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Kuttin Kandi, more known as a DJ extraordinaire, plays many important roles in the music business, Hip-Hop culture, and the community. Not only is Kandi acknowledged as an elite battle DJ, turntablist, and mix DJ who can rock the party mic, she is also well known and loved by friends and fans as a soulful poetess, passionate writer and strong Pinay activist.
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Degree of Doctor: DNB, DO, MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow)
Cornea and Cataract
Aaditya Bajaj completed his MBBS in 2006 from Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara. He joined Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka for DO and completed in 2009, after which he completed his DNB training from Aravind Eye Care System, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu in 2011. During the above period , he completed all parts of Fellowship International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO). He joined Long Term Fellowship in Cornea at Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore in 2012 after which he also did Phacoemulsification training with Disha, Barrackpore in 2013 and worked till March 2014. He completed the final part of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons exam (Glasgow, UK).
Journals and Newsletters:
Degree of Doctor: MS, DOMS, MBBS
Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification Surgery and SICS), Pterygium surgery, Squintand various types of Oculoplastic surgeries, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Neuro- ophthalmology cases.
Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Barrackpore in January/April 2004 as a consultant after completing his Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai. He has immense experience in his fields of specialization and loves music.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, MS, FVRS- Fellowship in VitreoRetina
Vitreo-Retina, Cataract
Degree of Doctor: DNB, MNAMS, FICO, MRCSEd, Fellowship in Cornea & External Disease
Infectious keratitis, herpetic eye disease, corneal transplantation, ocular surface disorders, dry eye disease, corneal tattooing, allergic eye disease, cataract.
Dr. Aditya Pradhan joined Disha Eye Hospitals in 2015 as a consultant in Cornea, External Diseases and Cataract. He is a consultant at the Barrackpore and Barasat branches. He likes reading, listening to music, watching regional movies. He is a keen technology enthusiast and tinkering with gadgets keeps him preoccupied. He keeps himself updated with all the latest literature in his area of specialization and beyond. He regularly participates in various state and national level conferences and is an invited faculty for the same.
Journals and Newsletters:
Degree of Doctor: D. O., MBBS
Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification Surgery and SICS) and Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Dr. Amitabha Kundu joined Disha Eye Hospital Barrackpore in August 2004 as a Consultant and then joined Sheoraphuly in November 2007with an interest in Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification Surgery and SICS), Glaucoma, Oculoplasty, and Comprehensive Ophthalmology. He also loves to read Bengali literature.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, MS, Fellow in Cornea and external diseases
Cornea and external diseases
Degree of Doctor: MS
MS Ophthalmology, fellowship in comprehensive and paediatric ophthalmology from Disha Eye Hospitals.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, MS, DNB, FMRF, FICO 1 &2
Specialist in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Cataract services with special interest in Neuro-Ophthalmology
1. Successfully defended Thesis on Myopic disc and retinal changes during post graduation.
2. Presented numerous papers and presentations on various topics.
3. Published the paper Myopic Retinal Changes- A study in Eastern India.
4. Got the best paper in Synapse 2019 on the topic – Multicolor Imaging in differentiating true and pseudo disc oedema.
Degree of Doctor: DO
Phacoemulsification, LASIK, Lens-based Refractive Procedures and Hospital Management Services
Inspired by the ideology and philosophy of Disha Eye Hospitals, Dr. Bhaskar Bhattacharyya joined as a Cataract Surgeon in January 2000. He is now a Senior Consultant. His main areas of interest are lens-based refractive procedures, Phacoemulsification, LASIK & Hospital Management Services.
In both National forums like AIOS and OSWB and International forums like ESCRS and ASCRS- 2009-2010
Degree of Doctor: DNB, DO, M.B.B.S
Cataract and Vitreo- Retinal Services
Dr. Angshuman Mukherjee joined the Disha Eye Hospital Sheoraphuly in January 2011 as a Consultant in Vitreo- Retinal and Cataract Surgery(Phacoemulsification Surgery and SICS). He also enjoys sports, the guitar and music.
Degree of Doctor: D.O.M.S; MBBS
Cataract (SICS) and Glaucoma
Dr. Bhartendu Bhushan joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Durgapur and Barrackpore on October 1st 2012. His specialties are Cataract (SICS) and Glaucoma. He also loves cricket and table tennis.
Degree of Doctor: MS
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, DO, DNB, MNAMS
Glaucoma Services
Dr.Arijit Mitra joined Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore in 2014 as a Consultant in Cataract and Glaucoma Services.He is a specialist Glaucoma consultant and surgeon havingextensive clinical and surgical expertise in the field for more than 11 years.He has attended N.R.S Medical College, University of Calcutta as an undergraduate and received his MBBS.Subsequently, he did his Diploma in Ophthalmology(D.O) and then his post graduation [Diplomate of National Board (D.N.B)] degree in ophthalmology from the reputed Aravind Eye Hospital Located in Tamil Nadu.Following that he did extensive training and Long Term Fellowship in Glaucoma and Anterior Segment under renowned Glaucoma Consultant and teacher Dr.R.Ramakrishnan at Aravind Eye Hospital.After completion of fellowship he then joined the Glaucoma Department at Aravind as a Medical Officer and gained valuable experience as a consultant ,surgeon and teacher.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, MD, DNB, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery, FASRS
Vitreo- Retinal Surgery
Joined Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore in May 2001 as a Consultant in Vitreo-Retinal Services after completing his DNB and MD from AIIMS. Very busy senior vitreoretinal surgeon & also teacher/ mentor to any DNB courses/Fellowship or training/observation programmes run by the organization.
Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) at Boston in 2017
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Joined Disha Eye Hospital on June 2017.
Previously worked as Consultant, Ophthalmology, Apollo Gleanegles Hospital, Kolkata.
Degree of Doctor: MS
Cataract Including Phaco, Cornea and Refractive Services
Dr. Arup Bhaumik joined Disha Eye Hospitals and Research Centre, Barrackpore in May 2000 as a Consultant in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Services. He is one of the prime Phaco trainers in the Disha Eye Hospital. He has performed numerous cataract surgeries (including Phacoemulsification) and corneal grafting. He has been performing refractive surgery(Lasik, Phakic IOL etc) since 2007. Dr Arup Bhaumik at present concentrate in dept of Cataract and dept of Refractive Surgery.
The Grand Prize (The Best of the Best) for his video "Out or in it is the same door"- ASCRS, Boston- 2010. He is the 1st Indian to receive this prestigious award.
Best Video for his video "Out or in- it is the same door", ESCRS, Paris- Sept. 2010.
The Runners Up Award in the Innovative Section Category of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) Film Festival for "Conquering rock hard cataract with 90-degree bent tip" at San Francisco, USA- 2013 Dr. K.P. Roy Award for Best Paper, OSWB- 2003.
Live Cataract Surgery Demonstration almost all over India Including Delhi, Mumbai, Pondichery, Patna, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, etc.
Live Surgery(International)
Cicendo Eye Hospital, Burdung, Indonesia – 2006
Instruction Courses-
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Pediatric Cataract, Squint, Ptosis, Injuries
MBBS (2005) & MS (2009) from NSCBMC Jabalpur.Fortunate to be trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus under two of the most renowned Pediatric Ophthalmologist/strabismologists and teachers- Dr. P.Vijayalaxmi and Dr. Shashikant Shetty in AEH Madurai(2010-11) sponsored by Orbis International. In SGLEH Siliguri where I worked for 6 years, established a child eye care department with the support of Orbis, applied my skills learned in AEH and served the patients of North Bengal and adjoining states, performed various ocular surgeries like pediatric cataracts, Squint, ptosis, injuries etc.
Degree of Doctor: DNB, MBBS
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Vitreo- Retinal Surgery
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, MS, FICO (UK), FAICO (Glaucoma), MRCSED (Ophtha)
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Ayan Mohanta joined Disha Eye Hospitals and Research Centre, Barrackpore on December 1st, 2001. He has performed numerous cataract surgeries, and Refractive surgeries (LASIK surgeries and also phakik IOLs: ICL and IPCL). He is one of our prime Phaco trainers at Disha Eye Hospital.
Degree of Doctor: DOMS; MBBS
Dr. Biplab Saha joined Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore in December 2007. His special interests are Phacoemulsification and LASIK although he also sees Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service patients.
Degree of Doctor: MS
Anterior segment , Cataract , Glaucoma and Oculoplasty. Membership - AIOS, DOS, OSWB and KAO
Degree of Doctor: M.S, M.B.B.S
Oculoplasty, Cataract, Medical Retina, Glaucoma
Degree of Doctor: M.S, M.B.B.S
Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology. Professional Membership – AIOS, OSWB
Degree of Doctor: M.S
Degree of Doctor: M.S
Listening to Music, Swimming
• Caterpillar hair-everywhere in an eye (AIOS 2009 Poster presentation 0970) Debajit Ray, Jayanta Bhattacharya, Asim Kumar Sil
• Scenario of Retinopathy of prematurity in rural area of West Bengal (AIOS 2010 Paper
presentation729) Indranil Deb, Prabir Bhowmik, Debajit Ray
• Superior oblique palsy: epidemiology & surgical outcome(AIOS 2010 Paper presentation 936)Debajit Ray, Amit Gupta, R Kekunnaya, Venkateshwar Rao B.
• Comparing Postoperative Astigmatism After Cataract Surgery With Different Incisions in the
Pediatric Age Group (Poster presentation at the 2010 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology) Muralidhar Ramappa, Amit Gupta; Debajit Ray; Ramesha Kekunnaya; Virender S Sangwan
• Challenges of capsulotomy in pediatric cataract (AIOS 2012 Video presentation VT 193) Debajit Ray, Subhra Sil, Chandni Chakraborty, Asim Kumar Sil
• Late cataract surgery is rewarding (AIOS 2012 Poster presentation) Subhra Sil, Debajit Ray,
Chandni Chakraborty, Asim kumar Sil
• Managing Neglected Cataract (in children) (Submitted course WOC 2014 Tokyo)
• Letter to the editor: Port-wine vascular malformations and glaucoma risk in Sturge-Weber syndrome.
Debajit Ray, Anil K. Mandal, G. Chandrasekhar, Milind Naik, Niteen Dhepe, J AAPOS 2010;14:105.
• Duane Retraction Syndrome: Series of 441 Cases. Ramesh Kekunnaya, Amit Gupta, Virender
Sachdeva, Sannapaneni Krishnaiah, B. Venkateshwar Rao, Urvish Vashist, Debajit Ray. J Pediatr
Ophthalmol Strabismus 2012; 49:164-169.
• Comparing the astigmatic outcome after pediatric cataract surgery with different incisions.
Amit Gupta, Muralidhar Ramappa, Ramesh Kekunnaya, Pravin K Vaddavalli, Debajit Ray, Sunita Chaurasia,
Harsha L Rao, Chandra Sekar Garudadri. Br J Ophthalmol 2012; 96:386-389.
• Superior Oblique Palsy: Epidemiology and Clinical Spectrum from a Tertiary Eye Care Center in
South India. Debajit Ray, Amit Gupta, Virender Sachdeva, Ramesh Kekunnaya. Asia-Pac J Ophthalmol 2013;00: 00Y00).
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, MS, FICO
Cataract – Phacoemulsification, MICS, Monofocal, Multifocal, and Toric IOL Implantation. Medical Retina – Intravitreal injections, Lasers. Retinopathy of Prematurity – Screening and Lasers.
3 Indexed publications including 'The Nature'
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, DO, DNB, MNAMS
Cataract (Adults : Phacoemulsification Surgery and SICS), Paediatric Cataract Surgery, Pterygium Surgery, Squint, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Oculoplasty and Neuro-ophthalmology
Dr.Debarpita Chaudhury joined Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore in 2014 as a Consultant in Cataract and Paediatric and Strabismus Services. She is a specialist Paediatric consultant and surgeon having extensive clinical and surgical expertise in the field for more than 9 years. She attended Calcutta Medical College, University of Calcutta as an undergraduate and received her MBBS. Subsequently, she earned his Diploma in Ophthalmology(D.O) from R.I.O Kolkata and then her post-graduation (Diplomate of National Board) degree in ophthalmology from the reputed Aravind Eye Hospital located in Tamil Nadu. Following that she did extensive training and Long Term Fellowship in Paediatric and Strabismus under Dr.Meenakshi R at Aravind Eye Hospital. After completion of her fellowship, she joined the Paediatric and Strabismus Department at Aravind Eye Hospital as a Medical Officer and gained valuable experience as a consultant, surgeon, and teacher.
1. Silver Medalist, Forensic Medicine- 2003
2. Has co-authored chapters for 2 text books in Ophthalmology.
3. Has been Co-investigator in National and International Trials.
4. Has publications in State and National peer reviewed journals.
5. Presentations in state, national and International conferences like TNOA , AIOC , ASIA –ARVO.
6. Won the SMT.SOVABATI DAS GHOSH BEST VIDEO AWARD AT THE OSWB Conference for the video titled " Paediatric Cataract Surgery – In Search of the perfect posterior capsulorhexis".
7. Case report: An unusual case of a Vitreous Cyst. Dr.DebarpitaChaudhury D.O, D.N.B, Dr. R. Ramkrishanan, D.O., MS, Dr.Meenakshi R, D.O, D.N.B, Dr.ArijitMitra D.O, D.N.B. Published in the Journal of the Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association. 2014;4:41-44.
8. Case report : Amniotic band syndrome : Dr.DebarpitaChaudhury D.O , D.N.B ,Dr.ArijitMitra D.O, D.N.B .Published in the Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS) Times Journal, 2015;21 ( 2) : 31-33.
9. Case Report: LipaemiaRetinalis. Dr.DebarpitaChaudhury, D.O., D.N.B, Dr. R. Meenakshi, D.O., D.N.B., Dr. R. Ramakrishnan D.O, M.S , Dr.ArijitMitra D.O, D.N.B,Dr. S. Raju, D.C.H., M.D. Published in the Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015;26(2):107-110.
10. Case report :Agarwal V, Mitra A, Choudhury S, Sar S, Chaudhury D. Spontaneous unilateral hyphema from a strand of persistent pupillary membrane. Indian J Ophthalmol 2020;68:1158-9.
11. Case report :Mitra A, Das A, Choudhury S, Sar S, Chaudhury D. Int J Ophthalmol. 2021 Apr 18;14(4):630-632. doi: 10.18240/ijo.2021.04.23. eCollection 2021.
12. Case report : Mitra A, ChaudhuryD,Choudhury S, Sar S, Ghosh S. Multiple phakomatoses and primary open-angle glaucoma in one individual.Asian J Ophthalmol;2020; 17(3):290-301
13. Letter to the editor : Mitra A , Mohanta A , ChaudhuryD.Specifying the Role of Masks in Reducing Viral Material on Environmental Surfaces of an Ophthalmology Examination Room.JAMA Ophthalmol.2021;139(3):365-366
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Debashis Dutta joined Disha Barrackpore in May 2004 and continued at Disha Sheoraphuli since 2006 as a Consultant in Cataract and Cornea Services. He also enjoys Music (both Oriental & Western) as well as Electronics (and has a Certificate Course in Electronics Repairing).
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
He has interest in Cararact Surgery (phacoemulsification and sics) and comprehensive ophthalmology. He loves music and reading Bengali literature
Joined Disha eye hospital Barrackpore in November 2015 as a consultant and joined Burdwan in July 2016.
Degree of Doctor: DO, DNB
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Dipanjan Pal joined Disha Eye Hospitals as a Consultant in April, 2013. He is an active member of Glaucoma Soceity of India , a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmologists and currently the Vice President of Kolkata Academy of Ophthalmology.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, DNB, Fellowship in Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery and Medical Retina
Medical Retina and Cataract.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, DNB, FMRF
Dr. Debdulal Chakraborty joined Disha Eye Hospital, Sheoraphuly as a Consultant in April2007 and is now the In- charge of the Vitreo- Retina Service there.
Degree of Doctor: MS
Cataract & Practice Management
Founder Chairman of Disha Eye Hospitals, Dr. Debasish Bhattacharya is also distinguished practitioner and innovator in the field of Ophthalmology (a pioneer in SICS and Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery in West Bengal). He held the presidential position of All India Ophthalmological Society in the year 2015-2016. He has received many international and national Awards including the prestigious "Diploma Se otorga a" from the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida in 2010. He enjoys meeting and conversing with people.
Too many to list but the most notable ones are:
Degree of Doctor: DO, M.B.B.S
Dr. Jaydip Bhattacharya joined Disha Eye Hospital Sheoraphuly as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in September 2006. His areas of interests are Glaucoma and Cataract. He also has many other interests like football, Bengali Literature, music and gardening.
Degree of Doctor: MS
Cataract, Glaucoma, Oculoplasty and General Ophthalmology (finds the latter the most challenging)
Dr. Tushar Kanti Hazra started joint practice with Dr. Debasish Bhattacharya in Barrackpore in 1996 and then joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Barrackpore in May 1997 and is one of the founder members. He is now Executive Director, Disha Eye Hospitals, Barrackpore and Sheoraphuly branches. He is a Consultant in Cataract, General Ophthalmology, Glaucoma (Head of the Department, Sheoraphuly) and Oculoplasty. Between 1997 and 2007, he set up and established the General Ophthalmology, Glaucoma and Oculoplasty clinics at Disha, Barrackpore and Sheoraphuly. He feels that he has gained invaluable experience and knowledge by seeing innumerable patients and interacting with his colleagues at Disha Eye Hospitals. He wants to pass on the benefits of all this experience to patients by providing scientifically advanced, honest eye care service at affordable rates. He also enjoys reading, travelling and performing social service especially with Ramakrishna Mission.
Degree of Doctor: MD, DNB, FRCS
Cornea and Eye Banking
Degree of Doctor: DNB (Opthalmology), Fellowship in Orbit and Oculoplasty, MBBS
Dr Joyeeta Das has vast experience in handling all kind of complicated Lacrimal (Tearduct) surgery like DCR, Ophthalmic Plastic reconstructive surgery like Ptosis, Lid tumor - reconstruction, Gold Weight Implantation, Orbit surgery for orbital fracture repair and Tumor (Orbitotomy)and cosmetic surgical procedure (Blepharoplasty). She is an expert in BOTOX treatment for various facial dystonias(Abnormal movements). Besides her specialty she is a skilled Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgeon.
She attended NRS Medical College, University of Calcutta as an undergraduate and received her MBBS degree. Subsequently, she did her postgraduate ophthalmology degree training in Rotary Narayana Nethralaya, Kolkata, and was awarded a Diplomate of National Board degree in ophthalmology. Following extensive training and Long Term Fellowship in Orbit And oculoplasty from Disha Eye Hospital, Kolkata she joined Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, MP as consultant and Head of the department, Orbit, and Oculoplasty in 2012 and Sankara Eye hospitals since 2014 to 2016. She was actively involved in teaching postgraduate and fellowship students.
She is a specialist Orbit and Oculoplastic surgeon with extensive clinical and surgical expertise in the field for over 8 years. Dr. Das joined Disha Eye Hospital in 2016 as a consultant Orbit and oculoplastic surgeon. She attended NRS Medical College, University of Calcutta as an undergraduate and received her MBBS degree. Subsequently, she did her postgraduate ophthalmology degree training in Rotary Narayana Nethralaya, Kolkata, and was awarded a Diplomate of National Board degree in ophthalmology. Following extensive training and Long Term Fellowship in Orbit And oculoplasty from Disha Eye Hospital, Kolkata she joined Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, MP as a consultant and Head of the department, Orbit, and Oculoplasty in 2012 and Sankara Eye hospitals since 2014 to 2016. She was actively involved in teaching postgraduate and fellowship students. To her credit, she has presented numerous papers, lectures in various national and international conferences. She has received Best lecture Award in Confluence-an International conference on-orbit and oculoplasty in 2013 held in Hyderabad.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, DO, DNB
For two years, worked at Sreerampore Walsh Super Speciality hospital, West Bengal, as a contractual specialist medical officer (ophthalmologist).
Degree of Doctor: MBBS,MS
Macular diseases and complex vitreoretina surgeries
Long-term fellowship from L.V Prasad Eye Hospital
She did her post-graduation in ophthalmology from Patna Medical College, Patna. She has also done long term fellowship from L.V. Prasad eye hospital, Hyderabad where she received extensive training in cataract surgery (phacoemulsification,) and medical and surgical treatment of Vitreoretinal diseases. Her areas of interest are diseases of macula and complex vitreoretinal surgeries. She is available for consultation at Disha eye hospital, Barrackpore. She is a member of BOS, AIOS, VRSI, and APVRS.
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Kushal Banerjee joined Disha Eye Hospitals Barrackpore since 1stJuly 2011 and then Durgapur as a Consultant Ophthalmologist since its inauguration on January 9th, 2012. His specialties are Cataract, Glaucoma, Oculoplasty and Comprehensive Ophthalmology.He also has varied interests for example, sports like cricket, football, badminton, tennis, listening to soothing music, watching good movies and holidaying especially in the hills. He is attached to disha burdwan, since opening, 17th July 2015.
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Manas Kumar Ghosh joined Disha Barrackpore in January 2001. Presently, Senior Consultant with Cataract, Glaucoma and Paediatric Cataract Clinics, he is one of the prime Phaco trainers in the Disha Eye Hospital.
Best Video award ( Glaucoma category)at ASCRS in 2011 held at San Diego
Degree of Doctor: MS
Dr. Mrinmoy Das joined Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore to become a Consultant in the Cornea, Paediatric and Phacoemulsification Services in September 2011. He also enjoys surfing the Net and watching movies.
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Mrinmoy Dey joined Disha Eye Hospitals Durgapur in January 2015 as a Consultant in Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Medical Retina.
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Mumtaz Alam joined Disha Eye Hospital, Sheoraphuly on April 1st, 2009 and is a Consultant in Glaucoma and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Services. His areas of interest are Cataract (Phacoemulsification & SICS), Glaucoma, Oculoplasty, and Cornea especially LASIK.
Degree of Doctor: MS, MRCOpth
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Nipam Jyoti Das joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Teghoria and Sheoraphulyon 14/08/2015 as a Consultant in Cataract, Glaucoma and Medical Retina. He also likes gardening and travelling.
Degree of Doctor: MS
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Padmawati Bhattacharya is associated with Disha Eye Hospital,Durgapur from 2015 as Consultant Ophthalmologist. Prior to this she was working as Consultant at Shroff Eye Hospital, Delhi.
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
MS from RIO Gauhati in 2007
MBBS from Silchar Medical College in 2003
Fellowship in Anterior Segment and Cataract from Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai in 2010
Additional training programs in Glaucoma from Aravind
Consultant in Greater Lions Eye Hospital in 2010
Doing phaco and glaucoma surgery since 2009 & joined Disha Eye Hospital in 2017
Degree of Doctor: DO,MBBS
Dr. Partha Mandal is the Chief Medical Officer, Disha Eye Hospitals & Research Centre, Durgapur since its inception on January 9th, 2012. His specialties are Glaucoma, Ocular Immunology & Uveitis as well as Neuro-Ophthalmology. He has clinical and research interest especially in Congenital Glaucoma, Secondary Glaucoma, Non- infectious uveitis and optic atrophy.
Degree of Doctor: DO,MBBS
Dr. Partha Pratim Pal joined Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore in September 2006. Since then he is a Consultant in Medical Ophthalmology with a special interest in Glaucoma.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS(Cal),DOMS, DNB
Degree of Doctor: MBBS; MS; DNB; FRCS(Glasg)
Dr. Prashant Kr. Singhal joined Disha Eye Hospital in January 2005 and then Disha Eye Hospital Sheoraphuly (Hooghly) since its inception in September 2006. He handles the Cataract, Glaucoma, Corneal and LASIK Services.
Degree of Doctor: DNB
Degree of Doctor: MS Ophthalmology
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, DO, FICO (UK), MRCS (Edinburg)
Dr. Rajdip Biswas joined Disha Eye Hospitals Durgapur and Barrackpore on October 1st 2012. His specialties are Cataract and Medical Retina. He enjoys spending time on his computer.
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Rashmi Gupta joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Barrackpore in June 2005 as a Consultant in the Cornea Department.
Degree of Doctor: M.D, M.B.B.S.
Dr. Sabita Katoch joined Disha Eye Hospitals on July 1st, 2005 as a Consultant in the Oculoplasty Department. She performs surgeries for cataract (Phacoemulsification and SICS), squint, lid abnormalities, pterygia and Dacrycysotorhinostomies (DCRs) as well as Laser DCRs. Her areas of special interest are Oculoplastics, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Tumours.
Degree of Doctor: DO(CAL), MS, MBBS
Degree of Doctor: DO, MBBS
First Prize in Scientific Category in European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), 2015
Dr.B.K.Mitra Memorial Award for best paper in OSWB.
Smt Sovabati Das Ghosh Memorial Award for Best Video in OSWB.
Murali Dhar Sengupta Memorial Award for Best Video in Kolkata Academy of Ophthalmology.
Degree of Doctor: DO, M.B.B.S, FRCS
Dr. Santanu Mandal joined Disha Eye Hospitals in January 2004 as a Consultant in Vitreo- Retina and Uvea. His special interests are Vitreo- Retina and Uvea. He loves reading.
Degree of Doctor: MFCO, DOMS, MBBS
Dr. Santanu Mitra joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Barrackpore in November 2002 as Anterior Segment and Oculoplasty Surgeon. Apart from looking after the super-specialty Oculoplasty Clinic, he also sees General Ophthalmology patients in the OPD and performs all types of Cataract and Pterygium surgeries.
Degree of Doctor: M.D, M.B.B.S.
Dr. Saptorshi Majumdar joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Barrackpore in April 2014 as a Consultant in Vitreo- Retina.
Degree of Doctor: DO,MBBS
Phacoemulsification, Glaucoma Surgeries, Pterygium surgery, Intravitreal injections
Dr. Saswata Biswas joined Disha Eye Hospital Barrackpore in 2002 and performed thousands of phacoemulsification surgeries there. He was transferred to Mourigram Branch as Cataract and Glaucoma Consultant when it started operating in August 2014. He has experience in LASIK and refractive surgeries also. He loves trekking in the Himalayas and bird watching. ICLEP training, LVPEI, Hyderabad Short training course in Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai
Presented papers and surgical videos in national and international forums (OSWB, AIOC, ASCRS)
Free Paper ASCRS San Francisco 2013
Surgical Video ASCRS San Diego 2015
Free Paper and Surgical video in AIOC 2012 and AIOC 2014
Degree of Doctor: DO,MBBS,MS
Dr. Saumendra Nath Ghose joined Disha Eye Hospital, Sheoraphuly in January 2013. He loves photography and watching movies.
1st prize in Glaucoma quiz at Annual conference in Glaucoma Society of India.2012
1st prize in Glaucoma quiz at Annual conference of AIOS.2015.
Recipient of Dr.Jogendranath Chatterjee memorial award of OSWB 2016
Runner up in Photography competition in annual conference of AIOS 2017
Degree of Doctor: M.B.B.S, M.S
Best paper in " Free paper on cataract " in 41st MPSOS conference 2017, Gwalior.
Degree of Doctor: DO,MBBS
Dr, Shibaprasad Pal joined Disha Eye Hospitals in January 2004. He is a Consultant and performs cataract surgery (both Phacoemulsification and SICS). His special interest is Glaucoma. Writing poems, short stories and dramas are his passion. His first book, named "Dasher Disha", contains poems and short stories on Disha's doctors and patients.
Degree of Doctor: DOMS
Phaco and Cornea
DOMS, Fellowship in Cornea
Degree of Doctor: DNB, MBBS
Dr. Shyamashree Sil joined as a Consultant in Disha Eye Hospitals, Barrackpore in January 2010 and her area of special interest is Glaucoma.
Degree of Doctor: DNB, DO, MBBS
Dr. Smriti Sonthalia joined Disha Eye Hospital, Durgapur since its inception in January 2012. Her specialty is Glaucoma and Cataract.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, MS, DNB
OSWB K.P.Roy Award for best free paper (in under 40 category) 2016
AIOS ARC 3rd prize for PG thesis competition, Jaipur 2017
OSWB Satya Rani Hazra Award for best free paper in Community Ophthalmology Session 2018
Video featured in American Academy of Ophthalmology – ONE Network 2018
Best of Session for free paper at World Ophthalmology Conference, Barcelona, 2018
Best of IJO Award 2019 for prominent article in IJO
Best of Session paper (Cornea) American Academy Ophthalmology Conference 2020
B.K.Mitra Award (Best Paper OSWB 2019)
Anadi Bhusan Award (Best Paper OSWB 2019)
Achievement Award from American Academy of Ophthalmology
Degree of Doctor: MS, DO, MBBS
Dr. Soma Mandal joined Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore from December 2011 and then Durgapur right from its inauguration on 9th January, 2012 as Senior Consultant in Glaucoma Services, Low Vision Aids and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Services.
Degree of Doctor: DNB, MBBS
Dr. Somak Mazumdar has been with Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore as a Vitreo- Retina Consultant since March 2009. He also attends our Sinthi branch now. He enjoys traveling, writing travelogues (published in Bhramon), Photography, Philately and Numismatics.
Degree of Doctor: DNB, DOMS, DNB 1, FCLI, MBBS
Dr. Sougata Basu joined Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore on February 1st, 2010. His special interest is in Cataract, Anterior Segment, and Oculoplasty.
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Dr. Soumen Mondal joined Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore on March 15 th , 2014. He is a Vitreo-Retinal Consultant.
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, MS, FVRS, FICO(Retina), FAICO (Vitreo-Retina)
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, D.O, DNB, FMRF, FICO
Cataract Surgery, Anterior segment trauma, Squint, Pediatric & Neuro- ophthalmology.
Dr. Subhajit Bhattacharya is associated with Disha Eye Hospitals, Howrah, (previously known as Drishti Eye Foundation), since May 2021 as a consultant. He has previously worked as a pediatric & neuro-ophthalmologist and a cataract surgeon for three years at the prestigious Sitapur Eye Hospital, Uttar Pradesh.
He is a passionate musician and has a degree in music "Sangeet Vibhakar".
He enjoys singing and playing the guitar.
Degree of Doctor: MS
Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology/ Oculoplasty, and Glaucoma.
Dr. Subhendu Das joined Disha Eye Hospitals in January 2012. His special interests are Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology// Oculoplasty, and Glaucoma. He is available for consultation at both our Sheoraphuly and Durgapur branches. He loves cricket and playing the guitar.
Phacoemulsification trainer in International society of manual small incision cataract surgeons.
Degree of Doctor: M.D, M.B.B.S.
Vitreo- Retinal
DR. SUBHENDU KUMAR BORAL, MBBS, M.D (AllMS,New Delhi)-in 2000, D.N.B (NewDelhi) – in 2001. Fellow Vitreoretina(2002). Joined in Disha Eye Hospitals Pvt Ltd in 2002. Member, American Society of Retina Specialists. Presently a Vitreo-retinal consultant and trainer in vitreoretinal surgeries in Disha Eye Hospitals Pvt Ltd (Since 2002). His special area of interest in all shorts of complicated vitreo-retinal surgeries including diabetic retinal disorders, retinal detachments, macular & sub macular surgeries.
National Awards
1) Best Free Paper (K.P.Roy Award) in state conference(2008), India
2) Best Paper (B.K.Mitra Award ) in the state conference(2010), India
3) C.S Reshmi Award for Best Video in All India Ophthalmic Conference 2010.
4) Best video award in Delhi Ophthalmic Society 2011, India
5) Best paper in Retina vitreous session in annual national conference 2012, India
6) Best video award in Kolkata Academy of Ophthalmology 2013, India
7) Best video award in Vitreo Retina Society of India (VRSI) in 2015
8) Best video award in State Platinum Jubilee Conference, 2018.
International awards :
1)Best Video Award in EURETINA 2009 , Nice, France,
2)Best Video Award in EURETINA 2010, Paris, France
3)"Honor Award" from American Society of Retina Specialists ,2015
4)Senior Honor Award from American Society of Retina Specialists in 2017
5) Rhett Buckler Award for Best Video Film Festival, ASRS, Boston. 2017
6) Best (First prize) Video Award in EURETINA 2017 , Barcelona, Spain.
Participation in state & national conferences :
1)Presented paper multiple times in a state & national conferences
2)Presented Instructional Courses multiple times in state and national conferences as Chief instructor
3)Invited guest speaker in various state and national conferences
4) Performed live retinal surgery in multiple podiums.
Participation in International conferences:
Presented papers several times in annual conferences organized by European Society of
Retina Specialists (EURETINA) and American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Chaired as Moderator in European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA).
Presented instructional course as Chief Instructor in American Society of Retina Specialist
(ASRS) on Diabetic Vitreous Surgeries.
Presented oral free paper presentation for multiple times in ASRS.
Presentation in surgical pannel discussion in "Dislocated IOLs Managements" and
"Macular hole symposium" in American Society of Retina Specialist (ASRS).
Invited speaker in Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Taiwan and Asia Pacific Vitreo
Retinal Surgery, Kualalumpur.
Represented Vitreo Retina Society of India as an "Invited speaker" on the "World Retina
Day" in EURETINA, Barcelona and Paris.
Publications :
1) Published a surgical video atlas "Jaypee's video atlas on Minimally Invasive Vitreo
retinal Surgeries – Basic & Beyond" ( CHIEF AUTHOR )
Study of risk factors in graft infection- in British Journal of Ophthalmogy 2001.
"Oh! I find the way.I can create retinal detachment"….Gnathostomata spinigerum-
Published in Video Journal of Vitreo Retina (VJVR), a peer reviewed video journal.
"Retina & Vitreous surgery – A practical guide to theory, practice and management"
– Published a text book with video atlas on surgical vitreoretina (Editor-in -Chief with Dr. Suber S Huang as guest co-author)
Boral S.K., Das A, Sinha T.K, Chakraborty D. New Innovative Approaches for Difficult
Retained Intraocular Foreign Bodies. Ophthalmologica. 2018;240:179–180
Boral S.K., Das A, Sinha T.K. A Novel Standardised Reproducible Method to Calculate
the Area of Internal Limiting Membrane Peeled intra-operatively in Macular Hole Surgery
by Using a Video Overlay – A Long-term study in cases of Idiopathic Macular Holes.
Indian J Ophthalmol. 2020 Jan; 68(1) : 157-161.
Long term clinical outcomes of sub macular blood removal with isolated autologous RPE-
Choroid patch graft transplantation in long standing large sized sub macular hematomas –
an Indian experience.. Indian J Ophthalmology 2020
A simple modified way of glueless sutureless scleral fixation of IOL – a retrospective case series – American Journal of Ophthalmology 2020. And many more as a co-author…
Degree of Doctor: MS, MBBS
Won KP Roy Memorial Award in 2004 (Best Paper award in State Conference)
Degree of Doctor: MD, DNB, MRCOpth
Degree of Doctor: MBBS, DO, DNB, MNAMS, [FICO2(UK)]
Phaco Surgery, Glaucoma, Uvea and Medical Retina, Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Degree of Doctor: MS,DNB, MBBS
Cataract , Cornea
Dr. Suman Ghosh joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Behala since its inauguration on 21/10/13. He practiced Ophthalmology privately from 2001 to 2013. He enjoys listening to music.
Degree of Doctor: M.B.B.S, M.S
Cataract, Refractive surgery, Glaucoma
Degree of Doctor: MS, DO, MBBS
Dr. Sumit Choudhury joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Barrackpore in February 2004 as a Consultant in the Glaucoma Services. He loves meeting and conversing with people.
Degree of Doctor: DNB, MS, MBBS
Dr. Sumitro Saha joined Disha Eye Hospitals, Barrackpore in March 2005 as a Consultant in the Cataract and Medical Retina Services. He makes regular academic presentations in Ophthalmology Conferences like AIOC, ESCRS, and EURETINA
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Degree of Doctor: M.B.B.S, M.S
Cataract, Refractive surgery, Glaucoma


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Iceland in winter! Ridiculous, right? Not at all! Iceland is very charming in winter and offers a unique scenery. And a very long night just in case you want to be a northern lights spectator! The low sun also sets the perfect canvas for every photographer: golden hour all day long!
Since we've only been for few days and due to the road conditions in combination with our car we stayed in the Reykjavík area. You can easily spend a day at the Blue Lagoon, especially if you care for some relaxation time. With a much tighter schedule you could still do Þingvellir (including Almannagjá), Geysir and Gullfoss (a.k.a. the golden circle) even on a short winter's day. One easy day in Reykjavík and another one driving around Hvalfjörður completed our brief Iceland endeavor:
The Blue Lagoon is a popular destination for arriving or departing guests because of its proximity to the airport. Undoubtedly a mandatory item on your itinerary but be prepared for an exorbitant charge. Whereas the water itself, heated up by a lava stream and rich in minerals is a natural wonder, the Blue Lagoon is not–it's manmade.
Reykjavík is a lovely little northern city with tons of bars and cafés that serve excellent freshly brewed coffee. The major landmarks are Akrafjall and Esja, two mountains north of the city that paint a wonderful panorama, especially when covered with snow. Other must-sees are the Lutheran church Hallgrimskirkja and the little bit over four year old concert hall Harpa, home of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Unfortunately the church was closed though otherwise announced.
Watching northern lights can be as convenient as looking out of the window or walking in front of your hotel. We were lucky two times and got an easy view! It pretty much comes down to sun activity and whether or not the sky is overcast but of course there is a more scientific approach to that as well. The good thing is you easily find out both: I'm sure you have a trusted weather site or app and concerning sun activity I point you towards aurora-service.eu. We sighted impressive northern lights every single clear night! Besides the easy view we also went for the classy experience and got out in the dark for the spectacular! Dress really warm and bring a blanket.
We only saw relatively little of the island but I still would say that the golden circle represents Iceland in a nutshell. Within a day you will easily be able to enjoy three highlights: Þingvellir national park is a place of historical, cultural and geological relevance; due to the shortness of daylight hours we focused solely on the geological aspect and walked through Almannagjá, the rift valley where Europe and North America part with a celerity of 2.5 centimeters per year.
Secondly, we went to see a few eruptions of Strokkur, a smaller geyser which is located right next to its eponym Geysir. Whereas Geysir is active only every now and then, Strokkur erupts approximately every ten minutes. Iceland is also known for its waterfalls so lastly we drove to the nearby Gullfoss. We only stayed for a few minutes because of the biting cold.
On our last day we were looking for an unhurried short trip and just decided to drive around Hvalfjörður, a fjord right north of Reykjavík. In Akranes, which we reached on scenic route 47, we wanted to hang out at a café for a while but even on the second day of Christmas everything was closed but a gas station. Going back to our hotel was a quick drive below the sea through Hvalfjörður tunnel.
If you plan a once in your lifetime trip, early October and late March are probably the best choices because you have an ample amount of dark hours for observing the aurora borealis and enough daylight to enjoy the land. Also the weather is supposed to be quite stable and it's not that crowded. Plus driving is a lot easier on ice-free roads. Anyway, experiencing long nights and days is an experience on its own. So if you have the chance, go twice!
Check out the photo stream!
The cover photo shows the aurora borealis, the bright spot on the bottom left is Reykjavík's light pollution and the Image Peace Tower which is the light beam escaping the city glow.


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Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Little Boots takes scenic route to second album
Jack Featherstone, Max ParsonsAt long last, Little Boots is finally ready to let the follow-up to 2009's Hands out of the studio and into the world. I don't think anyone – not even Victoria Hesketh – expected it to be almost four years between debut and follow-up, but according to Spin, it took her that long to find the sweet spot between being the "proper songs" she wanted to write and the disco dance floor bangers she was expected to.
Still, her fans have been able to accompany her on that journey of discovery as she's been releasing new songs intermittently since late 2011 as sort of signposts of the journey; two of those three already-previewed tracks will appear on the new record – entitled Nocturnes – when it's released on May 7. Details on the release can be had at Billboard and the first official single from it is available to hear via free download or watch via video.
Some might argue – and perhaps correctly – that Little Boots didn't deliver on the massive hype that accompanied her BBC Sound of 2009 win, but there's no arguing that Hands was a very solid album of catchy electro-pop and if Nocturnes offers more of the same, then we're all better off.
MP3: Little Boots – "Motorway"
MP3: Little Boots – "Every Night I Say A Prayer"
Stream: Little Boots – "Superstitious Heart"
Stream: Little Boots – "Shake"
Video: Little Boots – "Motorway"
Drowned In Sound, Billboard, MTV Hive, Consequence Of Sound, and NPR talk to Johnny Marr about going solo; The Messenger came out this week and he brings The Healers to The Phoenix on April 27.
CBC Music has an interview and The Alternate Side a session with Palma Violets, whose debut 180 is out this week and streamable at NME. They play Lee's Palace on May 3.
Stream: Palma Violets / 180
Spin is streaming the whole of Mogwai's just-released soundtrack for French zombie television series Les Revenants, and keeping on topic, Stuart Braithwaite offers The Guardian his five favourite undead bits of cinema.
Stream: Mogwai / Les Revenants
The Guardian interviews Thom Yorke about Atoms For Peace, whose debut AMOK is out this week.
Spin and CBC Music talk to Kate Nash about her latest Girl Talk, which is also streaming in whole at the CBC and from which a new vide was just released. The album is out March 5 and she brings it to The Horseshoe on March 15.
Video: Kate Nash – "3AM"
Stream: Kate Nash / Girl Talk
The Line Of Best Fit, The Quietus, and Stereogum talk to Robyn Hitchcock about his new record Love From London, out March 5.
Today in David Bowie: The Guardian compiles a profile of the Thin White Duke based on the recollections of those who've known him from childhood through today, Mr. Porter offers a guide to Bowie style through the years, NME crows about getting an exclusive cover photo, and Rolling Stone learns more about the Next Day sessions from drummer Zack Alford and guitarist Gerry Leonard. The album arrives March 12 and oh yeah the video for the second single from it is out now.
Video: David Bowie – "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)"
eMusic solicits a list of favourite sophomore albums from Veronica Falls, who are too modest to include their own Waiting For Something To Happen on the list. They play The Garrison on March 12.
Crack has a feature piece on Daughter, whose debut If You Leave is out March 18 in the UK and April 30 in North America. They play The Great Hall on May 7.
The Telegraph has not one but two interviews and NPR a World Cafe session with Richard Thompson, who opens for Emmylou Harris at Massey Hall on March 22.
eMusic and The Scottish Sun interview Frightened Rabbit, who've a new video from Pedestrian Verse to show off. They play The Phoenix on March 31.
Video: Frightened Rabbit – "Backyard Skulls"
Spinner and The Independent have features and Yours Truly a video session with Jessie Ware, whose Devotion gets a North American release on April 2 and plays The Opera House on April 6.
DIY has the details of Charli XCX's long-overdue debut album; True Romance is due out on April 15. MTV Hive also has an interview with the artist, who will be in town at the Sound Academy on May 23 opening for Marina & The Diamonds.
Art Brut will sum up their career thus far with the release of a double-disc best-of/rarities compilation entitled – of course – Top Of The Pops. It's out April 16.
Still Corners have announced details of their second album, entitled Strange Pleasures, out May 7, and based on the second sample – "Fireflies" was released as a single last Fall – it will not be Creatures On An Hour part two. At all.
MP3: Still Corners – "Berlin Lovers"
Spin has an interview and The Line Of Best Fit an acoustic session with Foals. They are at The Kool Haus on May 11.
The Wedding Present might be getting attention mostly for their Hit Parade recital tour, but they've also just put out a new video from last year's Valentina. There's also an interview at The New Zealand Herald.
Video: The Wedding Present – "Mystery Date"
Pitchfork has premiered the new video from Bat For Lashes, taken from The Haunted Man.
Video: Bat For Lashes – "Lillies"
The Line Of Best Fit reports that The Big Pink is now officially a solo project for Robbie Furze, with Milo Cordell opting to leave the band. If you're not sure which was which, if you've ever seen The Big Pink live then Cordell was the one you never noticed.


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Yes, so sue me, you dumb, fat motherph—ker. I have dared to express the opinion that you are nothing but a dumb suit who has been discombobulated by the popular "narrative" about the "Coronavirus".
Yes, I think you're a dumb sack of shit, and you are responsible for countless deaths, and countless more hours of time denied at the end of a love-one's life.
Yes, you're gonna burn in hell, but not before we're done with you. By not standing up to the criminal echelons including Justin 'Little Stalin' Trudea, Christia "Fuck Puppet" Freeland, "Dr Tram" Tam, and countless other minions.
But you, you coulda stopped it; instead, you got drunk on the authoritarian powers conferred upon you by the "Declaration of Emergency". You are our duly elected gatekeeper, ..and you failed us, you sorry fat sack of shit.
We're coming for you fucker; legally and lawfully, we're gonna enforce the Rule of Law on your sorry, fat, lard-ass. So, sue me, you big fat bitch. I'm waiting for your Notice.


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Following the discovery of $54 million in surplus state parks funds, California Gov. Jerry Brown pledged Aug. 3 to work with the California State Legislature to direct millions of dollars in state funds to keep parks open, fix serious park maintenance problems and match donor contributions.
"Much remains to be done to keep our parks open," Brown said in a statement. "The disclosure that the parks department had millions in additional revenues is mixed – it's better to have more money than less, but it's totally unacceptable for parks personnel to squirrel away public funds. I extend my deepest appreciation for the donors who have come to the aid of our parks in this time of need. I ask for their patience as we take all necessary steps to make sure this never happens again."
According to a news release, Brown called for the $20 million from the State Parks and Recreation Fund (SPRF) to be used to:
– Make critically needed maintenance fixes to keep parks from closing – for example, fixing water and waste treatment facilities that, if left as-is, will cause park closures.
– Establish a matching fund for contributions, so that donors know every dollar they give will go further.
The State Parks and Recreation Fund is one-time funding that can only be used for one-time costs. The governor is also seeking a $10 million appropriation from Proposition 84 funds for immediate maintenance projects.
"We are grateful for our generous, committed donors. I can't thank them enough," said California Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird. "The good news is we will have more to spend on parks this year. The bad news is the problem is much bigger than that. State parks will still have over $1 billion in deferred maintenance and ongoing costs."
To ensure more sound and accountable financial reporting, the Department of Finance is requiring all departments to follow new procedures to reconcile and confirm balances between the Controller's Office and the governor's budget. In addition to implementing these new procedures, the Department of Finance's Office of State Audits and Evaluations is conducting a thorough audit of all parks fiscal actions.
Investigations into the parks funds are ongoing. On July 20, the California Natural Resources Agency announced that the parks department had not reported $20 million in the State Parks and Recreation Fund, and $34 million in the Off-Highway Vehicle Fund, to the Department of Finance. The attorney general launched an investigation at the request of Brown, who ordered a full parks department audit by the Department of Finance. The governor also accepted the resignation of then-Parks Director Ruth Coleman, appointed a new acting interim director and directed the dismissal of three senior parks employees.
Of the $54 million total, $20 million is eligible for appropriation by the Legislature for management, protection, planning and acquisition.


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Coach: The Pat Burns Story- By Rosie DiManno
Pat Burns was one of the great NHL coaches. He worked with the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils, and seemed always to enjoy instant success. He capped his extraordinary career by coaching the New Jersey Devils to a Stanley Cup victory in 2003. Cancer--his third bout--finally claimed him in 2010, aged 58.
Rosie DiManno, who knew Burns well, has written a revealing, exhilarating and heartfelt account of his life: his childhood as a fatherless, solitary male surrounded by many women, his years as a police officer, his glorious coaching career and his long and characteristically valiant ending.
Coach is both the first major biography of Burns and one that, with its revelations, personal insights and riveting prose, is--like the man himself--sure to be both controversial and hard to beat. Rosie DiManno knew, liked and admired Burns, and in the writing of this book has interviewed many, many people from every stage of his life. She is not blind to his less endearing qualities, but seeks to explain them.
DiManno reveals a man of contradictions--gruff and crude, bullying and sentimental, and easily wounded. She shows, moreover, a man of hockey. The Burns who rode motorcycles, dressed like a cowboy, and sweet-talked the ladies was, says DiManno, a self-creation. His one indisputable, true talent was for coaching hockey. He was a pure coach.
DiManno tells a compelling story and helps us to understand a complex man, one who gave little of himself to the public and yet whose funeral was a spectacle. How did that happen? Who was Pat Burns? Rosie DiManno, who witnessed much of the story, has the answers.
Hardcover/Very Good


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Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium funding that is received by the school annually is used to improve pupil attainment and to help overcome any barriers to learning in order to close the gap and give pupils the very best chance to go on to be successful learners later in life. Qualification for this funding is dependent on a number of things – if you would like any further information or think that your child might qualify, please do contact the school office and let us know.
Find out more about how we use our Pupil Premium Funding below.


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Looking for stunning, stylish surfaces to uplift your home? It can be tough to choose between plush carpeting and natural hardwood - but each has unique benefits that make them popular choices.
Let's start with carpet, a beloved option that outsells all other flooring options in the US. Families adore cozy carpeted rooms for making memories, and the best carpet for your home depends on several factors. Nylon carpet is an excellent option for active households thanks to its reliable stain resistance and durability. Polyester carpet fibers combine style, value, and even sustainability for an eco-friendly choice. Triexta fiber is a game-changing carpet option that creates incredibly stain-resistant and durable carpets. And if you're looking for indoor-outdoor carpeting, Olefin fiber boasts exceptional moisture and stain resistance.
For those seeking timeless style and durability, hardwood flooring is a popular investment that can even boost a home's resale value. With a range of gorgeous stains, finishes, species, lengths, and widths, hardwood planks can capture any aesthetic from coastal to country, rustic to modern. Natural beauty and visible grain make hardwood floors a cherished choice, providing strength and timeless design to any home. And with the advent of engineered hardwood flooring, homeowners have even more options to choose from - bringing the possibility of wood floors to areas that were once considered less than ideal for hardwood. As designers and homeowners alike demand wider, longer plank formats, manufacturers are finding new inspiration to develop fresh, new hardwood styles.
When it comes to whether carpet or hardwood will be most appropriate for your home, the answer will depend on factors such as kids, pets, the rooms in question, budget, and installation requirements. Without further ado, let's dive into both flooring options and examine how they can best serve your household. Below are the pros and cons of each flooring type:
Replacing Carpet with Hardwood: What to Know
When you do switch to hardwood flooring, you will have the ability to refinish planks when needed, keeping them shining radiantly while also protecting the floor against damage. Home Advisor lists the average cost of refinishing a 15x15 room in the range of $340 to $900, costing anywhere from $1.50 to $4.00 per square foot. With proper love and care over the years, refinishing your hardwood floors can erase damage from scratches and fading.
If you live in a warm climate, it is important to consider how humidity can affect your wood floors when switching from carpet. As the temperature outside increases, the amount of water vapor in the air increases and inevitably comes inside our homes. Air conditioning and dehumidifiers can help evaporate the humidity of the air indoors, but if unaccounted for, swelling, expanding and contracting, warping, cupping, and cracking of your planks can occur. High degrees of seasonal change may mean that engineered hardwood would be a better fit to resist humidity and the presence of moisture.
When your hardwood floors are finally installed, you can add the pops of warmth, softness, and cushion that you had with carpet by using throw rugs, area rugs, and runners.
When you are ready to receive a carpet or hardwood cost estimate, you can submit a Free Estimate Request Form to your local Carpet One Floor & Home store and begin creating your new favorite rooms!
Thank you for contacting Carpet One Floor & Home. Your local flooring expert will reach out to you regarding your inquiry.


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Liberal Democrat Blog of the Year 2014
"Well written, funny and wistful" - Paul Linford; "He is indeed the Lib Dem blogfather" - Stephen Tall
"Jonathan Calder holds his end up well in the competitive world of the blogosphere" - New Statesman
"A prominent Liberal Democrat blogger" - BBC Radio 4 Today; "One of my favourite blogs" - Stumbling
and Mumbling; "Charming and younger than I expected" - Wartime Housewife
Friday, July 02, 2010
The new Kingdom Hall in Market Harborough
4 comments:
- Nicolas said...
Ugly dull gets replaced with plain dull
- 02 July, 2010 21:40
- Chris Matthews said...
Yes there isn't any architectural merit here I'm afriad. I think I prefer the Primitive Methodist Church in Lowdham. Judging from the housing development at the back (from the previous photo), is it fair to suggest that town planning doesn't get much of say in this part of town?
- 02 July, 2010 23:03
Competent bricklaying on a dull shed.
- 04 July, 2010 07:22
- Jonathan Calder said...
The land behind the chapel is old railway land - more or less the point were the lines to Rugby and Northampton (both long closed) diverged. So it was a prime candidate for infill development.
- 04 July, 2010 11:48


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Underwater Cities + Promo cards
Delicious Games edition
In Underwater Cities, which takes about 30-45 minutes per player, players represent the most powerful brains in the world, brains nominated due to the overpopulation of Earth to establish the best and most livable underwater areas possible.
The main principle of the game is card placement. Three colored cards are placed along the edge of the main board into 3 x 5 slots, which are also colored. Ideally players can place cards into slots of the same color. Then they can take both actions and advantages: the action depicted in the slot on the main board and also the advantage of the card. Actions and advantages can allow players to intake raw materials; to build and upgrade city domes, tunnels and production buildings such as farms, desalination devices and laboratories in their personal underwater area; to move their marker on the initiative track (which is important for player order in the next turn); to activate the player's "A-cards"; and to collect cards, both special ones and basic ones that allow for better decision possibilities during gameplay.
All of the nearly 220 cards — whether special or basic — are divided into four types according to the way and time of use. Underwater areas are planned to be double-sided, giving players many opportunities to achieve VPs and finally win.
- Kieli
- Englanti
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Devotion Is a Prerequisite for Realization
Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami , 2012-12-21
Acquire, cultivate and perfect devotion to God before sitting to meditate. Meditation is intense, dynamic when approached in its depth. Theism leads us into Monism, realizing our inner Oneness with God. [commentary on Self and Samadhi]
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Good morning everyone.
Going to read for a few minutes from our most recent book: "Self and Samadhi."
"To attain even the permission to perform yoga one must have the grace of Lord Ganesha and the grace of Lord Murugan. Lord Murugan is the God of the kundalini, of the advanced yogic practices. Unfoldment all happens within the kundalini and the chakras within our subtle bodies. Once a profound relationship is developed with Lord Murugan, then with the guru's permission and guidance, true yoga may commence. Otherwise no matter how long one sits in meditation, no matter how hard one tries, it is just sitting, it is just trying. There is no fire there, no shakti, no power, no change. It is the Gods who control the fire and at this stage help the devotee immensely, bringing him closer and closer to the supreme God, Siva. Quite often the yogi in his deep internalized state may see in vision the feet or form of God Siva before he begins to blend into the mind of God Siva, called Satchidananda. It is God and Gods in form that help us to find the formless God."
The idea there is quite distinct from how meditation is taught in many places today by many teachers. In the Patanjali's Yoga Sutras he uses the term Ishwara Pranidhana. In our own Niyamas it's Ishwara Pujana. So it means roughly the same thing. Pranidhana means devotion to God and pujana means of course doing puja. So we acquire devotion to God. And in Patanjali's system that's part of the second step. The asanas come as the third step. So even before we've learned how to sit, do various postures, we're supposed to cultivate devotion to God, right? In the traditional system.
But how many modern teachers of meditation focus on that? Perfect your devotion of God before you even bother to sit to meditate. That's basically what the system says, otherwise, there'll be no fire; it won't work. You'll just be sitting. In Gurudeva's approach to meditation, say it the other way: In some approaches to meditation it's used simply as a way of calming down, being quiet. When you sit to meditate it's almost like having a time-out for your child. You know, let's quiet down here. You got all excited. Let's quiet down; let's be calm. Well of course, if you're not calm that's good. But that's not supposed to be the sum-total of meditation. It's supposed to be a dynamic state. As Gurudeva says it's very intense, very dynamic when it's approached in its depth in a performed way.
Therefore, what I'm pointing out is even the classic Patanjali's Yoga System is a form of Monistic Theism. It's a form of Theism, worshiping, cultivating devotion which leads us into Monism or realizing our inner Oneness with God. Part of the traditional system; it gets left out these days.
So, thank you very much.
Aum Namah Sivaya
Have a wonderful day.


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Photos: China's Chongqing, Somewhere Between 'Utopia and Reality' [Interview]
In 2009, Bo Wang, a U.S.-based visual artist originally from Chongqing, China, returned to his hometown to embark on a nostalgic photography project intended to capture the rapid change occurring in the fast-growing megacity. Wang captured the change, but in doing so the nostalgia soon wore off. The result is Heteroscapes, a stark, mesmerizing portrait of a conflicted city.
Wang, 29, currently based in Brooklyn, New York, is a research fellow at Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations. He spoke to Asia Blog by email.
You call your collection "heteroscapes." What does that mean?
The title "Heteroscapes" was inspired by Michel Foucault's concept of heterotopia, referring to the alternative space between utopia and reality. For me, contemporary Chinese landscapes are not only evidence of constant renovations, they also embody collective delusions of a changing society.
What impression of Chongqing do you hope people will come away with after viewing your photos?
I consider Chongqing a place where deeply-rooted rural culture meets the most radical urbanization. It's also a very typical Chinese inland city with its own unique take on Western-style modernitym, which can look strange to an outsider's eye. When I started this landscape project in 2009, it had been nine years since I left Chongqing. I was inevitably nostalgic. However, the nostalgia easily failed when I confronted the reality — there was always something to puncture my optimistic mood, which brought me to situations more complicated than I ever expected. I hope the viewers could recognize the sense of failure by contemplating the seemingly nostalgic landscapes.
In your photos we see the old and the new, the crumbling and the under-construction. What was it like living in Chongqing during this period of tremendous change?
Interestingly enough, when I was little, I took changes for granted. I was born in the early 1980s, and grew up in the '90s. That was when radical changes were happening. But it all seemed so natural to me, and I would expect them to accelerate forever. It is only in recent years, when I look back, that I realize what a time of tremendous and pervasive changes it was.
What's the story behind the Statue of Liberty on the lake in one of your photos?
The Statue of Liberty replica sits in Chongqing's Shaping Park, where there are other fantastic replicas like Mount Rushmore and Sydney Opera House and more. In the early 1990s, theme parks popped up throughout China. There are a lot like that. I guess they really symbolized the society's optimistic attitude to embrace Western modernization at the beginning of economic boom in early '90s. However, many of those theme parks were later discarded due to an inability to sustain tourists' interests. Last September when I visited again, I could no longer find the Sydney Opera House replica.
Chongqing has been very much in the international headlines recently. As a native of the city, how has the news swirling around the Bo Xilai scandal made you feel?
In summer 2009 when I worked on the Heteroscapes project in Chongqing, I first heard about Bo Xilai's massive "red messages" campaign (he sent every cell phone in the city "red" texts, many of which were quotes from Mao Zedong). Some of my friends who work in government institutions (even colleges) said they needed to share a certain amount of those red messages every month. That's when I started to pay attention to this phenomenon.
I made an observational film about this red campaign later in 2010 and 2011, as my thesis project for my master's from the School of Visual Arts. What really struck me was the massive emotional connection many people felt toward the propaganda, even though much of it was very old fashioned.
It felt surreal and disorientating when I saw many scenes, like the spontaneous public performances that popped up everywhere. Sometimes they looked quite entertaining. But when thinking about the political context, it's hard to ignore the tension. Meanwhile, it was also hard to imagine that this outrageous campaign could end so suddenly and in such an abrupt way.


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Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision on Thursday of his company serving as a bulwark against rising isolationism, writing in a letter to users that the company's platform could be the "social infrastructure" for the globe.
In a 5,700-word manifesto, Zuckerberg, founder of the world's largest social network, quoted Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. president during the country's 19th century Civil War known for his eloquence, and offered a philosophical sweep that was unusual for a business magnate.
Zuckerberg's comments come at a time when many people and nations around the world are taking an increasingly inward view. U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to put "America first" in his inaugural address in January. That followed Britain's decision last June to exit the European Union.
"Across the world there are people left behind by globalization, and movements for withdrawing from global connection," Zuckerberg wrote, without naming specific movements.
The question, the 32-year-old executive said, was whether "the path ahead is to connect more or reverse course," adding that he stands for bringing people together.
Quoting from a letter Lincoln wrote to Congress in the depths of the Civil War, he wrote to Facebook's 1.9 billion users: "The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present."
Zuckerberg said that Facebook could move far beyond its roots as a network for friends and families to communicate, suggesting that it can play a role in five areas, all of which he referred to as "communities," ranging from strengthening traditional institutions, to providing help during and after crises, to boosting civic engagement.
In comments on Facebook, some users praised Zuckerberg's note for staying positive, while others declared "globalism" dead.
Facebook has been under pressure to more closely police hoaxes, fake news and other controversial content, although the concerns have had little impact on its finances. The company reported 2016 revenue of $27.6 billion, up 54 percent from a year earlier.
One area where Zuckerberg wrote that Facebook would do better would be suggesting "meaningful communities." Some 100 million users are members of groups that are "very meaningful" to them, he wrote, representing only about 5 percent of users.
Facebook is also using artificial intelligence more to flag photos and videos that need human review, Zuckerberg wrote. One-third of all reports to Facebook's review team are generated by artificial intelligence, he wrote.
Zuckerberg's letter was "a bit more ambitious and a bit more of the 30,000-foot view than I see from most tech company CEOs," Peter Micek, global policy and legal counsel at Access Now, an international digital rights group, said in a phone interview.
But Zuckerberg stayed away from certain subjects on which Facebook could be vulnerable to criticism, mentioning the word "privacy" only once, Micek said.
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Nowadays, I have three kiddos, eight nieces and nephews, more extended family, and teachers to buy gifts for. My list is considerably longer than it used to be. Every year I vow to get my shopping done early and every year I fail. As of today, I haven't bought one single solitary Christmas gift and have only even started a skeleton of a list.
In an effort to do better and shop earlier, it has become my annual blog tradition to post a list of the toys that are predicted to be the most popular during the upcoming holiday season. Big retailers actually publish their predictions in late September or early October. This year, I compared the lists from Toys R Us, Target, WalMart, and Amazon to compile the following list of this year's hottest toys.
- Doc McStuffins Get Better Talking Mobile Cart - Doc is a much loved Disney character, so any items associated with her are bound to be popular. However, retailers predict that this one in particular will be flying off the shelves. It is a stuffed animal ambulance complete with gurney, lights, and sirens. It also features phrases from Doc herself and the show's theme song. It costs $50-60.
- LeapFrog TV - From the makers of the educational LeapFrog toys kids and parents love, comes this new interactive educational system. Think Wii or Playstation - just educational games for younger children that also get them moving! It costs about $150.
- Fur Real Friends Get Up and Go Go My Walkin' Pup - This adorable pet has a remote control leash that allows it to follow kids wherever they go! It also barks and has an app (iOS or Android). The cost is about $50.
- Zoomer Dino - Last year, Zoomer the Robot Dog was a big hit! This year, toymakers have created Zoomer Dino. Kids can train this robot dino to dance and chomp. It also roars and has light up eyes. Cost is about $100.
- Razor Crazy Cart - Kids and parents are all familiar with the ever popular Razor scooters. Now, there's something even crazier! The electric Crazy Cart looks like lots of fun. You child can ride it go cart style in a straight line, but with the pull of a lever, it goes wild, spinning and twisting in all different directions. It includes a rechargeable battery and is also crazy expensive! It will cost you about $350.
- Snow Glow Elsa - There had to be something from Frozen on the list, right? While all toys from this beloved movie are sure to be a hit, this one is predicted to be especially coveted. Her dress lights up and she sings "Let it Go." If she's on your child's list, be prepared to let go of about $35. (Olaf figure is included.)
- Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch - Maybe this is the kids' version of the Apple watch! Available in three colors (green, pink, blue), it records video and audio, has games, and, of course, tells time. The cost is $50-60.
- Transformers Stomp and Chomp Grimlock - With three daughters, I don't know much about Transformers, but this toy was on several lists. He transforms from a robot to a dinosaur with eyes that light up and jaws that chomp. He also costs about $70.
- Hot Wheels Street Hawk Remote Control Flying Car - With the remote control, kids can race it on the ground or fly it throughout the air! It costs $50-60.
- Palace Pets Magic Dance Pumpkin - Pumpkin is Cinderella's puppy. With Pumpkin's magic wand, your child can dance with her, too. She can also bow and wag her tail on command. Pumpkin costs $50-60.
Honorable MentionsThese toys didn't quite make the top ten, but were on some of the lists and deserve a mention.
- Paw Patrol HQ Look-out Playset-From Nickelodeon's über popular show, kids can recreate their favorite episodes with an elevator that moves and a working periscope. ($40)
- Light Up FlutterBye Fairy - These fairies fly and light up! ($30)
- Air Storm Fire Tek Bow - With LED lights and whistling arrows, this one is bound to be a hit. ($30)
- Hot Wheels Super Loop Chase Race Track - Kids can launch multiple cars and watch them race around the three-foot tall loop! ($45)
I hope this list was helpful as you begin to make your holiday gift list!Will your kids be asking for any of these??? What else is on their lists?


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Includes analog airflow monitor & Epoxy work surface.
Patented RXPert Double Filtered Balance Systems are Class I biological safety cabinets that contain airborne particulates and powders, providing user protection during hazardous drug compounding or pharmaceutical manipulation. They are designed to meet the USP <800> requirements for non-sterile hazardous compounding.
These systems exhaust air through two levels of HEPA filtration, returning it safely to the lab. Both filters are 100% scannable, and can be replaced using a true bag-in/bag-out system. No ducting is required.