Inauguration of International Karate Seminar On 16-18th of February, 2024 at Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bangalore By Tsuguo Sakumoto – Holder of 7 Individual Kata World Championship Titles.

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Inauguration of International Karate Seminar On 16-18th of February, 2024 at Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bangalore By Tsuguo Sakumoto – Holder of 7 Individual Kata World Championship titles. Along with serving as the coach for 10 Individual Kata World Champions from various parts of the globe. Additionally, he holds the esteemed position of the 8th a Grand Master of Ryuei Ryu Ryuhou Kai Japan,
Ryu Kiyuna – 4 time Individual Kata World Champion and the (2 Gold Medalist in the Individual Kata event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
Yuka Shimizu – 3 time Individual Kata Women’s World Champion and three-time Team Kata Women’s World Champion,Shri. Shihan Bharat Sharma President South Asian Karate Do. Federation (SAKF). Asian Karate Federation (AKF) executive council member, Vice President Commonwealth Karate Federation, General Body Member of Karate India Organization (KiO),Shri MN Nataraj. Regional Director Southern States, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangatan, Karnataka,Mr.Arun Machaiah, President, Akila Karnataka Sports Karate Assn.,Mr. Bhargav Reddy, Secretary, Akila Karnataka Sports Karate Assn.,Mr. Ram Dayal, President, Kerala Karate Assn.

  

Event details:

Date: 16th-18th of February 2024

Venue: Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bangalore Event schedule: 9:00AM -6:00 PM

The event holds significant importance as it attracted by numerous Karate practitioners from the country. The intention behind Ryuei Ryu Ryuhou Kai India organizing the seminar is to elevate Karate as a martial art form within our nation.

Three key individuals play a significant role in this event, all hailing from Okinawa, Japan, the Birth place of Karate. Widely regarded as role models in the field of Karate by practitioners worldwide, these three individuals’ details are as follows.

Tsuguo Sakumoto – Holder of 7 Individual Kata World Championship titles.serving as the coach for 10 Individual Kata World Champions from various parts of the globe. Additionally, he holds the esteemed position of the 8th GrandMaster of Ryuei Ryu Ryuhou Kai Japan.

Ryu Kiyuna – 4 time Individual Kata World Champion and the Gold Medalist in the Individual Kata event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

Yuka Shimizu – 3 time Individual Kata Women’s World Champion and three-time Team Kata Women’s World Champions

The Inauguration of the International Karate Seminar is started on 16th of February, 2024, at 9:30 AM, At Koramangala Indoor Stadium Bangalore.

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Metalbook launches new verticals, improving technological infrastructure, and expanding global network of processing centers post its $ 15m Series A Fund Raise

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New Delhi, February 15, 2024- Metalbook, a digital platform for the global metals supply chain, announces launching of new business verticals, product categories and a user friendly, tech-first app post its Series A funding round of $15 million in June 2023. The round was led by Rigel Capital, with participation from FJ Labs, as well as existing investors, Axilor Ventures, Foundamental, Stride Ventures, Trifecta Capital, and others.

Founded in 2021, Metalbook helps enterprise & SME customers through their entire metal manufacturing & procurement cycle, including buying, selling, excess inventory liquidation, customization, logistics, financing, e-auctioning, scrap recycling, credit & project management solutions.

Metalbook, a rapidly expanding B2B platform in India, is anticipated to achieve an annualized revenue run rate of $200 million by the end of FY24, demonstrating a growth of over 15 times in the past two years. The company has been profitable and caters to over 1,000+ customers across 450 markets and has recently launched new categories across Copper, Aluminium, Metal Scrap and has built out a global footprint of processing centers, recycling networks and 1,000+ suppliers across 80 geographies.

Speaking on the announcement, Raghavendra Pratap Singh, Co-founder, Metalbook said, “Our expanded global footprint and entry into new metal categories exemplifies our commitment to serving a diverse range of industries. As we look to the future, we feel that our solid foundation of integrity, innovation, customer centric approach and sustainability will enable us to achieve growth and profitability at scale. We want to make sure that there is enough of a track record for market investors to look at before we plan for an Initial Public Offer (IPO) in 4-5 years.’’

Nandan Venkatachalam, Principal at Axilor Ventures, that led the company’s seed round in 2022 commented, “Metalbook has demonstrated strong, capital efficient execution and ability to expand into new verticals. They have emerged into one of the fastest growing marketplace businesses in the world. We are glad to double down on this round as they continue to build out their global footprint and add new business verticals.

Shubhankar Bhattacharya, General Partner at Foundamental – “ We are thrilled to triple down on our seed investment in Metalbook. Under the leadership of RP, Pulkit and Aman, Metalbook has blossomed into the pre-eminent one-stop-shop for the metal industry by offering a suite of solutions enabling the Circular economy. We have been fortunate to witness their rise as a cash-efficient growth machine from Day-1 as insiders, and are excited to see them build on their market leading position.”

Looking ahead, Metalbook is poised to deepen its impact on the manufacturing and infrastructure supply chains playing a pivotal role in streamlining both ferrous and non-ferrous metal sourcing, logistics, and financing solutions for large-scale global projects.

Metabook is a digital supply chain platform for the global metals industry. Through its technology led platform, the company helps manage the entire metal manufacturing & procurement cycle, including buying, selling, excess inventory liquidation, customization, logistics, financing, e-auctioning, scrap recycling, credit & project management solutions. The company is among the fastest growing marketplaces, globally.

Axilor Ventures – Axilor Ventures is among the leading seed funds in India and invests in early-stage startups across sectors in the supply chain/B2B commerce, Enterprise SaaS, Healthtech, AgriTech, Fintech, and consumer internet spaces. Axilor has invested in companies such as Wiz Freight, Vyapar, Detect, Capgrid, Metalbook, Medfin and Enkash, amongst others.
About Foundamental – Foundamental is the largest global investor in technology for construction, architecture, engineering, design, renovation, blue-collar, and their supply chains and logistics. Foundamental backs ambitious, early-stage founders across Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Africa and Europe and was an early investor in several category-defining startups, including Infra.Market, Wiz, Snaptrude, Enter, Metalbook, Speckle and Forge

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Bengaluru Emerges as One of the Fastest Growing Markets for South AfricanTourism; Showcases 80% Increase in Inbound Traffic YoY

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~Tourism from India to South Africa increases by 43% year-on-year in 2023″~India solidifies its position as one amongst South African Tourism’s top-3 priority markets

Bengaluru, 15th February 2024: Determined to build over the strong travel momentum witnessed in the previous year, South African Tourism wrapped up the penultimate chapter of its 20th Annual India Roadshow at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru. Kickstarted on 12th February in Jaipur along with a panel discussion on 11th February, the trade schedule entered the streets of Delhi on 13th February and Ahmedabad on 14thFebruary. The trade schedule will now move forward and conclude in Mumbai on 16th February.

India is currently one of the fastest growing outbound travel markets, outpacing Asia and may countries around the world. The country is amongst the top-3 focus markets for South African Tourism and holds immense potential in the years to come. The 20th multi-city schedule achieves a vital milestone for Southa African Tourism, marking more than two decades of its growing investments in India. Led by Ms. NeliswaNkani – Hub Head – Middle East, India and Southeast Asia, South African Tourism the event welcomed nearly 350 travel trade partners in Bengaluru and shared critical local market insights enabling them to capitalise on growing demand. In addition, the tourism board partnered with the hotel to offer authentic South African cuisine and a glimpse of its culture to the guests.

Strengthening the relationship between Rainbow Nation’s indigenous businesses and Indian buyers, the roadshow hosted 42 prominent trade exhibitors from South Africa. The congregation allowed Indian trade partners to evaluate their inventory and identify potential future collaborations. It is worth noting.amongst the local businesses were 14 SMMEs who along with their counterparts presented a portfolio comprising of 40% new products showcasing diversified and affordable offerings. Such events present businesses from both the nations a platform to engage and establish mutually beneficial partnerships.

Commenting on the occasion Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – Middle East, India and South East Asia, South African Tourism said “The 20th Annual India Roadshow marks more than two decades of South African Tourism’s commitment to the Indian market. 2023 emerged as another successful year for us and we witnessed 43% increase in travellers from India compared to its previous year. This achievement would not have been possible without relentless efforts from our Indian trade partners and the affection showered upon the Rainbow Nation by India travellers; we are truly grateful.”

She continues “Post resumption of travel activities we have seen India’s outbound tourism market bounceback much stronger compared to rest of the world. Given the immense potential that lies in the Indian market, it continues to remain amongst our top three focus market for 2024 and holds a position of strategic importance. We hope to keep this momentum going and welcome “more & more” Indian travellers to the Rainbow Nation.”

Emerging as one of the fastest markets for South African Tourism in India, Bengaluru displayed a significant growth of 80% in arrivals in 2023. Overall, too, South Africa witnessed a 43% increase in inbound travellers from India on a year-on-year basis. Interestingly, amongst inbound travellers from Bengaluru 53% visited the Rainbow Nation for business purposes. To further propel this momentum, the tourism board will continue with its efforts to improve accessibility and encourage dialogues aimed establishing direct routes to boost tourism and trade between the two nations.

Promoting the destination through the eyes of Indian influencers and entice consumers to explore new provinces, South African Tourism is currently running its flagship “More & More” brand campaign across target cities. The tourism board is also set to host its renown Corporate Think Tank in the coming months to engage with Indian corporates and address their business and MICE travel needs. At present, several stop-over flights fly from India to South Africa, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Air Seychelles.

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ಕೋರಮಂಗಲದ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ನಿವಾಸ ಕಾಲೇಜ್ ರಸ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೇ ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 24 ಶನಿವಾರ ಸಂಜೆ 6 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ “ಕನ್ನಡ ಕುಣಿತ”

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ಪರಭಾಷೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಕಂಡುಬರುವ
ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ನಿವಾಸ್ ಕಾಲೇಜು ರಸ್ತೆ ಕೋರಮಂಗಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕುಣಿತ ಎಂಬ ಅದ್ದೂರಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ ಆಚರಣೆ ಬಗ್ಗೆ..


ಕನ್ನಡದ ಆಚರಣೆ ಕೇವಲ ನವಂಬರ್ಗಷ್ಟೇ ಸೀಮಿತವಾಗದೆ ವರ್ಷದ 365 ದಿನವೂ ನಾವು ಕನ್ನಡವನ್ನು ಸಂಭ್ರಮಿಸಬೇಕು..
ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಎಂದರೆ  ಸಹಜವಾಗಿ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿರುವ ಜಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಆಚರಣೆ ಆಗುತ್ತದೆ… ಬಿಗ್ ಬಾಸ್ ಖ್ಯಾತಿಯ ರೂಪೇಶ್ ರಾಜಣ್ಣ ಅವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದ  ನಮ್ಮ ಯುವ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವೇದಿಕೆ ತಂಡವು  ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ವಿಭಿನ್ನವಾಗಿ ಆಲೋಚಿಸಿ ಅನ್ಯಭಾಷಿಕರು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ನೆಲೆಸಿರುವ ಹಾಗೂ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಹಿಂದಿ ಆಂಗ್ಲ ಬಳಕೆ ಆಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಜಾಗವನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹಬ್ಬ ಆಚರಣೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಯೋಚಿಸಿದೆವು…
ಬೆಳಗಾವಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಹಾಡುಗಳ ಡಿಜೆಗೆ ಸಾವಿರಾರು ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾವುಟ ಹಿಡಿದು ಕುಣಿದು ಕುಪ್ಪಳಿಸಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹಬ್ಬ ಆಚರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ..
ಇದು ನೋಡಲು ಅದ್ಭುತ..
ಅಂತಹದ್ದೇ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಡಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿ ಕಳೆದ 2 ಬಾರಿ ಬ್ರಿಗೇಡ್ ರಸ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ  ಕನ್ನಡ ಹಾಡುಗಳ ಡೀಜೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದು
ಸಾವಿರಾರು ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾವುಟ ಹಿಡಿದು  ಕುಣಿದು ಕುಪ್ಪಳಿಸಿ  ಸಂಭ್ರಮಿಸಿದ್ದರು..
ಹಿರಿಯ ಹೋರಾಟಗಾರರನ್ನು,
ಸಿನಿಮಾ ತಾರೆಯರನ್ನು  ಹಾಗೂ ಸಾಧಕರನ್ನು ಸನ್ಮಾನಿಸಿದ್ದೆವು
ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಯಶಸ್ಸು ಆಗಿತ್ತು..
ಈ ಬಾರಿ ಅದೇ ತರಹದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕುಣಿತ ಎಂಬ  ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಈ ಬಾರಿ  ಕೋರಮಂಗಲದ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ನಿವಾಸ ಕಾಲೇಜ್ ರಸ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೇ ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 24 ಶನಿವಾರ ಸಂಜೆ 6 ಗಂಟೆಯಿಂದ  ಆಚರಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ..
ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಬಾರಿಯ ವಿಶೇಷ
ಜಾನಪದ ಹಾಡುಗಳು
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಬಿಂಬಿಸುವ ನೃತ್ಯಗಳು
ಹೆಸರಾಂತ ಕನ್ನಡದ ರ್ಯಾಪರ್ಗಳಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ರ್ಯಾಪ್ ಹಾಡುಗಳು
ಹಾಗೂ ಕನ್ನಡ ಡಿಜೆ ಹಾಡುಗಳಿಗೆ  ಸಾವಿರಾರು ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾವುಟ ಹಿಡಿದು ಕುಣಿದು ಕುಪ್ಪಳಿಸುತ್ತಾ  ಕನ್ನಡವನ್ನು ಸಂಭ್ರಮಿಸುವ ಹಬ್ಬವಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ..
ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಶಾಸಕರಾದ  ರಾಮಲಿಂಗ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಅವರು  ಹಾಗೂ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಮುಖಂಡರು ಆಗಮಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ವುಡ್ನ ಖ್ಯಾತ ನಟರಾದ
ನಟ ಶ್ರೀಮುರುಳಿಯವರು,
ಹಾಗೂ ನಟ ಶ್ರೀ ಡಾಲಿ ಧನಂಜಯ ರವರು  ಗಣ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಆಗಮಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ..
ಡಿಜೆ ಹಾಡುಗಳ ನೃತ್ಯ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭ
ಹಾಗೆ
ಸರಿಗಮಪ ಖ್ಯಾತಿಯ ಚೆನ್ನಪ್ಪ ಅವರಿಂದ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ಗೀತೆಗಳ ಗಾಯನ..
ಖ್ಯಾತ ರ್ಯಾಪ್ ಹಾಡುಗಾರರಾದ ಬಿಗ್ ಬಾಸ್ ಖ್ಯಾತಿಯ ರಾಕೇಶ್ ಅಡಿಗ, ಚಿರಾಯು, ಮಾರ್ಟಿನ್ ಯೋ ತಂಡದಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಖ್ಯಾತ ರ್ಯಾಪ್ ಗೀತೆಗಳು..
ಹುಲಿ ನೃತ್ಯ,ಜಾನಪದ ನೃತ್ಯ, ಪೂಜಾ ಕುಣಿತವು  ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ವಾಗುವುದು ..
ಮಿಮಿಕ್ರಿ ಗೋಪಿ ಅವರಿಂದ ಸುಂದರ ಮಿಮಿಕ್ರಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ..
ನಿರ್ಮಲ ಹಾಗೂ ರಾಜೇಶ್ ತಂಡದಿಂದ  ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಜಾನಪದ ಗೀತೆಗಳ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ..
ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಅರ್ಧಗಂಟೆಗೊಮ್ಮೆ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನವಾಗಲಿದ್ದು
ನಂತರ ಸತತವಾಗಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಡಿಜೆ ಹಾಡುಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿರುವ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಿಂದ ನೃತ್ಯವಿರುತ್ತದೆ..
ಹೆಸರಾಂತ ಹಿರಿಯ ಕನ್ನಡ ಹೋರಾಟಗಾರರು,
ಸಮಾಜಮುಖಿ ಕೆಲಸಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ  ಸಾಧಕರಿಗೆ ಸನ್ಮಾನ ಇರಲಿದೆ..
ಅನ್ಯ ಭಾಷಾ ಮಯವಾಗಿರುವ ಜಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಭಿನ್ನವಾದ ಕನ್ನಡದ  
ಆಚರಣೆ ಮುಖಾಂತರ  ಕನ್ನಡ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಇದಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ..
ಹೇಗೆ ಹಂಪಿ ಉತ್ಸವ, ಮೈಸೂರು ಯುವ ದಸರಾ,
ಕಿತ್ತೂರು ಉತ್ಸವ
ಮಡಿಕೇರಿ ದಸರಾ
ಹೀಗೆ ಆಯಾಯ ಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದೊಂದು ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಹೆಸರು ಪ್ರಚಲಿತವೊ
ಹಾಗೆ ಮುಂದೆ ಇದು
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಅಂದಾಗ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕುಣಿತ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಎಂಬುದು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಒಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ಒಂದೆಡೆ ಸೇರಿ ಕುಣಿದು ಕುಪ್ಪಳಿಸಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹಬ್ಬ ಆಚರಿಸುವ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಉತ್ಸವ ಆಗಬೇಕು ಅನ್ನೋದು ನಮ್ಮ ತಂಡದ ಆಶಯ..
ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಾಡಿನ ಜನರಿಗೆ ತಮ್ಮ ವಾಹಿನಿ ಮೂಲಕ ಪ್ರಸಾರ ಮಾಡಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಿ ಈ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಸಹಕಾರ ನೀಡಬೇಕೆಂದು ವಿನಂತಿ..

ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ
ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಉಪಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಡಿಕೆ ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರಿಗೂ ಆಹ್ವಾನ ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದ್ದು ಅವರು ಬರುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಇದೆ..

ಸಮಸ್ತ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೂ  ಈ ಸುಂದರ “ಕನ್ನಡ ಕುಣಿತ” ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಸ್ವಾಗತ.. ಎಂದು ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಯಲ್ಲಿ ರೂಪೇಶ್ ರಾಜಣ್ಣ,ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು
ಯುವ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವೇದಿಕೆಯ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

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Child Cancer Experts Stress on Early Identification of Symptoms for Better Outcomes

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Over 50,000 children are afflicted by cancer every year in India


BENGALURU / February 14, 2024: The incidence of child cancer in India is approximately 38-124 per million children with over 50,000 children being diagnosed with the dreaded disease each year.  This incidence has been increasing over the last two-three decades. This was said by cancer experts of Sammprada Hospital, a leading cancer hospital in Bengaluru.

Said Dr.Intezar Mehdi, Consultant Paediatrics Oncology and Hematalogy, Sammprada Hospital, Bengaluru: “In majority of cancer cases in children, the exact cause is not known. In a few cases, genetic, environmental and infections may play a role. The good news is that paediatric cancers cure rates are much better than cancer in adults as the disease biology is different. In the West, 80-85% of child patients of cancer are fully cured. In India, cure rates have been improving in the last couple of decades. To increase outcomes, it is important that symptoms are recognized early, and treatment begins the earlier possible.”

Talking about the serious signs and symptoms of cancer in children that parents should not ignore, he said: “Generally signs and symptoms of childhood cancer are non-specific and subtle. High index of suspicion is the key to early diagnosis. Parents should watch out for unexplained fever, weight loss and night sweats, glands in the neck, armpit or groin, headaches, vomiting and seizures or neurological problems, swelling in the abdomen or chest and bone pains and swelling, and bleeding or pallor. These symptoms may be early warning signs of cancer in children.”

Leukemia, lymphomas and brain tumors are the most common cancers in children. Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, bone tumors, soft tissue tumors, and liver and eye tumors are other common ones.

Dr.Suma ,Consultant Paediatrics Oncology, Sammprada Hospital, Bengaluru ,There is a wide care gap between the availability of services in rural areas compared to urban areas. This gap needs to be bridged. Government schemes for treatment of child cancer are essential. Better collaboration between government and the private sector, as well as between state, national and international agencies would go a long way in improving the situation for children with cancer in the country. Philanthropic NGOs can play a big role in ensuring treatment for thousand child patients each year.”

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