True faith teaches us to respect others' beliefs: TVK chief Vijay
Chennai (PTI): Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay on Monday said true faith teaches us to respect others' beliefs.
Speaking at 'Samathuva Christmas Party' organised by his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), here, he said, "... True faith is what teaches us to respect others' beliefs for the sake of harmony. Yes. Such a faith alone is enough; it will overcome any kind of problem."
He also said love and compassion are the basis for everything in Tamil Nadu, where "everyone happily celebrates all festivals" -- be it Pongal, Diwali, Ramzan or Christmas.
"Even if the lifestyle and method of worship are different, we are all brothers," he added.
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Drawing a parallel between his own journey and the Biblical story of Joseph -- who was betrayed by his brothers only to overcome everything and become a king -- the TVK founder said he too is being betrayed by his "brothers", but would overcome his challenges and rule the hearts of people.
"I don’t think there is a need for me to say who that specific story is about," the actor, whose given name is Joseph, said without naming anyone.
Hosting Christian clergy and supporters at a venue near here, Vijay stressed that his party will protect Tamil Nadu's "motherly ethos of unity".
"We and TVK will be 100 per cent firm in protecting social and religious harmony," the TVK chief promised.
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AI-based monitoring strengthens PPP dialysis programme in Karnataka: Health Minister
Bengaluru (PTI): The introduction of an AI-enabled monitoring system will significantly enhance patient safety and treatment quality under Karnataka's public-private partnership dialysis programme, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Thursday.
Launching the AI-based smart monitoring system at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru, the minister said such technological innovations bring dialysis services delivered under the PPP model on par with private healthcare standards.
"The introduction of an AI-enabled monitoring system will significantly strengthen patient safety and treatment quality under Karnataka's PPP dialysis programme," he said.
The system, introduced by dialysis care provider NephroPlus, enables real-time monitoring of critical treatment parameters such as blood pressure, fluid removal and electrolyte balance during dialysis, aiming to improve patient outcomes through continuous oversight, a statement said.
Currently deployed across seven dialysis centres, the platform tracks 28 key parameters, including patient care, safety, bed availability, staff alertness, emergency preparedness, infection control, hygiene and operational efficiency, NephroPlus said in a statement.
It allows administrators and clinical teams to take data-driven decisions through continuous performance monitoring, it added.
Officials said the technology replaces periodic audits with always-on monitoring, offering a more transparent and robust governance framework.
NephroPlus CEO Rohit Singh said continuous monitoring is critical in dialysis care and the AI-based system ensures consistent quality standards across centres while enabling safer and more reliable treatment for patients.
The launch event also featured a live demonstration of AI-powered dashboards, showcasing real-time tracking of dialysis procedures.
