Advanced 3D Imaging, Neuro-Monitoring to Enhance Complex Spine Surgeries at Fortis

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Fortis Bannerghatta Road Launches Dedicated Spine Deformity Clinic

Bengaluru, August 22, 2026: Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, has launched a dedicated Spine Deformity Clinic to provide specialised diagnosis, treatment and surgical care for patients with complex spinal conditions.

The clinic, led by Dr. Umesh Srikanta, Additional Director, Neurosurgery and Clinical Lead, Spine Surgery, brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists and advanced technology to treat congenital, structural and degenerative spinal deformities in both children and adults.

The clinic was inaugurated in the presence of nearly 100 guests, including doctors, hospital leadership, staff and patients. It will offer comprehensive care ranging from detailed evaluation and surgical planning to treatment and post-operative recovery. Services include complex spinal deformity correction, minimally invasive and endoscopic spine procedures, and management of chronic spine-related pain.

According to doctors, severe spinal deformities can affect posture, mobility, physical function and overall quality of life. Children and adolescents with complex deformities often require early assessment, specialised surgical planning and careful monitoring to achieve correction while protecting the spinal cord and nerves.

Advanced technologies such as 3D real-time imaging and continuous neuro-monitoring will support complex procedures at the clinic, helping surgeons improve surgical precision and monitor neurological function throughout surgery.

The clinic’s launch was marked by the participation of two young patients who had successfully undergone corrective spine surgeries at Fortis Hospital.

Ramya (name changed), a 12-year-old girl, was treated for severe thoracic scoliosis involving a major portion of her spine. She underwent corrective and fixation surgery with continuous monitoring of the spinal cord and nerves. Post-operative imaging showed significant correction of the spinal curvature. She was able to stand and walk within days and recovered without neurological complications.

Another patient, 14-year-old Kiran (name changed), had previously undergone surgery for a congenital spinal abnormality during childhood. He later developed a severe recurrent spinal curvature. Investigations revealed an abnormally shaped vertebra and fused bones that had affected the alignment and mobility of his spine.
The surgical team performed a complex revision procedure to correct and stabilise the spine, using 3D real-time imaging and continuous nerve monitoring to improve precision and safety.

Speaking on the launch, Dr. Umesh Srikanta said that complex spinal deformities, especially among children and adolescents, require detailed assessment, meticulous planning and specialised surgical expertise. He added that the new clinic aims to provide patients with a personalised and coordinated treatment pathway using advanced technology and focused clinical expertise.

Mr. Gautham CB, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, said the launch reflects the hospital’s commitment to specialised care for patients with complex spinal conditions. He said the clinic would bring together expert teams, advanced technology and coordinated care to support patients from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.

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21-Year-Old with Pacemaker Delivers Healthy Baby at SPARSH

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Young Woman with Cardiac Pacemaker Delivers Healthy Baby at SPARSH Hospital

Bengaluru: Doctors at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, successfully managed a high-risk pregnancy in a 21-year-old woman with congenital heart disease and a permanent cardiac pacemaker, enabling her to safely deliver a healthy baby boy through a planned Caesarean section.

The first-time mother had undergone corrective heart surgery during childhood and later received a pacemaker for a cardiac rhythm disorder. During pregnancy, doctors also detected large placental lacunae, putting her at increased risk of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH).
Given the complex cardiac and obstetric risks, a multidisciplinary team of specialists from Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cardiology, Anaesthesia, Neonatology and Cardiac Technical Services closely monitored her and prepared a detailed delivery plan.

The Caesarean section was performed under spinal anaesthesia, with a dedicated pacemaker technician present throughout the procedure. During surgery, the patient developed postpartum haemorrhage due to the placental abnormality. The team promptly controlled the bleeding through medical and surgical measures, ensuring her stability.

The baby boy weighed 2.9 kg at birth, and both mother and baby remained stable. The mother recovered uneventfully and was discharged in good health with her newborn.

Dr. Spoorthy Chandrakanth, Visiting Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SPARSH Hospital, said the case highlighted the importance of meticulous planning, continuous monitoring and coordinated multidisciplinary care when managing pregnancy in women with complex cardiac conditions.

The successful outcome underscores SPARSH Hospital’s capability in managing high-risk pregnancies involving cardiac conditions and obstetric emergencies through timely intervention and coordinated specialist care.

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Sundaram Finance Becomes CGTMSE Lending Member, Expands MSE Credit Access

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Chennai, August 18, 2026: Sundaram Finance Ltd. has been registered as a Member Lending Institution (MLI) under the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), enabling eligible micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to avail themselves of financing backed by the government’s credit guarantee scheme.

The association is expected to strengthen access to formal credit for MSEs with viable business prospects but limited collateral. The facility will support their requirements for business expansion and working capital, while also helping create employment opportunities.

Commenting on the development, Rajiv Lochan, Managing Director, Sundaram Finance Ltd., said the company has, over the past 72 years, remained committed to supporting the growth and prosperity of India’s small businesses.

He said the partnership with CGTMSE would further Sundaram Finance’s efforts to promote responsible and inclusive financing, particularly for underserved micro and small enterprises. The initiative, he added, would help businesses unlock new opportunities, strengthen their resilience and contribute to India’s economic growth and the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

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Zomato Launches PackSwitch to Help Restaurants Choose Sustainable Packaging

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L-R: Ramit Goyal, Head of Product and Growth, Hyperpure; Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner, Accel India; Vinita Sethi, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Third Wave Coffee; Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Eternal; L Muralikrishnan, CMO and Co-Founder, Wow! Momo; Shakir Haq, CEO NKP Empire Ventures and
Co-Chapter Head, NRAI Bengaluru and Vinesh Johny, Co-Founder, Lavonne Hospitality.

Bengaluru, August 18, 2026: Zomato has launched PackSwitch, an interactive digital platform designed to help restaurants and other users identify suitable sustainable packaging options for different dishes on their menus.

The platform offers a simple three-step approach: select the dish, explore suitable sustainable packaging materials and browse relevant suppliers. It provides practical information on material performance, commercial viability and environmental considerations, enabling restaurants to make more informed packaging decisions.

Packaging remains a major contributor to global plastic consumption, with food delivery emerging as one of its rapidly growing applications. Although awareness of sustainable alternatives has increased, restaurants often face challenges in identifying reliable options that balance functionality, cost, availability and end-of-life disposal.

PackSwitch seeks to address this gap by bringing relevant information together in one accessible platform. It offers recommendations based on different food categories, detailed information on sustainable packaging materials and access to a directory of more than 100 verified suppliers across India.

The platform was launched in the presence of Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner, Accel India, who highlighted the need for greater awareness and easier access to sustainable packaging solutions. He said initiatives such as PackSwitch could help restaurants move from good intentions to practical action and contribute towards reducing plastic pollution in cities.

Anjali Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Eternal Limited, said sustainability is an integral part of the company’s approach across its businesses. She noted that Zomato’s Plastic-Free Future programme has focused on building awareness among consumers, while PackSwitch takes the effort further by helping restaurants make packaging choices based on individual dishes.

The launch builds on Zomato’s broader efforts to encourage the adoption of alternatives to plastic packaging. Through its Plastic-Free Future Packathon, conducted in collaboration with Startup India and DPIIT, Zomato has supported innovators working on plastic-free packaging solutions for the food delivery sector.

Zomato’s Plastic-Free Future Programme has so far recognised more than 10,000 restaurants across over 500 cities for adopting alternatives to plastic packaging for their main menu items. As of March 31, 2026, participating restaurants had collectively delivered more than 100 million orders using low-plastic packaging.

To mark the launch of PackSwitch, Zomato also hosted an immersive exhibition bringing together restaurant partners, packaging manufacturers, sustainability experts and investors. Curated by Shashwat Das and Jyoti Shrestha, the exhibition showcased eight sustainable packaging materials and a range of coatings used in food delivery.

The exhibition and expert discussions focused on how different materials perform in real-world delivery conditions, their commercial viability and their environmental impact, giving participants a closer look at the opportunities and challenges involved in shifting towards more sustainable packaging.

PackSwitch also includes a supplier directory featuring sustainable packaging solutions from various providers. Among them is Hyperpure, Eternal’s B2B supply platform that serves more than 100,000 restaurant outlets across India.

Meanwhile, customers can identify restaurants already using lower-plastic packaging through the ‘low plastic packaging’ tag on the Zomato app. The corresponding filter also allows users to discover and support restaurants that are adopting more sustainable packaging practices.

With PackSwitch, Zomato aims to make sustainable packaging choices simpler, more transparent and more accessible for restaurants across India, while encouraging wider adoption of environmentally responsible food delivery practices.

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Volunteer Meeting Held Ahead of 355th Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana Mahotsava

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Bengaluru: A preparatory meeting of the staff and volunteers was held at the Nanjanagoodu Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar 5th Block, Bengaluru, ahead of the 355th Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Raghavendra Swamy.

The week-long Aradhana Mahotsava will be celebrated from August 27 to September 2, 2026, under the blessings of His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Theertha Sripadangalavaru.

The meeting was conducted under the leadership of the Mutt’s senior administrator, R.K. Vadindra Acharya. It began with the lighting of lamps before Guru Rayaru, followed by Vedic chants by the priests, while Rajesh Kulkarni offered prayers and devotional songs.

Speaking on the occasion, priest Nandakishoracharya said the meeting focused on making elaborate arrangements for the convenience of devotees expected to visit the Mutt during the Aradhana celebrations.

R.K. Vadindra Acharya said special arrangements would be made for the thousands of devotees expected to arrive for darshan and prasada. The Poorvaradhana, Madhyaradhana and Uttaradhana will be observed on August 29, 30 and 31, respectively, along with special Annasantarpane programmes.

Members of the priest community, Mutt staff and more than 150 volunteers participated in the meeting and shared their suggestions for ensuring smooth arrangements throughout the week-long celebrations.

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