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In response to the alarming rise in heart disease among young Indians, Medanta - The Medicity, India’s top-ranked private hospital, launched its national heart health campaign Mission Save Heart in Guwahati. The initiative, led by eminent cardiologist Dr. R. R. Kasliwal, Chairman of Clinical & Preventive Cardiology at Medanta, aims to raise awareness on hypertension, sleep apnea, and their link to cardiovascular disease. At a Continuing Medical Education (CME) event held in the city, Dr. Kasliwal highlighted that cardiovascular conditions now account for nearly one-fourth of all diseases in India, particularly driven by “4 Hs”—heart attack, hypertension, heart failure, and…

The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) has closed registrations for its Season 2 mega auction, recording a 50% spike in rider entries with 155 racers from 21 countries across six continents. This growth cements ISRL’s position as a global hub for elite Supercross talent, blending world champions with emerging Indian stars. New entrants like Greg Aranda (France), Justin Starling (USA), and Luke Clout (Australia) join returning icons such as Matt Moss (Australia) and Jordi Tixier (France), while Indian talents Ikshan Shanbhag and Rugved Barguje continue to shine. The auction, scheduled for August, will determine franchise line-ups for the October–December season…

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance’s latest Women Term Survey 2025 reveals that Indian women are increasingly choosing term insurance as a key tool to ensure their children’s financial security. Conducted in collaboration with Pixis Global and Quals.AI, the survey covered over 1,000 salaried and self-employed women across metro, tier 1, and tier 2 cities. The study shows that 73% of mothers are concerned about funding their child’s education in their absence, while 61% worry about their children’s financial stability in case of unforeseen events. As a result, 46% of women prefer term insurance, making it the most preferred financial product to…

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched a state-specific health insurance plan named ‘Aponar Babe’, specially curated to meet the unique medical needs of the people of Assam. The product offers extensive coverage, flexible premiums, and innovative features tailored to the healthcare landscape of the state. ‘Aponar Babe’ provides coverage ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹20 lakh, available in both individual and floater variants. The plan includes hospitalisation, advanced treatments such as robotic surgeries, and organ donor expenses, with lifetime renewals and optional add-ons like unlimited sum insured reinstatement and accidental death cover. A unique “Festive Bonus” benefit offers ₹1,000 per…

Impact Guru, one of India’s foremost medical crowdfunding platforms, has initiated an urgent campaign to raise ₹9 crore for 5-month-old Anshika Mandal, who is battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 — a rare and fatal genetic disorder. The funds are required to administer Zolgensma, a one-time gene therapy considered the most effective treatment for the condition. Anshika, the only child of Bitapi and Animesh Mandal, has been struggling with basic motor functions since birth. Without immediate intervention, children with SMA Type 1 rarely survive beyond the age of two. “Every day I watch my daughter try to cry but…