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  by Priya J  March , Mumbai, 2021- Union Bank of India launched “UNI – CARBON CARD”, an HPCL co-branded credit card on the Rupay platform of NPCI today i.e March 26,   2021 . Speaking on the occasion Shri RajkiranRai G, MD&CEO Union Bank of India, said “It is a unique card designed with association one of the largest Public Sector Bank, Union Bank of India and HPCL, a leader is fuel retail and Rupay – India’s largest card payment network. It will create an opportunity to create value for the customers.” “Union Bank of India is committed to customer centric products and processes that enhance ease of living. As a Bank, it is our desire to understand the needs of our customers and provide them with solutions that cater to their needs. The Union Bank HPCL Co-branded credit card takes us another step closer to making India a less-cash economy, realizing ‘Digital India’ vision of our Honorable Prime Minister.” he added. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Dinesh Kumar G...

by Priya J JK Cement Ltd. has been transforming dreams into brick and mortar structures for almost five decades. In it’s quest to live up to its mission of providing innovative products to meet its customer’s diverse needs, the Company has made it's foray into the Wood Finishes segment with the launch of JKC Wood Amore - a range of premium Italian wood finishes. #NurturedInItaly, JKC Wood Amore, translates as ‘love for wood’ and has been formulated in collaboration with Italian wood coatings and finishes pioneer-- Sivam Coatings. JK Cement’s strong brand salience, influencer & channel connect and market leadership in the white cement & wall putty segments, JKC Wood Amore is poised to carve it’s a new success story.  JKC Wood Amore is a revolutionary product that brings a range of Polyurethane (PU) products ensuring outstanding finish, appealing aesthetics and higher durability for wood surfaces that is best suited for interiors. Bringing art to science and explori...

 by Priya J Bengaluru, March, 2021:  A team of doctors at Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road successfully treated a  30-year-old female  with a  rare wrist insatiability  through a minimally invasive surgery performed using unique technology of nanoscope of 1.9 mm. The team was led by  Dr. Raghu Nagaraj, Senior Consultant, Orthopedics and Bone & Joint Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road. Nanoscope is the latest technology in arthroscopy which is of the size 1.9 mm with added advantages of true pin hole incisions or cuts, and can reach any corners of the joint without any damage to structures. A nano-operative arthroscopy system offers an incisionless patient experience and unlimited atraumatic access to joint spaces during diagnostic and surgical procedures. Arthroscopic procedures are minimally invasive surgical procedures that show faster recovery times and lower complication rates when compared to open surgery, and can also be perf...

by Priya J Mumbai, March 2021:  Madame,  India’s leading women’s western wear fashion brand for apparel, handbags, footwear, and accessories,  has witnessed a significant growth in their online sales during the pandemic period of 2020.  The online sales jumped from 2% of overall sales to nearly 10% with a continuing upward trend majorly contributed to by  growth in Tier II and Tier III cities. Cities like  Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mohali, Noida, Jammu and Shimla were the high growth cities for the brand. Madame has been  striving to continuously inspire young women to express their individuality and spirit through accessible fashion. In the recent past, the fashion brand launched the well-received Wonder Woman inspired collection in collaboration with Warner Bros coinciding with the launch of the movie featuring Gal Gadot in the lead role. With the revamp and modifications implemented to their exclusive online platform –  www.gl...

Dr Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher by Priya J While the Govt. of India has been working towards eradication of tuberculosis (TB) in the country (as per the National Strategic Plan 2017-2025), the COVID-19 pandemic threw a curveball in the past year and disrupted several activities.  Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest and serious illnesses known to mankind and India belongs to the “high TB burden” category. The efforts taken by our central and state governments to continue providing essential treatment to TB patients at home during the pandemic is commendable. This was especially important because both pulmonary TB and COVID-19 primarily affect the lungs. Moreover, such individuals are usually in an immunocompromised state. Interrupting treatment would have spelt disaster in several cases, especially if the patient were to be infected by the coronavirus. While there is no direct link between increased risk and severity of COVID-19 in patients with pre-existing ...

16 telemedicine robots enable doctors to treat patients anywhere, anytime; collaborate with specialists from different disciplines from across the world, and monitor patients 24x7, while reducing the risk of infections for both doctors and patients by Priya J  March 2021:  In a first in India, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre (MMHRC), Madurai, one of South India’s leading multi-specialty hospitals, has deployed 16 mobile Teladoc Health Robots for clinical examinations, diagnosis, and monitoring of health parameters of both out-patients and in-patients. These robots are the preferred choice of the world’s top six hospitals. MMHRC is the only healthcare institution in India to deploy these. Said  Dr. S. Gurushankar,  Chairman, Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Madurai: “These telemedicine robots from Teladoc are a substantial addition to the healthcare capabilities available in Tamil Nadu. They have empowered our doctors to treat patients anywhere and anytime. ...

Swarfira  presents 2021’s Song of the Season ‘ Krishna Club Mix’  to commemorate the festival of Holi and spread Krishna consciousness across age groups by Priya J March , 2021:  India’s most loved Radio Jockey Archana, who is known to don several hats has just added another feather to it by teaming up with musical maestro Gopal Chaturvedi to reign in the celebrations of Holi with the  Krishna Club Mix  (KC Mix) which was launched today on  Swarfira ’s  official YouTube Channel. Krishna Club Mix  is a single, blended with fusion-rock and integrated with classical notations and shlokas that encapsulates the power of oneness, spirituality, hope and incorporates the world culture through a vivacious musical journey which transcends beyond boundaries. Gopal Chaturvedi who has inherited the rich heritage of classical music from his ancestors having learned from his grandfather Pandit Hardev Ji Chaturvedi in Mathura is an avid devotee of Lord Krishna. H...

by Priya J Bengaluru , March 27, 2021 : The  Blockchain and Crypto Assets Council (BACC) of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)  today welcomed the government’s move on making it mandatory for companies to disclose investments made in cryptocurrencies. Favouring the development, BACC of IAMAI stated it’s a move in the right direction that will bring greater transparency. “The move opens the door for all Indian companies to have Crypto on their balance sheets. It is a good sign that India is moving towards more acceptance and awareness amongst the mainstream markets and regulators. This would help in shaping the crypto-assets market, eventually leading to its growth. It is in a positive direction and would bring transparency, legitimacy, and structure to the industry," says  Sohail Merchant, CEO, Pocketbits, a member of IAMAI’s Blockchain and Crypto Assets Council. Another member of BACC,  Sumit Gupta, CEO & Co-founder, CoinDCX , opined, “With com...

A rare to find project within the Mumbai city limits at this price-point Aarambh was featured among the top 10 best-selling projects in Mumbai   by Priya J Mumbai, March 13, 2021:   Located in Mumbai’s bustling and rapidly transforming western suburb of Malad, Group Satellite is all set to launch the Phase II of Aarambh at an inconceivable price of Rs. 47.5 lakhs all Inclusive with No Stamp Duty, No GST and No Hidden Charges within the city limits of Mumbai. The 18-storey project is ingeniously designed with an international style of architecture at an affordable price. The Group offers the residents a smart home which is spread across 3.5 lakh sq.ft with a grandeur lifestyle of 1 bed residences with maximum space utilization. Despite the situation of lockdown due to Covid-19 pandemic last year, Aarambh was featured among the top 10 best-selling projects with a huge response from the buyers. The project comprises 6 towers, among which Tower C,D,E and F are 100% sold and the Gr...

by Priya J Bengaluru,March 2021:  Wonderla’s International Women’s day exclusive offer across its branches in 3 cities has received immense appreciation from its customers. On 8 th  March 2021, the theme park opened its doors exclusively for its female visitors. No male visitors above the age of 10 were allowed to enter the premises. More than 5000 women across age groups participated in this initiative in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi. The initiative included a one + one offer on entry ticket priced at Rs. 999 inclusive of GST. As part of the Hygiene and Safety Policy of the company, floors were marked to ensure guests can maintain physical distance in rides, restaurants, queue areas and kiosks. Common areas were sanitized using hypochlorite solution and the rides were sanitized frequently with approved chemicals. All the staff at Wonderla are mandated to wear masks, automatic hand sanitisers were provided at all rides, restaurants, changing rooms and other entry points. Sep...

Customers enjoy    long-term guaranteed income along with enhanced Protection cover with Critical Illness bene­fit.   The single pay option protects customer’s capital at all points of time The total premiums are paid back to the Customers  when guaranteed income stops by Priya J New Delhi,March 2021 : Tata AIA Life Insurance (Tata AIA Life) announced the launch of Tata AIA Life Fortune Guarantee Plus, a flexible, non-linked, non-participating Savings Plan that promises a secure financial future with guaranteed long term income along with comprehensive Protection cover. Apart from long-term guaranteed income for future financial needs, the plan also offers   health protection in the event that the policyholder is diagnosed with a Critical Illness. Fortune Guarantee Plus offers two income options – Regular Income or Regular Income with an inbuilt Critical Illness bene­fit. If the insured is diagnosed with a Critical Illness during the premium payment term, a...

by Priya J New Delhi, March : Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju promised full government support to young girls who wanted to take up motorsports while felicitating India’s top women in the sport on Monday to mark International Women’s Day. He had a special word praise for Aashi Hanspal, Kart Racer from Mumbai, who was one of the youngest members of the delegation, calling her a ‘little daredevil.’ Aashi, who was decorated with the ‘Outstanding Women in Motorsport’ title by the FMSCI in 2019, had become the only girl from the country to qualify for FIA’s Girls on Track-Rising Stars event in France in Oct. 2020. She has also participated in the 24 Hours Endurance Racing Championship in Dubai recently, just two years after getting behind the wheels of a racing car. The 20-member strong delegation included ace rally drivers Garima Avtar (Delhi), Khyati Mody and Manisha Kelkar (both Mumbai) and superbikers Niharika Yadav (Delhi) and Anushriya Gulati (Dehradun). ‘Last year, we gave the Arjuna Aw...

By Dr. Veerabhadra Guptha K, Senior Consultant, Nephrology, Aster RV Hospital by Priya J Kidney disease affects millions of people all over the world and is known as a silent killer. Quite often it does not exhibit any symptoms in the initial stages and the disorder goes undetected till it has reached an advanced stage. A person suffering from kidney disease, on dialysis, or having undergone transplant must take extra care to avoid additional stress to the kidneys. Here are some health management tips for people suffering from kidney disease -  Hydration is important but be careful Water plays a key role in flushing out toxins from the body and healthy people are typically advised to drink about 8-10 glasses of water per day. For kidney patients however, too much water or fluids puts excessive stress on the kidneys and can make dialysis painful, lead to water retention, fluid build up in the lungs, higher blood pressure and heart issues. Fluid intake includes not just water bu...

Strengthens the service operations with a new full-fledged,  dedicated facility of JMD ISUZU. Conveniently located to offer seamless service support for  ISUZU customers by Priya J March 2021, Mumbai : With strong focus on service and customer experience, Isuzu Motors India opens a new full-fledged service centre of JMD ISUZU in Navi Mumbai. Located in Nerul area, the new service centre is spread over an area of 13,900 sq.ft., well-equipped with modern tools, 7 service bays, paint booth and skilled technicians to offer seamless service support to all ISUZU customers in the region. JMD has been representing ISUZU in Mumbai for over 6 years with a modern showroom in Sanpada. Isuzu Motors India has been enhancing its sales and service operations across the country. JMD has been one of the key dealer partners for ISUZU in Maharashtra. Commenting on the occasion,  Capt. Shankar Srinivas, Vice President – Service &   Customer Relations, External Affairs & PR...