Sumit Antil: The para-javelin star who defended his gold with a record throw at Paris ParalympicsOn Monday, Sumit Antil set a new Paralympic record in the men's javelin throw F64 final at the Paris Games with a throw of 70.59 meters, su...
‘Maestro’ nose controversy: Bradley Cooper breaks silenceControversy surrounds Bradley Cooper's portrayal of Leonard Bernstein in "Maestro" due to criticism of a prosthetic nose, with accusations ...
A bike ride, a toy maker and a Made in India solution to help cancer patients get their voice backAum Voice Prosthesis has not only brought down the medical bills for throat cancer survivors, it has also saved them from multiple visits t...
Life after breast removal: A drug researcher’s quest to make prostheses for cancer survivorsAarna Biomedical’s post-mastectomy kit starts at Rs 4,500, half that of comparable international brands. The made in India product is helpi...
IIT Guwahati Researchers develop prosthetic leg specifically designed for Indian conditionsProsthesis development in India faces many challenges. Highly functional mobility for amputees requires devices with advanced features whic...
Surgeon to gift artificial limb to tiger with amputated paw“The procedure has been done for dogs and elephants around the world but not for tigers,” said orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sushrut Babhulkar, wh...
PM Narendra Modi visits Mahaveer Foundation giving 'Jaipur Foot' to amputeesThe Mahaveer Philippine Foundation, was set up by highly regarded Indian origin Mayor of Manila Dr Ramon Bagatsing in 1985.
Pele is using a walker: His new 'soccer shoes with wheels'Pele has used the walker regularly since he had hip surgery almost a year ago. The surgery was to correct a right hip prosthesis.
Army horse would have been euthanised but Shaktimaan deserves a chance: RM Kharb, Animal Welfare Board chiefJamie M. Vaughan, a US expert treating Shaktimaan in Dehradun for the last three days, has promised him a permanent prosthetic limb and has...
Bengaluru doctor designs Rs 50 device to give patients their lost voice backThroat cancer patients who have lost their voice can look forward to speaking again, without having to shell out thousands on an artificial...
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound better for bones, joints problems: ExpertsMedical experts today said High Frequency Ultrasound can be used as a better diagnostic tool for investigating bone and joint problems.
New bionic legs can be controlled by just thoughtsLeg movement is triggered by a connected receiver, and the process is so streamlined, it allows a patient to perform actions subconsciously.
New device to allow sensations in prosthetic handIf it works, upper-limb amputees who use motorised prosthetic devices would be able to feel various sensations through the prosthetic, whic...
Madras High Court dismisses patent infringement caseMIDHANI submitted it was involved in manufacture of special metals and super alloys to meet the requirements of defence, aerospace, atomic ...
- Assam to set minimum wage for sales promotion establishments
Assam govt made a draft proposal fixing Rs 12,500 as the minimum rate of wages for employees employed in sales promotion establishments.
Assam to fix minimum wages of the Sales Promotion EstablishmentsFor the first time ever, Assam government is out to fix minimum wages for Sales Promotion Establishments.
- US keen to forge business ties in smaller Indian cities: John Bryson
US Commerce Secretary John Bryson today said his country is keen to forge new business ties, particularly in infrastructure, in smaller Ind...