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The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga India's greatest contribution to the World: Pro-Chancellor H.S. Ballal
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) celebrated the International Day of Yoga on Saturday, June 21, under the global theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' at Manipal. The event commenced with a yoga practice session guided by K. Annapoorna, professor and head, Division of Yoga, MAHE. Participants engaged in guided yoga asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques aimed at improving the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. MAHE Pro-Chancellor H.S. Ballal said yoga was one of India's the greatest contributions to the world, timeless in its wisdom and more relevant today. MAHE believes that celebrating yoga would help reaffirm the cultural legacy and inspire future generations to embrace yoga not just as a practice, but as a way of life. Vice-Chancellor Lt. Gen. M.D. Venkatesh, Pro Vice-Chancellor Sharath K. Rao, Registrar P. Giridhar Kini and others were present. Philanthropist Indira Ballal and Dr. Rao felicitated individuals, including Ganesh Bhat, Prasanna Hedge, Akhila Shetty, Namitha Rao and Swati Pai, for their contributions to Yoga. M. Sc. Yoga Therapy students demonstrated therapeutic and scientific dimensions of Yoga. SDM Ayurveda College Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Centre, Udupi celebrated the event in association with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi in the college premises. Ayush Ministry Ayurveda Advisor Kaustubh Upadhyay inaugurated the Yoga Sangama and explained Ministry's 10 key initiatives to promote Yoga. Udupi City Municipal Council President Prabhakar Poojary, MLAs Yashpal Suvarna and Gurme Suresh Shetty, former MP K. Virupaksha, College Principal K V Mamatha, Chief Medical Superintendent S Nagaraj and others were present. Eom
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Manipal healthcare scheme: 2025 card drive begins; affordable care, wide hospital network
UDUPI: The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) announced the commencement of enrolment for the Manipal Arogya Card 2025, marking 25 years of service in delivering affordable and accessible healthcare across Karnataka and neighbouring states. Dr H.S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of MAHE, officially launched the enrolment drive on Tuesday. 'The Manipal Arogya Card scheme, launched in 2000 under the guidance of Dr Ramdas M. Pai, Chancellor of MAHE, has now reached a Silver Jubilee milestone,' said Dr Ballal told reporters. In the year 2000, we enrolled 3,200 families. Last financial year, we enrolled 1.25 lakh families under these schemes, and we have 6.72 lakh members under this scheme. Cardholders can access benefits at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal; Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi; Dr TMA Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala; KMC Hospitals, Mangaluru and Attavar; Durga Sanjeevani Manipal Hospital, Kateel; Manipal Hospital, Goa, and dental and Ayurveda hospitals in Manipal and Mangaluru. Lt Gen (Dr) M.D. Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHE, said, 'We are offering both one-year and two-year membership options. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The pricing structure ensures affordability for all sections of society.' Dr Sharath K. Rao, Pro Vice-Chancellor of MAHE, unveiled and handed over the first Manipal Arogya Card of 2025. Dr Anil K Bhat, Dean of KMC Manipal, Dr Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, and Dr Anand Venugopal, COO, Teaching Hospitals, MAHE, were present.
