Dr Mazda Turel

He is a practicing neurosurgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals and Honorary Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals.

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The surgical rarity

Surgeons love the OR, but occasionally, a sharp clinical diagnosis—especially a rare condition—can bring the same satisfaction in the OPD... [Read More]

20 April,2025 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel

The surgical schadenfreude

Do doctors secretly experience happiness when a fellow surgeon encounters a complication, perhaps as confirmation they’re not alone in their fallibility?... [Read More]

13 April,2025 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel

The surgical faith

How belief, optimism, and prayer help families pull through severe health crises... [Read More]

23 March,2025 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel

The surgical fan

Patients come to us for medical assistance, but sometimes end up helping us instead... [Read More]

09 March,2025 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel

The surgical hack

Stealing patient data, changing medication dosages or bugging surgical robots—there’s a whole lot of damage cybercriminals can do to hospitals... [Read More]

22 February,2025 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel

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IN PHOTOS: Kiren Rijiju addresses Waqf Act concerns in Mumbai

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday that the two main objectives of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill were to benefit the "poor" Muslims and "stop" the alleged looting and misuse of the Waqf property. Pics/Shadab Khan... [Read More]

22 April,2025 03:41 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Indonesia marks Earth Day with mangrove plantation

Earth Day 2025 is being celebrated across the world to honour the planet’s environment and protect its interests. To mark the occasion, a mangrove tree plantation drive was conducted in Indonesia’s Banda Aceh. Indonesia is home to one of the world’s largest mangrove covers... [Read More]

22 April,2025 04:49 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Bandra sizzles as temperatures continue to climb

As temperatures climb, people cover up for relief, with IMD in suburban Mumbai recording a high of 33.6 degree Celsius and a low of 23.5 degree Celsius. (Pics/ Atul Kamble)... [Read More]

22 April,2025 02:14 PM IST

In Photos: Commuters cross tracks as Mahim FOB undergoes urgent repairs

Due to urgent repair work currently underway on the foot over bridge (FOB) at Mahim station in Mumbai, several commuters were seen crossing the railway tracks to get to the other side. (Pics/ Atul Kamble)... [Read More]

22 April,2025 02:00 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Meet this Mumbai mom who embraced all her creative interests

Organising drama shows, cooking breakfast dishes and other delicacies on order, feeding stray dogs every day — 75-year-old Devyani Kothari is a mother who refuses to let her age or any other factor limit her from pursuing her passion and creative interests... [Read More]

21 April,2025 09:22 AM IST

PHOTOS: How this Malad mother started a food business to take care of her family

In the last six years, Neysha Pereira from Malad`s Orlem has had to step up to take care of her two children after an unfortunate event in her life. Today, she is taking on the challenge confidently only so that she can give her children a good future (Story by Nascimento Pinto)... [Read More]

21 April,2025 07:30 PM IST

PICS: 5 key facts about Pope Francis' health journey

A day after blessing thousands on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. As the spiritual leader has been sick over the last few months, here is a a sneak peek into his silent struggles dealing with a respiratory complications as he leaves millions heartbroken with his departure... [Read More]

21 April,2025 04:13 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Mid-Day’s ground report exposes BMC’s poor planning for Mumbai roads

Mumbai currently resembles a chaotic treasure hunt, with nearly every street and bylane dug up for road concreting, utility repairs, Metro works, or forgotten infrastructure that suddenly demands attention. (Pics/ Anurag Ahire/ Ashish Raje/ Satej Shinde/ Nimesh Dave/ Atul Kamble/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi)... [Read More]

21 April,2025 01:59 PM IST

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PM Modi in Sri Lanka: Watch the grand ceremonial reception accorded to PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Sri Lanka currently to strengthen bilateral relations. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, he was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome. From a red carpet reception to a guard of honour, the warm gestures marked the deepening ties between India and Sri Lanka. PM Modi`s arrival in Colombo came after his visit to Thailand, where he held a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attended the BIMSTEC Summit. Here is a look at the ceremony that welcomed PM Modi to Sri Lanka.... [Read More]

05 April,2025 02:43 PM IST

PM Modi underlines India's concerns over safety of Hindus in Bangladesh

PM Modi is currently in Thailand. He met Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in Thailand. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri revealed, "PM Modi reiterated India`s support for democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. He underlined Prof. Yunus India`s desire to forge a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh. The PM also urged that any rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided. On the border strict enforcement of the law and prevention of illegal border crossing are necessary to maintain border security and security. The PM also underlines India`s concerns over the safety and security of minorities, including Hindus in Bangladesh."... [Read More]

04 April,2025 08:05 PM IST

PM Modi in Bangkok lights candle at famous Wat Pho temple

PM Modi is in Bangkok currently to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. The 6th BIMSTEC Summit is taking place today on April 04, marking a significant regional engagement between India and its neighbouring countries in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) group. On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi visited the famed Wat Pho temple - known as a temple of the reclining Buddha. Take a look. ... [Read More]

04 April,2025 07:56 PM IST

IPL 2025: KKR vs RCB fever soars, fans exchange friendly banter outside stadium

As IPL 2025 kicked off today with a match between KKR and RCB in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, fans gathered in large numbers electrifying the atmosphere outside the stadium. Fans of both teams engaged in friendly banter, exchanging playful jabs and passionate chants, setting the perfect tone for an intense season opener. From face-painted superfans to enthusiastic chants the IPL spirit is alive and kicking.... [Read More]

22 March,2025 09:21 PM IST

IPL 2025: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla expresses excitement

IPL 2025 kicks off today in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Congress MP and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla expressed his excitement as he reached for the opening ceremony. He said, "The 18th season of IPL is starting today. It has been 18 years, and today is its inaugural match in Kolkata. IPL keeps on increasing every year; its influence keeps on increasing, its viewership keeps on increasing, and its craze keeps on increasing. This time also, the craze of IPL will double, and it will be very high. People are not only coming to the stadium in large numbers but are also very excited about it. So I think this season will also be very successful and today`s match will be very exciting..."... [Read More]

22 March,2025 07:24 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly: High voltage drama in Karnataka Assembly

High voltage drama unfolded in the Karnataka Assembly as 18 BJP MLAs were suspended for six months for disrupting proceedings. The Bill for their suspension was passed in the House and tabled by Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil. Karnataka Minister MB Patil defended the decision, calling it "100% justified.... [Read More]

22 March,2025 04:11 PM IST

Israel Missile Attack: Houthis attack Israel with Missiles

Hours after Israeli forces restarted their assault on Gaza, Houthis launched a missile attack on Israel. Houthis said that they have carried out a "qualitative military operation" targeting Israel with a hypersonic ballistic missile. The missile, identified as Palestine-2, was aimed at a military site south of Tel Aviv, according to Houthi spokesman Yahya Sarea. This marks their second such attack within 24 hours, with the group stating that they will continue their operations in solidarity with Palestinians. The Houthi spokesman said the attacks were a response to what he described as "the criminal Zionist enemy`s massacres" in Gaza, as well as "American aggression" in the region.... [Read More]

22 March,2025 04:01 PM IST

Sooraj Barjatya: I was not myself during Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon

In 2003, Sooraj Barjatya came out with the romantic musical Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon starring Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, Sooraj sheds light on the film that became a meme material with the advent of social media. He also delves into the legacy of Rajshri films and his blockbusters with Salman Khan like Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun. ... [Read More]

22 March,2025 12:00 AM IST

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The ATM comes to Tuvalu

The fourth-smallest country in the world is sinking and will soon disappear. The world had a solution: install ATM machines

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Shinde’s statement about debris is a telling one, and we must welcome it—though we need to stress that action must follow words.

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Heritage by so many names

Our sutradhaars discuss the stunning as well as often ignored churches along their walking paths and neighbourhoods around Colaba to celebrate Heritage Day as well as usher in Easter