US body accredits two hospitals for standard practices in research

Mangalore, December 12: Manipal Hospital (Bangalore) and Kasturba Hospital (Manipal) are the first Indian hospitals to be accredited by Association for Accreditation for Human Research Protection Programme (AAHRPP).

The accreditation endorses that the hospitals follow ethical and international quality standards in their clinical research activities and are committed to protect the safety of research participants.The accreditation process is said to be rigorous and intense, which ensures safety and health of those who participate in research.

R R Pulgaonkar, medical superintendent, said: "For accreditation, organizations must demonstrate that they have built extensive safeguards in every level of their research operation and that they adhere to high ethical standards, both of which are complied with by the two hospitals."Dr Nagendraswamy, president and chairman of quality council of Manipal Health Enterprises, and Dr K L Bairy worked under the guidance of Dr Pulgaonkar, medical superintendent, Kasturba Hospital for K H Manipal, for the accreditation.

The team was assisted by principal investigators and support staff of the hospitals. Independent, non-profit accrediting body AAHRPP, situated at Washington (USA), uses a voluntary, peer-driven, educational model to ensure that HRPPs meet rigorous standards for quality and protection. To earn accreditation, organizations must provide tangible evidence through policies, procedures, and practices of their commitment to scientifically and ethically sound research and to continuous improvement, the release added.

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NRI from Udupi wins Rs 50 crore in Abu Dhabi’s big ticket draw

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February 4,2026

An Indian resident who won the Dh20 million (approximately Rs 50 crore) jackpot in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw has told of his joy at sharing his life-changing fortune with a friend.

Shanthanu Shettigar, a shop manager in Muscat, regularly buys tickets for the monthly grand prize draw with one of his closest friends – and the pair won on February 3.

Mr Shettigar, 33, who is from Udyavar in Udupi district of the southern state of Karnataka and has lived in the Omani capital for eight years, said he was left speechless after learning of his success.

“When I first moved to Muscat, many of my colleagues were purchasing Big Ticket, which encouraged me to give it a try,” he said.

“I started buying tickets on my own, and later began sharing tickets with a close friend. The ticket that brought me this win was one we purchased together.”

“Like most people, I receive a lot of spam calls, and I was fully absorbed in my work as well. I knew the live draw was taking place tonight, but I never imagined my name would be announced,” he said.

“When I realised it was real and that I had won, I was honestly speechless. It still hasn’t fully sunk in, but I’m extremely happy.”

Mr Shettigar is not sure how he will spend his share of the money, but encouraged others to take part.

“This win was completely unexpected, so I want to take some time to think things through before deciding what to do next,” he said.

“I would definitely encourage others to participate with Big Ticket, whether with family or friends – you never know when your moment might come.”

The Big Ticket was established in 1992 with an initial first prize of Dh1 million. It is one of the most popular monthly raffles in the UAE.

It has transformed the lives of many people across the Emirates and beyond.

Entry to the Big Ticket Millionaire is Dh500. Tickets can be bought online or at counters at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.

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