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India.com
10-07-2025
- General
- India.com
Who is Sir Ganga Ram? Pakistanis take this Hindu's name with respect even 77 years after partition... he is considered as...
Who is Sir Ganga Ram? Pakistanis take this Hindu's name with respect even 77 years after partition... he is considered as... The number of personalities who have left a lasting impact in the hearts of the people after the partition is quite few, one of them being Sir Ganga Ram, a civil engineer and philanthropist who built Lahore hospital in 1921, where thousands come for treatment every day. Sir Ganga Ram was one of the people who contributed to shape Lahore how it is today. Due to him, Lahore reached peaks in terms of architecture. He was known as an engineer, and a promising agriculturist who dedicated a majority of his life with designing and building various famous pieces of architecture. Not only that, Sir Ganga Ram also built Model Town, one of the poshest areas of Lahore. Apart from buildings, he gave Lahore new water plants, and constructed the railway track between Pathankot and Amritsar. This period is known as the 'Ganga Ram Era of Architecture.' About the Ganga Ram Hospital Sir Ganga Ram wanted to leave a lasting impact on people's lives. He was concerned about the society and wanted to help people. He established Ganga Ram Trust in 1923, which laid the foundation of the Ganga Ram Charitable Hospital, which was later equipped with modern facilities. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital was later built in Delhi, which is equivalently famous as the Lahore Hospital. Sir Ganga Ram was born on 13 April 1851 in Mangtanwala village, Punjab, Pakistan. He moved to Amritsar where he passed his matriculation exam and was later appointed Assistant Engineer and called to Delhi to help in the construction of the Imperial Assembly. He died on 10 July, 1927, in London, while his legacy was still associated to Lahore, his family came to Delhi after the partition. Sir Ganga Ram devoted himself to agriculture, and leased around 50,000 acres of barren land from the government, and transformed it into fertile fields, irrigated by water drawn from a hydroelectric plant through a thousand-mile-long irrigation canal he built himself-all within 3 years, something previously unheard of. He earned millions, and donated most of it to charity. How he got the title 'Sir'? According to a story 'The Garland'. The writer has described a true incident during the partition, where the crowd tried to break his statue in front of Sir Ganga Ram's hospital in Lahore. During this incident one of them got injured. As he falls, the crowd shouts, 'Let's take him to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.' Impressed by Ganga Ram's social work and philanthropy, the British government honoured him with the title of 'Sir'. Restoration of the Ganga Ram Haveli The Ganga Ram Haveli was recently renovated by a businessman named Faraz Zaidi, who even got a call from his family, who thanked him for doing the same and restoring his legacy.
Express Tribune
05-07-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Ashura holidays of medics cancelled in Punjab
Punjab government has cancelled the Ashura holidays of doctors, nursing and paramedical staffers, alerting all hospitals regarding special arrangements in connection with the occasion. The hospitals administrations have been advised to enhance coordination with rescue, police and district authorities to ensure immediate response in case of an emergency. The hospitals were also instructed to make preparations to ensure the availability of space in wards in case of an emergency. According to sources in the health department, the hospital emergency departments and trauma centres will remain on high alert and senior professors will be available for duty along with the staff. Availability of medicines will also be ensured during the processions on both days. The sources said instructions in this regard had been issued to the major district hospitals, including the big healthcare facilities in Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Multan, Gujrat and Narowal. The provincial health minister will visit the Mayo Hospital, Services Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and other healthcare facilities along the route of the main procession in Lahore. Monitoring teams will inspect the arrangements and services in the hospitals in the districts across the province. The Punjab government has instructed the doctors and nurses to perform their duties round the clock on Muharram 9 and 10. Ambulance services and blood banks have also been ordered to ensure preparations to perform special duties on the two days. The government has constituted the monitoring committees to check the arrangements in the hospitals, while departmental action will be taken against the medical officials found absent from duty. The health authorities have cancelled the holidays of the senior doctors, medical officers, paramedical and nursing staff as part of arrangements for the observance of Ashura. In addition to keeping operational their wards, emergency and outpatient departments, the major hospitals will also set up medical camps along the procession routes. "We have issued an alert to all district headquarters and teaching hospitals and the doctors and other staff will be on duty. The professors will also remain present in hospitals," said Punjab health department spokesman Syed Hamad Raza.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Salman battling three life-altering neurological, vascular conditions
New Delhi: Actor Salman Khan (59), in a startling revelation on a talk show, said he suffers from three life-altering neurological and vascular conditions: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), brain aneurysm and arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Though Khan underwent surgery for trigeminal neuralgia in Los Angeles in 2011, he continues to live with the burden of the remaining diagnoses. Yet, defying medical odds and excruciating pain, the veteran actor, who made the revelation on The Great Indian Kapil Show, remains active, often charging through intense action sequences. TN, often described as 'the suicide disease' due to its unbearable pain, causes sudden, shock-like stabs on one side of the face, usually around eyes or mouth. The condition can be triggered by cold water, cold air or touching specific facial 'trigger points'. While not lethal, it severely impacts quality of life and mental health. A brain aneurysm, meanwhile, is a ticking time bomb, caused by a weak spot in a cerebral blood vessel that balloons dangerously, threatening to burst at any moment. AVM, a rare condition, involves abnormal blood vessels that bypass the normal capillary system, directly connecting arteries to veins, raising the risk of catastrophic bleeding. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Dr Anshu Rohatgi, vice- chairperson, neurology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said severe cases could present with intense headaches and sub-arachnoid haemorrhage could potentially lead to limb weakness or unconsciousness. Dr P Sarat Chandra, senior neurosurgery professor, AIIMS, added, "Brain aneurysm and AVMs are potentially fatal. If blood vessels rupture, the consequences can be stroke, irreversible brain damage, even death." Khan's situation is particularly complex due to potential interactions between these conditions. Doctors note aneurysms or AVMs pressing against the trigeminal nerve may intensify neuralgia symptoms. These conditions aren't directly connected. Dr PN Renjen, senior consultant, neurology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, said they occasionally influence each other. An AVM might affect blood flow patterns, causing aneurysm. Both conditions when near the trigeminal nerve, could cause neuralgia, though TN doesn't cause the other conditions. Chandra said microvascular decompression surgery offers effective treatment while Gamma knife provides a non-invasive alternative, though pain relief may take longer. Aneurysms and AVMs may need surgery. "Large aneurysms might need bypass procedures. Neuro-intervention has become increasingly viable, though complete elimination of conditions isn't guaranteed. Complex cases may require combined treatments. "
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
10 reasons why employees are scared to talk to HR and how AI may help bridge the gap
Burnout, fatigue, or juggling personal commitments while also managing work responsibilities can feel like walking a tightrope. There may be times when everything may feel mentally overwhelming. While communicating these needs to HR, perhaps to reduce the workload or maybe request flexibility with WFH (work from home), could help ease the situation, still, employees choose to hold back and hesitate to open up, continuing to endure in silence. But AI is silently tipping the scales in their favour, creating a judgment-free space. ALSO READ: Manager's guide to employee wellbeing: 5 warning signs of emotional distress to watch out for at work HT Lifestyle reached out to experts to understand why some employees may not be able to open up about their personal or mental health issues, and what can be done about it. Dr Rajiv Mehta, Vice-Chairperson of Psychiatry at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, shared with HT Lifestyle a few psychological reasons why employees may hesitate to reach out to HR at work: He said, 'Many Employees often find it problematic to discuss difficulties and problems with their HR due to various reasons. However, the perception develops based on the experience of other employees and also on the intensity and frequency of sharing the difficulties.' Dr Rajiv Mehta listed out 10 reasons: Anonymous AI-powered support tools, however, are quietly changing the landscape in modern workplaces, sliding into the dm of corporate culture and bringing in new possibilities. These tools help tackle sensitive situations more strategically, cutting through the silence. Vikas Kakkar, CEO and Founder of shared with HT Lifestyle how AI chatbots offer a non-judgmental, confidential space for employees to open up. He said, 'As the founder of an employee engagement platform, I believe that traditional surveys and open forums frequently fail in today's high-pressure workplace. When the stakes are high, people are reluctant to be completely honest. But anonymous AI-powered platforms give businesses a more accurate sense of workplace satisfaction, burnout, mental health, and even problems like bias or toxicity. The goal is to scale human connection, not to replace it. AI chatbots are being used by industries like tech, BFSI, healthcare, and education to improve employee support. Beyond mere convenience, these tools seek to create judgment-free spaces where employees can freely express their opinions.' While traditional surveys or forums may not offer much transparency, anonymous AI-driven platforms help organisations listen better and make it easier for employees to open up, acting as an efficient bridge. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Arab News
20-05-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Indian doctors urge vigilance as COVID-19 cases rise
NEW DELHI: Indian doctors are calling for vigilance over a recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the country, as a new wave of infections is spreading in parts of Asia, especially Hong Kong and Singapore. The new spread of the virus that a few years ago brought the world to a standstill has been linked to JN.1, a highly transmissible subvariant of the Omicron strain of the COVID-19 virus. It emerged in late 2023 and spread globally through early 2024, becoming one of the dominant variants in many countries. As COVID-19 cases surged in Southeast and East Asia, India's health authorities held an expert meeting on Monday. It concluded that 'the current COVID-19 situation in India remains under control,' as the Ministry of Health reported only 257 active COVID-19 cases nationwide and 'almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalization required,' officials told the Press Trust of India. Kerala has recorded the highest infection numbers, followed by Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. The actual number of cases, however, was likely to be much higher, as coronavirus testing is not being conducted regularly. 'What we have is called multiplex PCR, which tests for multiple organisms, including COVID. That's why we are catching these patients,' Dr. Atul Kakar, of Internal Medicine at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, told Arab News. 'All these cases which we have seen, they are like a normal viral infection itself … We need to be vigilant, but it's not to create panic.' In 2021, India was one of the worst-hit countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. At its peak, health authorities recorded over 400,000 new cases per day. Hospitals across many states were overwhelmed with patients and faced severe shortages of oxygen supplies, hospital beds, ventilators, and critical medicines. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.7 million deaths in India were directly and indirectly related to COVID-19. While the prevalent virus variant behind the current spike in Asia spreads quickly, the type of infection seen in India appears to be showing that it is less severe than the one that wreaked havoc in 2021. 'Fortunately, it is mostly an upper respiratory infection. Only people with immunodeficiency, severe comorbid disease, old age, on steroids, on cancer therapy will have more severe disease,' Dr. Jacob John, renowned virologist and retired professor at the Christian Medical College, Vellore, told Arab News. 'We always have to be alert about all respiratory infections ... particularly senior citizens or anybody with any chronic lung, chronic heart, chronic kidney diseases, and on steroid therapy, immunosuppressed. They should all wear a good mask.'
