that includes secure connectivity, cloud and data centre services, cyber security, IoT, Ad Tech and cloud based communication. Within our diversified portfolio, we offer passive infrastructure services through our subsidiary Indus Tower Ltd.

For more details visit http://www.airtel.com

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ABD Maestro Brings Luxury ‘ARTHAUS Blended Malt Scotch Whisky’ to Bengaluru

Bengaluru, May 15, 2025:
ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits subsidiary of Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), has announced the launch of its flagship offering, ARTHAUS Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, in Bengaluru. This marks the brand’s latest expansion after successful introductions in Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Delhi, Gurgaon, Lucknow, and Kolkata.

Crafted as a Blended Malt Scotch, ARTHAUS fills a unique space in India’s whisky landscape, bridging the gap between traditional blended scotches and single malts. It features a curated blend of premium single malts sourced exclusively from the renowned Highlands and Speyside regions of Scotland.

What sets ARTHAUS apart is its fusion of art and spirit. Inspired by the minimalist geometry of the Bauhaus movement, the brand’s identity integrates various artistic techniques including drip art, abstraction, and textured media—emphasizing that the craft of whisky blending is, in itself, a form of art.

Speaking at the launch, Bikram Basu, Managing Director, ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., said:
“ARTHAUS is a beautifully curated Blended Malt Scotch Whisky that we’re proud to introduce to Bengaluru. It’s quite literally ‘Art Bottled.’ The creation of ARTHAUS has been a fascinating journey through the art of whisky blending and the world of visual expression. We believe Bengaluru, with its deep appreciation for craftsmanship, will not just experience ARTHAUS—but celebrate and advocate it.”

ARTHAUS Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is priced at ₹4,185 for a 750ml bottle and is now available at select premium outlets across Bengaluru.

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