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Nagpur social worker Ghanshyam Mehta passes away, family donates his liver to save 43-year-old man
Ghanshyam Mehta
Nagpur social worker and past president of Jain Sewa Mandal Ghanshyam Mehta passed away on Saturday at New Era Hospital at the age of 65. After Mehta was declared brain dead, his family agreed to donate his organs, which saved the life of a 43-year-old man, who was waiting for a liver transplant at the hospital.
Mehta was admitted to the hospital six days ago after he suffered a brain stroke, In spite of treatment, his neurological condition deteriorated and the team of doctors at New Era Hospital declared Mehta brain dead. After being counseled, his family members agreed to donate pair of corneas, liver, and two kidneys. After Zonal Transplant Coordination Committee (ZTCC) was contacted, the committee allocated the organs as per the waiting list.
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While the liver was given to the 43-year-old man, the pair of corneas was donated to Mahatme Eye Bank. Mehtas kidneys could not be donated as doctors declared that both kidneys were not suitable for transplant.
Mehta, who was a renowned social worker, during his lifetime, organised more than 400 blood donation camps and he himself donated blood more than 100 times. He also did kanyadaan of more than 100 orphan girls.
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Cricketers, friends pay tribute to late sports journalist Ruchir Mishra on 44th birth anniversary
Cricketers, colleagues, friends and family members of late sports journalist Ruchir Mishra, who died due to COVID on May 4, 2021, at the age of 43, celebrated his life and recalled the time spent with Ruchir on his 44th birth anniversary.
Ruchir’s wife Nitu Mishra, his kids (Nitya and Kabir), his brothers (Arpit, Ankit and Harshit) his brother-in-laws and his parents Geeta and Dinesh Mishra had organised a memorial event at Press Club on April 22, 2022.
During the memorial event, Ruchir’s colleagues from the The Times of India, Nagpur, remembered the time spent with him. Cricketers VVS Laxman, Mohammad Kaif, Wasim Jaffar, Shikhar Dhawan, Umesh Yadav and Chandrakant Pandit who were good friends with Ruchir, also sent video messages, which were played on a screen.
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AK Gandhi (Photo by: Darshan Bagwe)
Renowned businessman from Nagpur Ashok Gandhi (popularly known as AK Gandhi), who was one of the biggest brands in white goods retails in Vidarbha, passed away due to heart attack on Friday night.
Gandhi, who was in his early seventies, was admitted at CIIMS Hospital in Bajaj Nagar where he breathed his last.
Gandhi, who was the President of Nagpur Shikshan Mandal, ran popular showrooms at Yeshwant Stadium including AK Gandhi TVS, AK Gandhi Electronics to name a few.
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When Lata Mangeshkar shared hearty laugh with rakhi brother Dilip Kumar, NKP Salve | Nagpur | 1996
L to R: Lata Mangeshkar, NKP Salve, Dilip Kumar
In the picture, taken in 1996 in Nagpur, legendary singer could be seen sharing a hearty laugh along with former Union Minister and ex-BCCI President from Nagpur late NKP Salve and her ‘rakhi brother’ late actor Dilip Kumar.
The singer, during her trip to Nagpur, had also interacted with journalists during her press conference at Hotel Tuli International.
Lata Mangeshkar with members of the media fraternity at Nagpur in 1996
NKP Salve, the veteran Congress leader, passed away at a private hospital in Delhi due to age-related problems on April 1, 2012 at the age of 90.
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