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Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata Wins Prestigious CNBC-TV18 India Healthcare Award
Kolkata – December 20, 2013: Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata ( IN-K ), the
four-year old brain and spine super specialty hospital in Kolkata, has won the
very prestigious CNBC-TV18 India Healthcare Awards 2013 as the “Best Single
Specialty Hospital – Neurology”, in India.
“We are delighted, that a mere four years into our existence, we have managed
to win such a prestigious accolade that not only validates our mission but also
the tremendous passion and dedication of our extraordinary team of doctors”,
said Dr. R.P. “Robin” Sengupta, the Founder & Chairman of I-NK. “It is significant
and humbling to note that last year’s recipient of the same award was the
legendary NIMHANS of Bangalore”, Dr. Sengupta added.
IMRB, India’s leading research agency powered the robust multi-phase
methodology that helped shortlist India's finest healthcare providers for the
final round. Collectively the consumer ratings and doctors’ ratings on facility
assessment data were shared with the jury to arrive at the Overall Best Hospital
Award as well as awardees in specific categories.
With more than 3000 of India’s top hospitals in the fray, CNBC-TV18 relied on an
eminent jury comprising of some of the leading names in Indian healthcare today, to pick the winner in
each category. The presentation of the awards in Delhi on December 23rd, will be presided over by Mr.
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman of The Planning Commission of India.
About Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata
The Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata (I-NK) is a one-of-its-kind hospital in Eastern India for the
treatment of neurological disorders which is within the reach of 300 million people in the region and
neighboring areas. It is a non-for-profit charitable company under section 25. The hospital is fully airconditioned and equipped with 150 beds, 15 fully furnished Examination Rooms and four Operation
Theatres with state-of-the-art equipment. This Neurosciences Institute in the heart of Kolkata is twinned
with the Regional Neurosciences Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK and has neurology, neurosurgery,
neuro-rehabilitation & neuro-psychiatry treatment programs for adults & children. It is a comprehensive
and advanced facility for Neurosurgery, Endovascular and related treatments in the Eastern segment of
India. It has been certified as the only Super-specialty Neurosciences Hospital by Govt. of West Bengal
and a premiere Research Institute by the DSIR, Govt. of India in 2012. It has many joint research
programs with the Institute of Neurosciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Press Contacts:
Ms. Jayita Basu
AGM, Administration
Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata
+91-98316 30937
Email: [email protected]
Breaking News from the Neurosciences
(I-NK)
Great Actor Ms. Locket Chatterjee is now our Brand
Ambassador!
A snap with our Chairman and Eminent Neurosurgeon of the Millennium Prof. R. P. Sengupta
Dr. R.P.Sengupta felicitated
Dr. R.P. Sengupta receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former
President of India, for his contribution to the field of neurosciences.
DBS Surgery (Pacemaker of the Brain)
Institute of Neurosciences is well equipped to perform Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery and has
successfully performed this surgery recently. The DBS program at I-NK is led by Dr Hrishikesh Kumar
(Movement disorders neurologist) and Dr Amit Ghosh (functional neurosurgeon).
DBS surgery involves placement of electrodes in specific part of brain. In a way this is a “pacemaker for
the brain”. This particular surgery is most commonly used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and
tremors. Symptoms improve dramatically upon successful completion of surgery and that reduces the
need to take medications. DBS surgery also helps control the symptoms in other movement disorders
like dystonia, myoclonus and chorea. Over last few years, DBS surgery is being used successfully for
psychiatric disorders like refractory Obsessive compulsive neurosis (OCN) and severe Depression.
FPA & I-NK meet at The Park
On 12.12.10 a networking opportunity was made possible for the I-NK with eminent General Physicians
of the Family Physicians, Association, (FPA) Calcutta at the Park. The FPA had invited the I-NK at their
Continuing Medical Education programme providing a platform to initiate a discussion on Cerebral
Stroke. It gave significant access to interaction among the professionals of both the institutes.
A dialogue about the critical care services and facilities for treatment at the I-NK took place and
brochures with substantial information on the subject were circulated. The main purpose of this
programme was to create and spread awareness regarding I-NK specifically and Neuroscience and
Neurosurgery in general among other important medical professionals.
The evening saw many important case histories being highlighted on various neurological disorders in
both adult and children and their possible medical management.
The different departments of the Institute came together to showcase the uniqueness of the same as a
one -stop package in the treatment of neurological disorders.
The programme was well attended and was facilitated by Infinity Infotech .We are grateful to it's
Chairman and Managing Director Mr. R.Chamaria for his benevolence and active role in this."
The Making of Dwando
Dr. R.P. Sengupta was involved in the making of the
movie Dwando, directed by Mr. Suman Ghosh and
distributed by Databazaar Media Ventures, LLC,
where veteran Soumitra Chatterjee portrays the
role of an eminent neurosurgeon. Dr. Sengupta is
seen here with Soumitra Chatterjee and the
director, Suman Ghosh.
Many scenes of the film were shot at the National
Neurological Centre of I-NK.
To see the trailer of Dwando, visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr9LTwiSOio
Fund-raising in Canada
In Canada Dr. Abhijit Guha has started fund-raising activities for I-NK. He is hoping that a memorial block
will be dedicated in memory of the Late Swami Pramathananda Maharaj of Toronto Ramkrishna
Vedanta Centre. Hopefully, the local citizens of Canada, NRIs and devotees of Ramkrishna Mission will
come forward to fulfill this noble cause.
INK Inc., USA
Recently the Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata (I-NK) has been incorporated in New York as a
Charitable Company with four directors, namely Prof. Kiron Das, Prof. Chandranath Sen , Dr. Indu
Pathak, Dr. R. P. Sengupta. The Contact office of the Institute is #1011, 45 West 34th Street, New York,
NY 10001.
A dedicated phone line for I-NK, Inc. has been installed and the Number is 001 212 244 3933. For
detailed information about I-NK, please contact through e-mail of Prof. Kiron Das: [email protected]
and Dr. R. P. Sengupta: [email protected]
On 22nd April there was a gathering of supporters of I-NK at an Indian Restaurant in Manhattan. 22
people were present and an Interim Committee was formed with Prof. Kiron Das as Chairman, Prof.
Sudhansu Chokroverty and Prof. Chandranath Sen as Vice Chairman, Dr. R. P. Sengupta as Secretary, Mr.
Susanta Mukhopadhyay as Treasurer, Mr. Peter Advani as Company Secretary, Dr. Indu Pathak as the
Trustee. Mr. Ashit Sarkar and Mr. Ashish Sengupta as Committee Members. Ms. Sharmila Sen has kindly
agreed to take charge of communications. Mr. Prabir Roy and Mr. Mridul Pathak will act as Advisors. Mr.
David Hacker, Dr. Niru Kumar, Mr. Shamick Chakraborty and Mr. Kausik Das will be the Volunteers.
The Regional representatives in USA will be listed soon.