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MediBuddy drops a musical wake-up call with #NoPuffPlease
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, unveiled a campaign like no other — #NoPuffPlease— ahead of World No Tobacco Day. The campaign urges smokers to avoid smoking not just for their own health, but to protect the people around them — friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers who often become passive smokers without a choice.
May 293 min read


Dr. B. Ramana Rao - The Progress Catalyst
Dr. B. Ramana Rao is a renowned Indian physician and cardiologist, best known for running India's longest-serving free village clinic. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he has devoted over five decades to providing free medical care to underserved rural populations, earning national recognition for his contributions to public health. As a catalyst for rural healthcare progress, Dr. B. Ramana Rao has become a symbol of compassionate service and grassroots impact in Indian medicin
May 283 min read


World-leading cancer centre, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, using AI to push boundaries of cancer research with NTT DATA and CARPL.ai
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a world-leading specialist cancer centre, has today announced a pioneering partnership with NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, and CARPL.ai, a leading enterprise imaging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning operations (MLOps) platform.
May 275 min read


Matri launches India’s slimmest dual mode period pain relief device – Now available exclusively on MyMatri.com
Backed by science and inspired by real experiences, Matri Pro is designed to provide drug-free, non-invasive menstrual pain relief using a combination of advance TENS technology.
May 243 min read


Banu Mushtaq - The Progress Catalyst
Banu Mushtaq is a distinguished Indian writer, lawyer, and activist whose evocative storytelling has been a catalyst for social awareness and literary progress.
May 242 min read


India’s longest-running free medical clinic marks 50 years of uninterrupted service in Karnataka
Every Sunday, without fail for the past 50 years, the quiet village of T. Begur in Karnataka has witnessed a remarkable sight: thousands of people arriving from across the state, some travelling overnight, to receive free medical treatment at a clinic that has become a beacon of rural healthcare in India.
May 232 min read


Anaemia rates in urban workforce fall to 12.14%: MediBuddy study highlights impact of screenings and preventive care
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, has released new research data revealing a significant drop in Anaemia among urban...
May 222 min read


Venkatraman Ramakrishnan - The Progress Catalyst
Venkatraman "Venki" Ramakrishnan is a British-American structural biologist whose pioneering work on the atomic structure of the ribosome has been a catalyst for scientific progress in molecular biology.
May 202 min read


Punjab Police and Hartek Foundation sign MoU to advance gender-responsive road safety SAAHAS fellowship launched as first initiative under the partnership
Traffic and Road Safety Wing of Punjab Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hartek Foundation today, establishing a collaborative framework aimed at advancing road safety through a gender-responsive and data-driven approach. Additionally, this partnership shall support R&D on enhancing the visibility and safety of the traffic officials on the road through solar powered infrastructure like traffic aid posts, halting stations, solar helmets etc.
May 202 min read


Chetu volunteers visit Akshaya Patra Foundation to support mid-day meal initiative
Chetu volunteers visited one of Akshaya Patra Foundation's centralised kitchens, where they observed the high-capacity and hygienic meal preparation process that powers the mid-day meal program across the region. Akshaya Patra, an NGO, feeds more than 2.25 million children daily in over 24,000 schools across India.
May 202 min read


Kavya Maran - The Progress Catalyst
Kavya Maran's educational background, with a B.Com from Stella Maris College and an MBA from Warwick Business School, has been instrumental in her professional journey. Her role as Executive Director of Sun TV Network Limited further underscores her multifaceted capabilities. Recognised among Fortune India's "Most Powerful Women in Business" in 2025, she continues to be a catalyst for progress in the media and sports industries.
May 173 min read


Rohit Sharma - The Progress Catalyst
Rohit Sharma has been a catalyst for progress in Indian cricket. His emphasis on fitness and discipline has set new benchmarks for aspiring cricketers. Sharma's advocacy for animal welfare and his role as WWF-India's Rhino Ambassador highlight his commitment to social causes, further cementing his status as a role model. His multifaceted contributions have propelled Indian cricket forward, both on and off the field.
May 143 min read


Sofia Qureshi - The Progress Catalyst
Colonel Sofia Qureshi is a distinguished officer in the Indian Army, renowned for her pioneering contributions to military communications and cyber warfare. Her leadership during critical operations and her role in modernising the Army's technological capabilities have made her a catalyst for progress within the armed forces.
May 102 min read


Vyomika Singh - The Progress Catalyst
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh is a distinguished helicopter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), renowned for her pivotal role in Operation Sindoor—a precision military strike targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in May 2025.
Vyomika Singh
As a first-generation military officer, Vyomika Singh has exemplified courage and leadership, becoming a catalyst for progress in the Indian armed forces.
May 103 min read


Gunjan Saxena - The Progress Catalyst
Gunjan Saxena's courage and determination have made her a symbol of progress and a catalyst for change in the Indian military landscape.
May 102 min read


Zomato concludes the second edition of Plastic-Free Future Packathon, graced by Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Startup India DPIIT
Zomato, India's food ordering and delivery platform, in collaboration with Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, concluded the second edition of the Zomato Plastic-Free Future Packathon, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
May 93 min read


With #MaxiMUMCare, MediBuddy calls for a health-first tribute to the women who raised us
MediBuddy, India's largest digital healthcare company, has unveiled an evocative campaign—#MaxiMUMCare—to mark Mother’s Day, celebrating the tireless love and care that mothers provide throughout their lives.
May 82 min read


Radhakishan Damani - The Progress Catalyst
Renowned for his strategic acumen in both stock market investments and retail operations, Radhakishan Damani has played a pivotal role as a progress catalyst in India's consumer sector.
May 63 min read


Bisleri International marks World Earth Day 2025 by collecting more than 4.40 metric tonnes of plastic waste
In its continued efforts to promote environmental stewardship, Bisleri International Pvt Ltd, through its flagship initiative, Bottles for Change’ marked World Earth Day 2025 bringing together communities, students, volunteers, and local champions in a united call for sustainability.
May 53 min read


AmeriCorps members are critical to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Urgent call for continued funding
As calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline continue to rise, AmeriCorps members have become a critical force behind the scenes—answering calls, texts, and chats from people experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
May 42 min read

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