Insulinomas are rare and elusive pancreatic tumours that frequently evade routine diagnostic scans Measuring just 1.3 cm and situated at the neck of the pancreas, the tumour’s location added significant surgical complexity.

Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, successfully diagnosed a rare and elusive pancreatic tumour known as an insulinoma in a 60-year-old woman, causing persistently low blood sugar and frequent loss of consciousness.

Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani

The hospital followed a stepwise diagnostic approach. Initial imaging studies, including a contrast CT scan and a specialised PET scan, did not clearly identify the cause. The breakthrough came with specialised blood tests measuring insulin and C-peptide levels, followed by a targeted endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), which ultimately helped locate the tumour.

The tumour’s small size and challenging location added a further layer of complexity. Measuring just 1.3 cm, it was located at the neck of the pancreas and surrounded by vital structures. The surgical team therefore opted for a robotic-assisted approach, using robotic intraoperative ultrasound (RIOUS) to accurately localise and safely remove the tumour.

The surgery was successful, with the patient’s blood sugar levels started normalising immediately after the procedure. She made a rapid recovery and was able to return to normal activity the very next day.

The diagnostic team was led by Dr. P. Basumani, Senior Consultant and Director, Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, while the robotic procedure was performed by Dr. Swaminathan Sambandam, Senior Consultant and Lead, Multi-Organ Transplant (Liver, Kidney, Pancreas and Small Intestine), Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani.

In his comments Dr.  Basumani said, “Insulinomas are extremely difficult to locate, especially when they are very small. In this case, even advanced imaging did not give us clear answers. Specialised blood tests combined with focused Endoscopic Ultrasound Evaluation helped us precisely identify the tumour.”

Dr. Swaminathan Sambandam said, “This was a technically demanding surgery. Tumours of this size and location are extremely challenging to operate on through conventional methods. Robotic surgery, supported by intraoperative ultrasound, gave us unmatched precision and control. Very few hospitals in the country have access to this level of technology.”

In his comments, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals, said, “This case reflects the strength of clinical teamwork, perseverance in diagnosis, and the role of advanced technology in handling rare pancreatic and endocrine tumours. It reinforces Kauvery Hospital’s commitment to clinical excellence, advanced diagnostics and state-of-the-art robotic surgery.”

• TV Anime “Attack on Titan” × Nijigen no Mori Collaboration Event

• March 14, 2026 – December 13, 2026

• Ticket Reservations Open from February 16th
   

Nijigen no Mori Inc. (Head Office: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan; President and CEO: Hiroshige Sadamatsu) will hold a limited-time collaboration event where guests can experience the world of the TV anime “Attack on Titan” at the anime park “Nijigen no Mori,” in Hyogo Prefectural Awajishimaland Park, Japan from Saturday, March 14, 2026, to Sunday, December 13, 2026.
 

Starting from February 16th, tickets for this event can be reserved via the official Nijigen no Mori website (nijigennomori.com).
 

Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK – Beyond the Walls
 

In this event, guests can enjoy the world of the TV anime “Attack on Titan” through two separate immersive experiences held by day and at night: the nighttime event “Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Walls-” and the daytime event Attack on Titan Stamp Rally in Nijigen no Mori”.

In the nighttime event, participants will walk approximately 1.2 km through the forest after dark in a “night walk,” where projection mapping and immersive sound effects bring the world of TV anime “Attack on Titan” to life. Guests join Eren Yeager and his comrades in a battle to reclaim freedom from the looming threat of the Titans. At the goal, participants will receive an exclusive original novelty item, available only at Nijigen no Mori, as a reward for their achievement.

During the daytime event, the first phase will feature “Attack on Titan Stamp Rally in Nijigen no Mori,” where participants collect stamps of original illustrated characters in a special dedicated booklet.
 

In addition, the second phase will introduce two mystery-solving events titled “Attack on Titan Mystery Quest,” which can be enjoyed both at Nijigen no Mori and at home.

Participants will take on the role of subordinates to Hange Zoë, who is deeply immersed in Titan research, and experience a story-driven mystery adventure as they unravel a series of puzzles.
 

The start date for the second phase will be announced at a later time.

The event will also offer exclusive original goods available only at Nijigen no Mori, along with new original food items themed around characters such as Eren Yeager and Levi.

About the TV Anime “Attack on Titan”

Attack on Titan is a Japanese manga series created by Hajime Isayama. It was serialized in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine (Kodansha) from 2009 to 2021, and the 34 complied volumes have a total of over 140 million copies in print worldwide. The comics have been published in more than 18 languages and over 180 countries, and the anime series has won multiple awards overseas, earning devoted fans around the globe.

TV Anime “Attack on Titan”× Nijigen no Mori Collaboration Event Overview

Period: Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Sunday, December 13, 2026

Location: 2425-2 Kusumoto, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Inside Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Anime Park “Nijigen no Mori”

Overview:

The world of the TV anime “Attack on Titan” recreated within the rich natural setting of Nijigen no Mori. Participants can immerse themselves in the world of the TV anime “Attack on Titan” through two events held by day and by night.
 

• [Nighttime Event] Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Walls-

Walk approximately 1.2 km through the forest at night and experience the world of the TV anime “Attack on Titan” brought to life through powerful projection mapping and immersive sound effects. Participants become new recruits of the Survey Corps and join the battle to reclaim freedom from the Titans, aiming for “beyond the walls” together with Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman. At the goal, participants will receive an original novelty item.②Daytime Events
 

Phase 1:
“Attack on Titan Stamp Rally in Nijigen no Mori”
Participants can collect stamps of four original illustrated characters located throughout Nijigen no Mori in a special dedicated booklet.
All participants will receive a novelty postcard as a gift.
Starts Saturday, March 14, 2026.
 

Phase 2:
“Attack on Titan Mystery Quest – in Nijigen no Mori / At Home”
Participants will step into the role of subordinates to Hange Zoë, who is deeply devoted to Titan research, and experience an immersive mystery-solving adventure as they uncover the truth behind a series of puzzles.
The start date will be announced at a later time.
 

Goods & Food:

Exclusive original goods and food items that can be only purchased at Nijigen no Mori will be available. Further details will be announced sequentially on the official website.

Ticket Prices (Tax Included)

• All prices above include tax.

• Admission ticket prices for Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Walls- may vary by period. Please check the official Nijigen no Mori website for details.

• Children must be accompanied by at least one guardian (adult) for admission.

• Admission is free for children aged 4 and under for “Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Walls.-”

• Admission tickets for “Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Walls-”are time-designated.

Notes

The above information is current as of the time of publication and is subject to change.

Tickets:

［Daytime Events］“Attack on Titan Stamp Rally in Nijigen no Mori”
www.asoview.com/channel/ticket/oPx9Nwvecr/ticket0000048414/

［Nighttime Event］Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Walls-
www.asoview.com/channel/ticket/oPx9Nwvecr/ticket0000046858/

Official Website:

nijigennomori.com/awaji_shingeki/

Inquiries:

Nijigen no Mori Operations Office

Nijigen no Mori Inc.

Tel: +81-799-64-7061

About Nijigen no Mori (Anime Park Awaji Island)
Nijigen no Mori is an anime-themed park located on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The park spans approximately 28 times the size of Tokyo Dome and is set within a natural environment.

By utilizing digital and interactive technologies, the park offers immersive experiences for visitors of all ages and nationalities. It features attractions based on Japanese anime, manga, and game content, allowing visitors to engage with these works through multi-sensory activities.

The park includes areas themed around well-known titles such as Dragon Quest, Godzilla, NARUTO, and Crayon Shin-chan, recreating the worlds of these works in a natural setting and offering hands-on, experiential attractions.
 

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Marking ten years of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, Bengaluru-based The Association of People with Disability (APD), in partnership with the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), convened Purple Manthan: Decade of Disability Inclusion – Reflecting on the RPwD Act 2016 on February 20, 2026.
 

More than a commemorative milestone, Purple Manthan was positioned as a strategic stock-taking, asking a critical question: Have we moved from rights on paper to inclusion in practice?
 

APD’s Resource Book on Accessibility in Educational Institutions unveiled at Purple Manthan 2026, marking 10 years of the RPwD Act
 

At the heart of the conclave was the launch of APD’s ‘Resource Book on Accessibility in Educational Institutions’, a first-of-its-kind, practice-oriented guide designed to help schools, colleges, and universities embed accessibility across infrastructure, digital systems, pedagogy, and campus life.
 

Developed by APD, the resource book distils over a decade of the organisation’s on-ground implementation experience, policy engagement, and institutional partnerships. It provides institutions with actionable frameworks, checklists, and design pathways to translate statutory mandates into measurable, everyday inclusion.
 

Launching the book, Mrs Manmeet Nanda, Additional Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), said, “The RPwD Act laid the legal foundation for accessibility, but its true impact depends on how consistently and thoughtfully it is implemented on the ground. This resource book is a timely and valuable contribution, offering institutions a clear, practical roadmap to translate policy into everyday practice. By bridging the gap between legislation and lived experience, it has the potential to significantly strengthen inclusive education in India.”
 

Dr N. S. Senthil Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, APD, said, “A decade after the RPwD Act, we must shift the conversation from compliance to commitment. Inclusion cannot remain a checklist; it must become a design principle. Through this Resource Book, APD seeks to equip institutions not just to meet legal standards, but to reimagine learning spaces where accessibility is foundational, not an afterthought. Purple Manthan is our call to action for the next decade, one anchored in accountability, collaboration, and measurable change.”
 

Purple Manthan 2026 featured high-level discussions on policy, practice, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on translating rights into real-world outcomes. Three thematic sessions, on Livelihoods, Accessibility, and Governance & Data, explored the structural and intersectional barriers that continue to limit full participation.
 

APD anchored the accessibility-focused session, moderated by Dr Bhumika Modh, Head – Policy Advocacy and Collaborations, APD, which examined the shift from legal mandates to mainstream implementation. The session explored how inclusive design, community-based approaches, and technological innovation can collectively build enabling environments for participation across physical and digital spaces. The conclave concluded with The Manthan, an interactive strategy articulation session led by Prof. Anil Suraj of IIM Bangalore, consolidating cross-sector insights into forward-looking recommendations for the next decade.

With surround view, smart safety systems and strong warranties, the VF 6 helps drivers, especially women, manage India’s roads with a little more ease and a lot more confidence.

With surround view, smart safety systems and strong warranties, the VF 6 helps drivers, especially women, manage India’s roads with a little more ease and a lot more confidence

On a humid Tuesday evening in Chennai, Ananya crawls along Cathedral Road, negotiating what can only be described as a live-action obstacle course. Scooters skim past her mirrors. An auto rickshaw darts in like it owns the lane. A delivery van brakes abruptly, because of course it does.

She taps a button, glances at the 360-degree surround view on her screen, and slides neatly into a tight parking slot outside her daughter’s dance class.

“I used to circle the block three times before parking,” she says. “Now I just park.”

Ananya drives the VinFast VF 6, which was a gift from her husband on their sixth wedding anniversary. For her, the switch was initially just a chance to try something new. But over time, it has become something more, almost as if it were designed for the kind of daily negotiations Indian women drivers make on the road.

Safety In Numbers, And More
In January, the VF 6 earned a full 5-star rating from India’s Bharat NCAP, the country’s official crash test programme, scoring 27.13 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection and 44.41 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection. In side impact tests, it delivered full marks for adult and child occupants.

For many women, safety is not an abstract concept. “If I am driving my six-year-old across the city, I want reassurance that the car is safe,” says Ananya. “Crash ratings matter. A lot.”

The VF 6 backs that up with 7 airbags, including curtain airbags, and a reinforced structure that showed its mettle in the Bharat NCAP frontal impact test.

Safety also means surviving what is outside the car: Delhi’s winter smog. Bengaluru’s construction dust. Mumbai’s humidity. The VF 6 addresses this with a PM1.0 air filter and air ionizer on select variants. It sounds technical, but the effect is immediate. For women driving with children or elderly family members, cabin air quality is part of everyday health management, less coughing, fewer complaints from the back seat.

For the long term, the VF 6 offers a 7 year or 160,000 km vehicle warranty and an 8 year unlimited kilometre battery warranty in Asia markets. Long coverage reduces financial anxiety, especially for first-time EV buyers.

See Everything With 360-Degree View
If one feature comes up again and again, it is the 360-degree Surround View Monitor. 

In dense traffic, spatial awareness is survival. The bird’s eye view stitches together feeds from multiple cameras, showing scooters, stray dogs, low boundary walls, and unpredictable pedestrians. In practical terms, this reduces stress and the likelihood of minor scrapes that turn into major repair bills. Add Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Automatic Emergency Braking on higher variants, and the car quietly compensates for what Indian traffic throws at you. A VF 6 owner may not control the biker who appears out of nowhere, but the car certainly helps level the playing field.

The VF 6 offers selectable drive modes and a steering system tuned to be light at low speeds and stable at higher speeds. In city conditions, that lighter steering reduces fatigue during parking and tight U turns. It also comes with 190 mm ground clearance and a compact 4.2 metre length, a sweet spot for navigating broken roads and narrow lanes without feeling oversized.

Recognition Beyond the Showroom
In December 2025 and early 2026, the VF 6 kept showing up on India’s automotive awards lists, which is usually a good sign that something is working. At the Autocar India Awards 2026, it won “Value for Money Car of the Year,” recognised for its strong balance of pricing, equipment and everyday usability. At the Auto9 Awards 2026, the VF 6 was honoured again for its overall proposition, alongside VinFast’s brand win for “New Entrant of the Year.” More recently, at the Auto Excellence Awards 2026, it secured “Value for Money EV of the Year,” further cementing its reputation as a smart, well-equipped electric SUV at an accessible price point.

These awards, from respected Indian industry programmes, underscore the VF 6’s ability to combine practical appeal with real-world performance and competitive positioning across multiple independent evaluations.

A Shift in Who Is at the Wheel
As the ones who hold up half the sky, women can and should be part of the EV adoption curve, ideally as the ones asking the tough questions at the showroom. In that context, and in line with VinFast’s vision of “EV for all,” the VF 6 does not sideline women. It makes its case not with a single headline feature, but with a combination of safety credentials, 360 degree visibility, adaptive steering, air filtration, and a long warranty that come together as a coherent daily tool.

Ananya sums it up as she pulls out of her parking spot with a quick glance at the surround view.

“I do not feel like I am managing the car,” she says. “I feel like it is helping me manage the road.”

About VinFast
VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company is rapidly expanding its global distribution network and manufacturing capabilities with facilities in Vietnam, India, and planned operations in the United States.

The company’s Thoothukudi facility in Tamil Nadu represents a $500 million investment and will produce 150,000 vehicles annually when fully operational, creating approximately 3,500 direct jobs.

Learn more at: vinfastauto.in

The inspirational documentary “Hemraj Shah: A Life of Dedication” received a prestigious honour at an international film festival held in New Delhi, where director Manisha Sharma was presented with a Special Award. The film, which chronicles the extraordinary journey of social leader Dr. Hemraj Bhai Shah, also won the award for Best Original Screenplay.

Dr. Hemraj Bhai Shah, founder of the Maharashtra–Gujarati Mandal

Based on the life of Dr. Hemraj Bhai Shah, founder of the Maharashtra–Gujarati Mandal, the documentary earned widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics. The festival featured participation from filmmakers representing over sixty countries, making the recognition particularly significant.

Dr. Shah’s life reflects an inspiring journey from the deserts of Kutch to Mumbai, where he made notable contributions across social service, education, journalism, and public life.

The film has been co-directed by Saraswatichandra Acharya. Additionally, a stage play titled “Hemudada,” inspired by Dr. Shah’s life, is set to be staged soon. Written by Vasant Mara and Kavan Savla, the production will be performed five times over the next two months. Senior journalist Kishor Vyas has also written about the documentary’s artistic significance, while theatre enthusiasts can look forward to performances celebrating Kutch’s rich cultural heritage as part of the programme.

Dr. Hemraj Shah is also the founder of Navneet Bhavan, a seven-storey institution established as a major contribution to community service. Renowned for his impactful work across multiple fields, Dr. Shah’s remarkable life has now been brought to the screen through this documentary directed by Manisha Sharma and Saraswatichandra Acharya, which was officially screened in New Delhi as part of the festival showcase.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has announced the Digital Commerce Dialogue, scheduled to be held on February 24, 2026, at The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

The one-day event will bring together senior government representatives, industry leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders to deliberate on enabling the next phase of India’s e-commerce expansion. A report titled $300 Billion Connected Commerce: How Clicks and Bricks Are Defining the Future of India’s E-Commerce, prepared by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), based on a survey of more than 12,000 consumers across urban and rural India, will be launched at the conference.

Speaking on the upcoming Dialogue, Dr. Subho Ray, President, Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) said, “The next phase of India’s digital commerce growth will be defined not just by scale, but by sustainability, trust, and regulatory clarity. The Digital Commerce Dialogue seeks to bring together government and industry to deliberate on investment, logistics efficiency, technological innovation, and consumer protection, ensuring that India’s e-commerce ecosystem remains resilient and globally competitive.”

The one-day conference will focus on presenting the current market landscape and emerging trends in e-commerce, identifying key opportunities in investment and innovation, examining the role of AI, logistics, and technology as growth enablers, strengthening customer safety, digital trust and shopper protection, and promoting enabling regulatory approaches that support innovation.

India’s digital economy matures, e-commerce has emerged as a key pillar attracting investments, transforming how businesses operate, how consumers access goods and services, and how markets are connected across the country. Recently, Amazon had committed to invest $35 billion by 20230 in the country and Flipkart is planning to do an IPO. Both the developments help position India as one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce markets. 

For more information on the Dialogue, please visit eventsites.iamai.in/DigitalCommerceDialogue

About Internet and Mobile Association of India
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is a not-for-profit industry body with more than 770 members, including Indian and multinational corporations, as well as start-ups. IAMAI has been instrumental in shaping India’s digital economy. IAMAI advocates free and fair competition, and progressive and enabling laws for businesses as well as for consumers. The overarching objective of IAMAI is to ensure the progress of the internet and the digital economy. Its major areas of activities are public policy and advocacy, business to business conferences, research, promotion of start-ups and promotion of consumer trust and safety. 

The India–France Economic Report 2026, the latest flagship assessment of bilateral trade and economic engagement, was unveiled on the sidelines of the India–France CEOs Forum in New Delhi, in the context of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026.
 

French Minister Mr. Roland Lescure with IFCCI President Mr. Jean Touboul holding the India-France Economic Report 2026 at the India France CEOs Forum
 

Prepared over the past year by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) in partnership with the Regional Economic Department (SER) of the French Embassy in India, with contributions from Team France, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Embassy of India in Paris, Invest India, and in close coordination with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the India–France Economic Report 2026 reaffirms the strong institutional alignment and strategic depth of the bilateral economic partnership.
 

The report was presented to Mr. Roland Lescure, Minister for Economy, Finance, Industry, Energy and Digital Sovereignty, Government of the French Republic, on the sidelines of the India-France CEOs forum by Mr. Jean Touboul, IFCCI’s President and CEO of Pernod Ricard India.
 

The report features a Special Message each, by the French Minister, Mr. Roland Lescure and Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India respectively, and provides a comprehensive analysis of bilateral trade and investment flows, sectoral cooperation, employment generation, and the regional footprint of businesses across both economies.
 

It also highlights that bilateral trade reached approximately €17 billion in 2024, more than doubling over the past decade. France remains among India’s top ten foreign investors, with over €12.8 billion in FDI stock and more than 700 French companies operating in India, collectively supporting over 450,000 direct jobs.
 

Conversely, more than 150 Indian companies are established in France, contributing to employment generation and strengthening India’s industrial and technological presence within the European market.
 

The report highlights the expanding sectoral engagement between the two countries, particularly in civil aviation and aerospace, renewable energy and green hydrogen, urban mobility and infrastructure, digital technologies and AI, automotive manufacturing, and advanced industrial systems.
 

Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, stated, “The India–France economic partnership has matured into a strategic and future-oriented relationship. Our cooperation today spans innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and industrial resilience. This report reflects the confidence of French enterprises in India’s long-term growth trajectory and our shared ambition to shape global solutions together.”
 

Mr. Jean Touboul, President, IFCCI, remarked, “The India–France Economic Report demonstrates the structural depth of the India–France economic and trade relationship. Beyond trade volumes, we are witnessing sustained industrial integration, expanding research collaboration, and growing two-way investments that firmly anchor this partnership for the future.”
 

Ms. Payal S. Kanwar, Director General, IFCCI, added, “The India–France Economic Report 2026 captures not only economic metrics but the institutional strength and industrial complementarity of this partnership. The scale of employment supported, the geographic spread of French companies across Indian states, and the increasing Indian footprint in France reflect a forward-looking bilateral relationship.”
 

Regional Footprint and Innovation Ecosystem

The report documents a strong French business presence across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi-NCR, and Gujarat, with growing engagement in emerging states such as Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala, reflecting deeper regional integration and alignment with state-level industrial policies. It also highlights India’s position as a strategic R&D and innovation hub for French enterprises, hosting advanced engineering centres, digital hubs, and Global Capability Centres serving global markets.

Outlook

As India and France advance toward the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, the report concludes that the partnership is well-positioned for its next phase of growth, driven by sustainability, digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, and strategic industrial collaboration. The full report is available through IFCCI. Please write to contact@ifcci.org.in a copy of the report.
 

About IFCCI
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) is the official bilateral business chamber dedicated to promoting trade and investments between India and France. With a network of over 800 member companies, IFCCI facilitates strategic dialogue, sectoral cooperation, and institutional engagement across key industries.