Archives 2025

Chandigarh, February 14, 2025: UTI Large & Mid Cap Fund offers a diversified investment portfolio and aims to invest in sound companies which provide margin of safety by trading cheaper, relative to their history or peers. According to the SEBI categorization of mutual funds, large and mid cap funds invest a minimum of 35% each in the equity and equity related instruments of large cap and mid cap companies. The Fund aims to provide stability with a biasness towards large cap companies and offers higher growth in the portfolio through investment in mid and small cap companies.

Value Investing is a strategy that involves picking stocks which are trading at less than their intrinsic value. Markets often over react to short-term news flow or sentiments, which gives the opportunity to the value investor to buy a stock below its intrinsic value. Buying below the intrinsic value provides margin of safety, which is the distinguishing feature of value investing. By purchasing a stock at lower valuations, the value investor increases the odds of making money or losing less money if the business does not perform as expected or takes longer to perform. Value investors emphasize on margin of safety over growth and embrace cyclicality and the potential for mean reversion in business fundamentals and valuation. The value investor makes money when the stock trades at intrinsic value – capturing the potential for improvement in business fundamentals and valuations.

The Fund follows a top down approach to pick sectors which are available at below mean valuations with reasonable prospects. It follows a bottom up approach to pick sound businesses with reasonable relative valuation, a healthy past track record and potential for future growth are considered. The core belief of the Fund is that a company goes through its own valuation cycle which may vary on account of either macro cycles or company specific factors, and its aim is to capture the inefficiency in the cycle. It would also look towards growth oriented companies if the valuations are in the comfort zone.

The investment strategy of the Fund is built around three tenets: relative valuation versus history or peer, growth opportunities at reasonable valuations and mean reversion. The Fund focuses on quality companies whose relative valuation are below their historical valuation or valuation of their peers, providing margin of safety. The Fund also looks at growth oriented stocks which are trading at reasonable valuations. In this regard, small caps can offer the combination of growth and value as they are not well discovered by the market and good quality companies could be available at reasonable valuations. The strategy also endeavours to pick businesses that are undervalued and benefit from mean reversion in profitability and valuation as the cycles play out.

UTI Large & Mid Cap Fund was launched in the year 2009. The Fund has an AUM of over Rs. 4,000 Crores as of January 31, 2025. The Fund has about 48% invested into Large Caps, 38% in Mid Caps and the remaining in Small caps as on January 31, 2024. The scheme’s top holding consists of HDFC Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., ITC Ltd., Infosys Ltd., Federal Bank Ltd., Vedanta Ltd., Dalmia Bharat Ltd., Aditya Birla Capital Ltd., Indus Towers Ltd. and IndusInd Bank, which accounts for around 33% of the portfolio’s holdings.

UTI Large & Mid Cap Fund is designed for investors who seek exposure to a portfolio of investing in both large and mid market capitalization stocks with a bias towards relative value style of investing. The Fund is suitable for investors looking to build their core equity portfolio for long-term wealth creation.

Prayagraj, 14 February 2025: Underscoring their commitment to combating diabetes-led vision impairment, the Eyebetes Foundation, led by renowned Mumbai-based eye surgeon Dr. Nishant Kumar (a three-time Guinness Record holder), has launched a large-scale charitable health initiative at the Maha Kumbh 2025. This transformative mission is designed to provide life-changing eye care and diabetes screenings to tens of thousands of devotees and frontline personnel attending this sacred event.

With a dedicated team of 100 professionals, Eyebetes Foundation aims to offer free vision and diabetes screenings to over 20,000-30,000 pilgrims and over 5,000 uniformed personnel, ensuring that preventable blindness and undiagnosed diabetes do not hinder the lives of those who have embarked on this deeply spiritual journey.

Founded in 2016, Eyebetes Foundation is driven by a mission to combat two of India’s most pressing health concerns – diabetes and preventable blindness. An estimated 21 million Indians suffer from Diabetes-led vision impairment. To date, the foundation has served over 175,000 people through its free screening and awareness programs, including its widely recognized annual initiative during Mumbai’s 10-day Ganpati festival. Now, at the Maha Kumbh, the foundation sees an unparalleled opportunity to extend its reach and serve those who may not otherwise have access to quality healthcare.

The Maha Kumbh is a sacred confluence of faith, tradition, and devotion, drawing millions of seekers in pursuit of spiritual awakening. Eyebetes Foundation recognizes this gathering as an opportunity not just for prayer, but for profound transformation through service. Located at Sector 23, Arail Ghat, the foundation’s medical camp offers essential healthcare services, including free random blood sugar tests, comprehensive vision screening, AI-powered retinal imaging, prescription glasses for uniformed personnel, bifocal glasses, and UV protection sunglasses for frontline officers.

Understanding the critical role of uniformed personnel in ensuring the safety and order of this grand event, the Eyebetes Foundation is extending its care beyond pilgrims to the very people who protect them. The foundation is conducting dedicated screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, and vision impairments, ensuring that these frontline officers can continue to serve without health-related hindrances.

Speaking on this initiative, Dr. Nishant Kumar, said “Maha Kumbh is a rare and extraordinary gathering of millions for a spiritual purpose, making it the perfect opportunity to provide life-enhancing medical support. Our mission is simple – to ensure that no one suffers from preventable blindness or undiagnosed diabetes. Through this initiative, we aim to connect healthcare with spirituality, reinforcing the idea that service to humanity is the highest form of devotion.”

By integrating medical care into this momentous spiritual gathering, the Eyebetes Foundation aims to touch millions of lives, leaving a lasting impact far beyond the banks of the Sangam. With each screening and every pair of prescription glasses provided, the foundation is turning devotion into action, ensuring that the journey of faith is also one of health and well-being.

Eyebetes – A Movement Against Preventable Blindness & Diabetes

Diabetes is a movement against Diabetes and Preventable Blindness. Since 2016, the year we started Eyebetes, more than 1,70,000 people have directly benefitted from our charitable work receiving free diabetes and cholesterol blood tests, detailed eye examinations to screen for preventable causes of blindness, free custom-made prescription glasses for near, distance, and both near and distance (bifocal glasses).

More than 1.4 million educational leaflets regarding diabetes and preventable blindness have been distributed by our staff, volunteers, and social work partners during our Eyebetes projects and through door-to-door awareness campaigns.

Our work has highlighted the shockingly high prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes in the poorest of slums and villages and amongst our frontline workers – More than 60% of people participating in our Eyebetes projects are undiagnosed pre-diabetics or diabetics.

70% of people in our projects have either never worn glasses or are wearing the wrong prescription resulting in poor vision with more than 30% having a moderate visual disability due to their refractive error. A simple intervention of prescribing the correct prescription glasses has a transformative effect. As far as ‘bang for buck’ is concerned, prescribing and dispensing prescription glasses, custom-made for the individual has been shown to create the largest impact on quality of life across all indices studied.

Since 2016 our work has been supported and scrutinized by some of the largest and most reputed organisations of the country. We adhere to the strictest standards of corporate governance and reporting and have all the regulatory certifications to conduct our charitable work.

We partner with leading organizations like Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and academics from India and internationally to ensure our work adheres to the gold standards and all the data we collect helps raise the knowledge and evidence base to help shape future public policy.

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has been recognized for the first time as a global Top Employer for 2025 by Top Employers Institute.

This year STMicroelectronics was one of only 17 global Top Employers to be recognized by Top Employers Institute for their outstanding HR policies and practices worldwide, covering ST entities in 41 countries. The Top Employers Institute program certifies organizations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. STMicroelectronics was distinguished in this ranking thanks to a continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the themes of Ethics & Integrity, Purpose & Values, Organization & Change, Business Strategy, and Performance.

“A couple of years ago, we began a people-centric transformation to enhance our leadership culture, simplify and digitalize people processes, with the employee journey and experience as our north star. Achieving the Top Employer Global certification confirms that our efforts are well-directed, and that ST is a place where every talent can thrive, regardless of their career stage or perspective,” said Rajita D’Souza, President, Human Resources & Corporate Social Responsibility, STMicroelectronics.

“We’re excited that STMicroelectronics certified as a global Top Employer for the first time. They have particularly showcased their strengths in areas such as Organisation & Change, Ethics & Integrity, Purpose & Values and Business Strategy. This Certification shows ST’s commitment to creating a better world of work through their HR initiatives and practices, by demonstrating how they support their colleagues across 41 countries,” said David Plink, CEO Top Employers Institute.

The Top Employers Institute survey, followed by validation and audit, covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more. The program has certified and recognized over 2,400 Top Employers in 125 countries/regions across five continents.

Grazia India’s February issue turns the spotlight on Veer Pahariya, who made his big Bollywood debut alongside Akshay Kumar in the action-drama Sky Force. It may be Veer’s first film, but his journey as a performer began at the age of five when he fell in love with dance and the stage. In this exclusive cover feature, Veer reflects on his path so far, sharing how, as a first-generation artist in his family, the absence of an industry legacy only fueled his determination to forge his own identity. Known for celebrating individuality and ambition, Grazia India provides the perfect platform for his story, one of passion, resilience and breaking boundaries.

For his role as a Squadron Leader in Sky Force, Veer underwent a transformative process to embody the mindset of a fighter pilot. Recalling the process, he shares, “I needed a lot of emotional training to get into the psyche of a fighter pilot. I did a lot of workshops and spent a lot of time in solitude to get to know myself better.”

Talking about staying true to himself, he says, “I really don’t care what anyone thinks. I’m here to have a voice, and in an occupation where everyone is trying to shoot you down for being different, I want to maintain that throughout my career.”

Opening up about his deep fascination for biopics, Veer shares, “I really enjoy biopics because I get to dive into the character I’m playing. It also scares me to get into the shoes of people who are recognised and followed – that is something that excites me.”

But his journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Having faced media scrutiny from an early age, Veer remains unfazed by the noise. He says, “I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs in my family and personal life. I’ve had bad things written about me in the press since I was very young. The good, the bad – nothing affects me. I want to work and make a name for myself. So, I cut the noise and focus on myself.”

With an insatiable hunger for new experiences, Veer constantly seeks opportunities to reach his limits and wants to embrace roles that demand emotional and physical extremes. He remarks, “I like experiencing different things and pulling myself to extremes; so, I quite enjoyed living the life of a fighter pilot.”

National, February 14, 2025: Focused on offering the best to their parents and children, India’s Sandwich Generation feels unprepared for their future. An Edelweiss Life Insurance study shows that 60% of respondents agree, “No matter how much I save or invest, I feel like it’s never enough for the future.”

Sandwich Generation is defined as individuals between the age of 35 – 54 years, financially providing for two generations of dependents – their aging parents, and growing children. The life insurer, in collaboration with YouGov, surveyed 4,005 respondents in this generation across 12 cities to understand their attitudes, beliefs, and level of financial preparedness.

Sumit Rai, MD & CEO, of Edelweiss Life Insurance, said, “Through our customer interactions over the years, we have closely seen how Sandwich Generation is living in a cycle of caring for their parents and children. They want to enable the essentials like healthcare and education while providing an aspirational life where ‘needs’ don’t come at the cost of ‘wants.’ This is primarily driving their financial decision-making. And, in the process, they often end up relegating their dreams to the background, leaving them feeling they are unprepared for the future.”

With their duty and love for family driving financial decisions, our study indicates financial misalignment or money dysmorphia within this generation (money dysmorphia, simply explained, is feeling unhappy about one’s financial situation). Over 50% agree with varying statements including worrying about running out of money, feeling always behind, and like they are not doing well enough.

“This generation knows their key aspirations and believes to be adequately planned through investments in their preferred product categories. But our study has brought up some curious facts. They display low intent on sticking with these active investments over the next 1 – 2 years. They also have accessed their investments, which are earmarked for pre-defined goals, ahead of time. No wonder they are feeling they are on shaky ground,” Rai added.

Across their top 5 preferred product categories – Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Funds, Equities, and Bank FDs – less than 60% currently have active investments across categories, and even fewer expect to persist with them over the next 1 – 2 years. On further probing, the study revealed that all these product categories have been prematurely liquidated, meaning accessed before their pre-defined goals were met. While essential needs dictated this liquidation, non-critical needs like vacation, spending during festivities, and more also emerged as the drivers.

This generation’s key aspirations are focused on the child’s future (providing for education and marriage), the healthcare needs of parents, and improving the family’s standard of living. They show reasonably high confidence in financial planning, with 94% saying that they either have a detailed plan or have undertaken some degree of planning. A majority 72% also believe that their investments are linked to specific aspirations.

Yet, 64% said they use some form of credit to fund their short-term needs, while 49% savings. The study indicates that credit coupled with cash/income is allowing them to address critical needs like healthcare and education, but also providing them flexibility to meet non-critical needs like vacation, home renovation, etc.

For long-term aspirations, 79% expect to rely on returns or gains from financial instruments, and 71% on regular future income. It is interesting to note that this generation considers retirement among their top 3 long-term aspirations, a period wherein one stops receiving regular income.

Hyderabad, February 14, 2025: YFLO (Young FICCI Ladies Organisation) is set to host a power talk ‘Redefining Glamour & Influence – A Power Talk for the Next Generation’ featuring Shalini Passi, a visionary art patron, collector, and philanthropist. It will be held at The Leela, Hyderabad, on February 27th at 2 PM.

Announcing the event in a press release issued in the city today, Ms Ridhi Jain, Chairperson of YFLO, shared, “Shalini Passi is a woman who doesn’t just embrace influence—she redefines it. She doesn’t follow the rules; she creates them. True influence isn’t about status or glamour; it’s about impact, about shaping conversations and driving change. Shalini has done just that—melding creativity with purpose, artistry with advocacy, and luxury with legacy. She is proof that when passion meets vision, boundaries dissolve, and possibilities expand.”

Ms. Malliha Fathima, a journalist, will be in conversation with Shalini Passi. Together, they will explore what it truly means to wield influence in today’s world—not just through aesthetics but through culture, creativity, and impact.

Quoting W.E.B. Du Bois, Ridhi Jain reflected, “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” She added, “I have always been inspired by women who don’t just follow the path but carve new ones. Today, influence is not just about glamour—it’s about purpose, innovation, and legacy. And Shalini Passi exemplifies this shift.”

Shalini Passi is the founder of the Shalini Passi Art Foundation & MASH, a platform dedicated to fostering contemporary art, design, and fashion. Her keen eye for aesthetics and her commitment to blending tradition with modernity have positioned her as a transformative force in India’s creative landscape.

Her collection includes works from some of the most coveted names in contemporary and modern art, including Bharti Kher, Anita Dube, Zarina Hashmi, Atul Dodiya, M.F. Husain, Manjit Bawa, and Ram Kumar, alongside international artists such as Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst. Beyond paintings, her collection extends to furniture, tapestries, and rare antiques, juxtaposed with cutting-edge contemporary design.

As a patron, she actively supports emerging artists and fosters arts education through her Foundation’s year-round initiatives. She is a sought-after speaker at leading art and design forums globally.

February 14, 2025, Mumbai – Kilitch Drugs Limited, BSE and NSE listed, a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality Parenteral, Injectables, Oral Solids, and Effervescent, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended 31st December 2024.

The company reported a 222% percent year-on-year(Y-o-Y) remarkable rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the Q3 FY25 to Rs. 5.61 crores from Rs. 1.74 crores for the corresponding period of the previous year.

The company recorded its quarterly consolidated revenue from operations at Rs. 56.17 crores in Q3FY25, experiencing 77 percent Y-o-Y excellence growth from Rs. 31.79 crores in Q3 FY24. The growth is achieved by continuous efforts to meet steady demand across the globe and will continue further.

Consecutively, the company’s standalone PAT rose by 25% percent, and revenue grew by 56 percent to Rs 6.88 crores and Rs 46.51 crores recorded in Q3 FY25, respectively.

For the nine months ending December 2024 (9MFY25), Kilitch reported an over 42 percent YoY rise in net profit to ₹19.78 crores, compared to ₹13.93 crores in 9MFY24. Revenue from operation for the period increased by 35 percent to ₹125.28 crores from ₹92.46 crores in the previous year.

Commenting on the Q3FY25 performance, Mr. Mukund Mehta, Chairman & Managing Director of Kilitch Drugs said, “We witnessed significant growth in our performance this quarter; revenue from operations grew by 35% on standalone basis. We remain focused on driving sustainable growth and delivering strong returns for our stakeholders.”

National, February 2025: MG SELECT, the recently launched luxury brand channel of JSW MG Motor India, has announced the appointment of 12 dealer partners across India. These dealer partners will elevate the luxury car-buying experience for new-age buyers via 14 MG SELECT Experience Centres (touch points) in 13 cities planned for the first phase of expansion.

MG SELECT is for new-age buyers of ‘accessible luxury’-it includes curated customer experiences that blend sustainability, innovation, and craftsmanship. Customers can preserve the recently unveiled inaugural products of MG SELECT – MG Cyberster, the World’s Fastest MG Roadster, and the MG M9, the Presidential Limousine.

Rajeev Chaba, CEO Emeritus, JSW MG Motor India, said, “MG SELECT represents a new vision for ‘accessible luxury’ in the automotive market. The brand’s refined perspective on products and car ownership journey will enhance the personalised experience and the newly appointed dealer partners will play a key role in driving it forward.”

This appointment of 12 established dealers brings significant strengths to the MG SELECT network. These partners possess experience in the automotive sector, a deep understanding of the luxury market, and a strong reputation for customer service. Their commitment to excellence aligns well with MG SELECT’s vision for accessible luxury.

New Delhi, India, 14th February 2025: Public policy firm, The Quantum Hub (TQH), and disability rights NGO Youth4Jobs (Y4J) released two new respective reports concerning workplace accessibility for persons with disabilities in India at the India International Centre today. Supported by Zoom, a leading AI-first work platform for human connection, the two reports delved into how the provision of reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities at the workplace, such as assistive technologies and flexible work, have proven effective in removing infrastructural barriers and enhancing workforce participation. While TQH’s report highlighted best practices emerging from a comprehensive review of Indian and global laws covering workplace accommodation provisions for persons with disabilities, Y4J provided quantitative insights into the state of employment for this demographic in India, through a detailed survey of over 200 employees with disabilities.

The launch event saw academics, civil society, bureaucrats, and the private sector come together to discuss workplace accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities. Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, and Ms. Manmeet K. Nanda, Joint Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, were present as Distinguished Guests, with Mr. Aggarwal additionally delivering the keynote address.

A panel discussion, moderated by leading disability rights activists and the Director of Policy & Programs at TQH Nipun Malhotra, was also held, providing cross-sectoral perspectives on workplace inclusion. Panelists included Manmeet Kaur Nanda (Joint Secretary – Department for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities), Rahul Gambhir (Chief Manager and Digital Accessibility Specialist – Union Bank of India), Amar Jain (Co-Founder, Mission Accessibility), P.V. Madhusudhan Rao (Professor, Departments of Design and Mechanical Engineering – IIT Delhi), Jaishankar Natarajan (CEO – India Autism Center), and Madhubala Sharma (Senior Program Manager, Inclusive Experiences and Technologies – Amazon). Zoom’s India Head of Government Relations, Rohit Kumar also facilitated the day’s discussions.

Workspaces, both in India and internationally, have not traditionally been inclusive for persons with disabilities, often hindering their ability to access meaningful and dignified employment. For example, 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 people, experience disability, making persons with disabilities the world’s largest minority group. However, 80% of them are of working age, yet only one-third are engaged in the workforce. In India, the National Statistical Office (NSO) estimated in 2018 that 2.2% of the population experienced disability, a figure significantly below the global average. Other surveys, such as the National Family Health Survey 2019, place the proportion even lower at just 1%. The employment scenario in India is also concerning, with only 22.8% of persons with disabilities employed.

However, the provision of reasonable accommodations, such as assistive technologies and flexible work arrangements, has proven effective in removing barriers and enhancing workforce participation. The two reports deploy distinct methodologies and frameworks to help understand the relationship between reasonable accommodations, workplace inclusion, and dignified employment for persons with disabilities, as detailed in the annexed reports and report overview.

Top leadership from Y4J, TQH, and Zoom also shared their thoughts on the launch of the reports. “These crucial reports, which shed light on workplace accessibility and the role of assistive technologies and flexible work in doing so, can pave the way for stronger, long-term inclusion. Their findings underscore the need for stronger implementation of inclusive policies both at the government and private sector levels. We look forward to the government and private sector embracing these findings to create equitable opportunities for persons with disabilities,” said Meera Shenoy, Co-Founder, of Youth4Jobs.

“We are proud to launch these reports, which highlight the importance of reasonable accommodations, assistive technologies, and flexible work in fostering workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities. By studying global best practices, we provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and businesses. We look forward to engaging with the government and private sector to implement these findings,” said Rohit Kumar, Co-Founder of The Quantum Hub.

“Zoom is proud to support these important research projects highlighting the role of assistive technologies and flexible work in fostering workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities. We believe technology can bridge accessibility gaps, and we encourage the government and private sector to consider these key findings,” said Rohit Kumar, Head of Government Relations, Zoom India.

By- Dr. Ramya Bandi, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by/or tendency to have recurrent seizures, which result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These seizures can manifest in various forms, affecting awareness, muscle control, sensations, emotions, and behavior.

Approximately 12 million people in India, about 1% of the population, live with epilepsy, with higher prevalence in rural areas. Globally, epilepsy affects around 50 million individuals, contributing significantly to the global disease burden. Importantly, for up to 60% of individuals, the cause of epilepsy remains unknown, and around 30% of people with epilepsy do not respond well to medication treatments. People with epilepsy are 15-19 times more likely to drown than the rest of the population. One third of every 73 people with epilepsy experience depression and anxiety, the most common comorbidity of the disease.

Seizure is a symptom whereas epilepsy is a disorder. Seizure symptoms vary depending on the type and can include temporary confusion, staring spells, muscle stiffness, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of consciousness, and psychological symptoms like fear or déjà vu. Some individuals may experience behavioral changes or symptoms of psychosis.

The causes of epilepsy are diverse and include structural brain damage from birth complications, genetic conditions, severe head injuries, strokes, brain infections, genetic syndromes, and brain tumors. However, the cause remains unknown in about 50% of cases globally. Thanks to advances in genetics, we are able to diagnose persons with no diagnosis earlier. Epilepsy can significantly impact the lives of those affected, and for women and children, the challenges may be compounded due to unique health considerations. Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, known for its comprehensive care approach, plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of epilepsy in this demographic.

Women with epilepsy face specific concerns, particularly during pregnancy. Seizures and the use of anti-seizure medications can impact fetal development and maternal health. Ankura Hospital offers specialized care to women with epilepsy who are planning pregnancies or are already pregnant, providing a multidisciplinary approach to ensure optimal health outcomes for both the mother and child. The hospital’s expert team of neurologists and gynecologists work together to manage medications, address seizure triggers, and monitor the pregnancy closely.

Ankura Hospital also focuses on early detection and intervention for children with epilepsy. The hospital provides personalized care, considering each child’s unique needs, which includes not only medical treatments but also emotional and psychological support. Given the high co-occurrence of depression and anxiety with epilepsy, Ankura ensures that mental health is a key part of the treatment process, offering counseling and support services for both children and their families.

Seizure triggers are events or circumstances that can precipitate seizures, such as stress, sleep disturbances, undue travel, alcohol use, hormonal changes, illness, flashing lights, and certain medications.

Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination, medical history review, and possibly blood work to rule out other conditions. Treatment options include anti-seizure medications, dietary therapies like the ketogenic diet, and in severe cases, surgery or implantation of medical devices to modulate brain activity.

Anti-seizure medications are effective in controlling seizures for 60-70% of people with epilepsy. The choice of medication depends on seizure type, medical history, potential interactions, side effects, age, health, and cost. For individuals who do not respond to medications, alternative treatments such as dietary therapies or surgery may be recommended.

Epilepsy management requires a personalized approach tailored to each individual’s specific symptoms, medical history, and response to treatment. Ongoing research and advancements in medical science continue to improve understanding and treatment outcomes for people living with epilepsy.