Manipal Hospital Installs India’s First AI-Enabled Elekta Evo for Adaptive Cancer Radiotherapy

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Bengaluru, July 25: In a major boost to cancer treatment in India, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka has become the first hospital in the country to install the Elekta Evo, an AI-enabled adaptive CT-Linac platform that introduces Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (oART) into routine clinical practice. The advanced technology is expected to improve the precision of radiation treatment by allowing doctors to customise therapy based on a patient’s changing anatomy during the course of treatment.

The installation follows the Indian debut of Elekta Evo at AROICON 2025, the country’s premier radiation oncology conference held in Kolkata.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India reports nearly 1.46 million new cancer cases every year, highlighting the growing need for advanced treatment technologies capable of delivering more accurate and personalised radiation therapy.

Manipal Hospital said the new platform significantly enhances its radiation oncology services by enabling clinicians to modify treatment plans in real time. This allows tumours to be targeted more precisely while reducing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues, ultimately improving treatment outcomes and patient safety.

The hospital has already treated its first patient with locally advanced rectal cancer using the Elekta Evo system. The patient successfully completed neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy with minimal radiation-related side effects, demonstrating the potential of online adaptive radiotherapy in delivering highly targeted treatment.

Feras Al Hasan, Head of TIMEA at Elekta, said the installation marks a significant step towards expanding access to adaptive radiotherapy in India. He noted that the AI-powered platform combines advanced imaging and online adaptive capabilities, enabling clinicians to make more informed treatment decisions throughout a patient’s cancer journey.

Dr. Vikram Maiya, Lead Consultant, Radiation Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, said the hospital remains committed to introducing the latest innovations in cancer care. He said the Elekta Evo platform enables radiation oncologists to adapt treatment according to changes in a patient’s anatomy, allowing more personalised therapy while maintaining high treatment precision.

Dr. Maiya added that the hospital’s initial experience with patients suffering from rectal, cervical and prostate cancers has been encouraging. Patients undergoing online adaptive radiotherapy have shown good tolerance to treatment, with only minimal treatment-related side effects reported so far.

The Elekta Evo platform is powered by Iris, an AI-enhanced high-definition imaging system that provides detailed visualisation of tumours and nearby healthy tissues. Combined with online and offline adaptive capabilities, the technology supports a wide range of radiation therapy techniques on a single platform while streamlining treatment planning through AI-assisted contouring and faster dose calculations.

Adaptive Radiotherapy is an advanced treatment approach that allows radiation plans to be modified during therapy to account for changes in tumour size, shape or patient anatomy. By integrating high-quality imaging with intelligent software, the technology enables clinicians to deliver more accurate and personalised cancer treatment with greater efficiency.

Elekta Evo has received registration from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and is currently available in limited global markets.

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ತಾವು ಕಲಿತ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಹಾಕಿ ಟೂರ್ನಿಗೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿದ ರಾಹುಲ್ ದ್ರಾವಿಡ್; ಯುವ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಪಟುಗಳಿಗೆ ದಂತ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಸಂದೇಶ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 24: ಭಾರತೀಯ ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್‌ನ ‘ದಿ ವಾಲ್’ ಖ್ಯಾತಿಯ ರಾಹುಲ್ ದ್ರಾವಿಡ್ ಅವರು ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ ನಗರದ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಿತ ಸೇಂಟ್ ಜೋಸೆಫ್ಸ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್ ಆಫ್ ಕಾಮರ್ಸ್ (ಎಸ್‌ಜೆಸಿಸಿ)ನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾದ ಅಂತರ ಕಾಲೇಜು 5-ಎ-ಸೈಡ್ ಹಾಕಿ ಟೂರ್ನಿಗೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿದರು. ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಕಾಮರ್ಸ್ ವಿಭಾಗದ 75ನೇ ವರ್ಷದ ಸಂಭ್ರಮಾಚರಣೆಯ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ಈ ಕೋಲ್ಗೇಟ್ ಟೋಟಲ್ ಇಂಟರ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿಯೇಟ್ ಹಾಕಿ ಟೂರ್ನಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಜುಲೈ 24 ಮತ್ತು 25ರಂದು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಎರಡು ದಿನಗಳ ಈ ಟೂರ್ನಿಯನ್ನು ಎಸ್‌ಜೆಸಿಸಿ ಹಳೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸಂಘವು ‘ಯೆಸ್ ಫಾರ್ ಹಾಕಿ’ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಬಾಲಕರ ಲೀಗ್-ಕಮ್-ನಾಕ್‌ಔಟ್ ವಿಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ 12 ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕಾಲೇಜು ತಂಡಗಳು ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಬಾಲಕಿಯರ ರೌಂಡ್ ರಾಬಿನ್ ವಿಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಐದು ತಂಡಗಳು ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡಿವೆ. ಎರಡೂ ವಿಭಾಗಗಳ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ ತಂಡಗಳಿಗೆ ‘ಕೋಲ್ಗೇಟ್ ಟೋಟಲ್ ಇಂಟರ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿಯೇಟ್ ಪ್ಲಾಟಿನಂ ರೋಲಿಂಗ್ ಟ್ರೋಫಿ–2026’ ಪ್ರದಾನ ಮಾಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.

ಎಸ್‌ಜೆಸಿಸಿಯ ಹಳೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಯಾಗಿರುವ ರಾಹುಲ್ ದ್ರಾವಿಡ್ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಯಾಗಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಪಟುಗಳನ್ನು ಹುರಿದುಂಬಿಸಿದರು. ಕ್ರೀಡೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಯಶಸ್ಸು ಸಾಧಿಸಲು ಶಿಸ್ತು, ಸಮರ್ಪಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಿರಂತರ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸದ ಅಗತ್ಯವನ್ನು ಅವರು ಒತ್ತಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಕೋಲ್ಗೇಟ್ ಟೋಟಲ್‌ನ ಬ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಅಂಬಾಸಿಡರ್ ಆಗಿರುವ ದ್ರಾವಿಡ್, ವೇಗದ ಕ್ರೀಡೆಗಳಾದ ಹಾಕಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ದೈಹಿಕ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯ, ಫಿಟ್ನೆಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ತ್ವರಿತ ಚೇತರಿಕೆ (ರಿಕವರಿ) ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಮುಖ್ಯವೆಂದರು. ದಂತ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷಿಸಿದರೆ ಬಾಯಿಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಹಾನಿಕಾರಕ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮಾಣುಗಳು ದೇಹದೊಳಗೆ ಪ್ರವೇಶಿಸಿ ಉರಿಯೂತಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಗಬಹುದು. ಇದು ಕ್ರೀಡಾಪಟುಗಳ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಚೇತರಿಕೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಪ್ರತಿಕೂಲ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬೀರುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ಅಧ್ಯಯನಗಳು ದೃಢಪಡಿಸಿವೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. ಉನ್ನತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಪಟುಗಳು ದಂತ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ವಿಶೇಷ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತಾರೆ ಎಂದೂ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಕೋಲ್ಗೇಟ್ ಪಾಮೋಲಿವ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾದ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಿಇಒ ಪ್ರಭಾ ನರಸಿಂಹನ್, ದಂತ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವು ಕೇವಲ ಹಲ್ಲುಗಳ ಆರೈಕೆಗೆ ಸೀಮಿತವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ; ಅದು ಒಟ್ಟಾರೆ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಉತ್ತಮ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಅಂಶವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

“ದೈನಂದಿನ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಾಗಲಿ ಅಥವಾ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಾಗಲಿ, ಉತ್ತಮ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸಗಳೇ ಉತ್ತಮ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಗುತ್ತವೆ. ದಂತ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳು ಉಂಟಾಗುವ ಮುನ್ನವೇ ಅವುಗಳನ್ನು ತಡೆಯುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ಕೋಲ್ಗೇಟ್ ಟೋಟಲ್ ರೂಪಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಹಾಕಿ ಟೂರ್ನಿಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಯುವ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಪಟುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮುನ್ನೆಚ್ಚರಿಕಾ ದಂತ ಆರೈಕೆಯ ಕುರಿತು ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗಿರುವುದು ಸಂತಸದ ಸಂಗತಿ,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಕೋಲ್ಗೇಟ್ ಪಾಮೋಲಿವ್ ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ದಂತ ಆರೈಕೆ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂಚೂಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕರ ಜೀವನಶೈಲಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತೇಜನ ನೀಡುವ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆ, ಪ್ಲಾಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ತ್ಯಾಜ್ಯ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಸಬಲೀಕರಣದಂತಹ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಸಕ್ರಿಯವಾಗಿದೆ. ಅದರ ‘ಕೋಲ್ಗೇಟ್ ಬ್ರೈಟ್ ಸ್ಮೈಲ್ಸ್, ಬ್ರೈಟ್ ಫ್ಯೂಚರ್ಸ್’ ಯೋಜನೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ ದೇಶದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಲಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ಮಕ್ಕಳಲ್ಲಿ ದಂತ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಅರಿವು ಮೂಡಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದೆ.

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ISACA Bangalore Chapter Hosts Record-Breaking 29th Annual Karnataka Conference on AI Governance and Cybersecurity

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Bengaluru, July 24, 2026: The ISACA Bangalore Chapter on Friday inaugurated the 29th Annual Karnataka Conference at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, bringing together cybersecurity experts, technology leaders, policymakers, academicians and industry professionals to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, governance and information security. The two-day conference is being held on July 24 and 25 under the theme “Fortify the AI Backbone and Agentic AI – Govern, Secure, Thrive.”

The conference was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Praveen KN, Zonal Commissioner, South Zone, BDA, Government of Karnataka, Mr. Upendra Upadhya, Chief Operating Officer, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, and Director – Analytics, MyGov, along with Mr. T.R. Rajesh, President, ISACA Bangalore Chapter, Ms. Lalitha Satheesh, Vice President, ISACA Bangalore Chapter, and other dignitaries.

Delivering the keynote address, the chief guests highlighted the growing importance of building secure and responsible AI ecosystems while strengthening governance, cybersecurity and digital resilience. They emphasised the need for organisations to adopt AI responsibly while ensuring robust security and compliance frameworks.

Welcoming the delegates, Mr. T.R. Rajesh, President of ISACA Bangalore Chapter, said this year’s conference is the largest in the chapter’s history, with more than 400 registrations, surpassing last year’s record attendance of 300 delegates. He said the event provides an important platform for knowledge sharing, professional networking and discussions on emerging cybersecurity and AI challenges.

Ms. Lalitha Satheesh, Vice President and Conference Chair, outlined the conference agenda and thanked the chief guests, speakers and participants for contributing to the event.

Following the inauguration, the conference featured a series of plenary sessions led by industry experts. One of the key presentations, “AI’s Role in People, Processes and Technologies – An Organisational Perspective,” was delivered by Mr. Subramanian J, IT Risk & Compliance Practice, SQ1 Security Technology Private Limited, focusing on the practical adoption of AI while balancing governance, security and business objectives.

The conference also witnessed the release of the special conference edition of the ISACA Bangalore Chapter newsletter.

As part of the inaugural programme, the chief guests presented awards to top performers in the ISACA Certification Examinations conducted between June 2025 and December 2025. Outstanding achievers were recognised across certifications including Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA), Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE).

The two-day conference features a packed schedule of technical sessions, panel discussions and expert interactions focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital trust, governance and emerging technology trends, offering participants valuable insights into the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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No Scars, No Surgery: Novel Needle Technique Shrinks 16cc Thyroid Lump to Near Zero

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BENGALURU: In a landmark advancement for non-surgical thyroid care, doctors at Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, have successfully treated a complex, non-cancerous thyroid lump in a 41-year-old woman using a novel, needle-based procedure.
The breakthrough treatment combined two established medical techniques—Direct Puncture Embolisation and Microwave Ablation—in a single sitting. Performed by an Interventional Radiology team led by Dr. Naveen Chandrashekhar, this dual-action approach marks the first reported case of its kind.

A Complex Case
The patient, a software engineer from Bengaluru, had noticed a painless swelling on the right side of her neck nearly three years ago. Medical evaluations confirmed the lump was benign, but it continued to grow over time, reaching a volume of nearly 16 cubic centimetres.

Detailed imaging at Gleneagles BGS Hospital revealed that the nodule was fed by an unusually large blood vessel. Standard heat-based therapies alone posed a high risk of failure or recurrence, as the rapid blood flow would cool the area and dilute the heat’s effectiveness.

To overcome this, the medical team devised a tailored, two-step approach:
Direct Puncture Embolisation: Blocking the primary blood supply directly to starve the lump.
Microwave Ablation: Immediately applying controlled thermal energy during the same session to destroy the remaining target tissue.

Key Highlights of the Procedure
Minimally Invasive: The entire 90-minute procedure was conducted under local anesthesia using a standard IV cannula guided by ultrasound.

No Radiation or Scarring: By bypassing the need for specialized catheters and a radiation-heavy cath-lab, the team eliminated radiation exposure, leaving no stitches or visible scars.

Rapid Recovery: The patient remained awake throughout, experienced no complications, and was discharged on the same day.

Dramatic Results: Follow-up scans showed the nodule shrank drastically from 16 cc down to 3 cc, virtually eliminating the visible neck swelling while keeping the surrounding healthy thyroid gland fully intact.

Expert Insights
Explaining the approach, Dr. Naveen Chandrashekhar, Consultant Interventional Radiologist, noted that combining these techniques resolved the challenges posed by high-vascularity nodules.
“By performing the procedure entirely under ultrasound guidance with standard medical tools, we simplified the process, reduced treatment costs, avoided surgical risks, and preserved vital organ function,” said Dr. Chandrashekhar. “While suitable for carefully selected patients, this innovation opens doors to making advanced thyroid care far more accessible and affordable.”

Sharing her experience, the patient expressed relief at avoiding traditional surgery:
“I was worried about surgical scars and a long recovery. The team explained everything clearly, and the procedure went smoothly. Today, the swelling is almost entirely gone, and my recovery was much faster than I expected.”

Highlighting the hospital’s clinical focus, Mr. Ravi Bagali, COO of Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, praised the clinical team’s innovation. He emphasized that the facility remains committed to pioneering safer, precise, and patient-friendly treatment options that eliminate the need for invasive surgery whenever possible.

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Jayanagar Rayara Mutt Highlights Thursday Special Services; Tapa Mudra Dharana Scheduled for July 25

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BENGALURU: Under the divine guidance and directions of His Holiness 1008 Sri Sri Sri Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji, the present pontiff of Jagadguru Sriman Madhvacharya Mula Maha Samsthanam, Nanjanagudu Sri Raghavendra Swamy Math, a series of religious and cultural events were successfully organized at the Jayanagar 5th Block branch in Bengaluru.

As part of the regular Thursday rituals, special Alankara (decoration) to Sri Rayaru and an Annadana (free meal distribution) service were conducted today, July 23, 2026.

The evening featured a grand classical music concert featuring:
Vocal: Smt. Rachana Venugopal (Bengaluru)
Violin: Sri M.S. Satyanarayana
Mridangam: Sri Srinivas Anantharamiah

Upcoming Event: Tapa Mudra Dharana
Senior Manager Sri R.K. Vadeendracharya announced that the auspicious Tapa Mudra Dharana ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The sacred ritual will be personally performed by His Holiness Sri Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji.

Important Advisory for Devotees:
Devotees attending the Mudra Dharana program are strictly requested to adhere to the traditional dress code:
Men: Dhoti and Shalya (Panche and Shalya)
Women: Saree.

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