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Global Health Limited, popularly known as Medanta, has strengthened its presence in the National Capital Region (NCR) with the launch of a 550-bed super specialty hospital in Noida. The facility, located in Sector 50 with metro connectivity, opened operations today with 300 functional beds, including over 100 ICU beds and five advanced operating theatres. Equipped with cutting-edge technology such as the Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot, Artis Icono AI-driven Biplane Cath Lab, 3 Tesla MRI, and 256-Slice Dual Source CT, the hospital will provide tertiary and quaternary care across more than 20 super specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, gastroenterology, orthopaedics,…

KOLKATAWOOD 2025, Eastern India’s first large-scale exhibition for woodworking, furniture, and mattress manufacturing, will be held from September 12–14, 2025 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata. Organised by Nuernberg Messe India, the event extends the INDIAWOOD legacy, aiming to bring global innovation closer to Eastern India’s emerging growth hubs. The exhibition will feature 150+ leading brands, showcasing the latest machinery, materials, and solutions. It will also include live demonstrations, B2B matchmaking, and skilling sessions, designed to connect industry players and fuel sectoral growth. According to Sonia Prashar, MD & Chairperson of Nuernberg Messe India, “Eastern India is no longer a…

slice Small Finance Bank (SFB) has appointed former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director Eugene Emmanuel Karthak as its Part-time Chairman and Independent Director, reinforcing its leadership in the Northeast. Karthak, who served over three decades at the RBI, led key departments including Information Technology and Corporate Services, and also worked as Regional Director in Delhi and Bengaluru. He played a pivotal role in regulatory compliance, policy implementation, and institutional productivity. Currently, he also serves as Director of the Guwahati-based Indian Institute of Bank Management, and is on the Governing Council of CAFRAL, Mumbai. With its headquarters in Assam,…

Medanta Gurugram, ranked India’s best private hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, on Friday honoured Dr. Ashok Rajgopal, Group Chairman of the Medanta Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics, for completing 40,000 knee replacement surgeries—a landmark that highlights Medanta’s leadership in orthopaedic excellence. Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta, hailed Dr. Rajgopal’s “unwavering dedication to patient care,” while Group CEO Pankaj Sahni praised his expertise and compassion. Patients also shared moving testimonies of regaining mobility and independence. India faces a growing crisis of joint health, with nearly 60 million people projected to suffer from knee osteoarthritis by…

The ET Industry Leaders Awards North East 2025, organized by The Times of India in association with Byatikram Group, concluded successfully at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati, honoring exceptional achievers from across the region. The ceremony brought together business leaders, innovators, and social contributors on one platform to celebrate outstanding contributions in education, healthcare, journalism, art, and social service. The event commenced with the National and State Anthem, followed by ceremonial lamp lighting. Distinguished guests included Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rana Pratap Kalita, Dr. B. Kalyan Chakraborty, Prof. Dr. Nachiketa Tripathi, actor Nishita Goswami, and Dr. Saumen Bharatiya, President of Byatikram Group. Thirty-one…

Shopsy by Flipkart has announced the return of its biggest annual shopping event, the Grand Shopsy Mela (GSM), running from August 29 to September 7. The sale, themed “Aise Girenge Dam, Shopping Hogi Subah Shaam,” promises unmatched affordability with over 1 crore products priced under ₹149 across fashion, lifestyle, home, and beauty categories. This year’s edition brings a wide range of offers including Grand Jhatpat Deals, Crazy Offers, Jackpot Deals, and hourly price drops, making festive shopping accessible for millions of families in Tier 2, 3, and 4 towns. According to Kapil Thirani, Business Head of Shopsy and Flipkart Marketplace,…

Flipkart has announced a significant expansion of its pan-India supply chain network ahead of its flagship festive sale, The Big Billion Days 2025. The homegrown e-commerce major has added fulfilment centres (FCs) and last-mile hubs in Varanasi, Patna, Manesar, Ranchi, Ghaziabad, Agra, and Agartala, boosting capacity across 21,000+ pincodes. The expansion spans 35 lakh sq. ft. and covers large, non-large, and grocery categories, including Myntra. A 2.0 lakh sq. ft. facility in Varanasi has generated 3,600 jobs, while a 4.5 lakh sq. ft. centre in Patna is serving 1,000 pincodes and creating 1,100 jobs. In Manesar, a 140-acre Regional Distribution…

Mumbai turned into a hub of celebration as the Rich Presents Hospitality Horizon Bakery, Patisserie & Chocolate Awards 2025 unfolded at Novotel Airport, Andheri East. The glittering evening recognized excellence in India’s baking and confectionery industry, bringing together top talent, celebrity chefs, and leading entrepreneurs. A highlight of the evening was the recognition of the Top 10 Chain Bakeries and Top 10 Standalone Bakeries in India, who travelled from across the country to receive their laurels. Dough as you like won the award in Kolkata. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, Managing Director, Rich Products India, MENA & Turkey,…

Alcatel has strengthened its offline retail presence in Assam by entering into a strategic partnership with BSM Ventures, a leading distribution house in the North East. The collaboration aims to make Alcatel’s innovative and reliable products more accessible to consumers while offering strong after-sales support and warranty. BSM Ventures, led by Binoy Kumar Agarwala, has a proven track record of building visibility for consumer electronics and lifestyle brands across the region. Leveraging its retail expertise, the partnership is expected to significantly boost Alcatel’s footprint and deepen consumer engagement across Assam and the North East. “At a time when disposable income…

In a remarkable medical intervention, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass and Mukundapur Cluster successfully treated a 7-year-old child from Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur, who suffered a rare and life-threatening pancreatic injury. The child, Deep Adhikary (name changed), was critically injured when a metallic bookshelf collapsed on him at home. Initial diagnosis at a local hospital suggested liver trauma, but advanced evaluation at Manipal revealed a complete disruption of the pancreatic duct, a condition notoriously difficult to manage in children. Under the leadership of Dr. Pradeepta Kumar Sethy, Director of Gastroenterology, the hospital team performed a complex ERCP with ductal stenting, enabling pancreatic…