The week-long celebration of Beyond Borders: An Art and Culture Festival was initiated by Kumar Vikas Saxena of Empowerment in association with LT Foundation and TAG Art Gallery, New Delhi. The festival brings together 20 distinguished artists—10 from India and 10 from international backgrounds—who showcase their artistic expressions, fostering a mesmerizing confluence of creativity and culture.

The festival commenced with a grand preview party, featuring a ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The occasion was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Shri Ashok Vajpeyi, Mr. Niren Sengupta, Ms. Uma Jain, and Ms. Leela Samson. Notable embassy officials also attended, including H.E. Ms. Mateja Vodeb Ghosh, Slovenia’s Ambassador; Mr. Michael Pal from the Austrian Embassy; Ms. Nirosha K. Herath from the Sri Lanka Embassy; and Mr. Josue Abel Diaz Villegas from Guatemala.

Special guests included Mr. Safir Anand, Senior Partner at Anand and Anand; Mr. Kishori Lal Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament; and Shri Chanchal Kumar, Principal Secretary of the North-East Development Corporation, Government of India. Their presence added prestige and significance to the festival.

The participating artists, both Indian and international, presented diverse perspectives through their work. Indian artists such as Anup Kumar Chand, Kanchan Chander, Kumar Vikas Saxena, Manish Pushkale, Niren Sengupta, Nupur Kundu, and Pooja Pawar showcased their distinctive artistic expressions. Meanwhile, international artists, including Carola Minssieux Gliesch, Dorothee Ledermann, Eszter Tari, Julia Bugram, Karmen Bajec, Nikoletta Antonopoulou, Nikola Markovic, Nurlan Kilibaev, Theepatis Boonvijitnititorn, and Zuriya Koon, enriched the festival with their global artistic insights.

Kumar Vikas Saxena stated that the festival’s artists would visit historical landmarks, the Hastkala Craft Museum, and Old Delhi to experience India’s architecture, folk art, and religious harmony. They will also conduct workshops at Treasure Art Gallery and visit artist Niren Sengupta’s studio. The event also saw the presence of notable embassy officials such as H.E. Ms. Mateja Vodeb Ghosh, Slovenia’s Ambassador, Mr. Michael Pal from the Austrian Embassy, and Mr. Josue Abel Diaz Villegas from Guatemala. and Artists Anup Kumar Chand, Kanchan Chander, Kumar Vikas Saxena, Manish Pushkale, Niren Sengupta, Nupur Kundu, Pooja Pawar.

Recruiterflow, an AI-first RecOps (Recruiting Operations) Platform, has launched AI modules designed to automate workflows, enhance intelligence, and optimize decision-making for staffing and recruiting agencies. It has integrated AI-powered features in its Recruiting Operations (RecOps) platform to transform how agencies engage with candidates, analyze data, and drive revenue growth.

Designed as an AI-first RecOps Command Center, Recruiterflow offers a seamless blend of decision-making and intelligence through its CRM, ATS, reporting, sourcing, and automation features. One of the AI modules includes a conversational AI-powered RecOps Assistant (AIRA) to allow instant retrieval of candidate and client data, including their past conversations, providing actionable insights about the candidate’s profile and client history. Serving a dual purpose, AIRA also automates content creation, including job descriptions and personalized communications. AI-powered personalized outreach improves candidate and client communication, leading to higher candidate response and engagement.

Moreover, Recruiterflow BI is an advanced, AI-powered reporting and analytics feature. The tool generates reports and provides predictive insights into sales data, revenue impact, and performance trends, allowing staffing agencies to optimize operations and make informed decisions. Recruiterflow’s AI-powered candidate matching module automatically highlights top candidates for every job. These AI tools facilitate the identification of top talent by automating resume screening and saving hours for recruiting agencies. They provide flexibility and personalization, empowering staffing agencies to tailor outputs to their needs. AI-generated content, including reports, emails, and job descriptions, can be easily customized to align with existing workflows.

Recruiterflow’s AI features have already delivered measurable improvements for agencies across the US, UK, and Canada. Early adopters saw a 37% increase in recruiter productivity using AI-powered job descriptions and outreach, with firms saving an average of over five hours per recruiter per week through AI-driven data retrieval. Agencies leveraging AI-powered outreach saw a 22% boost in candidate response rates.

Amritanshu Anand, Co-Founder of Recruiterflow, said, “Recruitment is a complex process. Recruiters and staffing agencies often find themselves bogged down by manual tasks. With the launch of these new AI modules, we’re taking a significant step towards eliminating manual effort and creating a seamless recruitment process. The results speak for themselves. Firms using AIRA, our AI-powered RecOps assistant, have already saved an average of 5+ hours per recruiter per week. We look forward to continuing to improve these tools and introduce new AI-driven solutions to ensure staffing agencies can operate with maximum efficiency.”

Recruiterflow is continuously expanding its AI capabilities, empowering agencies with innovative hiring tools. The company is working on several AI-powered developments. These include goal setting, team leaderboards, KPI analysis, predictive analysis for placements and revenue growth, and candidate ranking based on intelligent scoring in resume analysis.

by Dr. Vidyashankar P, lead consultant – Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
The kidneys help the body to filter your blood. They remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Your kidneys activate a form of vitamin D that helps your body absorb calcium for building bones and regulating muscle function. Therefore, it is important to know the different measures that you have to take to maintain healthy kidneys.

A healthy lifestyle means a healthy kidney

It is necessary to follow a healthy lifestyle as part of which, people have to consume plenty of water. Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking, and packaged and processed food. Regular exercise is good, reduces your blood pressure, and boosts the health of your heart, which are important to maintain healthy kidneys. Walking, running, cycling, and dancing are good for your health. You need to find an activity that keeps you fit, busy, and fun. This will be easier to follow and will even be fun. Alongside this, ensure that you undergo kidney screenings every year. Timely diagnosis and treatment are the most important ways to prevent and treat kidney diseases.

A proper diet plan is a must to maintain healthy kidneys
One can consume foods that can help boost the performance of the kidneys such as;

 Apples contain pectin fiber which helps reduce the risk for kidney diseases, such as high blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

•  Dark leafy greens such as spinach and chard contain a wide variety of fibers, vitamins minerals and are rich in antioxidants, which are good for the kidneys.
•  Salmon, tuna, and other cold-water, fatty fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids can make a beneficial addition to any diet.
•  Sweet potatoes are also beneficial to the kidneys. They contain vitamins and minerals, such as potassium that may help balance the levels of sodium in the body and reduce its effect on the kidneys.
•  Dark berries, which include blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, are nutritious and have antioxidant compounds that help in maintaining a healthy kidney.
•  Lemon, orange, and melon juice all contain citric acid, or citrate, which prevents kidney stone formation by binding with calcium in urine. This curtail the growth of calcium crystals, which cause kidney stones. In addition, drinking a cup of fresh juice per day can contribute to your daily fluid intake.

Alongside this, one must consume enough water to keep their kidneys healthy. The cells use water to transport toxins into the bloodstream, while the kidneys use water to filter these toxins out. Water helps the kidney to properly flush out any excess waste materials from the body.

Kidney failure
Also termed an end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is the last stage of chronic kidney disease. When your kidneys fail, it means they have stopped working well enough for you to survive without dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Dialysis
Dialysis will filter and purify the blood with the use of a machine, which performs the function of the kidneys. Based on the type of dialysis you may require, a larger machine or a portable catheter bag would be used for treatment. Dialysis helps if you take up regular, scheduled treatments. Kidney patients are also advised to take up a low-potassium, low-salt diet along with dialysis.

Transplant
An effective treatment that may be considered is a kidney transplant. A transplanted kidney works normally and eliminates the need for dialysis. However, the wait for a donor kidney that could be compatible with your body could be long as patients are waiting for a transplant. Before going in for the transplant, it is necessary to talk to your doctor about whether you are fit for a kidney transplant.

It is important to maintain and live a healthy lifestyle and take care of your kidneys. People should also consistently raise awareness about kidney health in the family and the larger social community like friends and relatives. In case you have doubts about the functioning of your kidneys, it is best to approach your doctor and take his/her advice on what measures to take to stay healthy.

Bengaluru, 27 February 2025 – Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi successfully treated a 72-year-old man for a rare and aggressive bladder cancer known as ‘squamous cell carcinoma’. The patient underwent surgery performed by Dr. Bharath G, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi along with his team. The surgery lasted for 7 hours, and the patient was discharged just a week after the surgery.

Patient Mr. Chandra(Name changed) had been struggling with painful urination and a condition that caused him to pass urine through his stool. This rare health condition caused by a fistula (an abnormal connection between the bladder and intestine), lasted for a month and significantly affected his daily life. Despite multiple visits to various hospitals, he couldn’t find any relief and felt desperate for a solution. Finally, he reached out to Fortis Nagarbhavi, in the hope of finding an effective treatment.

Upon admission at Fortis Nagarbhavi a detailed medical evaluation revealed that Mr Chandra had squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder which had spread to nearby organs. Given the severity of the situation, Dr. Bharath recommended immediate surgery.

Speaking about the case, Dr Bharath G, Consultant- Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, said “Upon Mr. Chandra’s arrival at the hospital, his condition was critical. Following the medical evaluation, we performed a detailed 7-hour surgery to remove the cancerous tissues, along with the fistula with the part of the intestine, including lymph nodes, to assess any spread of the disease. Additionally, we created an alternative pathway for waste elimination, as the bladder was completely affected by the tumor. While a new bladder could not be reconstructed due to his condition, the tumour was successfully excised as a whole, and the affected regions were reconstructed. Mr. Chandra is now recovering well and adjusting to life with a urostoma (an opening on the abdomen where urine flows out into a bag, instead of through the normal urinary tract).”

Mr. Akshay Oleti, Business Head of Fortis Hospitals Bengaluru, added, “This particular case highlights our commitment to providing personalized and innovative care. We are proud of our medical team’s expertise in handling such complex surgeries and achieving successful outcomes.”

New Delhi, 27 February 2025: EDF India today announced a strategic joint venture (JV) with Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure. This collaboration aims to operate a dedicated platform company for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) concessions, reinforcing EDF India’s and Actis’ commitment to investing in the Indian power sector. Under this joint venture, EDF India and Actis will bring together their global expertise in energy solutions and infrastructure investments.

The Indian government is actively driving the National Smart Metering Project under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), targeting the deployment of 250 million smart meters by 2025. These advanced metering solutions are designed to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce aggregate technical and commercial losses, and bolster the financial sustainability of India’s power distribution companies (DISCOMs).

Commenting on the joint venture, Federico D’Amico, CEO of EDF India, stated: “We are excited to join hands with Actis to accelerate the deployment of smart metering infrastructure in India. This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting India’s energy transition by leveraging our global expertise and innovation in digital grid technologies.”

Asanka Rodrigo, Partner at Actis, added: “This collaboration marks a significant step in our continued commitment to India’s power sector. Smart metering is a critical component in ensuring efficient energy consumption, reducing losses, and improving billing accuracy for consumers. We look forward to working with EDF, a leader in the sector globally, to scale our joint venture in India.”

The joint venture between EDF India and Actis aligns with India’s broader vision of achieving a more resilient and efficient power distribution network. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and global best practices, the initiative aims to drive a transformative impact on the country’s power sector, benefiting both utilities and consumers alike.

Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru

Imagine that your body is a construction site. Every day, millions of cells are busy reconstructing and regenerating bones. They break down the old worn-out bone tissues and replace them with new stronger material. It’s a very smooth process that helps to keep the skeleton healthy and strong throughout your life. However, sometimes these cells go into overdrive, breaking down and repairing bone at an accelerated rate. That is the curious case of Paget’s disease.

What is Paget’s Disease of the Bone?

Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic disease where the normal cycle of breaking down and rebuilding bone goes wrong. Instead of operating in sync, the cells start working too fast which results in the bone becoming larger and weaker in addition to it being prone to fractures and deformities.

The exact cause of Paget’s disease remains unknown, though scientists believe that it is due to a mix of genetics and environmental factors. Various research carried out with people who had a family history of Paget’s disease showed that they developed the disease much more often than their healthy counterparts. Therefore, most researchers assume the existence of a strong hereditary component as the cause of this disease. So, if there is a history of Paget’s disease in your family, the likelihood that you could be afflicted with the same increases. Also, some researchers assume that in such genetically predisposed people, certain viral infections can cause this disease as well. These infections might change the bone cell’s working mechanism, thereby resulting in characteristic overactivity, as observed in Paget’s disease.

Paget’s disease is more common in adults above 50 years and affects men more than women. Although prevalent among the European population, more cases have been observed in India over the past two decades as well.

What Are the Signs of Paget’s Disease?

The tricky thing about Paget’s disease is that it often doesn’t show any noticeable symptoms. Many people may have it and not even know! But when symptoms do appear, they can include:

• · Bone pain – Often confused with arthritis, this pain can be persistent and nagging.
• · Misshapen Bones – You will realize that some of the bones may start to deform. For example, the legs may begin to bow or the spine starts to curve.
• · Fractures – With weak bones, people can easily break their bones.
• · Hearing loss – In some cases, Paget’s disease can affect the bones in the skull, which might lead to hearing problems as well.

These symptoms often manifest gradually and many people don’t notice them until the damage is done. It is therefore important to be vigilant about any unusual aches or pains and have them checked out by a doctor.

The good news is that Paget’s disease can be well managed, even if it cannot be cured. The treatment usually slows down the overly active bone cells and helps restore balance in the body. Mainly, this involves taking medicines that prevent further breakdown of bones. For people with pain or deformities, other alternatives like physical therapy or even surgery might be advised. Early treatment is important so that complications like fractures or arthritis can be prevented. So, do not delay to visit your doctor when you feel that there is some unusual bone pain or structural changes in the body. It is quite easy to ignore joint pain or slight changes in bone shape and attribute them to “old age”, but that could be an indication of something more serious. Awareness regarding Paget’s disease helps people receive the care they need before things get worse.

It’s interesting to see how the body, trying to repair and fix itself, ends up doing more harm than good. This is a reminder that the human body is very complex and sometimes even the best efforts of healing can go wrong. The next time you experience pain or notice something odd about your bones, remember the curious case of Paget’s disease. Understanding Paget’s disease may not only help you identify signs in yourself or a loved one but can be the first step towards better bone health and a more vibrant, active life.

BARCELONA, Spain – February 27, 2025 – At Mobile World Congress 2025, MediaTek is showcasing several key technologies that enable wireless evolution towards 6G, including hybrid computing, a live LEO broadband NR-NTN trial, sub-band full duplex (SBFD), along with the new M90 5G Advanced modem. In addition, the company is also sharing its latest developments in Dimensity Auto and Dimensity Smartphone SoCs. The newest MediaTek-powered devices from some of the world’s leading brands will be on display at their booth in Hall 3.

“We’re pushing forward industry-leading connectivity and AI applications through high-quality products and global standardization, which create significant new opportunities to enrich everyday living for more people around the world,” said Joe Chen, President of MediaTek. “This is exemplified by our most recent developments in leading-edge 6G-era technologies, generative AI hybrid computing, and 5G-Advanced solutions, which will be on display this week.”

Enabling 6G with Integrated Communications & Computing

MediaTek is demonstrating its Hybrid Computing innovation (Integrated Communication & Computing) that brings together a device cloud + RAN as an ‘edge cloud’, a key technology component proposed for upcoming 6G standardization, that extends ambient computing from device to RAN, achieving low latency in activities such as Generative AI (Gen-AI), carrier-grade privacy & personal data governance, and dynamic computing resource scheduling. The implementations are exhibited in collaboration with NVIDIA, Intel, and G REIGNS, respectively.

Ultra Power-Efficient Envelope Assisted RFFE positioned for next-generation wireless products

MediaTek’s Envelope Assisted RFFE System increases power amplifier efficiency by 25%, reducing device heating rate, widening addressable bandwidth by over 100MHz in the same power envelope, and allowing higher power delivery for wider coverage.

Sub-Band Full Duplex for efficient use of 6G spectrum

Sub-Band Full Duplex (SBFD), a key physical layer technology applicable to 5G-Advanced and 6G, will feature unprecedented improvements in unpaired TDD spectrum, significantly boosting uplink coverage and reducing latency. Both factors are key enablers of new services. In cooperation with Keysight, MediaTek is demonstrating a major technological breakthrough: Mitigating self-interference of SBFD, which is particularly problematic in small devices such as smartphones because of the proximity of the transmitting and receiving antennas.

MediaTek M90 5G Advanced Modem

The upcoming M90 5G-Advanced modem will deliver speeds of up to 12Gbps, support for 3GPP- standard Release 17 and the forthcoming Release 18 specifications, simultaneous FR1+FR2 connectivity, and a novel Smart Antenna technology that leverages AI to enable user scenario identification and significantly boosts data throughput. The M90 utilizes MediaTek UltraSave

technology, which reduces average power consumption by up to 18% compared to the previous generation modem. During MWC 2025, MediaTek will show it has achieved an industry-leading 10Gbps throughput using FR1 3CC + FR2 8CC using an M90-based device on a live Ericsson network configuration.

Smart AI Antenna

The M90 modem supports Smart AI Antenna, which provides native body proximity sensing without requiring external sensors. The feedback response and intelligent signal analysis can detect how the device is held, as well as its network environment, and it will actively tune the antenna and uplink power to ensure that signal quality is maintained. MediaTek will demonstrate Smart AI Antenna in collaboration with Anritsu at MWC 2025.

Intelligent CPE: Generative AI Gateway

MediaTek is exhibiting its Generative AI infrastructure, consisting of a Gateway and Context Synchronization system. This decentralizes Gen-AI capabilities beyond smartphones and smart home devices, providing Gen-AI functionality to all connected devices. It enhances device capabilities while fostering wider adoption and new service opportunities, all without compromising data privacy and security. The latest MediaTek-powered CPE devices and modules are also on display from partners. Unique technologies on display include a 1.9x uplink performance boost achieved through three transmission antennas (3TX), applicable across 5G NR band combinations, as well as Low-Latency, Low-Loss, and Scalable throughput (L4S), which reduces network latency by over 20x and minimizes packet loss. These advancements greatly enhance the user experience compared to legacy designs.

Next-Generation Satellite (NTN) Connectivity

At the show, MediaTek will present its continuing industry leadership in 5G-Advanced Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology. This next generation of satellite connectivity – Ku-band NR-NTN – will bring a future of ubiquitous broadband connectivity to 5G devices. This follows a recent successful field trial of Ku-band NR-NTN over a commercial OneWeb sLow Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. The field trial was conducted with Eutelsat infrastructure, AIRBUS in-orbit satellites connecting to a MediaTek Ku-band NR-NTN test chip, ITRI NR NTN test gNB, and Sharp array with support by Rodhe & Schwartz testing equipment.

MediaTek Dimensity Auto

With rapid progress in automotive, MediaTek’s Dimensity Auto development platform will be at the show, highlighting its leading capabilities in multimedia, 3D graphics, and AI processing capabilities across multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a hypervisor. The innovative cockpit features an 8K display and is developed in collaboration with strategic partners, illustrating what people can expect from next-generation in-vehicle experiences.

MediaTek Dimensity 9400

Various smartphones powered by the flagship Dimensity 9400 5G chip will be showcased, demonstrating their leading-edge Generative and Agentic AI applications and services. The showcase will also include the latest advancements in photography and videography, such as AI Audio Focus, AI Telephoto, Best Snapshot capabilities, AI Depth Engine for video playback, and the newest feature-rich games with ray-traced graphics.

224G SerDes for ASIC

MediaTek’s 224G SerDes represents a significant advancement in technology leadership, offering exceptional performance, reliability, and efficiency. This solution is designed to meet the rigorous interconnect demands of AI, hyperscale computing, data centers, and networking infrastructure. Our SerDes expertise is integral to our ASIC offerings, driving the next generation of AI acceleration and many other interconnect applications. MediaTek SerDes solutions empower ASIC customers with advanced process technology that enhances performance and bandwidth density, making them both power-friendly and cost-effective.

These 224G SerDes solutions are silicon-proven, and the development of the next-generation SerDes is already underway. MediaTek collaborates with major foundries on the most advanced process nodes, chip-to-chip interconnect, high-speed I/O, on-package memory, and ultra-large package design. This effort also enables MediaTek to optimize performance, power, and area (PPA) through Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) to best fit customers’ domain-specific requirements.