Sankara Nethralaya News
The Sankara Nethralaya family mourns the passing away of a generous friend in need
The mood was somber and there was an air of melancholy at the Sri VD.Swami auditorium on the 21st of March 2013 as the Sankara Nethralaya family including Chairman Emeritus Dr SS.Badrinath, Chairman Dr S.Bhaskaran and Dr. Vasanthi Badrinath gathered together to recall the contribution, pay their respects and condole the demise of Shri Narayana […]
The Union Bank of India makes a thoughtful and generous gesture
From left Shri R.Shyamsundar, Assistant General Manager, Union Bank of India, Dr SS.Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus and members of Sankara Nethralaya The Union Bank of India has a place of pride among the nationalized banks in the country; it has a large all India network, innovative banking products and has been offering customer friendly service spanning […]
A topical seminar on ophthalmic nursing
As an eye care institution which lays special emphasis on the critical role of nursing in the overall quality of health care delivery, Sankara Nethralaya conducts periodic seminars on ophthalmic nursing to enhance and update knowledge and skills in this key area of activity, through its academic arm the Sankara Nethralaya Academy. The Sankara Nethralaya […]
Sri City Special Economic Zone and Sankara Nethralaya formalize their joint initiative in eye care
The 2nd of March 2013 was, as aptly described by Dr SS.Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya a ‘Red Letter Day’ for the institution as it marked a new step towards fulfilling its founding principles of taking eye care across the length and breadth of the country. It was an equally significant day for Sri City […]
Sankara Nethralaya family enjoys a day of fun and games
It was an occasion to capture the competitive spirit, get a feel of the great outdoors and reward the winners as the Sankara Nethralaya family got together to celebrate its annual sports day. The beautiful, tree dotted Loyola college ground came alive to the sound of fun and laughter as Sankara Nethralaya employees and their […]
The embodiments of service and compassion pay a visit to Sankara Nethralaya
It was a day of learning, inspiration and recapturing of old memories for the members of the Sankara Nethralaya family as two towering personalities Dr N.Namberumalswamy, Chairman Emeritus and Dr Natchiar, Director Emeritus, Aravind Healthcare Systems, known for their pioneering and compassionate work in the field of ophthalmology honoured Sankara Nethralaya with a visit on […]
A visionary Leader visits an institution with a Vision
Former President, eminent atomic scientist, litterateur, visionary and above all a warm humanitarian striving ceaselessly for social causes, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is among Sankara Nethralaya’s most esteemed well wishers and a man who has a special place in the hearts of the members of the Sankara Nethralaya family, hence it was only natural that […]
A powerful ‘Book Reading’ session of Insight draws high interest
The brilliantly lit spacious hall at the Vivanta Taj – Connemara, filled to capacity with enthusiastic audience, including members of the Madras Book Club and Sankara Nethralaya on the cool evening of Monday, the 4th Feb 2013, for a vibrant Book reading session of Sankara Nethralaya’s “In-Sight”- A Passion for Compassion’, shattered the myth that […]
OM Trust spreads the spirit of compassion in Southern California
Through a single act, a life can be changed. Through a single operation, a world can be opened. And through a single program, a chain of good deeds can begin. These were the thoughts floating through the minds of those who organized and performed in the light music program for Sankara Nethralaya in Los Angeles […]
Sankara Nethralaya pays its deep condolence to its founding father
It was a solemn occasion on the 3rd February 2013 as the members of the Sankara Nethralaya family gathered to pay their homage to Shri C.U Shah one of Sankara Nethralaya’s earliest supporters and the man who was instrumental in its inception. The homage to the departed soul started with an interesting video presentation and […]