Nagpur: On the occasion of World Cancer Day, in order to spread awareness to the masses, Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur conducted a Press Conference with Dr. Vaibhav Chaudhary, Consultant- Medical Oncology.
In the conference, Dr. Chaudhary informed that occurs in 4 stages, stages 1 to 3 are curable while stage 4 is often deemed incurable. Being a Medical Oncologist majority of his patients are stage 4.
The field of cancer research has grown by leaps and bounds in last 20 years. With the help of Targeted therapy, Immunotherapy and oral metronomic chemotherapy this dreaded disease which was considered a death sentence is being converted into a chronic disease like diabetes or hypertension.
At Wockhardt Hospitals, we treat cancer with a personalised approach. We specialise in treating very advanced cancers which have progressed on earlier treatment and having poor prognosis. We enlist few stage 4 who are living a near normal life with personalised cancer therapy at our hospital.
Stage 4 Lung Cancer: A 62 year old lady was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer three and half years back with water in lungs and difficulty in breathing. Her weight was just 40 kg due to cancer associated weight loss. She was treated with double target therapy after testing for target. She responded and the tumour disappeared with just 3 months of treatment. But the treatment needed to be continued just like treatment of diabetes or hypertension or any chronic disease. As a result patient is absolutely fine today and living a normal life. Her weight has increased to 53 kg, still taking treatment and benefitting.
Stage 4 Ovary: 62 year old lady was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer 8 months back with bleeding and intestinal obstruction. Patient was having very poor general condition and was unfit for Chemotherapy. She was given personalised treatment with Oral Metronomic Chemotherapy. She responded to treatment and her Cancer decreased from 15 can to 2 cm over 4 months. She continues to take this treatment and is living a normal life without any complaints.
Stage 4 Larynx: A 42 year old man resident of Mumbai was diagnosed stage 4 larynx cancerin January 2021. Because of aggressive nature and poor general condition of patient, he was advised palliative care only in a Mumbai hospital. Theycame to Wockhardt hospitals and was started on targeted therapy and very low dose chemotherapy. Patient had very good response and continues to live a near normal life with targeted therapy.
All these cases reflect that Stage 4 cancer is not a death sentence and a normal life can be achieved with personalised cancer treatment just like any other chronic illness.
नवी दिल्ली : अभियांत्रिकी अभ्यासक्रमाच्या प्रवेशासाठी ग्रॅज्युएट एप्टीट्यूट टेस्ट इन इंजिनिअरींग अर्थात GATE 2022 ही परिक्षा पुढे ढकलण्याच्या विनंतीची याचिका सर्वोच्च न्यायालयात दाखल झाली असून लवकर सुनावणी घेण्याची विनंती न्यायालयाने मान्य केली आहे. सदर याचिकेवर गुरुवारी सुनावणी घेतली जाईल, असे सरन्यायाधीश एन. व्ही. रमणा यांनी स्पष्ट केले आहे. कोरोना संकटामुळे ही परिक्षा पुढे ढकलली जावी, असे याचिकाकर्त्यांचे म्हणणे आहे.
GATE 2022 परिक्षा 5, 6, 12 आणि 13 फेबु्रवारी रोजी होणार आहे. कोविड संकटामुळे अनेक राज्यांतील शाळा, महाविद्यालये बंद आहेत तर काही ठिकाणी संचारबंदी लागू आहे. अशा स्थितीत या परिक्षा पुढे ढकलल्या जाव्यात, अशा विनंती न्यायालयाकडे करण्यात आली आहे. कोविडमुळे सरकारी भरतीच्या अनेक परिक्षा रद्द करण्यात आल्या असल्याचा संदर्भही याचिकेत देण्यात आला आहे.
In a bid to continue regaling their viewers with content spanning varied genres and narratives that are clutter breaking, MX Player and ALTBalaji are all set to announce the biggest and the most fearless reality show in the Indian OTT ecosystem.
A source reveals, “Ekta is all set to announce the biggest reality show in India with an epic scale that viewers must have never seen in such a show before. In this nonfiction offering, the audiences will witness a spectacle of unstoppable excitement and unbounding energy.”
Can it be a talent show, a dance reality show or a love-school game? The concept of the show is yet unknown. Watch this space for more!
One may recollect that around 2 months back, one 33-year-old police jawan
was brought by Gadchiroli Police in a Critical condition to Nagpur based
Orange City Hospital & Research Institute owned by Ravi Nair Hospitals
Private Limited with history of accidental firearm injury on neck passing
through face and head. On examination; he has Firearm Entry wound at neck
which passed through internal fascial structures, tongue, palate, left orbit
and exited from forehead just above the medial half of brow gruesomely
shattering total face. Provisional Diagnosis was Alleged history of Firearm
Injury on face with complex multiple facial fractures with Left eye injury
with Head Injury. He was taken for emergency surgical management and after
stabilization underwent First session of complex supra major reconstruction
surgery of 8 hours. Subsequently he underwent multiple surgical sessions for
facial reconstruction of soft tissue & bone. Cosmetic artificial eyeball was
inserted in Left enucleated socket to restore his facial appearance. At
present he is walking, speaking and doing his daily routine work schedule.
Multidisciplinary OCHRI Surgeons TEAM namely Dr. Darshan Rewanwar- Plastic
Surgeon, Dr. Palak Jaiswal Neuro Surgeon, Dr. Abhay Agashe- Ophthalmologist
Dr. D. Kane- General Surgeon and Dr. Siddharth Saoji- ENT Surgeon performed
varied complex surgeries. Apart from above consultants he was
comprehensively treated by Dr. Rajesh Atal- Critical Care Physician, Dr.
Hemant Waghmare- Physician. Dr. Nishikant Lokhande, Dr. Manish Agarwal & Dr.
Saurabh Jaiswal- Radiologists, Dr. Milind Pande- Pathologist. Dr. Smita
Harkare, Dr. Neeta Deshpande, Dr. Anita Pande – TEAM ANESTHESIA, Dr. Atul
Dekate- Physiotherapist and Dr. Ninad Gawande- Medico-legal Consultant.
24×7 stationed specialist Intensivist Cover was provided by Dr. Mohit
Gharpure, Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Suchita Naik and Dr. Rajashree Kapkar who
led clinical assistants Dr. Aves Hasan, Dr. Kushal Narnawre, Dr. Nilesh
Pidhekar, Dr. Akash Jaiswal and Dr. Dhananjay Chafle backed by OT, CCU and
Ward nursing & paramedical TEAM. Dr. Anit Prakash- Incharge Wards and Dr.
Kavita Dhurve- SMO Incharge Surgery backed them.
Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair-NAIRSONS Chairman complimented TEAM OCHRI and said
that, “This gunshot victim whom at first instance all felt will not pull
through has returned to routine life. No words to express the happiness on
observing such realization of our hospital’s mission i.e. Saving lives,
Saving families.”
Recently he came for follow-up, expressed his gratitude towards TEAM OCHRI
and said that, “I will be grateful to Orange City Hospital & all doctors for
giving me new lease of life. This second birth of mine is only possible due
to hard and dedicated work of Specialists, nursing and housekeeping staff.
Dr. Darshan Rewanwar has aesthetically reconstructed my shattered face to
normal and Dr. Palak Jaiswal wonderfully did my brain surgery.”
At the outset he was felicitated by Dr. Usha Nair- RNHPL Managing Director
for the complete faith shown. Prominently present were Dr. Vidya Nair- RNHPL
Vice Chairman, Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director, Dr. Darshan Rewanwar- Plastic
Surgeon Dr. Abhay Agashe- Eye Surgeon, Dr. Smita Harkare- Anesthetist, Dr.
Suchita Naik- Intensivist and Dr. Noorul Ameen- Medical Superintendent,
OCHRI.
Nagpur: Dr.Amit Bhatti perform Intervention Neurology procedure on stroke patient Kalpana (name changed) came with a history of severe headache with vomiting for a few days and since few hours she had been drowsy and barely arousable. Alarmed with sudden deterioration, her husband rushed her to Wockhardt hospital, Nagpur, one of the few Stroke-ready hospitals in Nagpur.
She was diagnosed with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis with cerebral infarction by Dr Amit Bhatti who is the consultant intervention neurologist and Stroke specialist. According to him, almost 99% of strokes or brain-attacks are because of the pathology of the arteries which are the blood vessels that carry blood from heart to brain. However, in 1 to 0.5% cases, the problem occurs in the veins also known as cerebral venous sinuses which drain the blood from the brain back to the heart Dr.Amit Bhatti perform Intervention Neurology procedure on stroke patient.
The occlusion of these venous systems is called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis which can cause large venous infarcts as well as brain hemorrhage resulting in headache, coma, paralysis, uncontrolled seizures and even death. The traditional treatment options include use of anticoagulants which are drugs that reverse or slow the clotting process of blood. These are usually given for a period of a few months until the sinus recanalizes.
As per Dr Bhatti, for patients with mild symptoms this may be enough but for those with severe symptoms and extensive thrombosis like the case mentioned above, waiting for even a few hours can be dangerous because there is impending risk of brain infarction & hemorrhage. Fortunately, our patient underwent a novel procedure wherein the occluded sinus was directly accessed through the vein in her leg and mechanical aspiration of the clot together with in situ thrombolysis was done using advanced endovascular intervention without any surgery or opening of the skull. This led to reopening of the sinus within 24 hours which otherwise used to take weeks to months with systemic anticoagulation.
All this done through a tiny needle puncture in the femoral vein of the leg without any open surgery of the brain. Due the prompt opening of blockage, our patient who had come in a near comatose state was discharged within 3 days of the procedure with complete recovery; which even the patient and relatives consider a miracle in itself. All thanks to the advances in neurointervention.
Nagpur:Panasonic Life Solutions India is one of the largest domestic manufacturers of electrical construction materials (ECM) in India. Apart from the ECM space the company also operates in diverse smart electronics, power, housing, energy, and home automation solutions in India, and has today announced the launch of its12th exclusive housing solutions showroom inIndia and first in Nagpur.Popularly known as India’s Orange City.
With state-of-the-art product designs, the showroom would house an alluring choice of the best-in-class Anchor and Panasonic products ranging from advanced housing solutions like Modular Kitchens, Wardrobes, Electronic Toilet Seat (ETS), Clothes Drying System, Revolving Shoe Rack and Seated Shower for the residential, commercial, and industrial segment; enabling the consumers to experience the next-generation technology.
As a step towards strengthening brand’s retail footprint across the country, the company aims to address the growing demand for innovative housing solutions and offer a premium experience and service to the consumers of Nagpur.Panasonic Life Solutions’ global expertise will act as a catalyst for Nagpur’s real estate players, architects, interior designers, and consumers giving an unparalleled experience of enhanced safety, comfort, and convenience. Strategically located, Panasonic Life Solutions’ showroom is an experience zone for buyers with a wide range of advanced homes& living products and solutions.
Talking about the expansion,Mr. Rahul Thakkar, General Manager- Housing Business- India Operations, Panasonic Life Solutions Indiasaid,“We are delighted to announce the expansion of our retail footprint in India. There has been a significant increase in aspirational demands for innovative and unique designs under housing solutions.Maharashtra is an important market for us and the inauguration of our housing solutions showroom in Nagpur will play a pivotal step towards empowering consumers across different regions in the country with a unique experience of our latest innovation.These showrooms will serve as experience centre’s for consumers and display products that are a part of Panasonic’s global innovation on smart homes & living solutions. We will continue to grow our offline presence and look forward to opening 20 more such showrooms in India by end of 2023”.
Mr Vikaas Kothari, Franchisee owner added that “We are excited to have Panasonic Life Solutions launch its first exclusive housing solutions showroom in Nagpur and 12th in India.With growing urbanization there has been a rise in demand for newer and affordable range of housing solutions in Nagpur city. The showroomhe stores feature innovative solutions to offer a premium experience and service to the consumers. The brand will create an interactive journey for the consumers by providing them with first-hand look and feel of some of the most advanced housing solutions this will ultimately move up the ladder of comfort and convenience in this category”
Customers in Nagpur can now visit and experience the showroom spread across 1800sq. Ft. Located at address: Panasonic Living Store, Visual Vibrations Pvt Ltd, C-9/1, Beside Skoda Showroom, Hingna MIDC, Wadi Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra – 440016
Thursday, January 27, 2022: India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (IMGC), India’s first and only Mortgage Guarantee Company, announces its partnership with Muthoot Homefin (India) Limited (MHIL) to offer innovative Mortgage Guarantee backed home loan products to MHIL’s Home Loan customers in the Affordable Housing segment.
With the increased demand for affordable and mid-income housing, Muthoot Homefin aims to leverage Mortgage Guarantee as a risk mitigation tool. The tie-up with IMGC will help MuthootHomefin deepen its penetration in existing markets across its 108 branches /locations, thereby enabling homeownership in the affordable Housing segment.
Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Mahesh Misra, CEO, IMGC said,” We look forward to partnering with Muthoot and expand our mutual footprint. The product has been developed using a calibrated approach and we are confident of a steady scale up .Muthoot has ambitious plans for the next financial year and we are delighted to collaborate with them in this journey.
As the first ‘Mortgage Guarantee’ company in India, IMGC’s endeavor is to work with lenders to provide mortgage guarantee cover and promote early homeownership. Given that the housing shortage is estimated at over 25 million. Affordable housing will play significant role as a catalyst for growth.”
IMGC is well equipped and uniquely positioned to manage Risk for Mortgage Guarantee loans in the Indian market. The firm has tie-ups with more than 19 lenders comprises of Banks, Housing Finance Companies and NBFCs and it has guaranteed home loans worth Rs 12,520 crore to more than 70,000 home loan borrowers.
Speaking on the tie-up, Rajeev Khond, CEO, MuthootHomefin (India) Limited, commented, “This partnership fits in the Muthoot Homefin’s promise “Kum Mein Jyada, MuthootHomefin ka wada” to their customers. Mortgage guarantee will enable MHIL to allow higher Loan amount (LTV ratio) to the customers at lower rates of interest. MHIL is currently offering ROI starting from 6.5% p.a.* to Economically Weaker Sections under its Azad-i75 programme for Affordable Houses. It’s a triple Win partnership among MHIL, its customers and IMGC”
The program between IMGC and Muthoot Homefin(I) Ltd. has been designed in a manner to address the needs of wide range of customers through varied products:
• Cash Salaried Program: The program is targeted at borrowers who work for individuals or MSME and receive salary in cash mode from their employer.
• Enhanced Loan Tenor: With this program, the home loan tenure is extended to additional 10 to 15 years beyond retirement age, depending upon the borrower profile.
• Pension Program: For government pensioners who have limited access to a home loan, with pension as only source of income, this program offers home loan with loan maturity up to 70 years of age
• High Networth Program: Self employed borrowers with higher equity infusion in the property can avail this loan with minimal documentation
• Assessed Income Program: This program is targeted for borrowers who have verifiable income but minimal documentary evidence for the same
• HCL Foundation, the CSR arm of HCL Technologies, has commissioned oxygen generation plant in the Central India Institute of Medical Sciences (CIIMS) Hospital, a Central India specializing in Neurology and Neurosurgery in Nagpur.
• On 73rd Republic Day, the oxygen generation plant at the 110-bedded hospital in Nagpur was dedicated by Mr. Shailesh Awale, Center Head, HCL Technologies, Nagpur in the presence of Dr. Lokendra Singh, Director, CIIMS and the key officials from HCL Nagpur and CIIMS hospital.
• The plant supported by HCL Foundation has the production capacity of 34 CuM (cubic meter) per hour i.e., 820 CuM per day which is equivalent to about 117 cylinders per day which will ensure smooth healthcare services in the hospital.
• It will support to upgrade the covid care facilities for facilitating proper healthcare for the underserved sections of the society. Since its commencement (a few months ago), the support is aimed to overcome the shortage of oxygen and to reduce the dependency on bought out cylinders.
• The entire facility with this oxygen plant will be utilised effectively even after the Covid situation. The hospital has already managed more than 1,500 patients including 845 patients who were on ventilators and critically ill since its commencement.
• About HCL Foundation- HCL Foundation (HCLF) was established in 2011 as the CSR arm of HCL Technologies. It is a not-for-profit- organization that aims to alleviate socio-economic and environmental poverty and achieve inclusive growth and development. Various flagship programs and initiatives of the Foundation, endeavor to contribute toward national and international development goals, bringing about lasting positive impact on people and planet, through long term sustainable programs, ensuring equitable access, opportunities and holistic development for all. Active community engagement ensures optimal long-term gains and upward accountability. HCL Foundation works through Life Cycle Based, Integrated Community Development Approach with thematic focus on Education, Health, Skill Development & Livelihood, Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction & Response. Child protective strategies, inclusion and gender transformative approaches remain central in all initiatives of HCL Foundation. Presently HCL Foundation is implementing five flagship programs, namely HCL Samuday & HCL Grant – Rural Development programs; HCL Uday & Clean Noida – Urban Development programs; HCL Harit (The Green Initiative) – Environment Action program and 4 Special Initiatives – Power of One, Sports for Change, HCL Foundation Academy and My E-Haat. For more details, –https://www.hclfoundation.org/
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Talking about the initiative, Ms. Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCL Foundation said, “We are pleased to associate with CIIMS Hospital to enable smooth functioning of the healthcare resources in Nagpur. This initiative will effectively improve the treatment and care of Covid-19 patients and also continue to be used after the Covid situation. During this difficult time, it is essential for all stakeholders like State, Central Government, NGOs, civil societies to come together and support communities in need.”
Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Lokendra Singh, Director, CIIMS expressed his deep gratitude to “HCL Foundation for its timely financial help in installing the support. He also added that the installation of this oxygen plant by HCL Foundation will not only help the poor and needy people of the society and is a commendable contribution of its corporate social responsibility in true sense of the word.”
Mumbai, January , 2022– discovery+, India’s first aggregated real-life entertainment streaming app, today launched an informative and investigativedocuseries‘Dangals of Crime- The Untold Truth About Indian Wrestling’. The new offering streaming exclusively on discovery+, is set to captivate audiences and fans by not only tracing the journey of the meteoric rise of the Olympic sport of Wrestling in India, but by also exploring in depth, the dark underbelly of crime often associated with it. Former wrestlers and coaches, eminent sports journalists,and law enforcement officials weigh in with their experiences, insights and memories, making the two-part ‘Dangals of Crime’ a thrilling watch for sports, crime and history genre audiences.
By far India’s most successful individual sport (seven medals) in terms of medals won at the Summer Olympics, wrestling’s popularity reached a crescendo after iconic wrestlers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt won three medals collectively across two successive Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012). The docuseries, produced by Vice Studios Production and directed by award winning director Niyantha Shekar, showcases this journey towards success and highlights the deep-rooted akhada culture, strict discipline and the unparalleled devotion behind a champion wrestler. The series deep dives into two very important aspects, showcasing how the sport of wrestling on one hand has been instrumental in bringing sporting laurels for India,but also how it has been witness to some dark moments which overshadow it’s glorious journey and malign the sport and its athletes.
Megha Tata, Managing Director- South Asia, Discovery, Inc said, “Adhering to our brand promise of delivering the most compelling stories, we are excited to premiere this new investigative docuseries.‘Dangals of Crime’delves deep into the realms of wrestling, a sport that has churned out some of India’s greatest homegrown champions. Reflecting on the sport in the most informative way, the discovery+ Original dissects every aspect of the making of a Pehelwan, coupled with its current realities and the crime related to it. It will surely leave our viewers thinking. The docuseries not only adds value to the ever-expanding content repertoire on discovery+ but also brings forth topical subjects to our platform. This is surely going to be a gripping watch.”
Among notable former coaches and wrestlers whose views find reflection in the documentary are such names as Satbir Singh, Virender Kumar, Anil Mann and Ramphal Mann, amongst others.The series goes deeper into the story that’s not only been topical but also unpacks the storytelling for audiences with various perspectives, insights and revelations for all the ardent discovery followers.
Dangals of Crime- The Untold Truth About Indian Wrestling is streaming from today only on the discovery+ app.
About discovery+
‘discovery+’, an exciting D2C streaming app is launched to satiate the unmet need of a differentiated product, offering premium real-life entertainment. Priced competitively at INR 399 per annum, the app is developed and curated specifically for India. Discovery+ offers thousands of hours of exclusive content across 55+ genres, including Science, Adventure, Food and Lifestyle, in 7 languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali. The premium subscribers have access to a pool selection of never-seen-before Premium Discovery titles, must-watch documentaries, India originals and exclusive acquisitions. Free users of the app have access to all-time favorites from the Discovery library.
जालना : राज्यातील शाळा सुरू करण्या संदर्भात शिक्षण विभागाला आरोग्य विभागाकडून सूचना करण्यात आल्या आहेत. शाळा सुरू करा मात्र संसर्ग वाढायला नको, यासाठी अधिकाऱ्यांनी काळजी घेऊन दक्ष राहिले पाहिजे, अशा सूचना देखील दिल्या आहेत. शाळा सुरू करण्यासंदर्भात स्थानिक प्रशासनान निर्णय असले तरी शाळा सुरू झाल्यानंतर मुलांकडे बारकाईने लक्ष देण्याची गरज आहे. एकाही मुलाला कोरोना संसर्ग झाल्यास त्या वर्गाला तात्काळ सुट्टी दिली पाहिजे. असे राज्याचे आराेग्यमंत्री राजेश टाेपे (Rajesh Tope) यांनी स्पष्ट केले. जालना येथे ते पत्रकारांशी बोलत हाेते.
यावेळी टाेपे म्हणाले की, राज्यात लसीकरण ९० टक्के झाले असून दुसरी लस घेणाऱ्यांचे ६२ टक्के प्रमाण झाले आहे. लसीकरण सक्तीने नाही मात्र दुसरी लस घेण्यासाठी नागरिकांना विनंती करून घेण्यासाठी भाग पाडू.
Rajesh Tope : रुग्णसंख्या कमी असल्यास निर्बंध हाेणार कमी
शाळा सुरू झाल्या पाहिजे आणि कोरोना संसर्ग पण वाढू नये याची सर्वांना काळजी घ्यावी लागणार आहे. राज्यात कुठेही रुग्णाची संख्या कमी झाल्यास तेथील निर्बंध कमी करण्यात येणार आहे, असेही टाेपे यांनी स्पष्ट केले. मुलांना शाळेत पाठवण्या संदर्भात पालकांचा विरोध होत असला तरी शाळामध्ये मुलांना पाठवले पाहिजे अशी पालकांना विनंती केली आहे. शासनाने सर्व बाजूने काळजी घेतली असून शिक्षण संस्थांनी पण कोरोना नियमांचे नियम पाळण्याचे मान्य करून त्यापद्धतीने सूचना केल्या आहेत, असेही त्यांनी नमूद केले.
युरोपमध्ये चौथी लाट आली तरी शाळा सुरू आहेत. मुलांच्यादृष्टी कोनातून शाळा सुरू झाल्या पाहिजेत. लसीकरण करा असा केंद्राचा सुरुवातीपासून आग्रह आहे. त्यामुळे राज्यात सध्या पहिली लस घेणाऱ्यांची संख्या ९० टक्के झाली असून दुसरी लस घेणाऱ्यांचे ६२ टक्के प्रमाण झाले आहे.लसीकरण सक्तीने नाही तर दुसरी लस घेण्यासाठी नागरिकांना समजून सांगणार असल्याचे राजेश टोपे यांनी स्पष्ट केले आहे.
Mukutban (Maharashtra): The Mukutban integrated cement plant is an important milestone in the annals of Birla Corporation Limited (MP Birla Group), said Shri Harsh V Lodha, Chairman, MP Birla Group, after the lighting up of the kiln at the plant today. Set up at an investment of Rs 2,744 crores it is the largest greenfield investment by the Company in the history of the Group, taking its cement business to 20 million tons annually.
The Mukutban cement plant of RCCPL Private Limited (RCCPL), wholly owned subsidiary of Birla Corporation Limited, is going to be one of the most advanced cement factories in India, in terms of technology and efficiency parameters.
In the light of the pandemic’s impact on world economy and the cement industry in India, the inauguration of the Mukutban plant is commendable, Shri Lodha felt. “It is no mean feat to complete such a large project under such challenging circumstances with major disruptions on account of Covid which led to several logistical challenges, stoppage of work and a flight of labour from the project site on several occasions. Moreover, to achieve 10-million man hours of construction with zero accidents and completion of the entire project without a single major accident or fatality, I am told, is a unique achievement in the cement industry. The Mukutban cement plant will not only have a major impact on the cement business of the MP Birla Group but will make a meaningful contribution to the improvements of the lives and livelihoods of the people associated with it as well as the communities in the neighbourhood, in keeping with the Group’s credo of Heart and Strength”.
This will be the fourth integrated cement plant of the Group and the biggest single line/kiln cement plant in Maharashtra, by capacity. It will be powered by 2 x 20 MW Thermal Captive Power Plant, which is based on Air-Cooled Condenser (ACC) technology to minimize water consumption by 90%. The cement plant has been built exclusively by MP Birla Cement Perfect Plus brand which shows the faith the management has on the strength of its products and the brand. It would be one of the few cement plants built entirely by Portland Pozzolana Cement which has 30%-35% component of fly ash which is, otherwise, a waste product of thermal power plants.
Further investment will be made by the Company to generate renewable energy from multiple sources. Currently, renewable energy accounts for about 22% of Birla Corporation’s total power consumption. In the 103rd year of operation, driven by the motto of “Heart & Strength”, the Mukutban plant is founded on the twin planks of superlative technology & sustainability. Blended cement makes up more than 90% of the Company’s total cement production, the highest in India. The consumption of slag and fly ash will be scaled up also in the Mukutban plant, benefitting the industrial units at Chandrapur. The rapid pace of infrastructure development in Maharashtra would provide a suitable and conducive environment for Birla Corporation to enter this lucrative and important market and increasing its footprint in Western India.
Shri Arvind Pathak, MD & CEO, said: “We assure our channel partners and influencers that our Sales, Marketing, Technical Services and Logistics teams are fully geared up to support them. Digital and future-ready technology shall be the backbone of our initiatives”. Elaborating on the digitalization and the 360 degree composite models he referred to the mobile apps like Humsafar, Club Ultimate & Armaan Nirmaan which, he said, helped in empowering the consumer to make informed choice.
Shri Dev Banerjee, President, Sales & Logistics, said: “We are now committed to delivering better than the best cement to our consumers. Mukutban will show us the way to make cement the green way, in an environmentally sustainable manner. Perfect Plus & Chetak brands will be produced at Mukutban. Perfect Plus is our first national brand. Chetak is a legacy brand. Both these brands are popular in the Nagpur/Wardha region where we are present. We are confident these brands will become the preferred brands for the home builders of Maharashtra.”
Birla Corporation Limited is the flagship Company of the MP Birla Group. Incorporated as Birla Jute Manufacturing Company Limited in 1919, it was given shape by Shri MP Birla. Birla Corporation Limited has interest in cement and jute. The Company’s Birla Jute Mills is the first jute mill started by an Indian entrepreneur. The Company and its subsidiary, RCCPL, have 11 cement plants spread in eight locations across the country, with an annual installed capacity of 20 million tons. The Company produces an array of cement products, under the MP Birla Cement brand, suited to the different climatic conditions as well as different consumer segments. It also offers construction chemicals and wall putty.
189 Year old legacy brand PNG Jewellers has time and again proven itself to be a progressive and ahead of the curve business. Keeping in line with this business outlook, the brand has launched digital gold facility for its customers. This facility creates convenience for buying and selling digital gold through its website (www.pngjewellers.com). The brand has tied up with digital gold pioneer, Augmont for the same.
Digital Gold facilitates the purchase of physical bullion (i.e. Gold/Silver) with an accumulation of gold/silver as low as ₹1 with the ease of online access. The customer can request for the delivery of Gold/Silver purchased anytime they want in the form of coins or bars.
Customers can also sell the bullion in a secured and convenient manner back through the same link. The buy and sell prices are quoted based on wholesale spot rates and hence are not only fair but also competitive compared to other service providers. Moreover, customers can now gift their loved ones gold and silver for any occasion as well! All it requires is for the receiver to have an active mobile number. The receiver has to accept the same within 7 days otherwise the purchase is added back to the sender’s wallet!
Over the last two years of the pandemic, PNG Jewellers has launched multiple initiatives to facilitate safety and convenience for customers. From hosting regular investment discussions online for customers to offering jewellery buying at home options, the brand has gone out of its way to ensure that customer demands are met with while meeting all necessary safety standards and precautions. Launching this digital gold initiative was a natural progression after a pilot program conducted at select stores proved to be a success.
Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director said, “The digital interface by PNG Jewellers in association with Augmont creates a hassle free and seamless buying/selling experience for customers. Over the last two years, customers have become extremely e-commerce savvy and hence, creating a platform for digital gold was the next step. With this initiative, we are empowering our customers, including first time investors to buy and sell gold at their fingertips. Purchasing gold has never been so simple and with no limit to the amount of investment, this really opens up a huge opportunity for people to build their investment portfolios with gold and develop healthy investment habits. All this in a completely safe and secure environment. This initiative will propel our industry into the future, faster”.
Nagpur: Ather Energy, India’s leading electric scooter manufacturer, is all set to strengthen its retail operations in Maharashtra with the launch of its new retail outlet – Ather Space at Dharampeth, Nagpur. The new experience centre will be Ather’s fourth retail outlet in the state. Ather Energy after launching its experience centres in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik. The expansion is driven by the strong consumer demand for the Ather 450X and 450 Plus electric scooters in the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy, said, “Maharashtra is one of Ather Energy’s key markets, and the state’s response to our scooters – the 450X and 450 Plus has been phenomenal. Consumers are looking to upgrade to electric scooters that provide a great riding experience while also providing modern features and tremendous value. This has led to the growing demand for the Ather 450X, India’s leading electric scooter. We are expanding to new cities in the state to cater to the increasing demand and provide a holistic experience to the customers. We will be expanding to more cities across the state in the coming months.”
The new experience centre, which was opened in association with Aryodaya ETron, is designed to educate customers about every aspect of the vehicle while providing a holistic experience in an interactive space. The Ather Space provides a unique ownership experience along with complete service and support for the owners. The Ather 450X, alongside the Ather 450 Plus will be available to test ride and purchase at Ather Space. People in the city can book test ride slots on www.atherenergy.com to experience riding a connected & intelligent scooter.
Mr Rao Himanshu Arya, MD, Aryodaya ETron, said, “We aim to introduce and strengthen the concept of e-mobility by joining hands with the pioneers in the EV industry, Ather Energy, and providing clean and connected solutions to the next generation. Consumers are considering switching to smart and connected electric scooters, and the new retail outlet will allow us to meet the rising demand while delivering best-in-class service. Customers in Maharashtra are now purchasing electric scooters with FAME II and the state subsidy, which is the highest in India, since they offer a better value than petrol scooters. We wish to empower every citizen with a smart, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for their everyday commute.”
Ather Energy is one of the few OEMs that also invests in building charging infrastructure. The company has installed a fast-charging point, Ather Grid, at the Ather Space in Nagpur. The company plans to add 4-5 more across the city to strengthen the charging network and eliminate range anxiety. Ather Energy aims to add 500 Ather Grids by the end of FY22 across the country. The rapid charging network is available to all electric two-wheelers and electric four-wheelers, and it is free of charge until the end of June 2022.
Ather Energy has expanded its retail footprint across key cities in India and is currently present in 23 cities with 27 retail stores. The company plans to expand to 100 cities with 150 experience centres by March 2023. The company recently commissioned its second manufacturing facility in Hosur to cater to the growing demand for its electric scooters. The new facility will allow Ather to manufacture 400,000 units per annum, a significant jump from its current capacity of 120,000 units.
The Ather 450X is the best and most awarded electric scooter available in the country today. Ather Energy designs and builds high-performance and truly intelligent electric scooters that are on par, if not better than the 125cc petrol scooters on the market. The cost of ownership for an Ather Energy vehicle is lower than its petrol counterparts over the long term.
The ex-showroom price post the Fame II revision for the Ather 450X is INR 128,321 & INR 109,311 for the Ather 450 Plus in Nagpur. Considering the total cost of ownership of a comparable 125cc scooter, Ather 450X and Ather 450 Plus owners can now breakeven their investment in 18-24 months and will begin to save nearly Rs. 2 per km in the years after.
About Ather 450X:
The Ather 450X is one of the quickest and the smartest scooters in its category and comes in four colours: Grey, Green, and White. The scooter is powered with a 6kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, a 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, and comes with 4 riding modes. The Eco Mode offers a True Range of 75km with a 50kmph top speed, in the Ride mode one can ride for an average 65 km at a top speed of 60kmph and the Sport Mode offers higher acceleration with a top speed of 80kmph and True Range of 55kms. In addition to Eco, Ride, and Sport, Ather Energy has introduced a new high-performance mode, ‘Warp’. Ather 450X can go from 0 to 40 kmph in just 3.3 sec in Warp mode, making it the quickest scooter in the 125cc category and the perfect choice to navigate through city traffic. The Ather 450X can fast-charge at 1.5km per minute, making it the quickest charging rate in the electric two-wheeler category. Additionally, the electric scooter has a 4G SIM card and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing riders to manage phone calls and music on the touchscreen dashboard. The 17.78 cm (7”) touchscreen dashboard, comes with a colour depth of 16M and a Snapdragon Quad-Core processor. Ather 450X utilises Android Open Source to offer Google Map navigation, on-board diagnostics, and other unique features like Over-the-air updates, Auto Indicator off, and Guide-me-home lights.
About Ather Energy:
Ather Energy, one of India’s first intelligent electric vehicle manufacturers was founded in 2013 by IIT Madras alumni, Tarun Mehta, and Swapnil Jain. It is backed by the founders of Flipkart -Sachin Bansal & Binny Bansal- Hero Motocorp and Tiger Global. Ather Energy launched India’s first truly intelligent, electric scooter – Ather 450 in 2018, followed by their new flagship offering Ather 450X in 2020. Ather has also installed a comprehensive public charging network, Ather Grid, designed and built-in India. With 200+ charging points across India, Ather Grid is one of the country’s largest fast-charging networks for electric vehicles. The company’s product line has won 37 awards in design, automotive, and technology categories. With 58 Indian and international patent applications, 109 trademarks, and 118 Indian and International design registrations to its name, Ather Energy aims to provide consumers with the best possible ownership experience. Ather Energy currently operates in 23 cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Mysore, and Hubli.
Khatabook is celebrating its 3 years anniversary with a milestone of over INR 1.8 trillion monthly recorded transactions across its platform – Cashbook, and BizAnalyst. Founded in January 2019, Khatabook today is the leading Fintech startup in India with 10Mn+ monthly active merchant users, managing more than 344 Mn customers on its platforms.
Amidst the growing demand for technology solutions by Indian MSMEs, Khatabook has experienced exponential growth in its 3-year journey. In the past 3 years, the Khatabook platform has penetrated the grassroots of India and has a user base spread across nearly every district in the country. Khatabook is available in 13 regional languages and close to 25% of users on Khatabook are using the app in their preferred regional language. Significant growth in user base, over 50% MOM, on platform, remains organic, indicating the trust in the brand and Indian MSMEs strong inclination towards digital adoption. Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat were the top 5 user base growth states for Khatabook in 2021.
Acquired in March 2021, Biz Analyst by Khatabook has touched 100k+ paying customers in 2021. Biz Analyst is uniquely positioned to provide end-to-end real-time business intelligence and decision-making capabilities to SMEs, including business insights based on the app’s integration with tally software of SMEs.
Cashbook by Khatabook, an expense management tool, has crossed 1.8M+ installs in 2021. Available in 15 languages, Cashbook is an exclusive android app for those who want to leverage only the expense management functionality. Cashbook is also available as a feature within the Khatabook app.
Ravish Naresh, CEO, and Co-founder, Khatabook, said, “2021 has been a crucial year in Khatabook’s journey. Besides our continued growth momentum, we made several important long-term strategic decisions for business and building our talent base. I am humbled by the continued trust of our users. This milestone showcases our commitment to the empowerment of MSMEs in India. 2022 is going to be an exciting year for the MSME ecosystem.”
In 2021 the startup raised USD 100 Mn in series C round, executed its first ESOP buyback of USD 10 Mn, reached the org size of 320+ employees, and crossed INR 1.8 Trillion Monthly Recorded Transactions mark across Platforms. To effectively support MSMEs, made strides with its product offerings in 2021 by acquiring Biz Analyst, launching an exclusive Cashbook app, introducing Automated bot call reminders, the first-ever IVR tech exclusively designed for Indian MSMEs. For 2022, the focus for the startup will be financial service disbursement through its tech platforms while it continues strengthening its overall tech offerings portfolio for MSMEs.
पुणे: आपल्या अभिनयाने आणि सुरेल गायनाने संगीत रंगभूमीला समृद्ध करणाऱ्या ज्येष्ठ अभिनेत्री आणि गायिका कीर्ती शिलेदार(kirti shiledar) यांचे आज (शनिवार) निधन झाले. त्यांनी आपल्या अभिनयाने आणि गायनाने संगीत नाटकांना वेगळ्या उंचीवर नेले.
आपल्या आई जयमाला आणि वडील जयराम शिलेदार यांच्या मार्गदर्शनाखाली शास्त्रीय संगीताची आराधना केलेल्या कीर्ती शिलेदार यांनी वयाच्या दहाव्या वर्षी रंगभूमीवर पहिले पाऊल टाकले. कीर्ती शिलेदार यांची भूमिका असलेल्या नाटकांचे अनेक प्रयोग झाले. देशातल्या मराठी रसिकांसाठीही त्यांनी देशाच्या विविध शहरांत मराठी संगीत नाटकांचे प्रयोग केले.
संगीत कान्होपात्रासह जुन्या नाटकातल्या गाण्यांचा गोडवा त्यांनी नव्या पिढीपर्यंत पोहोचवला. गोड गळा आणि शास्त्रीय संगीतासाठी केलेल्या प्रचंड परिश्रमामुळे कीर्ती शिलेदार(kirti shiledar) यांनी संगीत मराठी नाटकात केलेल्या सर्वच भूमिका गाजल्या. बालगंधर्व यांच्या सुवर्णयुगाची आठवण यावी, अशा एकरूपतेने कीर्ती शिलेदार यांनी गायलेली गीते रसिकांनी डोक्यावर घेतली. संगीत नाटक हेच त्यांच्या आई, वडिलांचा श्वास आणि ध्यास होता. आपल्या आई, वडिलांची संगीत मराठी नाटकांच्या सेवेचा हाच वारसा जपताना कीर्ती शिलेदार यांनी, कीर्ती आणि पैशाचा मोह बाजूला ठेवत, मराठी संगीत रंगभूमीची सेवा अनेक वर्षे अविरतपणे केली.
मराठी संगीत रंगभूमीच्या त्या सर्वार्थाने बिनीच्या शिलेदार ठरल्या. एकच प्याला, कान्होपात्रा, द्रौपदी, मानापमान, ययाति आणि देवयानी, शाकुंतल, संशयकल्लोळ, सौभद्र अशा संगीत नाटकांत त्यांनी काम केले. त्यांना विविध पुरस्काराने गौरविण्यात आले.
Two people have died after a major fire broke out inside a 20-storeyed residential building in Mumbai this morning.
At least 17 people were also injured, three of them critically, in the massive blaze that started around 7 am on the 18th floor of Kamla building opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank in Mumbai’s Tardeo area.
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar told news agency ANI that six elderly people needed oxygen support and were been shifted to the hospital. The fire “is under control but smoke is huge. All people have been rescued,” she added.
On being alerted, the fire brigade personnel and police had rushed to the spot.
A civic body official said 13 fire engines and seven water jetties, among others, are involved in the firefighting operation, adding that it was tagged as a level-3 (major) fire.
Officials said 15 of the injured were taken to the nearby Bhatia Hospital after which 12 of them were admitted to the general ward as their condition was stable while three were admitted to the ICU due to their critical condition.
Four others were rushed to the Nair Hospital out of which two of them were declared brought dead, a doctor said.
It’s an unfortunate incident, Maharashtra BJP president and MLA Mangal Prabhat Lodha said.
मुंबई : कर्मचार्यांच्या संपामुळे राज्यातील विस्कळीत झालेली एसटी ची वाहतूक सुरू करण्यासाठी महामंडळ विविध पर्यायांचा अवलंब करीत आहे. कंत्राटी चालकांनंतर आता यांत्रिकी कर्मचारी आणि सहाय्यक वाहतूक निरीक्षक यांना उजळणी प्रशिक्षण देऊन चालक म्हणून नेमणूक देण्यात येणार आहे. तसेच वाहतूक नियंत्रकांना वाहकाची भूमिका बजावावी लागणार आहे. या कर्मचार्यांना प्रोत्साहन भत्ता म्हणून दिवसाला 300 रुपये देण्यात येणार आहेत.
अडीच महिन्यांपेक्षा अधिक कालावधीपासून विलीनीकरणाच्या मागणीसाठी कर्मचार्यांनी पुकारलेल्या संपावर अजूनही तोडगा निघालेला नाही. महामंडळाने वेतनवाढ देऊनही कर्मचारी कामावर येण्यास तयार नाहीत. त्यामुळे महामंडळाने निलंबन,सेवा समाप्ती आणि बडतर्फीची कारवाई सुरू केली.त्यानंतर महामंडळाने ग्रामीण भागातील नागरिकांची गैरसोय टाळण्यासाठी 800 कंत्राटी चालकांची भरती केली.त्यानंतर आता महामंडळाने इतर विभागातील कर्मचार्यांना चालक आणि वाहक म्हणून नियुक्ती देण्याचा निर्णय घेतला आहे.
पहिल्या टप्प्यात चालक पदातून ज्यांना वाहन परीक्षक आणि सहाय्यक वाहतूक निरीक्षक या पदावर पदोन्नती दिली आहे, अशा कर्मचार्यांना दोन दिवसांचे उजळणी प्रशिक्षण देऊन त्यांना चालक म्हणून कामगिरी देण्यात येणार आहे. दुसर्या टप्प्यात ज्या यांत्रिकी कर्मचार्यांकडे अवजड वाहन चालविण्याचा परवाना आहे, अशा कर्मचार्यांची विभागीय पातळीवर माहिती गोळा करून त्यांच्याकडून विभागीय पातळीवर प्रादेशिक परिवहन कार्यालयाकडे तत्काळ आनलाईन अर्ज करून प्रवासी वाहन चालक अनुज्ञप्ती बिल्ला काढावयाचा आहे.
खाते वाहन व मार्ग तपासणी वाहनांवर नेमणूक केलेल्या चालकांना एसटी चालविण्यास देण्यात येणार आहे. वाहतूक नियंत्रण म्हणून ज्या वाहकांना पदोन्नती दिली आहे,त्यांचा वापर वाहक म्हणून करण्यात येणार आहे.
Sony SAB’s value-driven show Maddam Sir has a celebration in store, as it is all set to complete 400 spectacular episodes on 17th January. With the concept of ‘policing with heart,’ the show features Gulki Joshi as SHO Haseena Malik, Yukti Kapoor as Karishma Singh, Bhavika Sharma as Santosh, and Sonali Naik as Pushpa ji. While the show has received accolades for its unique narrative, the appreciation has magnified with the adrenaline-packed performance of the star cast and has won a million hearts during its journey.
The entire team of Maddam Sir will be celebrating this landmark achievement by cutting a cake on the sets. The success of the show is a reminder of consistent hard work and effort put forth by the cast and crew, and they will be spending some quality time together to mark the occasion.
Gulki Joshi, essaying the role of SHO Haseena Malik, said, “It has been a fabulous journey so far, and an incredible feat for the entire team. I have grown along with the show both personally and professionally. As a team, we couldn’t have been happier, and we are all looking forward to the show achieving greater heights with each passing day. I’m thankful to all our fans who have helped us reach this landmark, and I can assure you all that the show only gets better after this point, so please keep watching and keep showering your love!”
Yukti Kapoor, essaying the role of Karishma Singh, said, “This is such a wholesome moment for the entire team of Maddam Sir. I feel so lucky to be a part of this show and I am speechless. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the viewers who made the show what it is today. It wouldn’t have been possible without your constant support. It is really unbelievable how time passes so quickly when you are doing what you love and the show has become very, very close to my heart.”
Keep watching Maddam Sir every Monday to Saturday at 10:30 PM only on Sony SAB
New Delhi: Schools in Maharashtra will reopen for all classes from next week, the state’s Education Minister said today. All the schools will have to ensure that Covid protocols are in place, Varsha Gaikwad, Maharashtra School Education Minister, said as she announced the news.
“From 24 (January) we will be reopening schools for classes 1-12th with COVID protocols; Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has agreed to our proposal, Ms Gaikwad was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Last week, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope had said that there was a demand for the reopening of schools in the state.
“Demands are rising from certain quarters for reopening of schools as children are suffering the education loss,” he said.
Earlier this month, the Maharashtra government had announced the closure of schools in the state till February 15 as the number of coronavirus cases started spiralling from December amid the emergence of the new Omicron variant.
“After COVID cases rose, the government decided not to continue with the school (offline) sessions. But after discussion with the experts, it has been decided to start the sessions where the number of cases is low based on the local COVID-19 situation,” Ms Gaikwad said.
Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 43,697 new coronavirus positive cases, 10 per cent more than the previous day, including 214 Omicron infections, and also saw 49 fatalities, the health department said.
With this, the state’s caseload reached 73,25,825, while the fatality count rose to 1,41,934.
The fresh Omicron cases took the tally of those infected with this strain to 1,860, it said.
नागपूर: कुही तालुक्यातील वेलतुर पोलिस ठाण्यातंर्गत आज (गुरूवार) सकाळी साडेदहा वाजण्याच्या सुमारास नागपूर आम नदीत नाव उलटून महिला बुडाली, चार महिला बचावल्या .
या विषयी मिळालेल्या माहितीनुसार, मौजा कुजबा नागपूर येथील ५ महिला कापूस वेचण्याकरिता आम नदीच्या पलीकडील शेतमालक परमानंद तिजारे यांच्या शेतामध्ये त्यांच्याच डोंग्याने जात होत्या. आम नदीच्या पात्रात अचानक डोंगा फुटला. डोंग्यामध्ये पाणी भरले. महिलांनी आरडाओरड सुरू केली. महिलांच्या हालचालीमुळे डोंगा पलटी झाली. त्यामध्ये गीता रामदास निंबारते यांचा बुडून मृत्यू झाला.
मनू सुरेश साळवे, मनीषा राजू ठवकर, लक्ष्मी लोमेश्वर गिरी, मंगला देवराव भोयर व परमानंद रामचंद्र तिजारे हे वाचले. त्यांच्यावर मांढळ येथील प्राथमिक आरोग्य केंद्रात उपचार सुरू आहेत. लक्ष्मी लोमेश्वर गिरी व परमानंद रामचंद्र तिजारे यांना प्राथमिक उपचार करून मेडिकलमध्ये दाखल केले आहे.
Orange City Hospital & Research Institute owned by Ravi Nair Hospitals
Private Limited boasts of more than 150 doctors serving needy central
Indians through 60 departments and 30 clinics. OCHRI is also NABH accredited
& ISO certified hospital. OCHRI’s working trendsetter model wherein the
profits are reinvested back to society through various socio-charitable
undertakings have been applauded and studied by many management schools.
As part of their ongoing social activities to commemorate their silver
jubilee; a free health camp by OCHRI in association with Rashtrasant Tukdoji
Maharaj Nagpur University was recently held for the benefit of all Nagpur
university officials at Health Center, Ambedkar Law College, Nagpur.
Dr. Rajashree Kapkar, MD (Medicine)- OCHRI Physician and Dr. Noorul
Ameen-OCHRI Medical Superintendent from Team OCHRI rendered their expertise
during this free general Health Camp. Blood Pressure, health counselling and
Free Blood Sugar checkup was also done.
Earlier camp was inaugurated by Hon’ble Dr. Subhash Chaudhary- Vice
Chancellor, RSTM Nagpur University. He also felicitated TEAM OCHRI and
thanked them for this altruistic social gesture. Prof. Sanjay Dudhe- Pro
Vice Chancellor also visited and interacted with medical team.
On this occasion Dr. Rajashri Kapkar said that “Usually, high blood pressure
has no symptoms. Your doctor will probably measure it at every visit but you
may need to check it at home, too. Likewise, complications of diabetes
include multi organ involvement like eye, nerves and kidney. Most people
with diabetes will eventually have high blood pressure, along with other
heart and circulation problems. Hence periodic blood pressure and blood
sugar checkup should be done by all 40+ individuals, she further added.
Large number of employees of Nagpur University availed the benefit of this
camp. Dr. Saroj Shamkunwar – RTMNU Health Officer thanked OCHRI management
and Dr. Anup Marar- Director OCHRI for this social gesture. Dr. Noorul
Ameen- OCHRI Medical Superintendent and Sr. Rashika Diwe assisted Dr.
Rajashree Kapkar for success of this camp.
Mumbai: Over the past years, discovery+ has augmented its position as the hub of armed forces led content. Home to an exclusive, never-seen-before Military content, this Republic Day discovery+ celebrates the tales of bravery and courage with ‘Home of Patriots’ campaign by launching new series from the fan favourite franchises Mission Frontline and Breaking Point. Premiering on 20th January, Mission Frontline features the actor, writer, producer, and director Farhan Akhtar along with the supremely popular action director and producer Rohit Shetty. Followed by the launch of 4 new episodes from the hit series Breaking Point on 21st January.
Post the overwhelming response of Mission Frontline starring talented actors like Rana Daggubati and Sara Ali Khan, the action-packed episodes will see Farhan Akhtar, and Rohit Shetty spend a day with the Rashtriya Rifle soldiers and J&K Police’s Special Operations Group in Srinagarrespectively. Full of adventure, endurance, backbreaking training, and powerful visuals, each episode traverses through the life of India’s brave warriors through the eyes and experiences of these celebrities.
Yet another interesting release scheduled for the month is popular franchise Breaking Point, a 4-part series that will showcase different groups of soldiers in training including the paratroopers, Armoured Corps, Army Artillery, and Army Aviation. A staggering slate that is sure to fill your hearts with pride and gives the audience a never seen before look into the training imparted at India’s premier institutions across cities like Nashik, Jodhpur Ahmednagar, Agra, Jaisalmer and Sarmathura. Each moment of the series takes the viewer a step closer to how the soldiers are transformed into warriors of the Indian Army.
Speaking of his overall training experience, Farhan Akhtar said, “If I could express the feeling in one word, it would be humbling for me. Back when we were filming Lakshya, we went up close and personal with the lives of our jawans,but stepping into their shoes and experiencing the hardships they go through on-ground is a life-changing experience. It was extremely difficult for me to get trained in such tough terrains and weather conditions, but their support and encouragement made it possible. It is an honour to have got the chance to be a part of discovery+ ’s Mission Frontline.”
Talking about his experience of spending a day with the forces, Rohit Shetty said, “An experience that I cannot explain even through the best of phrases. People often associate me with action, but ‘true action’ is what these police officers personify. Given the high-tension area, leaving for duty each morning, and hoping for the family to be safe by the time you get back requires a lot of courage. I’m moved by their undying spirit. Thank you, discovery+, for bringing out these aspects of a police’s life that will startle the audience and make them want to salute their enthusiasm and zeal for the country and its citizens.”
Sharing her thoughts on Home of Patriots, Megha Tata, Managing Director- South Asia, Discovery, Inc. said,“Discovery as a brand has always upped the ante with breakthrough content, and our repertoire of military specials has stood out from the crowd. There couldn’t be a better time to glorify and pay homage to our army men with our Home of Patriots content campaign that aims to give the masses an access into the world of these warriors. It’s an honour to have country’s influential personalities like Farhan Akhtar and Rohit Shetty who experience the lives of the soldiers and police officers for a day, making it an exciting watch for the audience.”
In addition to Mission Frontline and Breaking Point, the military special content will see glimpse of the grueling training programs of the Indian Armed Forces through its stellar line-up of shows like
Ladakh Warriors: The Sons of the Soil, Special Operations India, Battle Ops, Breaking Point: High Altitude Warfare School, Women Fighter Pilots, Breaking Point: Air Force Academy andBreaking Point: Indian Submariners, Breaking Point: Commando School Belgaum (2017), India’s Paratroopers – Earning the Badge (2016) and Revealed: National Defence Academy (2014). Revealed: Siachen (2016), 1965: India’s Battles and Heroes’ (2015) and Indian Army Women’s Expedition’ (2013) among other exciting line up you do not want to miss.
Watch Mission Frontline starring Farhan Akhtar and Rohit Shetty on 20th January and 4 special episodes of Breaking Point on 21st January only on discovery+.
About discovery+
‘discovery+’, an exciting D2C streaming app is launched to satiate the unmet need of a differentiated product, offering premium real-life entertainment. Priced competitively at INR 399 per annum, the app is developed and curated specifically for India. Discovery+ offers thousands of hours of exclusive content across 55+ genres, including Science, Adventure, Food and Lifestyle, in 7 languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali. The premium subscribers have access to a pool selection of never-seen-before Premium Discovery titles, must-watch documentaries, India originals and exclusive acquisitions. Free users of the app have access to all-time favorites from the Discovery library.
New Delhi: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that COVID-19 inoculation guidelines issued by the Union health ministry do not envisage forcible vaccination without obtaining the consent of an individual.Cannot Force A Person to Get Vaccinated: Centre To Supreme Court.
On the issue of exempting persons with disabilities from producing vaccination certificates, the Centre told the top court that it has not issued any SOP that makes it mandatory to carry the vaccination certificate for any purpose.
The Centre said this in its affidavit filed in response to a plea by NGO Evara Foundation seeking door-to-door, priority COVID-19 vaccination for persons with disabilities.
“It is submitted that the direction and guidelines released by Government of India and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare do not envisage any forcible vaccination without obtaining consent of the concerned individual.
“It is submitted that vaccination for COVID-19 is of larger public interest in view of the ongoing pandemic situation,” the affidavit filed by the Union health ministry said.
The ministry said that “it is duly advised, advertised and communicated through various print and social media platforms that all citizens should get vaccinated and systems and processes have been designed to facilitate the same.”
“However, Cannot Force A Person to Get Vaccinated their wishes,” it said.
लंडन : ब्रिटिशांनी भारतावर बंदुकीच्या बळावर दीडशे वर्षे राज्य केले, आता एक भारतीय दस्तुरखुद्द ब्रिटनवर सेवेच्या बळावर राज्य करणार असल्याचे संकेत मिळत आहे. ब्रिटिश पंतप्रधान बोरिस जॉन्सन यांनी राजीनामा द्यावा म्हणून दबाव वाढतच चाललेला आहे. जॉन्सन यांच्या जागी ब्रिटनचे नवे पंतप्रधान म्हणून ऋषी सुनक हे पहिली पसंती म्हणून या देशाच्या राजकीय पटलावर उदयाला आले आहेत!
कोरोना लॉकडाऊनदरम्यान ओल्या पार्टीमुळे जॉन्सन वादाच्या भोवर्यात सापडले आहेत. संसदेत क्षमायाचनेनंतरही कन्झर्व्हेटिव्ह पक्षाच्या (हुजूर पक्ष) दहापैकी 6 सदस्यांनी जॉन्सन यांच्या कार्यपद्धतीबद्दल तीव्र नाराजी व्यक्त केली आहे. जॉन्सन यांची लोकप्रियता 36 टक्क्यांपर्यंत घसरली आहे. कन्झर्व्हेटिव्ह पक्षाच्या पोल सर्व्हेत 46 टक्के लोकांनी ऋषी सुनाक यांना पंतप्रधान म्हणून पहिली पसंती दिली आहे. जॉन्सन मंत्रिमंडळात सध्या गृह खाते सांभाळणार्या प्रीती पटेल यांना पंतप्रधान पदासाठी दुसर्या क्रमांकाची (10 टक्के) पसंती आहे, हे आणखी विशेष!
सुनाक यांना पंतप्रधानपदी नेमले तर 2024 मध्ये होणार असलेल्या सर्वसाधारण निवडणुकीत कन्झर्व्हेटिव्ह पक्षाला जास्त जागा जिंकता येतील, असे पक्षाला वाटते. जुलै 20 मध्ये जॉन्सन लोकप्रियतेच्या शिखरावर होते. तेव्हा झालेल्या सर्व्हेत त्यांना 85 टक्के मतदारांचा पाठिंबा होता. आता झालेल्या सर्व्हेत मात्र मतदारांना ते नको आहेत. त्याऐवजी ऋषी सुनाक हवे आहेत.
बँकर म्हणून आपली कारकीर्द सुरू करणार्या ऋषी यांनी 2015 मध्ये पहिली निवडणूक लढविली. उत्तर यॉर्कशायरमधील रिचमंड मतदारसंघातून ते खासदार म्हणून निवडून आलेले आहेत.
कमला हॅरिसनंतर ऋषी की प्रीती?
अमेरिकेसारख्या महासत्तेच्या उपराष्ट्राध्यक्षपदी भारतीय मूळ असलेल्या कमला हॅरिस यांची निवड झाल्यानंतर ऋषी वा प्रीती यांच्यापैकी कुणी ब्रिटनच्या पंतप्रधान पदावर नियुक्त झाल्यास ती भारतासाठी प्रचंड अभिमानाची गोष्ट ठरणार आहे.
पंतप्रधानपदाची दुसरी दावेदारही मूळ भारतीय
बोरिस जॉन्सन यांनी राजीनामा दिल्यास ब्रिटनच्या विद्यमान गृहमंत्री प्रीती पटेल याही पंतप्रधानपदाच्या दावेदार ठरू शकतात. विथम मतदारसंघातून त्या निवडून आल्या आहेत. गुजराती मूळ असलेल्या सुशील पटेल आणि अंजना यांच्या त्या कन्या आहेत.
New Delhi: Sony India today announces the new WF-1000XM4 – the latest addition to the truly wireless category in the critically acclaimed 1000X series. The WF-1000XM4 earbuds take industry-leading noise cancelling and audio quality to the next level. Made to fit every ear, they offer a personalised experience that adjust to every situation.
Price and Availability:
The WF-1000XM4 will be available across retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores and other e-commerce website in India from 16th January 2022 onwards. It will be available in silver and black color.
Bangalore: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of the New Camry Hybrid with refreshing design changes to amplify the power, luxury, style, and elegance of the intelligent and intuitive sedan.
On the outside, a new design Front Bumper, Grille and Alloy wheels further enhance the bold and sophisticated looks of the Camry Hybrid. The interiors also see design changes in line with evolving customer choices, with a Floating type bigger 9-inch Infotainment System compatible with Android Auto & Apple Carplay complementing the aesthetically designed instrument panel. The design of the ornamentation has also been refreshed with a black engineered wood effect film with a composite pattern.
Further, the popular self-charging hybrid electric sedan is now available in a new exterior color of Metal Stream Metallic in addition to the existing colors of Platinum White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Red Mica, Attitude Black, and Burning Black.
Speaking about the launch of the New Camry Hybrid, Mr. Atul Sood, Associate Vice President, Sales and Strategic Marketing, TKM, said, “The Camry Hybrid is an amazing amalgamation of power and luxury that has been designed to provide seamless driving experience to our customers. At the same time, it has been designed for a greener and sustainable future as the self-charging hybrid technology delivers a unique combination of exemplary dynamic performance, acceleration, and lower emissions. Over the years, it has endeared itself to thousands of customers and we are confident the New Camry Hybrid will attract many more with its carefully thought-out design and luxurious features. Since its introduction in 2013, the Camry Hybrid is well established in the Indian market and is a testament to Toyota’s unwavering efforts towards a carbon neutral environment.”
The vehicle is powered by a 2.5-litre, 4-Cylinder Gasoline Hybrid Dynamic Force Engine, coupled with a powerful Motor Generator delivering a combined output of 160kW [218PS]. Customers can choose from three driving modes – Sport, Eco and Normal. In the Sport Mode, the Dynamic Force Engine improves acceleration response by non-linear throttle control. Studies have shown that strong hybrid vehicles are capable of running upto 60% of time on electric mode thereby giving high fuel efficiency.
The adoption of Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) enables high body rigidity, unprecedented comfort, and fun-to-drive characteristics besides improved stability and superior handling delivering a combination of sportiness and spaciousness.
The sedan’s ability to shift driving modes along with Ventilated Front Seats and Sequential Shift with Paddles makes driving a truly exhilarating experience. Its cabin is accentuated with a range of advanced features like 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat, ORVM and Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column with Memory Function, Wireless Smartphone Charger, and Heads-Up Display seamlessly blending best-in-class human machine interface with the interior design. Further, comfortable Rear Seats with Recliner, Power Assisted Rear Sunshade, Audio and AC Controls on capacitive touch panel, placed on the rear arm rest provide a luxurious experience. A three-zone personal air-conditioning releases refreshing nanoeTM positive ions that moisturize the skin and hair while deodorizing the cabin. To light up the drive, there is a Tilt and Slide Moon Roof with Retractable Sunshade and a Front Power tilt.
The New Camry Hybrid offers a host of active and passive state-of-the-art safety systems for all passengers with best in class 9 SRS Airbags, Parking Assist with Back Guide Monitor, Clearance & Back Sonar, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist Control, Electronic Parking Brake with Brake Hold Function, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System among others.
The New Camry’s hybrid battery comes with a warranty of 8 years or 1,60,000 kilometres (whichever comes first). Bookings for the New Toyota Camry Hybrid are open.
Customers can book the vehicle online (www.toyotabharat.com) or visit their nearest Toyota dealership.
Mumbai – The elegant New Range Rover defines modern luxury, providing more refinement, customer choiceand scope for personalisation than ever before.
Range Rover is the original luxury SUV and has led by example for 50 years, combining serene comfort and composure with all-conquering capability. The New Range Rover is the most desirable yet, mixing breathtaking modernity and aesthetic grace withtechnological sophistication and seamless connectivity.
Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India, said: “The Range Rover sits at the pinnacle of luxury SUVs in India and the new fifth generation Range Rover ups the desirability quotient significantly higher.”
Land Rover’s new flexible Modular Longitudinal Architectureunderpins every aspect of this luxury SUV, from its unmatched capability and agile handling to its peerless refinement. By combining state-of-the-art engineering techniques with new levels of virtual development and Land Rover’s punishing development programme, the New Range Rover will deliver new levels of quality.
The new luxury SUV is available in SE, HSE and Autobiography models. A First Edition will be available throughout the first year of production, based on the Autobiography model and featuring a unique specification. It is exclusively available in a Sunset Gold Satin finish, among a choice of five exterior colours. Both Standard (SWB) or Long Wheelbase (LWB) body designs are available with five seats, while the New Range Rover LWB model is available with a third row for extended comfort for up to seven adults.
New Delhi: Study Group, a leading provider of international education is delighted to announce a new partnership in North America with Florida Atlantic University.
Florida Atlantic University is ranked as a top public higher education institution by U.S. News and World Report and has been described as “an energetic and fast-growing institution, determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship.” It has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and offers over 4,800 internship placements to support graduate employability at global companies including Google, Apple, and General Motors and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Study Group shares Florida Atlantic University’s strategic focus on developing students’ professional skills. It has been selected as Florida Atlantic University’s trusted partner of choice to recruit international students to a range of programs due to its reputation and expertise in global education and partnerships with over 50 universities worldwide. Study Group was also recently named Pathway Provider of the Year at the Global Education Investor Awards.
Study Group CEO Emma Lancaster said, “Florida Atlantic University – with its excellent main campus location in Boca Raton and strong investment in sought after science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs - is expected to become a popular choice for international students planning to study in the US. We are very much looking forward to sharing this exciting study destination with students around the world. Study Group’s international marketing, student recruitment and admissions expertise will support Florida Atlantic University to achieve its international student recruitment goals, which also benefits the whole university community, providing the opportunity for local students to learn from their global peers in a highly connected world.”
Russ Ivy, Senior Associate Provost of Florida Atlantic University, also welcomed the partnership, commenting, “We are very pleased to announce this important partnership with Study Group and we look forward to welcoming international students from across the world to our beautiful campus where they can expect an excellent education and welcoming student community.”
Study Group will be accepting applications from 1 February 2022 and looks forward to new international students joining Florida Atlantic University in Fall 2022.
Delhi is expected to record fewer than 25,000 Covid cases today – less than the nearly 30,000 reported yesterday – Health Minister Satyendra Jain said late last night. Mr Jain also told reporters only 15 per cent of available hospital beds were occupied and that admissions had slowed.
“This is an indication that the wave has plateaued,” the Health Minister said, confirming that there are no plans to impose new curbs ahead of the weekend curfew that will kick in at 10 pm.
“Last night, Delhi reported 28,867 new cases, 31 fatalities… but over 13,000 hospital beds are vacant, just over 15 per cent of beds are occupied. We are expecting the city will report around 25,000 new COVID-19 cases today,” Mr Jain was quoted by news agency PTI.
“Hospital admissions in the city have become stagnant… which is a good sign. The positivity rate keeps on changing but the main factor is hospital admissions,” he said.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal this morning said: “There is no need to panic. Cases have risen but hospitalisation and deaths are low. We have made all preparations. There is no shortage of beds.”
On Thursday the national capital reported a record 28,867 cases in 24 hours – the most in a day since the pandemic began in December 2019. Yesterday’s positivity rate – 29 per cent – was also the highest since May 3 last year, when the country was battling the second wave of infections.
On Wednesday the city reported 27,561 new cases in 24 hours.
Also on Wednesday, Mr Jain said restrictions in Delhi, which include shutting of restaurants and bars (only deliveries and takeaways are allowed), ordering a weekend curfew, and directing non-essential private companies to WFH, could be lifted over the next two or three days if new cases declined.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a virtual meeting of chief ministers attended by the heads of the Rajasthan, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Assam governments, among others.
After the meeting the Prime Minister reminded people to get vaccinated (and asked those eligible to get the precautionary dose as well) as the country enters the third year of its Covid battle.
The PM’s message comes amid a massive spike in cases across the country triggered, in part, by the spread of the Omicron strain, which is much more transmissible than the Delta variant.
“We have to stay alert, but we also need to be aware that there’s no need to panic. We have to be careful amid this festive season,” he said, underlining the need to also keep the economy running.
This morning the country reported over 2.64 lakh new cases in 24 hours – a 6.7 per cent increase from the day before. The number of confirmed Omicron cases increased by 4.83 per cent to 5,753.
Nagpur: Yamraj Khush Hua! A ghost was spotted in the Shankar Nagar Square of city reciting the same to riders without helmet.
In a bid to create awareness towards road safety, Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur conducted an awareness campaign- Haar ya Helmet. The campaign focused on wearing helmet and its importance in road safety.
The innovative event was held at Shankar Nagar Square where the commuters not wearing helmets were asked to choose a helmet or a garland. They were educated and reminded on wearing helmet and ensuring their own safety. As road transportation becomes more crowded with means to travel becoming more easily available, mishaps on the road have emerged as one of the most pressing social issues that the country is grappling with. The idea behind this activity was to reach more and more number of people and give them the message of wearing helmets for safety.
The commuters who were following all the safety norms were also regarded as “Road Safety Heroes” under this campaign.
City traffic police was associated with this event and supported in making this event a success. “We are continuously working on raising awareness not just towards wearing helmets but also to follow all the traffic rules once we are on roads. This initiative will add to our cause in a novel way”, said Mr. Amit Dolas, PI (traffic), Nagpur. “This activity also ensure in educating people about importance of wearing helmets as two wheelers are most vulnerable to accidents. We are working on educating people on the fact that following traffic rules is for their own safety”, he added. The entire campaign was conducted under guidance of Mr. Sarang Awad, Deputy Commissioner of police (Traffic), Nagpur.
“We are doing our bit in raising awareness for various social causes and this is one on such activities through which are appealing people to follow traffic rules and wear helmet for their safety”, said Mr. Abhinandan Dastenavar, Centre Head, Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur.
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