Columbia Asia Hospitals Launches #LeaveLifeBehind initiative to encourage organ donation

Bangalore, 13th August 2020: To spread awareness and encourage people on organ donation, this World Organ Donation day, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore launches #LeaveLifeBehind initiative. Through this initiative, the hospital aims to spread a positive message on how a person can help save another life by pledging their organs. The campaign which is being launched across all the units […]

Over sweating? Know the major causes behind it!

By Dr. Sravya Chowdary Tipirneni, Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield Do you find yourself daunted by the fact that you sweat excessively? Are you worried or uncomfortable to shake hands due to excessive sweating? Or do you feel like washing your face or taking a shower repeatedly. Well, excessive perspiration can trigger some anxiety and can be […]

Obesity and The Big ‘C’ – Understanding the link

Authored by Dr. N Aditya Murali, Consultant – Medical & Haemato Oncology, Aster CMI Hospital Non-communicable diseases are going to be the main cause of morbidity and mortality in the next 2 decades and obesity and cancer are leading this epidemic. A WHO study reveals that obesity is responsible for close to half a million […]

Text Neck – a common ailment among smartphone addicts

Text Neck – a common ailment among smartphone addicts

By Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal In this digital age, it is a common sight to see people of all ages hunched over their digital devices. Technology has indeed helped us in many ways, but on the downside it has also led to the rise of lifestyle disorders. Text […]

IIIT Bangalore’s largest convocation in 21 years, with edtech major upGrad

IIIT Bangalore’s largest convocation in 21 years, with edtech major upGrad

~2800 working professionals attended the online convocation in the presence of Chief Guest Mr. Pravin Rao, COO, Infosys and Chairman of NASSCOM, and senior leaders from IIIT Bangalore and upGrad Bangalore, 9th August 2020: India’s largest online higher education company, upGrad in partnership with ‘The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore’ (IIIT-B), the premier research-based innovation institute hosted […]

Brain tumor surgery -maximizing results with new-age technology and expertise

Brain tumor surgery -maximizing results with new-age technology and expertise

The article is been contributed by Dr Ravi Gopal Varma, Lead Consultant – Neurosurgery & Chief of Neurosciences, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Brain tumor is a disorder where the brain cells multiply abnormally. The exact cause of brain cancer is unknown. However, factors that can increase your risk of brain cancer include exposure to high doses of […]

Canadian International School hosts a unique webinar on ‘Women in STEM’ to inspire young girls pursue a career in STEM

Canadian International School hosts a unique webinar on ‘Women in STEM’ to inspire young girls pursue a career in STEM

Women achievers share their thoughts and experiences on what it takes for a woman to progress in the field of STEM Bangalore, August 05, 2020: In a unique event, the Girl Up Club of the Canadian International School (CIS) recently hosted a webinar to highlight the accomplishments of women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math […]

Israel Opens Skies For International Students

Israel Opens Skies For International Students

The Council of Higher Education, Israel announced that the country has opened its borders to international students from 22nd July July 31st 2020, New Delhi, India: The State of Israel has announced that new international students would be permitted to enter the country to commence their academic studies during the 2020-2021 academic year. The announcement follows a government enacted restriction […]