Sulogna Mehta

Sulogna Mehta is a journalist and creative writer with around 15 years of professional experience in mainstream Indian media including nine years with The Times of India (TOI) in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh and five years with Deccan Chronicle (DC) in Hyderabad. She had been an assistant editor with TOI Vizag & senior reporter with DC. Sulogna had been working as an independent journalist while focussing on her creative writing (short stories & poetry) prior to joining as senior editor of News Meter.

    Sulogna Mehta

    Telangana sailors win 12 medals in Junior National Ranking regatta
    Junior National Ranking regatta: Telangana sailors win 12 medals, highest by any state

    The event was organized by the Royal Mysore Sailing Club (RMSC) in association with the National Federation - Yachting Association of India (YAI)

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 17 Aug 2023 4:00 PM IST


    Reconsider order choosing generic drugs over branded drugs, doctors urge Centre
    Reconsider order choosing generic drugs over branded drugs, doctors urge Centre

    As per the new regulations of the NMC, doctors must prescribe generic drugs. In case of failure to do so, they will be penalised and even their...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 16 Aug 2023 9:00 AM IST


    Despite blindness, brain tumour, Hyderabad girl Aishwarya pursues art with undefeatable passion
    Despite blindness, brain tumour, Hyderabad girl Aishwarya pursues art with undefeatable passion

    Aishwarya, a resident of Alwal, was barely 19 years of age, studying mass communication and filmmaking at Loyola Degree and PG College in 2008, when...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 12 Aug 2023 11:08 AM IST


    Medical device makers want Centre to reconsider new regulatory bill
    Medical device makers want Centre to reconsider new regulatory bill

    In the letter, the stakeholders have reiterated their collective plea for the need for a separate Medical Devices Act, different from the one meant...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 10 Aug 2023 3:21 PM IST


    Telangana becomes medical education hub;  MBBS seats in GMCs twice than national average
    Telangana becomes medical education hub; MBBS seats in GMCs twice than national average

    There are 5.25 % seats available in government medical colleges for NEET candidates in Telangana, while the national average is 2.77 %

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 9 Aug 2023 8:51 AM IST


    Several discussions on demolition of Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad
    Is OGHā€™s demolition politically motivated? Can two structures co-exist? Hyderabad experts brainstorm

    The scales tilted towards conserving the heritage structure while having a new hospital built in the vicinity or within the OGH premises.

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 7 Aug 2023 4:17 PM IST


    Hyderabadā€™s AIG study in Lancet claims ā€˜urbanā€™ IBD now affecting rural population too
    Hyderabadā€™s AIG study in Lancet claims ā€˜urbanā€™ IBD now affecting rural population too

    It is estimated that more than 15 lakh people in India are suffering from IBD

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 6 Aug 2023 3:30 PM IST


    World Breastfeeding Week: TS human milk bank at Niloufer fed 27,000 newborns since 2017
    World Breastfeeding Week: TS human milk bank at Niloufer fed 27,000 newborns since 2017

    The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF recommend that infants should be breastfed within the first hour of birth

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 5 Aug 2023 11:00 AM IST


    Saving Lives: Telangana tops country in deceased organ donation, transplantation
    Saving Lives: Telangana tops country in deceased organ donation, transplantation

    Health minister T Harish Rao said that the Government of India has acknowledged Telangana as the ā€˜State with the highest number of Deceased Donors

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 3 Aug 2023 6:04 PM IST


    Doctor speaks: How excessive use of smartphones triggers myopia among children, younger people
    Doctor speaks: How excessive use of smartphones triggers myopia among children, younger people

    Most of these cases of blindness are avoidable if people have proper access to eye care, especially in remote and rural areas

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 3 Aug 2023 8:49 AM IST


    Hyderabad NGO rescues HIV+ve woman, four daughters from begging at Shaheenagar
    Hyderabad NGO rescues HIV positive woman, four daughters from begging at Shaheenagar

    The mother and the children were taken to Osmania General Hospital (OGH) for a check-up and took her home. The children, who were HIV negative, were...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 1 Aug 2023 4:31 PM IST


    Why not consider alternatives? Docs question government on OGH demolition
    Why not consider alternatives? Docs question government on OGH demolition

    The main reasons cited for the decision to demolish include the dilapidated state of OGH and the severe space constraints hampering healthcare and...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 31 July 2023 7:37 PM IST


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